All Obituaries

Linda Marlene (Wheaton) Reiter SANTA FE - Mrs. Linda Marlene (Wheaton) Reiter passed from this life Wednesday evening, February 1, 2023, in League City. Linda was born on January 23, 1953 in Texas City to Lawrence and Loretta (Haines) Wheaton. Linda graduated from Texas City High School and went into the banking industry working as a bookkeeper for over 15 years. While out dancing, she met Gary Reiter and the two instantly bonded over their love for their children. Gary and Linda tied the...

Anna Ruth (Thompson) Hickey SWEENY - Mrs. Anna Ruth (Thompson) Hickey passed from this life Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023, in Sweeny. Anna Ruth was born August 22, 1936, in Fort Worth to I.A. and Alice (Palmer) Thompson, Sr. Anna Ruth was a natural artist, even from a young age. While in school, she learned to play musical instruments and quickly took to art. Anna Ruth furthered her education by attending the University of North Texas where she received her Master’s in Education....

Robert Lewis Buchanan, Jr. LA MARQUE - Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lewis Buchanan, Jr. passed from this life Friday afternoon surrounded by his loved ones on January 27, 2023, in Galveston. Robert was BOI July 13, 1944, to Robert Lewis Buchanan, Sr. and wife, Claudia (Mitchell) Buchanan. The Buchanan family moved to Arcadia, TX, when Robert was a small child. From an early age, Robert demonstrated excellent leadership skills. At Santa Fe High School he was elected Junior Class...

Ricardo De Leon SANTA FE – Mr. Ricardo De Leon passed from this life Thursday evening, January 26, 2023, in Santa Fe. Ricardo was born on August 10, 1937, in Abrams (formerly Ojo de Agua) to Victor and Guadalupe De Leon. After graduating high school, he met Ofelia Perez while out dancing and the two were married May 8, 1960. Dancing and learning to dance became something the couple enjoyed doing throughout their 62 years of marriage. They started a family and found their way to the...

Lawrence “Jack” Croft DICKINSON - Mr. Lawrence “Jack” Croft passed from this life Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023, in Texas City. Born June 25, 1961 in Galveston, Mr. Croft had been a lifelong resident of the area. Jack was an engineer with Seafarers Union for 40 years and enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables, boating and golfing. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Gordon Croft; brother, Michael Croft; longtime companion, Charlotte...

Jesusita Gloria (Sustaita) Werner SANTA FE - Mrs. Jesusita Gloria (Sustaita) Werner passed from this life Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023, in Webster. Gloria was born December 18, 1942 as one of ten children born to David and Jesusita Sustaita, Sr. The family attended Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church which was where she met the love of her life, Ernst. Married December 31, 1960, Gloria and Ernst shared their love for 62 wonderful years. They started a family and Gloria loved being a...

David C. Foreman SANTA FE – David Cornelius Foreman died peacefully at home in Santa Fe, Texas surrounded by his family and friends Sunday, January 22, 2023. David was born in Savannah, Georgia. He is predeceased by his parents, William C. Foreman and Ollie Ingram Foreman; his children, David Foreman, III and Donna Alane Foreman Bova. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Regina Drott Foreman; sister, Diane Foreman Reardon (Albert); brother, William C. Foreman; son-in-law,...

Jerry Keifer Myers PASADENA - Mr. Jerry Keifer Myers passed from this life Saturday morning, January 21, 2023, in Pearland. Born August 5, 1934 in Rome, Georgia, Mr. Myers joined the U.S. Navy working with submarines and retiring after 20 years as a Chief Quarter Master. Jerry enjoyed playing guitar, singing country music, reading his bible and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Myers, Sr. and Mildred (Camp) Myers; sister, Wylene; brothers, William Myers, Jr. and...

Martin Pete Rygaard, Jr. HITCHCOCK - Mr. Martin Pete Rygaard, Jr. passed from this life Friday afternoon, January 20, 2023, in Hitchcock. Born February 22, 1947 in Galveston, Mr. Rygaard had been a lifelong resident of Hitchcock. Mr. Rygaard proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a T & I Planner with Union Carbide for 33 years. Martin enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball, coaching soccer and woodworking. But nothing gave him more joy than his family especially his...

Peter J. deGroot III SANTA FE - Mr. Peter J. deGroot III passed from this life Thursday morning, January 19, 2023, in Texas City after a lengthy illness. Born November 25, 1950 in Alvin, Mr. deGroot had been a lifelong area resident.  He was a graduate of the Santa Fe High School Class of 1969 and a 1973 graduate of Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.  He worked in the Texas City Police Department for a brief time after completing the...