Ruben Alvarez Garcia age 75 of Galveston died Sunday February 28, 2021 at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston surrounded by family. A private service is planned by the family. Ruben was born January 26, 1946 in Raymondville, Texas to Arnulfo and Isidra Alvarez Garcia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a Truck Driver by trade. He was a loving uncle that always had a good joke and a big laugh. We will miss him dearly. Preceded in death by his parents, sons Raul and Ruben Garcia, Jr. and a daughter Cindy Garcia; brother Jose Garcia and sister Esther Sandoval; survivors include brothers Raul Garcia and Jesus Garcia; sisters Maria Villafranca, Alicia Garcia and Gloria Garcia ; numerous...

On 02/26/2021, Troy W. Craft passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 27, 1937 to JG Craft and Carrie Craft in Bascum, TX. As one of many siblings, he was blessed with a lifetime filled with family and laughter. At a young age, Troy and multiple siblings were sent to Boles Home Orphanage where he spent his early years. As a young man, Troy enlisted in the Army during which time he was stationed in Germany. After completion of his service, he moved to Galveston, TX. While living there, he met the love of his life to whom he was married to for 59 years. The couple went on to have a beloved family that included a son and daughter, three granddaughters, one grandson, and...

Natalia Castillo Ward age 79 of Katy died Thursday February 18, 2021 at The Veranda House in Sealy. Funeral services are 6:30pm Tuesday February 23, 2021 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 5:00pm. Natalia was born December 1, 1941 in Galveston to Marciano and Felipa Sifuentes Castillo. She worked many years in Patient finance at St. Luke's Hospital System. She loved cats. She loved her many friends and family. She enjoyed camping and traveling to her children's homes where she would spend quality time with them in S. Houston, Florida, Galveston, Pearland and Katy. She loved to travel and even went as far as Japan. Natalia made a strong impression on her family and...

GALVESTON- Carey Glenn Smith was born on September 24, 1950 in Monahans, Texas to Jason and Mary Lou Smith. He passed away on February 15, 2021 at home with his family. Carey and his wife, Lou Ann, moved to Galveston in 2003. They enjoyed the "island lifestyle." His passion was sailing. He enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. He was retired from Exxon/Mobil and after retirement he also worked in automobile financing and for the Department of Health and Human Services. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jason and Mary Lou Smith. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lou Ann Smith; brothers Marty (Linda) Smith and Jason...

Anthony Ray Godwin age 67 of Galveston died Wednesday February 10, 2021 at PAM Hospital N. in Webster. Anthony was born December 23, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to John and Geneva Godwin. He was employed as a Corrections Officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings John Godwin, Geneva Godwin and Debra Godwin. Survivors include his wife of 16 years Tessie Tan; sister Belinda Stone and husband Paul; aunts Virginia and Myde; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends. Per his wishes he will be cremated with no services. Remember him in your thoughts and prayers. Free of suffering and pain, no more worries....

Aurora C. Sanchez age 86 of Galveston died Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Aurora was born June 4, 1934 in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico to Roque Castillo and Estefana Gomez Castillo. At age 18 Aurora immigrated to the U.S. and located in Galveston where she remained her entire life. She met her husband Juan Sanchez, Sr. in Galveston where they were married and had 5 children. She was a faithful employee of UTMB for many years. Aurora was a loving and caring mother who loved all of her children dearly and provided a wonderful family for them. She enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling to the Casinos. She loved her cat Flaco and was a good Christian woman who loved...

GALVESTON - Tomasa Enriquez Jenkins beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother and friend, passed away at her home on February 9, 2021 at the age of 97 after having suffered a stroke last May. She fought a good fight, but she was unable to recover. She was kind and loving, soft spoken yet filled with strength, courage and determination. She never once complained during her illness. Tommie, as she was known, was born in Flatonia, Texas on December 29, 1923. She attended school through the 11th grade, and later received her GED. She went on to receive her Associate's Degree in Child Development from College of the Mainland. She was employed by the Galveston...

Roy Garza Cruz age 67 of Galveston passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence in Galveston. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held 9:45 am Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Houston National Cemetery under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. Roy was born on June 11, 1953 in Galveston, Texas to Alfredo Vargas Cruz, Sr. and Anita Garza Cruz. He was a tile setter by trade, a skill he learned from his father. His work was always top notch and of the highest quality. He was a very artistic man that created beautiful modern mosaic art work. He also enjoyed writing poetry for his friends and family to enjoy....

Samitha Hess Edwards, age 51, passed away at home in her husband's arms and with her parents by her side on February 4th 2021, following a courageous two year battle with metastatic melanoma and complications due to treatment. Samitha was a life-long artist, compassionate friend to all living things, wonderful daughter, step-mother, wife, cousin, niece and Godmother. She resided in Galveston with her husband of almost 7 years, Scott Edwards, where they owned From the HeART Gallery and Affaire d'Art Gallery. Samitha was born in Bloomington, Illinois on September 10, 1969 to Fred and Catherine Hess. She has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family spread throughout Texas and...

John Paul Rodriguez, of Galveston, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born on November 2, 1955 in Houston, Texas to Jose Angel and Concepcion Rodriguez. John was a Registered Nurse, a lover of the arts and a committed member of the Galveston community. John practiced his nursing skills at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston until it's closing and then at UTMB where he specialized in the care of patients in the Infectious Disease Clinic. He was a lifelong learner, believing that education was everyone's best chance of improving their minds and social situations. John volunteered his time, nursing skills and counseling at Access Care of Coastal...

Jeffery Alan Douglas, Jr. age 40 of LaMarque passed away January 14, 2021 in Texas City. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00pm Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00am Saturday. For more info go to www.CarnesBrothers.com

Charles "Big Charles" Fuentes, Jr. age 52 of Galveston died Thursday January 14, 2021 at his residence in Galveston. Funeral services are 6:30pm Sunday January 17, 2021 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors beginning at 5:00pm on Sunday. Born August 28, 1968 in Galveston to Charles Sr. and Mary Lou Martinez Fuentes, "Big Charles" was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral. Before being disabled he worked as a carpenter in the family business with his father at C & G Construction. After several years he found he had skill in Automotive Paint and Body, where he continued his career. In his spare time he enjoyed Barbecuing, playing Bat Gamin, watching Old Western...

Aurora E. Torres age 68 of Galveston died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Due to concerns of the COVID Pandemic, the family will hold private funeral services on Saturday January 16, 2021 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Deacon John Carrillo officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. A public celebration of life will be scheduled once the pandemic subsides. We hope all of Aurora's extended family and numerous friends and co-workers will understand these arrangements. Born August 19, 1952 in Galveston, Texas to Juan Torres and Consuelo Torres, Aurora was employed with American National Insurance Company in the Life Claims Division with...

Virtual Memorial Service for Jose Ignacio Tamayo Time: Jan 16, 2021 11:00 AM Central Time Join Zoom Memorial service https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2740631982?pwd=dkY0MHZRamlMSU0vN0JxT25zYzFXZz09 Meeting ID: 274 063 1982 Passcode: 011621 We celebrate the life of Jose Ignacio Tamayo, the loving husband to Esther Helen Tamayo, devoted father to Amanda Sue Tamayo, and grandfather to Tobias Jose Tamayo, who passed away on December 29th 2020. A virtual Memorial Service will be held 11:00am Saturday January 16, 2021 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Born on November 18th 1962 Jose Tamayo was the son of Joe Ignacio Tamayo and the late Beatrice Cruz Tamayo, brother of Phillip Tamayo,...

Carlos Arnoldo Ramirez Ferrufino age 55 of Texas City died Monday December 21, 2020 at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 10:00am Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm where a Prayer Vigil will be held at 6:30pm. Born February 23, 1965 in San Miguel, El Salvador to Napoleon Lopez Umana and Ana Alicia Ferrufino, Carlos was a true family man. His attention and devotion was given generously to his family. He was the kind of man that would drop what he was doing to help a friend in need. He was a patient and understanding man...

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Elizabeth Anne Connaughton Hearn age 89 of Galveston, Texas, has entered the embracing arms of her Lord on December 17, 2020, after a lengthy hospitalization. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana, next to her husband Bishop James Woodrow Hearn at 1:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021. www.carnesbrothers.com

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Elizabeth Anne Connaughton Hearn age 89 of Galveston, Texas, has entered the embracing arms of her Lord on December 17, 2020, after a lengthy hospitalization. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana, next to her husband Bishop James Woodrow Hearn at 1:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021. www.carnesbrothers.com

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Elizabeth Anne Connaughton Hearn age 89 of Galveston, Texas, has entered the embracing arms of her Lord on December 17, 2020, after a lengthy hospitalization. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana, next to her husband Bishop James Woodrow Hearn at 1:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021. www.carnesbrothers.com

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Elizabeth Anne Connaughton Hearn age 89 of Galveston, Texas, has entered the embracing arms of her Lord on December 17, 2020, after a lengthy hospitalization. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana, next to her husband Bishop James Woodrow Hearn at 1:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021. www.carnesbrothers.com

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Elizabeth Anne Connaughton Hearn of Galveston, Texas, has entered the embracing arms of her Lord on December 17, 2020, after a lengthy hospitalization. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana, next to her husband Bishop James Woodrow Hearn at 1:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021. Elizabeth Anne Connaughton was born in Dallas, Texas on August 25, 1931, the daughter of Clyde Augustine Connaughton and Kathryn Weatherford Connaughton. Anne and J. Woodrow (Woody) Hearn were married on August 24, 1952 and recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. They had five children: Mark, Paul, Diana, Bruce, and Christopher....