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Felicitas "Fela" Jaramillo

Felicitas "Fela" Jaramillo

Nov 20, 2025

Felicitas "Fela" Jaramillo, 80, of Texas City, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born November 23, 1944, in Mezquites Grandes S.L.P, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents Ciriaco and Romula Nieto.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Magdaleno P. Jaramillo, two sons Venancio "Benny" Jaramillo and...

Martha Sue Hunter Scoggins

Martha Sue Hunter Scoggins

Nov 13, 2025

Martha Sue Hunter Scoggins, of Texas City, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in League City at the home of her daughter, where she resided at the age of 91. She was born February 18, 1934 in Wills Point, Tx to George Vance Hunter, Sr. & Iva Mae Hunter.

While attending Texas City High School, Martha met her future husband...

"AJ” Amelius Joseph Bourgeois

"AJ” Amelius Joseph Bourgeois

Nov 10, 2025

“AJ” Amelius Joseph Bourgeois, 99, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was a day early to celebrate with his wife, Anita, on her first heavenly Veterans Day birthday. While listening to the rosary, AJ passed peacefully in his Texas City home, where he had been cared for by his daughters and a family...

Margaret "Peggy" Blizzard

Margaret "Peggy" Blizzard

Nov 8, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Blizzard, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 8th, 2025 following a short illness.

Peggy, born on March 5, 1948 in Hidalgo County, Texas, was the daughter of Fred and Waneta Morford. She spent the majority of her life in Texas, living primarily in Texas City, Texas, where she raised her only son, Adam. Peggy worked at...

William Don Gregory "Bully"

William Don Gregory "Bully"

Nov 4, 2025

William Don Gregory “Bully,” 74, of Texas City, passed from this life peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in League City with his family by his side.

“Bully” was born July 4, 1951 in Texas City to Aubrey and Susie Gregory. He was a shrimper for over 40 years, some of his happiest moments were spent fishing with family and friends,...

Mary Alice Vasquez

Mary Alice Vasquez

Oct 25, 2025

Mary Alice Vasquez, 69, of Galveston, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 10, 1956, Mary lived a full and vibrant life filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Vasquez, her parents, Toribio Serenil and Mary Lucy Velasquez-Serenil; her...

George Wendell Burchfield

George Wendell Burchfield

Oct 24, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Wendell Burchfield, 55, of Bacliff TX on October 24, 2025.

Born on October 23, 1970 in Alexandria Louisiana.

A proud graduate of Dickinson High School. Wendell went on to serve in a four-year Department of Labor approved Machinist Apprenticeship at A&A machine. He continued his trades profession at the BP Refinery and...

Ernestine Noriega

Ernestine Noriega

Oct 22, 2025

Ernestine Noriega was born on July 11, 1941, in Galveston, Texas. Ernestine Noriega 84 departed this life on October 22, 2025, at The Cottages of Clear Lake.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Funeral Mass will be...

Maryem Alyne Holt

Maryem Alyne Holt

Oct 17, 2025

Maryem Alyne Holt, 95, of Texas City, passed away on October 17, 2025, in a nursing home in San Antonio. Maryem (Siebel) was born on October 28, 1929, in Carmine, Texas. She was married to William Clifton Holt, Sr., for 61 years. They had five "active" boys; ten grandkids and eighteen great grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Robert Douglas Ervin

Robert Douglas Ervin

Oct 14, 2025

Robert Douglas Ervin, 66, of Texas City, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Robert enjoyed singing, playing guitar, golfing, and hunting with family and friends. He was also very skilled in woodworking and loved tinkering in his shop. He loved socializing and never met a stranger he wouldn't talk to or share a laugh with. He...

John "Piggy" Gerami

John "Piggy" Gerami

Oct 1, 2025

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of John “Piggy” Gerami, on October 1, 2025. He was born and raised in Galveston, Texas on May 26, 1938. Piggy lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by family and friends who cherished him dearly. He graduated from Kirwin High School in 1956. He was a Retired...

Barbara Ann Miller

Barbara Ann Miller

Sep 27, 2025

Barbara Ann Miller, 87, born in Houma, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at The Cottages of League City. She was the daughter of the late Manson and Alma Cocke of Texas City. 

Barbara is now reunited in heaven with her devoted husband, Michael Miller, and her children, Cynthia Renaud and Melvin Halfmann Jr., along with her grandchild, Jacob...

Helen Jean Thompson

Helen Jean Thompson

Sep 26, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Helen Jean Thompson, who departed this life peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 89.

Helen was born on April 6, 1936, to Bertha and Peter Stoot in Opelousas, Louisiana, the 3rd of 8 children. She attended J.S. Clark High School in Opelousas, where she began a lifelong...

Filomena Loflin

Filomena Loflin

Sep 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Filomena Loflin

Sunrise: May 4, 1930, ~ Sunset: September 25, 2025



Filomena Loflin was called home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 95, closing a long and meaningful chapter of a life lived through many seasons. Filomena was born on May 4, 1930, in Rochester, New York to the late Frances (Innuzzi) Caselli and Louis...

Sylvia M. Hext

Sylvia M. Hext

Sep 24, 2025

Sylvia M. Hext, 98 of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Solidago Health and Rehab.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025, prior to the services.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway,...

Sharon Cornish Stewart

Sharon Cornish Stewart

Sep 20, 2025

Sharon Stewart, 69, of Texas City, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Mainland Center Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery...

Carmen Aida Melchor

Carmen Aida Melchor

Sep 19, 2025

Carmen Aida Melchor, 86, passed peacefully on September 19, 2025. Carmen was born in Texas City, Texas on March 23, 1939.

She cherished the family and friends who brought joy, love and laughter to her life. Her greatest blessings were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nephews and nieces and many friends.

Carmen was a constant source of strength, wisdom, steadfast faith and...

Jimmy Medina

Jimmy Medina

Sep 17, 2025

Jimmy Medina sadly passed away on September 17, 2025 at the UTMB Hospital, League City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Emken-Linton funeral home in Texas City, Texas with a visitation from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Jimmy Medina was born on October 15, 1937 in Texas City, Texas.

Jimmy was a barber by trade and after...

Lindsay Ray Hernandez

Lindsay Ray Hernandez

Sep 12, 2025

Our sweet loving Lindsay passed away at HCA Healthcare Mainland in Texas City due to complications from the condition she was diagnosed with in 2017, Chiari Malformation. She fought a hard battle for over 8 yrs. She is survived by her daughter Kyrston Hernandez; mom & step-dad Maggie & Daniel Torres; dad Mario Hernandez Sr.; sister Ashley Hernandez; brother Mario...

Brandi Faye Rost

Brandi Faye Rost

Sep 11, 2025

Brandi Faye Rost, 48, resident of Texas City, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on September 11, 2025. Brandi was born on November 5, 1976, in Lufkin, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Tx. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at...