Frederick "Fred" Joseph Moore, Jr. was born on June 6, 1936 in Galveston, Texas to Frederick Joseph Moore Sr. and Ellen Christensen Moore. Fred passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, Texas on April 5, 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Marsha K. Moore. Fred, a graduate of Ball High School and the University of Houston was a longtime resident of Galveston and business owner, before relocating to Santa Fe in 2009. Fred was the proprietor of Fred Moore Motor Parts Company in downtown Galveston for some 40 years. Fred loved his pets, gardening, fishing, spending time on the beach and visiting with his extended family and many dear friends. Fred was a member of the...

Mrs. Lois Yvonne Hudman passed from this life Sunday morning, April 4, 2021, in Burleson, Texas. Born December 9, 1947 in Galveston, Mrs. Hudman was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church and also attended First United Methodist Church in Grandview. Lois retired in 1994 after many years with Amoco in Texas City. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was very outgoing. Lois never met a stranger and made everyone feel welcome and loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Esther (Nelson) Pearson; husband, John T. Hudman; brother, Lawrence William Pearson, Jr.; brother-in-law, Herbie Thayer. Survivors include her daughters, Leigh Ebner and husband, Ryan of...

Ms. Mollie Pauline "Polly" Corkill passed from this life Friday morning, April 2, 2021, in Galveston. Born August 3, 1962 in Galveston, Ms. Corkill had been a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed playing bingo and gambling. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Martin and Eva Franklin (Hebert) Corkill; grandparents, James and Ann Lott. Survivors include her sister, Colleen Mitchell and husband, James of Santa Fe; niece, Brooke Ann Corkill, and husband, Armando Rodriquez of Santa Fe; nephews, Robert Lee Wallis and wife, Torry of Lowell, Arkansas, Rudy Martin Corkill of Dickinson; 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew. A private cremation was conducted under the direction of...

Mrs. Verna "Lee" O'Toole passed from this life Wednesday morning, March 31, 2021, in La Marque. Born April 16, 1927 in Rhea, Oklahoma, Mrs. O'Toole had been a resident of La Marque for 45 years previously of Galveston. She had been an accounting technician having retired in 1987 from the Corp of Engineers and the U. S. Public Health Service Hospital in Galveston. She enjoyed stain glass, wood burning, and wood crafting. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Percival and Vera Estelle (Thornbrough) Hicks; husband, Edward "Bubba" O'Toole; sons, James Ruschenberg, Michael Patrick O'Toole; daughter, Debbie Parker and a sister, Lenna Smith. Survivors include her son, Gary Eugene...

Mr. David Howard Peterson, born November 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed from this life Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, in Hitchcock. David was born to Opal Kuns of Illinois and Elmer S. Peterson, born in Norway. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1955. David retired from the space program in 1998. He had been very active belonging to numerous organizations during his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Nieves Schehl, Dorothy Peterson and Mary Ottyce Peterson; sons, David Peterson, Jr., Stephen Peterson; sister, Donna Smock; grandson, Chris Benninghoff. Survivors include his son, Richard Peterson and wife, Mary Jo; daughters, Teresa Montero and...

Mr. William Arthur (Bill) Liefert, Jr. left his earthly body Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021, in Webster, surrounded by love. Bill was born on August 17, 1941 in LaMarque to William and Zola (McNary) Liefert, Sr. and was raised to know the Lord by his loving grandparents, Anna and Jacob Theiler Sr. He was a graduate of Hitchcock High School where he excelled in football, receiving many awards, including: Outstanding Player (1957); All District (1958) and the Athletic Achievement Award (1959). He was a member of the Pipefitter's Local #211 from 1961 and he retired from construction in 2003. He spent many years as an active member of Arcadia Christian Church where he was a member of the...

Mr. Richard Dwayne Bowling, Sr. passed from this life Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021, in League City. Born August 10, 1949 in Fayetteville, AR, Mr. Bowling had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1967. He had worked as a safety inspector for Lyondell Basell and programmed safety programs for fellow workers. Richard was an avid bowler, winning numerous 300 rings and travelled all over the US bowling, he also enjoyed bow hunting for deer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Esther (Kelley) Bowling; brothers, Eugene and Jackie Bowling; sister, Sherri Bowling; grandchildren, Jacob Bowling, Josiah Bowling. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 54 years, Margaret Bowling;...

Leona Faye (Tony) Padgett, nee Faulkner, born Wednesday, April 25, 1934 in Dublin, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2021 on a pretty Saturday morning with her face to the sun and peace in her heart. She was a truly beautiful woman who faced many challenges throughout her lifetime but whose strength, intelligence and stubbornness pulled her through and caused her to always appreciate the people around her who helped her in her times of need. She was a well-traveled woman, crossing all over the states from east coast to west coast, most states in-between and Hawaii too. She crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Queen Elizabeth 2, travelling Europe and living in Germany for 4 years. She also lived...

Mrs. Diane Mancini Voll passed from this life Tuesday afternoon, March 2, 2021, in League City. Born February 23, 1953 in Midland, TX, Mrs. Voll had been a resident of League City for 28 years. She was an owner and operator for Southwest Custom Sales. Diane was a member of the TMCA Boating Club and enjoyed traveling, gardening, boating and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Dorothy Joan (Nipp) Gilchrist; husband, John Harvey Voll, Jr. Survivors include her son, Matthew Mancini and wife, Nikki of Katy; daughter, Christina Mitchell and husband, Chad of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Nick, Braden and Micah Mancini, Nolan Mitchell; fur babies, Zoey and Zeke. ...

On Saturday, February 27th, 2021 Maria Foster, loving wife and mother of 5 children passed away at the age of 78. Maria Diaz Foster was born on October 23, 1942, raised in McAllen, Texas. Maria was a devoted loving daughter, wife, sister, aunt and mother to her 4 daughters, son and grandchildren. Maria was the backbone that kept our family together. She will live in our hearts forever She was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Elisa Diaz, granddaughter Nicole Nordquist. Survived by husband, Ernest L Foster, Jr. of Santa Fe, Texas; brother, Manuel Longoria and wife, Maria of Marshall, Texas; sister, Teresa Florez of Long Beach, California; daughters, son and son - in laws, Tina...

Mr. Claude Marion Cox passed from this life Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 2021, in Alvin. Born September 1, 1928 in Richmond, Texas, Mr. Cox had been a lifelong resident of Alvin. He attended Santa Fe Baptist Church and was a former member of Optimist Club of Alvin. Claude enjoyed fishing, camping at Brazos Bend, bird hunting, animals and loved dancing at the VFW on Saturday nights. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Sophie Cox; 3 sisters, Margie, Shirley and Bonnie. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Tommie Jean Cox; daughters, Claudia Mehalko and husband, Phillip of Santa Fe, Tammi Stovich of Brazoria; grandchildren, Jeff King, Zachary King, Sharisse...

Marcia Gayle Hanks, 73, of Santa Fe, passed away on February 22, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 27, 1947 in Alameda, California and graduated from Mt. Eden High School in 1965. After this, she moved to Kirbyville, Texas with her family. She attended Lamar University and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, pursuing a career in pediatric nursing. During her career, she spent many years as the nurse manager of the newborn nursery and NICU at UTMB and furthered her education, receiving her BSN in 1995 and MSN in 1997 from UTMB. She married Donald Hanks in 1985. Together, they loved hunting, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Her grandchildren...

George Warren Ivy died February 20, 2021, after a very brief illness. Although he was almost 94 years old, he enjoyed excellent health for decades and lived with his wife at their home in Texas City until his death. George was born March 1, 1927, to Daniel Thomas Ivy and Gertrude Abernathy Ivy in Beaumont, Texas, where his father worked briefly. The family then returned to Calhoun County, Arkansas, where their ancestors had lived for generations. George grew up during the Great Depression in modest circumstances; he enjoyed sharing memories of his family's material deprivations, common there and then. After graduating from the Artesia High School, George attended the University of...

Elva Creppon went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born March 13, 1940 in Galveston, TX. She grew up in League City, TX. and lived in Santa Fe, TX. for over 55 years. As a child she grew up on a dairy farm. She was a very hard working woman who could build any fence, work cows, haul hay, milk cows, and out ride her brothers on a bareback horse. She worked many years as a meat wrapper at League City Locker Co. and Doreck's Packing Co. Elva was the rock that held the family together. Everyone would gather at her house for all the holidays and birthdays. She loved her animal collection from rabbits to goats to horses and baby calves that she bottle fed. Elva and J.L. were...

Mr. Roberto Lara Cervantes, Jr. gained his angel wings on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Robert was born on August 24, 1965 in Houston to Roberto and Josephine Cervantes. Robert was born and raised in Houston prior to becoming a 25-year resident of Santa Fe. He was employed with Connect One Security for over 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church. He was member of the Knights of Columbus Council #10393 where he served as the Youth Director. He enjoyed softball, dancing, Tejano music and spending time with family and friends. He was known for making popcorn aka the Popcorn Master. He loved and supported his Raiders and Astros. Robert had a way of always making...