This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Constancio, Hernandez, Robles, Rodriguez, Christiansen, Gonzalez, De La Garza, Sanchez, Ottino, Valdez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3793 Message Board Post: EDWARD H. CONSTANCIO, SR. Funeral services for Edward "Eddie" Hernandez Constancio Sr., 75, of Palacios, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Burial with military honors under the auspices of VFW - Queen Hamlin Post No. 2467 will be at Palacios Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Mr. Constancio was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Austin, to the late Trinidad B. and Guadalupe Hernandez Constancio. He died June 14, 2006. He was a truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service where he retired after 20 years of service. He was a Catholic and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War where he served as a paratrooper. He is survived by his wife, Consuelo Robles Constancio; daughters, Lupe Rodriguez of La Porte, Josefa "Josie" Christiansen, Tina Gonzalez, and Deena Constancio, all of Palacios; sons, Erbey De La Garza of Big Lake, Louis Constancio of Houston, Roland Constancio of Blessing, Eduardo "Edward" R. Constancio Jr., Jesse Constancio, Rudy Constancio, Gerry Constancio, Bobby Constancio, and Anthony Constancio, all of Palacios; sisters, Rosie C. Sanchez of Dallas, Rebecca C. Ottino of Palacios, and Elida C. Valdez of San Jose, Calif.; brothers, Jesse H. Constancio of Blessing, Trinidad H. Constancio Jr. of Rosharon, and Ray Constancio of Stockton, Calif.; 47 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard R. Constancio. Arrangements are with Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300. Palacios Beacon June 14, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alameda, Dintaman, Gonzalez, Canales, Baltazar, Tennant Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3792 Message Board Post: Augustine Alameda Sr. June 30, 1962 - June 10, 2006 Augustine Alameda Sr. 43, of Bay City, Texas passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 30. 1962 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. He is the son of Alberto G. Alameda Sr. and Paula G. Alameda of Bay City. He was a fabricator welder and was employed by AM forklift. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: four sons, Augustine Alameda Jr. of Bay City, Paul Angel Alameda of Longview, Texas, Craig Dintaman and Cory Dintaman both of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; and one daughter, Crystal Marie Alameda of Bay City; two brothers, Alberto G. Alameda Jr. of Van Vleck, Texas and Ruben Alameda Sr of Bay City; and one sister, Juanita Alameda Gonzalez of Bay City; seven nephews, Eddie Alameda, Albert "Guero" Alameda III, Israel Alameda, Julian G. Alameda, Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., Ruben Alameda Jr., and Eric Canales; two nieces, Marisol Gonzalez Baltazar and Amanda Tennant and also five granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sue Alameda and daugther Chey Ann Dintaman. Funeral services will be held in Bay City at Green's Mortuary from noon until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday at 10 a.m. Bay City Tribune Published June 14, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kirkland, Morris, Ferina, Valencia, Joice Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3791 Message Board Post: Hollis D. Kirkland, Sr. July 1, 1940 - June 11, 2006 Hollis D. Kirkland, Sr., 65, of Bay City died June 11, 2006. He was born July 1, 1940 in Bay City to Walter Maine and Esther Naomi Morris Kirkland. Hollis attended Bay City Public Schools from the first grade thru the eleventh. During High School he began working at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. In 1960 he enrolled in the Dallas Institute-Gupton Jones Mortuary School and graduated in 1961. He worked as a funeral director and embalmer in Galveston, Texas; Dyersburg, Tennessee and Dayton, Texas before accepting a position with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City from 1970 to 1976. After working in the Insurance Business in Louisiana, he returned to his life's work as a funeral director with Taylor Bros. In 1979 and remained there until his death. He served as Funeral Director In Charge for the Palacios Funeral Home for many years. Hollis joined the Bay City Lions Club over 26 years ago. He served as Lion Tamer, Tail Twister and served on the Board of Directors several times. He worked as a member of the Rice Festival Committee several times and served as Bingo Chairperson for over 20 years. He was also a very active member of The Bay City Coastalaires. He touched the lives of many during his years at Taylor Bros. Survivors include: his wife, Beverly Joice Kirkland of Bay City; sons, Hollis D. "Kirk" Kirkland, Jr. and wife Maria of Bay City and Bryan Keith Coston Kirkland of Bay City; grandchildren, Christian N. Kirkland, Christopher Ferina and Brenda Valencia all of Bay City; mother-in-law, Edith Joice of Bay City; his wife's children, April and husband Lonnie Jones and their children, Mollie, Dustin and Bethany of Birmingham, Alabama, Amber Siptak of Birmingham, Alabama and AshLee Rutledge of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jane Gayle Kirkland and brother David Kirkland. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Sam Starks, the Rev. C. M. Becton and the Rev. Marvin Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be Simon DeSoto, Adrian Fulton, Charles Townsend, James Starks, Larry Dulany, and George Agnew. Honorary pallbearers include his co-workers from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, members of the Bay City Coastalaires, members of the Bay City Lions Club, Darrell Rutledge and Jimmy Garza. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Memorials may be made to the Bay City Coastalaires, c/o Thomas Pivonka, 3106 15th St., Bay City, TX 77414. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published June 14, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wiley, Hayes, Davis, Flagg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3790 Message Board Post: Floyd Wiley Oct. 18, 1936 - June 17, 2006 Funeral services for Floyd Wiley, 69, of Bay City, will be held Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 11 a.m., at St. John Baptist Church, Van Vleck, with the Rev. Ruben Newell, pastor, and the Rev. Curtis Wiley, Sr., eulogist. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. He was born in Van Vleck, Texas, October 18, 1936, to Charlie Wiley and Addie Hayes Wiley, and passed away June 9, 2006, in Bay City, Texas. Survivors include: two brothers, R.A. Wiley and Dorothy, and Charlie Wiley, Jr. and Lee Ella, and a very devoted sister-in-law, Wanda Flagg Davis, all of Bay City. Also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Recie Wiley, Jr., Terry Wiley, Sr., Kerwin Wiley, Dante' Wiley, Stanley Wiley, Bobby Flagg, Floyd Williams, Curtis Austin and Freddie Allen, Jr. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune Published June 14, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bond, Eikenberg, Whitaker, Roberts, Smith, Bradley, Yeamans, Jarrett, Orr Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3789 Message Board Post: TRILBY D. BOND - BAY CITY BAY CITY - Trilby Dawn Bond, 85, of Bay City, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born Sept. 4, 1920, in Lincoln, Neb., to the late Ernest and Katherine Emma Whitaker Eikenberg. Survivors: daughters, Katherine Roberts of Spring, Bobbie Aileen Smith of Katy, and Debbie Bradley of Brenham; son, Wayne E. Yeamans of Matagorda; sisters, Laverne Jarrett and Betty Joyce Eikenberg, both of Bay City, and Ruby Orr of Markham; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Fred Bond; and son, Woodrow Wilson Yeamans. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Chad Hammons officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. Pallbearers: James Bonner, John Peiser, Jeremy Sawyer, Roger Sawyer, Joshua Smith, Shannon Synatsch, Douglas Yeamans, Greg Yeamans. Victoria Advocate June 9, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Banyansco, Clay, Savage, Jaynes, Kiel, Orsak, Morris, Walls, Zaro, Ryman, Hicks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3788 Message Board Post: Turino Banyansco Jan. 20, 1917 - June 6, 2006 Turino Banyansco, age 89, of Matagorda, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 in Wharton following an extended illness. He was born on January 20, 1917 in Matagorda, son of the late Pietro Banyansco and Carrie Clay Banyansco. Mr. Banyansco was a life long resident of Matagorda. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Matagorda. Mr. Banyansco was employed as a Tug Boat Deck Hand until his retirement. He loved gardening, especially growing grapefruit and oranges, and he loved to visit with friends, whether they were old friends or people he just met. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Storey officiating. Interment followed in the Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda, Texas. Survivors include: his sisters, Roma Savage and November Jaynes both of Wharton; nieces and nephews, Mary Ann Kiel of Richmond, Cynthia Orsak of Wharton, Bobby Jaynes Jr. of Kemah, Margie Morris of College Station, Mary Jane Walls and Dorothy Walls both of Palacios and Jessie Zaro of Galveston. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Mahavier Ryman and Katie Hicks; brothers, Phillip Banyansco, Pete Banyansco and Ned Banyansco. If desiring, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Matagorda, Texas 77457. Bay City Tribune Published June 11, 2006 Matagorda county, texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rodriguez, Morales, Chancy, San Miguel, Garza, Martinez, Oros, Villa Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3786 Message Board Post: Bertha Rodriguez Nov. 8, 1924 - June 8, 2006 Bertha Rodriguez, 81, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006 at her home in Bay City. She was born November 8, 1924 to the late Lorenzo and San Juana Rodriguez in Cuero. Mrs. Rodriguez was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by: her children, Bertha and Abelardo Morales of Freer, Ralph Rodriguez of Bay City, Arthur, Jr. and Delia Rodriguez of Bay City, Carmen and Bryan Chancy of Houston, Bobby and Sue Rodriguez of Bay City, Janie and Sergio San Miguel of Bay City, Rudy and Chriselda Garza of Bay City, Becky Rodriguez of Bay City, Rachel and Santos Martinez of Corpus Christi, Jessica and Jessie Oros of Bay City, and Jennifer and David Villa of Bay City; 34 grandchildren; 80 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Santos Garza and son, Ruben Rodriguez. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Father Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Rodriguez's grandsons: Rudy Garza, Sergio San Miguel, Jr., Randy Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez, Steven San Miguel, and Robert Rodriguez. Honorary Pallbearers will be her sons-in-law: Abelardo Morales and Sergio San Miguel, Sr.. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published June 11, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walters, Holliday, Galloway, Selzer, Inderman, Hill, Compton, Kirkland, Abdallah, Walker, Newby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3781 Message Board Post: E. Clarice Walters Sept. 13, 1928 - May 30, 2006 Funeral services for E. Clarice Walters, 77, were held at 3 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2006, in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Bro. Harold Issacs officiating. Burial followed at Peebles Cemetery. Mrs. Walters died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Memorial Health System of East Texas in Lufkin. She was born September 13, 1928 in Goodrich, Texas, the daughter of W. V. Holliday and Lennie Galloway Holliday. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sisters, Hazel Selzer, Mavis Inderman, and brother, Walter V. "Bud" Holliday. Survivors include: her husband, Lelon E. Walters of Providence; sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Suzy Walters of Bay City, Joseph M. Walters of Providence, David D. and Amber Walters of Goodrich, and Daryl Lee and Terry Walters of Providence; grandchildren, Keith A. Walters of Bay City, Michael and Huda Hill of Livingston, BC and Natasha Compton of Livingston, Rylan Walters of Providence, Sydney Walters of Goodrich, Trenton and Drake Kirkland of Providence, and great-grandchildren, Marc. A. and Asher N. Walters of Bay City, Haven and Blake Compton, Nicholas and Kristana Abdallah all of Livingston; sisters, Bernice Walker of Conroe and Flo Newby of Universal City. Bay City Tribune Published June 7, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Wilker, Hill, Williams, Dale, Brooks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3785 Message Board Post: DERRICK BROWN - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Derrick Brown, 29, of Bay City died May 22, 2006. He was born Feb. 15, 1977, in Bay City, to Sherry Brown and Barry Wilker. Survivors: son, Willie Hill, brother, Darien Brown of Carson, Calif.; grandmothers, Shirley Brown and Jean Dale Williams, and great-grandmothers, Emma Dale and Cunnie Brooks, all of Bay City. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Enterprise Baptist Church, the Rev. J. Weldon Gilbert and the Rev. T.L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 979-245-5197 Victoria Advocate June 2, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Malek, Maresh, Stezel, Chumchal, Kurtz, Janis, Vahalik, Morris, Holy, Bilicek Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3784 Message Board Post: William Louis Malek Dec. 29, 1925 - June 4, 2006 William Louis Malek departed this life June 4, 2006. He was born December 29, 1925 in Yoakum, Texas to Edmund and Mary Maresh Malek. He retired in 1988 as foreman of Channel Industries Gas/Tenneco after over 40 years in the Oilfield Business. He served in WWII as Army Staff Sergeant where he was awarded Army of Occupation Medal and WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 39 years, Delores Stelzel Malek of Bay City; daughter, Monica Chumchal and husband Kenneth of El Campo; son, James Malek and fiancee Kay Kurtz of East Bernard; five grandchildren, Cody William Chumchal, Paige Danielle Chumchal, Justin William Malek, Tyler Jacob Kurtz, Emily Faith Kurtz. He was preceded in death by: his parents; five sisters, Mary Janis, Albina Vahalik, Toni Morris, Alma Holy, Lillian Bilicek; and two brothers Edwin and Frank Malek. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Danny Pless, David Pless, Hans Stelzel, Ronnie Faul, Jr., Henry Morris and Randy Chumchal. His grandchildren and former co-workers will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross School Foundation, PO Box 571, Bay City, TX 77404; American Heart Association, or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published June 7, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sabrsula, Phillips, Frost Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3783 Message Board Post: John Edward Sabrsula Sept. 18, 1967 - June 3, 2006 John Edward Sabrsula, 38, of Bay City passed away June 3, 2006. He was born September 18, 1967 in Wharton, Texas to Lee Roy and Henrietta Phillips Sabrsula. He was a dispatcher for Alamo Concrete and had managed the Rebels Men's Softball Team since 1991. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and organizing benefit BBQ's. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Frost Sabrsula of Bay City; mother, Henrietta Sabrsula of Perry, Oklahoma; son, Bradley John Sabrsula of Bay City; sister, Linda Sabrsula of Perry, Oklahoma; brothers, Lee Roy Sabrsula, Jr. of Edmond, Oklahoma and Henry Sabrsula of Perry, Oklahoma; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joe and Linda Frost of Bay City, and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Bro. Joe Wrape officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leif Anderson, Joey Frost, Victor Sanford, John Weiss, Jay Crochet, Jim Morrow, Armondo Garcia and Chris Sikes. His fellow employees, members of the Rebels Softball Team, his two brothers, uncles Jerry Phillips and Clarence Sabrusla, cousins Tommy and Gary Sabrsula, and friends Jody Tucker and Carl Conner will serve as honorary pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published June 7, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sardinea, Spann, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3782 Message Board Post: Maggie Sardinea Jan. 11, 1948 - June 3, 2006 Funeral services for Maggie Sardinea, 58, of Bay City, Texas will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Ben Haden, officiating and burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas. Maggie was born in Bay City, Texas on January 11, 1948 and died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2006 in the Chapel of Green's Mortuary from noon until 8 p.m. Maggie will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until services time on Saturday. Maggie leaves to mourn her: loving sons, Lonnie Spann, Lonnie Sardinea, Jr. (Shankqua), Eddie Williams, Bryon Sardinea, Sr. (Tuila), Trydarrel Sardinea (Angela); daughter, Angela Sardinea. Special friend LaSharel Jackson of Bay City, Texas. Funeral arrangements are in the caring hands of Green's Mortuary of Bay City, Texas 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune Published June 7, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wylie, Wiggins, Manning, Clark, Dumes, Baugh, Amey, Bradford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3780 Message Board Post: Willie Wylie, Sr. Oct. 20, 1920 - June 3, 2006 Funeral services for Willie Wylie, Sr. 85, of Sweeny, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Bethlehem A.M.E. Church, Old Ocean, Texas. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Van Vleck. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. He was born in Van Vleck, Texas, October 20, 1920, to Jeff Wylie and Lillie Wiggins Wylie, and passed away June 3, 2006, in Sweeny, Texas. Survivors include: three daughters, Wilma Manning (and David), Joyce Clark and devoted son-in-law Jeff, and Angela Dumes (and Floyd), all of Sweeny; and four sons, Willie Wiley, Jr. (and Linda), and William Baugh (and Judy) all of Bay City, Larry Amey (and Ruby) of Sweeny, and Terry Baugh of Old Ocean. Also one sister, Pauline Bradford of Bay City and one brother, Felix Wiley of Port Lavaca; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and three step-children, Matthew Mouton, Cher Taylor and Diane Fields; special friends, Larry Baugh and Mike Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Alfred Ellis, John Herron, Kerry Wiley, Mike Walker, Matthew Mouton, and Barry Henderson. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune Published June 7, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCamly, McCamley, Cortes, Rugeley, Wheaton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3779 Message Board Post: W. L. McCamley Former Resident, Dies in Wyoming Mrs. E. H. Highley received word this morning from Mrs. Cortes of Casper. Wyo., that her father, W. L. (Bo) McCamley, had passed away. He will be buried in Casper, Wyo., Friday. Residents of this city who have lived here several years, will remember Mr. McCamley, as he had lived in Bay City many years before moving to Wyoming many years ago. He is survived by two daughters and one son. The Matagorda County Tribune October 14, 1948 Matagorda County, Texas Former Resident Here Succumbs After Short Illness Mr. William Leake McCamly, age 72, native of Matagorda County passed away at the National Memorial Hospital in Casper, Wyo., on Thursday, October 14, after a short illness. Mr. McCamly had been a resident of Casper for many years and was widely known. During his residence there he was active in all civic organizations and agencies. He had been associated with the Texas Company since 1911 and had been a consignee in his district since 1926. In addition to his gasoline business, Mr. McCamly was also president of Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association. Mr. McCamly, known to his friends as "Bo," was born in Matagorda County in 1876. In 1901 he and Miss Ada Rugeley were married in Bay City. Mrs. McCamly passed away in 1913 [1914]. He is survived by one son, A. H. [R.] McCamly of Casper and two daughters, Mrs. E. E. Cortes of Houston and Mrs. Thomas Wheaton of Casper. There are five grandchildren, Jane and Earl Cortes, Shirley McCamly and Thomas and William Wheatley [Wheaton]. Mr. McCamly was a member of the Masons and the Shrine, the Elks lodge, and the Casper Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Salvation Army advisory board, and had served on the Natrona County welfare board. He was appointed to the welfare board in 1935 and resigned the position in 1937 because of the pressure of business. During most of that period he served as chairman of the board. Mr. McCamly also served on the board of trustees of Natrona County Memorial Hoospital for a number of years and was president of the board for one year. He was a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral services were conducted Friday after at 2 p.m., at the Horstman - Gay chapel, with the Rev. Marcus Hitchcock of St. Marks Episcopal Church officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Matagorda County Tribune October 18, 1948 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flores, Gonzales, Losoya, Martinez, Firestone, Lozano, Luna, Steinberg, Parkhill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3778 Message Board Post: Beatrice G. Flores April 4, 1932 - May 31, 2006 Beatrice G. Flores, 74 of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006. She was born April 4, 1932 in Markham, Texas to Joseph Gonzales and Teresa Losoya Gonzales. Beatrice was a life long resident of Matagorda County, a devoted member and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her volunteer work consisted of being a member of the American GI Forum, the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She worked at Hamilton's Bakery for many years and later in life was employed by the Economic Action Committee Sr. Citizens of Matagorda County. Beatrice's family and friends will remember her as a very generous and loving person with great integrity and enthusiasm of life. Her wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook made her a joy to be around. She will be remembered primarily for her strong belief and faith in God. She is survived by: her daughters, Theresa F. Martinez and husband Charles, III, of Bay City, Esperanza Flores of Bay City, Lisa Ann Flores of Austin and Catherine Firestone and husband Joel of Round Rock; by her sons, Fabian Flores and wife Mary Ann of Maryland, Joseph P. Flores of Mineral Wells; daughter-in-law, Julia Flores of Wilminton, North Carolina; by her sisters, Margaret Lozano of Bay City and Teresa Luna of Houston; and by her brothers, Joe Gonzales of Wharton and Richard Gonzales of Bay City. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Charles F. Martinez, Stephanie Nicole Martinez, Nicholas Flores, Victoria Firestone, Ann Marie Steinberg, Sandra Parkhill, Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores and Cierra Flores; and by nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Nicholas B. Flores; her parents, Joseph and Teresa L. Gonzales; and by her brother, Pete Gonzales. The Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores, Charles F. Martinez, Albert Luna, Robert Luna, and Rudy Lozano. Honorary pallbearers are the men and women of the American GI Forum. Donations may be made to the American GI Forum Scholarship Fund. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published June 4, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Austin, McCamly, McCamley, Preisig Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3777 Message Board Post: MRS. WM. E. AUSTIN A message was received in this city this morning by Mrs. George Austin, announcing the death in San Antonio of Mrs. Sophia Austin, wife of our former fellow-townsman, Judge Wm. E. Austin. Mrs. Austin had been ill for many months and death came this morning at about 8:30. The funeral will take place in San Antonio tomorrow afternoon. Decedent was a life long resident of this county and was well and most favorably known by all old settlers. For years she and Judge Austin resided in Bay City, moving to San Antonio a few years ago in the interest of her health. [Note: Sophia Preisig first married William A. McCamly and married Wm. E. Austin after his death.] Matagorda County Tribune June 26, 1925 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCamly, McCamley, Cortes, Rugeley, Wheaton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3776 Message Board Post: W. L. McCamley Former Resident, Dies in Wyoming Mrs. E. H. Highley received word this morning from Mrs. Cortes of Casper. Wyo., that her father, W. L. (Bo) McCamley, had passed away. He will be buried in Casper, Wyo., Friday. Residents of this city who have lived here several years, will remember Mr. McCamley, as he had lived in Bay City many years before moving to Wyoming many years ago. He is survived by two daughters and one son. The Matagorda County Tribune October 14, 1948 Matagorda County, Texas Former Resident Here Succumbs After Short Illness Mr. William Leake McCamly, age 72, native of Matagorda County passed away at the National Memorial Hospital in Casper, Wyo., on Thursday, October 14, after a short illness. Mr. McCamly had been a resident of Casper for many years and was widely known. During his residence there he was active in all civic organizations and agencies. He had been associated with the Texas Company since 1911 and had been a consignee in his district since 1926. In addition to his gasoline business, Mr. McCamly was also president of Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association. Mr. McCamly, known to his friends as "Bo," was born in Matagorda County in 1876. In 1901 he and Miss Ada Rugeley were married in Bay City. Mrs. McCamly passed away in 1913 [1914]. He is survived by one son, A. H. [R.] McCamly of Casper and two daughters, Mrs. E. E. Cortes of Houston and Mrs. Thomas Wheaton of Casper. There are five grandchildren, Jane and Earl Cortes, Shirley McCamly and Thomas and William Wheatley [Wheaton]. Mr. McCamly was a member of the Masons and the Shrine, the Elks lodge, and the Casper Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Salvation Army advisory board, and had served on the Natrona County welfare board. He was appointed to the welfare board in 1935 and resigned the position in 1937 because of the pressure of business. During most of that period he served as chairman of the board. Mr. McCamly also served on the board of trustees of Natrona County Memorial Hoospital for a number of years and was president of the board for one year. He was a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral services were conducted Friday after at 2 p.m., at the Horstman - Gay chapel, with the Rev. Marcus Hitchcock of St. Marks Episcopal Church officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Matagorda County Tribune October 18, 1948 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCamley, McCamly, Rugeley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3775 Message Board Post: Ada Elizabeth Rugeley McCamley DIED-At San Antonio, Tuesday last, Mrs. W. L. McCamley. after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. The remains were interred in the city cemetery here yesterday afternoon. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Edgar Rugeley and well known in this county where she was reared, and is survived by husband and two children who have the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends. Matagorda County News and Midcoast Farmer March 27, 1914 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jewel, Williams, Adams, Iwanski, Bexley, Dunn, Webb Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3774 Message Board Post: BESSIE ANN "DIXIE" JEWELL Funeral services for Bessie Ann "Dixie" Jewel, 71, of Port Lavaca, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home in Port Lavaca. Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing. Mrs. Jewell was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Lower Peach Tree, Ala., to Fannie Mae Adams Williams and the late Eddie Williams. She died May 29, 2006. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Bernard J. Jewell; daughter, Constance Bexley Iwanski of Portland, Tx.; sons George Ronnie Bexley of Sugar Land, Tx., Lindsey W. Bexley of Blessing, Tx., and Eddie L. Dunn Jr. and Mark A. Dunn Sr., both of Palacios, Tx.; sister, Ada J. Webb of Frankfort, Ind.; brother, Sam Williams of Picayune, Miss.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; and a grandson. Palacios Beacon May 31, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durgan, Hylton, Mills, Austin, Bright Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3773 Message Board Post: Wilbert Durgan Sr. Dec. 7, 1946 - May 26, 2006 Wilbert Durgan Sr., 59, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed on the otherside on May 26, 2006. He is survived by: his wife, Mary Durgan; daughter, Pamela Hylton; four sons, Don, Selwyn (Lance), Robert, and Wilbur Durgan; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Claretha Mills. He is preceded in death by: son, Wilbert Jr; mother, Emma Austin Durgon; father, A. J. Durgon; two sisters, Catherine Bright and Dorothy Durgon. Visitation will be held from 3 until 9 p.m. on June 2, 2006 at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 2 p.m., Jesus Freewill Church, Bay City, Texas. Final resting place will be at Markham Cemetery - Markham, Texas. Bay City Tribune Published May 31, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas