Obituaries
1942
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas October 28, 1942LOCKE, LOUISE MILLER 6-28-1866 10-26-1942 Last rites held for Mrs. Louise Miller Locke, 76, will be held this afternoon at 4, o'clock, at J. Levy & Bros. funeral home with Dr. Mark C. Magers officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Locke, native of Galveston died Monday at her residence 1212 F.
Active pallbearers will be; William F. Locke, Jr., Herbert Locke, Alva Schreiber, William Schreiber, S. A Fouche and Joseph Schreiber.
All pallbearers with the exception of Mr. Fouche are nephews of Mrs. Locke's.
Surviving are her husband, Capt. Henry Locke and other relatives. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1944
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas - August 20, 1944LOCKE, CAPTAIN H. HENRY 10-4-1860 8-18-1944 (from gravestone)
Henry Locke Retired Sea Captain Dies Capt. Henry Locke, 88, retired sea captain, died Friday evening at his residence, 1212 F, after a brief illness. He had been a resident of Galveston for the past 50 years.
Born in Quintana, Tex. Oct 4, 1860, he went to sea at the age of 13 with his brother. He acquired his own sailing schooner at the age of 21, and operated it and two other schooners between Galveston and the mouth of the Brazos River, Corpus Christi, and Port Isabel until his retirement from active sea duty in 1916.
He is survived by a brother William Frederick Locke, Sr. of Galveston, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at J. Levy & Bros. funeral home, with Dr. Mark C. Magers officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be William F. Locke, Jr., Herbert Locke, S. A. Fouche, Harold Duble, Charles Duble and William J. Schreiber. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas July 26, 1944
LOCKE,SR., LEWIS Galveston 1865 1944 Capt. Lewis Locke, 79, died at his residence, 1620 I at 2:25 yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Locke; three daughters, Mrs. Leona Locke Juhring, Mrs. Mae Locke Sneyd, all of Galveston, and Mrs. Eunice Smith of Millbrae, Cal.' One son, Lewis Locke, Jr., two brothers, William Locke and Capt. Henry Locke, both of Galveston; four grandchildren and other relatives.
Capt Lock was born May 10, 1865 in Quintana, Tex. But had lived in Galveston since 1900. He was a retired Captain of the Galveston, Texas City Bar Pilots for more than 30 years and had been a Captain on other vessels since early manhood. He was a member of Tucker Lodge No 297, A.F. & A.M., and El Mina Shrine Temple.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by J. Levy & Bros. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1949
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas September 25, 1949LOCKE, MARY R. 1864 1949 Mrs. Mary Locke obsequies Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary R. Locke, 85, who died early Saturday morning at her home, 1620 I, will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at J. Levy & Bros. funeral home. Rev. Mouzon Bass will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include W. A. Leech, Jr., E. C. Werner, J. A. Torregrossa, William F. Locke, Jr., Robert Gates and Capt. A. M. Carlson.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs.Leona Locke Juhring, Mrs. Mae Locke Sneyd and Miss Sadie L. Henck,all of Galveston and Mrs. Eunice Lock Smith of Fresno, Cal; one brother, Harry C. Henck of Galveston; four grandchildren, Mrs. F. J. Torregrossa of Galveston, Linda Law Smith of Fresno and Lewis Locke of Honolulu, and two great grand-children. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1990
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas - October 26, 1990LOWE, MILDRED V. GALVESTON Mildred V. Lowe, 85, of Galveston died at her residence.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at J. Levy & Bro. Chapel. Burial follows at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation is 5 8 p.m. today at J. Levy & Bro. Chapel.
Born March 3, 1905, in Whelling, W. Va., Mrs. Lowe was a housewife and member of Central Christian Church of Galveston.
Survivors include her husband, Clair C. Lowe; children, Duane H. and Carolyn Lowe; and two grandsons.
Pallbearers are Kirk R. Lowe, Brent D. Lowe, Hardy McCoy, Wilson Clement, Havis Whitaker and John DeVries. J. Levy & Bro. 2128 Broadway Galveston, Texas 763-4621
Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 16, 1993LOPEZ, ALPHONSE BERNARD SR. 'AL' . Born September 17, 1907, Died April 14, 1993
1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 12, 1994LASELL, ALVAH DANFORTH JR. 'AL' Born September 12, 1915, Died June 9, 1994
1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 30, 1996LEHMANN, PAUL H. SR. Born July 19, 1919, Died November 28, 1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 25, 1996
LUNDAY, DERRICK JOSEPH Died November 23, 1996
1998
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas - August 16, 1998LeFORS, ELOISE DILTZ Died August 13, 1998
2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 24, 2002LABUZAN, HELEN - GALVESTON Helen Labuzan, 86, of Galveston, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002, in Galveston. Services are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 15, 2002
LANDEROS, MARIA DeLaLUZ MARTINEZ Maria DeLaLuz Martinez Landeros, 59, of Galveston died Friday, June 14, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 18, 2002
LANNING, EVELYN JOSEPHINE - Algoa Mrs. Evelyn Josephine Lanning passed from this life Tuesday morning, September 17, 2002, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501. Hayes Funeral Home
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 7, 2002
LaVELLE, MARY - Galveston Mary LaVelle, age 105, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2002 at Gulf Health Care.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 15, 2002
LAW, FRANCES LOUISE PHILLIPS - League City Frances Louise Phillips Law died at her home in League City on Sunday, August 11, 2002, after a brief illness. Services under direction of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 5, 2002
LAWRENCE, HELEN BAYES resident of Bayview for over fifty years, passed away on September 23, 2002, at her residence in Grosebeck, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 13, 2002
LAWSON, DON F. Don F. Lawson, 69, of Texas City, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002, at his home in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 14, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 10, 2002
LAYLAND, GLENN RUSSELL - Tomball Mr. Glenn Russell Layland, 78, passed from this life Thursday in Tomball. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 14, 2002
LEATHERBERRY, MARY MARGARET - Galveston Mary Margaret Leatherberry, age 80, died at her residence in Galveston, Friday, September 13, 2002. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas - February 9, 2002
LEDESMA, JR., CANDELARIO J. - Texas City Candelario J. Ledesma, Jr., 46, passed away at his residence in Texas City. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 2, 2002
LEE, JOHNNIE MAE - Mrs. Johnnie Mae Lee was born in Houston, Texas on September 1, 1937, to John and Helen Washington. She departed this life Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Doctor's Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland at 4:14p.m. A memorial will be held Friday July 5, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at Bibleway Fellowship Baptist Church, 10120 Hartsook Rd. Houston, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 24, 2002
LEE, JOSEPHINE - Galveston Josephine Lee, 92, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Sunbridge Rest Home, Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Arrangements are pending with Fields-Augustus Funeral Home, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550 and Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 8, 2002
LEINING, BEN E. Houston, Texas Ben E. Leining, 96, passed away September 6, 2002. Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 11, 2002
LEMA, GLORIA ANN COOK - Galveston Gloria Lema passed away October 6, 2002. Services are private.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 14, 2002
LEVY, JR., MRS. HARRY "EVA WATSON" - Galveston Mrs. Harry "Eva Watson" Levy, Jr. was born on June 7, 1911, in Galveston, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 2, 2002
LEVY, JR., MARION J. , scholar of modernization, dies at 83. Marion J. Levy, Jr., the Musgrave Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, emeritus, died Sunday, May 26 of complications from Parkinson's Disease, from which he had suffered for several years. He was 83.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 4, 2002
LILLIE, TOMMY of Santa Fe, passed away Friday evening, February 1, 2002, in Houston. Services are with Hayes Funeral Home, Santa Fe, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 2, 2002
LIPPOLD, GLADYS CHAMBERLAIN Gladys Chamberlain Lippold, 83, a resident of Santa Fe, Texas passed away after a courageous batter with cancer on August 30, 2002. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Hitchcock under the direction of James Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 4, 2002
LIPSCOMB, ANTHONY DARNELL - Galveston Anthony Darnell Lipscomb, 37, departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 13, 2002
LITTLETON, SAMMIE 'SAM' - LA MARQUE Mr. Sammie "Sam" Littleton passed away Thursday, July 11, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City at the age of 86.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 3, 2002
LOCK, HERBERT H. 73, of Dickinson, Texas peacefully left our world on Friday, February 1, 2002, services with James Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 3, 2002
LOCKHARDT, NORMAN E. - Santa Fe Norman E. Lockhardt, 53, of Santa Fe passed away Monday, April 1, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 6, 2002
LOERA, RAFAEL - Texas City Rafael Loera, age 71, of Galveston, died Saturday, January 5, 2002, at College Park Care Center in Texas City. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.(409-765-8080)
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 30, 2002
LOMAX, JR., BLANCHARD O. B. 'BOBBY' -Houston The Rev. Blanchard O.B. "Bobby" Lomax, Jr. passed from this life Saturday, August 24, 2002, at Park Plaza Hospital in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2002, with the funeral services following at 11 a.m. at First New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 2006 Gregg, Houston, Texas
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 27, 2002
LOONEY, JOAN - Austin Joan Looney, age 61, of Austin, Texas, died Monday, March 25, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 3, 2002
LOPEZ, GUADALUPE GARICIA LOPEZ - Guadalupe Garcia Lopez born on December 10, 1933, in Galveston, Texas passed into the Lord's arms after a lengthy battle. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 3, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road in Houston, Rite of Committal will follow in SouthPark Cemetery.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 6, 2002
LOPEZ, JESUS - Santa Fe Mr. Jesus Lopez, 67, passed from this life Saturday evening in Galveston. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 19, 2002
LOPEZ, JOHN LAGO - Texas City John Lago Lopez passed away Saturday, August 17, 2002 at his residence. Services are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 26, 2002
LORUSSO, ANGELO - DALLAS Angelo Lorusso, 86, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Doctors Hospital in Dallas after a lengthy illness. Services are in Tyler, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 16, 2002
LOVE, LOVENIA Lovenia Love, age 85, of Galveston died Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 12, 2002
LOVETT, ANGIE LEE Angie Lee Lovett, 78, of Galveston died Monday, November 11, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 16, 2002
LUERSON, HENRY L. - 79, of Texas City, passed away October 11, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 5 - 7 p.m. at Christ Church Fellowship, TexasCity.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 12, 2002
LUDGATE, JR., MILTON E. - Galveston Milton E. Ludgate, Jr., 56, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2002 at his residence in Galveston Texas. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 23, 2002
LYONS, LOIS L. - passed away on February 18, 2002. Services will be today at 11:00 a.m. and she will lie in state at the Chapel of James Stripling Funeral Home, 1402 Cleburne St., Houston, from 10 - 11 a.m.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003LACEY, WILLIE MARIE 'WILL' SIMPSON - Galveston-Willie Marie "Will" Simpson Lacey, 72, servant of the Lord, received her reward on Sunday, August 31, 2003, at U.T.M.B. Hospital. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at 11a.m. at the Shiloh AME Church with Pastor Willie Brown, officiating and Rev. Michael Bell, eulogist. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - September 9, 2003
LAFLIN, FAYE - Texas City - Faye Laflin, 90, of Texas City formerly of Wheeler, Texas passed away Saturday, September 6, 2003, at the Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. Faye was born December 2, 1912, in Bowie, Texas to R. D. and Hattie Bell Dunham. She was a former member of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Baptist Church of Wheeler, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
LAGANA, MONSIGNOR FRANK S. - Monsignor Frank A Lagana died peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2003. He was 90 years old. Msgr. Lagana was the senior priest of the diocese of Galveston-Houston, having been ordained on May 18, 1939, by the late Bishop C.E. Byrne at the St. Mary Seminary Chapel, La Porte, Texas. He served the church as assistant Pastor of Shrine of the True Cross Church, Dickinson (1939-1951) and was the founding Pastor of Queen of Peace Church, La Marque (1951 until his retirement in 1983). He was named a Domestic Prelate with the title Monsignor on December 10, 1965. He was an accomplished figure ice skater who skated until injury forced him to "hang up his skates" at age 79. Msgr. Lagana was preceded in death by his parents Domenico and Anna Marie Lagana, sister Eugenia Quinn, brother Fst. Lt. Fortunato Lagana, great nephew Peter Sunseri and nephew-in-law Henry J. Trochesset. He is survived by sisters Angela Pieri and Sr. Mary Grace Lagana, D.C.; nieces Yvonne Trochesset and Andrea Sunseri and husband Carroll; great nieces and nephews Carolyn Sunseri, Stephanie Doyle and husband Patrick, Wallace Trochesset and wife Shannon, Frank Trochesset and wife Trudy, Henry A. Trochesset and wife Brenda, Duggan E. Trochesset and wife Robin, and Christopher Trochesset and wife Michelle, as well as six great grand nieces and ten great grand nephews. Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Vigil for the deceased at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at Queen of Peace Church, 1224 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003, at Shrine of the True Cross Church, 300 Pine Drive, Dickinson, Texas, with most Reverend Joseph Fiorenza, Bishop of the Diocese as celebrant and priests of the diocese as con-celebrants. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be sent to the St. Mary Basilica Restoration Fund, 2011 Church St., Galveston, TX. 77550. James Crowder Funeral Home Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - December 24, 2003
LAIRD, BILLY RAY - Hitchcock - Billy Ray Laird, 76, of Hitchcock passed away December 20, 2003. A veteran of the U.S. Navy he is survived by ex-wife Yvonne Laird, daughter, Cheryl Olsen and her husband Ted, son, Paul Laird and his wife Cindie; grandchildren, Casie, Natalie, Cody, Colt and Brett.
Visitation will be at the Forest Park East Funeral Home starting at 8 a.m., Friday, December 26, 2003, with funeral services to be held in their chapel at 12:30 p.m. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 9, 2003
LAMB, ALLEN R. - Allen R. Lamb, 56, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003, at his residence in Texas City, Texas. A Chapel Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Chaplain Ron Lynn of Amed Community Hospice, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 28, 2003
LANE, III, ROBERT T. - Galveston Robert T. Lane, III, age 51, formerly of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2003, after a brief illness. He moved to Houston in 1975, and then to Galveston, Texas in 1988. He was employed by Galveston County. Robert was the son of Robert T. Lane, II, and the late Ruth E. Lane. He leaves behind a daughter, Ruth E. Lane and her mother Sandra Lane. He also leaves sisters, Pamela (Roger) Bryant of Holly, Michigan, and Sharon Gates of Coopersville, Michigan; special friend Cara Gilliam; and several nieces and nephews. He was a loving father, brother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 26, 2003
LANGELL, NELLIE - Medina, New York - Nellie Langell, 88, formerly of Galveston, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at her daughter's home in Medina, New York. She had been a longtime resident of Marine City, Michigan. Surviving are her daughter and son in law, Kathleen Ann and Rev. Tom Modd formerly of Galveston and just recently residing in Medina, New York; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Langell was preceded in death by her sister, Helen.
The Galveston Daily News - December 31 2003
LANGFORD, JR., HERBERT BAILEY - Texas City - Herbert Bailey Langford, Jr. of Texas City passed away on Friday, December 26, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. Herb was born in Bisbee, Arizona as the first child of Herbert Bailey Langford, Sr. and Mary Curtis Langford. The family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana where Herb graduated from Byrd High School. At age 16, he attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia where he earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 13, 2003
LANGILLE, PAULINA JUNE - Paulina June Langille, 71, passed away at her residence, Saturday, July 12, 2003. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, she was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and the Senior Friends. Survivors include her husband, Earl Langille; sons, Russell and Alan Langille. Also seven nieces and nephews from Beverly, Massachusetts. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2003, with a service to be held at 7 p.m., at the Forest Park East Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Ohlinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton, CO. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 12, 2003
LANIER, MARY ELIZABETH HARRINGTON - Mary Elizabeth Harrington Lanier passed away gracefully Wednesday September 10, 2003. She was born in Butte and raised in Dillon, Montana, the daughter of James and Helen Harrington. A graduate of Beaverhead County High School and Carroll College. She resumed her education 30 years later earning a masters degree in religious education from Saint Thomas University. She married Gene Ace Lanier September 21, 1957, and they shared a wonderful life together in Montana, West Texas, Connecticut, New Orleans and Houston with their five children. Mary was a highly successful Real Estate Agent and received numerous awards for her production and success. Driven by a highly competitive nature she loved showing houses and the thrill of the deal. Mary was always strong maintaining her love of life after the loss of her son Michael in 1979, and her husband Gene in 1986, building a garden at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in their memory. Her faith and strength continued to keep her family close providing guidance and direction for her four children. She married H. David Baker in 1990, finding a best friend for traveling, enjoying her beach house in Galveston, and doting over their grandchildren until his passing in March 2003. Her smile was contagious to everyone she met. She loved to chat with her friends and family, and was truly interested in all. Mary was a member of the Garden Club, Investment Club, Ravenaux and Champions Country Clubs. Mary was a devoted and proud Catholic, serving as a youth group leader, confirmation, weddings and R.C.I.A. sponsor and current member of Prince of Peace Catholic Community. She received her Irish citizenship in 2001, and had great fun visiting her cousins in County Cork. It was a dream of Mary's to own property in Ireland. She possessed a great knack for decorating and a fine fashion since and was a gracious lady until the end. Mary became an inspiration and role model for many.
The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
LARGENT, LAUREN D'VOE - Lauren D'Voe Largent went to heaven, at age 24. Lauren, one of God's precious and beautiful creatures, was taken from this earth on Sunday, September 14, 2003. Her wonderful and giving life was cut short in Reno, Nevada by a drunk driver. Lauren was working full-time and attending college, following her dreams in the architecture and design field. She was a graduate of Dickinson High School.
The Galveston Daily News - October 9, 2003
LATIMER, RONALD 'R. L.' - Bastrop - Ronald "R.L." Latimer, 55, of Bastrop past away Sunday, October 5, 2003, at North Austin Memorial Center. He was born March 27, 1948. A resident of Bastrop for ten years, and formerly of La Marque, he was a Pipefitter for Local 286 of Austin, a Veteran in the US Army in 1967 and a member of VFW. He is survived by his wife Janice Strait Latimer of Bastrop, mother-in-law Dorothy Strait of Dallas; sisters-in-law Nancy Strait Meyer and Judy Strait Luer both of Dallas, Kay Latimer of Santa Fe, nieces Tammy Fraiser of Austin and Denise O'Day of Santa Fe. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - November 6, 2003
LAWHORN, ROBERT BUTLER - Galveston - Robert Butler Lawhorn, 82, of Galveston, passed away Monday, November 3, 2003, at home after a courageous battle against lung cancer. Robert was born on March 24, 1921, in Humble, Texas to Causy Esco and Lena Vogt Lawhon. He lived in Huffsmith and Houston and later moved to Arcadia where he lived until he joined the U.S. Navy in January 1942, and then returned to Galveston in 1945. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 23, 2003
LAWSON, CONNIE - 48, passed away January 21, 2003, at Houston Community Hospital, in Houston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - February 11, 2003
LAWSON, MRS. MILDRED I. passed from this life Saturday morning, February 8, 2003, in Galveston. Hayes Funeral Home, Santa Fe, Texas in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - August 22, 2003
Le BLANC, ACKNEY 'JACK' - Ruidoso, New Mexico - Ackney "Jack" Le Blanc, 85, passed away August 16, 2003, at his home. A mass was held Tuesday, August 16, 2003, at St. Eleanor's Catholic Church in Ruidoso, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7801 Gulf Freeway, Dickinson, Texas. Family and friends will gather together after the service at the fellowship hall at Faith Lutheran Church, 800 Pine Drive, Dickinson, Texas, to celebrate and share the many memories he has left them with. Jack was born September 21, 1917, in Louisiana. He was a resident of Dickinson for more than thirty-five years before moving to Austin, Texas, and later moving to New Mexico. He retired from the military after 32 years of service, serving most of his time at Ellington Air Force Base. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty-five years, Martha Le Blanc; his sister Delores Bejeaux of Louisisna; his three daughters, Celina Dolen (Vural) of Conroe, Cynthia Rogers (Kenny) of La Marque, and Denise Hawthrone of Ruidosos, New Mexico; his two sons, Harry Le Blanc (Judy) of Texas City and Tracy Le Blanc of Santa Fe, Texas; ten grandchildren, 7 1/2 great-grandchildren and his "special companions" Prissy, Sampson, Hercules and Cat. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice or a charity of your choice.
The Galveston Daily News - October 17, 2003
LeBOEUF, VELMA GRACE ILES - Texas City - Velma Grace Iles Le Boeuf, 79, of Texas City passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center, Texas City. She was born March 30, 1924, in De Ridder, Louisiana and had resided in Texas City for over fifty years. Mrs. Le Boeuf was a cook at Heights Elementary School in Texas City for ten years and was a volunteer for Ladie's Auxiliary for the Texas City Fire Department and Rescue Unit. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - September 20, 2003
LEE, MRS. BENNIE L. - Kerrville - Mrs. Bennie L. Lee, 68, of Kerrville, passed away Friday, September 19, 2003, at a local hospital. She was born October 1, 1934, in Galveston, Texas, to Walter L. Blackburn and Virginia (Stanley) Blackburn. Bennie was a checker at Wal-Mart and of the Lutheran faith. She is survived by her two daughters, Suzi Hunter of Australia and Dawn Lee of Kerrville; son, Donald Lee of Galveston; sister, Ann Gately of Galveston; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
LEE, ELNORA - Dickinson - Mrs. Elnora Lee was called home to be with her Lord and family on Friday, August 1, 2003, at the age of 88. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2003, at the St. James AME Church, 2902 Avenue H, in Dickinson with Pastor Maggie Crawford, officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Friday at the church. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery in LaMarque under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque. Mrs. Lee was born July 18, 1915, to Ed and Patherine Murray in Needville, Texas. She was a member of St. James AME Church and was active in the Dickinson Sr. Citizens. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Lavatta Lee; and grandsons, Tyrone Donta' Lee and Arsenio Raynel Lee all of Dickinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com)Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
LEFFAGE, JR., JOHN 'JACK' ROBERT - Gilcrest - John "Jack" Robert Leffage, Jr., 76, of Gilchrist, Texas. died August 6, 2003,at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday at St. Theresa Lisieux Church in Crystal Beach under the direction of Broussard's, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Cemetery in Layfette, Louisiana. A gathering of friends will be Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, he was a resident of Gilchrist for over 30 years and was a retired Insulator for Gulf Oil Refinery. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his son, John D. Leffage and wife Janise of Lumberton; daughter, Patti Leffage of Gilchrist; grandchildren, Elizabeth Leffage, Greg Leffage, Allison Leffage, Aaron Leffage, Lance Burton and Kevin Burton. Broussard's Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 15, 2003
LeGENDRE, MARJORIE - Texas City - Marjorie LeGendre, 83, of Texas City, passed away Monday, July 14, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 16, 2003
LeGENDRE, MARJORIE - Texas City - Marjorie LeGendre, 83, of Texas City, passed away Monday, July 14, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 21, 2003
LEHEW, CATHERINE LOUISE 'MA' - Bayview - Catherine Louise "Ma" Osminer Lehew, 91, passed away peacefully at her Bayview home on November 20, 2003. Born October 8, 1912, Ma is survived by two grandchildren, Tamara Lehew Hearn and husband John and Thomas Robert Lehew all of Bacliff; seven great-grandchildren, Tammy Hearn Weir, John Dwayne Hearn, James Dudley Hearn all of LaPorte, Katrina Davidson of Nassau Bay, Jimmie Crowhurst of League City and Michael and Thomas Robert Lehew of Edinburgh; and eight great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Thommie Lee and two sons, Eugene Tommie and Robert Joseph, a granddaughter Teckla Crowhurst, and two great grandchildren Crystal Lehew and Benjamin Davidson.
The Galveston Daily News - July 20, 2003
LEIJA, DOLORES - Dolores Leija, 36, passed away, Friday, July 18, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Gathering for visitation will be held Monday, July 21, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Ms. Leija's family will be receiving friends at the funeral home, Monday, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Although born in Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico, Dolores has made Galveston Island her home and also the place she wanted to make her living. Some may know Dolores through her employment with American National Insurance Company in the food service area. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 20, 2003
LEMKE, JOSEPHINE C. - Nassau Bay, TX Josephine C. Lemke, 90, passed away March 18, 2003, in Nassau Bay, Texas. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. today at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
The Galveston Daily News - September 25, 2003
LEMONS, JONATHAN EDWARD - Galveston - Jonathan Edward Lemons was born March 5, 1984, to Profit Mitchell, Jr., and Elizabeth P. Lemons in Galveston, Texas. Jonathan passed away on September 23, 2003. Jonathan attended Galveston public schools. He played football for Central Middle and Ball High School Freshman Team. He also received his certification from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas for Lay Eucharist Minister. Jonathan was also currently serving as Head Alcolyte at St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church where he was born, baptized and confirmed. He loved his family, friends, video games and tennis shoes. His mentors were Matt Stanich, Lawrence Thomas, Patricia Tate and Ms. Gladys Simon. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 12, 2003
LEVIN, HERBERT -Houston - Herbert Levin, 87, a friend to all who knew him, died August 9, 2003. His great sense of humor and kindness and concern for his family and many friends will be missed. Born in Houston in 1915, he was a resident of Texas City for 72 years where he and his brothers, Jimmie Levin and Bernard Levin, owned and operated the Pick 'n Pay Super Market. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elsie, and his grandson, Ronald Brochstein, he is survived by his children, Sandy and Richard Brochstein, Rhoda and Harlan Priesman of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Janet Weissman and husband, Dr. Alan Weissman of Dallas, Dr. Corey Priesman and wife Kristin Priesman of San Francisco, California, Jamie Priesman of Phoenix, Arizona; great grandchildren, Ryan Weissman and Natalie Weissman of Dallas; sisters-in-law, Doris Levin and Clara Goldstein; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, August 11, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery (Allen Parkway at Dunlavy), Rabbi Pamela Silk and Cantor Vadim Tunitsky officiating. The family wishes to express its appreciation to the caring staff at Seven Acres. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald Brochstein Fund at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset, Houston Tx., 77005, or to Seven Acres Senior Care Services, 6200 North Braeswood, Houston, TX 77074. Levy Funeral Directors
The Galveston Daily News - December 1, 2003
LEVY, KAREN G. - Karen G. Levy died Sunday, after a rigorous battle with cancer. She was born on March 31, 1945. Karen retired from the U.S. Postal Service after a career of 15 years, and resided in League City with her family for the past year and a half, having moved from Galveston Island. She is survived by her husband, Harry H. Levy, III; daughter, Michele L. Poche' and husband, Jimmie; grandson, Tavi Lasker Poche'; step-sons, Harry Levy, IV, Marc D. Levy and Robert L. Levy and their wives and nine children; and her sister, Linda G. Krumholz of Charlotte, North Carolina. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 2, 2003
LEWIS, JR., CLIFTON "TEXAS CITY" - Texas City - Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 2, 2003, at 7 p.m. at the Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church, 801 Martin L. King, Texas City with Pastor James Brown, Sr., officiating. Burial will be held Saturday, October 4, 2003, at noon in Oak Grove, Louisiana, with Minister Andre Howard, Sr., officiating. Survivors include a brother William Bobby Starks of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughters Dorthea Jones Wyatt of Texas City, Shelly Hampton, Betty Wilder of Detroit, Michigan, Londa Lewis of Los Angeles, California; sons Clifton Lewis III, of Dickinson, Jeffery Lewis of Houston; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a special friend Miss Dee Laws and a life time friend Mr. Aluster Sneed.
The Galveston Daily News - November 27, 2003
LEWIS, SR., ROY L. - La Marque - Visitation for Mr. Roy L. Lewis Sr. will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2003. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2003. Both services to be held at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. Rev. D. N. Bedford Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery in La Marque, Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - February 17, 2003
LEYVA, SR., FRANK, 60, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - March 4, 2003
LIMONES, SR., JIMMY - Galveston Jimmy Limones, Sr., 40, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - March16, 2003
LINDSEY, CREDENTAL - Galveston Credental Lindsey, 64, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2003, at U.T.M.B. Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - March 17, 2003
LINDSEY, JR., CREDENTAL GEORGE 'CRE' - Galveston - 64, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 14, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Visitation will begin today at 4:00 P.M., followed by a wake from 7:00-8:00 P.M., at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, March 18th, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery
The Galveston Daily News - August 20, 2003
LITTLE, AVIS W. - West Texas City - Home going services for Mrs. Avis W. Little will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003, at McKinney Memorial United Methodist Church, 1607 Nashby in La Marque with Rev. Robert E. J. Felder, officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will follow services at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque.Mrs. Little was born February 3, 1920, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Earl and Ella Mosley Little. Spending most of her life in Mecklenburg County where she attended school, Mrs. Little was a faithful member of Union Bethel Methodist Church and also gave faithful service in Davidson Presbyterian Church. In 1992, Mrs. Little moved to Texas City to be with her loving daughter, Joyce. She then united with McKinney Memorial United Methodist Church where she served faithfully in the Altar Guild, United Methodist Women and the Senior Adult Ministry. On Sunday, August 17, 2003, after fighting a good fight, finishing her course and keeping the faith, God called his humble servant, Avis W. Little, home to be at rest. She leaves to cherish her loving and most precious memories her daughter, Joyce Sterling (Randall Jr.) of Texas City; two sisters, Willie Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina and Mary Summers of Statesville, North Carolina; two grandsons, Randall, III (Carol) of Houston and Rod of Denver, Colorado; one great-grandson, Randall IV of Houston; nieces and nephews of North Carolina; devoted neighbors, her church family; and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com)Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
LITTLE, JR., EPSTEIN - Dickinson - Homegoing celebration for Epstein Little, Jr., will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2003, at 1p.m., at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Dickinson with the Rev. C.H. Foy, as pastor. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2003, from 5-8 p.m. at the church. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Myrtle Little; children, Thomas Little, Seth Little Bagneris, Joyce Little Ashford, Virgil Little, Sr. and Frank Walker; and sister, Bertha White. Augustus Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - October 8, 2003
LITTLE, JETTYE MAE - League City - Mrs. Jettye Mae Little passed from this life Monday evening, October 6, 2003, in League City. Born January 25, 1909, in Sulphur, Mrs. Little had been a former resident of Hitchcock for forty years. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Hitchcock Lioness Club and Charter Member of Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. Mrs. Little will be remembered as a nurturing mother and grandmother who liked cooking, playing dominoes and canasta. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 8, 2003"
LLANA, VICTOR - Galveston - Victor Llana, 78, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2003, at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10, 2003, at St. Mary's Cathedral at 10 a.m. with Father Bill Bartniski officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston, Texas. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - May 30, 2003
LLANES, TIMOTEO 'TIM' - Palocios, TX Funeral services will be held for Tim Llanes at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mr. Llanes was born Dec. 19, 1941 in Palacios, Texas. He went on his longest fishing trip, Monday, May 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 -7 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2003, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. all at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Otero Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 31, 2003
LOMAX, ERNEST - Texas City Ernest Lomax passed away at Mainland Memorial Hospital in Texas City, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - July 17, 2003
LONG, MARCUS RAY -Marcus Ray Long, 62, was called to his heavenly home on July 14, 2003. Marcus is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annie long; brother, Martie (Bubba) Long and one granddaughter, Savanna Marie Smith. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Melva Long; son, David Holbrook of Cushing, Texas; daughter, Rita Cassillias of Mesa, Arizona; son, Mark Cassillias and his wife of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Shayla Long Burch and husband, John Clayton Burch of Friendswood, Texas; sisters, Doris Boles, Florence King and husband, Jack of Hempstead, Texas; brothers, Donald Long and wife, Suzy of San Leon, Texas, Helmer Long and wife, Linda of Corpus Christi, Texas; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to give a special thanks to niece, Nita Lewis and brother-in-laws, Garry Abshier and Robert Abshier and his wife Mary. Jack Rowe Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - May 17, 2003
LONG, ROBERT - La Marque Mr. Robert Long passed away Friday, May 16, 2003, at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.
The Galveston Daily News - September 11, 2003
LOUIS, CELHOMME - Galveston - Celhomme Louis, 55, departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2003, at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. A wake service will be held from 7-8 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, September 13, 2003, at St. John Baptist Church, Galveston, Texas; with the Rev. Louis Simpson, Jr., Officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
LOYA, ELODIA - Texas City - Elodia Loya, 82, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at Seabreeze Care Center. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2003, at the La Marque Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Mrs. Loya was born December 5, 1920, in Cuidad Mier, Mexico. She was a homemaker. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 30, 2003
LUBIN, KIRK JOSEPH - June 11, 1957 - August 9, 2003. Homegoing Celebration was held Saturday, August 16, 2003, in Pacoima, California. Kirk expired on Saturday, August 9, 2003, returning home from a jazz festival on his motorcycle. Kirk was born on June 11, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Serita Guillory-Lubin and Herbert Lubin. He was the eldest of four children born to this union. He graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1975.Kirk loved life and lived it to the fullest. His creed in life was to go out there and make something GOOD happen. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Kirk relocated to Los Angles in 1983, where he was employed as an electrician. Kirk was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and at the time of his death he was employed with Miller Brewery in Irwindale, California. Kirk was predeceased in death by his mother and step-father, Robert and Serita Williams; a sister, Mary Lubin-Lewis and a brother, Paul Lubin. He is survived by his father, Herbert Lubin of Hitchcock; a sister and brother-in-law, An'Nette Lubin-Callis (Kevin B. Sr.); three nephews, Paul Lewis, Anthony Lewis and Kevin B. Callis, Jr.; one devoted niece, Miss Callis. You may email your condolences to: ALCallis40@aol.com
The Galveston Daily News - July 30, 2003
LUPPENS, ANTHONY LOUIS- passed away July 26, 2003, in Lubbock, Texas. Anthony was born on November 21, 1938, in Galveston, Texas. He was a graduate of Ball High School in Galveston. He served four years in the U. S. Army and twenty years in the U. S. Air Force. During his military service, he served two years in Vietnam and ten years in Germany. His last service before retirement was in Lubbock, Texas. Among survivors are brothers Paul R. Luppens and William G. Merrick; nephew Richard L. Luppens and niece Kim M. Luppens.
The Galveston Daily News - October 9, 2003
LUQUETTE, HARRY J. 0 - La Marque - Harry J. Luquette, 76, of La Marque passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born October 24, 1926, in Freeport, Texas, a retired Crane Supervisor with Todd Shipyard in Galveston with 42 years of service, a member of Local 450 Heavy Equipment Operator, Queen of Peace Catholic Church of La Marque and a graduate of Freeport High School Class of 1944. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - October 7, 2003
LYNCH, WILLIAM EDWARD JR. - William Edward Lynch, Jr. passed from this earth on October 4, 2003. He was a dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather, Cancer Survivor, Mechanical Engineer, and United States Marine, Semper Fidelis. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Following his request no services or visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers donations by be sent to the USS Saint Paul Association at 22 Vagele, Glenmont, N.Y. 12077. Arrangements under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. James Crowder Funeral Home
