Obituaries

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Denise Raymonde Jones

Denise Raymonde Jones

May 31, 2024

Denise Raymonde Jones, 97, of Texas City, Texas passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Brenham, Texas.

Per Mrs. Jones wishes there will be no funeral services or visitation. Her wishes were that half of her ashes will be placed with her deceased husband at his gravesite and half of her ashes returned to her...

Laura Olga McCandless Turner

Laura Olga McCandless Turner

May 29, 2024

Laura Olga McCandless Turner passed away May 29, 2024 at the age of 92.   She was born on November 3, 1931 to Henry and Minnie McCandless in Cabool, Missouri.  She grew up in Texas City, Texas where she graduated from high school after surviving the Texas City Disaster in 1947 as a 15-year-old at Central High.

 

While working at the...

Betty Jo Thompson

Betty Jo Thompson

May 28, 2024

Betty Jo Thompson, 80, passed away peacefully at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. 

 

Betty was born June 16, 1943 in Houston, Texas to James La Ross Schreiner and Betty Jean Wright. She has been a resident of Santa Fe for 60 years and raised her 5 children there as well. She was well known for managing a...

William (Bill) Fillip

William (Bill) Fillip

May 21, 2024

William (Bill) Fillip, 82, of Hallettsville, TX (formerly from Texas City), passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home in Hallettsville, TX.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, with a visitation from 10:00 -11:00 a.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City,

 

Bill was born August 19, 1941, in Galveston, TX.  He was raised in...

David Eugene McMahon

David Eugene McMahon

May 15, 2024

David Eugene McMahon passed away, at the age of 63, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at his home in Hitchcock, Texas. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, with a visitation from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas.

 

David was born in Vicksburg, MS on March 8,1961, to William McMahon...

Carolyn Vicknair-McCormick

Carolyn Vicknair-McCormick

May 14, 2024

Carolyn Vicknair-McCormick,  peacefully passed away, at the age of 71, at her residence in Texas City, Texas, after a courageous battle with ALS, on May 14th, 2024.

 

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt Olivet Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m....

Concepcion "Nena" Cano Tucker

Concepcion "Nena" Cano Tucker

May 13, 2024

In loving memory of Concepcion ”Nena” Cano Tucker, 77, of Mercedes, Texas. Concepcion passed peacefully on May 13, 2024, surrounded by loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Concepcion, known to many as a devoted wife, caring mother, and beloved grandmother, dedicated years of her life to her work at Amoco BP/Chocolate Bayou. Beyond her...

Joe Angel Gonzalez, Sr.

Joe Angel Gonzalez, Sr.

May 6, 2024

Joe Angel Gonzalez, Sr., 86, of Santa Fe, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, also at Emken-Linton...

Judge Ray Holbrook

Judge Ray Holbrook

May 1, 2024

Charles Ray Holbrook Jr., 97, – The ultimate Aggie, runner, biker, educator, boy scout, county judge, father, and husband, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Bryan, Texas.

 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15,...

Gayle Goldberg Stout

Gayle Goldberg Stout

Apr 30, 2024

Gayle Goldberg Stout, 88, of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home in Houston.

 

Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main St Houston TX.

 

A private family burial will take place at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.  

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abraham,...

Hershel Wayne Taylor

Hershel Wayne Taylor

Apr 29, 2024

Hershel Taylor, 76, of Texas City, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.

 

A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM, with a funeral service to follow at 6:30 PM at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

 

Hershel Taylor was born September 26, 1947, in Kokomo, Indiana. An avid fisherman, golfer, and sports enthusiast, Hershel found joy in the...

Irene Navarro-Rendon

Irene Navarro-Rendon

Apr 27, 2024

En memoria de Irene Navarro Rendón.



Irene Navarro Rendón, de 50 años, de Valle Hermoso Tamaulipas, falleció el sábado 27 de abril de 2024 en el Hospital Lyndon B. Johnson.

Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las 11:00 a. m. el 3 de mayo de 2024 en la funeraria Emken-Linton. Seguirá el entierro en el cementerio Galveston Memorial Park. El...

Frank Mata Martinez

Frank Mata Martinez

Apr 26, 2024

Frank Mata Martinez, 48, beloved husband, father, and son, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024. Born in Galveston, TX, he was the son of the late Manuel Mata Martinez. He is survived by his mother, Celia Martinez (Nacho Martinez) and survived by Grandmother Linda Padierna.

Frank leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Michelle Melendez; three...

Cyrilla Diane Soukup

Cyrilla Diane Soukup

Apr 20, 2024

Cyrilla Diane Soukup, 68, of Texas City, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024.

 

A visitation will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. A Celebration of Life will follow at 4:00 p.m.

 

Cyrilla was born March 1, 1956, in Galveston, TX. She was the first female Cable Splicer to be hired...

Joe Trevino

Joe Trevino

Apr 18, 2024

Joe Trevino, 82, was born in New Gulf, Texas to Juan B. and Natividad (Eva) Trevino. Joe passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Joe was a member of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church and served in the United States Army from June 1963 until November 1967. Joe loved to fish, and he...

Dr. Collier Cole

Dr. Collier Cole

Apr 17, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Collier Michael Cole of Dickinson, Texas. He passed away at the age of 74 years on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Webster, Texas. 

 

Collier was born on December 6, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, to Norman and Jeanne Cole. He attended Monroe High School, UCLA, and The University of Houston. He moved...

Joy Holder

Joy Holder

Apr 14, 2024

Joy Holder,95, of Texas City, Texas went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Galveston, Texas on May 5, 1928. Joy lived in Texas City with her adoring husband Morgan Holder and was married to him for 66 years until his passing in 2017. Joy then lived with her...

Roberto Campuzano

Roberto Campuzano

Apr 12, 2024

Roberto Campuzano, 87, of Texas City, Texas passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born July 2, 1936, in San Buenaventura, Mexico to the late Juan Campuzano and Maria (Garza) Campuzano.

 

Roberto is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria Campuzano; wife, Idalia Campuzano; daughter, Adriana Campuzano; sisters, Estella Rodriguez, Hortencia...

Maria "Gloria" Perez

Maria "Gloria" Perez

Apr 12, 2024

Maria Gloria Perez, 75, of Texas City, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria’s life will be celebrated in a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, followed by a burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation hours will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Edmund M. Ciavaglia

Edmund M. Ciavaglia

Apr 9, 2024

Edmund M. Ciavaglia, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Texas City, Texas.   Edmund was born August 16, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Mario and Benedetta (Bea) Ciavaglia.  In 1946, his father Mario (Mr. Mac) moved the family to Texas City.  The Ciavaglia family was among those who survived the Texas City Disaster, helping rebuild the community in the wake...