obituaries

Apr 15, 2023

Born 9/16/1969 in Holland, Michigan Preceded in death by his mother Jackie Elwood and his father Cliff Diepenhorst. Survived by his son Matthew E Diepenhorst II, His wife of 18 years, Gina Diepenhorst, his brother Dan & (Karol) Diepenhorst, his nephew Josh & (Lucy) Diepenhorst and his stepmother, Janet Diepenhorst. Matt never let his Cerebral Palsy stop him from pursuing...

Apr 15, 2023

Barbara Kohl was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 22, 1945, to John Louis Kohl and Ruth Snedaker Kohl. She grew up in Cincinnati, attended Western Hills High School and the University of Cincinnati (UC). At UC she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority, and received a bachelor's degree in Kindergarten/Primary Education.

On August 19,...

Apr 14, 2023

Lemuel Scott Smith was born November 13, 1964, to Lem and Jeri Smith in Tyler, Texas. He passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023 at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital following complications of open-heart surgery.

Scott would talk to anybody that would listen.  He loved teaching, politics, history, science and motorcycles, in no particular order.  But his true loves...

Apr 14, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) Truxton Reynolds, Jr., 80, of Houston, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2023. Tommy was born in Houston on January 4, 1943 to Thomas "Truxton" and Thelma Reynolds and attended Sam Houston High School.  He came to know Christ at a young age and lived each day with heavenly purpose...

Apr 14, 2023

Julio Cesar Maestre III, also known as Lil C or Baby C was a native Houstonian. Lil C was born on March 14, 1996 at Spring Branch Hospital and passed away on April 14, 2023 at Memorial Hermann in the medical center. Lil C was born to Tiffany Villarreal and Julio Cesar Maestre Jr. He was a very...

Apr 14, 2023

Paul James Bannenberg passed away on April 14, 2023. Paul was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 17, 1956 to Donald and Beverly Bannenberg. He is survived by his wife Margo Bannenberg, son Jason Bannenberg, step-daughter Trina Salazar and Granddaughters Aleisha Zapata, Alexa Bannenberg and Nora Vela. He was so loved by family members and many friends.

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Apr 13, 2023

Gary Dean Bateman Sr., surrounded by family, went home to be with our heavenly father on April 13, 2023. He was a man of faith who was very much loved by his family and friends.

He was born 21 July 1939 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Aline Z. Wiley and H.G. Wiley Jr. According to his mother....

Apr 13, 2023

John Reichert Dreyer, Jr. was born to John and Jane Dreyer on June 17, 1951, in Beaumont, Texas. He passed away at age 71 unexpectedly on April 13, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held for him on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Cy-Fair Helping Hands at...

Apr 11, 2023

Elbert "Ross" Bishop passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  He was born in Edinburg, Texas on July 16, 1929.    Ross was a homebuilder in The Woodlands, Waldon and April Sound for many years and later in life owned A 1 Mini Storage in Spring, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest Elbert Bishop and Hazel...

Apr 11, 2023

SUNRISE:  08/05/1985

SUNSET:   04/11/2023

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR SON, FATHER & HUSBAND

SURVIVED BY : AGED FATHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN

Apr 11, 2023

On April 11, 2023 Romeo Laranang Langit passed away peacefully after spending a few days in a Hospice at Houston Texas, being blessed with a long life of 94 years.

Our beloved Romeo, is survived by his wife Tong Yian-Langit Cheong, two daughters Ruby Carr and Jojina Bennett, his brothers Vil Langit, Arthur Langit, Amor Langit, Stachys...

Apr 10, 2023

Jose Orlando Bolanos Alvarez, 92, of Houston, passed away peacefully April 10, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Alejandra Casco Gutierrez Bolanos; children, Emilio Bolanos, Mercedes Bolanos, Leslie Bolanos, Jose Orlando Bolanos Jr., and Alejandro Bolanos.

Grandchildren: Harold Emilio Bolanos, Emilio Orlando Bolanos, Leslie D. Rodriguez Bolanos, Julio C. Rodriguez Bolanos, Kevin Clark Bolanos,...

Apr 10, 2023

Bennie James Hollek

Bennie was called home to be with both the Lord and Dorothy on April 10, 2023.  He was born in Weimar, Texas to Hattie and Adolph on August 30, 1935. He Married Dorothy Marie Vrazel on April 19, 1959.  They had a wonderful life together for over 63 years. His favorite pastimes were gardening...

Apr 10, 2023

Gloria Nancy Benito was a beautiful, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world and returned to God on April 10, 2023 at age 73.

She was born to parents Miguel and Soledad Moreno on May 23, 1949 in her native Bogota, Colombia. As her parents and sisters began migrating to the United States,...

Apr 10, 2023

Robert E. Lee IV "Bobby Lee", 63, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 10 th , 2023, in Houston, Texas.

Bobby Lee was born June 28, 1959, in Houston, Texas.  He was predeceased by all three of his brothers, Michael, Stephen and Tommy, his father, Robert E. Lee, III, and his cousin Wynne Hunkler. ...

Apr 9, 2023

Susan Joy Vanderhoof Baker passed away April 9, 2023. She was born March 18, 1957, to Donald and Barbara Vanderhoof in Alice, Texas. She will be dearly missed.

Susan attended Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi and graduated in 1975. While at Carroll, she was a member of the Tigerettes drill team. Her love of music...

Apr 9, 2023

John (Johnny) Edmund Lewis, Jr., 72 of Spring, Texas, walked into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus, on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. The son of John and Cathryn Ferguson Lewis. John was born in Henrietta, Texas on March 26, 1951. He attended Olton Schools from elementary to high school in Olton, Texas. Johnny was active in sports,...

Apr 8, 2023

Helen Jean Groppell passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born to John Scott and Arleigh Jean Gray on July 11, 1934, in Bakersfield, California. After graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1952, Helen joined the United States Air Force and left California for Texas where she would put down roots and start a family. She was...

Apr 8, 2023

Joe Scot (Scotty) Ramsey, 75, passed away at his home in Magnolia, Tx on Saturday, the 8 th of April 2023.  His high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Dorice Gafford Ramsey, was by his side.  Scot was born on March 13 th , 1948, in Memphis, TN to Samuel Price Ramsey, Jr. and Helen Stivers Ramsey Hardy...

Apr 7, 2023

William "Phil" Phillip Jansa Jr., 78, of Cypress Texas, passed away April 7 th , 2023. Phil was born October 25 th , 1944, in Houston, Texas to the late William "Bill" Phillip Jansa Sr. and Pearl May (Hamner) Jansa.

Phil is survived by his, wife, Barbara (Blevins) Jansa; daughter, Jennifer (Jeff) Hubbard, Gina (Frank)Lomelo, Wade (Elizabeth)...