Obit Family Account - Galveston Call Center

Kirsten 'Kris' June Wirth, 61, of Galveston County, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2023. Kirsten was born September 13th, 1961 in Kingston, NY. She spent most of her childhood growing up in and around West Hurley. Kris was a graduate of Onteora HS 1979, was a part of the Onteroa HS flagline, and performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. If there was a stage, Kirsten would be on it. She was quite the performer and could put on a show. She loved to sing, dance and play the piano. A woman of many talents, whose smile was super contagious. Kirsten was also a lead vocalist that performed on the Pacific Cruise Line and brought joy to many passengers. She...

Roger was born the 2nd of October, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children, to Dr. David and Reta Soloway. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1953 where he ran on the cross country team and played in the band; from Cornell University undergraduate college in 1957 where he played in the marching band, belonged to Acacia Fraternity, and participated in ROTC; and from Cornell University Medical College in 1961. That summer Roger married the love of his life, Marilyn Lee Fields. After completing internship and the first year residency at the Columbia division of Bellevue Hospital, Roger and Marilyn welcomed their first son, Andrew. Soon after his...

Donna Gayle Holcomb left this world all too soon on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the age of 58. First and foremost, Donna loved Jesus Christ. Those loved ones left behind are left with a hole in their hearts that cannot be filled, but know that she is now at peace with Jesus. Donna was born Donna Gayle Young on July 10, 1964, in Texas City, TX., the 2nd of 3 children born to Donald and Doris Young of Kemah, TX. She was her mother's "sweet baby". Donna was wife to Curtis Holcomb for 36 years and loving mother to her son Matthew Holcomb, who was born on April 8, 2004. Donna was sister to Tim and Mark Young. She dearly loved and lived her life for her family. Her husband and son were the...

Eleanor Edna Stampfli went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the age of 100 years old. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Eleanor, or Ms. Ellie to many, was born in Livingston, Texas on June 4, 1922 to Edna and Roland Jones. She spent her early life being raised with her siblings, Margaret, Naomi and Roland, before enlisting in the Army Air Corp as a nurse. Eleanor served as an Army Nurse during World War II at both David Moffett Air Base and Dibble Memorial Hospital. Eleanor met her husband, L.T. Stampfli, while he was recovering at Dibble from being wounded in World War II on D-Day. Eleanor married...

Our mother Charlene Elizabeth Verver sadly passed away on January 17, 2023 after a long and full life. She was very loved and will be missed terribly. Preceded in death by her parents Andy Verver, Marlene Verver French, stepfather Bill W. French, and brother David Verver. She is survived by sons John T. Gerami & wife Michelle of La Marque, TX, Kenneth Gerami & wife Jessica of League City, TX, Willi Gerami of Friendswood, TX & daughter Marlene Gerami Ambriz & husband Adrian of Dickinson, TX. Grandchildren Morgan, Cody, Adriana, Jazmine, Adrian Jr., Caden, Tommy, Abbi, Ben, Gianni, Anabella, Genari, and Journey. -Great grandchildren Nyla, Evayah, Charles III, &...

Charles Robert (Chuck) Hughes, 85, was born on July 7, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Isabel Donaldson Hughes and Harry Homer Hughes. He passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on January 15, 2023. After serving in the U.S. Army, he made his home in Houston, Texas. In 1972, Chuck moved his family to the Highlands of Scotland, and later to England, for a total of 24 years where he enjoyed life as a highly respected and successful businessman and held the position of President of Lincoln Electric (UK) Ltd. In 1996 he left a host of wonderful friends and business associates and returned to Texas to retire in League City. As an avid fisherman he continued his love of fly fishing...

1927-2023 Rose Mae Batiste Stovall , 95, of St. Martinville, LA. (sister of Alma Martin of Port Arthur, TX and preceded in death by siblings Harrison J. Batiste, Sr., Priscilla Robertson and Goldie Thomas) passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2023 from 7:00am-10:55am. Funeral Service: 11am. Both services are being held at Notre Dame Catholic Church 201 Gary Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582. Interment: Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Lee Roy Fry, 88, of Texas City, TX, passed from this life on January 12, 2023. Lee Roy was born on August 8, 1934 to Leo Joseph and Jessie Hendricks Fry and was raised in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. He moved to Texas in the 1960s and retired from Amoco Oil where he was an operator for more than 30 years. He and his wife, Geneva Evans Fry (Genny), raised their family in Texas City, Texas. He touched the lives of many youth through his involvement in scouting and the youth baseball program there. He was an avid marksman and made many friends at the shooting range over the years.
Lee Roy loved baseball, especially the Astros, hunting, fishing, and getting together with family and friends. 

Lee Roy...

Seymour "Sy" Fisher, 97 years old, and most recently from League City, Texas, died on January 11, 2023 after a long and rewarding life. He was born on Nov 4th, 1925 to George and Fannie Fisher in New York City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen, and sisters Shirley and Sylvia. He is survived by his sons, Mark (Rachael) and Andrew (Sherry) Fisher, his grandchildren Jenna (Mike) Ammenwerth, Adam and Noah Fisher and his great grandchildren Josephine and Gabriel Ammenwerth. Sy graduated from Townsend Harris High School in New York City in 1942 then attended New York University with a break for military service during WWII where he served as an x-ray technician from 1944-45. He...

JoAnn McClain, 80, of Pasadena, formerly of Rockdale and Texas City, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1942 in Houston to Ruth (Holliman) and Milborne Stevenson. At a young age her mother remarried, and Clarence Robison became her father figure. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1960. She worked in Texas City at the carbide & GFC plant and later at College of the Mainland as a receptionist. Subsequently she worked in the printing department at San Jacinto College. She valued the close friends she met at work. JoAnn was full of life and loved to go on cruises, travel to Las Vegas, drink frozen strawberry margaritas with salt, and...

Robert Anthony Barboza, 25, of Hitchcock, Texas passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2023, in Texas City, Texas. Robert was born in Galveston, Texas, on May 4, 1997, the second son of Michael Barboza Sr. and Gina Gutierrez. Growing up, Robert attended Hitchcock and Dickinson schools. After high school, Robert worked in construction as a playhouse home builder and later, a forklift operator at Southern Compress, in Galveston, Texas. Robert loved the water, spending time fishing along the coast as well as spending time with his family and friends. Robert was a sweet, shy, soul that you would find smiling with kind eyes and big grin. He was loyal, forgiving and loved his family deeply. We will...

Ivy Lee Jones Mather died peacefully at her residence, the Orchard in League City, TX on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was 100 yrs, 6 months of age. She was preceded in death by her husband, TC (Pat) Mather, Jr. She is survived by 2 daughters, Linda Mather Lavretta of Kerrville TX, Diana Mather of League City TX, grandson John Lavretta and his wife Emily of Alpharetta GA, and 2 great grandsons Austin and Grant Lavretta also of Alpharetta, GA. In addition, she has a nephew, WB (Teddy) Ansell and his wife, Maria of the Phillippines. Ivy was born June 28, 1922, in St Mary's Infirmary on Galveston Island,TX. She was second generation BOI and resided on the Island most of her life. She...

Elizabeth (Liz) Carolyn Everett Warren, 94, of Houston, TX, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1928 on the "island" and graduated from Ball High School. Married for 66 years, she was pre-deceased by the love of her life, Andy Warren. Liz is survived by 5 children, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and nephew Jimmy (& Vesta) Clifford of Santa Fe, TX. Her life will be celebrated Tues., January 10, 2023 at 11 AM in the Chapel at Champion Forest Baptist Church-Jersey Village.

Our dear mother, wife, friend... Sharon Ann Jacobs-Salinas, passed away on January 4, 2023. She has always been a wonderful, supportive mother who has eternally been there when we need her. She also had good friends and was well-loved by them all. She is survived by her two children: Bo Maner and Brent Maner, and their families, as well as her loving husband, Michael Salinas, who stood by her side. Sharon was a doting parent and grandparent and a faithful wife. She has always loved horses and cats, and was an animal rescuer, an environmental enthusiast, and had a true admiration for gardens, flowers, and was fascinated by moon and sky photography. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor....

Mary Ann Meier de la Houssaye, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in League City, Texas. Mary Ann was born on February 5, 1937 in Eunice, Louisiana to Mary Louise (Long) and Carl Meier. She was raised in Basile, Louisiana. Mary Ann was married to August "Gus" de la Houssaye for 36 years. Together they raised their four children in Dickinson, Texas. Over the years, 14 grandchildren were added to the family. She graduated high school from Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana and received her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Pathology from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI), now University of Louisiana at Lafayette. While at SLI she was an active...

Margaret Ellen James, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 30th of December 2022. Margaret was born on September 22, 1938, to John and Nancy Cannon in Edna, Texas. Shortly after her birth her father moved the family to Hitchcock, Texas. While in Hitchcock she met the love of her life, Melvin W. James Sr. They got married in 1960 and spent most of their life in the Galveston County area. During their retirement years they settled in Hemphill, Texas to live on Lake Toledo Bend. She was a faithful member of the Community Fellowship Church in Hemphill, Texas. Margaret loved to cook and she used this blessing in serving others in so many ways. She loved to sew and was an amazing...

A Celebration of Shirley Cato's Life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Alta Loma, 5400 Main/646 S, Santa Fe, TX 77510. Visitation is from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by service at 2:00 p.m. Please wear a mask. Donations may be made in Shirley's name to First Baptist Church Alta Loma (Lighting Fund) or to Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child) P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. To view Shirley's full obituary and leave a message for the family please visit www.carnesfuneralhome.com

Gerald (Jerry) Petrash, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022. He was born June 22, 1948 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey to Edward and Mary Petrash. Jerry attended Milby High School, served in the United States Coast Guard and went on to Alderson Broaddus University. Jerry was very driven and passionate in anything he did. While Jerry was passionate about many things, his passions were only surpassed by his generosity. During high school, he worked as an apprentice as an insulation contractor and became quite successful in earning all while in school, yet gave his earnings as gifts for his family. Jerry was also an Eagle Scout. He had a passion for fishing, camping, air shows and...

James R. Allen, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Fayetteville at the Arkansas State Veterans Home. He was born July 28, 1947 in Albany, New York to Harold Edwin and Laura May Cole Allen. Jim was a graduate of Saugerties, New York high school, served in the U.S. Army for twelve years, was a member of the DAV, VFW, Hanau Flying Club, Galveston Flight Museum, 516th Combat Engineer Company, and Panel Bridge in Hanau, Germany. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Ranallo Allen; bonus son, Jason Varos; special friend, Violet, who raised him; his parents; three sisters; and two brothers. Jim is survived by one daughter, Dyanna Dunn of Dickinson,...

Francis Leonard Hughes Jr., 87 of Anahuac, TX died peacefully at his residence on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Len was born on March 22, 1935 in Miami, Florida. Graveside service will be at Anahuac Cemetery on Jan. 21, 2023 at 1PM.

Larry Cavazos was born on September 9, 1959 in Galveston and passed away on December 22, 2022 at the age of 63 after a sudden illness. He was surrounded by family members. He is preceded in death by his wife Jackie Simons Cavazos and parents Domingo Cavazos and Mary Quiroga Cavazos, cousin Joe (Sonny) Casals. Uncles Julian and Celso Quiroga. Larry is survived by his Uncle Henry Quiroga, Aunts Alice Casals, Amelia Quiroga, Antonia Quiroga, Margaret Aarstad, Cousins Tom Aarstad, Henry Quiroga Jr, Celso Quiroga Jr. Janie Quiroga, Lee Anna Quiroga Requena and devoted cousin Vicky Jo Casals. Larry graduated from Ball High in 1978, and then went on to college to become a Medical Radiologic...