Obituaries
1993
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 15, 1993OAKLEY, ELIZABETH C. - Born February 11, 1915, Died April 13, 1993
1981
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – Monday – April 20, 1981O'PRAY, ELBERT H. SR. – Funeral services for Elbert Harley O'Pry, Sr., 64, of Galveston, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Msgr. C. J. Allen officiating.
A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today at Malloy & Son Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow Tuesday's service at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston, under the direction of Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
Mr. O'Pry died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston. He was born May 8, 1916 in Mexia, Texas. He worked as a salesman. He had lived in Galveston for 40 years. He also was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth O'Pry of Galveston; his two sons, Harley E. O'Pry and Dennis M. O'Pry, both of Houston; his sister, Vera Hughes of Hamin, Texas; three grandchildren, Warren O'Pry, Jackie Laizure, and Troy Laizure; his daughter-in-aw, Nancy O'Pry of Houston; nieces, nephews and other close relatives.
Vistors may call at Malloy & Son Funeral Home at 4 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be R. A. Apffel, T. I. Milliet, Robert Mendoza, Jack Gallagher, Joseph Pinachio and Robert Dushman.
Submitted by C. W. Williams
2002
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 17, 2002O'CALLAGHAN, PATRICIA ANN - Santa Fe — Patricia Ann "Pepper" O'Callaghan, 52, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at her residence in Santa Fe, Texas. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 6, 2002
OCHOA, ERASMO 'EDDIE' - Galveston — Erasmo "Eddie" Ochoa, 72, passed away Friday, July 5, 2002, at his residence in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 26, 2002
OCHOA, VERNELL E. - Galveston — Vernell E. Ochoa, 72, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, also in Galveston.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 15, 2002
ODEN, GEORGE THOMAS — George Thomas Oden, 86, of Galveston died Monday, November 11, 2002, at Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. today at The Edgewater Methodist Retirement Community Chapel under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 5, 2002
O'KELLEY, FRANCES L. - Texas City — Frances L. O' Kelley, 80, of Texas City, passed away Friday, May 3, 2002, at Gulf Healthcare Center in Texas City. Services are with Emken-Linton in Texas City. (409)945-4444
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July14, 2002
OLIVER, AMANDA JANE - Services for Amanda Jane Oliver will be today.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 10, 2002
O'MARA, SR., JOHN WILLIAM 'JAKE' - 70, passed away Monday, April 8, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 7, 2002
OSBERRY, ANDREW LEE - Galveston – Andrew Lee Osberry, 76, of Galveston died Monday, April 29, 2002, in Texas City. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 25, 2002
OSSEWEIJER, HENDRIK - DICKINSON — Hendrik Osseweijer, 75, of Dickinson, Texas passed away on July 23, 2002, in Webster, Texas at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson.
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 7, 2002
OSTERMAYER, ALICE - Born August 2, 1904, Died August 6, 2002
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 26, 2002
OTIS, BERYL V. - 83, of Galveston, passed away Monday, November 25, 2002, at Specialty Hospital in Clear Lake. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 27th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Malloy & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 5, 2002
OTTER, RALPH WAYNE - Hitchcock — Ralph Wayne Otter, age 56, of Hitchcock, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 8, 2002
OTTER, RALPH WAYNE – Alta Loma — Ralph Wayne Otter, 56, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 2, 2002. Visitation will be held today at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Graveside services will be at Mainland Memorial Cemetery.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 3, 2002
OZANE, NELSON - Port Arthur — Nelson Ozane, 31, died February 28, 2002 in Pt. Arthur. Arrangements are pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., La Marque.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - December 19, 2003OBER, CLYDE ROBERT - Santa Fe - Clyde Robert Ober, 75, passed away December 14, 2003. He was born March 8, 1928, in Galveston, Texas. Clyde was a veteran of the Korean War and was a graduate of Ball High and The University of Houston, he also raised and loved to work with quarter horses. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry John Ober and Edna, and his sister, Helen Kreger. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - June 8, 2003
OCHOA, ISRAEL 'PENNIE' - Galveston - Israel "Pennie" Ochoa, 76, passed away June 6, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - November 9, 2003
OHLUND, MARY JANE - Mary Jane Ohlund, 93, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2003, at home with her family. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10th, at Grace Episcopal Church with Father Paul Wehner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 17, 2003
OLIPHANT, DONALD EDWARD - La Marque - Donald Edward Oliphant, 70, of La Marque, passed away at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Webster, Texas. He was born August 17, 1932, in Grand Saline, Texas. He was a retired crane operator for Union Carbide and a member of Heavy Equipment Operators Local #450. Survivors include his wife Alma Oliphant of La Marque; three sons and daughters-in-law Tommy and Carmen Oliphant of Texas City, Johnny and Gina Oliphant of La Marque and Donald E. Oliphant Jr. of Austin; siblings Janice Allen of Ulm, Texas and John Lewis Oliphant of La Marque, Texas; four grandchildren Jeremy, Candice, Dustin and Dylan Oliphant; numerous nieces and nephews. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - August 15, 2003
OLIVIER, JOYCE LOTT - West Texas City - Mrs. Joyce Lott Olivier departed this life Thursday, August 14, 2003, at The Houston Hospice Center in Houston. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Dr. in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver, celebrant. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.Mrs. Olivier was born June 7, 1937, in Waco, Texas to Neal and Ollie Smith Lott. She was a 1955, graduate of Dunbar High School in West Station, Texas. She received a Diploma in Nursing from Prairie View University and later received a Bachelor of Science from UTMB School of Nursing. Mrs. Olivier was a resident of Texas City since 1971. She worked in the nursing profession for 40+ years, working with High Risk Labor & Delivery and Neo-Natal ICU. She was a travel nurse and traveled throughout the United States. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Julius Olivier; and a brother, Thomas Lott; she leaves to cherish her precious memories her children, Darryl Olivier of Texas City, Yvette Olivier of Missouri City, Thomas Duane Olivier (Resha) of Pittsburg, California and Marcia Olivier-Jones (Adam) of Texas City; sister, Flora Bullock (Ron) of Denton, Texas, Earnestine Davenport of Yonkers, New York; brother, Lewis Lott of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; eleven grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com) Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 8, 2003
O'NEIL, SR., DARRELL GENE - Santa Fe - Mr. Darrell Gene "Worm" O'Neil, Sr. passed from this life Tuesday, August 5, 2003, in Texas City. Born May 18, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, Mr. O'Neil had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1965, and had attended First Baptist Church of Alta Loma. He had been employed at Sterling Chemical Company as an electrician until his retirement in 1993, and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. A member of IBEW Local # 527 where he had been a Union Steward, he had been with the Galveston County Marine Division Reserves and the Galveston County Sheriff's Department Reserves. Mr. O'Neil enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching Nascar races and was an avid fisherman. Darrell was affectionately known as "PaPa Duck" to his grandchildren whom he loved, especially his great-grandson, Jack.He was preceded in death by his parents, George Franklin and Eva Blanche Kirkpatrick O'Neil and his wife, Elouise Jane Newcomb O'Neil.
Survivors include his son, Darrell Gene O'Neil, Jr. of Santa Fe; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny Dee and Roy Perez, Tina Louise and David Powers, all of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Christina Louise Holland, Rocky Dean Holland, Jr., Amanda Kay Perez, Thomas Antonio Perez; great-grandchildren, Jack Wesley Mancuso, and Sara Elizabeth Mancuso. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2003, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Caperton officiating. Friends may call from 5 - 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501. Mr. O'Neil's wishes were to be cremated after the services and a private entombment at Houston National Cemetery. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 26, 2003
OPARENOVICH, SANDRA - Galveston - Sandra Oparenovich, 51, passed away September 22, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas with Rev. Ray Pinard officiating. Sandra was born January 29, 1952, in Galveston, Texas to Rosemary and Steve Oparenovich. She graduated from North Shore High School in Houston with the Class of 1970. She attended Lamar University in Beaumont, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Sorority, then to the University of Houston, graduating with a B.A. Degree in Sociology. She later went to South Texas Law School graduating with a law degree in 1992. She was a partner in a company that she helped form, "Dual H Inc." in Houston and later "Tidal Enterprises, Inc." in Galveston. She was active in The Young Republicans, a member of a local book club and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Galveston. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 24, 2003
ORGERON, PAULINE - La Marque — Pauline Orgeron of La Marque passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in La Marque. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - April 24, 2003
ORISE, SR., WILLIS EARL - Galveston — Willis Earl Orise, Sr., 71, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 20, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th at Mt. Olive Baptist Church under direction of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - July 22, 2003
OSHMAN, CHARLENE N. husband of 49 years Peter Oshman, D.D.S. of Galveston, Texas, and is survived by her daughter Jodel Oshman-Berry and her husband James N. Berry, and her son Geoffry Hillel Oshman and his partner Laurie McDonald. Known for her beautiful smile and her positive outlook, she made friends easily with people from all walks of life and brought gaiety and happiness to all whose lives she touched. Charlene's light shown brightly, even during her last hours. She passed from this life with grace and dignity.
The Galveston Daily News - December 10, 2003
OVERTON, SR., HARRY T. - Galveston - Harry T. Overton, Sr., passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2003. No services will be conducted at his request. He was a native Galvestonian, former secretary to the Galveston Democratic Chairmen; former Secy.-Treas. for the Galveston Marine Safety Council; Secy.-Treas. for the Master Stevedores of Texas; District Purchasing Agent for Lykes Bros. SS Company during WWII; Charter member of Galveston Propeller Club; manager Gordon-Sewall Co. of Galveston and Vice-President of Gordon-Sewall Company of Houston. He was well known throughout the Marine Industry during his many years in the business. He was a staunch advocate protecting the environment. He was an avid gardener attending the first master Gardener Class in 1982.
The Galveston Daily News - November 27, 2003
OVERTON, MARY JEANETTE - Galveston - Mary Jeanette Overton, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on November 24, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, November 29, 2003, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1804 69th Street, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 7 p.m. This will be a memorial service as Mary Jeanette generously donated her body to medical science. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 3, 2003
OWENS, DARRELL WRIGHT - 1946 - 2003 - Galveston - Due to illness, he departed this life on to another life on September 27, 2003, VA Hospital. He was born April 17, 1946, to Bernice Owens at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. He was the oldest of four children. Darrell graduated from Central High School in Galveston with the class of 1964. He attended Prairie View University. While in college he was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked in various construction companies in the Galveston, Houston area. He also worked for Todd Shipyard and Lipton Tea Company.
The Galveston Daily News - July 7, 2003
OWEN, EDWARD E., 71, of Texas City, passed away July 5, 2003. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, with the Rev. R. B. Wedergren and Father Jan Kubisa officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be Monday, July 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - September 8, 2003
OWENS, ELDINE RAY - Eldine Ray Owens left this world to go home to be with Jesus, Thursday, September 4, 2003, surrounded by family and friends that she loved so dearly. She is preceded in death by her mother and baby sister. She is survived by husband, Michael D. Owens of Clear Lake; father, Carl Grover Sr. of Mason City, Iowa; children/step children Leota Runfola of Webster, Lena O'Donnell of League City, Renee O'Donnell of Kerrville, Texas, Justin Owens of Galveston, Jason Owens of Clear Lake, Courtney Jacobs of Decatur, Illinois, Russell Owens of Waterfront, New York; sister, Shirley Beal of Northwoods, Iowa; brothers, Carl Grover Sr. and Fred Grover, both of Mason City Iowa and eleven grandchildren. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - August 6, 2003
OWENS, MILTON "GLENN" -League City - Milton "Glenn" Owens, 72, of League City, Texas died unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 3, 2003. Born on April 2, 1931, in Beeville, Texas, he is survived by his wife of 50 years Anne " Nancy" Owens; sister Peggy Cade; brothers Jim Gillum, and Jerry Owens; sons Donald Owens, Robert Owens and wife Barbara, Michael Owens, Travis Owens and wife Denise, Stephen Owens and wife Marsa; daughters Sallie Villarreal and husband Michael and Frances Yeaney and husband Bradley. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Glenn was a Navy Veteran, retiring from the Navy Reserves as a Lt. Commander. Holding a Masters Degree in Accounting from Texas A&I Kingsville, Texas, he was employed at Celanese Chemical Co. until his retirement. Upon his retirement Glenn went to work for Clear Creek I.S.D. in the physical education department. He was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in League City where he helped to run the food pantry. A dedicated blood donor at Pasadena Blood Center, he was a former scout leader and little league baseball coach. Glenn will be remembered for his generosity to others and his strong love of family.
The Owens family will receive visitors at Jack Rowe Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 6, 2003, from 5-9 p.m. with a rosary being held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 1 p.m. Graveside services to be held at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas, with a reception to follow at St. Mary's. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The American Heart Association or Interfaith Ministries. Jack Rowe Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - June 4, 2003
OZENBERGER, DOROTHY MARIE THETFORD, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2003. Visitation will be held at Forest Park East Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home with interment to follow in Forest Park East Cemetery.
