All Obituaries

Sherri Ann Williams HITCHCOCK – Mrs. Sherri Ann Williams passed peacefully into Heaven Saturday evening, February 22, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Sherri was born September 4, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM but made her way to Lubbock, where she graduated with a nursing degree. She immediately moved to California where she practiced nursing before retiring after 45 years and moved to Hitchcock. Sherri was a strong Baptist who loved the Lord and looked forward to Sunday school and church...

Herman Lyle “Jack” Floberg SANTA FE - Mr. Herman Lyle “Jack” Floberg passed from this life Wednesday evening, February 19, 2020, in Webster. Born September 1, 1935 in Landa, North Dakota, Mr. Floberg had been a resident of Santa Fe for over 25 years, previously of Escondido, California. He retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of faithful service and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 5400 in Santa Fe, American Legion in San Marcus, California, FOE...

Annie Kellum GALVESTON - Mrs. Annie Kellum passed from this life Saturday evening, February 15, 2020, in Webster. Annie was born in Galveston on February 7, 1938. She took great pride in crocheting blankets for church drives which donated them to ministries all over. People in other parts of the world were touched by Annie’s talent and kindness and she was especially proud of that, but her talents went beyond crocheting. She created beautiful quilts, sewed and embroidered priceless...

Felicia Ann (Edwards) Amato SANTA FE - Ms. Felicia Ann (Edwards) Amato passed from this life Friday evening, February 14, 2020, in Santa Fe. Felicia was born June 25, 1980 in Rawlins, Wyoming but made her way to Santa Fe – the place she called home for 32 years. She attended Santa Fe Highschool where she was always active in extracurricular activities. She was a member of the SFHS Band where she played the clarinet and played second base for the SFHS softball team. She graduated from...

Ruben Ray Ybarra, Sr. SANTA FE - Mr. Ruben Ray Ybarra, Sr. passed from this life Friday morning, February 7, 2020, in Santa Fe. Born April 7, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, Mr. Ybarra had been a resident of Santa Fe since 2011. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was an avid sportsman who enjoyed country music and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his mother, Carmen Negrete of Santa Fe; father, Robert Ybarra, Sr.; children, Ruben Ray Ybarra, Jr.,...

Michael “Pug” Giles LA MARQUE - Mr. Michael “Pug” Giles passed from this life Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2020, in La Marque. Michael was born October 17, 1954 in Johnson City, Tennessee. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era. His passion for freedom and the military carried over into his hobbies where he would read and watch movies about WWII. After Michael’s honorable discharge, he...

Forrest Denver Leader La Marque - Mr. Forrest Denver Leader passed from this life Saturday morning, February 1, 2020, in La Marque. Forrest was born March 2, 1928 in Hammond, Indiana to George Melvin and Allegra Sutton Leader. His father remarried Josephine Elurie (Gifford) Leader when Forrest was only 4 years old and was his true mother. Work brought the family to Texas, but luck landed him in Texas City. Forrest was an avid fisherman, but one day he found himself hooked after helping a...

Lucille Light Karales Lucille Light Karales, after a brief battle from cancer passed peacefully into heaven January 19, 2020. Aunt Cill was born January 4, 1926 in Logansport, Louisiana to parents Harry A. Miller Sr. and Annie Sanders Miller.  After graduating from Kirbyville High School, she moved to Galveston, Texas to work for the Corps of Engineers and eventually settled to live in Hitchcock, Texas for almost forty years. After marrying Daniel Karales, she lived in Kirbyville,...

Lynda Jane Bicek SAN LEON – Ms. Lynda Jane Bicek passed from this life Saturday, January 18, 2020, in League City. Born December 29, 1947 in Lampasas, TX, Ms. Bicek had been a resident of San Leon since 1990, previously of Chicago, IL She was preceded in death by her father, James Alton Porter; stepfather, Rudy Arthur Bleimeyer; brother, Gary Mackechney. Survivors include her mother, Edna Eloise Bleimeyer; sons, Fredrick Richard Meller, Jr., Ronald Korosa, III, James Alexander...

Marjorie Mae Golian      BAYOU VISTA – Mrs. Marjorie Mae Golian passed from this life Monday morning, January 13, 2020, in Bayou Vista.      Born October 29, 1924 in Canada, Mrs. Golian had lived over 40 years in the Houston area, previously of Cleveland, OH. Marjorie proudly served her country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. She enjoyed camping, boating and water skiing, loved her pets but especially loved her grandkids and great...