obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

David Albert Fortier, 68, of Brookshire, passed away June 24, 2023.  He was born December 3, 1954, in St. Louis, MO to the late Albert B. Fortier and Zulette McElroy Fortier.

He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Krieger; nephew, Christian Krieger and wife Jerusha and their sons Emery and Austin; niece, Becky Becker and husband Robb...

Jun 24, 2023

Caring Wife

Loving Mother

True Friend

Avid Reader

Witty Sense of Humor

Passionate Supporter of Animal Welfare

A Life Well Lived

Jun 24, 2023

Fred "Skeeter" Pharis

On June 24, 2023, Fred A Pharis III passed away suddenly while on vacation in New Braunfels with his daughter, Tracy, and grandchildren, Tenley and Kasen.  Skeeter, as he was nicknamed before he was born, was hunting fossils and rocks when the Lord called him home to join his wife,...

Jun 24, 2023

Matthew "Matt" Mitchener

From childhood Matt lead a life full of spunk and energy.  He kept his mom, Ruby and his father, Bill, on their toes!  They never knew what he was going to pull or what the day would have in store for them.  If you knew Matt you knew he never outgrew that.  Matt met...

Jun 23, 2023

Gloria Long Walden, beloved wife and mother, went to be with our Lord on June 23, 2023. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 30, 1950, to the late Norman R. Long and late Shirley Masters Long.

Gloria later followed her younger brother and relocated from Michigan to the Houston, Texas area with her two young...

Jun 22, 2023

William Ivan Argueta peacefully passed away at home on June 22, 2023. He won his 13-year battle against Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Cancer. He is a true warrior who always greeted each and every day with positivity.

William was born on April 3, 1973, in San Salvador, El Salvador. He is survived by his loving wife, Belinda, whom he...

Jun 22, 2023

obituary to by posted soon

Jun 22, 2023

"They call me Hank….."

Henri Sue Kellogg passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, in Tomball, Texas at the age of 81.

She was born Henri Sue Spencer on June 30, 1941, to Henry Ruben and Loneita Opal Spencer at St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. As a young girl, Sue's family transferred throughout the...

Jun 21, 2023

Ronald Duane Christ passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 80. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, stepfather, and grandfather.

Ron was born on October 28, 1942, in Spencer, Iowa, and grew up in Spencer and Cherokee, Iowa. He was the first of two sons born to Clyde A....

Jun 21, 2023

James Arthur Brubaker

James Arthur Brubaker – master storyteller, superb salesman, talented chef, devoted friend and beloved husband – passed away June 21, 2023, in Houston at age 66 after a brief illness. Bru, as most knew him, is survived by Beth Keitt Brubaker, his college sweetheart and the love of his life.

Bru was...

Jun 21, 2023

Josephine Ciulla Maduzia went home to the loving embrace of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on JUNE 21, 2023, surrounded by her four children and eldest grandchild. She was born on June 24, 1934, to Ollie Ciulla and Angeline Rizzo Ciulla. As a native Houstonian, Josephine grew up in the Heights attending Christ the King Catholic Church and Grade School...

Jun 21, 2023

Richard Clarence Brown, 88, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away June 21st, 2023.  Richard was born August 11th, 1934, in Ashville, North Carolina to the late Gerthie M. Brown and Buna Vista (Carver) Brown.

After graduating Candler High School in 1953, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1953 through November 1957. He then reenlisted in the...

Jun 21, 2023

Obituary Pending...

Jun 21, 2023

John Leonard Berry, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. John was born on September 25, 1946, in Houston, Texas to Ben Leslie Berry and Mary Louise (O'Connor) Berry.

After graduating from Strake Jesuit High School in Houston, John attended Texas A & I University and earned a...

Jun 21, 2023

Julie Lorraine Lopez, was born on August 2, 1970 in Houston, TX. She died on the day of the Summer Solstice, the day of the most light and least darkness, on June 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, John Lopez, Jr, Grandparents Deacon Leopold and Rose Moreno, Uncle Charles Moreno, and Aunt Ruth Moreno. She...

Jun 20, 2023

Linda Yvonne Garris 77 of Mt. Pleasant passed away June 20, 2023.  She was born August 28, 1945 in Houston, Texas to the late Clovis Rayford and Doris May Hibbard.  She married Charles H. Garris on April 17, 1970.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband.

She is survived...

Jun 20, 2023

Mark A. Thorkelsen, (68), of Cypress, Texas, passed away on June 20, 2023.

Mark was born to Arnold and Joan Thorkelsen on February 14th, 1955 in Omaha, Nebraska. He relocated to Houston, Texas in 1975 and attended the University of Houston where he earned his degree in accounting. He loved music, the San Juan Mountains of Southwest...

Jun 20, 2023

Owen Tyler Gafford, 24, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away June 20th, 2023.  Owen was born September 8th, 1998, in Houston, Texas to Kevin Gafford and Jo Anne (McGarry) Gafford.

Owen is survived by his father, Kevin Gafford, mother Jo Anne Gafford; sister, Kaylee Gafford; Great Aunt, Nancy Hughes, Great Aunt Pat Grady, Great Aunt, Earnestine Mathews, Great...

Jun 19, 2023

November 17, 1957 – June 19,2023

Roy Postel went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Roy was born on November 17, 1957, in Houston, Texas. Roy was a native Houstonian and lifelong resident of Denver Harbor neighborhood where he grew up and developed loyal lifelong friendships.

Jun 19, 2023

Gerald Oree McDougald, 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away June 19, 2023.  Gerald was born September 12, 1947, in Navasota, Texas, to the late Hulan Oree McDougald and Geraldine (Payne) McDougald.

Gerald ('66) attended Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, and excelled as a running back for the football team. As a committed, hard-working man, Gerald...