Recent Obituaries
Ruth Chapa
May 30, 2014
RUTH J. CHAPA Ruth J. Wella Chapa, 86, of Texas City passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Angel officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs....
Mario Miranda, Jr.
May 26, 2014
MARIO R. MIRANDA, JR. Mario R. Miranda Jr., 16, of Texas City, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at UTMB Galveston. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas with Father Tom Ponzini officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Edward Rodriguez
May 23, 2014
EDWARD S. RODRIGUEZ, SR. Edward S. Rodriguez, Sr. went to be with the Lord Friday, May 23, 2014 at The Pointe Hospice Center in Webster. He was surrounded by his loved ones. A Mass will be held 10:00a.m., Friday, May 30, 2014, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 1200 Cedar at Laurel, LaMarque. Burial will follow Mass at...
Juanita Gilreath
May 20, 2014
JUANITA MARIE GILREATH Juanita Marie Gilreath, 83, a longtime resident of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born January 12, 1931, in Lovelady, Texas to George and Bertha Holliday. Mrs. Gilreath retired after 29 years if service from Texas City High School as the Cafeteria Manager. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May...
Ernest Brinkman
May 20, 2014
Ernest John Brinkman Ernest John Brinkman, 85, of Clear Lake City, passed away May 23, 2014 at his residence. Ernie was born July 25, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas. He resided in Texas City, Texas for 38 years He was a graduate of Rice University where he received his Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering. After his graduation from Rice...
Lilia Flores
May 19, 2014
LILIA M. FLORES Lilia M. Flores, of Texas City went to her final rest on Monday, May 19, 2014, at the age of 76. Mrs. Flores was born on January 1, 1938. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2014, at St. Marys of the Miraculous Medal. Burial will follow at Forest Park...
Waldo Johnson
May 19, 2014
WALDO JOHNSON Waldo Johnson, long time Texas City resident, was born in Texas City April 28, 1918 and died May 19, 2014 at age 96. He was the son of former Texas City Mayor E.A. Johnson and wife Epha Johnson. He graduated from Texas City High School and went to work at the Stone Oil Company which later became...
Sean Martin
May 17, 2014
SEAN THOMAS MARTIN Sean Thomas Martin, 24, of San Leon passed away May 17, 2014 at his residence. Funeral Services will be 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Additional services and burial will be in Williamsfield, Ohio.
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Charles Lackey
May 15, 2014
Charles Edward Lackey I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Charles Edward Lackey, age 100, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was born in Eufala, Oklahoma July 8, 1913, then known as Indian Territory to James T. Lackey and Lennie Belle Wilkerson....
Vincente Gongora
May 5, 2014
VICENTE ROMO GONGORA Vicente Romo Gongora, of Texas City, Texas, formerly of Galveston, passed away May 5, 2014. Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at HayesGrace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Emken Linton Funeral Home of Texas...
George Freeborn
May 4, 2014
GEORGE FREEBORN, SR. George H. Freeborn, Sr., former mayor of La Marque, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014. George was born to Louise and Cyril Freeborn in Houston, Texas, on December 10, 1927. George graduated from Lamar High School and then the University of Houston with a degree in Transportation in 1950. In 1953, George met and...
Kathryn Delle
Apr 24, 2014
Kathryne Vanskike Delle Kathryne Delle, 84, of Alba, TX and longtime Galveston resident passed away April 24, 2014 in Texas City, She was born June 18, 1929 to Joe and Ann Elliott in Chicago, IL. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City, TX. Burial will follow at Galveston...
Ophelia Dodd
Apr 20, 2014
OPHELIA DODD Ophelia Dodd, 95, of Austin, and a former longtime resident of La Marque, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home...
Charles Froeschl
Apr 19, 2014
CHARLES FROESCHL Charles Froeschl, passed away April 19, 2014 at the age of 90. Visitation will be 5:007:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Graveside Service will be held at Trinity Cemetery, Jefferson, Texas on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Charles was born September 29, 1923 in Steyr, Austria. He came to Galveston, Texas...
Brenda Cook
Apr 18, 2014
BRENDA ANN COOK Brenda Cook, 57, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2014, at St. Marys of The Miraculous Medal Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:007:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas...
Carrie Baker
Apr 18, 2014
CARRIE BORN BAKER Carrie Born Baker, 88, passed from this life April 18, 2014 at UTMB in Galveston from a sudden stroke. She was born June 14, 1925 in Texas City to the late William H. and Julia May Born. Carrie lived most of her life here in Texas City where she attended school and raised her family. Carrie...
Ronald Dobson
Apr 18, 2014
RONALD RONNIE DOBSON On April 18, 2014 our Daddy left this world after a long illness. He went peacefully in his sleep with both of his daughters and a granddaughter holding his hands. Ronnie was born September 11, 1943. He was preceded in death by his mother Iona Pearl Shaw, his father, Eddie Dobson, a daughter, Ronda Dobson and...
Perren Dorothy
Apr 17, 2014
DOROTHY PERREN Dorothy Perren, 82, of Texas City passed away on April 17, 2014 at Cornerstone Hospital in Clear Lake. She was born on February 24, 1932 in Navasota, Texas to Stanley and Ester Ginglewood. Her fond memories were camping with the Good Sams Camping Club, fishing and going to a casino. Her special memories were the times spent...
Christine Bennett
Apr 15, 2014
CHRISTINE BENNETT Christine Bennett born April 12, 1932 passed away from life Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Galveston, Texas. Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 18, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home....
Ruth Mobley
Apr 9, 2014
VIRGINA RUTH MOBLEY Virgina Ruth Mobley, 99, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Harbourview Care Center. Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 6:00 P.M. Graveside Service will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle...
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