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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...
Rita Inocencia Lugo Artigas
Apr 23, 2024
In loving memory of Rita Inocencia Lugo Artigas, 74, of Richmond, Texas. Rita passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, the morning of April 23, 2024.She was born on December 28th, 1949 in Lagunillas, Venezuela to Francisco and Angelica Lugo. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. A beacon of joy and love,...
Michele Reeves Thomas
Apr 22, 2024
Michele Reeves Thomas, 77, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2024, in Houston.
Michele was an avid reader with a true passion for books and literacy. She frequented the downtown Houston public library weekly, creating cherished memories for her children as they were growing up. Known for her sharp wit, Michele loved to laugh and also...
Mary Kathryn Manley
Apr 11, 2024
Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Manley died April 11, 2024 in Houston, TX.
Kathy is survived by her children, Faith and Hope; father, Charles; and sisters, Charlene, Marlene, Vivian, Pamela, Valerie and Rebecca. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael “Mike” and mother, Clara.
Kathy was born to Charles and Clara. She married Mike and they adopted Faith and Hope. They raised...
Thomas Myers
Mar 28, 2024
Thomas L. Myers Jr. 8/18/85 – 3/28/24
Thomas Myers passed away March 28, 2024. Tommy was the only son of Rebecca L. Springer (Warnecke) of Seabrook, Tx. and the late Thomas L. Myers Sr.
He is survived by his sisters Tracy (James) Gibson of Seabrook, TX, Kimberly Myers of Alton, IL, and Cara (Austin) Roberts of Cove, TX. Also surviving are his...
ROBERT EDWARD GORRELL
Mar 24, 2024
ROBERT EDWARD GORRELL OBITUARY
Robert Edward “Bob” Gorrell, 84, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 22, 1939 in Wick, West Virginia.After graduating from Marrietta College in Ohio, Bob began his career at Mobay Chemical in New Martinsville, WV in 1957. He worked as a Principal Engineer supporting...
Linda Lee Udelhoven
Mar 19, 2024
Linda Udelhoven (nee Baumgartner) passed away at age 83 on March 19, 2024, in Houston, Texas following several weeks of illness. Along with her parents, her husband, Peter D. Udelhoven and her brother Philip Baumgartner pre-deceased her. Linda is survived by her three children - Tony Udelhoven, Peter S. Udelhoven and Natalie Eades; her four grandchildren - Nick Eades, Natasha...
Lesley J. Brennan
Mar 17, 2024
Lesley J. Brennan, 73, of Richmond, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2024, after battling cancer for almost 17 years. Lesley was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey in 1950 as the third child of Joseph and Evelyn Willis. She will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, aunt and lifelong friend to many and will be...
John Martin Lara
Mar 15, 2024
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake”.
John Martin Lara was born on September 13, 1960, in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the 8th of nine (9) siblings born to the blessed matrimony of...
Richard Lee Glass
Mar 14, 2024
Richard Lee Glass, 79, passed away while surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Thursday March 14, 2024. Richard was born April 30, 1944 in Zeeland, Michigan as the youngest of 15 children to Martin and Katherine Glass. He married his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Glass, on June 14, 1967. Serving in the the US Army ignited a...
Rosemary Frances King Oliver
Mar 11, 2024
Mrs. Rosemary K. Oliver of Houston, TX, 93, died on 03/11/24 at home in her sleep after a brief illness! Rosemary was born in Philadelphia, PA to Edward P. King and Frances Hankins. Rosemary grew up mainly in Charleston, WV, but when she graduated high school her family moved to Beaumont, Texas. While attending college she met her beloved husband Jack. They...
Gilberto "Beto" Mendoza
Mar 11, 2024
Gilberto “Beto” Mendoza Jr., 62, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving sisters. He was born July 6, 1961 in Beeville, Texas to Gilberto and Jovita Mendoza.
For many years, Beto owned and operated Big Mac Transportation in Channelview, Texas. He served many clients and friends in the Channelview and surrounding areas.
Beto is survived by his daughters:...
Gregory Thompson Smith
Mar 9, 2024
Gregory Thompson Smith, 56, passed away March 9, 2024 at home peacefully with his wife and son by his side. Greg was born May 17, 1967 in Houston, Texas to Tommy and Carol Smith. Greg was a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School. After graduation, he attended University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin. It didn't take him long to realize...
Cynthia Acosta
Mar 6, 2024
Cynthia Acosta, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home with her family.Cynthia or “Cindy” was born November 10, 1955 to Marcelina S. and Primo S. Acosta at St. Joseph’shospital in Houston, Texas. She lived in Houston her entire life, primarily in the Oak Forest neighborhood.Cindy attended S.P. Waltrip High School and graduated in 1974. Her professional...
Sylvia Wright Wilson
Mar 1, 2024
Sylvia Wright Wilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, joined two sons Kevin and Scott in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, on Friday, March 1, 2024, after an extensive battle with heart disease recently complicated with her struggles with Peritoneal Carcinoma.
Born to Willie Jerald and Hazel Wright May 20, 1941, in Orange, Texas. At an early age,...
Sarah Diana Wattles
Feb 29, 2024
Sarah Wattles, born September 30th 1990 and changed her clothes February 29th 2024 entering paradise as the bride of Christ. Born into the embrace of love and warmth on a memorable day at home, Sarah was welcomed into this world by praise and worship and all her family. Her arrival as the caboose (of 5 siblings) brought immeasurable joy and a sense of completeness...
Judy Darlene Keller
Feb 29, 2024
February 29, 2024, Judy Darlene (Capps) Keller, aged 72, gently left this world, her spirit free to dance among the stars. Born on June 9, 1951, in Baytown, Judy's life was filled with country music, laughter that could light up a room, and a love so big it touched everyone around her. Following an accident that significantly altered her journey,...
Nolan Wayne Glover
Feb 25, 2024
Nolan Wayne Glover, born January 18, 1952 in Humble, TX passed at home February 25, 2024 in Crosby, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Joe and Neelaine Glover, 2 infant twin brothers and sister, Nelda West. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane "Mickey" Glover, daughter Billie Jean Jones and husband Matthew,...
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...
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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...
Rita Inocencia Lugo Artigas
Apr 23, 2024
In loving memory of Rita Inocencia Lugo Artigas, 74, of Richmond, Texas. Rita passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, the morning of April 23, 2024.She was born on December 28th, 1949 in Lagunillas, Venezuela to Francisco and Angelica Lugo. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. A beacon of joy and love,...
Michele Reeves Thomas
Apr 22, 2024
Michele Reeves Thomas, 77, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2024, in Houston.
Michele was an avid reader with a true passion for books and literacy. She frequented the downtown Houston public library weekly, creating cherished memories for her children as they were growing up. Known for her sharp wit, Michele loved to laugh and also...
Mary Kathryn Manley
Apr 11, 2024
Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Manley died April 11, 2024 in Houston, TX.
Kathy is survived by her children, Faith and Hope; father, Charles; and sisters, Charlene, Marlene, Vivian, Pamela, Valerie and Rebecca. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael “Mike” and mother, Clara.
Kathy was born to Charles and Clara. She married Mike and they adopted Faith and Hope. They raised...
Thomas Myers
Mar 28, 2024
Thomas L. Myers Jr. 8/18/85 – 3/28/24
Thomas Myers passed away March 28, 2024. Tommy was the only son of Rebecca L. Springer (Warnecke) of Seabrook, Tx. and the late Thomas L. Myers Sr.
He is survived by his sisters Tracy (James) Gibson of Seabrook, TX, Kimberly Myers of Alton, IL, and Cara (Austin) Roberts of Cove, TX. Also surviving are his...
ROBERT EDWARD GORRELL
Mar 24, 2024
ROBERT EDWARD GORRELL OBITUARY
Robert Edward “Bob” Gorrell, 84, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 22, 1939 in Wick, West Virginia.After graduating from Marrietta College in Ohio, Bob began his career at Mobay Chemical in New Martinsville, WV in 1957. He worked as a Principal Engineer supporting...
Linda Lee Udelhoven
Mar 19, 2024
Linda Udelhoven (nee Baumgartner) passed away at age 83 on March 19, 2024, in Houston, Texas following several weeks of illness. Along with her parents, her husband, Peter D. Udelhoven and her brother Philip Baumgartner pre-deceased her. Linda is survived by her three children - Tony Udelhoven, Peter S. Udelhoven and Natalie Eades; her four grandchildren - Nick Eades, Natasha...
Lesley J. Brennan
Mar 17, 2024
Lesley J. Brennan, 73, of Richmond, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2024, after battling cancer for almost 17 years. Lesley was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey in 1950 as the third child of Joseph and Evelyn Willis. She will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, aunt and lifelong friend to many and will be...
John Martin Lara
Mar 15, 2024
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake”.
John Martin Lara was born on September 13, 1960, in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the 8th of nine (9) siblings born to the blessed matrimony of...
Richard Lee Glass
Mar 14, 2024
Richard Lee Glass, 79, passed away while surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Thursday March 14, 2024. Richard was born April 30, 1944 in Zeeland, Michigan as the youngest of 15 children to Martin and Katherine Glass. He married his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Glass, on June 14, 1967. Serving in the the US Army ignited a...
Rosemary Frances King Oliver
Mar 11, 2024
Mrs. Rosemary K. Oliver of Houston, TX, 93, died on 03/11/24 at home in her sleep after a brief illness! Rosemary was born in Philadelphia, PA to Edward P. King and Frances Hankins. Rosemary grew up mainly in Charleston, WV, but when she graduated high school her family moved to Beaumont, Texas. While attending college she met her beloved husband Jack. They...
Gilberto "Beto" Mendoza
Mar 11, 2024
Gilberto “Beto” Mendoza Jr., 62, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving sisters. He was born July 6, 1961 in Beeville, Texas to Gilberto and Jovita Mendoza.
For many years, Beto owned and operated Big Mac Transportation in Channelview, Texas. He served many clients and friends in the Channelview and surrounding areas.
Beto is survived by his daughters:...
Gregory Thompson Smith
Mar 9, 2024
Gregory Thompson Smith, 56, passed away March 9, 2024 at home peacefully with his wife and son by his side. Greg was born May 17, 1967 in Houston, Texas to Tommy and Carol Smith. Greg was a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School. After graduation, he attended University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin. It didn't take him long to realize...
Cynthia Acosta
Mar 6, 2024
Cynthia Acosta, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home with her family.Cynthia or “Cindy” was born November 10, 1955 to Marcelina S. and Primo S. Acosta at St. Joseph’shospital in Houston, Texas. She lived in Houston her entire life, primarily in the Oak Forest neighborhood.Cindy attended S.P. Waltrip High School and graduated in 1974. Her professional...
Sylvia Wright Wilson
Mar 1, 2024
Sylvia Wright Wilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, joined two sons Kevin and Scott in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, on Friday, March 1, 2024, after an extensive battle with heart disease recently complicated with her struggles with Peritoneal Carcinoma.
Born to Willie Jerald and Hazel Wright May 20, 1941, in Orange, Texas. At an early age,...
Sarah Diana Wattles
Feb 29, 2024
Sarah Wattles, born September 30th 1990 and changed her clothes February 29th 2024 entering paradise as the bride of Christ. Born into the embrace of love and warmth on a memorable day at home, Sarah was welcomed into this world by praise and worship and all her family. Her arrival as the caboose (of 5 siblings) brought immeasurable joy and a sense of completeness...
Judy Darlene Keller
Feb 29, 2024
February 29, 2024, Judy Darlene (Capps) Keller, aged 72, gently left this world, her spirit free to dance among the stars. Born on June 9, 1951, in Baytown, Judy's life was filled with country music, laughter that could light up a room, and a love so big it touched everyone around her. Following an accident that significantly altered her journey,...
Nolan Wayne Glover
Feb 25, 2024
Nolan Wayne Glover, born January 18, 1952 in Humble, TX passed at home February 25, 2024 in Crosby, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Joe and Neelaine Glover, 2 infant twin brothers and sister, Nelda West. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane "Mickey" Glover, daughter Billie Jean Jones and husband Matthew,...
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...
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