Carnes Funeral Home - Texas City

Mr. George White, 83 went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2021. His beloved wife Thelma and devoted son Anthony were by his side. George was born April 24, 1938 to William and Bettie White Sr. in Willis, Texas. The Lord blessed him with his wife Thelma, and they were united in marriage September 2, 1961. From their union they have one son Anthony George White. George moved to Galveston while he was in middle school and graduated from Central High School in 1957. After graduation he attended Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University and later Galveston College where he earned an associate degree in Management Supervision. George was the Purchasing Agent and...

Lucy Valdez Hatfield was born in Galveston, Texas on November 23, 1959. She passed away Saturday July 17, 2021 at the age of 61 in Texas City, Texas. Lucy was a lifelong resident of Texas City, Texas and a member of the Texas City Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and MiMi to her 3 grandchildren. Some of her favorite things were sitting pool side watching her kids and grandkids, family seafood boils, watching the Astros, attending her weekly congregation meetings, Elvis Presley, and spending time with her large extended family. She is proceeded in death by her father Gene H. Valdez and father and mother in-law Harold and Berniece Hatfield....

Francisca "Panchita" Ochoa departed this world and entered the glorious realm of Heaven early Sunday, June 20, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Francisca was born in Morelos, Coahuila Mexico to Eufemio and Rita Galvan on May 11, 1932. Her father enjoyed making people laugh and her mother was known and loved in their neighborhood. Rita had an extraordinary faith and was a devout Catholic, who was often called to pray over the sick to help them heal. Francisca grew up surrounded by faith, family, community and laughter. She was the first born of two children. She was a dedicated and devoted daughter who began working at an early age to help support her parents and baby brother Jose Alberto. At...

Karen Renee Seale Lee, 60, an angel on earth joined the heavenly host on June 14th, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family and covered by prayers of many. Karen was born Jan 17, 1961 in Pasa"getdown"dena to Clyde and Betty Seale. In 1988 she married her "man" Kelly F Lee Sr at "The Wedding." Next came motherhood and the boundless love for her child that is unmatched. Then she went to work for TCISD where her compassion and love for people kept expanding. If the guys in maintenance had a problem, they would go see Ms. Karen. Her faith life has been fueled by St. John's UMC in Texas City with whom she lived, loved, and laughed with. So much of her life revolved around the church....

Douglas M. R. Johnson was born to Billie Faye Murray and Gerald Johnson Sr. on February 13, 1957, in Texas City, Texas. He attended and graduated from Texas City High School. He attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he earned a bachelor's degree in Education. He also earned a master's degree from University of Houston in Houston, Texas. After college he was employed by the La Marque Independent School District for over 20 years and then relocated to Texas City Independent School District, and finally he retired from Conroe Independent School District in 2017. His passion for education was a lifelong desire to follow in the footsteps of his mother. Douglas was a member of...

Viola (Joyce) Wilburn born January 10,1941 in Center Texas to Delbert B. Brittain and Elsa Randolph Brittain. Joyce married Kenneth Ray Wilburn on Oct.26 1956 in Galveston, Texas. She is survived by 3 children , Allen Ray Wilburn, Dolly Ann Mouton and husband Steve, and Joseph Lynn Wilburn and Wife Brenda. She is also survived by 2 sisters Kathern Ann Wolf and Patsy Struve, Grandchildren, (Allen) Amanda Best, Tiffany Kassler, Dillon Wilburn. (Dolly) Kimberlyn Zamora. (Joseph) Joey Wilburn, Mandy Rubio, Joshua Wilburn and Taron Wilburn and numerous great grandchildren. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth of 61 years, sister Bobbie Hight and brother J.D. Brittain. Joyce was an...

Dr. Charles Joseph Wilson joined the love of his life, Rosemary, on May 20, 2021. Dad was born in Galveston, Texas on October 20, 1928 to Charles and Rosalie Wilson. He graduated from Ball High School, obtained his undergraduate degree from UT Austin in 1948, and was elected to the Phi Sigma Biological Society. He received his MD degree from UTMB in Galveston in 1952 and was elected to the AOA Honor Society and Mu Delta Medical Society. In June of 1952, he married the lovely Rosemary Horton prior to serving his country through a rotating medical internship in the US Navy based out of Oakland, CA towards the end of the Korean War. He returned to Galveston to complete a residency in...

Benno John Deltz, 80, of Galveston, passed away on Friday May 7, 2021. Benno was born in Galveston on June 12, 1940 to John and Helen Deltz. He graduated from Kirwin High School in 1958, then joined the Navy. After serving in the Navy. After serving in the Navy, Benno worked at various jobs in Galveston until he and his best friend, Wayne Gaido, opened a drive-in on the Seawall. Wayne's Drive-In lasted for 2 years before they threw in the towel. Wayne's father, Mike Gaido, offered Benno a position at Gaido's. This is where Benno learned the restaurant and hospitality business from the best. Benno always said that the harder you work, the more you will get rewarded. While Benno...

Viewing is from 11am-12pm, Funeral Service is from 12-1:30pm on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Carnes Funeral Home will utilize the chapel of Bay Area Funeral Directors 5410 FM 1765 (facing Hwy. 3) in Texas City for this service. Interment will be at 2pm at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

Sergio Gracia, 70, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. Sergio is survived by wife of 49 years, Miroslava; son, Sergio Gracia, Jr (Tatiana); daughter, Monica Gracia (Ralph); grandchildren, Santiago Gracia, Christian Gracia, Izabella Ramirez, Niccolo Gracia, Danielli Gracia, Julianna Ramirez, Antonella Ramirez, and Gianna Gracia, as well as numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. In 2009, after 30 years of service, Sergio retired from the Amoco/BP refinery in Texas City. During his time with the company, he was an Operator who also worked as a fireman and EMT within the refinery. Sergio was baptized on July 27, 1985 as a Jehovah's Witness, in which he remained a devoted and...

Betty Jean Frisby-Hamner, age 87, went to the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1933 in Galveston, Texas (BOI) to Louis and Carrie Frisby. She was a 1951 graduate of Ball High School. Betty worked for The University of Texas Medical Branch for many years where she retired as an administrator for the department of the Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities. "Betty Jean," as her family knew her had an unforgettably beautiful smile that would resonate with the people that she would meet. Her personality complemented her smile, and she was one that was outgoing and unapologetically independent. She had a passion for fashion, dancing, and drawing....

Linda McBee passed away April 18, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Linda was born on February 26, 1941 in Galveston, TX, to William and Amelia (Daniel) Ludgate. After spending her early years in Galveston, her family moved to Lafayette, Louisiana, where she graduated from Lafayette High School and attended college at the University of Southern Louisiana. Linda spent summers in Galveston with her cousin, and it was during one of these visits that she met the love of her life, Charles Douglas (Doug) McBee, JR. Doug told his mother he had found the girl he was going to marry, and it was a short long distance phone courtship before he convinced her to marry him. They were married...

Kirk Joseph Benzaia, 46, of Santa Fe (formerly of Galveston), died Sunday, March 28, 2021 after losing his ongoing battle with the disease of addiction. Kirk was born on March 12, 1975 in Galveston, Texas to Johnny and Judy Benzaia. He attended Ball High School. Kirk's addiction battle began in his early teens. Many knew Kirk only through the lens of the addictions he battled for years. That wasn't the real Kirk though, and those fortunate enough to truly know him immediately recognized the caring person he was who ended nearly every conversation with those he cared for with "I love you." Kirk was one of a kind with a funny sense of humor and a good heart. Kirk loved his family dearly and...

Shirley Green passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home in Texas City. Family will welcome guests for a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2:00pm, Saturday, April 17th at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City TX 77591. Shirley's full obituary can be found at Carnesfuneralhome.com at the following link: https://obit.carnesfuneralhome.com/shirley-ann-finch-green.

March 20, 1952, on the first day of Spring, in Brownsville, Texas, (Tony), Genaro Antonio Ybarra was born. On March 20, 2021, the first day of spring, in Houston, Texas, Tony received the best "Birthday Gift" ever. He saw our Lord Jesus Christ "face to face". He was loved by so many. He loved life, his family, and after receiving a medical retirement from American National, he enjoyed and loved his time with the "Shipley Donut Boys". They met early in the morning to discuss our world's situations. We who knew him, shared memories, and realize how much our lives were enriched by his presence. We will miss him because we loved him and he loved and cared for us. He left behind his...

Stephanie Weeks Booth, 50, of Webster, formerly of Galveston, died March 19, 2021. Stephanie is survived by her husband Mark Booth; children Alicia Booth, Mark Booth II, and Austin. Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, March 26, 2021, at Carnes Funeral Home in Texas City. The family will receive visitors 5PM-7PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be held 12:30PM Monday, March 29, 2021 at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Visit carnesfuneralhome.com for additional obituary information.

Sara Escamilla, 86, died March 11, 2021. She was born May 1, 1934 in Harlingen, TX. She loved children and worked as a teacher Aide most of her life. She was a member of the Carmelites of Sacred Heart Church in Galveston for 38 years where she sang in the church choir and taught Sunday School for the children. Preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and a niece, Sara is survived by her sister Irma Turrubiate; brother Ruben Escamilla; numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. The funeral will be 10AM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Galveston. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 1:30PM. The family will receive visitors at Carnes...