obituaries
Gottfried Joseph Balfantz, Jr.
Aug 25, 2022
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our Father, Gottfried Joseph Balfantz, Jr. He was born in Maurepas, Louisiana on July 21, 1927, and passed away peacefully at his home in Spring, Texas on August 25, 2022, surrounded by family, at the age of 95.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Gottfried J. Balfantz,...
Joan T. Jacobson
Aug 25, 2022
Joan was born on June 6th, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Myrtis and Jesse Thompson. She was one of six children - 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up in Albany, Louisiana. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, Darrel Jacobson. On May 12, 1956, they would get married after just a...
Dorothy Joan Pepas
Aug 24, 2022
Dorothy Joan Pepas, "Dotty", passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. Dotty was born in Bronx, New York on April 10, 1934, the only daughter of John and Gertrude Parks. Dotty was the baby of the family and received special attention and "protection" from her five older brothers, Jimmy, Billy, Bobby, Johnny and Richie. Dotty grew...
Jacob V. Mammen
Aug 23, 2022
Jacob V. Mammen (Shaji)
May 20, 1961 - Aug 23, 2022
Jacob V. Mammen (Shaji), House of Valliaveettil, based out of Houston, Texas; passed away on Aug 23rd 2022 at the age of 61; of cardiac arrest. It comes as a profound shock, considering other than Diabetes, which he has controlled for years; he was...
James Milton Craft
Aug 22, 2022
James Milton Craft, born February 21, 1932, died on August 22, 2022.
Milton was born in Groves, TX to James and Gladys Craft. The family moved to Kountze, TX shortly after Milton was born and started subsistence farming. Milton grew up on the farm as the youngest of three siblings who included his sister, Marjorie (Margie), and...
Betty Jean Martens Lewis
Aug 22, 2022
Betty Jean Martens Lewis, age 86, of Paige Texas, died August 22, 2022. She was born at home in Cypress, Texas on September 4, 1935. Betty Lewis graduated from Cypress High School. She was married to Frank E. Lewis. Instead of pursuing a career, Betty chose to stay home to raise her daughter, Linda. And she also loved raising...
Douglas Leon Henry
Aug 22, 2022
Douglas Leon Henry, age 96, passed away Monday August 22, 2022 at his home in Spring, Texas. He was born June 15, 1926 to Leon and Sally Henry of Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Fort Worth's Polytechnic Senior High School and graduated in 1943. He was drafted by the U S Army and served in World War II....
Stephen Lee Mason
Aug 21, 2022
Stephen Lee Mason was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 3, 2002, and passed away in Shepherd, Texas on August 21, 2022.
Stephen was born with Spina Bifida and faced many physical challenges. Despite them, he thrived and grew into a wonderful young man. He faced life's challenges with a kind heart, patience, grace and...
Robert Wayne Bruce
Aug 20, 2022
Robert Wayne Bruce was born on March 24, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Leta and Benjamin Bruce. The youngest of 3, Wayne grew up in a wonderful Christian home in the Aldine area of Houston, Texas.
Wayne...
Emily Amanda Johnson
Aug 20, 2022
Emily Amanda Johnson, 40, died August 20, 2022 with their loved ones at their side in Houston, Texas.
Emily was born July 22, 1982, in Texas City, Texas, to George and Kathryn Johnson. Growing up in Houston, Emily was an excellent student who prioritized and balanced their studies, their many extracurricular activities, and their close friendships at...
Alta Elizabeth Griffith
Aug 20, 2022
Alta Clark Griffith of Houston, Texas passed away August 20, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1938 in Houston, Texas to the late David Clark and Hazel Terry.
Alta was married to the late Billy Richard Griffith for fifty-two years. Marriage came with a ready-made family of six children. Alta at twenty-six endured many challenges of...
Rosalie Despenzero Pfau
Aug 19, 2022
Sadly, Rosalie passed away on August 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, Robert Despenzero, and is survived by her husband Donald Pfau, son Kenneth Pfau and his wife Laila, daughter Donna Pfau Grimm and her husband Michael, her beloved grandchildren Audrey Pfau Gonzalez (and husband Benny), Kyle Pfau, Carson Grimm and Andrew Grimm.
...Stephen Harvey Weinstein
Aug 18, 2022
Stephen H. Weinstein passed away on August 18, 2022 at the age of 65 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born December 17, 1956 in the Bronx, New York. He graduated Cum Laude from the University at Albany in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and shortly after earned his CPA.
...Thomas Lee Watson
Aug 18, 2022
Thomas Lee Watson, 74, of Tomball, passed away August 18 th , 2022. Tom was born on July 13,1948, in Ohio to the late Virgil H. Watson and Merle Elizabeth (Bettie Niland) Watson.
Tom is survived by his, wife of 51 years, Susan Watson and sons, Jonathan H. Watson, Jeremy T. Watson....
Robert "Bob" Dale Koester
Aug 18, 2022
Robert "Bob" Dale Koester was born in Red Bud, Illinois on September 17, 1940, and passed away in Magnolia, Texas on August 18, 2022.
Bob was passionate about life and all he did , from his long career as a metallurgist to his decades of long-distance running and later cycling, to his faithful worship and service to...
Nurdan D. Schiaffo
Aug 18, 2022
Nurdan D Schiaffo 1956-2022 Nurdan Schiaffo of Houston Texas passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 18, 2022 at the age of 65. She was born December 2, 1956 in Istanbul Turkey to the late Hayati and Nermin Dugencioglu. Nurdan married her husband William December 30, 1980 and would have been married 42 years this December....
John Michael Eakins
Aug 17, 2022
John Michael Eakins, of Magnolia, Texas, was born on April 22, 1967, and passed away on August 17, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his son, John Michael Eakins, II.
John is survived by his daughters, Kayla Smith and Brooklyn Eakins; his mother, Delila Doyle and father, Jeff Doyle; fiancée, Michelle Abrego; grandchildren, Laiken...
Sandra Mae Lewis
Aug 17, 2022
Sandra Mae Lewis was a woman who loved her Lord & Savior Jesus with all of her heart. She modeled this love daily to her family.
Sandra, Sandy, Mom and Meme as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, leaves a legacy of love and compassion for all who...
Rebecca Ann Anderson
Aug 17, 2022
Rebecca Ann Anderson died on August 17, 2022, of complications from Multiple Myeloma. Her husband, son, and daughter were by her side.
Ann was born in Brewton, AL on January 7, 1944. She moved around a lot as a child so she learned to make friends quickly and would start a conversation with just about anybody. In...
Robert Agapito Sanchez
Aug 15, 2022
Robert Agapito Sanchez was born in Victoria, Texas on September 20, 1945, and passed away in Houston, Texas on August 15, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto Torres Sanchez and Esquia Cisneros Sanchez.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Guajardo Sanchez; his children, Bob Sanchez and spouse Joanna, Suzanne...
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