Obituaries
1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 16, 1993COX, DEWITT Born December 12, 1918, Died April 15, 1993
1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 13, 1994CARNER, FRANK A. - Born April 12, 1920, Died June 12, 1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 15, 1994
CARTER, MARION A. No dates
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 14, 1994
COLEMAN, JR., ALEX Died June 10, 1994
1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 26, 1996CRAIG, JR., CHESTER R. Died November 24, 1996 Born November 4, 1921
2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 5, 2002CAGNOLA, VINCENT "VINCE" - 83, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at his home Sunday, June 2, 2002, after a lengthy illness. Services under direction of Broadway Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 23, 2002
CALDWELL, WILTON - 62, passed away Friday, November 22, 2002, at West Houston Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 7, 2002
CALIGONE, BILLIE - Texas City Visitation for Mrs. Billie Caligone will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 8th at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 10, 2002
CAMPBELL, LEE ROY - Dickinson Lee Roy Campbell left his earthly home, Wednesday morning, October 9, 2002, at UTMB. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 11, 2002
CAMPBELL, LEROY - Dickinson Homegoing celebration for Leroy Campbell, 39, Saturday, October 12, 2002, 1 p.m., Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 908 2nd St., Alvin, under the direction of Augustus Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 8, 2002
CANNON, ALVINA - Galveston Alvina Cannon, 83 was called home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, August 1, 2002. Services under direction of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 29, 2002
CANTIERI, ROY - Galveston Roy Cantieri, 74, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 27, 2002
CANTON, MARY LUCILE PRICE - 70, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2002, in Houston, Texas. Homegoing services will be Saturday, September 28, 2002, 11 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. - 1201 4th St., Orange, Texas 77630.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 4, 2002
CARETER, JESSE DON - 61, of Galveston passed away Friday, February 1, 2002 at UTMB Galveston, Texas. Funeral arrangements with James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas - May 23, 2002
CARLISLE, IDA 'GRANDMA BILLIE' - GALVESTON Ida "Grandma Billie" Carlisle, age 92, died Tuesday May 21, 2002, at her residence in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 19, 2002
CARLSON, DAVID M. - La Marque - David M. Carlson, 54, of La Marque passed away May 13, 2002, at his residence in La Marque. Services are with James Crowder Funeral Home (1-888-935-2401)
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 24, 2002
CARPENTER, LILLIAN JOSEPHINE "LILLIE" - Santa Fe Mrs. Lillian Josephine "Lillie" Carpenter passed from this life Thursday evening, November 21, 2002, in Nassau Bay. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 P.M., Monday, November 25, 2002, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 8, 2002
CARRUTH, DOROTHY - Galveston Dorothy Carruth, age 66, of Galveston died Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. Private graveside services were held at Old City Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 25, 2002
CARTER, AUDREY M. -Houston Audrey M. Carter age 67 of Houston died Thursday, February 21, 2002 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Cremation services are under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas - May 17, 2002
CAUTHRON, AUBREY HERBERT passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 6, 2002
CAVAZOS, JOSEPHINE ISIDORA - Galveston Josephine Isidora Cavazos, 87, formerly of Galveston, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2002, at her residence in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 7th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
The Daily News Galveston, Texas - May 14, 2002
CAVE, JR., JOHN H. - Houston Mr. John H. Cave, Jr., 74, passed from this life Monday morning at his home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 15, 2002
CERVANTES, SR., BENITO R. - Funeral services for Benito R. Cervantes, Sr. will be today at 10:00 a.m.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 3, 2002
CHAMBERS, WILBERT 'SHAKIE' - Wilbert "Shakie" Chambers was born in Rose, Louisiana on November 8, 1931, to Joseph and Lula Lewis Chambers. He was the baby of eight children. On September 28, 2002, the angel of the Lord came for his faithful servant. Wynn Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 14, 2002
CHATMAN, SR., JIMMIE - Texas City Jimmie Chatman, Sr., left his earthly home, Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 19, 2002
CHAUFOULEAS,JR., CHARLES C. Charles C. Chaufouleas, Jr., age 53, of Galveston died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Galveston. Arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 28, 2002
CHAUVIN, JR., HENRY PAUL 'BUTCH' Passed away January 25, 2002. Services pending at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 27, 2002
CHOUKE, MARY LEE - Galveston Mary Lee Chuoke, 92, a lifelong resident of Galveston, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002, after a brief illness. Services are with Malloy & Son Funeral Home. (409)763-2475
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 28, 2002
CHOUKE, JR., RICHARD - 45, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2002, in Nassau Bay, Texas. Services are with Crowder funeral Home in Webster.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 2, 2002
CHRISTOPHER, DANIEL E. - Polver, Wisconsin Daniel E. Christopher, 55, of Plover, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Dan was born on August 16, 1947, in Alvin, Texas, the son of the late John and Evelyn (Gorges) Christopher. Services are with Lewin Funeral Home in Fremont, Wisconsin.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 10, 2002
CHURCHILL, RUTH ' JIMMY' DURAND passed away on April 7, 2002. She was born May 14, 1904, in New York, New York and has resided in Galveston since January, 1988
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 18, 2002
CLAWSON, BRYANT ELI ' JOHNNY' - Texas City Bryant Eli "Johnny" Clawson, 74, of Texas City passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002, at his residence. Services are with James Crowder Funeral Home (409)935-2401.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas - May 21, 2002
COCHRAN, LAWRENCE SKEIN - 81, went to be with Lord Sunday morning, May 19, 2002, at Gulf Health Care in Galveston. A special memorial will be held later in the summer.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 14, 2002
COFFMAN, FRANK EUGENE Frank Eugene Coffman, 88, of Galveston, passed away Monday, November 11, 2002, at Clear Lake Hospital. Funeral service will be at noon, Thursday, November 14, 2002, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 24, 2002
COHEN, FELICE WEILL loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on October 22, 2002. Services with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 1, 2002
COLEMAN, SHAWANA - Houston Shawana Coleman, 23, expired Wednesday, February 27, 2002 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Arrangements are pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque. (409) 935-4116. Augustus Funeral Home, Inc.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 17, 2002
COMBS, SR. OCIE V. - Texas C ity Mr. Ocie V. Combs, Sr., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, LaMarque, Texas (409) 938-8123. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com)
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 10, 2002
CONKLIN, ROBERT EARL - Robert Earl Conklin, 73, of Texas City, Texas, passed away August 3, 2002, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas August 6, 2002
CONLEY, OCTAVIA Died August 4, 2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 6, 2002
COOK, ROBERT A. - 69, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 22, 2002
COOPER, MARIE F. Marie F. Cooper, 97, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 10, 2002
CORDOVA, JOSE RAYMOND - Galveston Jose Raymond Cordova, 49, passed away Friday, February 8, 2002, at his residence in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 11, 2002
COSTELLO, GUY A. - Guy A. (Tex Wayne) Costello, 69, of San Leon, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002, at Danforth Gardens Care Center in Texas City. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 12th, at American Legion Post #291, 1402 FM 517 South, San Leon. (281) 559-1022, under the direction of the Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas May 4, 2002
COX, JR., GUY D. - 80, passed away Friday, May 3, 2002, at Columbia Mainland Center Hospital, Texas City. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 3, 2002
CRAFT, EUNICE - Galveston Eunice Craft, age 88, died Friday, May 31,2002, at her residence in Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 16, 2002
CRAVENS, ISAAC 'IKE' - Texas City Isaac "Ike" Cravens, 74, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2002, at The Specialty Hospital of Houston. Service arrangement are under the directions of Cravens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8220.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 22, 2002
CRAWLEY, III, MSG RET. JAMES H. -Port BolivarR James H. Crawley III, 67, passed from this life Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. There are no services planned.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 22, 2002
CRAYTON, FREDDIE MAY - Galveston Freddie Mae Crayton, 78, departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2002, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Fields-Augustus Funeral Home, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550 and Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 15, 2002
CREPPON, JOHN 'J.L.' Arcadia Mr. John "J. L." Creppon went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 12, 2002, at his home after a long battle with Leukemia. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2002, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 30, 2002
CRUZ, JESSE FREDERICK - Dallas Jesse Frederick Cruz, age 56 of Dallas (formerly of Galveston) died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at his residence in Dallas. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 21, 2002
CUMBIE, JOHN W. - Houston John W. Cumbie age 77 of Houston died, Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at his residence in Houston. Cremation services are under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - February 18, 2003CALDWELL, JR., ARCHIE BEE - Galveston Archie Bee (A.J.) Caldwell, Jr., 43, was born to Archie, Sr. and Deanna Caldwell on October 26, 1959. He departed this life on Thursday, February, 13, 2003, at his home in Galveston. Services under the direction of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary.
The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
CALDWELL, HORTENSE V. - Texas City - Mrs. Hortense V. Caldwell of Texas City passed from this life August 30, 2012. Arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. (409) 938-8123.
The Galveston Daily News - February 8, 2003
CALHOUN , CINDY LOU - Rockport, TX Cindy Lou Calhoun, 46, passed away Monday, February 3, 2003, in Rockport, Texas where she had been a resident since 1981. Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2003, at Rockport Beach Saltwater Pavilion, Rockport, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - July 2, 2003
CAMBRIC, JR., RICHARD CORNELIUS - Texas City Richard Cornelius Cambric Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City at the age of 77. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas, (409) 938-8123.
The Galveston Daily News - August 29, 2003
CAMP, JOHN WALTER - Dickinson - John Walter Camp, 82, passed away August 28, 2003, in Dickinson, Texas. He was born November 2, 1920, to Hiram and Mary Camp in Dublin, Georgia. John was stationed in Hawaii with the Army Air Corp and while there became a chef/baker at the University of Hawaii and was a very good cook. He retired as an electrician from Union Carbide in Texas City and was a resident of Dickinson since 1958.Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Survivors include his two daughters, Judy Newsome and husband, Sonny, Jean Hadley and husband, Mike; and son C. L. Thayer; one brother, David Camp; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha in 1992. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - January 3, 2003
CAMPBELL, ALICE MAE - Galveston Alice Mae Campbell passed away on Friday, December 27, 2002, at the age of 93. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2003, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Jesus Free Will Church also in Bay City. Interment will be at Allenhurst Cemetery in Allenhurst, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - July 29, 2003
CAMPBELL, MICHAEL DWAYEN, Dickinson - Funeral services for Mr. Michael Dwayne Campbell, 37, of Dickinson, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to service time Wednesday. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. He is survived by his loving sisters and brothers; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 11, 2003
CAMPBELL, ROSETTA GODFREY - West Texas City - Mrs. Rosetta Godfrey Campbell, our devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was called home to her eternal rest on Saturday, November 8, 2003, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. There will be no wake. Family members and friends will assemble at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2003, at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 302 N. Oak in Texas City to celebrate her life and home going. Pastor D. N. Benford Sr. will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery in LaMarque. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 26, 2003
CAMPOS, JESSE D. - Galveston - Jesse D. Campos, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Galveston, with Fr. Gerald Lewis, S.V.D., as Celebrant. Burial will follow services Saturday at Lakeview Cemetery, also in Galveston. A Vigil Service in his memory will be held at 7p.m. Friday, September 26, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, followed by The Rosary, as recited by Deacon John Pistone of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Mr. Campos' family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home on Friday evening after 5p.m. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 23, 2003
CANNON, FREDDIE JOSEPH - Orlando, Florida - Freddie Joseph Cannon, 86, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Galveston, passed away October 19, 2003. He was born April 6, 1917, in Galveston. He had moved to Orlando in January, 2001. Mr. Cannon had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the Army during WWII and he was a Catholic. Surviving are his wife, Edith; and sister, Emillia Tilley of Galveston. Family Funeral Care, Orlando, Florida is in charge of arrangements. Family Funeral Care
The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003
CANTIERI, GIORGIA - Galveston - Giorgia Cantieri, 97, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 6 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., led by Father Gerald Lewis, SVD. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 6, 2003
CANTIERI, GIORGIA - Galveston - Funeral services for Giorgia Cantieri will be held at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church. The family will receive visitors at the church from 9 a.m. until the service begins. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 15, 2003
CARGILE, MARIA TERESA - Arcadia/Santa Fe - Maria Teresa Cargile 90, of Arcadia / Santa Fe passed away Saturday July 12, 2003, in Alvin, Texas. She was born June 23, 1913, to parents Robert and Nettie Daura Webber. She was a lifelong resident of Arcadia. She met and married, James Blackwell Cargile in 1933, in Hitchcock, Texas. Mrs. Cargile and her husband owned and operated the One-Stop Drug Store on the corner of Jackson and State Highway 6 in Arcadia for over 30 years. She was a member of the Santa Fe Historical Society and a member of the Santa Fe VFW Ladies Auxiliary Gold Star Post 5400 and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - August 6, 2003
CARLSON, JR., OSCAR R. Galveston - Oscar R. Carlson, Jr., 72, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 5 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Oscar was born October 28, 1930, in Galveston, Texas. He worked as a route salesman for Coca Cola for 20 years until retiring in 1981. He is affectionately remembered by people around Galveston as "The Coke Man". He then worked as a boatman for Galveston Boatmen's Association until he retired in 1993. Oscar enjoyed fishing and could always be found building something, whether it was for himself or someone else. He was a history buff, and often watched old war movies or cowboy movies. Oscar enjoyed frequent trips to Las Vegas and Louisiana to play his games, and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an honorary member of Knights of Columbus Council #787; a member of the Teamster's Union; and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Oscar is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar R. and Daisy B. Carlson, Sr.; brother, Otto T. Carlson; and son, Randal E. Carlson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cecilia Carlson; daughters, Deborah Sayre, Sandra Homrighaus and husband, Robert, Cynthia Anderson and husband, Dave, and Nancy Cooley and husband, Denny; ten grandchildren Ryan, John, and Michael Novicky, Jason Homrighaus and wife, Caroline, Ashley, Carley, and Kaley Anderson, Chad, Randyl, and Myles Cooley; and one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Novicky. Pallbearers will be Jason L. Homrighaus, Dave J. Anderson, Denny D. Colley, Charles D. Milos, John B. Lozica, Doyce E. Richardson, and Robert L. Homrighaus. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Kidney Foundation. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 5, 2003
CARR, VIOLA HOLLIE CAMPBELL - Mrs. Viola Campbell Carr 92, of Rockdale and formally of San Leon, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2003, in Rockdale. Graveside Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., at the San Leon Cemetery. Viola is survived by five sons, Lester "Pete" Carr, of Crockett, Donald Ray Carr, of Angleton, Byron H. Carr, of Port Lavaca, J.C. Carr, of San Leon and Jerry Lee Carr, of Crockett; one daughter, Ruby Keegan, of Rockdale; one sister, Ruby Heiman, of Green Bay, Wisconsin; 27 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 9 great, great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale, Texas. (512)446-5454. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 29, 2003
CARRUTHERS, RUBY LEE - Galveston - Ruby Lee Carruthers, 95, died November 26, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2003, at Grand View Memorial Gardens of Pasadena, Texas. Ruby was born December 17, 1908, to Alonzo and Susie Ann Patterson Hill in Grosbeck, Texas. She was dedicated to her family and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 3, 2003
CARTER, EDWIN DONALD - Donald Edwin Carter, 38, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003, in Malibu, California. He is survived by his mother Emily Bonnette; brother Richard and Ronnie Hagler, James, Clifford and Douglas Carter; sisters Barbara Bloomfield, and Brenda Ayers. Services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2003, in Leakey, Texas all under the direction of Rushing Estes Knowles Funeral Home in Uvalde, Texas (830-278-561).
The Galveston Daily News - October 16, 2003
CARTER, WILLIE JAMES - Mansfield, Ohio - Willie James Carter, 52, died Sunday, October 12, 2003, in Oak Grove Manor Nursing Center in Mansfield, Ohio. He earned his degree in Hair Design and Cosmetology in Minnesota. He also studied the performing arts, played in numerous stage plays in Ohio, Minnesota and Texas and traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Willie is survived by one sister; one brother; two aunts; one uncle; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins including his niece, Joretta Carter Penerton with whom he made his home.
The Galveston Daily News - April 29, 2003
CARVER, JAMES E. "GENE" - 76, of Dawson passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Dawson under direction of Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - July 13, 2003
CASEY, DORIS J., passed away at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Fr. Paul Chovanec, officiating. Burial will follow services Monday at Calvary Cemetery, also in Galveston. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday morning after 10:00 a.m.Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 24, 2003
CASRREON, JR., ALFONSO - Sunrise July 19, 1931 - Sunset October 22, 2003 - Texas City - Long time Texas City resident, Alfonso Carreon, Jr. went to be with his Lord surrounded by those he loved and who loved him dearly, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. "Al" as he was known by all, was born in Weslaco, Texas and spent his childhood in the Rio Grande Valley. He enlisted in the Army as a young man and was honorably discharged after serving our Country in the Korean War. When he returned Al met and married his greatest love, Rosie Rodriguez. They boasted a marriage that spanned fifty years and created seven children as an extension of their love. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 1, 2003
CASTILLE, JR., FREDDIE - Texas City Freddie Castille, Jr., 57, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 27, 2003, at his residence. Final arrangements pending with Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116. www.augustusfuneralhome.com.
The Galveston Daily News - June 27, 2003
CASTILLO, ELIZABETH 'BEVE' - Texas City Elizabeth "Beve" Castillo, 82, of Texas City passed away Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - May 18, 2003
CAUDLE, DAVID L. - League City David L. Caudle, 44, of League City, died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - October 21, 2003
CAVAZOS, SR., JESUS GUZMAN - Texas City - Jesus Guzman Cavazos, Sr., 69, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. A Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 11, 2003
CAZARES, GUADALUPE H. - Galveston - Guadalupe H. Cazares, 84, born on December 12, 1918, in Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2003, at her home. She was a resident of Galveston for fifty-two years and co-owner of the former New York Shoe Repair Shop. Mrs. Cazare GALVESTON - Guadalupe H. Cazares, 84, born on December 12, 1918, in Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2003, at her home. She was a resident of Galveston for fifty-two years and co-owner of the former New York Shoe Repair Shop. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - May 11, 2003
CEASER, FANNIE NANCY - Galveston Fannie Nancy Ceaser was born to the union of Eugene and Christine (Riley) Ceaser on August 20, 1925, in Morewater, Louisiana. She passed from this life on May 2, 2003 at UTMB, ICU, in Galveston, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - June 7, 2003
CELLI, ROBERT E. - Fort Worth Robert E. Celli, 75, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003, at a Fort Worth hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday in Mount Olivet Chapel
The Galveston Daily News - December 6, 2003
CHAMBERS, SARAH ANN JACKSON - Galveston - Sarah Ann Jackson Chambers, 92, passed away on December 3, 2003, after a lengthy illness. Sarah was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 20, 1911. She lived most of her life in Shreveport. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2003, at Wynn funeral home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston. There will be no wake. Wynn Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - October 10, 2003
CHANDLER, JR., RUFUS B. - Houston - Rufus B. Chandler, Jr., 55, loving husband, father and grandfather joined our Lord in Heaven on October 1, 2003. He was born April 26, 1948, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Rufus, Sr. and mother-in-law, Erma J. Williams. Rufus is remembered by his friends and family for his warm and generous spirit, his fabulous food, creative lifestyle and his positive outlook that inspired his family.
The Galveston Daily News - September 21, 2003
CHAVEZ, ANA FIDELINA - Galveston - Ana Fidelina Chavez, 48, passed away September 19, 2003, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held in San Miguel, El Salvador. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 21, and Monday, September 22, 2003, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Ana Fedelina Chavez went to Heaven at age 48. Ana, one of God's precious and beautiful creatures, was taken from this earth on September 19, 2003. Ana was born on February 11, 1955, in San Miguel, El Salvador. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 11, 2003
CHEATHAM, GEROGE TREEMAN - Santa Fe - Mr. George Treeman Cheatham passed from this life Sunday evening, November 9, 2003, in Santa Fe. Born September 15, 1925, in Taylor, Arkansas, Mr. Cheatham had been a resident of Santa Fe for over sixty-three years. He had been employed at Steeldip and the Galveston Water Department in Santa Fe for many years, served in the United States Army, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Alta Loma. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 31, 2003
CHEATHAM, GLADYS M. - Santa Fe - Mrs. Gladys M. Cheatham passed from this life Wednesday morning, October 29, 2003, in Santa Fe. Born September 28, 1928, in Alta Loma, Mrs. Cheatham had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. She was a dedicated homemaker and member of the Martha Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Alta Loma and enjoyed reading and crocheting. Preceded in death by her grandsons, Gary and Jerry Moore, survivors include her husband of over fifty-four years, George Cheatham of Santa Fe; son, Michael Cheatham of Houston; daughters, Karen Bush of Santa Fe, Sherri Moore and husband, Bill of Leesburgh, Ohio; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
CHEEK, DALE K. - Galveston - Mr. Dale K. Cheek passed from this life October 22, 2003, in Galveston. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March14, 2003
CHILDRESS, GAYNELLE MARIE - Galveston Gaynelle Marie Childress, 62, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2003, at her residence. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 14th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica Burial will follow the service at Forest Park East Cemetery.
The Galveston Daily News - October 10, 2003
CHURCHILL, WILLIE - Texas City - Willie Churchill, 84, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2003, at Bay Oaks Care Center. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at La Marque Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - February 14, 2003
CIAVAGLIA, CARROLL - Texas City Carroll Ciavaglia, 65, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - February 15, 2003
CIAVAGLIA, CARROLL MENEFEE - Texas City Carroll Menefee Ciavaglia, 65, of Texas City, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 13, 2003, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Visitation will be Sunday, February 16, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, with private burial service on Monday, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
The Galveston Daily News - August 8, 2003
CISNEROS, SR., PABLO H. - Pablo H. Cisneros, Sr., 62, born on September 14, 1940, in Matamoros, Mexico, began his journey to the Heavens on August 5, 2003, after a long courageous battle with lupus and kidney failure. For as a flower that was planted by the hands of God in this garden for all to adore, the Great Gardener has now come and removed this flower from our lives, but the fragrance lingers on as the beauty is everlasting. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. eulogy on Friday, August 8, 2003, at Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003, followed by a graveside prayer at Cavalry Cemetery in Galveston. Pablo is preceded in death by his mother Margarita Cisneros; nephew Ruben Gaytan Jr.; and grandson Kenneth Michael Cisneros. Left to cherish his memories are his children David Cisneros and wife Kay; grandchildren Derrick Wayne, Sylvia Marie, and Elijah Michael. Pablo H. Cisneros Jr., and wife Mona, grandchildren Ashley Brook and Alexis Brittany. Sandra Drake and husband James, grandchildren Chloe Saige and Jame Trista Simone. Pablo is survived by his wife Guadalupe and their children Stephanie and Frida Mendoza, along with their grandchildren Esmeralda and Gabriel Cantu, and Juan 'Shorty' Barragan. He is also survived by his father Paulino; brothers Paulino Jr., Joe, Daniel and wife Lourdes, Ezequiel and wife Maria, and Felipe and wife Diane; sisters Yolanda Alvarez and husband Jesus, Maria Rodriguez and husband Raul, Josie Cadena, Maria Perez, Margaret Trigo and husband Carlos, and Dora Garcia and husband Francisco, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers are Paulino Cisneros Jr., Ezequiel Cisneros, Felipe Cisneros, Joe Cisneros, Francisco Garcia, and Raul Rodriguez. Pablo will be sadly missed by all that were fortunate enough to have crossed his path, however, his quick wit and sense of humor will not be forgotten but will always remain "Alive In Spirit"
Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
CLAIBORNE, DAWSON LEE 'BUDDY' Waco, TX - Dawson Lee "Buddy" Claiborne, 63, passed away on November 12, 2003, in Waco. He was born November 25, 1939, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Landry Caliborne Sr., and Bettie Atkins Claiborne. He attended public schools in Galveston. Services were held in Waco on November 22, 2003, under the direction of W. H. Littles and Sons Mortuary, with Rev. A. C. Tryon of Sunlight Baptist Church in Galveston officiating.
The Galveston Daily News - January 23, 2003
CLARK, EDWARD CHARLES - 80, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
CLARK, RACHEL MOLINA - Metairie, LA - Rachel Molina Clark, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2003. She is the beloved wife of Dr. William A. Clark, III; mother of Michelle C. Terry, Cynthia C. "Cindy" Zuppardo, Gregory G. Clark, Randall T. "Randy" Clark and William A. "Billy" Clark, IV. She is the daughter of the late Sara McVey and Esperio Molina. She is the sister of Janie M. Flores, Sara M. Hart, Ray and E.D. Molina and the late Oscar Molina, and Pearl and George Carrol; grandchildren Albert J. Terry, Jr., Allyson T. Walls, Alicia M. Terry, Samuel J. Zuppardo and Gregory W. Zuppardo; great grandchildren Kaelyn M. Walls and Kenneth D. Walls, III.
The Galveston Daily News - October 16, 2003
CLAUSS, LOTTIE CHARLOTTE - La Marque - Lottie Charlotte Clauss, 95, of La Marque passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. She was born February 6, 1908, in New Braunsfels, Texas and was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Anna Mae and Cliff Hannes of La Marque; son and daughter-in-law Marvin L. and Betty Clauss of San Antonio, Texas; sister Alva Kutcher of Zorn, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bennie Clauss. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 21, 2003
CLAY, WILMA ETHEL - Galveston - Wilma Ethel Clay, 77, died at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas on Tuesday, October 21, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 10, 2003
CLEVELAND, SADIE STUBBS CUNGUNESS - Texas City - Mrs. Sadie Stubbs Cunguness Cleveland, a longtime resident of Texas City, was relieved of all her earthly duties and pain on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2003, in presence of family at UTMB in Galveston at the age of 87. She was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana on July 9, 1916, to the late Emma Epting Stubbs Cunguness and Evander Stubbs, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She grew up in East Carroll Parish of Louisiana. She attended Cedar Grove School in Oak Grove and Magnolia Training School in Pioneer, Louisiana, where she was known as "Lil Sadie" the basketball star. At an early age Sadie joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was set in place in the Church of God according to God's will in 1951, where Sadie Cleveland was considered a charter member of the Church Street Church of God, Oak Grove, Louisiana. In 1953, Sis. Cleveland pioneered the Texas City Church of God in her home. This congregation was later named according to its locations, Second Avenue Church of God. She was called and chosen to be overseer and servant to the church. God commissioned her to the seniors of Galveston County. Inspired by family members, she pioneered the first chapter of Alcohol Anonymous of Texas City. She met and married Allen Cunguness in 1937, to this union were born three children (two daughters and one son). Allen and son preceded her in death. She later married Simon Cleveland, to this union was born one daughter, along with this union came two stepchildren. Simon preceded her in death. Her family loved her unconditionally. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters Marion Allean Cunguness-Petitt (Robert) of Kendleton, Texas, Emma Cunguness of Texas City, Alice Faye Clevelend-Stubblefield (Tobias) of La Marque; one step daughter, Sybil Ann Cleveland Dickerson of Galveston; one step-son Simon Alexander Cleveland, Jr.; one sister, LV McMillian of Oak Grove, Louisiana; one foster and special sister, Lela Mae Henderson-Martin of Texas City; five grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and a host of foster children, nieces, nephews, relatives, family and friends. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at the First Church of God, 2209 29th St. North in Texas City. Funeral services and burial will be Saturday, August 16, 2003, at New Bethel AME Church, 503 McIntyre St. Oak Grove, Louisiana at 2 p.m. with Dr. Robert Petitt officiating. Special thanks to Galveston UTMB 10th floor staff, Triumph Hospital Southwest, A-Med Home Care and A-Med Hospice for the love, prayers, and nurturing they administered to our dear Mother while she was in their care.
The Galveston Daily News - November 24, 2003
CLICK, LAWRENCE SLADE - Lawrence Slade Click, Sr., of Hitchcock, Texas, born January 19, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, passed away at his residence November 20, 2003. He was a retired Home Builder. Mr. Lawrence was a Master Sargent in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, member of VFW Post 5400, in Hitchcock and of the Hitchcock Vol. Fire Dept. Lawrence is preceded in death by is parents, Jack and Ester Click. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - July 23, 2003
CLIFT, LYNN REYNOLDS - Galveston - Lynn Reynolds Clift, 80, of Galveston, died July 22, 2003. Prior to moving to Galveston in 2001, she was a resident of Hide-A-Way Lake in Lindale, Texas for 30 years. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Macer-Hall Funeral Home in New Castle, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with burial to immediately follow. Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - June 17, 2003
COBB, FRANK DREW - Galveston - 78, of Galveston, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - October 1, 2003
COHN, DOROTHY (DOT) JACOBS -Dorothy (Dot) Jacobs Cohn was born to Rae Benjamin Jacobs and Ira D. Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan on the 8th of September 1906, the second of three children. Actually, they named her Yetta Adele Jacobs, but she never liked that name, and at about age five, she started calling herself Dottie Dell. She would make up stories as a very young child about Dottie Dell and Dickie Dan. She never legally changed her name to Dorothy.
The Galveston Daily News - December 6, 2003
COLEMAN, JR., EARL LEE - Galveston - Earl Lee Coleman, Jr., 76, departed this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 9:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Hospital Clear Lake Campus. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2003, followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 902-28th Street in Galveston. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
COLLINS, JR., PHIL - Texas City - "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2. Phil Collins, Jr. departed this life on Monday, November 3, 2003, in Rayne, Louisiana at the age of 40. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 19, 2003
COLLINS, SR., PHIL - Las Vegas, Nevada - Mr. Phil Collins Sr. was born December 12, 1942, in Morgan City, Louisiana and departed this life, Sunday, November 16, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. On Thursday, November 20, 2003, at 11 a.m., family members and friends will gather at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque to celebrate his life. Rev. William L. Randall Jr. will officiate. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 11, 2003
COMBS, NELLIE J. - Hitchcock - Ms. Nellie J. Combs departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at her home. Visitation will begin at 2p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Galilee Baptist Church, 6609 Fairwood Road in Hitchcock with Pastor B. J. Hunter, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 11, 2003
COMPTON, SR., LEVY - Galveston - Levy Compton, Sr., 89, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at his residence. Visitation will be held today July 11th from 4-6 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary followed by a wake from 7-8 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, with Rev. Norris D. Burkley, Sr. officating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - May 8, 2003
COMPTON, WESLEY BERNARD - Galveston Wesley Bernard Compton, 43, passed away May 7, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003
COMSTOCK, RAY DALTON - Ray Dalton Comstock fell asleep in the Lord on August 5, 2003.
Born April 1, 1951, to Virgil and Cora Comstock, a twin and one of seven children. Graduate of Port Neches - Groves High School and degreed in psychology from the University of Houston. A loving grandparent, parent, brother, uncle, friend and partner. Help us to honor the gifts that Ray bestowed upon so many by your presence at a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Reverend David Eckley officiating. May his memory be eternal. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 30, 2003
CONLEY, CORA - Galveston Cora Conley, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Bay Oak Nursing Home in Texas City. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - April 21, 2003
CONLEY, HANNAH ADAMS - Galveston Hannah Adam Conley, 76, enter into eternal rest on Friday, April 18, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. Visitation will be held today April 21, 2003, from 4-8 p.m. at Fields Funeral Service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery.
The Galveston Daily News - August 6, 2003
COOPER, JUANITA - Galveston - Juanita Cooper, 55, departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2003, at UTMB Hospital, Galveston, Texas.Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2003, at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with Rev. Marshall Boxley officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and a wake service will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Mrs. Cooper was born January 21, 1948, in Galveston, Texas. She was a retired custodian with UTMB Hospital and a 1966, graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward James Cooper, Sr.; and father, L.K. Brown, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Ruth Brown; son, Edward Cooper, Jr. (Nicole); grandson, Elliott Spriggins; granddaughter, Amber Cooper; brothers, L.K. Brown, Jr. and Kenneth Brown (Glenda); sisters, Alma Brown, Mable Brown, Clara Mays (James), Valencia Brown, Cynthia Motte (Ray), and Grace Dickerson (Jeffery); special friend, Ollie Moore; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Services, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 763-1631. - Fields Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September9, 2003
COOPER, WILLIAM GARY - Lewisville, TX - William Gary Cooper, Lewisville, Texas, (formally of Clear Lake City and Dickinson) went home to be with his Lord on September 8, 2003. He was born May 14, 1927, in Beaumont and grew up in Vidor, Texas, He attended both Lamar College and New Mexico A&M University, and then graduated in 1950, with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station. He continued his higher learning by completing graduate courses at the University of Houston. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - December 11, 2003
CORBETT, MARIE LUCRETIA - Marie Lucretia Corbett, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas. She was born October 28, 1906, in Pennsylvania to George and Amelia Dimmick. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Denis J. M. Corbett. Survivors include a niece, Nancy Marie Lee of La Marque; nephew, Dr. C.R. Dick III and wife, Mary Jo of Lake Jackson, Texas. Also surviving are great-nephew, Kevin Dick and wife, Kara; and great-great nieces, Jessica and Allison of Lake Jackson, Texas; great nephew, Greg Dick and wife, Glenda; great-great nephew and niece, Michael and Lauren of Baycliff; great-nephew, Scott Dick of Lake Jackson, Tx.; great-niece, Dr. Marcia Dick-Rannefeld and husband, James and great-great nephew and niece, Nathan and Erin of Ft. Worth. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - July 15, 2003
CORDINGLY, ROSE ELIZABETH FRUGALE - Rose Elizabeth Frugale Cordingly, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday evening July 10, 2003 surrounded by her family at St. John Hospital. She was 77. Rose was born May 25, 1926, in New Britain Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elisabeth Martin Frugale and Michael Frugale, brother Tommy and Louie Frugale, and husband Robert (Bob) Cordingly. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Sauls, and husband Dr. C. Dan Sauls of Friendswood, Texas, Debra Siegel, and husband Larry Siegel of Chicago, Illinois; four grandchildren, Ashley Cordingly Sauls, Andrew Clifford Sauls, Austin Daniel Sauls of Friendswood, Texas, Chase Cordingly Siegel of Chicago, Illinois; five sisters; one brother, Ruth DeMar of New Britain, Connecticut, Michael Frugale Jr. of New Britain, Connecticut, Betty Moore of Kensington, Connecticut, Delores Maglio and brother-in-law Mike Maglio of New Britain, Connecticut, Janice Pace and brother-in-law Paul Pace of Newington, Connecticut, Elaine Golon of Port Judith, Rhode Island; one sister-in-law Shirley Cordingly of Tacoma, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - November 30, 2003
CORDONA, FRANCES - Frances Cardona, 72, of Texas City, passed away Monday, November 24, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1931, in Sugarland, Texas, to Lucio and Delphina Luna. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 1st, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Rudy Rios officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 23, 2003
CORTESE, MARGARET - Santa Fe - 74, passed away March 21, 2003, at her resident in Santa Fe, Texas. Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 24, 2003, at 11:00 A.M., at Queen of the Angels Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 23, 2003, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., with a rosary at 7:00 P.M., under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - July 10, 2003
CORTESZ, MICAELA M. - Texas City - Micaela M. Cortez, 83, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Columbia Mainland Center Hospital, Texas City, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Fr. Serafin Cejudo, officiating. Burial will follow services at the Panteon Cemetery in Piedras Negras, Coah., Mexico. Mrs. Cortez's family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home on Thursday evening after 5 p.m. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 8, 2003
COSMERPS, SR., PABLO H. - Pablo H. Cisneros, Sr., 62, born on September 14, 1940, in Matamoros, Mexico, began his journey to the Heavens on August 5, 2003, after a long courageous battle with lupus and kidney failure. For as a flower that was planted by the hands of God in this garden for all to adore, the Great Gardener has now come and removed this flower from our lives, but the fragrance lingers on as the beauty is everlasting. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 30, 2003
COTTER, GLEN - Galveston Mr. Glen Cotter, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - March 18, 2003
COTTON, WALLACE - West Texas City Mr. Wallace Cotton passed away Saturday, March 15, 2003, at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.
The Galveston Daily News - June 18, 2003
COX, SHANNON ELIZABETH 'SAM' - Galveston - Shannon Elizabeth Cox, devoted daughter, sister, friend and Godmother was instantly taken from us by a careless, speeding driver in Beasley, Texas, June 1, 2003. Please join us for a celebration of Sam's life on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 7 p.m. at Port Bolivar on the beach she loved so much. Approximately 6.4 miles from the ferry, turn right on Magnolia Lane (Salt Cedar addition) look for signs to beach.
The Galveston Daily News - December 22, 2003
CRABILL, JUDITH - Judith Crabill, 59, of La Marque, known as Ms. Judy, passed away December 20, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital, in Houston, Texas. She was born December 14, 1944 in Meredian, Mississippi, to Gene and Annie Mae Johnson. Ms. Crabill's visitation will be Tuesday, December 23, 2003, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at James Crowder Funeral Home. Her services will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m., at the chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. Internment will be in Jasper, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - December 23, 2003
CRABILL, JUDITH - Judith Crabill, 59, of La Marque, known as Ms. Judy, passed away December 20, 2003, at St Joseph's Hospital, in Houston, Texas. She was born December 14, 1944 in Meredian, Mississippi, to Gene and Annie Mae Johnson. Mrs. Crabill enjoyed her music and dancing and was a member of the Harvest Church, Jasper, Texas. Mrs. Crabill is survived by her husband Joe Crabill, Jr. of La Marque; one daughter: Kimberly Werner Moore of Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas; three sons: Billy Wayne Tucker of Austin, Texas, Paul Eugene Tucker of Galveston, and Jason Robert Werner of Herman, Maine; two sisters: Eleanor Fay Johnson and Peggy Brown; two brothers: Jerry Johnson and Tommy Johnson: and thirteen Grandchildren. Mrs Crabill's visitation will be Tuesday, December 23, 2003, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. Her services will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m., at the chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home, with Rev. Pastor Gary Marshal officiating. Interment will be in Jasper, Texas, Wednesday December 24th at 11:00 a.m. James Crowder Funeral Homes La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
CRANE, FREDERICK 'FRED' W. - La Marque - Frederick "Fred" W. Crane, 85, of La Marque passed away Tuesday, November, 4, 2003, at UTMB, Galveston, Texas. He was born July 19, 1918, in Gulf Port, Mississippi. Mr. Crane was a retired electrician from Amoco in Texas City after forty years, a veteran of the US Army Air Corp 527th fighter squadron, WWII, a member of the greatest generation to liberate Europe, member of IBEW and Isle-a-Mander Square Dance Club. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 26, 2003
CRAVENS, ABNER GERARD - "And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. "Rev. 22:12 - Texas City - Abner Gerard Cravens, 39, oContent-Disposition: form-data; name="headline" Abner Gerard Cravens "And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. "Rev. 22:12 Cravens Memorial Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 7, 2003
CRAWFORD, LENA MAE - League City - Homegoing celebration for Lena Mae "Nanny" Crawford, will be held Monday, September 8, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, in Dickinson, Rev. William King, pastor. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, September 7, from 3-7 p.m., at the funeral home. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Eva Spencer, of Dickinson and Maggie Downey, of La Porte; grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Augustus Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - September 24, 2003
CRAWFORD, THOMAS G. - Texas City - Homegoing celebration for Thomas G. Crawford was Tuesday, September 23, 2003, 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116. www. augustusfuneralhome.com Augustus Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 3, 2003
CRISTELLI, ROSEMARIE - Galveston - Rosemarie Cristelli, 52, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2003, at UTMB. A memorial mass will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant. The family will receive visitors before mass from 1 p.m. until service time. Rosemarie was born November 28, 1950, in Galveston, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of the island. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch and her Master's Degree in Allied Health Education from Southwest Texas State University. She worked for UTMB as an Occupational Therapist for over 27 years. Rosemarie is preceded in death by her father, Bruno Cristelli, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Mamie Cristelli, of Galveston; brother, Bruno Cristelli, Jr., of Galveston; nephews, Anthony and Matthew Cristelli, of Galveston; uncle, Dr. Ray Ware, of San Antonio, Texas; former sister-in-law, Lee Cristelli, of Galveston; and numerous other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Toni McCoy, Cindy Ervin-Cagle, Monica O'Donohoe, Linda Drake, Harry McCoy, III, David McCoy, and Greg Trimarchi. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Sharon O'Donohoe-Criado, Rosemarie's caregiver; Russell LaForte, M.D., Rosemarie's physician and friend; Maydell Trimarchi, a family friend; nurse, Barbara Ortega, and all the others at UTMB for all the loving care and support they gave to Rosemarie and her family during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 446, La Marque, Texas 77568.Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 27, 2003
CROCKETT, BERTHA MAE 'TINNIE' - Galveston - Bertha Mae "Tinnie" Crockett, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2003, at St. Luke Hospital in Houston. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2003, from 4-7 p.m. followed by a wake from 7-8 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2003, at the Live Oak Baptist Church, beginning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Vernon L. Baines, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - January 22, 2003
CROWLEY, DOROTHY M. - Santa Fe Mrs. Dorothy M. Crowley, 87, passed from this life Tuesday morning in Texas City. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News - August 10, 2003
CRUMPTON, MARY L. Santa Fe - On Thursday, August 7, 2003, Mary L. Crumpton joined her son, Harvey H. Holmes, father, Harry H. Polkinghorne, Sr., husband, Kenneth Crumpton, great grandson, David Jared Sanchez, granddaughter, Cindy Shook, and brother, Harry H. Polkinghorne, Jr., in heaven after a short battle with cancer. She was born Mary Louise Polkinghorne, March 23, 1927, in Galveston. For a number of years she lived in Galveston and was employed at a young age to begin a lifelong career as a businesswoman in Galveston County. She was employed with Lipton Tea for 17 years. She enjoyed her lifestyle in Galveston and loved the beach. She was loving, dedicated, and loyal to her family. She loved music, gardening, sewing, and travel with her longtime friend, Teresa Waggoner. Mary later relocated her home and business with her husband, Kenneth Crumpton, in Santa Fe, where they continue to operate a successful excavation and heavy equipment business. After her husband's death, she continued to work at Grab-All, a local family-run corner store in Santa Fe for the last 15 years. Mary leaves behind her mother, Laura D. Polkinghorne, of Texas City; brother, Joseph Polkinghorne; daughters, Judy Quijano, Cheryl Dennis, and Diane Brannin; loving grandchildren, Keith Martinez, Grady Dennis, Kimberly and David Sanchez, Kerri Hayes, Shawna Dennis, Billy Shook, Kevin and Nikki Martinez, Shawn Dennis, Shannon and Michelle Quijano, Stefan and Kristin Dennis, Tammy Pruitt, Shane Quijano, Allison Quijano, Jason and Veronica Quijano, Melissa and Brandie Quijano, Leah Brannin, and Chris Hubbard; great grandchildren, Dawnielle and John Rodriguez, Kerri Sanchez, Keith Martinez, Jr., Dustin Martinez, David Sanchez, Jr., Lauren Hayes, Kevin Martinez, Jr., Jordan Sanchez; Kody Martinez, Brent Hayes, Heather Martinez, Taylor Hayes; Keith Reznicek, Lance, Blake and Waylon Honc, Jerae Quijano, Kyle Martinez, Christian Quijano, Moses Dennis, Ryler Quijano, Gracie Quijano, Kilyn Quijano, Bonnie and Daisy Davis, Keagan Shook; Joshua, Kenneth, John, and Samuel Nabors; great great grandchildren: Trenton Martinez, Zoe Rodriguez, and Jaylon Sullivan. Sharing in their loss, her best friend, Teresa Waggoner; sisters-in-law: Myrtle and Frances Polkinghorne; niece, Laura Kay Polkinghorne; and a host of many loyal and longtime friends. Mary also leaves behind her beloved Great Danes, Dallas and Goldberg. She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, August 11, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Allan Keethan of New Braunfels, Texas, officiating the service. Burial will follow the service at Galveston's Old City Cemetery, 40th and Broadway. Pallbearers will be Stefan Dennis, Shane Quijano, Kevin Martinez, Keith Martinez, Chris Hubbard, and Mike McConnell. Honorary pallbearers will be David Sanchez, Billy Shook, Shannon Quijano, David Quijano, Jason Quijano, and Alvin Quijano. At the request of the family, memorials may be sent to Hospice Care Team of Texas City, Texas, or to the American Cancer Society.
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - February 1, 2003
CRUZ, ANNIE MARIE -Galveston Annie Marie Cruz passed away January 30, 2003, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - June 16, 2003
CURCIO, JOSEPH P. 'LITTLE JOE'- 90, of Galveston, was called home Saturday, June 14, 2003. Funeral service will be, 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, June 17th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 16th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.
The Galveston Daily News - July 15, 2003
CURRINGTON, MALRY C. Corsicana, TX - Malry C. (Red) Currington 101, of Corsicana, Texas passed away Sunday July 13, 2003. He was born on September 14, 1901 in Waxahachie, Texas. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana with Rev. Jim Anderson and Rev. Troy Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
The Galveston Daily News - July 9, 2003
CURRY, MARY LOU GROGAN - Bacliff - Mary Lou Grogan Curry, 84, a well-loved member of the Bacliff community, went to be with the Lord July 8, 2003. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The Galveston Daily News - July 10, 2003
CURRY, MARY LOU GROGAN - Bacliff - Mary Lou Grogan Curry, 84, a well-loved member of the Bacliff community, went to be with the Lord July 8, 2003. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
CUSTER, MARY KATHLEEN - Galveston - Mary Kathleen Custer, 96, of Galveston, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2003, at her residence. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Father Bill Bartniski officiating. Burial will follow the service at Old Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 5 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
