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John A. Lanius
Jun 24, 2024
John A. Lanius “Gunny” Retired United States Marine of Spring Texas, peacefully passed away at his home early morning of June 24, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage, Stephanie Lanius & his extended family Freddy & Jennifer Estrada. He was born to his parents John A. Lanius Sr. & Lucy Mae Price in...
Thomas Edward Killen
Jun 20, 2024
Thomas Edward Killen, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on June 20, 2024. Son of James Lee Killen, Sr. and Beulah Faye Parish, Tom was born on July 28, 1937 in Houston, Texas. Wherever he went, Tom was well-known for his personality, quick wit, and great sense of humor. Tom graduated from Stephen F. Austin Senior High in...
Jason W. Lewis
Jun 19, 2024
Jason W. Lewis, 45, of Tomball, TX, peacefully passed to heaven, early the morning of Wednesday, June 19,2024, at the Heart to Heart Hospice House, after a difficult battle with cancer. He left with his loving wife, Amanda, at his side, holding hands and listening to worship music together. Jason is now victorious over cancer and pain.
Jason was born in...
Ang Sun Lee
Jun 16, 2024
Ang Sun Lee, also known as Shalynn or Sun Lee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 surrounded by all her loved ones, holding her and laughing with her until her last breath. Shalynn was born in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, got married to her husband, Eng lock for 49 years and have 2 most loving children, Justin and Jenna....
Jimmy Franklin Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Jimmy Franklin Jones passed away at his home in Manvel, Texas after a long lung illness and service related injuries in the Army. Jimmy was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Savannah Christian School and joined the Army in 1971. He was Baptist. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Helen R. Jones, Mother, Oralee Jones, and...
Denise Lopez
Jun 2, 2024
Denise Lopez
Loving known by her family as "Baby."
Denise was born on the 4th of February 1990 in Houston, TX, to father Juan Lopez and mother Sandra Lopez. Denise attended Klein independent school district : Epps Island Elementary, Klein Intermediate, and Klein Forest High School.
She was the second born daughter of four. In her early life, Denise was a girl scout...
Jeffrey Hoover
May 27, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Hoover, 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Jeffrey Hoover was born December 30,1947 to James and Dorothy Hoover in Houston. Jeff graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1965 and from Rice University in 1969 with a B.A. From there Jeff went on...
Patricia Louise Calder
May 17, 2024
Patricia Louise Calder, 71, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2024.
Patricia Louise Downs Calder was born on June 18, 1952 in Trona, San Bernardino County, California. She was the third child of Samuel Francis Downs and Louise Oral Hunter. She was married to Jay Ronald Calder for 41 years.
Patricia...
Marigilda Rodriguez
May 16, 2024
Marigilda Rodriguez, 85 passed away on May 16, 2024, unexpectedly. She was born in Donna Texas, in her adult years moved to Houston and retired from Cy-Fair ISD. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her amazing cooking, and her crazy sense of humor. Proceeded in my death by her parents Espetecion & Roberto Rodriguez, 3 sisters,...
Nicholas Ferrantino
May 14, 2024
Nicholas Ferrantino (November 16, 1944 - May 14, 2024)A wonderful friend who had a unique sense of humor, a deep appreciation for education, and a love for his pets. Nicholas Ferrantino, 79 years old, of Brooklyn, New York, died in Houston, Texas, on May 14, 2024.Nick was born in Brooklyn to Philamena Rossi and Alfonso Ferrantino. He grew up in New...
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez
May 13, 2024
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez, born on May 5th, 1951, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2024, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Her life, filled with selfless love and unwavering dedication, leaves behind a legacy of compassion and strength that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
Piedad was the epitome of...
Dennis L. Greer
May 12, 2024
Dennis Lynn Greer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, after a nearly four year battle with cancer. He was born in Pomona, CA, March 9, 1945 to Masel and Gwendolyn Greer and grew up in southern Illinois where he graduated from Eldorado High School in 1963. Dennis graduated in January, 1968 from University of Missouri at...
Rhonda Henderson
May 11, 2024
Rhonda Jean Henderson of Houston, TX passed away May 11, 2024, at the age of 50. Rhonda was born on July 30, 1973, in San Marcos, TX to Doris Ann Crumley Montague and Rueben (Kensey) Clint Henderson, Jr.
Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents, her younger brother Jason Cummings, a very special aunt, Kathy Hosch, her grandparents David and...
Paul Brummett
May 10, 2024
Paul was born on August 10, 1939, in Jackson Mississippi and peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2024 in Houston Texas. He is survived by Cheryl, his beloved wife of 32 years, his sons, Mike (Brenda) and Steve (Abbie), grand children Adam Brummett (Ruth), Bayley Groce (Nathan), Emily Oliver (Corey), and Laura Brummett and great-grandchildren, Lauren...
Keith Harold Lehtinen
May 9, 2024
Keith Harold Lehtinen, 70, passed away surrounded by family on May 9, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1953 to Harold and Shirley Lehtinen. He graduated from Hudson High School in Hudson, Ohio in 1971. He received a BBA (1975) and MBA (1976) in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He was a member of the Delta...
Jerry Tejada
May 3, 2024
Jerry Tejada, 62, passed away on May 3rd 2024 at his home in Houston, Texas. He was the husband of Robyn Spano. They shared 27 beautiful years of marriage together. Welcoming their daughter Alexis in March of 2001. Born in Beaumont, Texas he was the son of Rudolph and Hope. He was the youngest of...
Gilmarie Crowley
May 2, 2024
Gilmarie Crowley, age 47 passed peacefully on Thursday evening, May 2, 2024, after a long battle with Liver Cancer. She left while in the arms of her beloved husband with her devoted sister at her side. Her children were called in for a goodnight kiss just prior.
She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and ultimately went to work for...
Reginald Dewayne Evans
May 2, 2024
Reginald Dewayne Evans, age 64 of Houston, Texas passed away May 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernice Hill, Aubrey Hill, Lee Hermon Simmons and Velma Hailey and his brothers, Charles Evans, Ray Evans and Clarence Evans. He is survived by his parents, Dorothy and Clark Evans, brother, Richard Evans, wife, Glendine Evans, sister, Darsha Kendrick,...
John M. Touponse Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
John M. Touponse Jr., beloved son of John and Amelia Touponse, brother to Theresa, significant other to Linda, cousin, stepfather, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on June 30, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Johnny lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family.Johnny's kindness, generosity, and sense of...
Irma Tristan
Apr 24, 2024
Irma Tristan, 95 of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Michael Tristan as well as her son, Mark Tristan. Irma is survived by her children Andrew Tristan, Marina Tristan, Lisa Yoram and her grandchildren Alyssa Barrineau, Reece Barrineau, Shira Yoram and Micah Yoram. The family and close friends...
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John A. Lanius
Jun 24, 2024
John A. Lanius “Gunny” Retired United States Marine of Spring Texas, peacefully passed away at his home early morning of June 24, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage, Stephanie Lanius & his extended family Freddy & Jennifer Estrada. He was born to his parents John A. Lanius Sr. & Lucy Mae Price in...
Thomas Edward Killen
Jun 20, 2024
Thomas Edward Killen, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on June 20, 2024. Son of James Lee Killen, Sr. and Beulah Faye Parish, Tom was born on July 28, 1937 in Houston, Texas. Wherever he went, Tom was well-known for his personality, quick wit, and great sense of humor. Tom graduated from Stephen F. Austin Senior High in...
Jason W. Lewis
Jun 19, 2024
Jason W. Lewis, 45, of Tomball, TX, peacefully passed to heaven, early the morning of Wednesday, June 19,2024, at the Heart to Heart Hospice House, after a difficult battle with cancer. He left with his loving wife, Amanda, at his side, holding hands and listening to worship music together. Jason is now victorious over cancer and pain.
Jason was born in...
Ang Sun Lee
Jun 16, 2024
Ang Sun Lee, also known as Shalynn or Sun Lee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 surrounded by all her loved ones, holding her and laughing with her until her last breath. Shalynn was born in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, got married to her husband, Eng lock for 49 years and have 2 most loving children, Justin and Jenna....
Jimmy Franklin Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Jimmy Franklin Jones passed away at his home in Manvel, Texas after a long lung illness and service related injuries in the Army. Jimmy was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Savannah Christian School and joined the Army in 1971. He was Baptist. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Helen R. Jones, Mother, Oralee Jones, and...
Denise Lopez
Jun 2, 2024
Denise Lopez
Loving known by her family as "Baby."
Denise was born on the 4th of February 1990 in Houston, TX, to father Juan Lopez and mother Sandra Lopez. Denise attended Klein independent school district : Epps Island Elementary, Klein Intermediate, and Klein Forest High School.
She was the second born daughter of four. In her early life, Denise was a girl scout...
Jeffrey Hoover
May 27, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Hoover, 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Jeffrey Hoover was born December 30,1947 to James and Dorothy Hoover in Houston. Jeff graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1965 and from Rice University in 1969 with a B.A. From there Jeff went on...
Patricia Louise Calder
May 17, 2024
Patricia Louise Calder, 71, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2024.
Patricia Louise Downs Calder was born on June 18, 1952 in Trona, San Bernardino County, California. She was the third child of Samuel Francis Downs and Louise Oral Hunter. She was married to Jay Ronald Calder for 41 years.
Patricia...
Marigilda Rodriguez
May 16, 2024
Marigilda Rodriguez, 85 passed away on May 16, 2024, unexpectedly. She was born in Donna Texas, in her adult years moved to Houston and retired from Cy-Fair ISD. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her amazing cooking, and her crazy sense of humor. Proceeded in my death by her parents Espetecion & Roberto Rodriguez, 3 sisters,...
Nicholas Ferrantino
May 14, 2024
Nicholas Ferrantino (November 16, 1944 - May 14, 2024)A wonderful friend who had a unique sense of humor, a deep appreciation for education, and a love for his pets. Nicholas Ferrantino, 79 years old, of Brooklyn, New York, died in Houston, Texas, on May 14, 2024.Nick was born in Brooklyn to Philamena Rossi and Alfonso Ferrantino. He grew up in New...
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez
May 13, 2024
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez, born on May 5th, 1951, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2024, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Her life, filled with selfless love and unwavering dedication, leaves behind a legacy of compassion and strength that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
Piedad was the epitome of...
Dennis L. Greer
May 12, 2024
Dennis Lynn Greer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, after a nearly four year battle with cancer. He was born in Pomona, CA, March 9, 1945 to Masel and Gwendolyn Greer and grew up in southern Illinois where he graduated from Eldorado High School in 1963. Dennis graduated in January, 1968 from University of Missouri at...
Rhonda Henderson
May 11, 2024
Rhonda Jean Henderson of Houston, TX passed away May 11, 2024, at the age of 50. Rhonda was born on July 30, 1973, in San Marcos, TX to Doris Ann Crumley Montague and Rueben (Kensey) Clint Henderson, Jr.
Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents, her younger brother Jason Cummings, a very special aunt, Kathy Hosch, her grandparents David and...
Paul Brummett
May 10, 2024
Paul was born on August 10, 1939, in Jackson Mississippi and peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2024 in Houston Texas. He is survived by Cheryl, his beloved wife of 32 years, his sons, Mike (Brenda) and Steve (Abbie), grand children Adam Brummett (Ruth), Bayley Groce (Nathan), Emily Oliver (Corey), and Laura Brummett and great-grandchildren, Lauren...
Keith Harold Lehtinen
May 9, 2024
Keith Harold Lehtinen, 70, passed away surrounded by family on May 9, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1953 to Harold and Shirley Lehtinen. He graduated from Hudson High School in Hudson, Ohio in 1971. He received a BBA (1975) and MBA (1976) in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He was a member of the Delta...
Jerry Tejada
May 3, 2024
Jerry Tejada, 62, passed away on May 3rd 2024 at his home in Houston, Texas. He was the husband of Robyn Spano. They shared 27 beautiful years of marriage together. Welcoming their daughter Alexis in March of 2001. Born in Beaumont, Texas he was the son of Rudolph and Hope. He was the youngest of...
Gilmarie Crowley
May 2, 2024
Gilmarie Crowley, age 47 passed peacefully on Thursday evening, May 2, 2024, after a long battle with Liver Cancer. She left while in the arms of her beloved husband with her devoted sister at her side. Her children were called in for a goodnight kiss just prior.
She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and ultimately went to work for...
Reginald Dewayne Evans
May 2, 2024
Reginald Dewayne Evans, age 64 of Houston, Texas passed away May 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernice Hill, Aubrey Hill, Lee Hermon Simmons and Velma Hailey and his brothers, Charles Evans, Ray Evans and Clarence Evans. He is survived by his parents, Dorothy and Clark Evans, brother, Richard Evans, wife, Glendine Evans, sister, Darsha Kendrick,...
John M. Touponse Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
John M. Touponse Jr., beloved son of John and Amelia Touponse, brother to Theresa, significant other to Linda, cousin, stepfather, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on June 30, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Johnny lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family.Johnny's kindness, generosity, and sense of...
Irma Tristan
Apr 24, 2024
Irma Tristan, 95 of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Michael Tristan as well as her son, Mark Tristan. Irma is survived by her children Andrew Tristan, Marina Tristan, Lisa Yoram and her grandchildren Alyssa Barrineau, Reece Barrineau, Shira Yoram and Micah Yoram. The family and close friends...
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