Recent Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Mary Frances Boatman Armstrong, 88, of Santa Fe, Tx, passed away peacefully Friday, November 18, 2022, at her residence in Santa Fe, Tx.

Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2022, with a visitation from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Mary Frances was born September...

Nov 14, 2022

David M. Cantu, 65, of Texas City, TX, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on April 24, 1957 to Andrea and Apolinar Cantu in Raymondville, Texas.

In 1975, David met the love of his life, Diana Canul, in Brownsville, TX and they married on November 28,...

Nov 12, 2022

Demi Rose Wright was born silently into this world on 11-12-22, at 11:05 a.m. weighing 4.02 lbs. and measuring 17 inches long. She gained her angel wings and was led into the clouds. She was perfect from her full head of red hair all the way to her toes.

A visitation will be...

Nov 10, 2022

Jerry Charles Payne, 74, passed away Thursday, November 10, in Galveston, Texas. Jerry was born to George and Julia Payne on October 17, 1948, in Honolulu, HI. He was mostly raised in California but moved to Texas in 1972.

Jerry was a member of Highlands Baptist Church for many years and also sang in the choir. He...

Nov 9, 2022

Max J. Montegut Jr., 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 9th, 2022.

Maxime Joseph Montegut Jr. was born in New Orleans on March 10th, 1931 to the late Maxime Joseph Montegut Sr. and Anne Agnes Babin. Max Sr's employment with Standard Oil brought the family to Texas City in 1933, where he lived the remainder of his...

Nov 5, 2022

Joan Marie Blackwell Faust, 79, of Texas City, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Joan was born to Sidney Richard Blackwell and Ruby Ruth Hagelman Blackwell on April 20, 1943 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas. She graduated from La Marque High School in La Marque, Texas in 1961...

Oct 30, 2022

Sofi Reyes, 77, of Texas City, was surrounded with family upon her homecoming on October 30, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2022, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal in Texas City, TX. The service will be streamed live at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Texas City Youtube page. Sofi was...

Oct 28, 2022

Richard Lara Garza “Chico”, of Beaumont, died in a tragic work accident on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born on December 4, 1956, in Tacoma, Washington to Tony Rodriguez Garza and Josephine Lara Garza. Richard graduated from Texas City High School in 1975 and then attended the Police Academy at the College of the Mainland. He joined the...

Oct 27, 2022

Vonda Ann (Odom) Daniels, 81, passed away on October 27, 2022. She was born in Mississippi but was a long-time resident of Texas City. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Texas City Missionary Baptist Church 2402 32nd Ave North by Pastor Brother Carl Strickland. Followed by a celebration of life at American Legion...

Oct 14, 2022

Gloria L. Stifflemire, 76, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Emken-Linton...

Oct 8, 2022

Linda Diane Zikes, 64, of Aurora, CO entered heaven on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Diane was born December 26, 1957 in Bryan, TX. She was a former longtime resident of Texas City and moved to Aurora, CO in 2006. Diane was a member of Southeast Christian Church in Parker, CO. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed gardening, reading,...

Oct 7, 2022

Shirley Lureen Burke, 95, of Avondale, Arizona, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, in the presence of loved ones. She is preceded in death by Leo, her loving husband of 44 years and is survived by her children Linda Coventry (Dennis), Thomas Burke (Trudy), Kathleen Burke, Joan Burke-Kelly, William Burke (Ann), Patricia Burke Wong (Wray), Michael Burke (Lorrie),...

Oct 3, 2022

Glenn Russell Coffey, 72, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2022. The memorial services will be announced at a later date. Glenn Russell Coffey was born January 27, 1950 in Seamen, Ohio and raised in Warner Robins Ga. Russ graduated from the Work Core and received his high school diploma at the age of 15. Russ joined...

Oct 1, 2022

William O. "Bill" Fritch Jr, 93, of Texas City was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in League City. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Minister Russell McLaughlin officiating. Visitation will be prior to services on Saturday, October...

Oct 1, 2022

Thomas Kent Martin (81) of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Galveston, Texas on May 8, 1941, son of Samuel Henderson Martin and Mary Virginia (Burton) Martin. He was a graduate of Texas City High School followed by service in the United States Air...

Sep 30, 2022

Martha (Sissy) Christiansen Stringer, 87, of Texas City, passed away September 30, 2022 at her home due to cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday October 6, 2022, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022...

Sep 28, 2022

Linda Dunn, 69, of Friendswood, TX, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born December 4, 1952 in Galveston, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., with a visitation from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Mary Queen Catholic Church in Friendswood, TX. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson,...

Sep 28, 2022

Patricia May Tull Daniel, 81, of League City, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Liberty, Texas. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2500 Piney Grove Rd. Henderson, TN 38340 in Hardenman County. Burial will follow at Piney Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 4,...

Sep 28, 2022

Wallis Claire Adams, 79, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M., and services will begin at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Burial will follow at Galveston County Memorial Cemetery. Wally...

Sep 25, 2022

Dr. James West, a longtime Veterinarian, died unexpectedly at the age of 76, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born March 09,1946 in Texas City, Texas to Albert M. and Virginia West. Jim grew up playing sports and fishing. He attended and graduated from Texas City High School, Class of 1964. Jim loved playing football for...