OBITUARIES
Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn
Feb 23, 2024
Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn, 87, passed peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Carolyn was born in Stephenville, Texas to Emma Carter and Claude B. Tate. She grew up in Texas with her sister, Frances Tate LeBleu and brother, Dr. Claude B. Tate, Jr. Carolyn graduated from Huntsville High School and then with a degree in Education from...
Madeline Carol Rodgers
Feb 20, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Madeline Carol Rodgers, a courageous fighter who battled stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with unwavering strength and resilience. Born on May 16, 1964, Madeline's valiant journey came to a peaceful end on February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Throughout her battle with cancer, Madeline...
Gail Ruff Sermons
Feb 20, 2024
Gail Ruff Sermons , age 88, passed away peacefully in Katy, TX on February 20,2024.She was born on September 9,1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Leslie and Myrtle Jones Ruff. Gail graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport,LA. She attended Centenary College and Louisiana Tech. While at Louisiana Tech, Gail met the love of her life, Lewis Sermons. They were...
Mary Joan Baker Troegel
Feb 12, 2024
Mary Joan Baker Troegel, age 93, passed away on February 12, 2024 at home in Houston, Tx with her family in attendance. Known to all as Joan, she was born on February 21, 1930 in Winkler, Tx to Glenn Courtney and Berta Mae Ferguson Baker. She graduated as valedictorian from Streetman High School in 1947. She received a Bachelor of...
Wanda LeBlanc Allen
Feb 10, 2024
Wanda LeBlanc Allen died peacefully at home with her family on February 10, 2024, having lived a long, full, and giving life. She was born to Otis Franklin and Alma McRight LeBlanc on August 4, 1927, and grew up in Oberlin, Louisiana, graduating valedictorian from Oberlin High. Her mother was a pillar of the Oberlin Baptist Church, and Wanda played...
Sandra Sue Robinson
Feb 9, 2024
Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Sandra Sue Robinson. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.
Sandra Sue Robinson, 69, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born September 19, 1954 in Azle, Texas....
George Orlando Puig
Feb 6, 2024
George Orlando Puig, 81, of Houston, Texas, died February 6, 2024; cancer was his kryptonite.
He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, September 18, 1942. George attended Spring Branch High School where he met Sharon Eaton while on a double date - they were on the same double date but not with each other! Their first date was the junior hayride...
Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr., known affectionately as Al, passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 91 in Houston, Texas. Born December 21,1932 in Clifton, New Jersey to Alfred A Moissinac Sr. and Ida Choban.
Joined the Navy during the Korean War in the Construction Battalion known as Seabees where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. Al enjoyed his work as a...
Karen Eileen Nielsen
Jan 30, 2024
KAREN E. NIELSEN, 4/07/1941-1/30/2024
Dr. Karen Nielsen, a distinguished Clinical Psychologist and Expert Witness for the SSA, passed away on January 30, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on April 7, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, her life was a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering devotion to others. Still working in her field at the age of 82, Dr. Nielsen earned...
David Kovacs
Jan 25, 2024
David T. Kovacs, age 59, passed away on January 25, 2024, after a sudden illness. Dave was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to his father David Paul Kovacs and his mother Barbara Ann Weeter. He grew up in Warren, Ohio with his sister Coreen Kovacs and graduated from Howland High School. Afterward he moved to Houston, Texas and relocated to Sugar...
Sharon Ladd
Jan 23, 2024
Sharon (George) Ladd of Houston,TX On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Sharon passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Sharon was born June 7th, 1956 to Bill and Martha George in San Francisco, CA. The family eventually settled in Houston where she graduated from Spring Woods High School in 1974 . Afterwards, she attended Stephen F. Austin University to study...
Edward Norman Langenfeld
Jan 22, 2024
Edward N Langenfeld a proud Veteran of the Navy passed away at the age 79. Edward enjoyed making everyone smile, he was a man with many jokes, his passion in life was playing golf, Edward will be greatly missed .The family will be honoring Edward privately.
Juan Marquez
Jan 20, 2024
Juan Marquez passed away on January 20th, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Juan was the son of Manuela Velazquez and Juan Marquez, born on February 5th, 1957. He grew up in a loving home in El Paso, Texas. He met his...
Kent Eston Harrington
Jan 19, 2024
Kent Eston Harrington, 44, passed away on January 19, 2024 at his home in Tomball, TX surrounded by family following his battle with Colorectal Cancer. Kent was born on April 17, 1979 to Eston and Susie Harrington. Kent leaves behind his wife, Natacha, and 3 daughters, Madison Alexis and Isabella (19 old twins) and Alyssa (16) as well as his...
Floyd L.L. Tate
Jan 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of our beloved
Floyd L.L. Tate
Floyd departed from this world on January 17, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Arrangements provided by Integrity Funeral Care
February 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
3915 Dacoma St E, Houston, TX 77092
care@IntegrityFuneral.com
Margot Anne Newton
Jan 14, 2024
Margot Anne Newton, aged 74, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2024. Born on November 11, 1949, in Montclair, NJ, Margot's life was as colorful and diverse as the many cats and birds she cherished.
She spent her formative years in Bellaire, TX, attending Bellaire High School, and later pursued higher education at the University of St. Thomas. Her professional life...
Douglas Scott Reed
Jan 13, 2024
Douglas Scott Reed, aged 56, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2024 at his home in The Woodlands, TX. Born on March 13, 1967 in Oak Park, IL, he was a graduate of Fenwick High School and Northwestern University.Doug's three children were very important to him, although he often struggled in showing them his love. His children are Aubrey Molina,...
Lindsay Grace Gorski
Jan 10, 2024
On January 10, 2024 Lindsay Grace Gorski passed away unexpectedly and joined her beloved mom and other loved ones in the sublime afterlife.
She was the first born to Michael Patrick Gorski and Leah Anne Padgett Gorski on May 13, 2000 in Hershey,Pennsylvania. Two years later she lovingly welcomed her brother who the moment she saw him called him Bubba...
Mohammad Ali Samii
Jan 9, 2024
Mohammad Ali Samii passed away on January 9, 2024, in Houston, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 91 years old.
Ali was born on November 19, 1932, in Rasht, the province bordering the Caspian Sea in the Northern part of Iran. He was the youngest son of Zahra Mojdehie and Mehdi Ebtehaj Samii whose lineage dates...
Jennifer Johnson Chance
Jan 7, 2024
Jennifer "Terri" Johnson Chance 71, of Glidden, Texas passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Jennifer was born on Sunday, November 30, 1952, to Francis Marie and Albert R. Johnson in Birmingham Alabama.
Jennifer's life was filled with love and family. Her most cherished memories were of the holidays where everyone would gather at her home....
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Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn
Feb 23, 2024
Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn, 87, passed peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Carolyn was born in Stephenville, Texas to Emma Carter and Claude B. Tate. She grew up in Texas with her sister, Frances Tate LeBleu and brother, Dr. Claude B. Tate, Jr. Carolyn graduated from Huntsville High School and then with a degree in Education from...
Madeline Carol Rodgers
Feb 20, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Madeline Carol Rodgers, a courageous fighter who battled stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with unwavering strength and resilience. Born on May 16, 1964, Madeline's valiant journey came to a peaceful end on February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Throughout her battle with cancer, Madeline...
Gail Ruff Sermons
Feb 20, 2024
Gail Ruff Sermons , age 88, passed away peacefully in Katy, TX on February 20,2024.She was born on September 9,1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Leslie and Myrtle Jones Ruff. Gail graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport,LA. She attended Centenary College and Louisiana Tech. While at Louisiana Tech, Gail met the love of her life, Lewis Sermons. They were...
Mary Joan Baker Troegel
Feb 12, 2024
Mary Joan Baker Troegel, age 93, passed away on February 12, 2024 at home in Houston, Tx with her family in attendance. Known to all as Joan, she was born on February 21, 1930 in Winkler, Tx to Glenn Courtney and Berta Mae Ferguson Baker. She graduated as valedictorian from Streetman High School in 1947. She received a Bachelor of...
Wanda LeBlanc Allen
Feb 10, 2024
Wanda LeBlanc Allen died peacefully at home with her family on February 10, 2024, having lived a long, full, and giving life. She was born to Otis Franklin and Alma McRight LeBlanc on August 4, 1927, and grew up in Oberlin, Louisiana, graduating valedictorian from Oberlin High. Her mother was a pillar of the Oberlin Baptist Church, and Wanda played...
Sandra Sue Robinson
Feb 9, 2024
Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Sandra Sue Robinson. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.
Sandra Sue Robinson, 69, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born September 19, 1954 in Azle, Texas....
George Orlando Puig
Feb 6, 2024
George Orlando Puig, 81, of Houston, Texas, died February 6, 2024; cancer was his kryptonite.
He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, September 18, 1942. George attended Spring Branch High School where he met Sharon Eaton while on a double date - they were on the same double date but not with each other! Their first date was the junior hayride...
Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr., known affectionately as Al, passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 91 in Houston, Texas. Born December 21,1932 in Clifton, New Jersey to Alfred A Moissinac Sr. and Ida Choban.
Joined the Navy during the Korean War in the Construction Battalion known as Seabees where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. Al enjoyed his work as a...
Karen Eileen Nielsen
Jan 30, 2024
KAREN E. NIELSEN, 4/07/1941-1/30/2024
Dr. Karen Nielsen, a distinguished Clinical Psychologist and Expert Witness for the SSA, passed away on January 30, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on April 7, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, her life was a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering devotion to others. Still working in her field at the age of 82, Dr. Nielsen earned...
David Kovacs
Jan 25, 2024
David T. Kovacs, age 59, passed away on January 25, 2024, after a sudden illness. Dave was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to his father David Paul Kovacs and his mother Barbara Ann Weeter. He grew up in Warren, Ohio with his sister Coreen Kovacs and graduated from Howland High School. Afterward he moved to Houston, Texas and relocated to Sugar...
Sharon Ladd
Jan 23, 2024
Sharon (George) Ladd of Houston,TX On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Sharon passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Sharon was born June 7th, 1956 to Bill and Martha George in San Francisco, CA. The family eventually settled in Houston where she graduated from Spring Woods High School in 1974 . Afterwards, she attended Stephen F. Austin University to study...
Edward Norman Langenfeld
Jan 22, 2024
Edward N Langenfeld a proud Veteran of the Navy passed away at the age 79. Edward enjoyed making everyone smile, he was a man with many jokes, his passion in life was playing golf, Edward will be greatly missed .The family will be honoring Edward privately.
Juan Marquez
Jan 20, 2024
Juan Marquez passed away on January 20th, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Juan was the son of Manuela Velazquez and Juan Marquez, born on February 5th, 1957. He grew up in a loving home in El Paso, Texas. He met his...
Kent Eston Harrington
Jan 19, 2024
Kent Eston Harrington, 44, passed away on January 19, 2024 at his home in Tomball, TX surrounded by family following his battle with Colorectal Cancer. Kent was born on April 17, 1979 to Eston and Susie Harrington. Kent leaves behind his wife, Natacha, and 3 daughters, Madison Alexis and Isabella (19 old twins) and Alyssa (16) as well as his...
Floyd L.L. Tate
Jan 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of our beloved
Floyd L.L. Tate
Floyd departed from this world on January 17, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Arrangements provided by Integrity Funeral Care
February 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
3915 Dacoma St E, Houston, TX 77092
care@IntegrityFuneral.com
Margot Anne Newton
Jan 14, 2024
Margot Anne Newton, aged 74, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2024. Born on November 11, 1949, in Montclair, NJ, Margot's life was as colorful and diverse as the many cats and birds she cherished.
She spent her formative years in Bellaire, TX, attending Bellaire High School, and later pursued higher education at the University of St. Thomas. Her professional life...
Douglas Scott Reed
Jan 13, 2024
Douglas Scott Reed, aged 56, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2024 at his home in The Woodlands, TX. Born on March 13, 1967 in Oak Park, IL, he was a graduate of Fenwick High School and Northwestern University.Doug's three children were very important to him, although he often struggled in showing them his love. His children are Aubrey Molina,...
Lindsay Grace Gorski
Jan 10, 2024
On January 10, 2024 Lindsay Grace Gorski passed away unexpectedly and joined her beloved mom and other loved ones in the sublime afterlife.
She was the first born to Michael Patrick Gorski and Leah Anne Padgett Gorski on May 13, 2000 in Hershey,Pennsylvania. Two years later she lovingly welcomed her brother who the moment she saw him called him Bubba...
Mohammad Ali Samii
Jan 9, 2024
Mohammad Ali Samii passed away on January 9, 2024, in Houston, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 91 years old.
Ali was born on November 19, 1932, in Rasht, the province bordering the Caspian Sea in the Northern part of Iran. He was the youngest son of Zahra Mojdehie and Mehdi Ebtehaj Samii whose lineage dates...
Jennifer Johnson Chance
Jan 7, 2024
Jennifer "Terri" Johnson Chance 71, of Glidden, Texas passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Jennifer was born on Sunday, November 30, 1952, to Francis Marie and Albert R. Johnson in Birmingham Alabama.
Jennifer's life was filled with love and family. Her most cherished memories were of the holidays where everyone would gather at her home....
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