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Joy Holder, 95, of Texas City, Texas went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Galveston, Texas on May 5, 1928. Joy lived in Texas City with her adoring husband Morgan Holder and was married to him for 66 years until his passing in 2017. Joy then lived with her daughter, Lori Kramer and family, in San Antonio and then Manvel, Texas. Joy loved God, her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many other friends and family. One of Joys greatest gifts and passions was crafting and woodworking. She got tremendous joy creating things for her church, family and friends. Joy is preceded in death by her husband, Morgan...

Edmund M. Ciavaglia, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Texas City, Texas. Edmund was born August 16, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Mario and Benedetta (Bea) Ciavaglia. In 1946, his father Mario (Mr. Mac) moved the family to Texas City. The Ciavaglia family was among those who survived the Texas City Disaster, helping rebuild the community in the wake of that fateful day. Along with a group of church volunteers, Edmund and his brother Gilbert even helped their father Mario repair the damage sustained at St. Mary's Catholic Church during the explosion. Edmund graduated from Texas City High School in 1955 and promptly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Like...

Susan (Leigh) Bourne Lott died at Memorial Hermann Hospital on March 16, 2024 (Houston, TX) at the age of 56. She had been a resident of Houston for fifty years. She was born on April 27, 1967 (Jackson, MS) to Dr. Thomas C. and Martha Flowers Bourne. Susan spent her early childhood in Wilton, CT, and then she moved with her family to Houston in 1975. Susan graduated from Memorial Senior High School in 1985, and then she attended Mississippi State University. She returned to Houston, and worked for more than three decades as a legal assistant. Prior to her death, Susan began a new career as a real estate agent. Susan's many interests included art and design, and she loved dogs (especially...

Susan (Leigh) Bourne Lott died at Memorial Hermann Hospital on March 16, 2024 (Houston, TX) at the age of 56. She had been a resident of Houston for fifty years. She was born on April 27, 1967 (Jackson, MS) to Dr. Thomas C. and Martha Flowers Bourne. Susan spent her early childhood in Wilton, CT, and then she moved with her family to Houston in 1975. Susan graduated from Memorial Senior High School in 1985, and then she attended Mississippi State University. She returned to Houston, and worked for more than three decades as a legal assistant. Prior to her death, Susan began a new career as a real estate agent. Susan's many interests included art and design, and she loved dogs (especially...

Ann Ashburn Crainer, of Texas City, TX passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She left us far too soon at the age of 59. We are heartbroken and absolutely lost in her absence. She leaves behind many friends and family including her husband of 36 years, John Paul Crainer of Texas City; her son, John Thomas Crainer and his fianc?e, Lucy Saucedo-Tapia of Austin, TX; her father, James Thomas Johnson of Albuquerque, NM; her brother, Don Johnson and his wife, Cheri Johnson of Albuquerque, NM; and many friends, especially Rhonda Baldry and her husband Mike. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vera Lowe Johnson, who left us in 2007. Ann Ashburn Johnson was born on March 10, 1964, in Hobbs,...

Maria Alamar Guerrero Flores, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 77. Maria was born on October 31, 1946, in Taft, TX, and was a long-time resident of Texas City, TX. Maria dedicated many years of her life to her work, first at Sterling Chemical and later in security at the Texas City docks. She was known for her diligent work ethic and dedication to her family. Maria was married to Pedro Flores Sr., and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and cherished memories. Maria is preceded in death by her husband Pedro Flores Sr., her parents Estefana and Abundio Guerrero from Taft, TX, and her brothers Daniel and...

Captain Papa Bud, age 70, of Texas City, left this world Friday, March 1, 2024, at his residence in Texas City. Bud Ferguson was born on March 30, 1953, to Zada Broome Ferguson and Leo Ferguson in Texas City, Texas. He retired from BP after close to 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Zada Ferguson, and former wife, LuAnn Ziegelmeyer Ferguson. He is survived by his son, Louis Ferguson and wife Bonnie Gabriel Ferguson of Woodville, Texas; grandchildren Anthony Knight, Alexis Ferguson, and Lane Ferguson; brother, Jimmy Ferguson and wife Denice; and long-time girlfriend, Gigi McCoy, and her sons, Chris McAdams and wife Kia, Mac McAdams and wife Kat; and a number of...

Inez M. Martinez, Sr., 97, of Texas City, Texas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday morning, February 23, 2024. A visitation with friends and loved ones will be on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at St Mary's of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. A gathering to catch up with old family members, reminisce, and enjoy refreshments will be held back at St. Mary's Ponzini Hall following the burial. He was born in Washington County in 1926 where he grew up...

Mary Ann LoCicero Francis, 76, of New Orleans, LA, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. A Burial will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum of Lake Lawn Metairie in New Orleans, LA.

Mary Ann LoCicero Francis, 76, of New Orleans, LA, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 19, 2024, with a visitation from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Margaret "Louise" DeMaet went to be with her Lord and her husband, Ken, on February 8, 2024. She was born July 14, 1926, in Bartlett, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Louise was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for over 70 years. She was a survivor of the Texas City explosion of 1947. She was a member of the Queen of Peace Ladies Guild and was a founding member of the Crazy Eight Social Club. Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth DeMaet and her sister, Betty Joe Cheek. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne Klein; son, David DeMaet, and his wife Joan; daughter, Theresa Hayden, and her husband, Joe;...

Weldon Duane Calhoun, Sr., 90, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2024, with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Weldon was born in Rogers, Texas on August 14, 1933, to Arthur L. and Lena Mallicoat Calhoun. Weldon lived a life full of family events. He was always willing to practice sports with his kids and later became involved with his grandkids' sports, often helping coach Little League baseball. He was an avid Texas A&M fan but also enjoyed watching other sports. He played golf into his later years. He...

William Neil Floyd, 84, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Serenity Gardens in Dickinson, Tx. Neil was born November 18, 1939, in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Lillian (Stewart) Floyd and Harry Floyd. A visitation with friends and loved ones will be on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 2:00 pm. He was a master electrician with IBEW Local 527 and a member of First Baptist Church in Texas City, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lillian Floyd, and his brothers Bob Floyd of Shreveport and James (Jim) Floyd of Dickinson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol...

Norma Gail Demers, age 69, of La Marque, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at her residence in La Marque, Texas surrounded by her loved ones. Norma Gail Carter Demers was born on December 19, 1954, to Norma Gene and James E. Carter in Texas City, Texas. She worked for TCISD for 25 years, and she retired in 2015. Gail's greatest love was her family. She was an avid fisherwoman and had a love for gardening. She loved to sit with family and enjoyed watching The Houston Astros with a cold Budweiser. Her favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz. She had a passion for animals, especially for her cat Haudia. She loved to cook and bake her famous cheesecake. Gail is preceded in death...

Gerald Joseph Packard, Sr., 87 years old, of Texas City, TX passed away at his residence on January 3, 2024. Gerald was born on December 18, 1936, in Alta Loma, TX and was raised in Nacogdoches, TX. He moved to Texas City in 1964 and resided in his Texas City home for more than 60 years. He was a retired boilermaker out of Local 132. Gerald never met a stranger. He was known as daddy, pop, papa, pawpaw, papa bear and big bear. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, with a visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home located at 5100 Emmett F. Lowry in Texas City. He is preceded in death by father, Dudley Maxfield Packard, mother,...

Robert Lee Lacquement, age 84, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at home with his wife at his side. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, with a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. A burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Robert (Bob) was born on June 4, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas. When he was in first grade, his family moved to Arkansas City, KS. He graduated from Ark City High School in 1957. After graduation, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his service, he began working for Santa Fe Railroad. His career with Santa Fe took him to Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and...