Obituaries

1993

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 18, 1993
RINKER, CARMEL EMILY - Born February 14, 1936, Died April 16, 1993

1994

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 14, 1994
RAYMOND, CATHERINE DEAN – Died June 13, 1994

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 11, 1994
RICH, SR., EUGENE STANLEY - Born August 16, 1911, Died June 9, 1994

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 10, 1994
ROBBINS, ROBERT G. 'BOB' - Died June 8, 1994

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 12, 1994
ROSAS, SR., JOSE DIODORO 'YO YO' – Born August 15, 1922, Died June 10, 1994

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 14, 1994
RYAN, SR., PETER M. – Born January 5, 1901, Died June 12, 1994

1995

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 30, 1995
ROUNDTREE, LILLIE MAE – Born March 31, 1903, Died November 27, 1995

1999

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 25, 1999
REYES, ANGEL – Born August 10, 1905 - Died June 24, 1999

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 27, 1999
ROLAK, NORMA FAY – Born December 28, 1912 - Died June 23, 1999

2001

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 1, 2001
RABB-ADAM, JOHNNIE – Born August 21, 1943, Died October 28, 2001

2002

The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 22, 2002
RAINOSEK, JOSEPHINE passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas on July 25, 1914, to Joseph A. and Pauline Leopold Grahmann.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 26, 2002
RAMIREZ, ROMANITA , 88, passed away Friday, August 23, 2002, at Danforth Gardens, her residence in Texas City, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny, Texas,under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 28, 2002
RANKLIN, T. L. - Edna — T.L. Franklin, 70, brother of Bessie Scott of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002, Edna, Texas. Services are being held Friday, March 29, 2002, 11 a.m. Shiloh Baptist Church, Edna, Texas.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 30, 2002
REDDELL, JR., GILLIAM P. 'G.P.' 'GREEP' - Texas City — Mr. Gilliam P. Reddell, Jr., age 74, of Texas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2002. A Memorial service is planned for Monday, June 3, 2002 at 10:30 First Presbyterian Church, Texas City.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 5, 2002
REGADERA, JOHN GEORGE - Galveston — John George Regadera age 63 of Dickinson died Monday, February 4, 2002, in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 17, 2002
REYNA, IRENE M. — Irene M. Reyna, 89, of Galveston, passed away Friday, June 14, 2002, at Danforth Gardens in Texas City. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2002, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation is set for 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 18th at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 22, 2002
REYNOLDS, CLARENCE M. - La Porte — Clarence M. Reynolds, age 99, of La Porte, died Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at the La Porte Health Care Center. Cremation services are under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 4, 2002
REYNOR, NADINE JACKSON - The family of Nadine Jackson Reynor will have visitation on Monday, March 4, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hayes Funeral Home,10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas - May 20, 2002
RICE, HARVEY Funeral services for Harvey Rice will be held today at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 16, 2002
RIEHL, BILLIE MARIE - Dallas — Billie Riehl, 45, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Dallas. Memorial services are pending at Hayes Funeral Home in Santa Fe, Texas.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 26, 2002
ROBERT, VICTORINE THIBODEAUX - Texas City — Mrs. Victorine Thibodeaux Robert entered into eternal life on Monday, June 24, 2002, in Texas City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque and the rosary Friday, June 28, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque.

The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 25, 2002
ROBERTS, BERTHA LACEY - Galveston — Bertha Lacey Roberts 63, of Galveston died Saturday, March 23, 2002 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 24, 2002
ROBINSON, BENNIE - Dickinson — Bennie Robinson left his earthly home, Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-416, www.augustusfuneralhome.com

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 28, 2002
ROBINSON, BENNIE LLOYD - Dickinson — Homegoing celebration for Bennie Lloyd Robinson, 52, will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2002, 11 a.m., at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 3018 Ave F, Dickinson. Services are with Augustus Funeral Home in La Marque.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 24, 2002
ROCHA, RANDALL CRAIG - Dickinson — Randall Craig "MO" Rocha, 26, of Dickinson, Texas was taken by Our Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2002, while he was sleeping. Services will be Monday November 25, 2002, at 2 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Dickinson on HWY 517.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 21, 2002
RODRIGUEZ, IRENE - Santa Fe — Mrs. Irene Rodriguez, 60, passed from this life Friday morning at her home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 6, 2002
RODRIGUEZ, PETER BARRIENTOS – Died August 4, 2002

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 6, 2002
RODRIQUEZ, RICARDO A. - Galveston — Ricardo A. Rodriguez, 72 years old and a lifelong resident of Galveston, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2002, at his residence in Galveston, after a brief illness.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 26, 2002
ROGERS, HAZEL FAIRCHILD - Galveston — Hazel Fairchild Rogers, 84, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are with Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 1, 2002
ROHDE, GAVEN MICHAEL-ELLIS - Texas City — Gaven Michael-Ellis Rohde, 7 week old, infant son of Michael and Monica Rohde passed from this life Saturday (3-30-02) at home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 31, 2002
RONAULT, ANTHONY RONAULT - Galveston — Anthony Ronault, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at a UTMB hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 23, 2002
ROSENTHAL, YVETTE C. - Galveston — Yvette C. Rosenthal, 94, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2002, in Texas City. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at Oleander Cemetery in Galveston, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 29, 2002
ROSSON, LAWRENCE RAY - 45, passed away Friday, April 26, 2002 in Texas City, Texas.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 2, 2002
RUBIO, LARRY - 37, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in Texas City, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2002, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 15, 2002
RUCHTI, MARY JOHANNA KOTLARICH RUCHTI - Mary Johanna Kotlarich Ruchti, 88, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in Galveston. Funeral services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 15, 2002
RUSH, LULA MAE (LANE) - Tyler — Mrs. Lula Mae (Lane) Rush, 77, a former long time Santa Fe resident, passed from this life Saturday afternoon at her home in Tyler. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 29, 2002
RYMAN, FRED - La Marque — Fred Ryman, 76, of La Marque passed away May 27, 2002, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City.

2003

The Galveston Daily News - October 31, 2003
RABORN, MARIAN MEDSGER - Marian Medsger Raborn, born August 25, 1932, in League City, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at the age of 71. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Bertha Hinte Medsgser. Survivors are her husband E. C. Raborn of League City; daughter Brenda Reil; granddaughter Michelle Williams and husband Tim; grandson Joseph Schneider and two great-grandchildren, all of Friendswood; and sister Doris Teets and husband Gene of League City. Jack Rowe Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 16, 2003
RADIN, IRA CATHERINE - Galveston - Ira Catherine Radin, 67, passed away November 8, 2003. It was her wish to be cremated. There will be no services. Catherine was born August 25, 1936, to Lorenzo and Lula Mickens Murphy, in Bryan, Texas. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1965. She earned her Teacher Certificate at Galveston College and taught in the Galveston School District retiring with 43 years of service. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 7, 2003
RADLEY, LUCILLE - Lucille Radley was born January 21, 1915, in Mexia, Texas. Husband, Malcolm "Doc" Radley; sons, John and Sonny; and beloved brother J.L. Northcutt preceded her in death. She is survived by sister Elizabeth Glaner and brother-in-law Fred Glaner, sister Charlsie Morrison, and sister-in-law Bess Northcutt; four grandchildren, Jason Radley, Matthew Radley, Chad Radley, and Jacob Radley; daughter-in-law Pat Radley; Aunt Oma Miller and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack Rowe Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 13, 2003
RAILEY, M.D., MILTON JAMES - Austin, TX - Dr. Milton James "Jim" Railey, of Austin passed away surrounded by friends and family on Monday, December 8, 2003. Jim was born on January 27, 1923. He was delivered by his dad, a physician, in his medical office on the third floor of a Lexington Avenue brownstone on Manhattan Island in New York City. Typical of his sense of playfulness when asked about the circumstances of where he was born, Jim would only say that he was born "close to his mother". He grew up in the Belle Harbor area of Rockaway Beach on the Atlantic side of Long Island, "where there was water all around and plenty of places to drop a fishing line." Jim attended NYU and majored in pre-Med until he was inducted into the Army Air Corps at the outbreak of WWII. He was assigned to the Army Specialist Training Program (ASTP) at Ball State Teachers College in Muncie, Indiana, and later transferred to radio school in Madison, Wisconsin, for the Army Air Corps where he stayed to teach, and was honorably discharged in March, 1946. He left New York for Texas to enroll in TCU, where he earned a masters degree in psychology in 1949. He pursued a Ph.D in clinical psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and subsequently completed his M.D. degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1960. In 1961, he opened his own general practice in Austin. Jim's work was important to him, but his interests outside his practice were important pursuits as well.

The Galveston Daily News - August 15, 2003
RAIMER, OLLIE GERTRUDE ODOM - Galveston - Ollie Raimer passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 14, 2003, at Edgewater Retirement Center in Galveston, Texas, where she enjoyed residing for the past year. She was 89. Born February 4, 1914, in Sharp, Louisiana, to Ben Moore Odom and his wife Mattie Martha Nichols Odom, she was the sister of the late Emma Odom Phillips, Benjamin Moore Odom, Laura Odom Guins, and Willie Odom.She was married to the late Abner Martin (Slats) Raimer of Warren, Texas, and sister-in-law of Dannie Lee Langston Toney and Ruth Virginia Whiteside Owen as well as the late Verna Umfrid, Jewel Humble, Ruby Sikes, Mary Louis Gibson and Jimmie Neal. She resided in Warren, Texas most of her life and retired from employment at the Warren Independent School District. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Order of the Easter Star. She loved her church and her Sunday School Class, and she loved to visit with her friends and family, both in Warren and in Galveston. She is survived by her son and beloved daughter-in-law, Doctors Ben and Sharon Raimer of Galveston, and by her three grandchildren who were the absolute joy of her life, Anna Elizabeth Raimer, David William Raimer, and Lauren Allison Raimer. Other family include over 30 nieces and nephews residing in East Texas and central Louisiana, all of whom will miss her greatly "especially her chicken and dumplin's, her German chocolate cake, and her special smile and gentle laugh." The family acknowledges with gratitude the love and care extended to her by her niece Ann Foxworth Reese, the residents and staff of Edgewater's Special Care Unit and her physicians at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Memorials in her memory may be directed to the Office of University Advancement, UTMB, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas, 77550. Visitation in Galveston will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston Texas on Friday evening, August 15, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Bethel Baptist Church, FM 1943 West, in Warren, with interment immediately following at Warren Cemetery. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - June 10, 2003
RALEIGH, SR., HULON - Galveston - Hulon Raleigh, Sr., 77, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2003, at UTMB Hospital-Galveston. Service arrangements are pending with E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary.

The Galveston Daily News - July 8, 2003
RAMIREZ, LINDA LOU - Texas City - Linda Lou Ramirez, 55, of Texas City, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2003, at the funeral home.

The Galveston Daily News - December 28, 2003
RAMIREZ, MARIA NATIVIDAD RAZO - Maria Natividad Razo Ramirez went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ramirez was born in Comanja, Michoacan, Mexico on September 12, 1912. She was the daughter of Santiago and Dolores Razo. Mrs. Ramirez was a homemaker and dedicated member of the Damas de Guadalupe of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church of Galveston. Broadway Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - May 18, 2003
RAMOS, GUADALUPE - Texas City — Guadalupe Ramos, 85, of Texas City, passed away Friday, May 16, 2003 at her residence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City. Emken-Linton, Texas City, in charge of arrangements.

The Galveston Daily News - November 13, 2003
RANDLE, SR., FLOYD ALTON - La Marque - Floyd Alton Randle Sr., 72, of La Marque passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. He was born April 4, 1931, in Angelina County, Texas to George and Ida Menefee Randle, the first of four children born to this union. He was a longtime employee of Amoco Oil in Texas City from which he retired in 1993. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Mainland Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 22, 2003
RAPP, HELENE BRYNSTON - Galveston - Helene Brynston Rapp, 82, departed this life peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2003, surrounded by members of her family. Born in California to Gustav and Nettie Brynston, she moved to Galveston in 1928, when her father purchased the Purity Ice Cream Company at 1102 Postoffice Street. Survivors include her husband of sixty years, Raymond R. Rapp, Jr.; sister Maxine and husband Joe Arenas of Galveston; son Donald G. Rapp and wife MaryAnn of Houston; grandchildren Michael of League City and Melissa of Houston; son Gary R. Rapp and wife Kathleen of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren Joel of Denver and Leah of Colorado Springs; son Barney J. Rapp and wife Peggy of Galveston; grandchildren Brian of Corpus Christi and Erin of Houston; son John T. Rapp and wife Carolyn of League City, grandchildren Aspen and Julie of League City; daughter Madeline A. Newcomb and husband Richard of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren Kelly of Tampa and Ian of St. Petersburg. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - May 7, 2003
RASCHE, RICHARD - 87, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - June 30, 2003
RATCLIFF, LAURA JANE - Galveston — Mrs. Laura Jane (Smith) Ratcliff passed from this life Friday evening, June 27, 2003, in Galveston. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2003, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.

The Galveston Daily News - August 12, 2003
RATHBUN, MILDRED ALBERTA - La Marque - Mildred Alberta Rathbun, 84, of La Marque passed away Friday, August 8, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Mildred was born September 22, 1918, to Laben Esker and Lena Viola Elizabeth McCartney in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She was a longtime member of Highlands Baptist Church and the Young at Heart of Highlands Baptist Church. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, August 12, 2003, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at the Highlands Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck Robberts officiating. Burial to follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters and a grandchild, Danny Frohne. She is survived by her husband Frank Paul Rathbun of La Marque; son Hartford Eugene Jordan and wife Chen Jing of The Woodlands; daughter Patsy Ruth Edge of La Marque; step-son Michael Dwayne Rathbun of Frisco, Texas; step-daughter Kathleen Diane Rathbun of Denver, Colorado; sisters Goldie Robb of San Francisco, California and Maxine Crowl of Canton, Ohio; six grandchildren Patricia Millou Sinclair, Oran Eugene "Buck" Jordan, Angela Dawn Jordan, Frank Cunningham, Young Jordan and Luke Rathbun; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many, many friends. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - March 10, 2003
RATKY, EDITH - Galveston — Edith Ratky, 82, passed away March 8, 2003 at Danforth Gardens Care Center in Texas City, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - October 28, 2003
RATLIFF, DAN - Dickinson - Dan Ratliff passed away October 25, 2003. He was born July 24, 1924, in Miles, Texas. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and the Korean War, and he worked for thirty-eight years for Union Carbide in Texas City. Preceded in death by his mother, father, one sister, one brother and one granddaughter. Dan is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Arline; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Allen Brown of Oklahoma; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Patricia Ratliff and Gary and Elizabeth Ratliff all of Dickinson; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Jack Rowe Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 9, 2003
RAY, SR., AUSTIN - Texas City - Funeral Services for Mr. Austin Ray Jr. will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2003, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 227 - 4th Avenue North in Texas City. Rev. L. D. Johnson, officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial will follow services at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque. Mainland Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 2, 2003
REASONER, MARY LUKENS - Dickinson - Mary Lukens Reasoner died on October 31, 2003, in Little Rock. She and her twin sister were born to Dr. H. W. and Lydia Lukens on June 15, 1912, in Highland, Kansas. She moved with her family to Dickinson, Texas in 1920. There, Dr. Lukens was the principal physician for the town for many years and her mother ran the Lukens' Drug Store. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
RECTOR, JR., OTIS M. - Nacogdoches, TX - NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Funeral service for Otis M. Rector, Jr., 88, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003, in the Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Dr. Bill Parsons officiating. Graveside will be at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas. Mr. Rector passed away on October 19, 2003, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

The Galveston Daily News - September 11, 2003
REDDING, BEVERLY RUTH BALEZ McCRAY - La Marque - Beverly Ruth Balez McCray Redding, 74, of La Marque, Texas, entered into peace Saturday, September 6, 2003, from chronic heart disease, a condition with which she lived for many years. Beverly was born on Galveston Island February 4, 1929, to Ruth Snow Balez and Ernest John Balez. Beverly spent her youth on Galveston Island, and after a brief stay in St. Joseph, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, returned to Galveston with her family. She subsequently entered the University of Houston. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
REDDING, CHARLES HENRY 'CHUCK' - Galveston - Charles Henry "Chuck" Redding, 79 of Galveston, formerly of Dallas died Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at his residence in Galveston. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Park Cities Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Dennison and Reverend Everitt Fjordbak officiating. Burial will follow at Sparkman-Hillcrest Cemetery in Dallas under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas 77550, from 2 p.m, until 6 p.m. on Thursday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at Park Cities Baptist Church. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 15, 2003
REEVES, MARY MORENO - Galveston - Mary Moreno Reeves, 63, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 13, 2003, at her residence in Galveston. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2003, at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston with Fr. John Paul Flajole, O.F.M. of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Galveston, officiating. Burial will follow services Thursday at the cemetery. Broadway Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 13, 2003
REID, MARY ANN SHANNON BARES - Arcadia – Mrs. Mary Ann Shannon Bares Reid passed from this life Friday morning, July 11, 2003, in Nassau Bay. Born December 15, 1947, in Austin, Mrs. Reid had been a lifelong resident of Galveston County. She had worked in the food service industry for over 30 years and was last employed at Frank's Shrimp Hut in Seabrook. She was an outgoing person who enjoyed flowers and sewing and was of the Christian faith. Hayes Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 21, 2003
REMMERS, CLYDE MORRIS - Mr. Clyde Morris Remmers, 66, passed away Monday, August 18, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Eva Remmers; parents, Clyde and Mildred Remmers; his children and their spouses, Renea and Scott Meadows, Barbara and David Luchak, Debbie and Mitchell Karlson, Clyde and Patricia Remmers; sister, Linda Remmers; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at the Forest Park East Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., Thursday. Graveside services and interment will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2003, in the Galveston Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Forest Park East Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 9, 2003
REMMERS, CLYDE WESLEY - Hitchcock - Clyde Wesley Remmers, 91, a resident of Hitchcock for fifty-four years, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2003, in Texas City. A graveside service will be held 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at Galveston Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Sparks officiating. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Emken-Linton Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 10, 2003
RENCHIE, ROBERT M. - Hitchcock - On Friday, July 4, 2003, God called from labor to reward the soul of our loved one, Robert Martin Renchie. Visitation will be Friday, July 11, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitation will continue after 3 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church, 19 - Sixth Street North in Texas City followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at the Mt. Paran Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. W. W. Jackson Jr., officiating. Burial will be 9:45 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2003, at Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Mainland Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - June 26, 2003
REYES, ESTHER S. - Galveston — Esther S. Reyes, 69, passed away at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Services are pending with Gonzales Funeral Home in Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - December 16, 2003
REYNA, SR., GEORGE - George Reyna, Sr., 75, a longtime Texas City resident, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City with Father Tom Ponzini officiating. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with a Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Emken-Linton Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - May 5, 2003
REYNA, RUBEN - Ruben Reyna - La Marque — Ruben Reyna, 77, of La Marque passed away Sunday, May 4, 2003, at Winchester Lodge Nursing Home in Alvin. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.

The Galveston Daily News - October 29, 2003
REYNOLDS, MARY FERN - Galveston - Mary Fern Reynolds, 92, passed away October 28, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, November 3, 2003. The family will receive visitors at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2003, before services. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
RICCIO, JAMES 'JIM' - Texas City - James "Jim" Riccio, 67, of Texas City, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. He was born March 30, 1936, in Tarrytown, New York. Jim coached athletics for the following High Schools La Marque, Santa Fe and Hitchcock form 1968 to 2000, he was also a member of the La Marque Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Cherrie Riccio of Texas City; three daughters and son-in-law; Gina and Johnny Oliphant of La Marque, Jennifer Riccio of Austin and Deborah Riccio of Austin; son and daughter-in-law James M. and Nerieda Riccio of Canyon Lake and step-son Kelly Caldera of Texas City; sister Jo Ann West of White Plains, NewYork; eight grandchildren Dustin Oliphant, Dylan Oliphant, Christopher Riccio, Drew Riccio, Cassidy Riccio, Dante Outcalt, Destini McClellan and Justus McClellan and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2003, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a vigil at 6 p.m. conducted by Mrs. Vivian Kleinschmidt at the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque. Service will be Friday, August 8, 2003, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in La Marque with Father Jon Sonnen and Dr. David Kirkaldy, Layvicar officiating. Pallbearers will be Roger Wulf, Joe Reynolds, Louis Viccinelli, Dustin Oliphant, Dylan Oliphant, Mathew Riccio, A. J. Steel and Jay Kelly. Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Oliphant, Jay Outcalt, Kelly Caldera, Ronnie Steel, Dave Centi, and Mike Palmietto. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society P.O. Box 4584, Houston, Texas 77210-4585. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - September 9, 2003
RICH, HAROLD 'HAL' - Born June 9, 1934 Deceased September 2, 2003 - Galveston - Hal was a 30 year resident of Galveston. He was known for his tremendous love of all animals, attested to by the many different animals he had during his lifetime. He is survived by his mother, a brother and sister and two sons. All are out of state. Hal was an entrepreneur of the Island and was also associated with and was a morning Bartender at Robert's Lafitte, located at 25th and Ave. Q. He is survived here on the Island by his life companion of 30 years, Robert Mainor and his lifelong friend, W.E. (Raff) Rafferty. Also his numerous friends from the Galveston and Houston Communities. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - June 5, 2003
RICHARD, CARL WAYNE - Texas City — Carl Wayne Richard, 49, of Texas City, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at the Veteran Administration Medical Center in Houston.

The Galveston Daily News - February 11, 2003
RICHARDS, ANN KATHERINE, 84, passed away February 9, 2003, in Webster, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas in charge of arrangements.

The Galveston Daily News - December 13, 2003
RICKELMAN, VIRGINIA R. - Rock Falls, ILL - Virginia R. Rickelman, 76, of Rock Falls died Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Virginia was born on July 31, 1927, in Cisco, Texas, the daughter of William and Geneva (Shaw) McCaffrey. She was employed as a medical secretary at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for over thirty years before retiring and moving to this area three years. She was a member of the Presbyterian faith and was an avid reader of her bible, and enjoyed listening to Gospel music, crocheting, reading and knitting.

The Galveston Daily News - November 20, 2003
RIECHE, SR., WILLIAM C. (PETY) - 12/10/35 - 11/16/2003 - Santa Fe - William C (Pety) Rieche, Sr. a resident of Santa Fe, went to his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 16, 2003, in Williamson County, Tennessee. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years Mary E. Zientek Rieche and sons Anthony C. and wife Aerok of Nampa Idaho, Steven D. and Fiancι Regina of Pearland, William C. Jr and wife Kimberly of Santa Fe; sister Victoria Cantini and husband Joe; grandchildren Matthew, Heidi, Patrick, Johnathon, Christopher, Kenneth, Daniel, Samantha, and Micah. He is also survived by brothers in-law W.S. Galloway and wife Betty, Ted Zientek, and wife Jill, and sister in-law Norma Jean Foley, Aunt Helen & Al Marullo. He is also survived by an extensive number of nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he also loved deeply. He is preceded in death by mother and father Josephine Vassallo Rieche and Walter Herbert Rieche, sister Freda Michelletti and husband Charlie.

The Galveston Daily News - April 1, 2003
RIGG, THOMAS I. - Texas City - Thomas I. Rigg, 63, passed away at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - October 16, 2003
RILEY, HAZEL THOMPSON - Galveston - Hazel Thompson Riley, 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Center. Hazel was born August 16, 1909, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Henry and Lucie Bryant Thompson. She was a longtime resident of Galveston and was a retired domestic worker. She was a faithful member of the Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church and was very active in the church until her health prevented her from serving. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thinnell Riley. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary

The Galveston Daily News - August 17, 2003
RION, MARY ELLEN ADAMS - Friendswood - Mary Ellen Adams Rion born February 1, 1950 in Houston, Texas passed away on August 14, 2003 at 5:22 p.m. Mom was embraced in heaven by her father Alfred Wesley Adams, son-in-law Joey Rogers Jr. and her savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband Charles W. Rion; mother Charlotte Marie Adams; stepmother, Donnie Adams; brother and sister-in-law Mark Adams and Debbie Adams; her three daughters and son-in-laws, Shelley and David Mickels, Deana Rogers, Jennifer and Matthew Cowan; and three stepdaughters. Sheri McLaran, Kim and Bobby Clark, Lynn and Mike Lewis. She is also survived by her most precious grandchildren and nephews that were her pride and joy. Grandchildren are Cody Ray Parks-Mickels, J.T. Mickels, Wesley Matthew, Trae and Brittney Rogers, Samanatha and Jenna Lee Cowan, Nikki and Matt McLaren, Jessie, Jenna and Jamie Clark and Bailey and Peyton Lewis. Nephews are Jerry and Nicholas Adams. A visitation will be on Monday August 18, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday August 18, 2003 at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home in Friendswood Texas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to UTMB Heart & Lung Transplant Program, Attention: Vicki Parnham, 301 Universtiy Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77555-0479 Jeter Memorial Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 19, 2003
RITCHIE, FLORENCE ANGELINA (FLO) - Florence Angelina (Flo) Ritchie departed this life on December 17, 2003, into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is missed by her faithful companion "Little Bit" with whom she enjoyed the sport of "Flyball" with the teams of "The Tiny Texans" and "Hot to Trot". Her compassion of rollerskating and dancing, won her the title of "Rollerskating Queen" in early 1950, in Galveston, Texas. She began her career at the early age of thirteen as a PBX operator at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston. She retired with L & S Anesthesiology of Galveston. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - October 8, 2003
ROACH, DVID JAMES - Dickinson - David James Roach of Dickinson, passed away at his residence in Dickinson on Monday, October 6, 2003, at the age of 87. He was born in Cokesburg, Pennsylvania, January 27, 1916. He married his high school sweetheart, Lillie Mae Affleck in 1935, and went to work in the coal mine. He and Lil had three children and after seeking safer employment he went to work for American Cyanamid in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. In 1952, they moved to Texas City, where he went to work for Monsanto Chemical, retiring in 1978, and was a lifetime member of IUOE #347. After retirement he and Lil lived on site as caretakers for the Chaparral Club in Dickinson and later worked in the pro-shop for the Dickinson Country Club where he was known as "Papa Dave". James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - November 3, 2003
ROBARDS, LOYCE - Santa Fe — Mrs. Loyce RoBards passed from this life Friday afternoon, in Texas City. Born April 4, 1932, in Clarksville, Texas, Mrs. RoBards had been a resident of Santa Fe for over 37 years. She was a homemaker and attended Arcadia First Baptist Church. Mrs. RoBards was preceded in death by her husband, Glen RoBards and her son, Leo Warren Selby. Hayes Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 6, 2003
ROBBINS, DARRELL K. 'CRAB' - Galveston - Darrell K. Robbins, 50, passed away on August 31, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2003, at 2 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary with Rev. Cleophus Brown, officiating. Darrell was born on January 25, 1953, in Fort Sill, Arkansas to the union of Kermit and Jane Wyche Robbins. He was a graduate of Ball High and a longshoreman. He loved fishing crabbing and surfing as hobbies. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary

The Galveston Daily News - October 2, 2003
ROBERTSON, EVELYN MARIE - Santa Fe - Evelyn Marie Robertson, 82, of Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. She was born on May 14, 1921, in Nelsonville, Texas to Fritz and Frances Zettel. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a member of Meals from the Heart. She was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church. She was also talented in arts and crafts and an avid traveler and gardener. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - November 30, 2003
ROBERTSON, KATIE MAE ASKEW - Galveston — Katie Mae Askew Robertson, 66, passed away November 11, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2003, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 2728 Ave. K, Galveston, Texas, with Rev. Dexter Henderson officiating. Graveside services will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 30, 2003, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a wake to be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - May 27, 2003
ROBINSON, MRS. L. A. - Los Angeles — Mrs. L.A. Robinson, 81 passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2003, at her residence in Los Angeles. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.

The Galveston Daily News - April 5, 2003
ROBINSON, MISSIONARY FRANCES DURGANS - Dickinson — Missionary Frances Durgans Robinson passed away Friday, April 4, 2003, at College Park Care Center in Texas City. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.

The Galveston Daily News - July 8, 2003
ROBINSON, ORETHA - Galveston - Giving God the Glory, we wish to announce the Home Going of our loving mother, Mrs. Oretha Robinson, on July 3, 2003. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at the 55th and Ave. K Church of Christ with Brother Roy Osband officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday with a wake service to be held from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 17, 2003
ROBSON, SYBIL ARIVELLO - Galveston - Mrs. Sybil Arivello Robson died peacefully Monday, December 15, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston after a brief illness. She was 88 years old and of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Robson was born September 26, 1915, in Galveston, Texas, to Antone and Mary Anne Arivello. She married James Robson and had one son, Robert Robson. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; her sister, Antoinette Arivello Piserchia and twin brother, Anthony Joseph Arivello; sister-in-law, Florenc GALVESTON - Mrs. Sybil Arivello Robson died peacefully Monday, December 15, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston after a brief illness. She was 88 years old and of the Catholic faith.

The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
ROCHE, ISABELLA 'HONEY' - Galveston - Isabella "Mama Honey" Roche, 93, departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center, Galveston, Texas. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Paul Banet officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery, Galveston. Visitation will begin at 4p.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Fields Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
ROCHNER, FRANCES (FRANKIE) - Frances (Frankie) Rochner, a Texas City resident for fifty years, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2003. Frankie was born on November 15, 1916, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Rochner, Sr. and her sister, Mary Fusting. Frankie is survived by her four loving children. Her daughter, Barbara Pevoto and her husband, Allan, of Wimberley, Texas; sons, John Rochner, Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Irving, Paul Rochner and his wife, Theresa, of Texas City and daughter, Mary Kay Wendel and her husband, Clifton of Austin. Frankie's eleven grandchildren are Renee McCall, Marc Pevoto, Robin Carpenter, Jeanna and Jennifer Rochner, John Paul Rochner, Brandon Rochner, Natalie Rochner, Mallory Wendel, Brett Rochner and Von Wendel. Her great-grandchildren are Travis Nelson and Chase Nelson and one arriving in April 2004. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - November 30, 2003
RODERICK, RICHARD ARNOLD - Galveston — Richard Arnold Roderick, 69, died November 23, 2003, at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Dick was born December 18, 1933, to William and Dora Kimbel Roderick, in South Paris, Maine. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, earning his honorable discharge in 1953. He moved to Galveston in 1960 where he owned and operated a household appliance store. He loved animals and was a constant contributor to the Lasker Children's Home until it closed and many other charitable children's efforts in Galveston. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, SR., A. J. - Texas City - A.J. Rodriguez Sr., 74, resident of Texas City, Texas went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. He was born in Galveston, Texas on May 2, 1929, to Eudoxio and Maria Rodriguez. He retired after thirty-eight years of service as a Merchant Marine Engineer from SIU and MEBA District 2. He also retired from the Galveston County Courthouse from Maintenance and as the parking attendant after eight years of service. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - September 21, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, JR., EUDOXIO A. (RONNIE) , 75, of Galveston, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at his residence. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 22nd, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at GraContent-Disposition: form-data; name="story_summary" Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 1, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, FELIPE ANGEL - Galveston — Felipe Angel Rodriguez, 84, died November 27, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital, in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 14th & Broadway, Galveston, Texas, with Father Frank Fabj, celebrant. Graveside services will follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, December 1, 2003, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas with a Rosary and Vigil to be held at 6:00 p.m., under the direction of Deacon John Pistone. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 11, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, FRANCES CAROLINE - Galveston— Frances Caroline Rodriguez, 69, passed away August 8, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, August 12, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 34th and Broadway, Galveston, with Father John Paul Flajole, O.F.M., celebrant. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas with a rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Rodriguez was born October 20, 1933, to Raymond and Ernestine Islas Serrata in Port Lavaca, Texas. She moved to Galveston at an early age, attending school at St. Patrick Church and graduated from Ursuline Academy with the Class of 1952. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Damas, serving as treasurer for two years. She was employed by the University of Texas Medical Branch as Senior Financial Counselor, retiring after 18 years of dedicated service. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edward M. Rodriguez, Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her daughter, Caroline Susan Rodriguez of Galveston; sons, Edward Charles Rodriguez, Michael Ray Rodriguez and wife, Carmen; Robert Dwayne Rodriguez and Ronald David Rodriguez all of Galveston; granddaughters, Chelsea Rodriguez and Amber Nicole Rodriguez both of Galveston; grandsons, Michael Ray Rodriguez, Jr., Steven Paul Rodriguez, Ronald David Rodriguez, Jr. and Christopher Ryan Rodriguez all of Galveston; sisters, Connie Brown and husband, Jim of Friendswood and Ernestine Nymen of St. Louis, Missouri; brother, Raymond G. Serrata and wife, Ann of Galveston; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Gardner for their patience and dedicated care of Mrs. Rodriguez during her illness. Pallbearers will be Carlos Valle, Jr., David Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, Felix Serrata, Patrick Nymen and Daniel Rodriguez.Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, JENNIFER MARIE - Santa Fe - Mrs. Jennifer Marie Rodriguez passed from this life Wednesday morning, December 17, 2003, at her home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born May 10, 1963 in Superior, Nebraska, Mrs. Rodriguez had been a resident of Santa Fe for 8 years, previously of Texas City, Galveston and Houston and was a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's degree in business. She was an active fundraiser for the Dream Foundation as well as a dream recipient. Jennifer will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, daughter, sister and friend. She lived her life to the fullest and filled those near her with love and laughter. Jennifer will always be fondly remembered and missed greatly. Hayes Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - June 17, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, JOSUE ALFREDO - Houston – Josue Alfredo Rodriguez, born June 2, 1924, in Lueders, Texas passed away June 14, 2003, in Houston at the age of 79. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday June 17, 2003, at Brookside Funeral Home, 13401 Eastex Freeway at Lauder Road, in Houston. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Brookside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park. Brookside Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 3, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, MICHAEL HENRY 'MICKEY' - Galveston - GALVESTON - Michael Henry "Mickey" Rodriguez, 50, passed away Monday, September 1, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2003, at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Galveston, with Fr. John LaBauve, S.V.D., as Celebrant. Burial will follow services Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, also in Galveston. A Eulogy Service in his memory will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, followed by a Vigil and Rosary Service to be held at 7 p.m, Wednesday, as recited by Deacon John Pistone of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Mr. Rodriguez's family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday evening after 5 p.m. Broadway Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - March 27, 2003
RODRIGUEZ, RICHARD "LESLIE" passed away March 4, 2003, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born January 16, 1945, in Tampa, Florida. A Memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on March 29, 2003.

The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
ROE, JO ANN - JoAnn Roe, loving wife of 36 years, sister and aunt, passed away December 17, 2003, after a long illness. She was a 1959 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Utica, New York. JoAnn was a friend to animals and supported every lost animal cause she could find. Her husband, Norm; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Marie McGee; and her loving niece and nephew, Jennifer and Michael McGee survive her. Jack Rowe Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - March 15, 2003
ROGERS, JR., EDWARD "JU JU" - La Marque - — Mr. Edward "Ju Ju" Rogers, Jr. 67, of La Marque, Texas passed away March 12, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Arrangements are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The Galveston Daily News - October 30, 2003
ROGERS, JOHN E. - La Marque - John E. Rogers, 32, of La Marque went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2003, in Webster, Texas. He was born November 18, 1970, in Texas City, Texas. John worked as a fabricator for a Barge Company. He is survived by his parents Arthur and Olivia Rogers of La Marque; brother and sister-in-law; David and Natasha Rogers, niece Hayleigh Rogers; grandmother Agnes Rogers of Galveston; aunt and uncle Diane and George Pringle of La Marque, aunt Della Mae Rogers of Galveston, aunt and uncle Nancy and Ken Maser of Tiki Island and many cousins and friends. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - August 23, 2003
ROGERS, JR., MR. McDONALD "DON' - Mr. McDonald "Don" Rogers, Jr., 90, of Galveston, died peacefully, Friday, August 22nd. He was born November 8th, 1912, in Davilla, Texas and had resided in Galveston for the past 80 years. He joined the Boilermakers Local #132 in 1941 and worked at the trade until his retirement in 1975. Mr. Rogers served as President and Assistant Business Manager for the Local. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Cavalry Division.Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 25, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home, with Chaplain Don Rapp of St. Joseph Hospice Group officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Survivors include two sisters, Gene Crabtree and Frances Legate; daughter and son-in-law, Dot and Peter Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, George and Becky Rogers; daughter-in-law and husband, Kathy and Jerry Lanan; granddaughter and husband, B.K. and Ed Power; two grandsons, Kevin Rogers and Jensen Harris; great granddaughter, Karley Power. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerome Kunz, Albert Choate, Dale Turner, Larry Turner, Mark Thompson, Dale Wortham and Jerry Lanan. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Boilermakers Local #132.
Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 9, 2003
ROMEO, FRANCES A. HILL Tulsa, OK - Frances A. Hill Romeo passed on to be with our Lord on July 3, 2003. She graduated from Central High School (Class of 1948) A rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Services at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2003. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2003, at St. Monica Catholic Church at 10 a.m. under the direction of Fitzgerald Funeral Services in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Galveston Daily News - November 9, 2003
ROSE, JAMES DARIS - Port Bolivar — James Daris Rose, 67, died November 5, 2003 at his residence in Port Bolivar, Texas. It was Mr. Rose's desire to be cremated. There will be no formal services. He will be entombed at Houston National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 3318 Trent Road in Huffman, Texas, 77336. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 6, 2003
ROSE, JEWEL MARIE - Jewel Marie Rose, 75, passed away Monday, August 4, 2003. Born in Corsicana, Texas, she was a Registered Nurse having worked for the Magliola Clinic for several years.
Survivors include her daughters, Laurel Sneed and Karen Spears and her husband Charles; son, Frank Singleton Rose; brother, Thomas Barnes and his wife Florence and grandchildren, Donald Dillon Sneed, Megan Sneed, Riann Marie Weishaupt and Tanis Jewel Armstrong. Visitation will be in the Forest Park East Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 6, 2003, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2003, in the Chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home.

The Galveston Daily News - April 3, 2003
ROSE, SARA P., - Galveston — Sara P. Rose, 56, passed away April 2, 2003, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - November 12, 2003
ROSENFIELD, GILDA MICHELETTI - Galvston - Gilda Micheletti Rosenfield, 78, passed away Monday, November 10, 2003, at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Gilda was born on December 3, 1924, in Galveston, Texas. She was married on October 26, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Galveston to John Matthew Rosenfield. A lifelong resident of Galveston, she was a loving and devoted mother who never thought of herself, only of others. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 19, 2003
ROSENTHAL, CHARLES HENRY - At 3:00 p.m., October 14, while walking on vacation in Prague, Czech Republic, C.H. "Hank" Rosenthal, of Galveston, Texas, and a long time oil company executive, in Anchorage, Alaska, for 25 years, was run down by an out-of-control vehicle. He was comforted at roadside, by Benedictine monks, who spoke and prayed with him. He died that evening of massive internal injuries.

The Galveston Daily News - October 26, 2003
ROSENTHAL, CHARLES HENRY - A celebration of the life of Hank Rosenthal will be held on Monday, October 27, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 6910 Yucca Drive at Stewart Road in Galveston. A reception will follow. Hank was born December 11, 1930, in Hoboken, New Jersey and came to Galveston Island before age two. A graduate of Kirwin High and Sam Houston University, he had a distinguished career in journalism and public affairs, retiring as chief lobbyist from Arco Alaska.

The Galveston Daily News - May 31, 2003
ROSS, JAMES R (BOB) - Wimberly, TXBob) Ross WIMBERLEY, TEXAS - James R. (Bob) Ross, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 17, 2003, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wimberley. Burial took place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, Ranch Road 12 North, Wimberley, Texas (512)847-2226.

The Galveston Daily News - May 21, 2003
ROSS, JOHN - Galveston — John Ross, 94, died May 19, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - August 6, 2003
ROSS, RUTH - Galveston - Ruth Ross, 94, passed away Monday, August 4, 2003 at the Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. A chapel service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Rev. Joe Miller, Pastor of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow services Wednesday. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday morning after 9 a.m. Ruth was born October 23, 1909, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, however, she has been a longtime resident of Galveston Island many years. Ruth was predeceased in death by her husband, Henry and leaves behind her family of island friends. She was a loving and kind person who was thought of by many and who will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.Broadway Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 11, 2003
ROTH, LEON - Galveston – Leon Roth, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Tuesday, September 9, 2003. He was born on August 5, 1913, in Galveston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Maxine. He is survived by daughter Ella Pownall and her husband Bill of Richmond, Texas; son Max Roth and his wife Elyshia of Galveston, Texas; grandchildren Jeff Pownall, Leigh Anne Hill, Kevin Pownall, Robin Hays, Dana Cox and Jason Roth; and eight great-grandchildren. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - June 11, 2003
ROUBION, JOHN B. - League City- John B. Roubion passed away on Monday, June 9, 2003, in League City, Texas at the age of 81. Services are pending with Crowder Funeral Home in Webster, Texas, (281) 280-9000.

The Galveston Daily News - September 8, 2003
ROUBION, ROBERT HENRY - Robert Henry Roubion was born November 13, 1938, in Galveston, Texas, and entered into Heaven on September 5, 2003. He is preceded in death by his father, John Bernard Roubion, Sr. and brother, John Bernard Roubion, Jr. Survivors are his wife, Ann; sons, Robert Donald Roubion, John Weldon Roubion and fiance, Carol Cruz, David Adam Roubion and wife, Tracy, and daughter, Carin Elizabeth Roubion Miller. His Little Army (grandchildren) are, Meredith, Andrea and Bethany Roubion, Aimee, Courtney and Wilson Roubion, and Rebecca and Jacob Miller. He is also survived by his mother, Lois Roubion; sisters, Bethany Savage and Nancy Baumann and husband, Don; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, many cousins and father-and-mother-in-law, Weldon and Dorothy Langley. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster

The Galveston Daily News - August 18, 2003
ROURKE, CELESTE M. - Celeste M. Rourke, beloved wife, mother, grandma, aunt and friend went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2003, the day we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was born in Galveston, Texas on October 28, 1938 and lived a life full of joy. She was preceded in death by son, Darrell A. Tauch, parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Nemarich, Sr.; brothers, Anthony Nemarich, Joseph Nemarich and Warren Nemarich. She is survived by her loving husband of thirty- three years, Larry E. Rourke; her son, Randy M. Tauch and wife Laura; her daughter, Lauren M. Hodges and husband Stan. She adored her grandchildren, Lindsey M. Tauch, Whitney N. Tauch, Alexis M. Rourke, Alton G. Hodges and Ashleigh L. Hodges. She is also survived by her sisters, Aeoline Shannon and Rosemary Nemarich and her brother Pat Nemarich. She had many nieces, nephews and close friends that she loved dearly. Rosary - Monday - 7:00 p.m. at Porter Loring North Chapel. Mass - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic ChurchInterment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Lions Camp, P. O. Box 290247 4100 San Antonio Hwy, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247 (830) 896-8500, fax (830) 896-3666. We celebrate her life and will hold our memories of her close in our hearts. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select "Sign Guestbook" at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North 2102 N. Loop 2604 East San Antonio, Texas 78232

The Galveston Daily News - June 19, 2003
ROWE, JACK - Ace, Texas — Jack Rowe, 74, of Ace, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Houston. He was born November 4, 1928, in Hope, Arkansas.

The Galveston Daily News - May 22, 2003
RUBEN, JR., EUGENE - Houston — Eugene Ruben Jr., 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at VA Medical Center in Houston. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas.

The Galveston Daily News - May 23, 2003
RUBEN, JR., EUGENE - Houston — Eugene Ruben, Jr., 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at VA Medical Center in Houston. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas.

The Galveston Daily News - July 20, 2003
RUIZ, CIPRIANO "SPARK PLUG" Galveston — Cipriano "Spark Plug" Ruiz, 73, passed away, July 16, 2003, at Cornerstone Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2003, at Reyna De La Paz, Galveston, Texas, with Father Serafin Cejudo, celebrant. Graveside services will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery, in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20, 2003, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a Rosary and Vigil to be held at 7:00 p.m. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
RYMAN, BEATRICE ROSALIE, Dickinson - Beatrice Rosalie Ryman, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at her residence. She was born July 31, 1919, in Bay City, Texas to Berry and Willie Mae Watkins. Beatrice was a member of the Baptist faith and beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be Friday, September 19, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas with Rev. Richard Grisham officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, September 18, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson