All Obituaries

Donna Jean Southern Reznicek, born December 31, 1949, passed away April 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Oliver and Lola Mae Southern. She was raised in LaMarque, Texas, on a short cul de sac, with family of her lifelong friend, Gay Mora Lane. Her youth was spent as a high school cheerleader, while accompanied by her beloved terrier, Trixie. She would graduate from the University of Houston with a degree in History, which was a subject that she...

James A. “Jim” Hayes, Jr.   Santa Fe – James A. “Jim” Hayes, Jr. passed from this life peacefully on April 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born November 13, 1935 in Texas City, Texas to James A. Hayes, Sr. and Mignon Huguet Hayes.  He was the eldest of four children and a lifelong Texan, having lived in Santa Fe for the last 53 years.  He met and married Leta Lynne Williams on December 13, 1958 and they made their first home...

Billie Marie Reynolds Ivy died peacefully in her sleep April 12, 2024, in Texas City, Texas, where she resided since 1953. Billie was born August 15, 1935, to Silas Altus Reynolds and Eva Inez Baily Reynolds in Columbia County, Arkansas. Billie excelled at basketball at her McNeil, Arkansas schools. Upon Billie’s marriage to George Warren Ivy in 1951, the couple lived briefly in San Antonio, Texas, where George was stationed by the U.S. Army before his deployment to France from 1951...

SANTA FE – Joe Padilla Selvera, age 68, passed away April 11, 2024, at home while surrounded in love from his family. Joe was born April 3, 1956. Joe was a loving, caring, brave, and smart man who held his family very close to his heart. He spent his time laughing and joking with those he cherished and most enjoyed fun gatherings, cook-offs with his son, and quality time with his numerous grandkids. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe F. Selvera; two sisters; Sara Deleon and...

SANTA FE – Ms. Erica Brooke Morgan passed from this life Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, in Santa Fe. Born March 7, 1989, in Texas City, Ms. Morgan had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. Erica was a creative soul who found joy in the art of crafting, had a deep love for horses and a talent for showing them and was a dedicated athlete who excelled on the softball field. Known for her impeccable organizational skills, Erica had a knack for keeping things running smoothly in every...

SANTA FE - Mr. James David Harris, Jr. passed from this life Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024, in Texas City. Born June 19, 1971, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Mr. Harris had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1995, previously of Galveston. He was a salesman with Moore Supply Company for over 30 years. James was a master of the grill, turning every barbeque into a feast. A lover of the great outdoors, James found solace and joy in the simplicity of camping, he cherished the serenity and beauty...

SANTA FE - Mary Ruth (Stinson) Peek, 96, passed from this life on Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024, in Dickinson. Mary was born in Avery, Texas and was the loving wife of Tom Preston Peek, Jr. for 60 years, devoted mother of Nell Peek Lopez, beloved grandmother of Sabrina Michelle Lopez and grateful mother-in-law of Roman Lopez Jr. Mary grew up and worked on the family farm in Avery, Texas. She supported the war effort during World War II by working at the Red River Arsenal. She later...

SANTA FE - Mrs. Virgie Mae Clifton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2024, in Webster, Texas at the age of 90. She was born on October 6, 1933, in Gonzales, Texas. Virgie had been a resident of Santa Fe, Texas for 6 years and previously lived in San Angelo, Texas. Virgie was a former Elementary School secretary, Sunday School teacher, and was an active member of First Baptist Church in San Angelo for many years. She is now a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church in...

SANTA FE – Mrs. Charlotte Claudine Jackson passed from this life Saturday morning, March 30, 2024, in League City. Born May 12, 1940, in Winnsboro, TX, Mrs. Jackson had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1969. She was an English and drama teacher at Santa Fe ISD, retiring after 30 years. She attended Midway Church of Christ. Charlotte started the Santa Fe Community Theater in 1983. She took many trips to New York to see shows there and had a great passion for drama and choregraphing...

SANTA FE - Alonso "Al" Ayala, 90, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at home with his family. He was born on March 15, 1934, and was one of seven children. He was known to his co-workers and friends as “Al”. He was a resident of Santa Fe for over 55 years. Shortly after high school graduation from Edcouch-Elsa High School in Edcouch, TX and during the final year of the Korean War, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he was a...