All Obituaries

Bryan Ray Lauzon SANTA FE - Mr. Bryan Ray Lauzon passed from this life Monday morning, December 4, 2023, in Santa Fe. Bryan was the third of 4 boys, born December 31, 1957, to Francis Edward Lauzon, Jr., and Ruby (Bethune) Lauzon. Bryan grew up going to church on Sunday and playing music. He was a talented musician who learned to play the drums in Junior High School. After graduating Santa Fe High School, Bryan played for a couple of summers in the Galveston Beach Band as their drummer. He...

Mary Etta “Chetta” Williams SANTA FE – Ms. Mary Etta “Chetta” Williams passed from this life Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, in La Marque. Mary, known by most as “Chetta”, was born in Neshoba County, Mississippi on December 2, 1929. Chetta placed her faith in the Lord and loved going to her church, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, to worship Him. Chetta worked as a secretary in the construction industry for over 30 years. She was chosen by...

Iris Virginia Nicholson Mrs. Iris Virginia Nicholson peacefully left us Thursday morning, November 30th, 2023, in her home, as she wanted, surrounded by family. Iris was born August 22, 1923, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She spent the majority of her childhood in Texas. As a young woman, she fell in love and married Sgt 1st Class Richard "Tommy" Esslinger; but was soon widowed after he was killed in action in Italy during World War 2. A few years later, she met the man who would...

Betty Jean Pride Callahan HOUSTON - Mrs. Betty Jean Pride Callahan passed from this life Wednesday morning, November 29, 2023, in Houston. Born November 11, 1929 in Galveston, Mrs. Callahan had been a resident of Houston for 3 years, previously of Santa Fe. Betty attended First Baptist Church of Alta Loma and was very active in bible study. She was a proud “BOI” and loved the beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ida (Thurow) Bleimeyer; husband, Ronald...

Frank Charles Smith BACLIFF - Frank Charles Smith, 62, of Bacliff, Texas, died November 27, 2023, with loved ones by his bedside. Frank was born March 7, 1961, in Houston, Texas to John Haviland and Rosemary Ann Smith. He attended Sante Fe High School, graduating in 1979. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, having served with distinction as a member of the 82nd Airborne and Army Signal Corps. During his service, Frank received multiple good conduct and Army achievement...

Ann Jeanette Bowen SPICEWOOD – Mrs. Ann Jeanette Bowen passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. She was born June 26, 1943, in Galveston, Texas. She married her lifelong best friend and the love of her life, Michael W. Bowen, Sr., who proceeded her in death in 2012. Ann was a loving and dedicated mother of three sons, Michael Bowen, Jr., and his wife, Teresa of Austin, Donald Bowen and his wife, Kim of Kentucky, Timothy Bowen...

Roberta “Gwen” Boman SANTA FE - Mrs. Roberta “Gwen” Boman passed from this life Tuesday afternoon, November 21, 2023, in Santa Fe. Born June 15, 1952 in Galveston, Mrs. Boman had been a lifelong area resident. She attended Chocolate Bayou Cowboy Church and enjoyed bible study and crocheting, but nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Roberta (Perry) Paoli; grandson, Michael Scott...

Sonny Hultquist SANTA FE - Mr. Sonny Hultquist passed from this life Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Santa Fe. Born April 27, 1945, in Alvin, Sonny had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Sonny worked as in special services for GTE for 25 years. He attended Saltgrass Cowboy Church and was a member of the American Legion, Post Colonel B. Moore in Texas City and the VFW Post #5400. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed dove hunting. He was...

Herman Russell Troutman DICKINSON - Herman Russell Troutman was born June 18, 1925, in rural Altoona, Kansas, the second son of Harry Melvin Troutman and Zelma Odessa Cline. He passed away October 10, 2023, in Dickinson, Texas at the age of 98. Herman was married to Helen May Varner of rural Benedict, Kansas, July 13, 1947 in Fredonia, Kansas. She preceded him in death, November 17, 2021. Also preceding him in death were his daughter, Dee Ann Troutman Duckworth; great-grandson, Elijah...

Laurinda Whitfield Harbour SANTA FE - Laurinda Whitfield Harbour, resident of Santa Fe passed from this life on November 16, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on March 12, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Louis Gordon and Norma Hall Whitfield. Laurinda retired from UTMB and loved to sew, crochet, knit and do just about any other crafty stuff.  She volunteered for many years making quilts with the Prayer Quilt Ministry at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, making...