Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home - Preston

Reagan Cartwright Rorschach passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, just shy of his 60th birthday, after a 10-month battle with cancer. Reagan fiercely loved his wife, Kristy, and their two daughters, Ryn and Meris, building a life highlighted by faith, love, knowledge-seeking, tennis, and music. Born on May 19, 1965, in Houston, Texas, to Richard Rorschach and Justa Helm, Reagan grew up with his brothers, Richard and Andrew. He spent his teen years in Schulenburg, Texas, where he traveled the open dirt roads blaring Cinderella Man by Rush from his Pioneer car speakers, hanging on to his plans and protecting his dreams as the song entreats. With an unending passion to learn, Reagan earned...

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Jane Norseen Houlihan passed away on December 14, 2023 in Plano, TX. Born on December 15, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, Jane was a beloved figure known for her kindness, loyalty, and boundless love. She grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA, graduated from Penn State University, and was part of the Chi Omega sorority where she met her husband of 51 years, Fred. Her life took her to Caracas, Venezuela, and she later embraced homemaking, volunteering, and a career as an administrative assistant at IBM and Penn State. Jane's creativity flourished through hobbies like quilting, crafting, and flower arranging. She had a zest for life, enjoying painting, traveling extensively, and socializing at cherished spots...

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Mary Elizabeth Stowe passed away suddenly and far too soon on October 12th, 2023. Mary spent her amazing 69 years on this earth guided by compassion. She was selfless and cared deeply for those she loved, which amounted to just about everyone she met. Mary was elegant in every sense of the word; she was quick to grant grace and abundant in patience. She laughed easily and often. As her family learns to navigate life without her invaluable guidance and joyful presence, they're finding solace in sharing the incredible legacy she left behind. Born the day after Christmas in 1953 to Olen 'Bud' and Betty Crum, Mary grew up in the south Texas town of Raymondville with her brother Bobby. Mary's...

Carla Sue Cooke Guebert passed away peacefully on the evening of September 18, 2023 with her husband and son by her side. Carla succumbed to Merkel Cell Carcinoma after her diagnosis in early June and inspired her friends and family with the persistence and faith which she displayed throughout her battle. She will be forever missed by all that knew her. She treasured her friends, never met a stranger, believed in the dignity of all people, and was loved for her infectious smile and hugs. She will be remembered for her love for her family and friends, her devotion to God, her personal attention to others, and her utterly selfless generosity. Carla was born September 22, 1950 in Dallas to...

Viola Alkire Benzenberg Varble This beautiful, energetic, loving lady took her last earthly breath the morning of September 4, 2023. Born in Columbus November 5, 1922, the youngest of 4 to Fairy (Riggin) and John Alkire. She was such an energetic child that her Mom started taking her to the Stella Becker Dance Studio at age 5. Her energy became focused when she started dance lessons at age 5. There she blossomed in tap, ballet, toe tap an acrobatics. Before Vi graduated as Valedictorian from Pickaway High School, Miss Becker took her to NYC to audition, just for the experience. At eighteen, she took the train to NYC and lived at the Rehearsal Club, a residence for young ladies who were...

Jon Don Pomroy, age 86, of Plano Texas, passed away on August 19th, 2023. Jon was born in Lamar County, Texas to Johnnie Wesley Pomroy and Lala Belle Parker Pomroy on March 28th, 1937. He attended Paris High School, Baylor University (B.S.) and East Texas State University (M.S.). Jon also served proudly in the United States Air Force and the USAF band. He worked as a teacher and band director, as well as for Region 10 Education Service Center supporting technology in Texas school districts. He married Carla Gayle Ford on March 7th, 1970. Jon committed his life to Christ and Jon and Carla were both long time members of First Baptist Church in Richardson. Jon was active in the adult...

Marvelle Muntzel Ditto left her earthly home to be with our Lord on July 28, 2023. Born on May 19, 1953 in Corpus Christi, TX, she is survived by her most beloved daughter, Ericka Elise Awalt, her son-in-law, Magnus Nilsson, and Marvelle's three beautiful grandchildren, Henry, Sixten, and Margaux, whom she adored. Full obituary and online guestbook at this link: https://my.gather.app/remember/marvelle-ditto

Floyd is a retired Dallas Firefighter, Army Veteran, graduate of Gainesville High School and attended Cooke County College. He was 84 years old.

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Steven Howard Fagan was born on January 11, 1947 in Edmond, OK and passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Myrlee Fagan, and his brother, Lee Charles Fagan. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Carrollton, TX; daughter Stephanie (Drew) Bloczynski and grandson Nick Bloczynski of Carrollton, TX; daughter Amanda Warburton of Guthrie, OK and grandsons Jared Warburton and David Warburton of Stillwater, OK; sisters Janice Hurlburt of Fort Worth and Linda (Charles) Bishop of Grand Prairie, TX; nephew Daniel (Christie) Hurlburt and great-nieces Ashley Hurlburt and Alison Hurlburt of Fort Worth, TX; niece Kathy (David) Stevens of Fort Worth,...

Samuel Dawell Bean passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, in Irving, Texas. He was 76 years old and revered for his decades of passionate work on behalf of public schools across the State of Texas. Sam was born on April 1, 1946, to S.H. and Virginia Bean in McCamey, Texas. He grew up in Rankin, Texas where he graduated from high school as the salutatorian of the Class of 1964. He went on to study Social Studies and Education at Angelo State University in San Angelo. He later furthered his education obtaining a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Starting his education career in the small town of Robert Lee, Texas, Coach Bean...

Ernest Anthony Granato, Jr., passed away into the loving arms of his Lord on December 19, 2022, at 90 years of age. He was born to Ernest Anthony Granato, Sr., and Janie Granato in San Antonio, Texas on March 3, 1932. He was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Judy; daughter, Jenny Sessions, and children, Ryan, Tyler, and Kyle; son, Ernie III, his wife, Mary, and children, Gia, and Olivia; Sister, Gloria Bennett; brother, Robert Granato and his wife Rosie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A rosary will take place at 9:30 and mass at 10 am on Monday, February 6th at San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church 205 Piazza...

Rev. Carr Dee Racop, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the age of 91 in Plano, TX, after a brief illness. He was born on July 6, 1931, in Pine Bluff, AR, to Carr Dee Racop, Sr. and Elva Hobbs Racop who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his sister, Ella May Racop Jolley. After graduating from Pine Bluff High School, Carr Dee attended Hendrix College in Conway, AR, and finished his undergraduate studies at Henderson University in Arkadelphia, AR, in 1955. He graduated from seminary at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, in 1958. During his career as a Methodist minister, Carr Dee was appointed to several Methodist...

Charles Wellington Chapoton, Jr., age 84, died peacefully at Medical City Plano on December 2, 2022. Charles was born in New Orleans on August 14, 1938. He married his wife Jean in Baltimore in 1964, and Jean and Charles raised their three children, Mark, Beth, and Michael in Plano, Texas, where they moved in 1975. Charles was an engineer with Westinghouse, Texas Instruments, and Raytheon. Charles was an active member of West Plano Presbyterian Church. Charles earned a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University and a Master's Degree and PhD from Johns Hopkins University. Charles was an avid sailor. Jean and Charles enjoyed sailing, especially in the Caribbean. They cherished...

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Albert (Bert) Erwin Harris, III, age 65, died peacefully at home on 10-7-22 after an 18-month battle with liver and bone cancer. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Tracey Busbice Harris. Bert and Tracey had a love story like no other. They briefly met when they were kids at his father's floral shop, Sunset Florist in Oak Cliff. In high school they were both in choir, started dating on 11-22-74, and the rest is history. Their marriage on 3-5-82 was meant to be. Although they shared heartaches and losses in their years together, Bert would say he never remembered a bad day. Bert had many interests throughout his 65 years. Starting early in life he had a great love and passion for music....