The Carnes Brothers offer a full and complete range of services along with the
highest quality of funeral products from all over the world. The fleet of vehicles are
always the latest models and the facilities are of the quality that you would find in
only the grandest of settings. With multiple chapels and visitation areas, there is
room for any size gathering, from the most intimate to the very largest.
The families served by Carnes Brothers are Galveston's most prestigious families.
They continue to rely on the distinguished and discreet service that can only come
from a firm that is accustomed to serving families of such stature.
highest quality of funeral products from all over the world. The fleet of vehicles are
always the latest models and the facilities are of the quality that you would find in
only the grandest of settings. With multiple chapels and visitation areas, there is
room for any size gathering, from the most intimate to the very largest.
The families served by Carnes Brothers are Galveston's most prestigious families.
They continue to rely on the distinguished and discreet service that can only come
from a firm that is accustomed to serving families of such stature.
The Carnes Brothers welcome all families from every faith and background. They stand
ready to assist your family with every detail and look forward to meeting your expectation
before you even ask.
We offer a full line of pre-arranged funeral products to pre-plan a lasting and memorable
tribute to your loved one. We have funeral insurance and accept all other plans that have
been purchased from other firms. Our plans are transferable anywhere in the US.
Pending Services
***********Full obituaries posted below**************
ready to assist your family with every detail and look forward to meeting your expectation
before you even ask.
We offer a full line of pre-arranged funeral products to pre-plan a lasting and memorable
tribute to your loved one. We have funeral insurance and accept all other plans that have
been purchased from other firms. Our plans are transferable anywhere in the US.
Pending Services
***********Full obituaries posted below**************
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Dorothy Lillian Fojtik
GALVESTON Dorothy Lillian Fojtik age 88 of Galveston passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at John Sealy
Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
with Deacon Sam Del Olio officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home with a
rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm.
Dorothy was born August 22, 1923 in Sealy, Texas to Albert R. Bender and Vera Garling Bender. She loved to
walk and talk with people and she loved everyone. She never met a stranger and she considered everyone her friend.
Mrs. Fojtik was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who embraced life with a positive outlook, giving her life
to the care of her family. She was a longtime member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church before joining Holy
Family Parish.
Mrs. Fojtik was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 years John P. Fojtik ,who passed away July 6,
1997; son, John P. “Sonny” Fojtik, Jr.; sister, Bernice Bender, Anna Mae Coker, Luella Ledwig and Betty Harvey; and
brothers Vernon Bender, Wilburn Bender and Lester Bender. Survivors include daughter, Kimberly Fojtik Bundrick of
Saluda, South Carolina; son, Marvin Fojtik of Galveston; grandson, Brad Bundrick of Saluda, South Carolina; sisters,
Ruby Dierks and husband Bill, Vera Gates and husband Arnold all of Kingman, Arizona; brothers, Frank Bender and
wife Audrey of Brenham, Texas, Harry Bender of Tucson, Arizona, Albert Bender and wife Brenda of Madisonville, Texas
and Earl Bender and wife Mary of Kingman, Arizona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are Albert Bender, Jr., Joe Ledwig, Jr., Terry Sumner, Noel Anderwald, Jr., Sam Bickel and Craig
Malmberg. Honorary pallbearers are Marshall Paysee, Jr., Dave Carpenter, Richard Gonzales, Ryan Snipes, Michael
Snipes, Johnny Herrin, Jr, and all of her nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Vicky Phillips for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Fojtik. Thank
you to Ida Langham and Pat Perez for their continued visits and love. The family also would like to thank her family
doctor, Dr. Sylvia Martinez, Dr. Haris Baig, the nurses and staff of MICU and the Ace Unit at UTMB for their excellent
care as well as Texas Home health Care.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Fojtik name.
GALVESTON Dorothy Lillian Fojtik age 88 of Galveston passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at John Sealy
Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
with Deacon Sam Del Olio officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home with a
rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm.
Dorothy was born August 22, 1923 in Sealy, Texas to Albert R. Bender and Vera Garling Bender. She loved to
walk and talk with people and she loved everyone. She never met a stranger and she considered everyone her friend.
Mrs. Fojtik was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who embraced life with a positive outlook, giving her life
to the care of her family. She was a longtime member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church before joining Holy
Family Parish.
Mrs. Fojtik was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 years John P. Fojtik ,who passed away July 6,
1997; son, John P. “Sonny” Fojtik, Jr.; sister, Bernice Bender, Anna Mae Coker, Luella Ledwig and Betty Harvey; and
brothers Vernon Bender, Wilburn Bender and Lester Bender. Survivors include daughter, Kimberly Fojtik Bundrick of
Saluda, South Carolina; son, Marvin Fojtik of Galveston; grandson, Brad Bundrick of Saluda, South Carolina; sisters,
Ruby Dierks and husband Bill, Vera Gates and husband Arnold all of Kingman, Arizona; brothers, Frank Bender and
wife Audrey of Brenham, Texas, Harry Bender of Tucson, Arizona, Albert Bender and wife Brenda of Madisonville, Texas
and Earl Bender and wife Mary of Kingman, Arizona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are Albert Bender, Jr., Joe Ledwig, Jr., Terry Sumner, Noel Anderwald, Jr., Sam Bickel and Craig
Malmberg. Honorary pallbearers are Marshall Paysee, Jr., Dave Carpenter, Richard Gonzales, Ryan Snipes, Michael
Snipes, Johnny Herrin, Jr, and all of her nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Vicky Phillips for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Fojtik. Thank
you to Ida Langham and Pat Perez for their continued visits and love. The family also would like to thank her family
doctor, Dr. Sylvia Martinez, Dr. Haris Baig, the nurses and staff of MICU and the Ace Unit at UTMB for their excellent
care as well as Texas Home health Care.
Friends may sign the register book and send the family condolences at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus.
Please include the Fojtik name.
Clarence Edward "Dean" DePingre
GALVESTON – Clarence Edward “Dean” DePingre age 90, of Crockett, Texas formerly of Galveston peacefully passed
away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Enchanted Pines Assisted Living Center in Crockett, Texas. Graveside services with
full military honors are 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Chapel of Houston National Cemetery, Reverend
Keeney Dickenson officiating under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
Born June 17, 1921 in Leesville, Louisiana to Adrian Edward DePingre and Madeline Ethel Kirby DePingre, Dean was a
U.S. Marine Veteran serving in the South Pacific at Iwo Jima, Guadal Canal, Bougainville and Guam during WWII. He
was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and the Alumni President in 1960. He worked as a Civil Engineer in the Petro
Chemical Industry for most of his life retiring first in Galveston then to Crockett after Hurricane Ike. Mr. DePingre was a
Christian man serving his Lord in the Baptist Faith.
Mr. DePingre was preceded in death by his wife Alma Bernice Godwin DePingre in 2009, a sister, Marjorie Helen
DePingre and a brother, Major DePingre. Survivors include son, Garry Dean DePingre and wife Joani (owners of Surf
Styles) in Galveston; daughter, Diana Carol Brown and husband Roger of Lawton, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Jennifer
Susan Conway and husband Bradley of Denton, Texas; brother Bill DePingre and wife Charlsie of Shreveport; sister in
law, Pat DePingre of Minden, Louisiana; numerous other relatives and friends.
GALVESTON – Clarence Edward “Dean” DePingre age 90, of Crockett, Texas formerly of Galveston peacefully passed
away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Enchanted Pines Assisted Living Center in Crockett, Texas. Graveside services with
full military honors are 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Chapel of Houston National Cemetery, Reverend
Keeney Dickenson officiating under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
Born June 17, 1921 in Leesville, Louisiana to Adrian Edward DePingre and Madeline Ethel Kirby DePingre, Dean was a
U.S. Marine Veteran serving in the South Pacific at Iwo Jima, Guadal Canal, Bougainville and Guam during WWII. He
was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and the Alumni President in 1960. He worked as a Civil Engineer in the Petro
Chemical Industry for most of his life retiring first in Galveston then to Crockett after Hurricane Ike. Mr. DePingre was a
Christian man serving his Lord in the Baptist Faith.
Mr. DePingre was preceded in death by his wife Alma Bernice Godwin DePingre in 2009, a sister, Marjorie Helen
DePingre and a brother, Major DePingre. Survivors include son, Garry Dean DePingre and wife Joani (owners of Surf
Styles) in Galveston; daughter, Diana Carol Brown and husband Roger of Lawton, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Jennifer
Susan Conway and husband Bradley of Denton, Texas; brother Bill DePingre and wife Charlsie of Shreveport; sister in
law, Pat DePingre of Minden, Louisiana; numerous other relatives and friends.
