Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Donald McLearen
Sep 9, 2025
Born in DeLeon, Texas, to Virgil and Bertha McLearen, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty McLearen; daughters, Lisa Godeaux Alaniz and Christine Godeaux Hudson; son-in-law, Jesse Alaniz; grandchildren, Michelle Tauer (Alex), Jessica Alaniz, Erika Cadriel (Randy), Adam Alaniz (Stephanie), Madison Hudson, and Brayden Hudson; and great-grandchildren, Cameron, Langstin, Leah, Jacob, Adam, Kaydence, Angie, and Blake.
The family...
Charlotte Westerlage
Sep 9, 2025
Charlotte Westerlage, 92, of La Marque, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Itasca, Texas, Charlotte lived most of her life in La Marque, where she built a legacy of faith, family, and service.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Westerlage III, her mother, Jewell Donham, and her sister,...
Martha Frances Johnson Morgan Loisey
Aug 28, 2025
Martha Frances Johnson Morgan Loisey left her earthly home on August 28, 2025 while living with her sister Linda and husband Jerry Cooper in Texas City, TX. Martha was born February 06, 1926, outside of Greenville, Texas, in the Jacobia community.
Her parents were Warren Perry Johnson and Catherine Odessa Oliver Johnson. Her grandparents were James William Johnson and Margaret Alta...
Cora Eleanor Billingsley
Aug 27, 2025
Cora Eleanor Billingsley, 87, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Cora Eleanor Billingsley was born November 11, 1937 in Center, Texas, to Cora Eleanor Hutto and John Ulman Majors.
She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Cheryl H. Carter and husband William (Bill) Carter; granddaughters, Michelle Billingsley, Torrie Marcellino and husband Stephen Marcellino, and Samantha Simmons; grandsons, William A....
John Adolph Walker, III
Aug 26, 2025
John A. Walker III, 71, of Santa Fe, TX passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones and his ever-faithful dog, Penny.
Born on December 12, 1953, John lived life to the fullest, through his kindness, laughter, and adventurous spirit. He was known for his incredible generosity, big smile, and witty sense of humor.
John and his wife...
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