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Ricky Allen
Scarborough
1951 - 2021
Ricky
Allen Scarborough, 70, laid down his armor of God and
conquered his last earthly battle on November 6, 2021.
He was a true warrior, waging war knowing that God’s
armor was there to protect him. Ricky was triumphant,
and his Cancer did not win.
He will be honored at a memorial service to be held at the First
United Methodist Church of La Porte, Texas on Sunday
afternoon, November 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. A reception
will immediately follow.
Ricky saw the many blessings in His favor that clearly enveloped
him every step of his journey; The opportunities to
offer testimony, the tender personal moments He gifted
us, His comforting shattered hearts, and best of all,
the power of healing.
Ricky was born to James Wilson Scarborough, a brick layer by trade
and a Baptist Minister, and the late Carra Ann (Rogers),
a homemaker and loving mother of eight children, in
Charleston, South Carolina on July 24, 1951. He
graduated from Trident Technical College and Trinity
Baptist College in Theological Studies. He went to work
for the Bayer Corporation in 1970 as an Operator and
later Certified Trainer. In 2003, he retired and moved
to Texas where he married his best friend and the love
of his life, Sandie.
Ricky
was a proud servant of First United Methodist Church of
LaPorte where he served on the Parish Relations Board,
was active in the Men’s ministry, and taught adult bible
studies. He loved teaching and sharing his knowledge of
the bible and living as a Godly man of faith. His loving
spirit, strong faith, and calm demeanor was so
comforting to people that many frequently sought his
counsel when they were struggling.
Ricky was also a member of the LaPorte Masonic Lodge #
857, an avid fisherman, golfer, and sports fan, but
especially loved and played baseball. He took pride in
his cooking as was well demonstrated by his famous
Carolina pulled pork, ribs and greens, and could put on
a boil whether it be crawfish or shrimp. A true southern
gentleman, Ricky made friends wherever he went.
Ricky was preceded in death by his son; Ricky Allen Scarborough, Jr
and his mother; Carra Ann Scarborough. He is survived by
his father, James Scarborough; wife, Sandie; daughters
Sherry Rood, Stacy Wicke (Jack); Stepdaughters; JonAnne
Hoff (Mark); Brandy Gonzalez (David) and Kimberly
Armitage (David); his grandchildren Brittany Partridge
(Chris), Kara Wicke, Andrew Wicke (Hannah), Tyler McCoy
(Dylan), Johnathan Rood, Dani Wicke, Kenley McMillan,
George Armitage, Kenzie Wicke, Hank Armitage, Samuel
Wicke, and four great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Brothers, James (Julie); David; Kevin (Marita); Mark
(Trina). Sisters, Paulette Smith (Mark); Cheryl Summers
(Marty); Sandra Jeffcoat (Robert); Vickie Holland
(Richard).
Thank you, Jesus, for blessing Ricky with the ultimate reward of an
eternal life free of cancer, pain, sorrow, and removing
battle-scars of this earthly life. Your faithful servant
fought a valiant fight, and deserves his eternal rest.
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Margaret Dale Brannen
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1945-2019
Margaret Dale Brannen left this earth on Wednesday
October 23, 2019. Margaret was born in Newport, Arkansas
on March 25, 1945 to parents Homer and Mildred Berry.
Work eventually moved the Berry family to Texas in 1954.
Margaret attended La Porte High school where she met her
future husband Benjamin Brannen. The couple had one
child, Kristen Dale.
Although Ben and Margaret only had one child, the Brannen house was
one that many children called home. In 1970, Ben and
Margaret fostered two boys from boys harbor, Hancel and
Haskell Watson, and throughout the years, housed many
more people in need. Margaret’s home was known as a
place that would always provide a home cooked meal and a
place to sleep.
Margaret had an artistic talent that she did not share with many.
Some of her creations can be seen as window displays at
Shop Therapy, a store she co-owned with her sister
Sharon. She also supported the arts and the local music
scene. Lastly, she was a huge Elvis fan and was a very
passionate animal lover, primarily dogs.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jerry and
sister Joyce. She is survived by her daughter Kristen
and son-in-law Allen Huff. Granddaughters, Erika Morgan,
Allison and husband Blaine Manry. Great grandchildren,
Erik Robinson, Ava Morgan, Audrey and Bailey Manry.
Grand dogs, Ebony and Paisley Huff. Sisters Debbie
“Dick” and husband Jerome Tarpey and Sharon Berry.
Nieces and Nephews, April and husband Travis Crone, Lee
Tarpey, John Berry, Larry Brannen Jr., David Brannen,
and Christopher Brannen. Brother-in-law, Hershel Brannen
and wife Delores. Great nephews, Austin Crone, Conner
Berry and Benjamin Brannen. Other family members;
Johnnie Brannen, Terry Kramer, Stacey Toler Null, &
Sammy and Brenda Charles.
An intimate Celebration of Life will take place on Monday October
29th at the First Church of God, 2209 29th Street, Texas
City, Texas. Pastor Johnny Angel officiating. Visitation
10:00 – 10:30 am, Service at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to MD Anderson or your local
animal shelter.
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Alvin Dan
Blackford
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1935 - 2019
Alvin
Dan Blackford age 83, of New Boston, Texas passed away
Friday, June 21, 2019 in Bonham, Texas. Mr. Blackford
was born September 19, 1935 in Crosby, Texas. He was a
member of St Mary’s of the Cenacle, American Legion Post
438, La Porte, Texas, Post 486, New Boston, Texas,
lifetime member of Houston Livestock and Rodeo
Association, Rotary Club of La Porte, Member of U.S.
Iowa Association, and Navy Korean War veteran. He was
preceded in death by a son, Trampas Blackford and a
stepson, Donnie Howard.
Survivors include two daughters, Terrie Hernandez of Dayton, Texas,
Tiffany Sites of Moorefield, West Virginia, one step
brother, Robert Howard of Nacogdoches, Texas, one step
daughter, Ashley Stonesifer of Seabrook, Texas, four
grandchildren, Alvin Hernandez of Baytown, Texas, Cody
Hernandez of Dayton, Texas, Keith and Cory Sites of
Moorefield, West Virginia, two great grandchildren,
Camden Hernandez, Channing Hernandez both of Baytown,
Texas, and a number of other friends and relatives
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements
are under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home, New
Boston, Texas. Call 903-628-2511 for more information.
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Wayne
Howard Christensen Jr.
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Wayne Howard
Christensen Jr., 79, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Anna Howard Sr.; and
sister, Martha Christensen. Left to cherish his memory are his
loving wife, Gerry Christensen; sons, Wayne H. Christensen III
and wife, Deborah, Robert Christensen; daughter, Jill
Christensen Hutton and husband, George; brother, Thomas
Christensen; sisters, Barbara Parisi, Susan Christensen, Louise
Baranowsky, Patricia Christensen; grandchildren, Ian and Zachary
Hutton; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Wayne graduated from Webb Institute with a BS in Naval Architecture
and Marine Engineering in 1961. He proudly served his country in
the United States Navy for four years as a Ship Supervisor at
the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Wayne would go on to complete a
post graduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He worked for Humble Oil and Farrell Lines while in New York
before moving to Houston as President of Academy Tankers. Wayne
vast knowledge and experience allowed him the opportunity to
work with Norwegian Cruise Lines in planning routes and courses
for their ships. In his free time, he became a Gold Life Master
in the American Contract Bridge League as well as Director of
Duplicate Games at the Clear Lake Bridge Club. His love of the
water continued as a member of the Houston Yacht Club, where he
sailed in many Harvest Moon Regatta down to Port Aransas. Wayne
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, that family requests that donations be made in
Wayne’s honor to the Autism Society of America at
www.autism-society.org.
A Memorial Mass for Wayne will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 at
2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 816 Park Drive, La Porte,
Texas 77571 with Father Tony Castro officiating. A reception
will follow at the Houston Yacht Club. Online condolences may be
left for the family at
www.claytonfuneralhomes.com |
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William "Bill" C. Conway
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1943 - 2019
We mourn the
loss of William C. Conway (Bill), 76 who entered into eternal
life on Sunday, June 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He
was the beloved husband of Valerie (Normandin) Conway. Bill was
born January 12, 1943, in Waterbury, Connecticut, youngest of 8
children and son of Francis and Theresa Conway. He is survived
by sister Mary Reynolds of Thomaston, CT and pre-deceased by
brothers, Michael, Jack, Joey, Bucky and Frank Jr. Conway; and
sister, Betty Conway. Left to cherish his memory are his loving
wife, Valerie Conway; son, Darren Conway and wife, Erika;
daughter, Andrea Smith and husband, Dallas, daughter Jennifer
Soderstorm and husband. Daniel; daughter Candace Conway and
daughter Samantha Finnegan, grandchildren, Lauren, Kendal,
Ethan, Hudson, Chynna, Caroline, Jackson; Josh, Emma and Peter
and host of other family and dear friends.
After graduating Kaynor Technical School for drafting, he accepted
a job with Farrel Corp. in Ansonia, CT. He transferred to a
position in the Houston area in 1981 and settled in La Porte,
Texas. He is a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Hyacinth and
St. Mary’s Church.
Bill had a great sense of humor and was always telling what his
granddaughter refers to as “grandpa jokes”, that always made us
laugh. His grandchildren brought him the biggest joy. He loved
tending to his vegetable garden, cooking his incredible
spaghetti sauce and banana bread for family and friends to
enjoy. He enjoyed watching episodes of Seinfeld, Westerns and
taking trips with his wife Valerie. He was a longtime fan of the
NY Yankees and always got excited watching the Rockets and
Astros. He also found pleasure in spoiling his cat “Kitty Baby”.
We will miss the way he always made you feel welcome by offering
you every type of drink he had until you said yes, his attention
to detail when making a simple cup of tea, his quirky jokes, his
thoughtful and considerate heart. He is loved beyond measure and
will be missed deeply.
A visitation for William will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019 at
6:00 – 8:00 pm with a Rosary recited at 6:00 pm at Clayton
Funeral Home, 201 South 3rd Street, La Porte, Texas 77571. The
funeral mass will take place Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm at
St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 816 Park
Dr., La Porte, Texas 77571. Online condolences may be left for
the family at
www.claytonfuneralhomes.com
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Rachel Hayes
Hampton
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1934 -
2019
Rachel Hayes Hampton was born in Albany, Georgia on
April 23, 1934 to Mabel Garrett and Ashley Elvis Hayes.
She graduated in 1952 from Georgia Christian School in
Valdosta, GA. She worked as a “number please” telephone
operator in Albany after graduation. Rachel married
Charles Donald (Don) Hampton in 1953.
When Don finished his stint in the Air Force in 1955, they moved to
Ruston, Louisiana where he attended Louisiana Tech.
Rachel worked as a car hop at the A & W Root Beer stand.
After Don completed his degree, they moved to Fort
Worth. After a year and 2 months, they moved back to
Ruston for his masters and car hopping again.
During the time Don was going to college, Rachel took a class here
and a class there. Finally, in 1969, she had enough
hours to graduate.
Rachel taught for 27 years in La Porte ISD at La Porte Elementary,
Lomax Elementary, and DeWalt Alternative. After she
retired from LPISD, Rachel worked at University of
Houston – Clear Lake supervising student teachers.
Rachel was preceded in death by her husband Don in 1969, her son
Russell in 2002, and her son Ralph in 2007.
Rachel is survived by her son, Kevin, from La Porte, daughter Carol
and husband Joe from Lufkin, TX, daughter-in-Law, Ruth
Hampton Grover and husband Ken Grover, from Montgomery.
Grandchildren: Michelle and Mike Coffey from Austin; Jamie and
Justin Lair from Seabrook; Jessie Sundhausen from St.
Louis, Missouri; Joseph and Jane Martin from Buda,
Texas, Jenny Martin from Denver, Colorado, Amy and Ty
Carbajal of Austin.
Great grandchildren: Morgan Rast; Christopher, Ryan, and Emily
Sundhausen; Maverick, Ellie, and Clark Coffey; Cameron,
Joey, Hanna and Jonathan Martin
Rachel was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in La
Porte for over 45 years. She sang in the choir, cooked
breakfast, made cakes, and held rummage sales until age
and arthritis crept up on her and she claimed her pew in
the congregation.
To all her bridge-playing friends Rachel says to keep the games
going. Friendships are so special. Online condolences
may be left for the family at
www.claytonfuneralhomes.com |
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Mildren Lec
Herrmann
1918-2021
It is
only natural that Mildred would choose the month of
December to have her family celebrate her birth and
passing. After all, we only have 20 or so family
birthdays in the month including 2 of her 5 children –
the best of Christmas presents. Mildred Lec Herrmann,
age 103, died quietly on December 18, 2021.
Mildred was the oldest daughter of late Thomas William and Addye
Perry. The couple’s first child, a boy named T.W., died
before Mildred’s birth. As a young child, Mildred moved
with her parents from Willis, Texas to El Dorado,
Kansas. Following the births of a sister and 2 brothers,
the family moved back to Texas where she graduated from
Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown.
Mildred was a tall, pretty girl with dark curly hair and the bluest
of eyes and always a lovely smile. John Herrmann, a
young man from Dubuque, Iowa came to live with the Perry
family for Room & Board during the depression while he
searched for employment. John was to become the love of
Mildred’s life and they were married on July 20, 1936.
Shortly after their marriage they moved to Chicago where
their first child, Diane, was born in December. Mildred
was sure she might freeze to death in that windy cold
city and by the end of the year they were successful in
making it back to Baytown, Texas.
John went to work for Shell Oil and after a few years they moved
across the ship channel to Morgan’s Point. As the family
continued to grow, they looked for a larger home and on
a cold winter’s day moved into a permanent home at 91
Bayridge Road.
How many women would be willing to move into an old bay front house
that had sat empty for more than 15 years and whose
residents were all the four-legged variety! There was a
large cast iron stove in the kitchen and one worktable.
The 15’ ceiling had a vented peak which could be opened
to allow hot air to escape in the summer. For warmth we
sat on the oven door of the cast iron stove or stayed
close to the fireplace in the living room. Three large
ceiling fans completed the amenities.
Mildred tackled what seemed an impossible task of
turning a skeleton of a house into a home that 5
children (yes, another December baby) and family members
and friends would come to love. Mildred’s life was full
of purpose and driven by love of family, neighbors, and
friends. A wonderful cook, she always made room for one
more at the table.
Many guests were treated to homemade bread and pots of
seafood gumbo. Always on-call, she nursed us through
measles mumps and chicken pox and bandaged every type of
scrape and cut. The bay in front of our house was our
playground; she would go to the beach with us picking up
shells and driftwood and then race us back up the hill.
Following Johns death in 1991, Mildred continued to live
in her Bayridge home and to care for family members and
friends. She was a loyal member of La Porte
Community Church and supported the Morgan’s Point city
council; it seems there was always a need for cookies.
Mildred will be missed by the many people who benefited
from her presence in their lives.
Preceded in death were her husband John Richard Herrmann and
son Richard Thomas Herrmann. Her brothers and their
wives; Gerard & Eleanor Perry and Harold & Jo Perry. A
brother-in-law, Henry Post, and son-in-law Mark Woodson.
Surviving Mildred is her sister, Doris Jean Post; daughter Diane
Woodson; daughter-in-law Mary Herrmann; daughter Linda
and Richard Halter; son David Perry and Margaret
Herrmann, daughter Mary Lou and Joe Carmichael.
Mildred was loved by generations of family that included a
community of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and
great-great grandchildren. Many friends became adopted
family members also. A very special group of care givers
at Memory Lane in Tomball became part of our family,
too. We are so grateful for the care they provided, and
we always knew our Mom was in good hands.
A celebration of life will take place at 11:30 am Thursday,
December 30th at the La Porte Community Church with a
lunch reception following the service. In lieu of
flowers the family kindly requests guests bring a
non-perishable food to the donated to the local food
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Timothy Scott LaBry
1965 - 2019
Our beloved son and brother went to be with the Lord on March 17,
2019. Tim was born on May 18, 1965 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tim had
a passion for music, art, antiques, as well as making friends and
memories along the way. Tim had a ready-smile, was always optimistic
and was generous with his friendship and his love for family and
friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Labry;
grandparents, Gabriel and Angel LaBry, Louto and Elda Braquet. Tim
is survived by his mother, Patricia Philips; brothers, Keith,
Lonnie, Justin and Nathan; sisters, Merissa and Drusilla; many
nieces and nephews; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. |
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Martha Love
Service Arrangements for
Martha Love will be held on Saturday, August 10th, 11:00 am,
with the memorial in the sanctuary at First United Methodist
Church, 9601 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Tx and reception
afterwards in Angel Hall. The interment at 2:00 pm at Grandview
Cemetery (Dignity Memorial) 8501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Tx,
77505. |
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Roberta Evelyn Martin
1933-2019
Roberta
Evelyn Martin was born in Alice Texas on June 10th, 1933. At the
age of 86, she entered Heaven on Thursday, October 3, 2019,
passing at her home of over 50 years in La Porte, Texas. She is
preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years James Walter
Martin; her parents Robert and Rhoda Hayden; and sister, Ruth
Hayden.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, James (Jay) Walter Martin
Jr. and wife, Gail; John Charles Martin and wife, Michelle;
daughters, Patricia Martin and spouse, Nancy Adelsheim; Monette
Birch and husband, Jim; brothers, Rodney Hayden, Robert Hayden,
and Richard Hayden; sister, Ruby Sanders; grandchildren, Jeffrey
and Cindy Martin, Patrick and Shelby Martin, Joshua and Jennifer
Martin, Bonnie and Desmond Wick, Joseph Birch, Travis and Sarah
Martin; great grandchildren, Benjamin and Jonah Martin and
Brooke Brunson; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Roberta had a great love and devotion for her beloved husband
Jim and to her family. Her love for her Lord, Jesus Christ was
exhibited through her love for others. Roberta had the most
wonderful gift of hospitality. Her home was always open to
anyone who needed a place to stay or a meal. When we were
growing up, someone always seemed to show up at dinner time, so
Mom would set up extra plates at the table just in case. Roberta
never met a stranger. Once you met her, you became her friend.
She and Pawpaw never missed a daily devotional and prayed for
all her children and grandchildren every morning no matter what.
She introduced her daughters to “Women of Faith” in Dallas.
Roberta was actively involved in the Emmaus Community and in UM
Army camps. She was a Sunday School Teacher for as long as
anyone could remember, teaching both young and old over the
years. Roberta loved spending time with her family, both kids
and grandkids. Whether it was fishing lessons, annual trips to
Port Aransas every summer or camping trips to Garner State Park,
she taught our family the importance of family gatherings.
Roberta enjoyed baking and cooking and her expertise was
especially exemplified as she had Christmas cookie parties for
all the family. Roberta will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved her, including the many who worked with her for 25
years at La Porte ISD.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to all who were
caregivers to our precious Mom and Gran. For those who wish to
make a donation in memory of Roberta Martin, the family requests
that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First United
Methodist Church of La Porte, Texas, 9601 W Fairmont Parkway, or
the Alzheimer’s Association,
www.alz.org/texas.
The Visitation for Roberta will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2019
from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 201 South 3rd
Street, La Porte, Texas 77571. The funeral service will take
place Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10:00 am at First United
Methodist Church, 9601 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, Texas 77571
with Rev. Dr. Kevin T. Gilmore officiating, reception following.
Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston,
Texas. Online condolences may be left for the family at
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Timothy Jason Miles
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Timothy Jason
Miles, Jason to his friends and family, was born in Houston,
Texas, and grew up in LaPorte, enjoying the FFA, horseback
riding, fishing every summer at Lake Livingston and Clear Lake
with friends and his family, and attending LaPorte High School,
class of 1992. He spent many weekends hunting on the family
property in the hill country in Mills County with his father,
brother, uncles and cousins. From early on Jason shared an
irreverent sense of humor which he became known for, with
everyone, from teachers and parents to cousins and friends, and
later, with coworkers.
Jason left this life on Monday May 20th, 2019, to watch over his
son John from a place a little higher than he could reach with
his crane. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother,
Christine Marie Edmunds, and is survived by his beloved son,
John Mitchell Miles, his father, Nick Paul Miles, his stepmother
Kirsten Miles, his brothers David Allen Miles, sister-in-law
Tammy Scarborough Miles, nephew Sam Marx Blum, and brother
Brendan Paul Miles, and his sister, Michelle Nicole Miles, as
well as many uncles and aunts, cousins, and a brotherhood of
crane operator friends who were like family.
Jason worked in the crane industry in Houston Ship Channel and
became part of the brotherhood of crane operators, first with
Fiberspar, where he gained experience and expertise, mentoring
countless coworkers into longstanding careers in crane
operation. According to his coworkers and friends, he was
committed to excellence in work, no job was too challenging, and
he set the stage for proper standards in the industry. Among
those he mentored was his beloved brother David, and together
they gave the Miles name a resounding legacy of excellence as
crane operators, for which they are known up and down the
Houston Ship Channel. Jason was considered by his coworkers as
the best of the best and a great lattice boom operator. Friends
would proudly say, EVERYONE on EVERY JOB knows who Jason Miles
is.
A lover of the outdoors, from his Miles family home in the Hill
Country of Star, Texas he hunted with his father and brother,
his many uncles and cousins, and his beloved son, including
fishing in Galveston Bay and Clear Lake. He was happiest out on
the water with a fishing pole, and in the company of his family
and especially his son.
A visitation for Jason will be held at Clayton Funeral Home, 201
South 3rd St., La Porte, Texas 77581, on Friday, May 24, 2019,
from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will take place at
Clayton Funeral Home on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 am, with
D.J. Dickerson officiating. Online condolences may be left for
the family at
www.claytonfuneralhomes.com
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Coronado “Corey” Saenz III
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2000 - 2019
Corando “Corey” Saenz,
III, 19, was born on January 11, 2000 in Houston, Texas and
called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2019.
Corey was a loving son, grandson, brother, tío and friend. He
graduated from La Porte High School and was enrolled in San
Jacinto College to pursue a process technology degree. He worked
part time at HEB in the seafood department and was very proud to
be hired to work with his father at I.L.A. Local 1351. Corey had
a big heart and was a selfless young man, always thinking of
others first; he was loved by everyone and had many friends. He
had various hobbies, he was an avid baseball player and swimmer
since he was 4 years old. Corey also learned to play violin at a
young age. He loved to dance and theatre arts; his passion gave
him the lead role in a play. Corey also enjoyed being outdoors,
fishing, and camping with his brother-in-law, cousin, and uncle.
He leaves behind memories to treasure and cherish by his
parents, Corando & Carol Saenz; his sisters, Cara Heinrich &
husband Lucas, Courtney Saenz, Catherine Saenz, Claudia Saenz;
his brothers Camden Saenz and Cole Saenz; his paternal
grandmother, Josefina Saenz; his niece, Aurora Heinrich; he also
leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives,
and friends. Corey will be dearly missed by all those who were
touched by his beautiful soul. Visitation will be held Monday,
June 17, 2019 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church
(816 Park Dr., La Porte, Texas 77571) with the rosary at 7pm.
The funeral mass will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 10:00am
at St. Mary Catholic Church (816 Park Dr., La Porte, Texas
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Gladys Roth
Gladys Roth,
a long time resident and public figure in La Porte over the past
years, passed away on Wednesday, November 13th with her family
by her side. Memorial services will be announced later. |
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Frances Lee Crittenden
West
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1934-2019
Frances Lee
Crittenden West passed on January 16, 2019 at her home in Flower
Mound, Texas surrounded by her family and those who loved her.
She was born January 31, 1934 in Groves, Texas to Nora Josephine
Billiot and Henry Brewer Crittenden Sr. She was a resident of La
Porte, Texas for many years, graduating from La Porte High
School in 1952. She also lived in Pasadena, Texas. Her mother,
Nora was later married to Jack Berry and they owned the Najo
Food Store on Main Street in La Porte, during the 1950s and 60s.
Frances married Ronald (Ronnie) Bruce West, also of La Porte, on
May 14,1955 and together had two daughters, Berry Jo and Melissa
Alyce.
While raising her daughters, she also worked for several attorneys
as a legal secretary. She was also very gifted as an artist,
painter, sculptor, quilter and writer and was a member of Who's
Who for American Women for those accomplishments. Her quilting
talents for complex patterns and designs were well known, one,
of museum quality. Also, during the early 1950s, her singing
voice brought her to several performances on radio. She adored
dogs and loved and cared for many during her life.
She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Brewer Crittenden
Sr., her mother Nora Berry, brother Henry Crittenden, Jr. and
sister Dr. Alice Rowe.
Frances is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Bruce West.
Married for 63 years, she was the love of his life. She is also
survived by daughter Berry Jo Terzo and daughter in law, Alicia
of North Richland Hills, Texas and daughter Melissa Alyce Nelson
and son in law Jim Nelson of Houston. She has six grandchildren,
Emily Nelson McGuire, twins Jacob and Nicholas Nelson and
triplets Sarah, James and Ronald Carter. She has ten great
grandchildren. Her family will miss her every day and cherish
the special places she held in each of their hearts.
"When I die give what's left of me away to children and old men
that wait to die. And if you need to cry, cry for your brother
walking the street beside you. And when you need me, put your
arms around anyone and give them what you need to give me. I
want to leave you something, something better than words or
sounds. Look for me in the people I've known or loved, and if
you cannot give me away, at least let me live in your eyes and
not in your mind. You can love me best by letting hands touch
hands, and by letting go of children that need to be free. Love
doesn't die, people do. So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away."
In memory, memorials can be made to Hospice and the SPCA |
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Mario Milazzo Yalesias
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1946 - 2019
Mario Milazzo
Yglesias was born February 20, 1944 to Angelina Milioto and
Giuseppe Milazzo in Sciasca, Italy, and departed this life on
May 29, 2019 at his son’s home in Portland, Texas. Just two
weeks after he was born, Mario’s father passed away, which left
his mother to care for four children during a time of war and
poverty. Considered a “displaced child” by the Italian
government, Mario was adopted at the age of nine by his cousin,
Josephine Cacciatore and husband Armando Yglesias who had just
lost their own young son in an accident. They took him to their
home at the time in Oakland, California but soon moved to
Mobile, Alabama where he became a naturalized American citizen
on November 4, 1962.
At the age of 21, he joined the US Air Force and served in the
Vietnam War. During his service, he was awarded the Vietnam
Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Airforce
Good Conduct Medal, and the Airforce Commendation Medal. In
December 1966, he married the love of his life, Judy, in Mobile.
Together, in 1969, they moved to Houston where he worked for Armco
Steel for several years before returning to school and beginning
his 25 year career with Shell. They moved to La Porte in 1973
where they raised their family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Giuseppe
"John" Milazzo, Anthony "Pino" Milazzo, and Angelina Milazzo,
all of Italy.
Mario is survived by his loving wife who never left his side, Judy.
Two children, Joshua Yglesias and wife, Ellie, of Portland, and
Amy Alley of La Porte. Joshua’s two sons, Donovan and Jackson
Yglesias, Amy’s two daughters, Rachel and Brianne Alley, and
great granddaughter, Cali Rose. Also surviving him are his
sister in law, brother in law, and their families, as well as
nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
A celebration of life will take place Friday, June 28 at Bay Area
Unitarian Universalist Church (17503 El Camino Real, Houston) at
6:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be
made to organizations close to Mario’s heart: Vienam Veterans of
America (vva.org/donate),
Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org),
or the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org).
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