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Masako Gunji was born to Seizo and Shun Gunji in Fukugawa, Hokkaido Japan; she died in McAllen, Texas. She grew up in Hokkaido and in Tokyo Japan. She lived through WW2 in Tokyo as a child and had interesting stories of life in the war years. She met and married James Lowell Gully in Tokyo, who was sent to Korea during the Korean War and to Tokyo afterwards. They were married for 60 years, from April 20, 1953 until his death on September 30, 2013. He brought her to the US in summer, 1954, with their new little baby boy. She attained her US citizenship in 1960. They settled in McAllen Texas in 1960 where they raised their 5 children. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings;...

Masako Gunji was born to Seizo and Shun Gunji in Fukugawa, Hokkaido Japan; she died in McAllen, Texas. She grew up in Hokkaido and in Tokyo Japan. She lived through WW2 in Tokyo as a child and had interesting stories of life in the war years. She met and married James Lowell Gully in Tokyo, who was sent to Korea during the Korean War and to Tokyo afterwards. They were married for 60 years, from April 20, 1953 until his death on September 30, 2013. He brought her to the US in summer, 1954, with their new little baby boy. She attained her US citizenship in 1960. They settled in McAllen Texas in 1960 where they raised their 5 children. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings;...

Masako Gunji was born to Seizo and Shun Gunji in Fukugawa, Hokkaido Japan; she died in McAllen, Texas. She grew up in Hokkaido and in Tokyo Japan. She lived through WW2 in Tokyo as a child and had interesting stories of life in the war years. She met and married James Lowell Gully in Tokyo, who was sent to Korea during the Korean War and to Tokyo afterwards. They were married for 60 years, from April 20, 1953 until his death on September 30, 2013. He brought her to the US in summer, 1954, with their new little baby boy. She attained her US citizenship in 1960. They settled in McAllen Texas in 1960 where they raised their 5 children. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings;...

Rip Davenport was born on September 11, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. He passed away on March 31, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas. Rip was the youngest of three siblings, he is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Rosa Mae Davenport. Rip grew up in Highland Park, Texas, and attended Highland Park High School. While in high school, Rip played football as the team's punter. He graduated from Texas Wesleyans University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. Upon graduation, Rip spent his life following his father's career as an insurance salesman. He then married Laurie Sue Gumm on March 25, 1972. He owned and operated Rip Davenport & Associates in McAllen, Texas for 24 years until his...

Jeanette E. Marshall, 92, died at The Bridges of Edinburg, TX. on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. Jeanette was born on June 20th, 1931, in Taylor, TX. and moved to McCook, TX. at 7 years old. She was a graduate of Edinburg High School and participated as a band baton twirler. She got married to Edward "Jack" Marshall upon graduation. She was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in McAllen, TX. Jeanette was always active in the church and loved God and her family. She was employed by Crockett Elementary School as a teacher's aide for special education for 33 years. Jeanette's favorite thing was hanging out with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She enjoyed working...

On August 11, 1936 Paul S. "Woody" White was born in San Antonio, TX to parents Glenn Gates White, and Neva Doss White of Donna, TX. Long time resident of McAllen, Woody White passed away March 17, 2024. Woody attended school in Donna, TX then finished school in McAllen, TX. He attended college in Houston, Texas and then graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a BA in education. During his teaching career, Woody taught children in private schools (Our Lady of Sorrows) and at Mercedes ISD. He went to work for Region One in Edinburg, Texas for many years. While working for Region One, Woody earned a Master degree from The University Of Texas, RGV Edinburg, TX. ...

Sandra Ann Decker Frost passed away Saturday, March 16th. She is survived by her son James Frost (wife Carrie), her daughter Cynthia Frost, and her grandchildren Benjamin Freezy, Nathan, and Jessica Frost. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael Freezy Frost, and her son David Decker Freezy Frost. Sandra was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jessica and Harold Decker, but her youth was spent growing up in Corpus Christi and then Houston. While attending SMU (where she graduated in 1953), she went on a blind date to the SMU vs Rice football game with a young man from the opposing team. That date led to her marrying Mike in 1952. After a short time living in Midland, they moved to Corpus...

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." John 3:16 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Frank Franz, Jr., 88, who left us peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on March 16, 2024. Frank was born in 1935 in Hidalgo, Texas. He was the oldest of 9 children born to Francisco and Concepcion Franz. He attended schools in Hidalgo and McAllen, Texas. He was a graduate of McAllen High School Class of 1954 and attended Pan American Junior College. Tough times led him to Michigan for employment where he worked at the Michigan Steel...

Brigida A. Jasso, 91, died at her home in McAllen, TX on March 14, 2024. She was born on October 8, 1932 to Francisco and Francisca E. Anzaldua in Mission, TX. She is survived by a son, Reynaldo Jasso, Jr., and daughter in law: Esmeralda C. Jasso; granddaughters: Alexandra and Steffany; a sister: Dora Soto, a brother: Juan Anzaldua, sister-in-law, brothers in law and several nieces and nephews. Brigida was preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo Jasso, Sr., and a daughter, Iris Jasso. In her life, Brigida was devoted to her work, family, and church. She cherished the moments spent with family, especially her granddaughters. She faithfully attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic...

Yolanda Lu Ramirez Westerman, 66, died March 13, 2024, at McAllen Heart Hospital after several lengthy illnesses weakened her. Yoli was born in Othello, WA and moved to Edinburg at the age of six where she learned to speak Spanish very well. She had many of life's experiences early with her family. She loved to travel, cook, read, see movies, music and her Houston Astros. Her husband, Robert Westerman, considered her to be very smart, empathetic, sympathetic, quietly religious and a Latina family treasure full of memories. Yoli had a well-rounded personality. When friends would seek advice or just talk to her, she would always ask about them and their family members before talking about...

Emeel Hodge, 89, passed away in McAllen, to be with our Lord on Saturday March 9, 2024. Born in Zahle, Lebanon on Jan. 2, 1935 to Michel and Marie Hodge. He was a strong and loving father. Emeel was multi- talented and an expert carpenter and home builder. He is survived by his spouse Anita Trejo, his sons Michael James Hodge (wife Mary Hodge), John Phillip Hodge (wife Marie Simonsson), Christopher Dale Hodge, Daniel Joseph Hodge (wife Irma Hodge), James Emeel Hodge (wife Rachel Hodge), and Anthony Arthur Hodge (wife Brenda Hodge); his grandchildren Ashlee Hodge, Andrea Hodge Gonzales, Sarah Hodge Abernethy, Samantha Hodge, Joseph Hodge, Sabrina Hodge, Steven Hodge, and Freja Simonsson...