CARNES BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME

Samuel Felix Mixon entered this world on November 28, 2007 in Houston, Texas, but got to "The Island" as soon as possible. Sam, as he was always endearingly called, was born the boisterous third child to his loving parents Kathryn and Scott Mixon. Galveston was his home until he passed into the arms of God on September 16, 2022 after succumbing to critical injuries he sustained in a car accident at the hands of a drunken driver on September 2nd along with his dear friend Mason Nelson. Sam possessed a larger-than-life personality and a physical build to match. Sam's magnetic smile and genuine warmth lit up every room he entered. Sam graduated in May from Eighth Grade at Trinity Episcopal...

Bathed in the light of sunset pouring through his window, Merlin Lee "Merle" Lidstone threw one last strand of Mardi Gras beads, took one final breath of salty island air and soared away to reunite with family and friends who have been waiting for him for a very long time. Merle was born on a sweltering Sunday, July 18, 1926, in Galveston to parents William "Willie" and Cecelia Stanton Lidstone. The Lidstones immigrated to the U.S. from Devonshire, England in 1849, and Merle's branch of the family remains here still. Third in a family of six children, Merle was born three years before The Great Depression. Despite enormous financial challenges, Willie and Cecelia raised a tribe of...

Kevin Bruce Devoll passed suddenly Saturday, September 10, 2022. Kevin was born July 29, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest son of Jack and Shirley Devoll. Kevin spent much of his youth in Tripoli, Libya and The Netherlands. He was accomplished in sports, helping his high school win basketball championships in Holland. Kevin operated a successful commercial roofing company in Houston, Texas, until his retirement in Galveston. Kevin is preceded in death by his son, Kye Devoll; mother, Shirley Devoll; father, Jack Devoll; and sister, Kellyn Devoll. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Thomas-Devoll; his daughter, Tascha Devoll; brother Kent Devoll; grandson, Kye Devoll, Jr.; and,...

Albert Acosta age 62 of Galveston died Friday September 9, 2022 at UTMB Victory Lakes in League City. Memorial services are 6:00pm Saturday September 24, 2022 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home 1201 Tremont Galveston, Texas 77550. Albert is preceded in death by belated Father, Benjamin Acosta and survived by Mother, Rita Acosta And Sisters- Linda Acosta, Maricela Medina, Maria Olvera, Daughter- Geneva Acosta, Son- Albert Acosta, Grand Children- Aidan Acosta, Daniel Chavez, Adessa Acosta, Andres Acosta, Arian Acosta and Caleb Ortega, numerous nieces and nephews and girlfriend Tilda Bustamante

Gail Perkins Richardson, cherished mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on August 30, 2022. She spent her last hours with her beloved children and grandchildren holding her hand, loving her and sitting with her. The world is a better place because Gail occupied it. We will miss our best friend and biggest champion but know our father is thrilled to see her. Gail was born in 1941 in Tyler, Texas to Bascom Perkins, an attorney and Mildred (Lamb) Perkins, a long-time first grade teacher. She was the youngest of two daughters. She grew up in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She then attended East Texas State...

Eric Francis Willmore Sr., age 76, residing in Galveston, TX passed away Friday August 26, 2022 at his family home. Eric was born July 6, 1946 in Boca Raton, FL, to Wanda Maria Oliver-Gonzalez and Charles Edward Willmore. He grew up in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He served 22 years in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He also served 23 years in the Army Corp of Engineers. He married the love of his life Alcira (Elsie) Reyes in 1969, and had 4 beautiful children. He is survived by his wife Alcira (Elsie), children: Maria Wilde, Eric Willmore Jr, and Marilyn Willmore, as well as 5 grandchildren: Allison Wilde, Jezzlyn Garcia, Jalian Wilde, Orin Willmore and Militza Willmore; siblings:...

Pedro "Pete" T. Barrientes, 88, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his residence in Galveston. He was born July 27, 1934, in Brownsville, TX to Pedro Barrientes Sr. and Dolores Trevino Barrientes. He was a very talented accordionist. Pete's artistic start dates back to the age of seven. He would earn his money by shining shoes and selling newspapers while listening to music of Hispanic legend Narciso Martinez (known as the "Father of Conjunto Music"), and his uncle Juan Barrientes, who played the accordion at family parties. Inspired by the fine sounds of the accordion, Pete was motivated to work hard to purchase his first accordion, which was made of two lines! After his purchase...

Margaret Alice Winters, a 66-year resident of Galveston, passed peacefully last Friday, August 19th, at Cascades Health Center. Margaret was born September 28, 1929 to Charles and Florence Benefiel in Alva, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters. In the early 50's she met her life-long mate, Loren Winters, while attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The couple were soon married and moved to Galveston in 1956 where Margaret was hired as a music teacher at Travis Elementary and Loren worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. Together, they spent 51 happy years in Galveston until Loren's passing in 2007. Rarely were Margaret or Loren thought-of individually, but...

On Monday, August 15, 2022, Joseph (Joe) O'Brien Conti passed away at home, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born to Joseph Powell Conti and Mary Loo O'Brien Conti on May 4, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He attended school in Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City and Dallas. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964 before attending the University of Texas in Austin and Arlington. Joe completed his bachelor and master's degree at the University of Houston. He then joined Galveston Community College as a Psychology and Statistics professor for more than 30 years. Joe taught psychology for the nursing program in such an effective and interesting way that...

Patrick James Geary, age 88, of Galveston, Texas passed away peacefully at home in Galveston on August 9, 2022. A Memorial service will be held at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM. A future service will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery where Patrick will be laid to rest. Born October 23, 1933, in National City, CA to Ira Manis Geary and Helen (Bray) Geary. Patrick married Karen Lindquist on April 2, 1971, in Yosemite, CA. Patrick was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War on Guam, where he worked as a fire fighter and aboard the USS Oriskany as a Printer and in the Damage Control Engine Room. ...

Daniel Joshua (D.J.) Crainer passed away at his home Saturday July 30, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday August 5, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Graveside service with Military Honors will be held 10am Saturday August 6 at the Manvel Cemetery. DJ was born November 19, 1924 in Manvel, Texas to Dan and Ollie Booth Crainer. He graduated from Alvin High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. After his discharge, he moved to Galveston and began a career as a longshoreman through ILA Local 307 where he worked until retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a devoted family man. As a union representative he traveled...

Marcos Hern?ndez was born 23 July 1998 in La Ceiba, Honduras. He was orphaned at an early age and was a self-described "street kid." He made his way the United States and came to live with us as a foster son in 2016. In the ensuing years he came to consider us his parents and we regarded him as our son. He thought of our foster daughter Daniela and our foster son Antonny as his sister and brother. He attended Ball High School and graduated from Hope Academy in the top 10% of his class. He formed a relationship with Jennifer Reyna in 2019. They had a daughter, Celine, in October that year. In March 2021 they had Luna. Marcos worked in construction most of the time since high school. He...

Josephine Incaprera Pamplin 83 passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. She was born in Galveston on August 11,1938 to Vincent and Josephine Incaprera. She was a devoted daughter, wife and friend. She married the love of her life, Neville Pamplin and lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for 13 years. After his passing, she moved back to Galveston and worked for Aladdin Travel. She was a 1956 graduate of Ball High School. Right out of High School she worked at Stewart Title Guaranty Company and had many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her uncle Dominic Noto, nieces, nephews, cousins, and godsons as...

GALVESTON Marina Rosalda Decker age 90 of Galveston died Sunday July 10, 2022 at her residence in Galveston. Memorial services are 2:00pm Saturday July 16, 2022 with visitation beginning at 11:00am at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Marina was born August 16, 1931 in Mexico City to Fernando Gonzalez and Mary Bangs Gonzalez. She moved to Galveston from Mexico in 1949 and married Harry Decker in 1961 and created the Western Marine Ship Repair Company. In 1981 they played a huge part in managing the response to the Burmah Agate Oil spill disaster. They had a love for aviation and owned many Air planes that they used to travel and transport prisoners for the Galveston Sheriff Department. Later...

Vincent Marion Sorrentino, Sr, 84, passed away peacefully at Sodalis Senior Living in Texas City, TX, on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by his family. Vincent was born at home on Galveston Island on July 29, 1937, to Madeline and John Sorrentino. He grew up on the East End of the Island where he formed countless life-long friendships. Most importantly, with Walter Lisbony, who would be his inseparable running buddy for all of his life until preceding him in death. He attended Galveston Public Schools, FINALLY graduating from Ball High School in the Class of 1957. While in high school, he developed his love for the football program, serving as a trainer throughout his years there. He...

GALVESTON: Melissa Sachtleben Mardis 53 of Galveston passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 at HCA Hospital in Pearland. Funeral services are 6:30 PM Monday July 11, 2022 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Visitation will also be held Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. www.carnesbrothers.com

Domenica D'Ambra-Pena, a.k.a. "Monica/Nina" at the age of 53, returned to her heavenly home on June 30, 2022. Monica was born on August 6, 1968, to parents Anthony and Lucille D'Ambra of Galveston, Texas, and resided in Baytown, Texas. Monica and late husband Ray Pena, married in 2003, sharing a life of 19 years together before his passing in 2019. Monica would later find companionship with Jason Rutledge. Monica worked in the banking industry for over 25 years, and ended her extensive banking career at one of the most memorable banking establishments she had ever had the privilege of working for?Third Coast Bank in Humble, Texas. Monica became part of a positive corporate culture...

Frank Guiseppe Incaprera, Jr. age 98, a Galveston Island Musical Legend passed away peacefully Friday June 24, 2022 in Galveston. Funeral services are 10:00am Saturday July 2, 2022 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. The family will receive visitors at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. He was born in Galveston on May 8, 1924 to his Italian parents, Frank and Mary Incaprera. For 57 years, Frank was the beloved husband of the late Hazel Vivian McIntire. He is preceded in death by his brother Louis Incaprera and his granddaughter Holly Marshall. Frank was a devoted father to Bonnie Incaprera Marshall and Robert...

Sidney Ra'Shaud Millard, age 25, was born March 29, 1997, in Galveston, Texas. Sidney transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at University of Texas Medical Branch League City Campus Hospital. He grew up a very happy, inquisitive, free-spirited young child, surrounded by family and friends. Sidney, affectionately known as "Sid Moe" was a 2015 graduate of Galveston Ball High School. He was known for his infectious smile and radiating loving energy, which could be felt upon meeting him. He was loved and cherished by many. Sidney enjoyed life to the fullest. Sidney is survived by his mother Lorosa Shinette and father Sidney Millard Bey (Deanna); grandmother, Frances Shinette....