Recent Obituaries

May 3, 2023

Mary Apolinar, 93, of Pecos, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 03, 2023, in the home of her son surrounded by family. Mary was born August 15, 1929, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Wenceslao and Dolores Calderon.

A devout Catholic and active member of the Church, she spent time working the Santa Rosa Food...

Apr 24, 2023

Patricia Jo Simpson, known to most as Patty, was a sister, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother.  She was born in Benedict, Nebraska on June 23, 1958 and left this earth on April 23, 2023 on her 46th wedding anniversary. Her loving husband, DC said that Patty was going to make sure he would never forget their anniversary!...

Apr 24, 2023

Claudio Herrera, de 61 años, falleció el Lunes 24 de Abril de 2023 en HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland. Se fue en paz a rodeado de toda su familia.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el Lunes 1 de Mayo de 2023 a las 5:00 p. m. en Emken-Linton Funeral Home en Texas City, TX. El entierro seguirá...

Apr 21, 2023

Emery Fontenot, 83, of Texas City, passed away Friday. April 21, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Webster.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday May 3, 2023, with a visitation starting at 5:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Emery was born August 1, 1939, in Lafayette, Louisiana.  He was a...

Apr 15, 2023

Sybil Richbook, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born in Galveston, on June 30, 1927, to the late Rae and Ike Lippmann.

She married Seymour Richbook in 1947. She was a homemaker and co-owner of the family business, King’s Jewelers in Texas City.

She is a survivor of the 1947 Texas City...

Apr 12, 2023

Curtis Pounds was called home to the Lord on Wednesday April 12, 2023.

Born August 8, 1957, to Charles and Joyce Pounds.  All who knew Curtis he was a loving son, husband, supportive father and grandfather “Pops”, and friend to so many.

Curtis had an overwhelming love for his family.  He was an athlete throughout...

Apr 9, 2023

Steven Lowell Sanders passed peacefully on April 9, 2023.  Steve was born on February 6, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan. Steve graduated high school in 1973 at Cooper City, Florida and joined the U.S. Army shortly thereafter.  He was assigned to McNair Kaserne in Hochst, Germany where he met his wife of 45 years, Gail.  The two were married May...

Apr 1, 2023

Duncan Eve Atkinson, devoted father, devout Catholic, proud military member, and successful mechanical engineer passed away April 1, 2023.

Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday , April 11 , 2023 with a visitation from 4:30 p.m – 6:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Graveside service will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April...

Mar 28, 2023

Epifanio V. Mata, 98, of Dickinson, passed away March 28, 2023 at his place of residence.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church of Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023...

Mar 27, 2023

Walter Ronald Pickett was born September 1, 1923 in Haynesville, Louisiana and passed away on March 27, 2023 at the age of 99 at Village on the Park, Friendswood, Texas. He was a long-time resident of Texas City until January 2016 when he moved to the Village.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 7,...

Mar 27, 2023

Joseph "Jay" William Moore, Jr., 57, passed as a result of glioblastoma on March 27, 2023 at his home and surrounded by family. Jay was born October 28, 1965, in North Little Rock, AR, the son of Joseph and Joyce Moore, and resided in Texas City since 1967. He was married to the love of his life, Kelli Culver...

Mar 19, 2023

Frances Marie Weber, 92, of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19, 2023, at Kindred Hospital Clear Lake.

Frances was born on March 14, 1931, to Doctors Wiley Raymond and Sophia Ann Towery in Yorktown, Texas. She graduated from Cuero High School and attended Southwest State Teachers College where she met her husband Lawrence...

Mar 18, 2023

Joe Henry Kainer, Sr. passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born August 9, 1941 to Henry Lawrence Kainer and May Lena Grohmann Kainer in Columbus, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 11:00...

Mar 12, 2023

Herman Thomas Toups Jr., age 73, of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Baylor St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas. A visitation with family will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expwy, Texas...

Mar 5, 2023

Stephen Glenn Horner, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023, at the age of 72.  Born on August 9, 1950, in Duncan, Oklahoma, Steve spent most of his childhood in Michigan before moving to Texas City as a teenager.

After graduating from Texas City High School in 1968, Steve attended Sam Houston State...

Feb 22, 2023

Martha Ann Morris, 73, of Dickinson, formerly of Galveston, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Orchard Park Nursing Home following a lengthy battle with cancer and dementia.

She was born February 19, 1950 in Texas City to Rubert and Evon Byrd. She was the apple of their eye. She graduated from Texas City High School...

Feb 18, 2023

Leta Jane Spier, 85, of Texas City, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Mainland Hospital. Leta was born June 6, 1937, in Edom, Texas to the late Oleta Minnie (McLamee) and Enlo Pernell Gray. She was a homemaker & childcare provider. She was known for her baking skills. She is preceded in death by her parents Enlo &...

Feb 16, 2023

Mark Hulan Sumrall, age 69, laid down the working tools of life on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in La Marque, Texas. Mark was born August the 3, 1953, to Paul Hulan and Johnnie Mae Sumrall in Texas City, Texas. Mark graduated from La Marque High School in 1971 and enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his...

Feb 12, 2023

Paul Howard Moore, 74, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Mainland Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday February 25, 2023, at Emken -Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be an hour prior from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Paul was...