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John Robert “Slim” Fearrington
GALVESTON John Robert “Slim” Fearrington age 81 of Galveston passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Clear Lake Regional
Medical Center in Webster. Funeral services are 10:00am Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will
follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive
visitors from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home where an Elk’s Memorial Service will be held at 6:30pm.
Slim was born May 13, 1928 in Forsythe County, North Carolina to John Wilburn Fearrington and Lottie Parrish Fearrington. He was
married to the love of his life Connie Esquivel Fearrington for over 49 years before her passing in 2004. He was a heavy equipment
operator for Texas City Refinery with over 32 years of service until his retirement in 1988. He was also the owner of Surfboards by Doug,
where he manufactured Surf Boards. Slim and Connie raised their family in Galveston and was a life member of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks Galveston Lodge # 126. Slim was also a member of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann. Slim
was a Christian man and had reaffirmed his relationship with our Lord after traveling to Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown, N.C.
where his childhood friend Brother Bobby Roberson was Pastor. Slim was a social person and loved to call his friends and check on
them often.
Preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Connie Fearrington; survivors include daughter, Eudelia Ann Fearrington Becker and
husband Bart of Cypress, Texas; son, Robert A. Fearrington and wife Pamela of Galveston; brother, Reid Wilburn Fearrington of
Kernersville, N.C.; granddaughter, Morgan Nicole Fearrington; grandsons, Shawn Robert Fearrington, John Ross “J.R.” Fearrington all of
Galveston and Andrew Reid Becker of Cypress, Texas; numerous other relatives and friends. One special friend who merits personal
mention is Ms. Ella Netherly, his devoted caregiver for the past 5-1/2 years.
Pallbearers are his grandsons, Shawn Fearrington, J.R. Fearrington, Andrew Becker, Franklin Carnes, IV, Miguel Gonzales, and good
friend Phil Hosey. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Edrozo and Gerald Byrket.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the
Fearrington name.
GALVESTON John Robert “Slim” Fearrington age 81 of Galveston passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Clear Lake Regional
Medical Center in Webster. Funeral services are 10:00am Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will
follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive
visitors from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home where an Elk’s Memorial Service will be held at 6:30pm.
Slim was born May 13, 1928 in Forsythe County, North Carolina to John Wilburn Fearrington and Lottie Parrish Fearrington. He was
married to the love of his life Connie Esquivel Fearrington for over 49 years before her passing in 2004. He was a heavy equipment
operator for Texas City Refinery with over 32 years of service until his retirement in 1988. He was also the owner of Surfboards by Doug,
where he manufactured Surf Boards. Slim and Connie raised their family in Galveston and was a life member of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks Galveston Lodge # 126. Slim was also a member of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann. Slim
was a Christian man and had reaffirmed his relationship with our Lord after traveling to Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown, N.C.
where his childhood friend Brother Bobby Roberson was Pastor. Slim was a social person and loved to call his friends and check on
them often.
Preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Connie Fearrington; survivors include daughter, Eudelia Ann Fearrington Becker and
husband Bart of Cypress, Texas; son, Robert A. Fearrington and wife Pamela of Galveston; brother, Reid Wilburn Fearrington of
Kernersville, N.C.; granddaughter, Morgan Nicole Fearrington; grandsons, Shawn Robert Fearrington, John Ross “J.R.” Fearrington all of
Galveston and Andrew Reid Becker of Cypress, Texas; numerous other relatives and friends. One special friend who merits personal
mention is Ms. Ella Netherly, his devoted caregiver for the past 5-1/2 years.
Pallbearers are his grandsons, Shawn Fearrington, J.R. Fearrington, Andrew Becker, Franklin Carnes, IV, Miguel Gonzales, and good
friend Phil Hosey. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Edrozo and Gerald Byrket.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the
Fearrington name.
Orville Dee Griggs Rees
GALVESTON Orville “Dee” Griggs Rees age 80 of Galveston
passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at her residence in
Galveston. Funeral services for Dee and Buster are 10:00am
Friday, September 11, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
with Reverend Dr. Ray Meador and Father John Paul Flajole,
OFM officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in
Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home
on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Dee was born September 22, 1928 in Newton, Texas and was
the middle child of seven. Oddee, as she was known by
siblings and other family, attended school in the one room
school house donated and built by her grandfather in
Springtown, Texas. She moved to Galveston at the age of 17
where she resided for the remainder of her life. In 1988, after
retiring from American Bureau of Shipping, she devoted the
next 20 years of her life as a senior volunteer for the Shriners
Burn Institute Auxiliary, and served as president for the year
1992 – 1993. Nothing gave Dee greater pleasure than lending
a helping hand to needy children, at the Shriners Hospital in
Galveston. A lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in
Galveston, Dee is now at reward with her savior in Heaven.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin A. Griggs
Sr. and Claudia Owens Griggs, as well as two older brothers,
Benjamin Griggs, Jr and Joseph Griggs.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Myron
Richard “Buster” Rees of Galveston, until his death on
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston; daughters Suzie Rees Lyons & Myra Rees Blasi,
son Rick Rees; grandchildren William Blake Lyons, Jason
Joseph Blasi, and Katlyn Lilly Rees; sisters Imogene Griffin,
Sybil Whitehead and Frances Rice, a brother David Griggs, as
well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to help
in the hurricane recovery of Shiners Burn Hospital in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family
condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please
include the Rees name.
GALVESTON Orville “Dee” Griggs Rees age 80 of Galveston
passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at her residence in
Galveston. Funeral services for Dee and Buster are 10:00am
Friday, September 11, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
with Reverend Dr. Ray Meador and Father John Paul Flajole,
OFM officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in
Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home
on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Dee was born September 22, 1928 in Newton, Texas and was
the middle child of seven. Oddee, as she was known by
siblings and other family, attended school in the one room
school house donated and built by her grandfather in
Springtown, Texas. She moved to Galveston at the age of 17
where she resided for the remainder of her life. In 1988, after
retiring from American Bureau of Shipping, she devoted the
next 20 years of her life as a senior volunteer for the Shriners
Burn Institute Auxiliary, and served as president for the year
1992 – 1993. Nothing gave Dee greater pleasure than lending
a helping hand to needy children, at the Shriners Hospital in
Galveston. A lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in
Galveston, Dee is now at reward with her savior in Heaven.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin A. Griggs
Sr. and Claudia Owens Griggs, as well as two older brothers,
Benjamin Griggs, Jr and Joseph Griggs.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Myron
Richard “Buster” Rees of Galveston, until his death on
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston; daughters Suzie Rees Lyons & Myra Rees Blasi,
son Rick Rees; grandchildren William Blake Lyons, Jason
Joseph Blasi, and Katlyn Lilly Rees; sisters Imogene Griffin,
Sybil Whitehead and Frances Rice, a brother David Griggs, as
well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to help
in the hurricane recovery of Shiners Burn Hospital in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family
condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please
include the Rees name.
Myron Richard "Buster" Rees
Myron R. “Buster “ Rees, 86, of Galveston died Wednesday, September
9, 2009 at UTMB Hospital following the untimely death of his beloved
wife Orville “Dee” Griggs Rees on Sunday, Sept. 7th. A dual service
will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 11, 2009 at Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston, with Reverend Dr. Ray Meador of
the First Baptist Church and Father John Paul Flajole, OFM of St. Patrick’
s Catholic Church, both of Galveston, officiating. Burial will follow at
Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.
Buster was born in Jennings, LA on July 31, 1923. He was the owner
and operator of Seabird Marine in Galveston, employed by Sears-
Roebuck, and retired from Halliburton in 1986. He was a dedicated
member and former director of the El Mina Shrine Temple, where he
and Dee truly enjoyed dedicating their retirement years in benefit of the
Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston.
In their fifties, Buster and Dee bought a second home in Newton, TX,
not far from Dee’s birthplace and where she had many relatives. Both
enjoyed their involvement in the farming community, while Buster raised
his cows.
Buster was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Holmes Rees
and Edolia Richard Rees; his only sister, Joyce Rees Crainer; and his
beloved wife of 63 years, Orville G. “Dee” Rees.
Survivors include his children Suzie Rees Lyons (Brick Pomeroy), Rick
Rees (Wanda), and Myra Rees Blasi (Rick Key); grandchildren, William
Blake Lyons (Britni Gaspard) Katlyn Lilly Rees and Jason Joseph Blasi
and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Their children believe that after 63 years of marriage, Buster chose to
join Dee in Heaven rather than remain behind.
In lieu of flowers, we request that donations to be made to the
Hurricane Recovery of the Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at
www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Rees name.
Myron R. “Buster “ Rees, 86, of Galveston died Wednesday, September
9, 2009 at UTMB Hospital following the untimely death of his beloved
wife Orville “Dee” Griggs Rees on Sunday, Sept. 7th. A dual service
will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 11, 2009 at Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston, with Reverend Dr. Ray Meador of
the First Baptist Church and Father John Paul Flajole, OFM of St. Patrick’
s Catholic Church, both of Galveston, officiating. Burial will follow at
Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.
Buster was born in Jennings, LA on July 31, 1923. He was the owner
and operator of Seabird Marine in Galveston, employed by Sears-
Roebuck, and retired from Halliburton in 1986. He was a dedicated
member and former director of the El Mina Shrine Temple, where he
and Dee truly enjoyed dedicating their retirement years in benefit of the
Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston.
In their fifties, Buster and Dee bought a second home in Newton, TX,
not far from Dee’s birthplace and where she had many relatives. Both
enjoyed their involvement in the farming community, while Buster raised
his cows.
Buster was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Holmes Rees
and Edolia Richard Rees; his only sister, Joyce Rees Crainer; and his
beloved wife of 63 years, Orville G. “Dee” Rees.
Survivors include his children Suzie Rees Lyons (Brick Pomeroy), Rick
Rees (Wanda), and Myra Rees Blasi (Rick Key); grandchildren, William
Blake Lyons (Britni Gaspard) Katlyn Lilly Rees and Jason Joseph Blasi
and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Their children believe that after 63 years of marriage, Buster chose to
join Dee in Heaven rather than remain behind.
In lieu of flowers, we request that donations to be made to the
Hurricane Recovery of the Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at
www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Rees name.
Fletcher W. Harris, Jr.
GALVESTON - Fletcher W. Harris, Jr., WWII hero, community watchdog, and favored son of Galveston,
surrounded by family, went to join the Lord on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009- a truly appropriate day for him to
join our Heavenly Father.
Services will be held Friday, June 26 in Galveston, at 10:00 am at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201
Tremont St, Galveston, Tx, 77550. 409-765-8080 with Dr. Ray Meador officiating. Graveside services will follow
at Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Tx. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 25 from 5:00
pm until 8:00 pm, also to be held at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
BOI on July 27, 1923, Fletcher attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Tennessee, class of 1941, then
the University of Tennessee, where he was President of the Sigma Chi fraternity prior to entering the Army. He
was also a member of Mensa.
Fletcher served as a 2nd Lt. in the 115th Inf. Reg, 2nd Btn., Co. B, 29th Infantry Division. D-Day +2 landed him
on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France where he subsequently engaged in fierce fighting resulting in the
liberation of St. Lo. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, European-African-Mid-Eastern Campaign
Medal- w/2 bronze stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. A unit citation of the French Croix de Guerre was also
awarded. On July 11, 1944, he lost his right hand to a German hand grenade and was subsequently
transported back to the United States where he underwent rehabilitation at McCloskey General Hospital in
Temple, Texas.
Soon after the war, Fletcher returned to Galveston and began work as a draftsman for Union Carbide. He
would eventually move into the insurance & real estate business, owned by his Father.
Fletcher was extremely civic minded and active in the community he loved so much. His family has a rich
history in Galveston. His Grandfather, William Mercer Harris was the First Baptist Church minister during the
1900 Storm. Additionally, Fletcher’s Uncle, Brantley Harris served as Mayor. Fletcher was a reserve police
officer, two term city councilman, emergency operations director for the city, civil defense coordinator, Red
Cross chapter director, and all around “civic busy-body”- a title he proudly bestowed upon himself in later
years. He was also an active member in Lions Club & Rotary.
More recently, Fletcher was involved in a labor of love by actively & aggressively campaigning for the issuance
of a Purple Heart postage stamp to commemorate & honor all those who were wounded in battle. The first
issuance of that stamp came in 2003 and remains in circulation to this day.
Fletcher is preceded in death by his Mother, Thelma Longfellow Harris, Father, Fletcher Harris, Sr.
Fletcher is survived by daughter Vivianne and son-in-law Jack Harris-Bonham of Austin, TX, daughter Laura
and son-in-law George Klein of Palm Beach, Fl, son David Harris and daughter-in-law Monica of Carrollton,
Tx. Grandchildren, Paul Wunderlick, Stephanie Strangis, Rita Harris, and Andrew Harris. Great-Grandchild,
Savanah Nell Strangis.
The family would like to express its heart felt thanks to the staff at Atria Assisted Listing in Carrollton, Tx, his
personal sitter & caregiver, Lisa Andrews, and those at Century Hospice, for selflessly tending to his needs
and assuring he was comfortable in his remaining days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests your consideration for donations to the Galveston Historical Foundation,
The National WWII Memorial Foundation, The WWII Museum, and/or the charity of your choice.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Harris name.
GALVESTON - Fletcher W. Harris, Jr., WWII hero, community watchdog, and favored son of Galveston,
surrounded by family, went to join the Lord on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009- a truly appropriate day for him to
join our Heavenly Father.
Services will be held Friday, June 26 in Galveston, at 10:00 am at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201
Tremont St, Galveston, Tx, 77550. 409-765-8080 with Dr. Ray Meador officiating. Graveside services will follow
at Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Tx. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 25 from 5:00
pm until 8:00 pm, also to be held at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
BOI on July 27, 1923, Fletcher attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Tennessee, class of 1941, then
the University of Tennessee, where he was President of the Sigma Chi fraternity prior to entering the Army. He
was also a member of Mensa.
Fletcher served as a 2nd Lt. in the 115th Inf. Reg, 2nd Btn., Co. B, 29th Infantry Division. D-Day +2 landed him
on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France where he subsequently engaged in fierce fighting resulting in the
liberation of St. Lo. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, European-African-Mid-Eastern Campaign
Medal- w/2 bronze stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. A unit citation of the French Croix de Guerre was also
awarded. On July 11, 1944, he lost his right hand to a German hand grenade and was subsequently
transported back to the United States where he underwent rehabilitation at McCloskey General Hospital in
Temple, Texas.
Soon after the war, Fletcher returned to Galveston and began work as a draftsman for Union Carbide. He
would eventually move into the insurance & real estate business, owned by his Father.
Fletcher was extremely civic minded and active in the community he loved so much. His family has a rich
history in Galveston. His Grandfather, William Mercer Harris was the First Baptist Church minister during the
1900 Storm. Additionally, Fletcher’s Uncle, Brantley Harris served as Mayor. Fletcher was a reserve police
officer, two term city councilman, emergency operations director for the city, civil defense coordinator, Red
Cross chapter director, and all around “civic busy-body”- a title he proudly bestowed upon himself in later
years. He was also an active member in Lions Club & Rotary.
More recently, Fletcher was involved in a labor of love by actively & aggressively campaigning for the issuance
of a Purple Heart postage stamp to commemorate & honor all those who were wounded in battle. The first
issuance of that stamp came in 2003 and remains in circulation to this day.
Fletcher is preceded in death by his Mother, Thelma Longfellow Harris, Father, Fletcher Harris, Sr.
Fletcher is survived by daughter Vivianne and son-in-law Jack Harris-Bonham of Austin, TX, daughter Laura
and son-in-law George Klein of Palm Beach, Fl, son David Harris and daughter-in-law Monica of Carrollton,
Tx. Grandchildren, Paul Wunderlick, Stephanie Strangis, Rita Harris, and Andrew Harris. Great-Grandchild,
Savanah Nell Strangis.
The family would like to express its heart felt thanks to the staff at Atria Assisted Listing in Carrollton, Tx, his
personal sitter & caregiver, Lisa Andrews, and those at Century Hospice, for selflessly tending to his needs
and assuring he was comfortable in his remaining days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests your consideration for donations to the Galveston Historical Foundation,
The National WWII Memorial Foundation, The WWII Museum, and/or the charity of your choice.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Harris name.
Connie "Chelo" Moya
GALVESTON Connie “Chelo” Moya age 81 of Galveston went to be with our Lord Monday, October 12, 2009,
at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Funeral Mass is 10:00am Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church with Father E.J. Stein, OFM celebrant. A Mariachi burial will follow at Calvary Catholic
Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will
receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a rosary to be recited at 6:
30pm.
Connie was born September 23, 1928 in Galveston, Texas to Enrique Rodriguez and Domatilla Martinez. She
attended school in Galveston and remained here all her life. She was the owner of Connie’s Mexican Food
and known as the “Famous Tamale Lady” and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Theresa Guerra, Janie Guzman, and Mary Garcia, a son, Ralph
Trevino, daughter, Linda Gonzales and husband Jesus Moya, survivors include daughters, Anita Aguirre and
husband Art of La Marque, Maria Solis and husband Jesse of La Marque, Irene Naeole and husband Herman
of Maui, Hawaii, Elida Welch and husband Shane of Arlington, Texas, and Carmen Scott of Clear Lake; sons,
Robert “Rocky” Aguilar and wife Cecilia of Texas City, John Gonzales and wife Joyce of Galveston, Arturo
Gonzales of Houston, Jimmy Moya and wife Gail of Galveston, Ernest Moya and wife Theresa of Galveston,
and Stephen Moya of Galveston; close friend and partner , Juan Ybarra of Galveston; cousin, Frutroso
Cervantes of San Antonio; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
Pallbearers are Jason Solis, John Louis Gonzales, Wally Perez, Jimmy Moya, Ernest Moya, Carlos Hernandez
and Stephen Moya. Honorary Pallbearers are Arturo Gonzales, Johnny Gonzales, Jesse Solis, and Herman
Naeole.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Moya name.
GALVESTON Connie “Chelo” Moya age 81 of Galveston went to be with our Lord Monday, October 12, 2009,
at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Funeral Mass is 10:00am Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church with Father E.J. Stein, OFM celebrant. A Mariachi burial will follow at Calvary Catholic
Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will
receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a rosary to be recited at 6:
30pm.
Connie was born September 23, 1928 in Galveston, Texas to Enrique Rodriguez and Domatilla Martinez. She
attended school in Galveston and remained here all her life. She was the owner of Connie’s Mexican Food
and known as the “Famous Tamale Lady” and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Theresa Guerra, Janie Guzman, and Mary Garcia, a son, Ralph
Trevino, daughter, Linda Gonzales and husband Jesus Moya, survivors include daughters, Anita Aguirre and
husband Art of La Marque, Maria Solis and husband Jesse of La Marque, Irene Naeole and husband Herman
of Maui, Hawaii, Elida Welch and husband Shane of Arlington, Texas, and Carmen Scott of Clear Lake; sons,
Robert “Rocky” Aguilar and wife Cecilia of Texas City, John Gonzales and wife Joyce of Galveston, Arturo
Gonzales of Houston, Jimmy Moya and wife Gail of Galveston, Ernest Moya and wife Theresa of Galveston,
and Stephen Moya of Galveston; close friend and partner , Juan Ybarra of Galveston; cousin, Frutroso
Cervantes of San Antonio; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
Pallbearers are Jason Solis, John Louis Gonzales, Wally Perez, Jimmy Moya, Ernest Moya, Carlos Hernandez
and Stephen Moya. Honorary Pallbearers are Arturo Gonzales, Johnny Gonzales, Jesse Solis, and Herman
Naeole.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Moya name.
Joe Sandoval, Jr.
GALVESTON Joe Sandoval, Jr. age 68 of Galveston died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at his home in
Galveston. Funeral services are 11:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
1201 Tremont St, in Galveston Reverend Robert Dowdy officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at
9:00 am Saturday.
Joe was born July 12, 1941 in Galveston to Joe Sandoval, Sr. and Guadalupe Morales Sandoval. He
graduated from Ball High School with the class of 1959. He was a welder by trade with Todd’s Shipyard and
Monsanto Oil Company in Chocolate Bayou. He enjoyed teaching the children and helping them with their
school work, seeing to it that they received a good education. He also enjoyed music especially the 50’s, 60’s
and Spanish music was some of his favorites. He loved to host friends and family at his home and was a
wonderful host.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Elia Gomez, Delia Ramirez, Clelia Venegas, and Ofelia
Botello; brothers, Vincent Limon, Richard Sandoval, Roy Sandoval, and Buddy Sandoval. Survivors include his
wife Cissie Sandoval; beloved and only son, Joe Sandoval, III; loving daughters, Denise Sandoval, and
Annette Yates and husband Bryon all of Galveston; and Nancy Sandoval of La Marque; his beautiful
grandchildren, Brittny, Cassie, Kaylin, Reagan, Clay, Jonathan, and Dylan; sisters, Carmen Aguirre and
Josephine Sandoval; brothers, Dario Limon and wife Gloria of La Marque, David Sandoval, Roland Morales
and wife Rosie of Santa Fe, Johnny Sandoval, Larry Sandoval, Ronnie Sandoval, and Michael Sandoval; close
and dear friend, Sandra Lege; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Sandoval name.
GALVESTON Joe Sandoval, Jr. age 68 of Galveston died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at his home in
Galveston. Funeral services are 11:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
1201 Tremont St, in Galveston Reverend Robert Dowdy officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at
9:00 am Saturday.
Joe was born July 12, 1941 in Galveston to Joe Sandoval, Sr. and Guadalupe Morales Sandoval. He
graduated from Ball High School with the class of 1959. He was a welder by trade with Todd’s Shipyard and
Monsanto Oil Company in Chocolate Bayou. He enjoyed teaching the children and helping them with their
school work, seeing to it that they received a good education. He also enjoyed music especially the 50’s, 60’s
and Spanish music was some of his favorites. He loved to host friends and family at his home and was a
wonderful host.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Elia Gomez, Delia Ramirez, Clelia Venegas, and Ofelia
Botello; brothers, Vincent Limon, Richard Sandoval, Roy Sandoval, and Buddy Sandoval. Survivors include his
wife Cissie Sandoval; beloved and only son, Joe Sandoval, III; loving daughters, Denise Sandoval, and
Annette Yates and husband Bryon all of Galveston; and Nancy Sandoval of La Marque; his beautiful
grandchildren, Brittny, Cassie, Kaylin, Reagan, Clay, Jonathan, and Dylan; sisters, Carmen Aguirre and
Josephine Sandoval; brothers, Dario Limon and wife Gloria of La Marque, David Sandoval, Roland Morales
and wife Rosie of Santa Fe, Johnny Sandoval, Larry Sandoval, Ronnie Sandoval, and Michael Sandoval; close
and dear friend, Sandra Lege; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Sandoval name.
James Peak Elbert
GALVESTON James Peak Elbert age 72 of Galveston died suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at his
home. Visitation will be held at 5 pm Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home 1201
Tremont St, in Galveston where a funeral service will begin at 7 pm Reverend Ray Pinard officiating.
Mr. Elbert was born in Pampa, Texas February 5, 1937 and grew up in Lake Jackson. After working in the
property casualty insurance industry in Galveston, James purchased the remnants of his father's insurance
agency in Lake Jackson and has operated and grown that agency in Lake Jackson, Brazoria and Galveston
since 1995.
He received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX and Divinity Degree
from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He was past president of the
Texas chapter of the Alliance for Insurance Education, former Executive Board member of the Independent
Insurance Agents of Texas, board member and chairman of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and
the Texas Fair Plan. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, the Rotary Club of Galveston Island and the
Mayor's Roundtable on Housing. He is listed annually in Marquis Who's Who in America. In 2007, he received
the Independent Insurance Agent's annual Drex Foreman Award. The Drex Forman Award is one given
annually in recognition of a lifetime of service to both the insurance industry and community.
Survivors include his wife Ann Elbert, his son Michael Elbert and wife Mary and grandson Jonathan of
Panama City, FL, his son Steven Elbert of Lake Jackson and his daughter Jennifer Fudge and husband
Adrian of Austin. He is also survived by special family members- nephew Larry Grant of Austin, sister in-law
Marie Smith from Dallas and parents in-law David and Peggy Smith of Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Elbert name.
GALVESTON James Peak Elbert age 72 of Galveston died suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at his
home. Visitation will be held at 5 pm Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home 1201
Tremont St, in Galveston where a funeral service will begin at 7 pm Reverend Ray Pinard officiating.
Mr. Elbert was born in Pampa, Texas February 5, 1937 and grew up in Lake Jackson. After working in the
property casualty insurance industry in Galveston, James purchased the remnants of his father's insurance
agency in Lake Jackson and has operated and grown that agency in Lake Jackson, Brazoria and Galveston
since 1995.
He received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX and Divinity Degree
from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He was past president of the
Texas chapter of the Alliance for Insurance Education, former Executive Board member of the Independent
Insurance Agents of Texas, board member and chairman of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and
the Texas Fair Plan. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, the Rotary Club of Galveston Island and the
Mayor's Roundtable on Housing. He is listed annually in Marquis Who's Who in America. In 2007, he received
the Independent Insurance Agent's annual Drex Foreman Award. The Drex Forman Award is one given
annually in recognition of a lifetime of service to both the insurance industry and community.
Survivors include his wife Ann Elbert, his son Michael Elbert and wife Mary and grandson Jonathan of
Panama City, FL, his son Steven Elbert of Lake Jackson and his daughter Jennifer Fudge and husband
Adrian of Austin. He is also survived by special family members- nephew Larry Grant of Austin, sister in-law
Marie Smith from Dallas and parents in-law David and Peggy Smith of Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Elbert name.
Harold Gene Huffman
HOT SPRINGS Harold Gene Huffman age 70 of Nashville, Arkansas formerly longtime Galveston resident
died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services are
10:00 am Friday, October 23, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston Reverend Ray Pinard
officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday.
Harold was born December 29, 1938 in Huntsville, Texas to Harvey Boone Huffman, Sr. and Elsie Ida Mae
Rodgers Huffman. Harold was a member of Central Methodist Church in Galveston where he and his family
belonged for most of their life. He worked many years at UTMB retiring from the plumbing department. In his
retirement years, Harold was employed at Bank of America working in security. Several years ago he moved
to Nashville, Arkansas and remained there until his death.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, most recently his mother in August 2009, his wife, Cherry
Huffman and son, Timothy Huffman. Survivors include daughter, Melissa Payton of Pasadena, brother,
Charles Huffman and wife Sherry of La Marque; granddaughters, Makala Huffman, Chelsea Huffman and
Meghan Payton all of Pasadena; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at
www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Huffman name.
HOT SPRINGS Harold Gene Huffman age 70 of Nashville, Arkansas formerly longtime Galveston resident
died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services are
10:00 am Friday, October 23, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston Reverend Ray Pinard
officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday.
Harold was born December 29, 1938 in Huntsville, Texas to Harvey Boone Huffman, Sr. and Elsie Ida Mae
Rodgers Huffman. Harold was a member of Central Methodist Church in Galveston where he and his family
belonged for most of their life. He worked many years at UTMB retiring from the plumbing department. In his
retirement years, Harold was employed at Bank of America working in security. Several years ago he moved
to Nashville, Arkansas and remained there until his death.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, most recently his mother in August 2009, his wife, Cherry
Huffman and son, Timothy Huffman. Survivors include daughter, Melissa Payton of Pasadena, brother,
Charles Huffman and wife Sherry of La Marque; granddaughters, Makala Huffman, Chelsea Huffman and
Meghan Payton all of Pasadena; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at
www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Huffman name.
Sandra Ann Milliff
GALVESTON Sandra Ann Milliff age 66 of Port Bolivar died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her vacation home
in Nacogdoches. Funeral services are 4:00 pm Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Port Bolivar First United
Methodist Church in Galveston Reverend Marty Boddie officiating. Burial will follow at Port Bolivar Cemetery
in Port Bolivar under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the
funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday.
Sandra was born October 4, 1943 in Galveston, Texas to Vernon Smith and Theresa Coldiron Smith. She
was a member of Port Bolivar First United Methodist Church. She was a great cook, a lady who loved her
family, enjoyed fishing and taking trips to the Louisiana Casinos with her friends.
Sandra was preceded in death by her father, daughter, Anita Gail Walker, and her second husband,
Lawrence Elbert “Jim” Milliff survivors include, son, Robert Lee Walker and fiancé Cathy Cox of
Nacogdoches; mother, Theresa Smith of Lockhart; brother, Roger Smith and wife Doris of Lockhart;
grandson, Robert Lawrence Walker of Port Bolivar’ granddaughters, Gail Annette Walker of Port Bolivar and
Cali Sundseth of Port Bolivar; niece, Molly Smith of Lockhart; former husband and close friend, Bob Walker of
Galveston; numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Rodney Clark Coldiron, Arthur “Butch” Barrow, Raymond Wilson, Bob Walker, and Andy
Wayne Coldiron. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Lawrence Walker, and John Henry Franklin.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Milliff name.
GALVESTON Sandra Ann Milliff age 66 of Port Bolivar died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her vacation home
in Nacogdoches. Funeral services are 4:00 pm Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Port Bolivar First United
Methodist Church in Galveston Reverend Marty Boddie officiating. Burial will follow at Port Bolivar Cemetery
in Port Bolivar under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the
funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday.
Sandra was born October 4, 1943 in Galveston, Texas to Vernon Smith and Theresa Coldiron Smith. She
was a member of Port Bolivar First United Methodist Church. She was a great cook, a lady who loved her
family, enjoyed fishing and taking trips to the Louisiana Casinos with her friends.
Sandra was preceded in death by her father, daughter, Anita Gail Walker, and her second husband,
Lawrence Elbert “Jim” Milliff survivors include, son, Robert Lee Walker and fiancé Cathy Cox of
Nacogdoches; mother, Theresa Smith of Lockhart; brother, Roger Smith and wife Doris of Lockhart;
grandson, Robert Lawrence Walker of Port Bolivar’ granddaughters, Gail Annette Walker of Port Bolivar and
Cali Sundseth of Port Bolivar; niece, Molly Smith of Lockhart; former husband and close friend, Bob Walker of
Galveston; numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Rodney Clark Coldiron, Arthur “Butch” Barrow, Raymond Wilson, Bob Walker, and Andy
Wayne Coldiron. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Lawrence Walker, and John Henry Franklin.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Milliff name.
Elsa Suayan Villano
Galveston - Elsa Suayan Villano, 69, passed from this life at home surrounded by her family October 20,
2009. She was born November 24, 1939, in the province of Batangas, Lemery, Philippines.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Amparo Mendoza and father, Rafael Suayan.
Elsa graduated from Manuel L. Quezon University School of Law receiving a bachelor of Law in April 1963.
She married the love of her life Vivencio in May 1973 at San Miguel Cathedral in the Philippines. She came
to the United States arriving first in New Jersey 1974 moving to Galveston, Texas in 1975. She was
employed at American Indemnity Insurance Co. for twenty years. In her retirement she enjoyed gardening
and caring for others.
Elsa is survived by her husband Vivencio Villano and son, Amerfino Villano, her two brothers Renato &
Benjamin Suayan, She also leaves behind the beloved Suayan family of Galveston and Villano family of
Dallas, Texas.
Visitation will be on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 5 to 8 PM and Friday October 23, 2009 from 5 to 8 PM .
A Rosary will be recited 6:45pm on Friday all at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Mass will be
1:00pm Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Entombment following at Cavalry
Catholic Cemetery in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at
www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Villan name.
Galveston - Elsa Suayan Villano, 69, passed from this life at home surrounded by her family October 20,
2009. She was born November 24, 1939, in the province of Batangas, Lemery, Philippines.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Amparo Mendoza and father, Rafael Suayan.
Elsa graduated from Manuel L. Quezon University School of Law receiving a bachelor of Law in April 1963.
She married the love of her life Vivencio in May 1973 at San Miguel Cathedral in the Philippines. She came
to the United States arriving first in New Jersey 1974 moving to Galveston, Texas in 1975. She was
employed at American Indemnity Insurance Co. for twenty years. In her retirement she enjoyed gardening
and caring for others.
Elsa is survived by her husband Vivencio Villano and son, Amerfino Villano, her two brothers Renato &
Benjamin Suayan, She also leaves behind the beloved Suayan family of Galveston and Villano family of
Dallas, Texas.
Visitation will be on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 5 to 8 PM and Friday October 23, 2009 from 5 to 8 PM .
A Rosary will be recited 6:45pm on Friday all at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Mass will be
1:00pm Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Entombment following at Cavalry
Catholic Cemetery in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at
www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Villan name.
Enrique M. Castro
GALVESTON Enrique M. Castro age 88 of Galveston died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Methodist
Hospital in San Antonio. Funeral Mass is 10:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church in Galveston Father E.J. Stein, OFM, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in
Galveston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the
funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday with a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm.
Enrique was born February 27, 1921 in Morelos, Coahuila, Mexico to Hilario Castro and Guadalupe
Medina Castro. He was a longtime resident of Galveston and a proud husband and father. He was a
retired longshoreman and member of ILA Local #20 and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Enrique was preceded in death by his parents, numerous siblings, and his wife of 56 years, Irma de
Hoyos Castro in 2002. Survivors include daughters, Elva Amanda Delgado of San Antonio, Irma Rodriguez
of Galveston, Aurora Zulaica and husband Hilario of San Antonio, and Graciela Molina and husband Arturo
of Galveston; sons, Rolando Castro and wife Mireya of San Antonio, Enrique Castro and wife Adela of
Friendswood, Jose Luis Castro and wife Ana of Galveston, Jose Ruben Castro and wife Rose of
Dickinson, Jaime Castro and wife Rebecca of Guevara of Morelos, Coahuila, Mexico, and Francisco
Eduardo Castro and wife Rowena of Pasadena; 30 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are his sons, Rolando, Enrique, Jose Luis, Jose Ruben, Jaime, and Francisco Eduardo.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Castro name.
GALVESTON Enrique M. Castro age 88 of Galveston died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Methodist
Hospital in San Antonio. Funeral Mass is 10:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church in Galveston Father E.J. Stein, OFM, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in
Galveston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the
funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday with a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm.
Enrique was born February 27, 1921 in Morelos, Coahuila, Mexico to Hilario Castro and Guadalupe
Medina Castro. He was a longtime resident of Galveston and a proud husband and father. He was a
retired longshoreman and member of ILA Local #20 and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Enrique was preceded in death by his parents, numerous siblings, and his wife of 56 years, Irma de
Hoyos Castro in 2002. Survivors include daughters, Elva Amanda Delgado of San Antonio, Irma Rodriguez
of Galveston, Aurora Zulaica and husband Hilario of San Antonio, and Graciela Molina and husband Arturo
of Galveston; sons, Rolando Castro and wife Mireya of San Antonio, Enrique Castro and wife Adela of
Friendswood, Jose Luis Castro and wife Ana of Galveston, Jose Ruben Castro and wife Rose of
Dickinson, Jaime Castro and wife Rebecca of Guevara of Morelos, Coahuila, Mexico, and Francisco
Eduardo Castro and wife Rowena of Pasadena; 30 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are his sons, Rolando, Enrique, Jose Luis, Jose Ruben, Jaime, and Francisco Eduardo.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Castro name.
Franklyn Lycurgas Layne, III
GALVESTON Franklyn Lycurgas Layne, III age 61 of Galveston died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at John
Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Memorial services are 5:00 pm Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston with Dean Sims officiating. Friends of Bill W. are welcome.
Frank was born November 22, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Franklyn Lycurgas Layne, Jr. and Virginia
Palmer Layne. He was a Control Wireman employed with Bebco Industries at the time of his death. Frank
loved Rock and Roll and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was a man who loved people and spent his time
helping others with life’s problems through his work in AA. He truly enjoyed the ocean and the time he was
able to spend with his friends.
Frank is survived by his wife Rhonda Tobin Layne of Galveston; daughter, Robbie Layne Christian and
husband Tim; son, Adrian Layne; grandchildren, Shailyn, Bethany, and Paige Christian; former wives and
close friends, Colleen Layne and Sandy Layne; grandmother, Janet McGuire; sisters, Virginia Trier, Pammy
Layne, Kathleen Brewster, and Wanda Layne; sister in law, Vickie Olsteen; brothers in law, Bolie McGuire
and Rodney McGuire; nieces, Daneika Olsteen, Jennifer, and Sherry Atkins; nephews, Bolie McGuire, Sean
and Josh Olsteen; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Layne name.
GALVESTON Franklyn Lycurgas Layne, III age 61 of Galveston died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at John
Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Memorial services are 5:00 pm Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston with Dean Sims officiating. Friends of Bill W. are welcome.
Frank was born November 22, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Franklyn Lycurgas Layne, Jr. and Virginia
Palmer Layne. He was a Control Wireman employed with Bebco Industries at the time of his death. Frank
loved Rock and Roll and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was a man who loved people and spent his time
helping others with life’s problems through his work in AA. He truly enjoyed the ocean and the time he was
able to spend with his friends.
Frank is survived by his wife Rhonda Tobin Layne of Galveston; daughter, Robbie Layne Christian and
husband Tim; son, Adrian Layne; grandchildren, Shailyn, Bethany, and Paige Christian; former wives and
close friends, Colleen Layne and Sandy Layne; grandmother, Janet McGuire; sisters, Virginia Trier, Pammy
Layne, Kathleen Brewster, and Wanda Layne; sister in law, Vickie Olsteen; brothers in law, Bolie McGuire
and Rodney McGuire; nieces, Daneika Olsteen, Jennifer, and Sherry Atkins; nephews, Bolie McGuire, Sean
and Josh Olsteen; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Layne name.
Abelino Lopez,Sr.
GALVESTON Abelino Lopez, Sr. age 44 of Galveston died Friday, October 30, 2009 at John Sealy Hospital
in Galveston. Funeral Mass is 10:00 am Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in
Galveston Father E.J. Stein, OFM, celebrant. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston under the
direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5:00pm
until 8:00pm on Tuesday with a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm.
Abel was born January 15, 1965 in Melchor Ocampo, N.L. Mexico to Abelino Lopez and Francisca Lopez. He
was a carpenter by trade and a member of Reina de la Paz Catholic Church and now Holy Family Parish in
Galveston.
Preceded in death by his parents survivors include, daughters, Maleny and Joselyn Lopez ; son, Abelino
Lopez, Jr. all of Galveston; sisters, Guadalupe Lopez of Mexico, Leticia Lopez and husband Dagoberto of La
Marque, and Rosaevelia Lopez and husband Americo Gomez of Mexico; brothers, Lizroy Lopez and wife
Isabel of Mexico, Florentino Lopez and wife Maria, Ramon Lopez and wife Maribel and Francisco Lopez and
wife Monica all of Galveston; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Lizroy Lopez, Florentino Lopez, Ramon Lopez, Francisco Lopez, Dagoberto Lopez, and
Damian Lopez.
GALVESTON Abelino Lopez, Sr. age 44 of Galveston died Friday, October 30, 2009 at John Sealy Hospital
in Galveston. Funeral Mass is 10:00 am Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in
Galveston Father E.J. Stein, OFM, celebrant. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston under the
direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5:00pm
until 8:00pm on Tuesday with a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm.
Abel was born January 15, 1965 in Melchor Ocampo, N.L. Mexico to Abelino Lopez and Francisca Lopez. He
was a carpenter by trade and a member of Reina de la Paz Catholic Church and now Holy Family Parish in
Galveston.
Preceded in death by his parents survivors include, daughters, Maleny and Joselyn Lopez ; son, Abelino
Lopez, Jr. all of Galveston; sisters, Guadalupe Lopez of Mexico, Leticia Lopez and husband Dagoberto of La
Marque, and Rosaevelia Lopez and husband Americo Gomez of Mexico; brothers, Lizroy Lopez and wife
Isabel of Mexico, Florentino Lopez and wife Maria, Ramon Lopez and wife Maribel and Francisco Lopez and
wife Monica all of Galveston; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Lizroy Lopez, Florentino Lopez, Ramon Lopez, Francisco Lopez, Dagoberto Lopez, and
Damian Lopez.
Macario “Mike” Gutierrez, Sr.
GALVESTON Macario “Mike” Gutierrez, Sr. age 60 of Galveston died Friday, October 30, 2009 at John Sealy
Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Carnes Brothers
Funeral Home in Galveston with the Reverend Clay Thomas officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:
00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Macario was born October 29, 1949 in Los Fresnos, Texas to Ramon Gutierrez, Sr. and Leandra Gutierrez. He
was a painter by trade and a Christian by faith. He was a great dad who truly loved spending time with his son,
Macario, Jr. He enjoyed cooking and spending the time with his many friends and family. He loved to fish and
barbecue. He was a real IKE survivor staying in his home through the storm and remaining on Galveston
Island for the rebuilding and recovery of his home and community.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother Leandra Gutierrez, sister, Betty Gutierrez and brother, Ramon
Gutierrez, Jr. , survivors include his father, Ramon Gutierrez, Sr. ; daughters, Cynthia Gutierrez and fiancé Joey
Micheletti of La Marque, and Rachel Gatley and husband Michael of Cape Coral, Florida; sons, Macario
Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Crystal of Galveston; John Paul Gutierrez and wife Theresa of Hitchcock; sisters, Lupita
Gonzalez and husband Juan of La Porte, Luvina Reyna of Houston, and Eufemia of Baytown; brothers, Tomas
Gutierrez and wife Linda of LaPorte, and Jose Gutierrez and wife Ann of LaPorte; grandchildren, Vincente
Enriquez, Keith Steffen, Andrew Gutierrez, Malachi Gutierrez, Amanda Steffen, Bianca Rodriguez, Alyssa
Steffen, Marissa Gutierrez, Cheyenne Steffen, Monica Gatley, Chelsea Gutierrez and Valerie Gutierrez;
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Gutierrez name.
GALVESTON Macario “Mike” Gutierrez, Sr. age 60 of Galveston died Friday, October 30, 2009 at John Sealy
Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Carnes Brothers
Funeral Home in Galveston with the Reverend Clay Thomas officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:
00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Macario was born October 29, 1949 in Los Fresnos, Texas to Ramon Gutierrez, Sr. and Leandra Gutierrez. He
was a painter by trade and a Christian by faith. He was a great dad who truly loved spending time with his son,
Macario, Jr. He enjoyed cooking and spending the time with his many friends and family. He loved to fish and
barbecue. He was a real IKE survivor staying in his home through the storm and remaining on Galveston
Island for the rebuilding and recovery of his home and community.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother Leandra Gutierrez, sister, Betty Gutierrez and brother, Ramon
Gutierrez, Jr. , survivors include his father, Ramon Gutierrez, Sr. ; daughters, Cynthia Gutierrez and fiancé Joey
Micheletti of La Marque, and Rachel Gatley and husband Michael of Cape Coral, Florida; sons, Macario
Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Crystal of Galveston; John Paul Gutierrez and wife Theresa of Hitchcock; sisters, Lupita
Gonzalez and husband Juan of La Porte, Luvina Reyna of Houston, and Eufemia of Baytown; brothers, Tomas
Gutierrez and wife Linda of LaPorte, and Jose Gutierrez and wife Ann of LaPorte; grandchildren, Vincente
Enriquez, Keith Steffen, Andrew Gutierrez, Malachi Gutierrez, Amanda Steffen, Bianca Rodriguez, Alyssa
Steffen, Marissa Gutierrez, Cheyenne Steffen, Monica Gatley, Chelsea Gutierrez and Valerie Gutierrez;
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Gutierrez name.
Maria DeJesus Perea
GALVESTON Maria DeJesus Tomasa Perea age 87 of Galveston passed away quietly Sunday, November
29, 2009 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 7:00pm Wednesday, December 2, 2009
at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:
00pm until 8:00pm.
Maria was born March 7, 1922 in Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, Mexico to Vincente Perea and Maria Trinidad
Martinez Perea. She was a longtime Galvestonian, and member of St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica. She was
employed at UTMB in the cafeteria before retiring in 1987 with over 15 years of service. She loved to cook and
clean and love and care for her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, survivors include her daughters, Maria Huerta (Luis, Sr.), Lucy Rangel Click
(Andy Sr.), and Rachel Rangel Vallejo (Simon) all of Galveston; grandchildren, Luis Huerta, Jr. (Amanda) of
Florida, Melissa Carcano (Martin) of Houston, Andy Click, Jr., Santiago R. Vallejo, Jr., and James Eric
Stockton, Jr. all of Galveston; great grandchildren, Mariella and Brianna Huerta of Florida; numerous nieces,
nephews other relatives in Mexico and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Perea name.
GALVESTON Maria DeJesus Tomasa Perea age 87 of Galveston passed away quietly Sunday, November
29, 2009 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 7:00pm Wednesday, December 2, 2009
at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:
00pm until 8:00pm.
Maria was born March 7, 1922 in Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, Mexico to Vincente Perea and Maria Trinidad
Martinez Perea. She was a longtime Galvestonian, and member of St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica. She was
employed at UTMB in the cafeteria before retiring in 1987 with over 15 years of service. She loved to cook and
clean and love and care for her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, survivors include her daughters, Maria Huerta (Luis, Sr.), Lucy Rangel Click
(Andy Sr.), and Rachel Rangel Vallejo (Simon) all of Galveston; grandchildren, Luis Huerta, Jr. (Amanda) of
Florida, Melissa Carcano (Martin) of Houston, Andy Click, Jr., Santiago R. Vallejo, Jr., and James Eric
Stockton, Jr. all of Galveston; great grandchildren, Mariella and Brianna Huerta of Florida; numerous nieces,
nephews other relatives in Mexico and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Perea name.
Robert Earl Venable
GALVESTON Robert Earl Venable age 51 of La Marque, was born on November 29, 1957 in Galveston,
Texas to Charles and Julia Moore Venable, departed his life Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Ocean View
Care Center in Texas City. Funeral services are 1:00pm Friday, December 4, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral
Home, Reverend Clayton Thomas officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday
beginning at 11:00am. Private family burial will follow at Barbours Cemetery in Hitchcock.
Preceded in death by his father, he leaves to cherish his memories his loving and caring friend and brother,
Oneal Jefferson of La Marque; his mother, Julia Venable of Texas City; son, Royce Myles and wife Angela of
Monroe, Louisiana; 4 grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Venable name.
GALVESTON Robert Earl Venable age 51 of La Marque, was born on November 29, 1957 in Galveston,
Texas to Charles and Julia Moore Venable, departed his life Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Ocean View
Care Center in Texas City. Funeral services are 1:00pm Friday, December 4, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral
Home, Reverend Clayton Thomas officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday
beginning at 11:00am. Private family burial will follow at Barbours Cemetery in Hitchcock.
Preceded in death by his father, he leaves to cherish his memories his loving and caring friend and brother,
Oneal Jefferson of La Marque; his mother, Julia Venable of Texas City; son, Royce Myles and wife Angela of
Monroe, Louisiana; 4 grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Venable name.
Lonnie Douglas Stapleton
DAMON Lonnie Douglas Stapleton age 40 of Damon went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December
2, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services are 11:00am Saturday, December 5, 2009 at
Needville Community Church 2405 Richmond, Needville, Texas 77461, Reverend Monty Kelly officiating. The
family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Lonnie was born September 13, 1969 in Beeville, Texas to Johnnie Lawrence Stapleton and Harriett Jeanne
McIntosh Stapleton. He had a great faith in Jesus Christ and was raised in the Assembly of God Church. He
was a man’s man, an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His son Brandon was the light of his life and
he was extremely proud that Brandon was a freshman on academic scholarship in Oceanic Engineering at
Texas A & M University. Lonnie worshiped at Needville Community Church.
Survivors include his son, Brandon Stapleton of College Station; parents, Johnnie and Jeanne Stapleton;
sister, Nicole Stanley all of Damon; brother, Warren Stapleton and wife Sarah of Alvin; niece, Breanna
LaRoche of Damon; nephews, Jordan and Evan Stapleton of Alvin; numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Phillip Nix, Ronald Butler, Mathew Harris, Clay Falcon, Jonathan Petak,
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Stapleton name.
DAMON Lonnie Douglas Stapleton age 40 of Damon went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December
2, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services are 11:00am Saturday, December 5, 2009 at
Needville Community Church 2405 Richmond, Needville, Texas 77461, Reverend Monty Kelly officiating. The
family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Lonnie was born September 13, 1969 in Beeville, Texas to Johnnie Lawrence Stapleton and Harriett Jeanne
McIntosh Stapleton. He had a great faith in Jesus Christ and was raised in the Assembly of God Church. He
was a man’s man, an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His son Brandon was the light of his life and
he was extremely proud that Brandon was a freshman on academic scholarship in Oceanic Engineering at
Texas A & M University. Lonnie worshiped at Needville Community Church.
Survivors include his son, Brandon Stapleton of College Station; parents, Johnnie and Jeanne Stapleton;
sister, Nicole Stanley all of Damon; brother, Warren Stapleton and wife Sarah of Alvin; niece, Breanna
LaRoche of Damon; nephews, Jordan and Evan Stapleton of Alvin; numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Phillip Nix, Ronald Butler, Mathew Harris, Clay Falcon, Jonathan Petak,
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Stapleton name.
Anthony Salcido
GALVESTON Anthony Salcido age 65 of Galveston died, Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Bay Oaks Health Care
Center in Texas City. Funeral services are 12:00noon Monday, December 7, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral
Home in Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 9:00 am.
Anthony was born January 20, 1944 in Galveston to Tony Jimenez Salcido and Consuelo Santos Salcido. He
was a 1962 graduate of Ball High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country honorably in
Vietnam. He was employed as an operating room technician at Shriners Hospital retiring with over 35 years of
service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, survivors include his brother, Ronnie and Janie Cruz Salcido; nieces, Rachel
and Sonia Salcido and great niece, Raine Mejia all of Galveston; numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are David Santos, Tim Santos, Greg Santos, Joe Rey Santos, Richard Bejar-Gillard, and Rachel
Salcido.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Salcido name.
GALVESTON Anthony Salcido age 65 of Galveston died, Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Bay Oaks Health Care
Center in Texas City. Funeral services are 12:00noon Monday, December 7, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral
Home in Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 9:00 am.
Anthony was born January 20, 1944 in Galveston to Tony Jimenez Salcido and Consuelo Santos Salcido. He
was a 1962 graduate of Ball High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country honorably in
Vietnam. He was employed as an operating room technician at Shriners Hospital retiring with over 35 years of
service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, survivors include his brother, Ronnie and Janie Cruz Salcido; nieces, Rachel
and Sonia Salcido and great niece, Raine Mejia all of Galveston; numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are David Santos, Tim Santos, Greg Santos, Joe Rey Santos, Richard Bejar-Gillard, and Rachel
Salcido.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Salcido name.
Ethel Mae Rogers
GALVESTON Ethel Mae Rogers age 95 of Galveston died, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Bayou Pines Care
Center in La Marque. Funeral services are 11:00am Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Arcadia First Baptist
Church in Santa Fe, Reverends Rick Smith and Bill Sims, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in
Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive visitors at
the funeral home on Monday from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Ethel was born October 21, 1914 in Hope, Arkansas to Frank Newberry and Essie Butler Newberry. She grew
up in Arkansas where she married the love of her life, her late husband, Willis “Rog” Rogers. The couple
started their family in Arkansas and then moved to Galveston. Along with her husband, Ethel was a charter
member of West End Baptist Church of Galveston where she was involved in many aspects of ministry. She
loved to sing in the choir, work in the day care and was a member of the WMU, where among many activities
she cooked for the Baptist Student Union at UTMB. She was currently a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church
in Santa Fe.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rog, and daughter in law, Barbara Rogers, survivors include
daughter, Mary Janell Kays and husband Steve of Dickinson; sons, W. Donald Rogers and wife Deanie of
Santa Fe, and Dale “Luke” Rogers of Dickinson; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 10 great-great
grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are her grandsons and great grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arcadia First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 128, Santa
Fe, Texas 77517.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Rogers name.
GALVESTON Ethel Mae Rogers age 95 of Galveston died, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Bayou Pines Care
Center in La Marque. Funeral services are 11:00am Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Arcadia First Baptist
Church in Santa Fe, Reverends Rick Smith and Bill Sims, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in
Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive visitors at
the funeral home on Monday from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Ethel was born October 21, 1914 in Hope, Arkansas to Frank Newberry and Essie Butler Newberry. She grew
up in Arkansas where she married the love of her life, her late husband, Willis “Rog” Rogers. The couple
started their family in Arkansas and then moved to Galveston. Along with her husband, Ethel was a charter
member of West End Baptist Church of Galveston where she was involved in many aspects of ministry. She
loved to sing in the choir, work in the day care and was a member of the WMU, where among many activities
she cooked for the Baptist Student Union at UTMB. She was currently a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church
in Santa Fe.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rog, and daughter in law, Barbara Rogers, survivors include
daughter, Mary Janell Kays and husband Steve of Dickinson; sons, W. Donald Rogers and wife Deanie of
Santa Fe, and Dale “Luke” Rogers of Dickinson; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 10 great-great
grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are her grandsons and great grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arcadia First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 128, Santa
Fe, Texas 77517.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Rogers name.
Frances Lucille Robson
GALVESTON: Frances Lucille Robson, 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at
Lawrence Street Health Center in Tomball, TX. Lucille was born on May 18, 1917 to Faith and Henry
Cummings in Columbus, Mississippi. She married Harry L. Robson in May, 1941 and moved to Galveston
where Harry was employed with Todd Shipyards. Lucille was a very active member of First Baptist Church
Galveston for 68 years where she worked in the five year old Sunday school for many years.
Lucille loved working in her flower beds where she grew many different plants and tending to her numerous
potted plants. In addition, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking and cooking for her family. Her cakes, pies
and other desserts were the best. Lucille also loved to travel and took many trips all over the U.S. with the Jolly
Elders group from First Baptist Church. She also served many years as a poll worker during elections in
Galveston.
Lucille’s parents, husband Harry, sister Gladys Cummings Lockhart and brother Henry Cummings
predeceased her. Left to cherish many wonderful memories are her sons James and wife Molly of Middleton,
WI; Tom and wife Nan of Cypress, TX; sister Rosamond Mullender of San Antonio, TX. In addition, Lucille
leaves granddaughter Tam Robson and her two sons Tanner Laycock and Caden Laycock; grandsons Mo
Robson and Blake Robson; nephew Michael Mullender and wife Julie and children Lauren, Jenna and John;
niece Faith Hicks and husband Andy and sons Josh, Luke and Jake; nephew Gene Lockhart and his family as
well as other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home,
1201 23rd Street in Galveston, TX. Funeral services with Dr. Grayson Glass and Dr. Ray Meador officiating will
be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 28 in the Chapel of First Baptist Church Galveston, 822- 23rd Street,
Galveston, TX 77050 with interment to follow at Grace Memorial in Hitchcock, TX.
Pallbearers will be Mo Robson, Blake Robson, Michael Mullender, Andy Hicks, Josh Hicks and Luke Hicks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lucille’s name to the building fund at First Baptist
Church to help with repairing damage sustained during Hurricane Ike. Friends may sign the register book and
send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Robson name.
GALVESTON: Frances Lucille Robson, 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at
Lawrence Street Health Center in Tomball, TX. Lucille was born on May 18, 1917 to Faith and Henry
Cummings in Columbus, Mississippi. She married Harry L. Robson in May, 1941 and moved to Galveston
where Harry was employed with Todd Shipyards. Lucille was a very active member of First Baptist Church
Galveston for 68 years where she worked in the five year old Sunday school for many years.
Lucille loved working in her flower beds where she grew many different plants and tending to her numerous
potted plants. In addition, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking and cooking for her family. Her cakes, pies
and other desserts were the best. Lucille also loved to travel and took many trips all over the U.S. with the Jolly
Elders group from First Baptist Church. She also served many years as a poll worker during elections in
Galveston.
Lucille’s parents, husband Harry, sister Gladys Cummings Lockhart and brother Henry Cummings
predeceased her. Left to cherish many wonderful memories are her sons James and wife Molly of Middleton,
WI; Tom and wife Nan of Cypress, TX; sister Rosamond Mullender of San Antonio, TX. In addition, Lucille
leaves granddaughter Tam Robson and her two sons Tanner Laycock and Caden Laycock; grandsons Mo
Robson and Blake Robson; nephew Michael Mullender and wife Julie and children Lauren, Jenna and John;
niece Faith Hicks and husband Andy and sons Josh, Luke and Jake; nephew Gene Lockhart and his family as
well as other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home,
1201 23rd Street in Galveston, TX. Funeral services with Dr. Grayson Glass and Dr. Ray Meador officiating will
be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 28 in the Chapel of First Baptist Church Galveston, 822- 23rd Street,
Galveston, TX 77050 with interment to follow at Grace Memorial in Hitchcock, TX.
Pallbearers will be Mo Robson, Blake Robson, Michael Mullender, Andy Hicks, Josh Hicks and Luke Hicks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lucille’s name to the building fund at First Baptist
Church to help with repairing damage sustained during Hurricane Ike. Friends may sign the register book and
send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Please include the Robson name.
Charles Lynn "Charlie Choo Choo" Merritt, Sr.
GALVESTON Charles Lynn “Charlie ChooChoo” Merritt, Sr. age 56 of Galveston died, Monday, December 21,
2009 at his residence in Galveston. Funeral services are 11:00am Wednesday, December 27, 2009 at Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 9:00am.
Survivors include wife, Sharon Brown Merritt; mother, Pinkie Sellers; father; Charles Morgan (Louverta); daughter,
Barbara Hatch (Michael); sons, Charles Jerome “CJ” Merritt, Charles Lynn Merritt, Jr., and James “Bubba” Merritt;
sisters, Shirley Sellers, Delores Sellers, and Brenda Sellers; brothers Harold James Sellers, Warren Sellers
(Cecilia), Michael L. Williams, Wayne Williams, and Donald Williams; 9 grandchildren; special friend, Sally
Spurlock; numerous other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Merritt name.
GALVESTON Charles Lynn “Charlie ChooChoo” Merritt, Sr. age 56 of Galveston died, Monday, December 21,
2009 at his residence in Galveston. Funeral services are 11:00am Wednesday, December 27, 2009 at Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 9:00am.
Survivors include wife, Sharon Brown Merritt; mother, Pinkie Sellers; father; Charles Morgan (Louverta); daughter,
Barbara Hatch (Michael); sons, Charles Jerome “CJ” Merritt, Charles Lynn Merritt, Jr., and James “Bubba” Merritt;
sisters, Shirley Sellers, Delores Sellers, and Brenda Sellers; brothers Harold James Sellers, Warren Sellers
(Cecilia), Michael L. Williams, Wayne Williams, and Donald Williams; 9 grandchildren; special friend, Sally
Spurlock; numerous other relatives and friends.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Merritt name.
Phyllis Greenberg
GALVESTON Phyllis Greenberg age 75, longtime Galveston resident, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at her isle
residence in Galveston. Memorial services are 10:00am Monday, January 11, 2010 at Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Galveston.
Phyllis was born June 10, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio to Clarence Shorts and Ida Mae Nichols Shorts. She attended
Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She came to Galveston in 1978 and was the Owner/ Broker of Greenberg
Properties. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Galveston.
She leaves two precious daughters, Lori Check and Sherry Check.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Greenberg name.
GALVESTON Phyllis Greenberg age 75, longtime Galveston resident, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at her isle
residence in Galveston. Memorial services are 10:00am Monday, January 11, 2010 at Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Galveston.
Phyllis was born June 10, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio to Clarence Shorts and Ida Mae Nichols Shorts. She attended
Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She came to Galveston in 1978 and was the Owner/ Broker of Greenberg
Properties. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Galveston.
She leaves two precious daughters, Lori Check and Sherry Check.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Greenberg name.
Alfred "Al" Tom Parsutt, Jr.
GALVESTON Alfred Tom Parsutt, Jr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend age 85 of Santa Fe
passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at his residence in Santa Fe. Funeral services are 10:00am
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Father E.J. Stein, OFM celebrant. Burial will
follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of
Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with
a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm.
Al was born April 9, 1924 in Galveston, Texas to Alfred Tom Parsutt, Sr. and Elsie A. Truckenmiller Parsutt. He
grew up in Galveston and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He became a Croupier at the
famous Balinese Room working there for over 17 years. He went on to own and operate several longtime
taverns in Galveston namely, The Short Horn Club, The One Eyed Jack and most recently, The Twilight
Lounge. Al loved to Flounder Fish, Hunt, play poker, and was in on the beginning of the Texas Hold’em Craze
of which he was extremely good. He was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church now Holy
Family Parish.
Preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Adrian and two sons, Thomas Ray Parsutt and Maxie Parsutt ,
survivors include his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Sue Martorell Parsutt of Santa Fe, Texas; daughters, Shelley
Parsutt and children (A.J. Pacheco, Fred Schmidt, Jr.) of La Marque, Cheryl Marie Wilson and husband Don
and children (John Simson) of Georgia, and Anita Jean Orr and husband John and children (Angela, Michelle
and Lauren) of Georgia; sons, Alfred Black and wife Mary and children (David and Adam) of Norfolk, Virginia,
Emmett Parsutt and wife Elena and children (Sierra, Cipirano, Emily and Emmett, Jr.) of Santa Fe, and West
Touchstone and wife Samantha and children (Jennifer, Sophia and Madelynn Rae, Savannah and Justin) of
Santa Fe; in all 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; Haley and Trey Schmidt; numerous, other , aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are West Touchstone, Emmett Parsutt, Gary Martorell, A.J. Pacheco, Fred Schmidt, Jr., and
Stephen "Boo" Schaaf.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Compasses, 1100 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas
77573.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Parsutt name.
GALVESTON Alfred Tom Parsutt, Jr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend age 85 of Santa Fe
passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at his residence in Santa Fe. Funeral services are 10:00am
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Father E.J. Stein, OFM celebrant. Burial will
follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of
Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with
a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm.
Al was born April 9, 1924 in Galveston, Texas to Alfred Tom Parsutt, Sr. and Elsie A. Truckenmiller Parsutt. He
grew up in Galveston and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He became a Croupier at the
famous Balinese Room working there for over 17 years. He went on to own and operate several longtime
taverns in Galveston namely, The Short Horn Club, The One Eyed Jack and most recently, The Twilight
Lounge. Al loved to Flounder Fish, Hunt, play poker, and was in on the beginning of the Texas Hold’em Craze
of which he was extremely good. He was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church now Holy
Family Parish.
Preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Adrian and two sons, Thomas Ray Parsutt and Maxie Parsutt ,
survivors include his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Sue Martorell Parsutt of Santa Fe, Texas; daughters, Shelley
Parsutt and children (A.J. Pacheco, Fred Schmidt, Jr.) of La Marque, Cheryl Marie Wilson and husband Don
and children (John Simson) of Georgia, and Anita Jean Orr and husband John and children (Angela, Michelle
and Lauren) of Georgia; sons, Alfred Black and wife Mary and children (David and Adam) of Norfolk, Virginia,
Emmett Parsutt and wife Elena and children (Sierra, Cipirano, Emily and Emmett, Jr.) of Santa Fe, and West
Touchstone and wife Samantha and children (Jennifer, Sophia and Madelynn Rae, Savannah and Justin) of
Santa Fe; in all 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; Haley and Trey Schmidt; numerous, other , aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are West Touchstone, Emmett Parsutt, Gary Martorell, A.J. Pacheco, Fred Schmidt, Jr., and
Stephen "Boo" Schaaf.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Compasses, 1100 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas
77573.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Parsutt name.
Larry Kent James
GALVESTON Larry Kent James age 49 of Galveston died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston. Homegoing services are 11:00am Saturday, January 9, 2010 at West Point Baptist Church, Reverend
Kerry Tillmon officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday, from 4:00pm until 8:
00pm with a Celebration of Life service to be held from 7:00pm until 8:00pm.
Larry was born March 28, 1960 in Galveston, Texas to Anthony James, Jr. and Lelia James Collins. He grew up
in Galveston. He attended Texas A & I and the University of Houston, Clear Lake. After attending college he
played professional football for several years. He later became certified as a police officer at the University of
Texas at Austin. He became a Campus Police for UTMB until his health failed. Larry was also a poet and
playwright.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Anthony James, Jr.; grandparents, Anthony James, Sr. and Audrey
Rose James of Galveston; and grandfather, Prince Washington, Sr., of Mobile, Alabama. Left to cherish his
memory are his mother and step father, Lelia James Collins and Marion Collins; grandmother, Irene
Washington of Mobile, Alabama; sisters, Dinah Matthews (Rennie), Aubrey James, and Antoinette James all of
Arlington; one niece, four nephews, one great nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to Gaido’s, the Dialysis Care Team on 8B , all the Staff at UTMB; Dr.
Beach and the Chronic Home Dialysis Nurses and Staff.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the James name.
GALVESTON Larry Kent James age 49 of Galveston died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston. Homegoing services are 11:00am Saturday, January 9, 2010 at West Point Baptist Church, Reverend
Kerry Tillmon officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Carnes
Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday, from 4:00pm until 8:
00pm with a Celebration of Life service to be held from 7:00pm until 8:00pm.
Larry was born March 28, 1960 in Galveston, Texas to Anthony James, Jr. and Lelia James Collins. He grew up
in Galveston. He attended Texas A & I and the University of Houston, Clear Lake. After attending college he
played professional football for several years. He later became certified as a police officer at the University of
Texas at Austin. He became a Campus Police for UTMB until his health failed. Larry was also a poet and
playwright.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Anthony James, Jr.; grandparents, Anthony James, Sr. and Audrey
Rose James of Galveston; and grandfather, Prince Washington, Sr., of Mobile, Alabama. Left to cherish his
memory are his mother and step father, Lelia James Collins and Marion Collins; grandmother, Irene
Washington of Mobile, Alabama; sisters, Dinah Matthews (Rennie), Aubrey James, and Antoinette James all of
Arlington; one niece, four nephews, one great nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to Gaido’s, the Dialysis Care Team on 8B , all the Staff at UTMB; Dr.
Beach and the Chronic Home Dialysis Nurses and Staff.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the James name.
Marianne Stone Ciaccio
GALVESTON Marianne Stone Ciaccio, age 80, passed peacefully to her eternal life on Saturday January 9,
2010 while at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston with all of her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in
Galveston with the Reverend Ray Pinard officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston memorial Park in Hitchcock.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
She was a lifelong resident of Galveston and a member of Central Christian Church. Marianne loved children
dearly and had been involved in the education and care of children for many years. She taught at Temple
Academy and after fourteen years of service she went on to become the Director of Pre-School and the Child
Care Center for Travis Academy where she served in that capacity for many years until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Louis Vincent Ciaccio, Sr., three sons, Louis V. Ciaccio Jr. and wife
Jackie of Brazoria TX, Ron Ciaccio and wife Rhonda of Katy, TX, and Don Ciaccio of Galveston, TX. Marianne
adored her grandchildren more than anything else in life and considered them a great blessing. Christopher
and wife Clacie, of Needville, TX, Carolyn Taylor and husband Jonathan of Las Vegas, NV, Amy of Houston, TX,
and Michelle of Austin, TX. She had one great-grandson Landon Slade Vickrey also of Austin, TX.
Marianne loved life. She loved all her pets and grooming her beautiful garden was her hobby. Marianne loved to
decorate the home for all holidays and the family so very much enjoyed seeing her decorations for all occasions.
But most of all, she loved cooking big meals for the family gatherings. That was Marianne's specialty. No one
was allowed in her kitchen while she was preparing the feasts. It was her gift to her family.
Marianne loved her sons and husband dearly. She loved to chat on the phone with her sons on a regular basis
and loved being involved in her children's lives... Marianne's love will be greatly missed by her family.
Pallbearers are Louis V. Ciaccio, Jr., Ron Ciaccio, Don Ciaccio, Christopher Ciaccio, Karl Stumpf, and Casey
Vickrey.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the angels at UTMB. The family cannot speak too highly of the
loving care given to Marianne during her brief illness. UTMB has many angels and Marianne loved them all while
she was there. They provided peace for the end of her life. We are truly grateful.
For those wishing to donate a memorial fund for Marianne's favorite charities has been established at Moody
National Bank 2302 Postoffice Galveston, Texas 77550.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Ciaccio name.
GALVESTON Marianne Stone Ciaccio, age 80, passed peacefully to her eternal life on Saturday January 9,
2010 while at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston with all of her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in
Galveston with the Reverend Ray Pinard officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston memorial Park in Hitchcock.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
She was a lifelong resident of Galveston and a member of Central Christian Church. Marianne loved children
dearly and had been involved in the education and care of children for many years. She taught at Temple
Academy and after fourteen years of service she went on to become the Director of Pre-School and the Child
Care Center for Travis Academy where she served in that capacity for many years until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Louis Vincent Ciaccio, Sr., three sons, Louis V. Ciaccio Jr. and wife
Jackie of Brazoria TX, Ron Ciaccio and wife Rhonda of Katy, TX, and Don Ciaccio of Galveston, TX. Marianne
adored her grandchildren more than anything else in life and considered them a great blessing. Christopher
and wife Clacie, of Needville, TX, Carolyn Taylor and husband Jonathan of Las Vegas, NV, Amy of Houston, TX,
and Michelle of Austin, TX. She had one great-grandson Landon Slade Vickrey also of Austin, TX.
Marianne loved life. She loved all her pets and grooming her beautiful garden was her hobby. Marianne loved to
decorate the home for all holidays and the family so very much enjoyed seeing her decorations for all occasions.
But most of all, she loved cooking big meals for the family gatherings. That was Marianne's specialty. No one
was allowed in her kitchen while she was preparing the feasts. It was her gift to her family.
Marianne loved her sons and husband dearly. She loved to chat on the phone with her sons on a regular basis
and loved being involved in her children's lives... Marianne's love will be greatly missed by her family.
Pallbearers are Louis V. Ciaccio, Jr., Ron Ciaccio, Don Ciaccio, Christopher Ciaccio, Karl Stumpf, and Casey
Vickrey.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the angels at UTMB. The family cannot speak too highly of the
loving care given to Marianne during her brief illness. UTMB has many angels and Marianne loved them all while
she was there. They provided peace for the end of her life. We are truly grateful.
For those wishing to donate a memorial fund for Marianne's favorite charities has been established at Moody
National Bank 2302 Postoffice Galveston, Texas 77550.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Ciaccio name.
Mary Elizabeth (Belle) Mead Holm
“She was different, she was special, unique in a thousand ways, She was giving,
she was loving and we’ll miss her all our days.”
- Fred Bauer
Dr. Belle Mead Holm, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 02, 2010, in Webster, Texas after a short illness.
She was born on August 29, 1925 in Fruita, Colorado to Mae Fellows Mead and Perry Avery Mead of Odessa,
Texas. Her parents and her brother, Perry Avery Mead, Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska. preceded her in death.
A graduate of Odessa High School she attended Lord Belmont Finishing School and received her Bachelor of
Science degree at Peabody. With an intense love of learning she received her Master of Science degree from
Vanderbilt University and was the first person to receive a Doctorate in Dance and Related Arts from Texas
Woman’s University. She began her professional career teaching at Odessa High School and later began
building an intercollegiate sports and activities program at Odessa Jr. College. Her success was evident with a
national title in men’s tennis and nationally recognized women’s golf and tennis teams. Additionally, Dr. Holm
formed the Odessa College Senoritas Drill team renowned nationally for their use of bull whips in
performances.
Belle Mead Holm’s excellent leadership skills led her to become Lamar University’s Women’s Athletic Director
and Department Head for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for nineteen years. Upon her arrival
at Lamar in 1964, Dr. Holm found a young yet budding women’s athletic program that she grew and cultivated into
teams that could compete on a national level. She started the highly successful women’s tennis program and
guided the team to a Texas State Championship in 1965.
A strong advocate of women’s athletics, Dr. Holm held numerous positions in state and national organizations,
wrote several articles and gave numerous lectures. She was Chairman of the Board of the Texas Foundation of
Intercollegiate Athletics for Women in 1971, the forerunner to the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for
Women, Chairman of the Dance in Higher Education for AAHPER, co-founded the Maureen Connally Brinker
Foundation for Junior Tennis Organization, and worked with Eunice Shriver in the development of Special
Olympics.
Dr. Holm was also instrumental in the formation of the Southland Women’s Conference, serving as President of
the Executive Committee. The SLWC began competition in the fall of 1983 and merged with the Southland
Conference a year later. Recognizing the outstanding leadership qualities of Dr. Holm, numerous awards were
presented to her during her tenure at Lamar University. The awards and recognitions included Southland
Conference Hall of Honor Induction, 1999, Cardinal Hall of Honor, 1996, Southeast Texas Women’s Hall of Fame
in Education, 1985, Kitty Magee Lectureship Honor Award as Outstanding Alumni in the Field of Physical
Education, 1989.
Belle Mead Holm was a tremendous patron of the arts, a student and scholar of Texas History, collector of
artifacts, student of archeology, a lover of nature and an avid fisherman after her retirement in 1987. Her expertise
in Texas history, archeology, and geography became so well known that she became a lecturer throughout Texas
at Elder Hostels. As an artist, her hand carved masks decorated with artifacts that depict ancient man have been
shown in galleries and have received accolades from nationally known mask makers around the nation.
She is survived by her nephew, Paul Mead, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Penelope Mead, Sitka, Alaska, great
nieces, Danielle Mead, Tiffany Mead, and Alex Mead, Denver, Colorado; her very special friends, Martha Francell,
Odessa, Tx., Marcia Poole, Beaumont, Tx., Dot Woodfin, Friendswood, Tx. Pat Park, and Regina Meyers,
Brookefield, Tx., Dr. Jean Setzer, San Antonio, Tx., Ken and Sharon Petersen, Spicewood, Tx., Randy Ransleben,
Houston, Tx., Deane Greer, Friendswood, Tx. and Merry Calderoni, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Heartfelt thanks and tremendous gratitude is extended to Dr. Maria Blahey, Marcia Poole, Beaumont, Texas and
Regency Villages for their compassionate and special care during her illness.
There is no service planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, family and friends request that donations be made to
the Lamar University Foundation in Dr. Belle Mead Holm’s name. P.O. Box 11500, Beaumont, Texas 77710.
Please register thoughts and comments for Dr. Belle Holm at www.carnesbrothers.com/contactus. Please
include the Holm name.
Diana Richardson Clay
GALVESTON: Diana Richardson Clay age 61 of Galveston entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at her
home in Galveston. Funeral services are 1:00pm Friday at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston the
Reverend William Stephens officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a wake
service to be held from 7:00pm until 8:00pm.
Diana was born July 18, 1948 in Galveston to David Leroy Richardson and Lillian Charles Richardson. She
attended George Washington Carver, Goliad and was a 1966 graduate of Central High School making her a
proud Bearcat under the wings of Frank Windom. After school she was married to her Navy husband and soon
made her home in Boston where she worked 26 years with John Hancock Life Insurance in Boston, MA. , then for
Boston Coach before a head on collision caused her to retire and move back to Galveston. She was a member of
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Galveston and Concord Baptist Church in Boston. She was also an
active volunteer at the Galveston Senior Citizens Center.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Joann Richardson, Orelia Johnson, Letha Williams
and Amelia Dickey. God gave her wonderful gifts of 2 sons, Timothy Oneal Clay of Boston and Royse P. Clay of
Galveston. Also left to cherish and honor her memory are, grandchildren, Denali Clay of Galveston, Kareem Clay,
Timothy Oneal Clay, Jr., Takaryi Clay and Unique Clay all of Boston; a sister, Birdell Cambric of Texas City; helpful
niece, Felicia M. Richardson of Baytown, other nieces , nephews, close friends, Emma Smith, Etta Jacqeutte, and
Bobby Stewart, numerous other relatives and friends.
Food will be served at Mount Moraih Baptist Church following the graveside service.
GALVESTON: Diana Richardson Clay age 61 of Galveston entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at her
home in Galveston. Funeral services are 1:00pm Friday at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston the
Reverend William Stephens officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a wake
service to be held from 7:00pm until 8:00pm.
Diana was born July 18, 1948 in Galveston to David Leroy Richardson and Lillian Charles Richardson. She
attended George Washington Carver, Goliad and was a 1966 graduate of Central High School making her a
proud Bearcat under the wings of Frank Windom. After school she was married to her Navy husband and soon
made her home in Boston where she worked 26 years with John Hancock Life Insurance in Boston, MA. , then for
Boston Coach before a head on collision caused her to retire and move back to Galveston. She was a member of
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Galveston and Concord Baptist Church in Boston. She was also an
active volunteer at the Galveston Senior Citizens Center.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Joann Richardson, Orelia Johnson, Letha Williams
and Amelia Dickey. God gave her wonderful gifts of 2 sons, Timothy Oneal Clay of Boston and Royse P. Clay of
Galveston. Also left to cherish and honor her memory are, grandchildren, Denali Clay of Galveston, Kareem Clay,
Timothy Oneal Clay, Jr., Takaryi Clay and Unique Clay all of Boston; a sister, Birdell Cambric of Texas City; helpful
niece, Felicia M. Richardson of Baytown, other nieces , nephews, close friends, Emma Smith, Etta Jacqeutte, and
Bobby Stewart, numerous other relatives and friends.
Food will be served at Mount Moraih Baptist Church following the graveside service.
Patricia Ann Murphy
LIVINGSTON Patricia Ann Murphy age 63, former longtime Galveston resident died Thursday, December 31,
2009 at Pine Ridge Health Care Center in Livingston. Funeral services are 11:00 am Thursday, January 13, 2010
at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. The family will receive visitors begining at 9:00 am Thursday.
Patricia was born March 7, 1946 in Galveston, Texas to Rufus Hilton Young and Ena Irene Carter Young. She was
a graduate of Ball High School. She was a professional artist, owner of “Art From The Heart” studio in Galveston.
She was honored with a listing in Notable Women of Texas. She received invitations to travel with her art to
France on several occasions.
Preceded in death by her parents, survivors include her husband, Patrick L. Murphy; daughter, Bettie A. Lambert
and husband Alan; son, Patrick H. Murphy and wife Carolyn; grandchildren, Nicholas Murphy, Patrick Murphy,
Jerry Barnes, Heather Barnes, Ashley Barnes, Brandon Redmon, and Chelsea Redmon; sister, Shirley J. Young;
nephew, Christopher J. Young, niece, Sonia Gamache; great nieces, Ashley Lynch, Elizabeth Christensen,
Heather Gamache, and Kristen Gamache, great nephew, Anthony Gamache; great-great nieces, Faith Elizabeth
Gamache, and Brooklyn Michelle Gamache; great-great nephews, Payton Silliman, Jude Dillan Sanchez, and
Jacob Paul Gamache.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Murphy name.
LIVINGSTON Patricia Ann Murphy age 63, former longtime Galveston resident died Thursday, December 31,
2009 at Pine Ridge Health Care Center in Livingston. Funeral services are 11:00 am Thursday, January 13, 2010
at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. The family will receive visitors begining at 9:00 am Thursday.
Patricia was born March 7, 1946 in Galveston, Texas to Rufus Hilton Young and Ena Irene Carter Young. She was
a graduate of Ball High School. She was a professional artist, owner of “Art From The Heart” studio in Galveston.
She was honored with a listing in Notable Women of Texas. She received invitations to travel with her art to
France on several occasions.
Preceded in death by her parents, survivors include her husband, Patrick L. Murphy; daughter, Bettie A. Lambert
and husband Alan; son, Patrick H. Murphy and wife Carolyn; grandchildren, Nicholas Murphy, Patrick Murphy,
Jerry Barnes, Heather Barnes, Ashley Barnes, Brandon Redmon, and Chelsea Redmon; sister, Shirley J. Young;
nephew, Christopher J. Young, niece, Sonia Gamache; great nieces, Ashley Lynch, Elizabeth Christensen,
Heather Gamache, and Kristen Gamache, great nephew, Anthony Gamache; great-great nieces, Faith Elizabeth
Gamache, and Brooklyn Michelle Gamache; great-great nephews, Payton Silliman, Jude Dillan Sanchez, and
Jacob Paul Gamache.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Murphy name.
Jack L. Briscoe, III
GALVESTON: Jack Briscoe, III age 36 of Texas City died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston. Funeral services are 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in
Galveston, Reverend Chuck Mills and Reverend Hartley Cerrell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn
Cemetery in Houston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Jack was born October 22, 1973 in Galveston, Texas to Jack L. Briscoe, Jr. and Andrea Pelaez Briscoe. He
was in the construction business.
Preceded in death by his mother, survivors include, father, Jack L. Briscoe, Jr. and wife Christine; son, Kristian
Briscoe; step sister, Nicole Vassiliades; brothers, Billy Briscoe and Jason Briscoe, step brother, Nick Vassiliades.
Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Briscoe name.
GALVESTON: Jack Briscoe, III age 36 of Texas City died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston. Funeral services are 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in
Galveston, Reverend Chuck Mills and Reverend Hartley Cerrell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn
Cemetery in Houston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Jack was born October 22, 1973 in Galveston, Texas to Jack L. Briscoe, Jr. and Andrea Pelaez Briscoe. He
was in the construction business.
Preceded in death by his mother, survivors include, father, Jack L. Briscoe, Jr. and wife Christine; son, Kristian
Briscoe; step sister, Nicole Vassiliades; brothers, Billy Briscoe and Jason Briscoe, step brother, Nick Vassiliades.
Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Briscoe name.
Leon Richard “Buddy” Dreyfus
GALVESTON - Leon R. Dreyfus, Sr. died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Webster
after a brief illness. Visitation will be Monday January 25, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carnes Brothers
Funeral Home In Galveston. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St.
Patrick's Catholic Church, Galveston. A private family burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Leon ("Buddy") was born in Galveston, Texas on April 20, 1923 to Leon Dreyfus and Elizabeth Cormack
Dreyfus. He was a graduate of Ball High School and Texas A&M University, class of 1945. Prior to graduation
with a degree in mechanical engineering, Leon accepted a commission as a second lieutenant from the U.S.
Army and served in the Army Air Corp during W.W.II. Leon and Jackie Roberta Mallini, also of Galveston, were
married on May 4, 1946 and during their 62-year marriage, raised their four children on Galveston Island. He
was employed for over 40 years with Southern Paper Company and later, The Century Paper Company. He was
active in the Boy Scouts of America where he served as Island District Chairman (1965-67) and was presented
with the Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service (1967) and the St. George Medal for distinguished service
to Catholic Scouts (1970). Leon was a member of Rotary International and served as President of the Rotary
Club of Galveston (1959-60). As an active member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students, he
served as president of the Galveston County Aggie Club (1957) and was a Silver Century Aggie Club Member.
Leon was a former member of the Galveston Civil Service Commission, a former Division Chairman of the
Galveston United Way and a volunteer at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Leon and Jackie were members of St.
Patrick's and later, St. Peter the Apostle Parishes of Galveston. In addition to his lifelong commitment of service
to the Galveston community, the Catholic Church, and the Galveston parochial schools, Leon was a devoted and
loving husband and father, a friend to many, and loved by all who knew him.
Leon was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Rose Bradshaw and wife Jackie. Survivors include a
daughter, Christine R. Dreyfus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and three sons, Leon R. Dreyfus, Jr., and wife,
Marilyn Kenoyer of Poughkeepsie, New York, Charles E. Dreyfus and Trudy Rossi Dreyfus of Friendswood,
Texas, and Lawrence A. Dreyfus and Elise Dreyfus of Lawrence, Kansas. Leon and Jackie were the
grandparents of Abigail Garrett, Alyssa, Dan, and Ariel Dreyfus (Leon), Chuck Dreyfus and Rachel Dreyfus
Chapman (Charles), and David and Rebecca Dreyfus (Lawrence) as well as the great-grand parents of Dylan
Dreyfus (Chuck), Charlene, Chase and Carolyn Chapman (Rachel) and Mallina Dreyfus (David).
Pallbearers will be Chuck Dreyfus, Daniel Dreyfus, David Dreyfus, Randall Chapman, Jerry Burke and Josh
Fruehan.
Donations may be made in Leon’s name to the Salvation Army or The Ronald Mc Donald House in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Dreyfus name.
The family requests your presence at the Pelican Club for a reception immediately following the services this
morning.
GALVESTON - Leon R. Dreyfus, Sr. died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Webster
after a brief illness. Visitation will be Monday January 25, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carnes Brothers
Funeral Home In Galveston. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St.
Patrick's Catholic Church, Galveston. A private family burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Leon ("Buddy") was born in Galveston, Texas on April 20, 1923 to Leon Dreyfus and Elizabeth Cormack
Dreyfus. He was a graduate of Ball High School and Texas A&M University, class of 1945. Prior to graduation
with a degree in mechanical engineering, Leon accepted a commission as a second lieutenant from the U.S.
Army and served in the Army Air Corp during W.W.II. Leon and Jackie Roberta Mallini, also of Galveston, were
married on May 4, 1946 and during their 62-year marriage, raised their four children on Galveston Island. He
was employed for over 40 years with Southern Paper Company and later, The Century Paper Company. He was
active in the Boy Scouts of America where he served as Island District Chairman (1965-67) and was presented
with the Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service (1967) and the St. George Medal for distinguished service
to Catholic Scouts (1970). Leon was a member of Rotary International and served as President of the Rotary
Club of Galveston (1959-60). As an active member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students, he
served as president of the Galveston County Aggie Club (1957) and was a Silver Century Aggie Club Member.
Leon was a former member of the Galveston Civil Service Commission, a former Division Chairman of the
Galveston United Way and a volunteer at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Leon and Jackie were members of St.
Patrick's and later, St. Peter the Apostle Parishes of Galveston. In addition to his lifelong commitment of service
to the Galveston community, the Catholic Church, and the Galveston parochial schools, Leon was a devoted and
loving husband and father, a friend to many, and loved by all who knew him.
Leon was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Rose Bradshaw and wife Jackie. Survivors include a
daughter, Christine R. Dreyfus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and three sons, Leon R. Dreyfus, Jr., and wife,
Marilyn Kenoyer of Poughkeepsie, New York, Charles E. Dreyfus and Trudy Rossi Dreyfus of Friendswood,
Texas, and Lawrence A. Dreyfus and Elise Dreyfus of Lawrence, Kansas. Leon and Jackie were the
grandparents of Abigail Garrett, Alyssa, Dan, and Ariel Dreyfus (Leon), Chuck Dreyfus and Rachel Dreyfus
Chapman (Charles), and David and Rebecca Dreyfus (Lawrence) as well as the great-grand parents of Dylan
Dreyfus (Chuck), Charlene, Chase and Carolyn Chapman (Rachel) and Mallina Dreyfus (David).
Pallbearers will be Chuck Dreyfus, Daniel Dreyfus, David Dreyfus, Randall Chapman, Jerry Burke and Josh
Fruehan.
Donations may be made in Leon’s name to the Salvation Army or The Ronald Mc Donald House in Galveston.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Dreyfus name.
The family requests your presence at the Pelican Club for a reception immediately following the services this
morning.
Robert Allen “Bob” McCulley
GALVESTON Robert Allen “Bob” McCulley age 68, of Kerrville died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Peterson
Regional Medical Center in Kerrville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home with the Reverend J.C. Dorman officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston
Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will
receive visitors at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday.
Bob was born November 5, 1941 in Galveston, Texas to James Robert McCulley and Billie Kierbow
McCulley. He was a 1958 graduate of Ball High School. He earned his Bachelor and Master in Education from
Texas State University in San Marcos. Bob was a school administrator in Bay City before retiring to Kerrville. He
was an avid tennis player, playing many benefit tournaments for the United Way and other charities.
Preceded in death by his father; survivors include his wife, Jo Carole “Jody” McCulley of Kerrville; mother, Billie
McCulley of Galveston; an aunt Martha Groves of La Marque; a cousin, John Hamilton of Houston; numerous
other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are friends and family members.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the McCulley name.
GALVESTON Robert Allen “Bob” McCulley age 68, of Kerrville died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Peterson
Regional Medical Center in Kerrville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home with the Reverend J.C. Dorman officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston
Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will
receive visitors at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday.
Bob was born November 5, 1941 in Galveston, Texas to James Robert McCulley and Billie Kierbow
McCulley. He was a 1958 graduate of Ball High School. He earned his Bachelor and Master in Education from
Texas State University in San Marcos. Bob was a school administrator in Bay City before retiring to Kerrville. He
was an avid tennis player, playing many benefit tournaments for the United Way and other charities.
Preceded in death by his father; survivors include his wife, Jo Carole “Jody” McCulley of Kerrville; mother, Billie
McCulley of Galveston; an aunt Martha Groves of La Marque; a cousin, John Hamilton of Houston; numerous
other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are friends and family members.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the McCulley name.
Joseph John Flores, Sr.
GALVESTON Joseph John Flores, Sr. of Galveston died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston. Funeral services are 12:00 noon Friday, January 29, 2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Father
E.J. Stein, OFM and Deacon John Pistone officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. The
family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 10:00 am.
Joseph John Flores Sr. was a remarkable man who never made an enemy. He was a simple man who liked life’
s simple pleasures. He would choose beans and rice over a steak dinner. He called everybody “baby” and loved
wearing baseball hats. He loved fishing, watching sports, and tinkering with things that appeared to be
completely broken. Joe loved sweets and hated chicken. He enjoyed listening to live Mexican music and
watching Rocky movies over and over again.
Joe was an early bird and a constant promoter of whatever business his family had in motion at the time. He
adorned the caps, t-shirts jackets and passed out flyers everyday with joy. Joe had a child-like charm about him.
He yelled at the players on T.V. as if he was coaching them from his living room. Joe loved the Dallas Cowboys,
the Houston Astros, and every team that his children and grandchildren ever played on.
Joseph John Flores, Sr. had a full and complete life that was filled with unselfish acts of kindness. He was
kind to not only his family, but to complete strangers. Joe was a hard-working, kind-hearted and soft-spoken. He
was a loving father and husband. He had rough hands and a gentle touch. He had a great sense of humor and
a heart of gold. Joe would call his grandchildren names like “boo-boo,” “papa,” “lil’ mamma,” “knucklehead,”
“suckafish” “suckadee” , and crazy names that only he could think of. Joe was affectionately known to his
grandchildren as “Paw-Paw.” Joe called his wife Carmen by the nickname of “Honey” as a term of endearment;
Consequently all of his grandchildren believed that “Honey” was her real name. So she was permanently
nicknamed “Honey” to all of their grandchildren.
Joe was an active man his whole life. When Joe got sick, he was determined to fight it. Joe fought his sudden
illness with persistent courage. He never gave up. It was remarkable to see him fight.
Joe had three sisters: Anna Marie, Lorraine and Rose Marie. Joe had one baby brother named Raymond who
was by his side everyday in the hospital. Joe loved Raymond and Joe’s children love Raymond. The Flores
children will always look up to Raymond as an inspiration to family love.
Joe was 84 years old when God called him. Joe and his wife Carmen were married in 1943 and they were
married for 66 years. Joe and Carmen shared a special relationship. Carmen was Joe’s rock. His love for
Carmen was quite a sight. Carmen was the love of Joe’s life. Carmen was Joe’s best friend. Joe was preceded
in death by his parents, and a daughter in law, Leslie Flores.
Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years Carmen Cruz Flores; a brother, Raymond and wife Connie; three sisters,
Anna Marie, Lorraine and Rose Marie. Joe and Carmen have five children and their spouses: Joe Jr. and Diane,
Sammy and Cindy, Diane and Phil, Frances and Allen Ray. They have 12 grandchildren and their spouses: Tod
and Laura, Erik, Kelly and Chris, Ryan, Joseph, Chad and Natalie, Tyler Tanya, Ronny, Peter, Brooke and Cole.
They have 7 great grandchildren: Ricky, Chloe, Mia, Rylie, Sidne, Kinly and Dylan.
would want his children, grandchildren and wife to know how much he loved them and how proud he was of all
of them.
We will all miss Joe and his unconditional love, but Joe’s legacy lives on in all of the great memories that we all
had with him.
Pallbearers are grandsons.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Flores name.
GALVESTON Joseph John Flores, Sr. of Galveston died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at John Sealy Hospital in
Galveston. Funeral services are 12:00 noon Friday, January 29, 2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Father
E.J. Stein, OFM and Deacon John Pistone officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. The
family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 10:00 am.
Joseph John Flores Sr. was a remarkable man who never made an enemy. He was a simple man who liked life’
s simple pleasures. He would choose beans and rice over a steak dinner. He called everybody “baby” and loved
wearing baseball hats. He loved fishing, watching sports, and tinkering with things that appeared to be
completely broken. Joe loved sweets and hated chicken. He enjoyed listening to live Mexican music and
watching Rocky movies over and over again.
Joe was an early bird and a constant promoter of whatever business his family had in motion at the time. He
adorned the caps, t-shirts jackets and passed out flyers everyday with joy. Joe had a child-like charm about him.
He yelled at the players on T.V. as if he was coaching them from his living room. Joe loved the Dallas Cowboys,
the Houston Astros, and every team that his children and grandchildren ever played on.
Joseph John Flores, Sr. had a full and complete life that was filled with unselfish acts of kindness. He was
kind to not only his family, but to complete strangers. Joe was a hard-working, kind-hearted and soft-spoken. He
was a loving father and husband. He had rough hands and a gentle touch. He had a great sense of humor and
a heart of gold. Joe would call his grandchildren names like “boo-boo,” “papa,” “lil’ mamma,” “knucklehead,”
“suckafish” “suckadee” , and crazy names that only he could think of. Joe was affectionately known to his
grandchildren as “Paw-Paw.” Joe called his wife Carmen by the nickname of “Honey” as a term of endearment;
Consequently all of his grandchildren believed that “Honey” was her real name. So she was permanently
nicknamed “Honey” to all of their grandchildren.
Joe was an active man his whole life. When Joe got sick, he was determined to fight it. Joe fought his sudden
illness with persistent courage. He never gave up. It was remarkable to see him fight.
Joe had three sisters: Anna Marie, Lorraine and Rose Marie. Joe had one baby brother named Raymond who
was by his side everyday in the hospital. Joe loved Raymond and Joe’s children love Raymond. The Flores
children will always look up to Raymond as an inspiration to family love.
Joe was 84 years old when God called him. Joe and his wife Carmen were married in 1943 and they were
married for 66 years. Joe and Carmen shared a special relationship. Carmen was Joe’s rock. His love for
Carmen was quite a sight. Carmen was the love of Joe’s life. Carmen was Joe’s best friend. Joe was preceded
in death by his parents, and a daughter in law, Leslie Flores.
Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years Carmen Cruz Flores; a brother, Raymond and wife Connie; three sisters,
Anna Marie, Lorraine and Rose Marie. Joe and Carmen have five children and their spouses: Joe Jr. and Diane,
Sammy and Cindy, Diane and Phil, Frances and Allen Ray. They have 12 grandchildren and their spouses: Tod
and Laura, Erik, Kelly and Chris, Ryan, Joseph, Chad and Natalie, Tyler Tanya, Ronny, Peter, Brooke and Cole.
They have 7 great grandchildren: Ricky, Chloe, Mia, Rylie, Sidne, Kinly and Dylan.
would want his children, grandchildren and wife to know how much he loved them and how proud he was of all
of them.
We will all miss Joe and his unconditional love, but Joe’s legacy lives on in all of the great memories that we all
had with him.
Pallbearers are grandsons.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Flores name.
Mellie G. “Mary” Flisowski
GALVESTON Mellie G. “Mary” Flisowski age 89, of Galveston died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Warm Springs
Specialty Hospital in Luling. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with Father E.J. Stein, celebrant. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock
under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral
home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday with a rosary and prayer vigil to be held at 6:30pm.
Born March 10, 1920 in Richmond, Texas, Mrs. Flisowski was a lifetime resident of Galveston and Santa
Fe. Mellie recently moved to Lavernia, Texas to live with her son and daughter in law, Tommy and Ana
Thompson.
Mellie was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Flisowski, her parents Thomas and Alice Thompson, her
daughter, Betty Staggs and a sister, Florence Mata. Survivors include, son, Tommy S. Thompson and wife Ana of
Lavernia; grandchildren, Tommy M. Thompson and wife Kim of New Braunfels, Dr. Anthony Thompson of
Fremont, Ohio, Dr. Ana Marie Anders and husband Dr. Tim Anders of Holland, Ohio, Eddie Staggs and wife Lori,
Jesse Staggs and wife Lori, Pete Kingsbury and wife Julie, and Vincent Kingsbury and wife Elisha all of Long
Beach, California; eight great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Flisowski name.
GALVESTON Mellie G. “Mary” Flisowski age 89, of Galveston died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Warm Springs
Specialty Hospital in Luling. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with Father E.J. Stein, celebrant. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock
under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral
home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday with a rosary and prayer vigil to be held at 6:30pm.
Born March 10, 1920 in Richmond, Texas, Mrs. Flisowski was a lifetime resident of Galveston and Santa
Fe. Mellie recently moved to Lavernia, Texas to live with her son and daughter in law, Tommy and Ana
Thompson.
Mellie was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Flisowski, her parents Thomas and Alice Thompson, her
daughter, Betty Staggs and a sister, Florence Mata. Survivors include, son, Tommy S. Thompson and wife Ana of
Lavernia; grandchildren, Tommy M. Thompson and wife Kim of New Braunfels, Dr. Anthony Thompson of
Fremont, Ohio, Dr. Ana Marie Anders and husband Dr. Tim Anders of Holland, Ohio, Eddie Staggs and wife Lori,
Jesse Staggs and wife Lori, Pete Kingsbury and wife Julie, and Vincent Kingsbury and wife Elisha all of Long
Beach, California; eight great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Flisowski name.
Reid Martin
GALVESTON: Reid Martin 92 of Galveston died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Gulf Health Care Center in
Galveston. An Elk’s Memorial Service followed by the funeral service will be held at 6:30 pm Friday, February 12,
2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston.
Reid was born May 7, 1917 in Olgelsby, Texas to S.W. Martin and Nora Reid Martin and was raised in the
Waco area. He joined the Coast Guard during World War II and served his country by patrolling the coast to
protect against enemy submarines and ships at sea. After leaving the service in 1945, he disembarked at
Galveston and the very next day was hired by the City of Galveston in the Typhus Control Program. Many people
nicknamed Reid as the “Rat Man” because of his extensive knowledge of rats. He was responsible for rodent-
proofing buildings on the Strand and Seawall Blvd. He was promoted to other duties such as restaurant
inspections and was eventually promoted to Chief Sanitarian and continued to perform those duties until he
retired from the City of Galveston. He went to work in the same position with the Galveston County Health
District until he retired in 1990 as Chief Sanitarian. Overall, he served the citizens of Galveston County for a total
of 45 years. He was instrumental in mentoring a large number of health inspectors statewide and most are still
working around the state of Texas. Reid enjoyed life and loved to be around his friends. He once said “once a
sanitarian always a sanitarian” and most owners of restaurants in the city of Galveston respected his ability to
communicate with them and his professionalism.
Reid was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 880, American Legion Post 20, the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk’s Galveston Lodge # 126, numerous organizations associated with his
profession and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Galveston.
Reid is preceded in death by his parents and wife Nancy. He is survived by his loving companion of 27
years, Anne M. Nigrelle of Santa Fe and children, Kenny and Becky Nigrelle and family of Hitchcock, Michael and
Jennifer Nigrelle and family of League City, and Michelle and Sammy Arcidiacono and family of Santa Fe; two
sisters Frankie Witlock of Waco, and Onita Palen of Dallas and a niece Diane Crane and family of Dallas,
Texas. His friends will miss him and his sense of humor. As he would often say to us “everybody’s got to be
somewhere.
Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church restoration fund 822 Tremont Galveston, Texas 77550 or
to the Hospice Care Team 1708 Amburn Rd Suite C Texas City, Texas 77591
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Martin name.
GALVESTON: Reid Martin 92 of Galveston died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Gulf Health Care Center in
Galveston. An Elk’s Memorial Service followed by the funeral service will be held at 6:30 pm Friday, February 12,
2010 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston.
Reid was born May 7, 1917 in Olgelsby, Texas to S.W. Martin and Nora Reid Martin and was raised in the
Waco area. He joined the Coast Guard during World War II and served his country by patrolling the coast to
protect against enemy submarines and ships at sea. After leaving the service in 1945, he disembarked at
Galveston and the very next day was hired by the City of Galveston in the Typhus Control Program. Many people
nicknamed Reid as the “Rat Man” because of his extensive knowledge of rats. He was responsible for rodent-
proofing buildings on the Strand and Seawall Blvd. He was promoted to other duties such as restaurant
inspections and was eventually promoted to Chief Sanitarian and continued to perform those duties until he
retired from the City of Galveston. He went to work in the same position with the Galveston County Health
District until he retired in 1990 as Chief Sanitarian. Overall, he served the citizens of Galveston County for a total
of 45 years. He was instrumental in mentoring a large number of health inspectors statewide and most are still
working around the state of Texas. Reid enjoyed life and loved to be around his friends. He once said “once a
sanitarian always a sanitarian” and most owners of restaurants in the city of Galveston respected his ability to
communicate with them and his professionalism.
Reid was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 880, American Legion Post 20, the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk’s Galveston Lodge # 126, numerous organizations associated with his
profession and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Galveston.
Reid is preceded in death by his parents and wife Nancy. He is survived by his loving companion of 27
years, Anne M. Nigrelle of Santa Fe and children, Kenny and Becky Nigrelle and family of Hitchcock, Michael and
Jennifer Nigrelle and family of League City, and Michelle and Sammy Arcidiacono and family of Santa Fe; two
sisters Frankie Witlock of Waco, and Onita Palen of Dallas and a niece Diane Crane and family of Dallas,
Texas. His friends will miss him and his sense of humor. As he would often say to us “everybody’s got to be
somewhere.
Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church restoration fund 822 Tremont Galveston, Texas 77550 or
to the Hospice Care Team 1708 Amburn Rd Suite C Texas City, Texas 77591
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the Martin name.
Nyla Lee Moncebaiz-St. Clair
GALVESTON Nyla Lee Moncebaiz- St. Clair was born in Fort Worth TX. To Charles and Roberta Smiley on June
10, 1934 and departed this life at Methodist Hospital in Houston on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Funeral services are 10:00 am Monday, February 15, 2010 at Moody Memorial First United Methodist
Church in Galveston, Reverend Bert Bagley and Reverend June White officiating. Private family burial will follow
a church reception at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Lee graduated from Texarkana High School and went on to receive her RN degree from St.Petersburg
University in Florida. Nyla proudly served UTMB in Galveston for 23 years before her retirement. She returned to
work at EDS and retired for the 2nd time after 5 years.
Lee was an active member of Moody Methodist Church. She was a member of the Emmeas group, of the
mission team, and the worship committee. She also served many years as chairman of the board at Crockett
Place Methodist Church. She truly enjoyed working with so many pastors throughout her years of service.
Lee along with her husband owned B&L Ranch, where she was the house manager for MHMR’s MARJO
program for juvenile offenders. Lee was a volunteer nurse @ the Lone Oak Ranch for the summer activities
program and was a participant of the Texas Trail Riders Association for many years. She was proud to show
her Appaloosas horses while gracing her side saddle. She has taught all of her grandchildren how to ride
horses. Her avid love for music, theatre and dance was inspiring and appreciated by all she could share with.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bobby Dal St. Clair, Her sister, Joverne Christie of Las Vegas
NV., brother, Ronald Smiley and his wife Trina of Indiana. Sons, Robert and Daughter in law, Cyndi Moncebaiz
of Santa Fe, TX., David Lee Moncebaiz of Austin, TX. Robert Dal, Arnold and Jo Bob St. Clair, grandchildren-
Victor III and Katherine Lee Moncebaiz of Boston, MS. Faith Anne, Cristyn, Eliza, Alayna, and Fallen St. Clair of
Texas City, Laura Lee and Forrest Moncebaiz of Redmond, Or., David James Moncebaiz of Katy, TX. , Sarah
and Troy Moncebaiz of Santa Fe, TX. Joe Eldon, Kristofer Wade and Brandon, Dal St. Clair of Friendswood, TX,
great grandchildren, Snow Adamarie, and Adam Ortega III of Texas City, TX, niece, Sadie Teal St.Clair and
nephews Larry St. Clair, and Christopher Christie.
The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the professionals who helped Lee have a longer
and fuller life, the nurses and dear friends from Davita Dialysis, Debbie, Sylvia, Diana, and Nancy. For ten
years, DR. Henry Zaleski has seen her through many challenges at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. The
floor Nurses in 8 West Main Cancer care Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Galveston Island Gideon’s P.O. Box 8258 Galveston,
Texas 77553.
Pallbearers are Joe St.Clair II, John Brannon, Troy Moncebaiz, Jonathon Vining, Sarah Moncebaiz and
Samantha Gerald.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the St. Clair name.
GALVESTON Nyla Lee Moncebaiz- St. Clair was born in Fort Worth TX. To Charles and Roberta Smiley on June
10, 1934 and departed this life at Methodist Hospital in Houston on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Funeral services are 10:00 am Monday, February 15, 2010 at Moody Memorial First United Methodist
Church in Galveston, Reverend Bert Bagley and Reverend June White officiating. Private family burial will follow
a church reception at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Lee graduated from Texarkana High School and went on to receive her RN degree from St.Petersburg
University in Florida. Nyla proudly served UTMB in Galveston for 23 years before her retirement. She returned to
work at EDS and retired for the 2nd time after 5 years.
Lee was an active member of Moody Methodist Church. She was a member of the Emmeas group, of the
mission team, and the worship committee. She also served many years as chairman of the board at Crockett
Place Methodist Church. She truly enjoyed working with so many pastors throughout her years of service.
Lee along with her husband owned B&L Ranch, where she was the house manager for MHMR’s MARJO
program for juvenile offenders. Lee was a volunteer nurse @ the Lone Oak Ranch for the summer activities
program and was a participant of the Texas Trail Riders Association for many years. She was proud to show
her Appaloosas horses while gracing her side saddle. She has taught all of her grandchildren how to ride
horses. Her avid love for music, theatre and dance was inspiring and appreciated by all she could share with.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bobby Dal St. Clair, Her sister, Joverne Christie of Las Vegas
NV., brother, Ronald Smiley and his wife Trina of Indiana. Sons, Robert and Daughter in law, Cyndi Moncebaiz
of Santa Fe, TX., David Lee Moncebaiz of Austin, TX. Robert Dal, Arnold and Jo Bob St. Clair, grandchildren-
Victor III and Katherine Lee Moncebaiz of Boston, MS. Faith Anne, Cristyn, Eliza, Alayna, and Fallen St. Clair of
Texas City, Laura Lee and Forrest Moncebaiz of Redmond, Or., David James Moncebaiz of Katy, TX. , Sarah
and Troy Moncebaiz of Santa Fe, TX. Joe Eldon, Kristofer Wade and Brandon, Dal St. Clair of Friendswood, TX,
great grandchildren, Snow Adamarie, and Adam Ortega III of Texas City, TX, niece, Sadie Teal St.Clair and
nephews Larry St. Clair, and Christopher Christie.
The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the professionals who helped Lee have a longer
and fuller life, the nurses and dear friends from Davita Dialysis, Debbie, Sylvia, Diana, and Nancy. For ten
years, DR. Henry Zaleski has seen her through many challenges at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. The
floor Nurses in 8 West Main Cancer care Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Galveston Island Gideon’s P.O. Box 8258 Galveston,
Texas 77553.
Pallbearers are Joe St.Clair II, John Brannon, Troy Moncebaiz, Jonathon Vining, Sarah Moncebaiz and
Samantha Gerald.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.
com/contactus. Please include the St. Clair name.
