Obituaries
1918
The Galveston Daily News Galveston,Texas - April 10, 1918GALVESTON MAN KILLED WHEN LOCOMOTIVE BOILER EXPLODES
FRANK, LAWRENCE D. JR., 28 years old, was killed when the boiler of a Southern Pacific locomotive exploded at Strang yesterday morning. He lived at 806 Eighth Street and until six weeks ago was a member of the local fire department. Frank resigned to accept employment with the Southern Pacific as a brakeman. He was standing between the tender and the locomotive when the boiler exploded. He was killed instantly. Neither the engineer nor fireman was injured. The Body was sent here by Wall & Stabe and received by F. P. Malloy & Son undertakers.
Frank is survived by a wife, a small Daughter, his father, Lawrence D. Frank; two brothers, Ed and Robert P., all of Galveston, and Two sisters, Miss Gertrude Frank and Mrs. J. T. Frank of Houston. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the P.F.I.A. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock, with Rev. A. Guyol of the Sacred Heart Church officiating.
Interment will be made in Calvary Cemetery. - Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1928
The Galveston Daily News - Galveston, Texas - September 25, 1928FAGAN, STANISLAUS P., Funeral services for Stanislaus P. Fagan, 75, a resident of Galveston for many years, who died suddenly yesterday morning will be held at the J. Levy & Bro. funeral home this afternoon at 4 o'clock, and then from the Sacred Heart Church, with Rev. Marius B. Chataignon officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. W. Schreiber and Miss G. Fagan; two granddaughters and two brothers, John P. of Galveston and William Fagan of Key West, Fla.
1929
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 19, 1929FORGIE, JAMES - Funeral services for James Forgie, 38, who died Monday, were held yesterday afternoon from the home, 616 Avenue F., thence to Sacred Heart Church., Rev. M. S. Chataignon officiated. Burial was in the Old Catholic Cemetery. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1960
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas - March 8, 1960FAGAN, GERTRUDE - Miss Gertrude Fagan died at 11 pm Sunday in John Sealy hospital. She resided at 709 Ave. G. Born in Galveston Jan. 17, 1888, she had resided here all her life.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Tuesday in St. Mary's Cathedral, the Rev. Thomas A. Donovan officiating.
Burial will be in Old Catholic Cemetery, directed by J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Albert Tuscerrut Jr, Seth Teutenberg, Harry Hendry, Myrl J. Mellen, Elmer Muhlberger and Joe Schreiber. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1972
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas September 17, 1972FAGAN, ELLEN M. - Mrs. Stanislaus J. (Ellen M.) Fagan, a resident of Galveston for 50 years, died Sunday at Turner Geriatric Center at 8:15 am.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Eugene Cargill will officiate.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at Malloy & Son Funeral Home Monday at 7 pm by Father Cargill. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 pm Monday.
A retired nurse, she was a member of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Woman's Club.
She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and resided at 814 12th St.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stella Bretz of Evanston, Ill. , a grandson and two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Peter Forasiepi, Robert Judkins, Jr., Joseph Fagan, Edward Boddeker, Raymond Hart and Seth Teutenburg. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1976
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas January 14, 1976FAGAN, STANISLAUS J. - Graveside services for Stanislaus J. Fagan, 75, of 1814 12th St., Galveston, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in Veterans Cemetery in Houston under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home.
Mr. Fagan died Monday at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born Dec. 1. 1900, in Galveston and was formerly associated with the Yellow Cab Co.
Survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Stell Bretz of Galveston; and two brothers, Phillip Fagan of Galveston and Joseph Fagan of Lake Charles, La. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1989
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas - January 18, 1989FORGIE, ETHEL CHRISTINIA - GALVESTON-- Ethel Christinia Forgie, 98, of Galveston, died Tuesday at Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston.
Services are noon Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Chavonec officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Galveston. Arrangements are under the directions of Malloy and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is set for after 4 p. m. today at the funeral home.
Born Feb. 28, 1890, in Galveston, Mrs. Forgie was a housewife. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Frank of Galveston, several nieces and nephews and great nephews.
Pallbearers are Fred Seale, Jr., Joseph Schreiber Jr., Ronald Schreiber, Donald Schreiber, Lawrence Leimer, Michael Leimer. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 15, 1993FERRAND, ELPHA NAOMI Born October 27, 1905, Died April 14, 1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 16, 1993
FOSTER, FELIX D. - Born October 24, 1914, Died April 5, 1993
1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 17, 1994FAIR, KELVIN JOVAR - Born January 5, 1980, Died June 11, 1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 11, 1994
FESMIRE, SOPHIA ANNE PITTS Born September 2, 1911, Died June 10, 1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 11, 1994
FREED, THELMA ELIZABETH - Born June 25, 1903, Died June 9, 1994
1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas December 1, 1995FEATHERSTON, CHERYL Died November 29, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 30, 1995
FERDYCZ, CAROLINE Born October 3, 1926, Died November 28, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas May 7, 1995
FLETCHER, JEWEL FAYE Died May 4, 1995
1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas December 6, 1996FAIR, SR., LAWRENCE ESTER Born February 19, 1944, Died November 28, 1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 30, 1996
FILLIP, JUDY GENZER - Born May 4, 1916, Died November 27, 1996
2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 10, 2002FAIN, ERIN Galveston Erin Fain passed away Monday, January 7, 2002. Arrangements are
pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 9, 2002
FARRIS, ROBERT EUGENE 'BOB' - age 65, passed away on April 6, 2002. He was born in Liberty, Texas, and was a resident of Bayou Vista, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 18, 2002
FELTS, JR., WILLIAM HENRY - 68, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 10, 2002
FIELDER, WILLIE 'W. C.' - Galveston Willie "W.C." Fielder, 81, passed away on Saturday March 9, 2002 at Gulf Health Care Center-Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 10, 2002
FILLMORE, THEODORE - Texas City Mr. Theodore Fillmore passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 11, 2002
FLOWERS, JAMES - San Leon, Texas James "Bud" Flowers, 61, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2002, at his residence in San Leon, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas August 7, 2002
FLOYD, EMMIT EARL - Born April 8, 1927, Died August 5, 2002
The Galveston Daily News - September 19, 2003
FOLTZ, JOHN DOUGLAS - John Douglas Foltz beloved son of Jean Foltz and the late James Foltz, Sr., entered into eternal rest on September 14, 2003. John was born on February 2, 1964, in Wilmington, Delaware and moved to Texas in 1981, with his parents. John was devoted husband to his wife Tovana and a loving father to Samantha, Johnathan, and Martin. He is also survived by his brother James A. Foltz and wife Anne; nephews Steven and Brian and grandmother Eva Britt of Delaware. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 21, 2002
FONTENO, REECE - WEST TEXAS CITY It is our moment in time to celebrate the life and home going of our beloved, Mr. Reece Fonteno.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 29, 2002
FONTENOT, FELIX Felix Fontenot, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2002, at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fields Funeral Services, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas, (409) 763-1631.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 18, 2002
FONTENOT, GEORGE - Beaumont George Fontenot left his earthly home, Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Gaspard Nursing Facility in Port Arthur. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 20, 2002
FOSTER, NANCY - Texas City Nancy Foster left her earthly home, Thursday, July 18, 2002 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 25, 2002
FRANCISKOVICH, JOHN CELESTIN - Galveston John Celestin Franciskovich, 97, of Galveston, passed away Monday, April 22, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 18, 2002
FRANSAW, SR., THEOWDER passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 2, 2002
FRANTZ, ELIZABETH BETTY LEEL - age 72, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2002, in Texas City, Texas. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 23, 2002
FREEMAN, JOSEPH - Friendswood Mr. Joseph Freeman passed away Sunday, April 21, 2002, at his residence in Friendswood. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, LaMarque.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - December 20, 2003FABJ, FLORENCE MACEO - Galveston - Florence Maceo Fabj, 79, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Florence's son, Father Frank Fabj, as Celebrant. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
FABJ, FLORENCE MACEO - Florence Maceo Fabj - Visitation for Florence Maceo Fabj will be 6:00 p.m., this evening, Sunday, December 21st, at Sacred Heart Church. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., led by Father Frank Fabj. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, Decmeber 22nd, at Sacred Heart Church, with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 28, 2003
FAGGARD, ZAN N. - Zan N. Faggard, 58, of Beaumont died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at his residence. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2003, at First Baptist Church in High Island under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. His cremated remains will be committed to the sea. A native of San Antonio, he was a lifelong resident of Beaumont and was a roofer.
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
FALCO, ROSA ANN - Dickinson - Rosa Ann Falco, 82, of Dickinson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. She was born on September 8, 1921, in Dickinson, Texas. She was an active member in the True Cross Women's Club, Catholic Daughters, and the Fifty Fun Club. She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband: Matthew A. Falco, and her sister Estelle Daniels. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
FALCON, ADAM 'ROY' - Lake Jackson, TX - Adam "Roy" Falcon, 69,of Lake Jackson, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital. He was born March 28,1934, in Angleton, Texas. Mr. Falcon, formerly of Galveston had also been a resident of Texas City for twenty years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the National Guard. Mr. Falcon is survived by one daughter, Rachel Falcon; one son, Mario Falcon; one sister, Eva Falcon Guzman of Texas City; and numerous nieces and nephews. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - April 30, 2003
FARISH, SADIE MAE - Santa Fe Mrs. Sadie Mae Farish, 70, passed from this life Tuesday morning at her home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News - December 7, 2003
FARRINGTON, BESSIE NELSON - Houston - Mrs. Bessie Nelson Farrington, passed away December 3, 2003, at Jolivette's Personal Care Home System, in Houston, at the age of 98. Memorial Services were held Friday, December 5th at 7:30 p.m. Home Going Celebration was 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2003. Both Services were held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2201 Tuam in Houston. Burial followed at Houston Memorial Gardens. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 23, 2003
FARRIS, VICENTA ROMERO - Galveston- Vicenta Romero Farris was born April 20, 1917, and departed this life to be with the Lord on July 20, 2003. She was born in Luling, Texas, however, she later relocated to Galveston, Texas. Mrs. Farris is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Andrea Romero, her loving husband, Claude B. Farris and also one of her granddaughters, Annie Marie Cruz. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 12, 2003
FARRIS, WANDA V. SMITH 'TUT' - Palestine, TX - Wanda V. Smith Farris of Palestine, Texas passed away November 7, 2003. She was born October 23, 1951, in Palestine, Texas and was raised in Galveston, Texas. Wanda graduated from Ball High School in 1970. She was a member of many organizations and helped many, many people. She was a pillow, a rock and a strong force in her family, community and where ever she was present. She was cherished, loved and respected by her family, friends and former co-workers.
The Galveston Daily News - May 15, 2003
FATTA, SR., NICK - League City Nick Fatta, Sr., 59, passed away May 13, 2003, at his residence in League City, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - August 20, 2003
FELTS, JR., VIRGIL DELONE - Virgil Delone Felts Jr. passed from this world Friday, August 15 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston. He was born in League City, January 20, 1930. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents Virgil Delone Felts Sr. and Annie Maund Felts and sister, Jeanette Felts Robinson of League City. He is survived by his son Rolf Delone Felts and grandson Brandon Michael Felts of Houston; niece Gaylynne Wenzel and husband Leon of League City, nephew Kenneth Robinson and wife Donna of Austin; grandnephew Greg Wenzel of Houston; grandniece Karyn Wenzel Hall and husband Philip of League City; grandniece's Jessica Robinson and Tracy Robinson of Austin; step grandsons John and David Gutierrez of Houston and long time, close friend Henry David Athey. Through Virgil's life he acquired many friends and never met a stranger. He was a successful entrepreneur, and businessman. Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 9, 2003
FERGUSON, PATRICIA FORD - Galveston - Patricia Ford Ferguson left this earthly home to go to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Saturday, October 4, 2003, at UTMB Hospital Emergency Room. Patricia attended and graduated from Dunbar High School in Dickinson. She was a graduate of John's Beauty College in Texas City. She later married Malcolm Ferguson and moved to Galveston. She is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Ferguson; father, Joel S. Ford; grandmother, Sophronia Jackson; and very special aunts, Ora Lee Jenkins and Savannah Jenkins. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 7, 2003
FERNANDEZ, ESTHER LaSOYA JONES - 55, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2003, at her residence in Galveston. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Mrs. Fernandez's family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
The Galveston Daily News - February 10, 2003
FERRINO, SR., RICHARD RIFE, 77, passed away at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - October 17, 2003
FISHER, GEORGE 'MACK' - Brenham - George "Mack" Fisher, 54, was born Sunday, September 25, 1949, with eternal rest on Saturday, October 11, 2003, in Brenham. Visitations are Friday October 17, 2003, from 3-8 p.m. at the Augustus Funeral home. Homegoing celebration is Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 1 p.m., at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church, with Rev. William Randall, as pastor and officiant. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery. Augustus Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - October 17, 2003
FLAKES, JOE DELL - Galveston - Homegoing celebration for Joe Dell Flakes, Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Augustus Funeral Home. Minister Carnell Nealy, Sr., will be officiating. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, October 17, 2003, from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home after 9 a.m. today. You may email the family your condolences at daugus5157(at)aol.com. www. augustusfuneralhome.com Augustus Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 13, 2003
FLORES, FELIZ 'FAY' - Galveston - Feliz "Fay" Flores, 81, passed away Monday, November 10, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Galveston, with Fr. John Paul Flajole, O.F.M., as Celebrant. Burial will follow services Friday at Calvary Cemetery, also in Galveston. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Mrs. Flores' family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday evening after 5 p.m. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - February 8, 2003
FLORES, SR., JOE RAY - Galveston Joe Ray Flores, Sr., age 74, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003, at Gulf Health Care. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - May 3, 2003
FLOWERS, RUBEN - Galveston - Ruben Flowers passed away May 2, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - October 20, 2003
FONTENOT, CLAYO - Hitchcock - Mr. Clayo Fontenot, 77, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, October 17, 2003, at his home in Hitchcock. Clayo was born in Mamou, Louisiana on August 23, 1926, to Lillian Moran and Cleo Fontenot. On November 27, 1943, he married Elwyn M. Fontenot. After residing in Lake Charles, they moved to Galveston in 1948, and to Hitchcock in 1953, where he would remain until his death. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 28, 2003
FORRESTER, ANNETTE LAYNE - San Leon - Annette Layne Forrester, 58, passed away October 26, 2003, in Houston, Texas. She was born November 4, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Anne White. Annette was a designer in the petro chemical field and had been employed with C. D. I. Engineering. She was of the Catholic faith. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - November 28, 2003
FOSTER, JAMES 'JIM' (NINE) - Galveston James "Jim" Foster, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28th from 4-7:00 p.m. followed by a wake from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. A service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2003, at the Jerusalem Baptist Church, with Rev. A.S. Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - December 15, 2003
FOWLES, DEBORAH LEE - Deborah Lee Fowles passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2003 in Houston, Texas at the age of 55. Deborah was born on October 23, 1948 in Galveston, Texas to Richard and Thelma Fowles. She graduated from La Marque High School in 1967 and graduated Phi Theta Kappa from San Jacinto College. Deborah loved traveling and lived in Madrid, Spain for three years. She was a licensed pilot and also enjoyed scuba diving, tennis, and snow skiing. Deborah is survived by her parents Richard and Thelma Fowles, sisters Harriett Gumler and husband Michael, Phyllis Dannar . James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - December 9, 2003
FRAMER, MORRIS - Galveston - Morris Framer, 85, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2003. Born September 12, 1918, in Galveston he was proud to be a BOI. During WWII he served in the Marines for five years and was in Samoa when Pearl Harbor was bombed. He and his brother Sam operated The Framer Mattress and Upholstery Co., until he retired. Morris was active with his sons in the Boy Scouts and with the youth group at his Synagogue. He was a member of Congregation Beth Jacob, Temple B'nai Israel and B'nai Brith. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 27, 2003
FRANK, ELLA - Galveston Ella Frank, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2003. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - September 28, 2003
FRANK, FRIEDA LEAN - Frieda Lena Frank, 63, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2003, at her residence. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 29th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Father Gerald Lewis, SVD, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 28th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., led by Father Gerald Lewis, SVD. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 5, 2003
FRANK, WILTON - Anahuac -- Mr. Wilton Frank departed this life Monday, August 4, 2003, at Danforth Gardens in Texas City. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque with Rev. William L. Randall Jr., officiating. Mr. Frank was born June 7, 1940, in Ville Platte, Louisiana to the late Albert and Eulla Moore Frank. He was employed by Union Carbide in Texas City until his retirement.Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Audrey L. George Frank of Anahuac; his children, Latricia Frank of Texas City, Milton Frank (Yolanda) of Dickinson, Keysha Frank of Texas City, Ricky Thomas (Tammy) of Houston; Deborah LaFluer (Joseph) of Liberty, Donald Ray George (Latrice) and Billy George both of Anahuac; his step-mother, Pearl Frank of Ville Platte, Louisiana; sisters, Dotray Gallow (Clinton), Audrey Herbert (L.J.), Brenda Gallow all of Ville Platte, Louisiana, Lula Latigue of Abbyville, Louisiana, Ella Fontenot of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Margie Latigue of Beaumont; brothers, Joseph Latigue of Beaumont, Donald Ray Latigue of Kinder, Louisiana, A. D. Latigue of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Wilbert Frank of Hitchcock; an uncle, Rodney Frank of Texas City; sixteen grandchildren, Milton Jr., Marcus, Tya, Quinton, Xazier, Tasha, Ebony, Ashia, Brentny, Camron, Terry, Andres, Lacy, Tasha, Christopher and Triston; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 30, 2003
FRANKLIN, ADDIE M. 'NANNIE' - Galveston - Addie M. "Nannie" Franklin went to her eternal rest on October 27, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston, Texas. Addie "Nannie" Franklin was born December 5, 1921, to Webster and Dorenda Franklin in Brazoria County. She was the 10th child of 12 born to this union. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 29, 2003
FRANKOVICH, ALBERT 'DUBBIE' La Marque Albert "Dubbie" Franklin Frankovich, 82, of La Marque passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - May 13, 2003
FREEMAN, PERCY MARIE BROOKS 'NANCY' - League City Percy Marie Brooks Freeman, "Nancy", 82, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Christus St. John Hospital Clear Lake. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 765-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - May 14, 2003
FREEMAN, PERCY MARIE BROOKS 'NANCY' - League City - Percy Marie Brooks Freeman "Nancy" LEAGUE CITY Percy Marie Brooks Freeman, "Nancy", 82, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Christus St. John Hospital Clear Lake. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 765-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - August 18, 2003
FREEMAN, SR., ROOSEVELT - Galveston - Mr. Roosevelt Freeman, Sr., was born April 19, 1934 to Alexander and Julia Ambres Freeman in Beaumont, Texas. He passed away at his residence on August 10, 2003 in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. Roosevelt worked at the Park Board, City of Galveston, and the Cotton Shed. He graduated from high school in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by a son, Roosevelt (Debbie) Freeman, Jr.; three daughters: Sena R. Griffin, Lolitta M. Freeman and Kim Y (Curtis) Lindley; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Corrine (Ben) Copeland and Lorraine F. Gary; uncle, Clarence Ambres; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorials, cards, and flowers may be sent to: Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
FREEMAN, RUTH M. - Austin, TX - Ruth M. Freeman died on October 20, 2003, in Austin, Texas at the age of ninety-two. Ruth was born in North Pelham, New York, on August 15, 1911. The family moved to Galveston, Texas, where Ruth grew up. Ruth married George A. "Pete" Freeman, Jr. of Galveston. They lived for many years in New Orleans, Louisiana, before retiring in Austin, Texas in 1975. They were active members of Faith United Methodist Church in Austin.
The Galveston Daily News - August 13, 2003
FUENTES, ALFONSO RUEDAS 'AL' - Texas City - Alfonso Ruedas "Al" Fuentes, 82, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. A Memorial Service in his memory will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Mr. Fuentes' family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Cremation will follow services Wednesday in accordance with his wishes. Alfonso, a child of God, was born on October 30, 1921, in San Antonio, Texas, to his loving parents, Gregoria and Leandro Fuentes. For many years he was a Galveston resident, making his home with his family and working on the island. Alfonso worked with Pearl Beer Distributing Company for many years until such time that he retired. After his retirement from Pearl Beer, he worked for The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston and also as a longshoreman for the Galveston Wharves. He was a member in good standing with the ILA Local #20. Alfonso enlisted into the United States Navy and served his country proudly for 8 years during the WWII era. He loved and enjoyed his family very much. Another great joy of his was his time spent playing and coaching the sport of baseball during the late 1940's and early 50's. He held a special love for the Houston Astros. Alfonso is predeceased in death by his parents, Leandro and Gregoria Fuentes; one of his sons, David A. Fuentes and also three of his brothers, Jesse, David and Robert Fuentes. He leaves behind many fond memories with his loving companion, Lucy Escobedo and her family; his two daughters, Yolanda Quintero and husband, Edward Quintero, Jr. and Yvonne Chavez and her husband, Edward Chavez, Jr.; and also his son, Robert W. Fuentes and wife, Rosa. Sharing in his loss, also, are Alfonso's eleven grandchildren, Laurie Cantrell and husband, Buster, Diana Quintero and Christie Ayala of Texas City, Nicole Michelle Chavez, Trey Chavez and Monica Lynn Chavez of League City, Texas, David Thomas Alfonso Fuentes, Stephen Alfonso Fuentes and Magen M. Fuentes of Galveston, Robert Alfonso Fuentes and wife, Rea, Sophia C. Fuentes and Jessica A. Fuentes of Fort Worth, Texas and his two great-grandchildren, Xavier I. Garcia of Fort Worth, Texas and Christian D. Cantrell of Texas City, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and many friends. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. He will always be remembered in the hearts of those that knew him and loved him as a kind and loving man. Broadway Funeral Home .
The Galveston Daily News - July 30, 2003
FUTRELL, ANN ASHWORTH, - l Ann Ashworth Futrell, 65, passed on to her heavenly home on July 26, 2003. She is survived by three daughters, Stacy and husband Glenn Zoch of Winchester; Shelley and husband Jimmy Espinoza of Cibolo; Ashley and husband Jase Fairey of Texas City; six grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister Sandra Medley; and brother, Dennis Ashworth; several nieces and nephews and friends.
2008
FRILOUX, CURTIS JOSEPH - Montana Curtis Joseph Friloux, born August 2, 1925, in St. Rose, Louisiana, passed away April 13, 2008, at home in Alberton, Montana, with his family as was his wish.He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Helen Friloux. He is survived by his daughter Dawn Reyes (son in law Alan Reyes) of Alberton, Montana, one brother Lloyd Friloux of Durant, Oklahoma, as well as numerous family members and friends.
Curtis proudly served his country on the USS Washington in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a remarkable flounder fisherman and fished until nearly the end of his life.
Curtis requested that there be no services. Memorials in his honor can be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 570127, Houston, TX 77257.
Garden City Funeral Home(406)543-4190. Submitted by Bobbie Gilmore
