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Mr. Bryan Ray Lauzon passed from this life Monday morning, December 4, 2023, in Santa Fe. Bryan was the second youngest of 4 boys, born December 31, 1957, to Francis Edward Lauzon, Jr., and Ruby (Bethune) Lauzon. Bryan grew up going to church on Sunday and playing music. He was a talented musician who learned to play the drums in high school. After graduating Santa Fe High School, Bryan played in the Galveston Beach Band as their drummer. He worked as a longshoreman, heavy equipment mechanic for ILA until he retired after 38 years. Music was a passion. He enjoyed live music and always had to have some kind of beat in the background, usually something country. Bryan was an avid fisherman,...

Mrs. Paula Perez Lozano passed from this life Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, in La Marque surrounded by her family. Born January 31, 1922, in Falfurius, TX, Mrs. Lozano had been a resident of Hitchcock since 1960, previously of Galveston. Paula attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, she enjoyed reading, cooking, and working in her garden but taking care of her family was her favorite thing to do. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Petra (Ruiz) Perez; husband, Rogelio Lozano, Sr.; sons, Rogelio Lozano, Jr., Henry Lozano; sisters, Antonia Yagel, Josephine "Chepa" Ruiz; brother, Rojerio Perez; son-in-law, Albert Rodriguez, Sr. Survivors include her daughters,...

Mrs. Ann Jeanette Bowen passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. She was born June 26, 1943, in Galveston, Texas. She married her lifelong best friend and the love of her life, Michael W. Bowen, Sr., who proceeded her in death in 2012. Ann was a loving and dedicated mother of three sons, Michael Bowen, Jr., and his wife, Teresa of Austin, Donald Bowen and his wife, Kim of Kentucky, Timothy Bowen and his wife, Danielle of Spicewood. Ann loved to cook and was known for making the best Fudge and Chocolate Pies. She passed down all her love, knowledge, kindness and her sense of humor to all her grandchildren, whom she adored, loved and...

Mrs. Roberta "Gwen" Boman passed from this life Tuesday afternoon, November 21, 2023, in Santa Fe. Born June 15, 1952 in Galveston, Mrs. Boman had been a lifelong area resident. She attended Chocolate Bayou Cowboy Church and enjoyed bible study and crocheting, but nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Roberta (Perry) Paoli; grandson, Michael Scott Requenez. Survivors include her loving husband of over 52 years, Ronny Boman, Sr.; son, Ronny Boman, Jr. and wife, Amy of Santa Fe; daughters, B.J. Requenez and husband, Mike, Christie B. Haven and husband, Chris of Santa Fe; sisters, Ronda Chance of Lufkin,...

Mr. Sonny Hultquist passed from this life Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Santa Fe. Born April 27, 1945, in Alvin, Sonny had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Sonny worked as in special services for GTE for 25 years. He attended Saltgrass Cowboy Church and was a member of the American Legion, Post Colonel B. Moore in Texas City and the VFW Post #5400. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed dove hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Douglas and Helen Lanelle (Springer) Hultquist, Sr.; brother, Edward "Buster" Hultquist, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Huey Parkman and Leonard Magnuson. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years,...

George Shephard Welsh, AB5TB (SK), passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023. He was born in Galveston, Texas, to Eldred and Dorothy Welsh on November 4, 1948. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1974. George had a successful career at AMOCO Refinery in Texas City. After retirement, George and Mary traveled in their motorhome and they enjoyed the many cherished friendships made in their RV clubs. George is preceded in death by his father, Eldred Shephard Welsh, one brother-in-law, Gary Phillips. George is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Welsh; wife of 52 years, Mary (Kamencak) Welsh; children, Mandy (Jason) Hardee & George (Gina) Welsh, Jr.; brother, Wayne (Penny) Welsh;...

Mrs. Winafae Ryan passed from this life Friday afternoon, November 10, 2023, in League City. Born August 11, 1949, in Huntsville, TX, Mrs. Ryan had been a resident of League City for 10 years, previously of Santa Fe. She worked as a system analyst for UTMB for 20 years. Winafae loved football and also enjoyed sewing, quilting, doing puzzles, playing cards, Skipbo and watching NASCAR. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Chapman Gates and Nellie (Tullos) Gates; husband, John Joseph Ryan, Jr., brother, Hoover Gates. Survivors include her daughter, Crystal Dawn Ryan Gates; sisters, Doris Scofelia, Kathy Davis; grandchildren, Hayden Alexander Gates, Josh Montrose, Amber Trahan;...

Mr. Pat Hardy, Sr. passed from this life Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2023, in Webster. Born August 13, 1942, in San Augustine, Texas, Mr. Hardy had been a resident of Santa Fe for most of his life. He had been a mechanic at Hardys Auto and Truck Repair and a former mechanic at Gene Hammond Ford. Pat raised cattle and enjoyed horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Tassie Hardy; sisters, Louise Ware, Abbey Ruth; step-brother, John Earl Green. Survivors include his loving wife of over 62 years, Rebecca Hardy; sons, Jon Michael Hardy and wife, Vickie of Santa Fe, Pat Vernon Hardy of Santa Fe; sister, Wilma Polk of San Augustine; grandchildren, Brett Hardy, Tristan...

Mrs. Glenda Jane (Smith) Touchstone passed from this life Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023, in Webster. Born August 6, 1954, in Waco, Mrs. Touchstone had been a resident of Hitchcock for most of her life and attended First Baptist Church of Hitchcock. Glenda enjoyed horseback and trail riding, and showed her love for animals by rescuing stray cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond John and Willie Mae (Harp) Smith, Sr.; son, Steven Wayne Touchstone. Survivors include her loving husband of over 52 years, Richard "Rick" Touchstone, Sr.; son, Richard Dale Touchstone, Jr. of Texas City; daughter, Shannon Pruitt and husband, Alan of Hitchcock; brother, Raymond John Smith, Jr....

Ms. Lenora Irene Gilmore passed from this life Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, in Houston. Born July 9, 1937, in Henryetta, OK, Ms. Gilmore had been a longtime resident of Hitchcock, previously of Broken Arrow, OK. She had worked as an accountant for State Farm Life Insurance for 10 years. Lenora attended Abundant Life Christian Church. She loved dogs, especially Yorkie's, watching football, doing puzzles, eating out and reading, especially her bible. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Vernon and Minnie R. (Kidd) Cope and daughter, Cheryl Dawn Scott. Survivors include her sons, Mark Gilmore and wife, Teresa, Matthew Gilmore and wife, Jasmine, Joe Scott, Shay Scott and...

Mrs. Blanca Estella Lara passed away from this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Galveston. Blanca embodied boundless kindness, generously sharing, especially her love for coffee and donuts. Her magnetic personality effortlessly connected with others, proudly introducing her cherished daughters. In her final moments, she embraced family and the beauty of Galveston Island, leaving a legacy of limitless love in the hearts of those she touched. Farewell to Blanca, with wishes of peace and solace in the realm beyond, alongside her son Elias, until paths reunite. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Irma Lara; son, Elias Vargas; brother-in-law, Roland Morales; sister,...

Herman Russell Troutman was born June 18, 1925, in rural Altoona, Kansas, the second son of Harry Melvin Troutman and Zelma Odessa Cline. He passed away October 10, 2023, in Dickinson, Texas at the age of 98. Herman was married to Helen May Varner of rural Benedict, Kansas, July 13, 1947 in Fredonia, Kansas. She preceded him in death, November 17, 2021. Also preceding him in death were his daughter, Dee Ann Troutman Duckworth; great-grandson, Elijah Troutman; brothers, Keith Troutman, and Jackie Troutman. Surviving him is a brother, Bobbie Lee Troutman, of Lamar, CO; his two sons, Thomas Leon Troutman (Anderia McKenzie) of Pasadena, Texas and, Gilbert Lynn Troutman (Connie Gaspard) of...

Mr. Ronald Keith Long passed from this life Tuesday evening, October 10, 2023, in Beaumont. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock, Texas, with Mr. Chico Michael officiating. Internment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. www.HayesFuneralHome.com

Shirley Ann Kinney, 77, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was surrounded by family and loved ones when she made her final journey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Clyde Findley and Hicks B. Findley, and sister, Mae White. She leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Ronald Kinney, brothers, Robert, Paul and Rothel Findley, and sister, Mary Elizabeth Bryant. Shirley is survived by her three children, Rhonda (Greg) Reeves, Charlotte Kinney, and Tyler (Jen) Kinney as well as her devoted grandchildren, Julia, Sasha, Ally, Kyle and Cody Reeves and Devon and Zane Arzola and Logan and Emma Kinney. Shirley was born in Red Level,...

Mr. Elroy John Zimmermann passed from this life Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2023. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with services staring at 11:00 on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Arcadia Christian Church in Santa Fe. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at La Grange City Cemetery in La Grange, Texas. Please visit www.HayesFuneralHome.com for a complete obituary.

Ms. Charlotte Evelyn Brantley passed from this life Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023, in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday October 14, 2023, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX (409) 925-3501. Please visit www.hayesfuneralhome.com for a full obituary.

Mr. Billy Ray Ellison passed from this life Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Galveston. Born September 19, 1947, in Galveston, Mr. Ellison had been a lifelong resident of Galveston. He was of the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Ball High School in 1966. Met his future wife Darlene Oglesby and they were married for 49 years before her passing in 2016. Billy served in the U.S. Navy Reserves and worked as an electrician for Amoco and BP for over 20 years. He was known as Mr. Fix It because there was nothing that was broken that he could not fix. His great love for his grandchildren helped him through his grief of losing Darlene. He enjoyed going to all their sporting events from softball to...