Recent Obituaries
Jimmy Faulkner
Oct 17, 2016
Jimmy D. Faulkner of Abilene, Texas died October 17, 2016 at 1:01 p.m. Jimmy was born October 30, 1932 in Seguin, Texas to J.D. and Mattie (Thomas) Faulkner. He traveled with his parents during his father's career in the oil field, attending many different schools during this time and graduated from Snyder High School in Snyder, Texas in 1951....
Karen Picard
Oct 11, 2016
On Thursday morning October 11, 2016 our special angel Karen Picard was called to join her beloved husband, Benny Picard and mother Mary Stark in the heavenly mansion our father has prepared for her. Karen made her home and raised a family in Texas City, where she came to be known by many of her children's friends as "Mama...
Betty Morrison
Oct 10, 2016
Betty Alberta Miller-Morrison passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on October 10, 2016 in Garland Texas. Betty was born in Picture Rock Pennsylvania on November 9, 1924 to Harry J. and Grace Ida Miller. She was the third of six children. Having been baptized early in life Betty embraced and loved the Lord with her whole heart...
Eleanor Sole
Oct 8, 2016
Eleanor Jane Sole, 85, of League City, TX, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, TX. Eleanor was born August 8, 1931, to John and Jennie (née De Reus) Schippers in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1949. Eleanor was a longtime resident of...
Frank Yanas
Oct 3, 2016
Frank Yanas, 62, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family. Born in Texas City to Juan and Rafaela Yanas, Frank graduated from Texas City High School in 1973. His career as an operator spanned many years at the local refineries in Texas City until his retirement from Ashland in 2015. He...
Billy Mcclaran
Sep 30, 2016
Billy Wayne McClaran passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his daughter and granddaughter's telling him they loved him on Friday, September 30th. Bill McClaran was born on December 4, 1947 in the town of Texas City, Texas. He was the middle child of A.B. and Helen McClaran. Bill grew up in Texas...
Charles Lilienstern
Sep 30, 2016
Holman Lilienstern, born on the 22nd of July, 1914, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the late Aileen Holman and the late Eugene S. Lilienstern, passed away on September 30, 2016. He was 102. Holman was a prominent attorney for the City of Texas City and the TCISD who retired from law practice in 1995. He was a devoted husband,...
Steve Noriega, Jr.
Sep 28, 2016
Steve Noriega Jr. was born on October 4, 1960 in Galveston, Texas. Steve Noriega Jr. 55, departed this life on September 28, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends in Texas City, Texas. A visitation will be Monday, October 3, 2016 from 5-7 pm, Rosary 7 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. A...
Carol Patterson
Sep 25, 2016
Carol Jean Patterson, 71, was called to her new home by the Lord on September 25, 2016 with family by her side. She was born October 27, 1944 to the union of John Clemith Quebe and Florence Quebe in Galveston Texas. She was a loving Mother who focused her attention on her five children. She was actively involved socially,...
Edward Sauer
Sep 24, 2016
Edward Raymond Sauer, 87, born in Galveston December 21, 1928 and a long-time resident of Texas City, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Bayou Vista. After starting his first job as a paper boy when he was nine years old, Ed worked various places around Galveston including Rex Laundry, Wrights Drug Stores, State Theatre and Houston Light &...
Kay James
Sep 23, 2016
Kay James, 87, of Texas City, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in Texas City. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 27, at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Kay James was born January 28, 1929 in Stephens Bray, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie James. Survivors include her children,...
Ralph Reyna
Sep 23, 2016
Ralph Anthony Reyna, 56, of La Marque, passed away September 23, 2016. Mass services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2016 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2016 with a rosary to follow...
Mr. Dolores Velasquez
Sep 18, 2016
On Sunday, September 18th, one day past his 93rd birthday Dolores "Lolo " Velasquez was called home to his heavenly Father, at home surrounded by family. There he was greeted with open arms by his wife Dominga and son Joe. What a beautiful reunion. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016 with a visitation from...
Linda Bullock
Sep 17, 2016
Linda Sue Bullock, 69, of Texas City, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Linda...
Edward Meaney
Sep 16, 2016
Edward Andrew Meaney, age 84, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at his home in League City, Texas. Ed was born September 20, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to Thomas James Meaney and Alice Loraine Andrews. He attended Gonzaga College High School and The Catholic University of America where he received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ed served...
John Starkey, Jr.
Sep 11, 2016
John William Starkey, Jr., 87, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2016, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Strickland officiating. Entombment will follow at Hayes-Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September...
Virgil Turner
Sep 5, 2016
Virgil Alfred Turner, 89, of Texas City, passed away September 5, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2016 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Virgil was born...
Carl Sullivan, Sr.
Sep 5, 2016
Carl Dean Sullivan, Sr. was called to his heavenly home Monday, September 5, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Carl was...
Johnnie Thompson
Sep 3, 2016
On September 3rd, 2016 Johnnie Dee Thompson, 66, passed away in his home in Texas City, TX. John was born in Portis, KS on August 13th, 1950 to the late Johnnie D. Thompson and Vonda St. Clair Thompson. John is survived by his wife, Marsha Thompson and his daughter, Stephanie Thompson. John was preceded in death by his sister...
John Smith
Aug 22, 2016
John W. (Johnny) Smith, Jr., 80, of Houston, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at his residence. A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay. He is preceded in death by parents, John and Ruth Smith and grandson, Christopher Quinn Smith. Survivors include his...
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