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...

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...

Samuel G. "Buddy" Epperson passed away peacefully in his sleep, warm in his bed in the home that he loved on March 9, 2021. Buddy was proud to be "BOI" born in Galveston on January 20, 1955 to Rose Krivokopich Wilcox and was raised by both his mother and grandmother Yesna Krivokopich. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his brother Tommy Epperson, his first wife and son's mother, Dottie Epperson. He is survived by his wife Antonia "Toni" Alvarado-Epperson, his son Gilbert Epperson and wife Becky, a nephew he raised like a son, Daniel "Trey" Gonzalez and wife Vanessa, sisters, Millicent Martinez and husband Francisco, and Loretta Sheridan. He also leaves behind his...

Samuel G. "Buddy" Epperson passed away peacefully in his sleep, warm in his bed in the home that he loved on March 9, 2021. Buddy was proud to be "BOI" born in Galveston on January 20, 1955 to Rose Krivokopich Wilcox and was raised by both his mother and grandmother Yesna Krivokopich. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his brother Tommy Epperson, his first wife and son's mother, Dottie Epperson. He is survived by his wife Antonia "Toni" Alvarado-Epperson, his son Gilbert Epperson and wife Becky, a nephew he raised like a son, Daniel "Trey" Gonzalez and wife Vanessa, sisters, Millicent Martinez and husband Francisco, and Loretta Sheridan. He also leaves behind his...

Warren was called to his Heavenly home Sunday March 7, 2021 after lengthy illnesses surrounded by some of his family. Warren was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana to William and Elsie Alexander. He attended school in Jeanerette and after completing school he joined the United States Navy. When his service in the Navy was complete, he was employed as a Merchant Marine, a Long Shoreman, and a Seaman until he retired. Warren was a faithful Deacon and member at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, singing, dancing, and spending lots of time with his grandchildren. Guests are invited to share in Warren's Visitation and Memorial Service on Saturday, March 20, 2021...

Calvin Willard Crowe, 76, of La Marque, Texas, died Friday, March 5, 2021. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife, Aimee. He is survived by his daughter Jaimee Creighton and her husband Ricky of Texas City. Calvin was born in Houston, raised in Freeport, and worked most of his life in Galveston. Calvin was a carpenter by trade but could fix just about anything. Calvin worked for many years for Bower's Construction, Rismiller Construction, First Baptist Church, and retired from UTMB, all in Galveston. Because Calvin was such a good handyman, he received calls constantly - and he almost never turned down the request, many times undercharging the caller, because that was who he was....

William Bradley Bessire passed away on March 1st, 2021. Brad was born January 28, 1953 and was a resident of Texas City, TX. Services will be at Carnes Funeral Home- Texas City on Friday March 12th; Visitation will begin at 2pm with a 3pm Memorial Service. Please visit carnesfuneralhome.com to read full obit, light a candle or leave a tribute in William's honor.

Antonio F. Leyva, Sr., 69, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family in his home in League City, TX early morning Friday, February 26th, 2021 from complications due to Pancreatic Cancer. He is survived by wife, Isabel Leyva, children, Antonio Leyva Jr., Marisol Leyva, Adrian Lee Leyva; grandchildren, Jayla Gabriella, Andrea Catalina, and Eric Lee Diaz; sister, Lidia Dominguez of McCamey, TX, and brother, Juan Leyva of La Marque, TX. Antonio, or Tony to his family and friends, was born April 19th, 1951 in Del Rio, Texas to Anastacio Leyva and Herminia Figueroa Leyva as the middle child. He had a knack for sports, affectionately called "El alb?ndiga" (translated to...

Beverly Miller Hope, 64, passed away February 23, 2021, while on vacation in Breckenridge, CO, with her daughter by her side. The family will greet guests for a 1p.m. Visitation followed by 2p.m. Funeral Services on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carnes Funeral Home-Texas City with Rev. Michael Wedgeworth and Paul Bundick officiating. Burial to follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Beverly was born February 25, 1956 in Sinton, TX to Fred and Bessie Irene (Proctor) Miller. She graduated from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas. She was a dedicated office manager of Dr. Winkelman and Dr. Love's ENT office for several years. She enjoyed shopping and decorating. She was...