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Joanna LaBarbera, 82, of Beaumont, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Brookdale Champions Senior Living Community in Houston, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1940, to Phillip and Elizabeth Dattalo in Beaumont, Texas. Her birth name was Giovana. She attended South Park High School and would have graduated with the class of 1958 but chose to get married instead. She later earned her equivalent high school diploma and became an accountant/bookkeeper. Joanna loved spending time with family growing up as a child and teen, and often talked about her trips to see her Gigliotta cousins in Chicago, as well as tell stories about her trips to Galveston and visiting her Maceo...

Judge Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr. was born in Beaumont, Texas on May 20, 1938 and unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on May 1, 2022 at the age of 83 years old. More than anything, Richard was a family man. Richard dearly loved and cared for his wife, Cheryl, until her passing in 2016, and he adored his children and grandchildren more than anything. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with them and make cherished memories...whether it was a weekly lunch date, popping up unexpectedly at their house to work in the yard (which he loved to do), go to a sporting event or the countless hunting and fishing trips. As a young man, Richard spent summers on horseback...

Mary Ann Fiorenza, 92, of The Woodlands, formerly of Beaumont, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1929, in Port Arthur, to Rose Minaldi Palermo and Joseph R. Palermo, Sr. Survivors include her daughters, Karen Hicks and her husband, Ben; Mary Donaldson and her husband, Kelly; and Sharon McGinnis and her husband, Pat; grandchildren, Michelle Davis and her husband, R.T.; Will Donaldson and his wife, Kacy; Grant Donaldson and his wife, Erin; Mary Claire McGinnis; and Connell McGinnis; great-grandchildren, Madilyn; Maggie; Ryder; Wyatt; and Jett; brother, Tony Palermo, Sr. and his wife, Tina; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in...

Raul Rebollar, 34, of Beaumont died Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1987, to Aurelia "Laura" Campuzano and Jose Jaimes Rebollar. Raul was an industrial carpenter. Survivors include his parents; siblings, Lorena Rebollar and her fianc?, Zotero Gomez; Jose Rebollar and his wife, Megan E. Rebollar; and Yesenia Rebollar and her husband, Enrique Rodriguez; nieces and nephews, Laura D. Horrigan; Samuel J. Rebollar; Nathan V. Rebollar; and Emily Rodriguez; maternal grandmother, Apolinar Serrato; fianc?, Veronica Morales, and his unborn child, Baby Rebollar, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Raul is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hermelindo Rebollar...

Mary "Maria" Rojas, 91, of Beaumont, died Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born on February 7, 1931, in Beaumont, to Micaela Gloria and Zenon Gonzalez. Survivors include her daughters, Cindy Castelan and her husband, Jorge, Sr.; and DeDe Rojas; son, Charlie Rojas and his wife, Carmen; grandchildren, Paul Castelan; Tania Castelan; Vania Castelan and her spouse, Jaume Williams; Jorge Castelan, Jr.; Jonathan Castelan; Thomas Castelan; Brianna Castelan; Stephanie Rojas; Elizabeth Rojas; and Emma Rojas; great-grandchildren, Noah, Jonah, Aaron, and Liam; brothers, Jesus Gonzalez and his wife, Estella; Gregorio Gonzalez and his wife, Berna; sister, Esperanza "Chacha" Gonzalez; brother, David...

Barbara Forbert, 81, of Houston, died Monday, March 21, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1940, in Bennington, Vermont, to Virginia Morin and Thomas Ayer. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Watson and Rachel Acree; grandchildren, Chelsea Morgan and her husband, Aaron; Madison Vermillion; Sophia Galloway and Emily Galloway; great-grandchildren, Kayla Morgan, Makenzie Morgan, Landon Gibson, and Mason Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; and brother, Edward Ayer. Memorial contributions for Ms. Forbert may be made to Star of Hope Mission - Women's Shelter, 4848 Loop Central Dr., Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77081. A graveside service for Ms. Forbert will be held...

Jesse Rojas, 94, of Beaumont, died Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1927, in Beaumont to Luis and Guadalupe (Gonzalez) Rojas. Mr. Rojas, a United States Navy veteran, served in World War II. He retired as a fitter-welder. Survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Rose Rojas; children, Eva Storms and her husband, Pat; Frank Rojas and his wife, Charmaine; Marge Marchetti and her husband, Andy; Jesse Rojas and his wife, Olivia; and Jayne Cano and her husband, Ben; eighteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Andy Storms; great-grandson, Bronc Rojas; brothers, Luis Rojas, Frank Rojas, Charlie Rojas, and Rocky...

Reed E. Nichols, 76, of Beaumont died Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1945, in Beaumont, to Ellen Barton and Howard Grant Nichols. Reed was a United States Army Veteran who served during Vietnam. Reed was a co-owner of Nichols Company for over fifty years. He loved fishing, traveling, cooking, and baking. Reed especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, Pop, and Big Shot. Survivors include his wife of over thirty years, Jana Nichols of Beaumont; sons, Will Nichols and his wife, Kimberlee; and Jeff Wheeler and his wife, Emily, all of Beaumont; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Woodworth and her husband,...

Lupe "Lou" Cisneros Saldana, 84, of Beaumont, died Friday, March 4, 2022. She was born in Beaumont on Friday, September 24, 1937, to Juanita Gayton Cisneros and Fidencio "Lance" Cisneros. Survivors include her husband of sixty-six years, Gilbert Saldana; sons Raymond Saldana and his wife, Karen, and Andrew Saldana and his wife, Monique; grandchildren, Brittainey Saldana; Rachel Saldana; Lance Saldana and his wife, Myrka; Anne-Marie Saldana; and Natalie Saldana; great-grandson, Liam Saldana; sisters, Mary Catherine Pelt and Dolores Garcia and her husband, Michael; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lupe graduated from Beaumont High in 1955 and married Gilbert Saldana on November 11th,...

Larry Wayne King, Sr. 86, of Beaumont, died Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born on April 22, 1935, in Tyler, in Smith County, to Ethel and C.L. King. Wayne was raised in Livingston and graduated from Livingston High School in 1953. He attended Texas A&M in College Station; he was a proud Aggie! Wayne was a member of Texas A&M Club, recognized in 2017 as a Diamond Aggie, having achieved 60 years of service. Wayne went on to graduate from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services. He began his lifelong career in the funeral industry with Pace Funeral Home in Livingston. Wayne later moved to Beaumont working for Charles Kelley at Roberts and Pipkin- Brulin Funeral Home, later to...

Concetta "Connie" Coco Walker born on December 28, 1920, in Beaumont, Texas passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022. She was a proud member of the "100" club because she had turned 101 years old in December Concetta's parents were from Cefalu, Sicily, Italian immigrants who immigrated to Beaumont, Texas to raise a family and were entrepreneurs in a neighborhood grocery business. Growing up she and her siblings assisted their parents in the operations of their family-owned business Joe Coco's Grocery Store on Buford Street downtown Beaumont. Concetta was a graduate of Beaumont High School, class of 1939 where she participated in the Beaumont High School Royal Guards with her sister...

Harold "Tudlum" Core, 85, of Beaumont, died Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, to Annie Corbin and Harold Core. Survivors include his wife, Ginny Malnassy Core; sons, Donnie Core and his wife, Denise; and Bobby Core; daughter, Teri Core Mitchell; sons, Pat Core and Hal Core Walker and his husband, Steven Walker; stepson, Eric Malnassy and his wife, Misty; sisters, Frances Carrington and her husband, Dennis; Wilma Wright and her husband, Billy; and Susie Threeton; twelve grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim Core and David "Doc" Core; sister, Lila Russell; granddaughter,...

Martin Edward Howard, 68, of Fannett, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth. He was born on January 30, 1954, in Beaumont, to Earline Derouen and Joseph "J.E." Howard. Marty was raised in Fannett, where he graduated in 1972. From there he went straight to join the local pipefitter union 195, where he went on to work in supervision for the remainder of his career. He retired from Gulfspan in March of 2020. Marty married the love of his life, Rebecca Jean Howard, on January 20, 1979, and had two sons who blessed him with seven grandchildren that meant the world to him. Survivors include his stepmom, Gloria Howard; mother and father-in-law,...

Jim Mehaffy, Jr, beloved son, husband, father, brother, mentor, and friend; consummate gentleman; defender of the underdog; world traveler; yellow dog Democrat; necktie enthusiast; amateur musician; pilot of planes, trains, and automobiles; jumper of tugboat wakes; and slinger of persiflage, died February 2, 2022. As the oldest of six children of Jim and Mary Alice Mehaffy, Jim often said that he valiantly "shouldered the family burden of a legal career, alcoholism, neurological disease, and being a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas," for which he felt his siblings should be deeply grateful. Near the end of his life, Jim said, "I want everyone to know that I'm not just accepting death,...

Rogas, Dan "Danny" W., Jr. passed away on February 1, 2022, at his home in Lumberton, Texas. A native of Beaumont, Texas he had made his home in Houston where he was a devoted Episcopalian, husband, father, son, brother, businessman and a champion of life. Memorial contributions for Mr. Rogas may be made to National Wildlife Federation, PO Box 1637, Merrifield, Virginia 22116 or a charity of one's choice. A gathering of Mr. Rogas' family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2022, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Broussard's, with his interment to follow at Magnolia...

Roy Lee "Ham-Bone" Hamm, died Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Beaumont on February 1, 1947, Bone was the second of four children born to Emma Elizabeth Brockman Hamm and Curley Duson Hamm. After graduating from South Park High School in 1965, Bone continued his education at Lamar State College of Technology (currently Lamar University), graduating in 1969. Bone began working at Bethlehem Steel during the summers while attending classes and continued working there for many years as a shipbuilding draftsman and layout specialist. His first true love was the outdoors, where he could be found most of the time, hunting, fishing, or just sitting under the trees "shooting the bull" with friends...

Adolfo "Popo" Gracia, Jr. died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1929, in Houston, to Benita Alvarez and Adolfo Gracia, Sr. Adolfo was a United States Army veteran. He also graduated from Lamar Tech and went on to become a machinist for Quantum. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus council number 951. Adolfo was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-six years, Victoria H. Gracia; children, Gloria Ann Gracia and husband, David Brimager; Cynthia Gracia-Day and husband, Rey Menchaca; Lydia Maria Saucier; Diane Woodall and husband, Carl; Deborah Rebecca Roden and husband, Keith; Sandra McLean Gracia; and Alexander...

Rose Gracia Padilla, 80, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born on November 10, 1941, in Beaumont to Benita Alvarez and Adolfo Gracia, Sr. Although she will be dearly missed, we know that she is happy to be with her love again, our Dad. This is a sure fact and our great comfort. Blessed and grateful to have such a strong, intelligent and caring woman as our Mother and Granny. We are thankful for all she has done, and especially that she always prayed for us. She exampled faithful and steadfast prayer. She loved casino trips with Dad, driving to the Valley to visit the San Juan Shrine, going out to eat, thrift shopping, watching the Hallmark...

Michael "Mike" Paul Cherubino, 57, of Evergreen, CO died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Mike was born on March 9, 1964, in Summit, NJ, the son of Joyce and the late Paul Cherubino. He had been a resident of Evergreen since 2012. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Edith (Edie Touchet) Cherubino of Evergreen, CO; daughter, Carly Cherubino of Denver, CO; and son, Paul Cherubino II, of Evergreen, CO; mother, Joyce (Wuestman) Cherubino of Naples, FL; sister Carrie (Cherubino) McGraw (Brian) and nephew Joe McGraw of Denver, CO; niece Stephanie Touchet and great niece, Isabelle Touchet-DeLeon of Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Cherubino. Mike was a 1982...

Corey Sparkman was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on Tuesday, July 25, 1995, to Dan Sparkman and Kelly Sparkman. While he grew up in Beaumont, he always called Kerrville, Texas, his home. He was a joyous person who lit up the darkest places. The music died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Corey loved music, video games, The Lord of the Rings, Greek Mythology, fantasy, food, shenanigans, horror movies, and ghost stories. Corey graduated from West Brook in 2013 and obtained an associate of Biological Sciences at LIT in 2020. He was a talented musician and played the drums in Counterfeit Civilians (formally Antelope). Corey was an Assistant Manager at JW's Patio. Corey met Katelynn in a...

Lee Talbert Freeland, 88, of Beaumont, died Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Iona Kathryn Kuntz and Nicholas Talbert Freeland. Lee was employed by DuPont for nearly four decades and retired as a Technical Associate. His non-working interests included many years with the St. Anne ACTS Community, Beaumont Rotary, and Some Other Place. Survivors include his wife, Corinne Freeland, of Beaumont; daughters, Kathryn Green and her husband, David, of Sugar Land, Texas; Lynne Gabel and her husband, Brian, of Lake Kiowa, Texas; and grandchildren, Scott Thomas Gabel, Kevin Michael Green, Lindsey Marie Gabel, Sarah Green Pesek and her husband,...