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Dennis Lee Williams
Sep 12, 2023
DENNIS LEE WILLIAMS WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 5, 1955, AND DIED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. DENNIS WAS BORN IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND RAISED IN HOUSTON & SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS DAVIS BALLARD WILLIAMS AND GLORIA JUANITA MILLS, HIS BROTHER DAVIS WILLIAMS AND SISTER SANDRA HARMAN. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SPOUSE DENISE WOODS, HIS CHILDREN, DAUGHTERS RITA...
Paul Raul Farias Lopez
Sep 11, 2023
Paul Raul Farias Lopez a husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend
Paul passed away on Sept 11, 2023 at the age of 42
Paul was born to Maria Lopez and Julio Farias on March 23rd 1981 in Callo, Peru. He migrated to Houston at the age of 18.
Paul is survived by his wife Heidy Lopez and their...
Michael Ray Velasquez
Sep 8, 2023
Michael (Mike) Ray Velasquez passed away on September 8, 2023. Mike was born to parents, Carmen & Mike Velasquez, Sr. on September 12, 1948 in Houston, Texas. Mike’s surviving siblings: Dianne Moran; Dennis James Velasquez (Connie); Margaret Velasquez; Elizabeth Valles (Russell); Melissa Zahn (Sid); Abby Latham (Jim); Eva Smith (Geoff); 17 nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews and extended family “son”...
Valerie Ann Webster
Sep 5, 2023
Valerie Ann Webster, 62, of Chicago IL, entered into God’s Kingdom on September 5, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Valerie Steward was born March 7, 1961 to Cleaster Chambers in Chicago, IL, and she was the middle of six children. She grew up on the Southside of Chicago, and graduated from Lindblom Highschool in 1979. After High school,...
David Alan Wyborny
Sep 4, 2023
David Alan Wyborny was called home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2023, in Houston Texas. David is the son of Leigh and Karen (Williams) Wyborny, and was born on November 25, 1962, in Iowa City, IA. He attended Kindergarten in Coralville. IA. The first Semester of 1st grade in Iowa City, IA and the 2nd Semester...
Cassandra Pegues
Aug 31, 2023
Cassandra Pegues answered the heavenly role call on August 31, 2023. She was born November 14, 1971 to the loving arms of the late Rev. Jimmy L. Washington and Jetty P. Washington. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Upper Prairie Creek church in Woodland, MS...
Maria Amparo Arroyave
Aug 23, 2023
Amparo Arroyave “Tata”
Agosto, 23, 2023
En un “Bello puerto de mar Buenaventura, donde se aspira siempre la brisa pura”, naces un Lunes, Febrero 25 de 1952.
El día Miércoles, 23 de Agosto a la 1:30am se une al alma de su amado hermano gemelo Victor Arroyave fallecido 47 años atrás.
“Con azuquita para los niños” como ella decía, dedicó...
Larry Simmons
Aug 17, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Larry Dean Simmons, age 71 on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Tx after a sudden onset of Liver Cancer. Larry was surrounded by his Wife and companion of 10 years, Irma Felczak and Son, Christopher Simmons during his last hours.
Larry was born in Houston, TX...
Jose Asuncion Martinez
Aug 16, 2023
Jose Asuncion Martinez, 72 años, nació el 18 de Diciembre 1950 en Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico y entró en descanso eterno el 16 de Agosto 2023 en Houston, Texas. Jose era hijo amado de los difuntos Olegario Martin Plasencia y Felipa Ortiz Lopez; padre de Christina, Isabel, Jose-Miguel y Leonardo; querido hermano de Jesus+, Aurora, Maria+, Valente+, María Guadalupe, Gaston, Carmen, Jose Guadalupe, Francisco Javier, María de la...
Nicholas Blaine Murray
Aug 4, 2023
Nicholas Blaine Murray was born February 15, 1949 in Call, Texas. He passed away on August 4, 2023 at the age of 74 in his daughter’s home in Cypress, Texas with family by his side. He was a long-time resident of Albany, Louisiana and was a construction foreman for decades working for underground utilities contractors throughout South Louisiana and Texas. ...
Truman Lawson Laminack, Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Truman Lawson Laminack Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. Truman went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023, at the age of 78 years 11 months and 4 days.
Truman was the oldest of 3 children and was always “Big Brother.” Truman was taught the value of hard work at a very young age...
Alyssa Anne Baumgartner
Aug 1, 2023
Alyssa (Alyee) Anne Baumgartner, (30) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, in Houston Texas Surrounded by her family and loved ones. Alyee was a native to Orrville Ohio and was born to Robert and Karen Baumgartner on January 26, 1993. She is survived by her parents as well as her Sister Lauren Baumgartner and her children Reese Patterson (9)...
William Franklin Gibson
Aug 1, 2023
William Franklin Gibson passed away on August 1, 2023.
William, known by his wife and friends as “Bill” was born on May 28, 1931 along with his twin sister, Edith Frances Lance Gibson, the 6th and 7th children of Mr. Robert Finley Gibson and Edith Eulalie Marshall Gibson in Corpus Christi, Texas.
“Bill” known as “Sonny” to his family was predeceased...
David Michael Hildebrand
Aug 1, 2023
A native Houstonian passed away at North Houston Transitional Care Assisted Living Facility after suffering multiple health issues. He is survived by his sister Cynthia L. Levine, nephew Chad E. Ferrell, cousin Donnie Hildebrand and dear friend Bill Southward. He graduated from the University of Houston as an Architect and Interior Designer. He achieved multiple Awards in these fields. He...
Sandy Brister
Jul 30, 2023
Sandra Payne was born December 20, 1935 at the Gorgas Hospital in Ancòn, Panama City, Panama, where her parents John D. Payne and Mabel Weigl were stationed. Her father was Executive Engineering Officer with the 13th AAF, “Jungle Air Force.” With the outbreak of war in 1941, Sandra moved with her paternal grandmother, Marion B. Payne to San Francisco. As the...
Charlene Bly Bailey
Jul 29, 2023
Charlene Bly Bailey was born Charlene Bly Page on April 19, 1950. She was born in Brandenton, Florida. Charlene peacefully passed away on July 29, 2023 at the age of 73 in Houston, Texas. Charlene was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Charlene is survived by her loving husband, Brian Bailey, and her son,...
Kay Berger
Jul 23, 2023
Kay Berger passed away on July 23, 2023 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 81. She was born February 13, 1942 to J.R. "Pete" and Agnes (Michalak) Crider. She lived in Marble Falls and Blanco for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Berger and her parents. She is survived by...
Phocion Samuel Park Jr
Jul 19, 2023
Phocion breathed his last on July 19 immediately after the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. He was married to Cheryl Seethaler for almost 40 years. He was a loving father to adopted sons: Louis and Phocion III (3 weeks apart in age), who he called "God's version of twins". Phocion was born on October 7, 1944 to Phocion S....
Hugh Victor Jones
Jul 18, 2023
On July 18, 2023, Hugh Victor (Vic) Jones Jr. passed away from complications with lung cancer and pneumonia. Hugh was eighty-one years old.
Hugh was born in Barberton, Ohio to parents, Hugh V. and Billye Jones, who later moved to Texas.
Hugh graduated from Thomas Jefferson HS in 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a star defensive guard on...
Lupe F. Herrera
Jul 15, 2023
Lupe F. Herrera, known as “Wally” or “Wallace” to those who knew and loved him, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Webster, TX. Wally was born to Dora Flores and Tito Ramírez (David Herrera adoptive father) on February 20, 1948 in his family home at 1411 Newton St. in Northside Houston.
Wally attended Looscan Elementary, Marshall Middle...
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Dennis Lee Williams
Sep 12, 2023
DENNIS LEE WILLIAMS WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 5, 1955, AND DIED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. DENNIS WAS BORN IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND RAISED IN HOUSTON & SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS DAVIS BALLARD WILLIAMS AND GLORIA JUANITA MILLS, HIS BROTHER DAVIS WILLIAMS AND SISTER SANDRA HARMAN. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SPOUSE DENISE WOODS, HIS CHILDREN, DAUGHTERS RITA...
Paul Raul Farias Lopez
Sep 11, 2023
Paul Raul Farias Lopez a husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend
Paul passed away on Sept 11, 2023 at the age of 42
Paul was born to Maria Lopez and Julio Farias on March 23rd 1981 in Callo, Peru. He migrated to Houston at the age of 18.
Paul is survived by his wife Heidy Lopez and their...
Michael Ray Velasquez
Sep 8, 2023
Michael (Mike) Ray Velasquez passed away on September 8, 2023. Mike was born to parents, Carmen & Mike Velasquez, Sr. on September 12, 1948 in Houston, Texas. Mike’s surviving siblings: Dianne Moran; Dennis James Velasquez (Connie); Margaret Velasquez; Elizabeth Valles (Russell); Melissa Zahn (Sid); Abby Latham (Jim); Eva Smith (Geoff); 17 nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews and extended family “son”...
Valerie Ann Webster
Sep 5, 2023
Valerie Ann Webster, 62, of Chicago IL, entered into God’s Kingdom on September 5, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Valerie Steward was born March 7, 1961 to Cleaster Chambers in Chicago, IL, and she was the middle of six children. She grew up on the Southside of Chicago, and graduated from Lindblom Highschool in 1979. After High school,...
David Alan Wyborny
Sep 4, 2023
David Alan Wyborny was called home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2023, in Houston Texas. David is the son of Leigh and Karen (Williams) Wyborny, and was born on November 25, 1962, in Iowa City, IA. He attended Kindergarten in Coralville. IA. The first Semester of 1st grade in Iowa City, IA and the 2nd Semester...
Cassandra Pegues
Aug 31, 2023
Cassandra Pegues answered the heavenly role call on August 31, 2023. She was born November 14, 1971 to the loving arms of the late Rev. Jimmy L. Washington and Jetty P. Washington. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Upper Prairie Creek church in Woodland, MS...
Maria Amparo Arroyave
Aug 23, 2023
Amparo Arroyave “Tata”
Agosto, 23, 2023
En un “Bello puerto de mar Buenaventura, donde se aspira siempre la brisa pura”, naces un Lunes, Febrero 25 de 1952.
El día Miércoles, 23 de Agosto a la 1:30am se une al alma de su amado hermano gemelo Victor Arroyave fallecido 47 años atrás.
“Con azuquita para los niños” como ella decía, dedicó...
Larry Simmons
Aug 17, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Larry Dean Simmons, age 71 on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Tx after a sudden onset of Liver Cancer. Larry was surrounded by his Wife and companion of 10 years, Irma Felczak and Son, Christopher Simmons during his last hours.
Larry was born in Houston, TX...
Jose Asuncion Martinez
Aug 16, 2023
Jose Asuncion Martinez, 72 años, nació el 18 de Diciembre 1950 en Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico y entró en descanso eterno el 16 de Agosto 2023 en Houston, Texas. Jose era hijo amado de los difuntos Olegario Martin Plasencia y Felipa Ortiz Lopez; padre de Christina, Isabel, Jose-Miguel y Leonardo; querido hermano de Jesus+, Aurora, Maria+, Valente+, María Guadalupe, Gaston, Carmen, Jose Guadalupe, Francisco Javier, María de la...
Nicholas Blaine Murray
Aug 4, 2023
Nicholas Blaine Murray was born February 15, 1949 in Call, Texas. He passed away on August 4, 2023 at the age of 74 in his daughter’s home in Cypress, Texas with family by his side. He was a long-time resident of Albany, Louisiana and was a construction foreman for decades working for underground utilities contractors throughout South Louisiana and Texas. ...
Truman Lawson Laminack, Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Truman Lawson Laminack Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. Truman went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023, at the age of 78 years 11 months and 4 days.
Truman was the oldest of 3 children and was always “Big Brother.” Truman was taught the value of hard work at a very young age...
Alyssa Anne Baumgartner
Aug 1, 2023
Alyssa (Alyee) Anne Baumgartner, (30) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, in Houston Texas Surrounded by her family and loved ones. Alyee was a native to Orrville Ohio and was born to Robert and Karen Baumgartner on January 26, 1993. She is survived by her parents as well as her Sister Lauren Baumgartner and her children Reese Patterson (9)...
William Franklin Gibson
Aug 1, 2023
William Franklin Gibson passed away on August 1, 2023.
William, known by his wife and friends as “Bill” was born on May 28, 1931 along with his twin sister, Edith Frances Lance Gibson, the 6th and 7th children of Mr. Robert Finley Gibson and Edith Eulalie Marshall Gibson in Corpus Christi, Texas.
“Bill” known as “Sonny” to his family was predeceased...
David Michael Hildebrand
Aug 1, 2023
A native Houstonian passed away at North Houston Transitional Care Assisted Living Facility after suffering multiple health issues. He is survived by his sister Cynthia L. Levine, nephew Chad E. Ferrell, cousin Donnie Hildebrand and dear friend Bill Southward. He graduated from the University of Houston as an Architect and Interior Designer. He achieved multiple Awards in these fields. He...
Sandy Brister
Jul 30, 2023
Sandra Payne was born December 20, 1935 at the Gorgas Hospital in Ancòn, Panama City, Panama, where her parents John D. Payne and Mabel Weigl were stationed. Her father was Executive Engineering Officer with the 13th AAF, “Jungle Air Force.” With the outbreak of war in 1941, Sandra moved with her paternal grandmother, Marion B. Payne to San Francisco. As the...
Charlene Bly Bailey
Jul 29, 2023
Charlene Bly Bailey was born Charlene Bly Page on April 19, 1950. She was born in Brandenton, Florida. Charlene peacefully passed away on July 29, 2023 at the age of 73 in Houston, Texas. Charlene was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Charlene is survived by her loving husband, Brian Bailey, and her son,...
Kay Berger
Jul 23, 2023
Kay Berger passed away on July 23, 2023 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 81. She was born February 13, 1942 to J.R. "Pete" and Agnes (Michalak) Crider. She lived in Marble Falls and Blanco for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Berger and her parents. She is survived by...
Phocion Samuel Park Jr
Jul 19, 2023
Phocion breathed his last on July 19 immediately after the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. He was married to Cheryl Seethaler for almost 40 years. He was a loving father to adopted sons: Louis and Phocion III (3 weeks apart in age), who he called "God's version of twins". Phocion was born on October 7, 1944 to Phocion S....
Hugh Victor Jones
Jul 18, 2023
On July 18, 2023, Hugh Victor (Vic) Jones Jr. passed away from complications with lung cancer and pneumonia. Hugh was eighty-one years old.
Hugh was born in Barberton, Ohio to parents, Hugh V. and Billye Jones, who later moved to Texas.
Hugh graduated from Thomas Jefferson HS in 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a star defensive guard on...
Lupe F. Herrera
Jul 15, 2023
Lupe F. Herrera, known as “Wally” or “Wallace” to those who knew and loved him, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Webster, TX. Wally was born to Dora Flores and Tito Ramírez (David Herrera adoptive father) on February 20, 1948 in his family home at 1411 Newton St. in Northside Houston.
Wally attended Looscan Elementary, Marshall Middle...
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