This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fields, Jones, Francis, Grice, Edwards, Tolson, Lacy, Nicholas, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3428 Message Board Post: Herman Fields Aug. 2, 1929 - Aug. 17, 2005 Herman “Tucker” Fields, 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral service was to be at at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2005, at St. John Baptist Church, with the Rev. Louis Simpson, officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. August 26, 2005, at E R Johnson Family Mortuary, followed by a wake from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church (30th and Sealy). Herman was born August 2, 1929, in Bay City, Texas, to Archie, Sr. and Marilyn Jones Fields. He was a 1950 graduate of Hillard High School in Bay City. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged. Herman would then move to Galveston, where he met and married the late Azie M. Francis on May 23, 1955. He retired after many years of services from the L.L.A. and was member of the St. John church, where he served as a usher and in the Brotherhood until his health failed. He was preceded in death by his parent; wife, Azie Fields; two brothers, Isaiah and Archie Fields; and two sisters, Ella Grice and Fostena Edwards. Cherish memories will linger in the hearts of his two sons, David Lee Jones and Tyrone Fields of Galveston; grandchild; three brothers, Jimmy Fields of Houston, Hallard Fields (Jo Ann) of Freeport, Texas, and Tommy Fields (Brenda) of Galveston; two sisters, Mary Lee Tolson (Ernest) of Bay City, Texas, and Marilyn Lacy (Rev. Byrd) of Houston; three sisters-in-law, Ora S. Fields, Gertrude Nicholas of Galveston and Johnnie C. Fields of Bay City, Texas; brother-in-law, Frank Nicholas of Galveston; uncle, Lawyer Fields of Bay City, Texas; devoted friends, Claudine Jones, Ruby A. Hill, Freddie Merida and T.L. Young; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family sends special thanks to the Island Dialysis Center and Pastor Simpson and the St. John church family. Bay City Tribune August 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hayes, Austin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3427 Message Board Post: Karen L. Hayes - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Karen L. Hayes, 60, of Bay City, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005. She was born Sept. 14, 1944, in Eagle Lake, to the late Otis and Doris Austin. Survivors: son, Bruce Hayes of Tyler. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Tyree Chapel AME Church, the Rev. Garnett officiating. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489. Victoria Advocate Victoria County, Texas Saturday, August 27, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ferguson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3426 Message Board Post: Pat Ferguson Graveside services were held for Mrs. Pat Ferguson, 66, of Matagorda, 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Matagorda Cemetery. Offciating at the services was the Rev. Bob Dickens of the First Methodist Church of Matagorda. Ferguson died February 8, 1983 in Matagorda. Survivors include husband, Ray L. Ferguson of Matagorda, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, 5 grandchildren. Service under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune February 9, 1983 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vos, Rollison, Havard, Amtower Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3425 Message Board Post: Homer Andrew Vos Oct. 14, 1916 - Aug. 21, 2005 Homer Andrew Vos, 88, of Van Vleck, died August 21, 2005, at the Specialty Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born October 14, 1916, in Almyra, Arkansas, to the late Charlie Andrew and Ina Belle Rollison Vos. Mr. Vos was a member of the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck for the past 50 years. He was a resident of Van Vleck since 1955. He came to Texas in 1939 and worked first for Abercrombie in Sweeny for 15 years, during which time he also served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941 until 1945. He retired from Brown & Root Construction Co. in 1981, after 26 years as a welder and pipe fitter. Survivors include: two daughters and a son-in-law, Robin Vos Havard of Wharton, Texas, and Janet Vos and Michael Amtower of Lake Jackson, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Gary A. and Angela Vos of Katy, Texas; brother, Glenn Vos of Almyra, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren, Kelly and Marc Amtower of Denton, Texas, Randie, Jeff and Carly Havard, all of Wharton, Texas, and Brandon and Lindsay Vos, both of Katy, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Alma Faye Vos. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005, at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, with the Rev. Russell Davis officiating. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the McAdams Cemetery in Bedias, Texas. Pallbearers will be Mike Amtower, Tommy Havard, Bret, Jack and John Hutson, Donnie O’Connell and Dan O’Connell. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck building fund. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune August 24, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tolson, Neal, Scott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3424 Message Board Post: Harold Norman Tolson April 17, 1940 - Aug. 19, 2005 Harold Norman Tolson, 65, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away Friday, August 19, 2005, in Houston, Texas. He was born April 17, 1940, in Niagara Falls, New York, to Norman Tolson and Brenda Marie Neal Tolson. He was a resident of Matagorda County since 1974, a U.S. Navy veteran and was a retired farm implement salesman. He is survived by: his wife, Wanda Tolson of Van Vleck; his sons, Darrell Tolson of Bay City, Gale Tolson of Jonestown, and Kyle Tolson of Van Vleck; his sister, Mary Linda Scott of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Anna Tolson of Denton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous foster children. His parents, Norman and Brenda Tolson, and his brother, Ronald Tolson, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. LeRoy Cunningham, Jr. officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers were Charles Boren, Richard Anderson, Mike Stone, Billy Mayfield, Rick Zarate, and Mikeal McCloskey. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune August 24, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sparks, West, Gunter, Hickman, Kelly, Bannerot, Rogers, Simpson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3423 Message Board Post: George Sparks Sept. 26, 1921 - Aug. 20, 2005 George Sparks, 83, of Palacios, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2005, in Houston, Texas. He was born September 26, 1921, in Waco, Texas, to Ernest C. and Jennie West Sparks. He attended high school in Blanco, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA and master’s degrees in agriculture education. He taught agriculture for 10 years before becoming a rice farmer and rancher near Palacios in 1958. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army as a First Lt. in the 54th Armored Infantry, 18th Division. On November 27, 1944, his squad was captured by the Germans during the battle at the Siegfried Line. After five months as a P.O.W., he was liberated by the American troops in April 29, 1945. He is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Beulah Mae (Gunter) Sparks of Palacios; his sister, Mary M. Hickman of Midland; nephew, Jack Hickman of Midland; nieces, Shirley (Gunter) Kelly of Ganado, and Joyce (Gunter) Bannerot of Austin; great-niece, Rachel Hickman of Midland; great-nephews, Travis Rogers of San Diego, California, and Gunter Kelly of Ganado; and by his sister-in-law, Willie M. Simpson of Ganado. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, with the Rev. Ray Wells officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers will be Gene Allen, Alton Nelsen, Dean Kubecka, Sonny Johs, Joe Ray Beard and John Toellner. Honorary pallbearers are the Palacios Lions Club and United Methodist Men. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 209 Lucas, Palacios, TX 77465. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas (361)972-2012. Bay City Tribune August 24, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eads, Buckley, Castro, O'Brien, Blain, Yocham Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3421 Message Board Post: William H. "Jack" Eads July 4, 1938 - August 14, 2005 Mr. Jack Eads of Markham, Texas, formerly of South Houston, Texas, died at his home after a brief illness at the age of 67. Born July 4, 1938 in Gallipolos, Ohio, he was the son of the late Gorie Eads and Inez Casto Buckley. In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by two sisters, Hildy and Barbara of Gallipolis, Ohio. Survivors include: his wife, Caroline Ann; one son, Tim Eads of Virginia; one daughter, Julie; three stepsons, Chris O’Brien and wife Diana of Markham, Texas; Billy Lee Blain of Houston, Texas, Olin G. Blain, Jr. of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, Lili Maria Yocham of Mountain View, Missouri; one sister, Lynn of Gallipolis, Ohio. Jack also had nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Eads was cremated and a memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church of Markham, Texas on August 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. and burial will take place at a later date. Bay City Tribune August 21, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin, Kneiszel, Cooley, Harper Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3422 Message Board Post: Doris Jeanne Martin June 11, 1924 - Aug. 17, 2005 Doris Jeanne “Dolly” Martin, 81, of Beaumont, died August 17, 2005 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Dolly has been a resident of Beaumont for the past five years, but lived most of her life in Bay City. She is survived by: her son, Mike Martin and his wife Kathy of Alice; grandchildren, Tracy Kneiszel, Amy Cooley and Jennifer Harper; five great-grandchildren; and very dear friends, Scott, Maria and Taylor Morrison. A memorial service was at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, Houston and Southeast-Region, 2425 West Loop South, Suite 330, Houston, Texas 77027-4207. Bay City Tribune August 24, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rodriguez, Cadriel, Sanchez, Gutierrez, Erevia, Jones, Longoria, Morales, Vela, Navarez, Escobar, Anzaldua Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3420 Message Board Post: Mary Helen Rodriguez Feb. 5, 1947 - Aug. 12, 2005 Mary Helen Rodriguez, 58, of Bay City, died August 12, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born February 5, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to the late Solomon and Maria Sanchez Cadriel. Mrs. Rodriguez was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a lifelong resident of Bay City. Survivors include: husband, Librado “Lee” Rodriguez of Bay City; daughters, Irene Gutierrez and husband, Lupe Gutierrez III, Mary Ann Erevia and husband, Bernard, all of Bay City, and Corina Jones and husband, Ronnie, of Magnolia, Texas; sisters, Patsy Longoria of Wharton, Rosie Morales of Bay City, Janie Vela of Van Vleck, and Sophie Navarez of North Carolina; bothers, Frank Cadriel of Houston, Joe Cadriel of Bay City, and Lupe Cadriel of Austin; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Stella Escobar and Rosario Cadriel; and brothers, Jesse Anzulda, Rosendo Cadriel, Felipe Cadriel, Juan Cadriel and Solomon Cadriel, Jr. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home and the funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment was to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Wally Escobar, Caesar Morales, Jr., Ricky Longoria, Larry Longoria, Anthony Jiminez and Ruben Lozano. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune August 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reneau, Reese, Smith, Sullivan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3419 Message Board Post: Peggy Ann Reneau Nov. 5, 1924 - Aug. 12, 2005 Peggy Ann Reneau, 80, of Bay City, died August 12, 2005, at her residence. She was born November 5, 1924, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late John Miles and Aileen Smith Reese. Mrs. Reneau was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a resident of Bay City since 1987. Survivors include: her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sullivan; son, Kenneth Michael Reneau; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Reneau. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment was at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune August 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lara, Muniz, Carillo, Cordero, Vasquez, Alanis, Revis, Alvarado, Pendleton, Rivera, Campos, Byars, Salinas, Soto Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3418 Message Board Post: Porfirio Muniz Lara Feb. 26, 1930 - Aug. 15, 2005 Porfirio Muniz Lara, 75, of Blessing, died August 15, 2005, at the Palacios Community Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1930, in San Juan, Texas, to Cruz Lara, Sr. and Francisca Muniz Lara. He had been a resident of Blessing since 1952, and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Maria F. Lara of Blessing; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Delia and Nick Carrillo, Jr. of Bay City, Estell Cordero of Puerto Rico, Irma and John Vasquez of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Martha and Ramiro Alanis of Blessing, and Teresa and Carleton Revis of Wilson Creek; son and daughter-in-law, Oscar and Kristen Lara of Blessing; four brothers, Cruz Lara, Tony Alvarado, Vincent Alvarado and Lino Lara; one sister, Alicia Pendleton; sixteen grandchildren, Noel Lee Muniz, Michael Rivera, David Rivera, Alex Rivera, Daniel Campos, Jr., Tiana Vasques, Johnny V. Vasquez, Mario Lara, Christopher Byars, Rebecca Byars, John Salinas, Maria Teresa Salinas, Justin Lara, Vincent Lara, Karissa Lara and Marcus Lara; seventeen great-grandchildren; and his dog, Loco. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Maria Fransica Soto, and two brothers, Pete Lara, Sr. and Emilio Lara. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at St. Peter’s Church in Blessing. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2005, at St. Peter’s Church in Blessing, with the Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers include: Noel Muniz, John Salinas, Mario Lara, Vincent Lara, Christopher Byars, Mike Rivera, Alex Rivera and Justin Lara. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune August 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Black, Taylor Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3417 Message Board Post: Robert Leslie "Bob" Black Sept. 6, 1953 - Aug. 10, 2005 Bob Black, 51, of Rockport, Texas, died Wednesday, August 10, 2005. He was born September 6, 1953, in Bay City to James Leslie and Elsie Taylor Black. He is survived by: his son, Chase Black; daughters, Leslie and Rae Ann Black, all of Rockport; grandsons, Trenton, Aven and Seth; his companion, Linda Amdal of Rockport; mother, Elsie Taylor Black of Markham; he is also survived by his brothers, Kenneth and Jerilyn Black of Bay City, Mike Black of Houston, and Tom and Karen of Markham. Survivors also include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Leslie Black. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005, at the Markham United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to the Markham United Methodist Church, PO Box 297, Markham, Texas 77456. Bay City Tribune August 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, Ash, Burns, Fowler, Watson, Kessler, Watson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3416 Message Board Post: MARILYN 'ASH' WILSON Funeral services for Marilyn "Ash" Wilson, 63, of Palacios, were held Aug. 15, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating. A graveside funeral service was held at Gonzales Masonic Cemetery in Gonzales, Tx. Mrs. Wilson was born March 4, 1942 in Baytown, TX to the late Herman and Ruth Marie Burns Ash. She died Aug. 10, 2005 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palacios, a resident of Palacios the past 2-1/2 years and a former longtime resident of Dallas. She was a member of the Palacios Chamber of Commerce, Palacios Area Historical Association and a board member beginning in 2005, incoming Athena Club president, and Century Club member of Friends of the Palacios Library. She organized the Red Hat Ladies, was a volunteer at the Palacios Community Medical Center and was a school mentor. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law: Ranelle Fowler of Dallas, TX, Eve and John Watson of Woodstock, GA, and Sarentha and Rob Kessler of Palacios; step-son Greg Wilson of Austin; step-daughter Amy Wilson both of Austin, TX; brother Paul Ash of Baytown, TX; and six grandchildren: Jake Wilson of Takoma Park, MD, Audry, Timothy and Daisy Kessler all of Palacios, and Matthew and Hanna Watson of Woodstock, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Wilson. Pallbearers were David Harrup, Boogie Davis, Wayne Dodd, Charles Bailey, Don Landry, Rodney Girndt, Jake Wilson and Dale Seaman. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Palacios, TX 77465. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361)972-2012. Palacios Beacon August 17, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Steele, Ryman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3415 Message Board Post: John Ernest Steele April 20, 1924 - August 11, 2005 John Ernest Steele, born in London, England, on April 20, 1924, died August 11, 2005, in a loving hospice in Cambridge, New Zealand. His son, Robert, and grandson, Marcus, were always close by his side. John served the Royal British Army in World War II. After the war, he developed his skills as a master craftsman, taking old structures and making them beautiful and timeless homes for the ages. After he and his family moved to New Zealand, John continued to remodel homes up until the last year. His craftsmanship was his art. John will be missed by his best friend and devoted sister, Nancy Ryman of Bay City, Texas, and a host of neices and nephews and grandchildren around the world. His friends in Bay City will remember his incredible zest for life and thirst for knowledge and the sheer pleasure of his company. Bay City Tribune August, 14, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martinez, Sardelich, Anguiano, Baker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3414 Message Board Post: John S. Martinez Dec. 2, 1932 - August 11, 2005 John S. Martinez was born on the second day of December, 1932, to Juana and Prospero Martinez in Cuero, Texas, County of Dewitt, and died on August 11, 2005, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital. Sergeant John S. Martinez proudly served in the Armed Forces of the United States. He was stationed in Korea from 1953 through 1955. After an honorable discharge, he took residence in Bay City, Texas. He worked hard in the gas and oil field during his life and until his death. He was a familiar face loved and known by all. John was the proud father of two surviving daughters, Martha Belinda Sardelich and Melinda (Lynn) Anguiano. He was a loving grandfather to Anntasia, Zachary, Matthew and Seth Anguiano, and a great-grandfather to Summer Fern Baker. He loved children and was a step-parent to many children who entered his life. He is survived by: his wife, Minnie Martinez, and her entire family, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Pasqual (Packy) Martinez, Ben Martinez, Robert Martinez, Cecelio Martinez and Prospero Martinez Jr., including all extended family members. A memorial service is pending for John at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bay City, Texas, the early week of August 15. Please confirm exact time and date. Bay City Tribune August 14, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lundin, Ottis, Boyd, Huston, Ruddick, Thornbrough Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3413 Message Board Post: Patrick Lundin Sept. 9, 1937 - August 10, 2005 Patrick “Pat” Lundin, 67, of Port Lavaca, died August 10, 2005. He was born September 9, 1937, in Wadsworth, Texas, to the late Horacio Albert “Pat” and Helen C. Ottis Lundin. Pat was a rural mail carrier for 20 years, a self-employed rice farmer and worked in the family construction business. He was a member of Our Lady of The Gulf Catholic Church, VFW Post No. 3304, Optimas Club and Calhoun County Drainage District No. 8. Survivors include: his wife, JoAnn Lundin of Port Lavaca; daughter, Debra Jo Lundin Boyd and husband Randy Boyd of Port Lavaca; sons, David Raymond Lundin and wife Pam Nunley Lundin of Port Lavaca, and Michael Patrick Lundin and wife Tracy Lundin of Victoria; brother, Thomas Huston and wife Martha Huston of Wadsworth; sister, Elaine Ruddick and husband Edward Ruddick of Inez; grandchildren, Jonathon King Boyd, Jeremy Patrick Boyd, Kathryn JoAnn Boyd, Courtney Josephine Lundin, Jordan Lucretia Lundin, Caleb Michael Lundin, Chad Ray Thornbrough, Blain Patrick Lundin; and great-grandchild, Chad Ray Thornbrough, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Sonny Huston. Visitation was held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2005, with a rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2005, at Our Lady of The Gulf Catholic Church. Interment was to follow at Seadrift Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (361) 552-2988. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com. Bay City Tribune Matagorda County, Texas August 14, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harr, Pohl, Wilson, Curtis, Seaman, Krause, Barron Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3412 Message Board Post: Fay Marie Pohl Harr - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] Fay Marie Pohl Harr, 72, of Palacios, TX has gone to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on August 9, 2005 at the Palacios Healthcare Center in Palacios, TX. She was born September 23, 1932 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Lee William and Dicy Marie Wilson Pohl. Fay was a longtime resident of Palacios and Brownsville, TX. She grew up and went to school in Brownsville, participating there in the nationally recognized marching band. Music retained a special place in her life for many years afterward. Fay was a public school teacher, a homemaker, and helped operate a small business with her husband. Survivors include: 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law; Terri Curtis, Sherri & Greg Seaman all of Palacios; Cindy & Mark Krause of Olivia, TX; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law; Thomas Lee & Barbara Harr of LaFeria, TX, and Charles Harr of Brownsville, TX; 2 brothers: Lee Wayne Pohl of Eureka Springs, AR, and Marshall Pohl of Harlingen, TX; 9 grandchildren: Melanie Harr & Susan Harr both of McAllen, Heath Curtis of Brownsville, Kristan Harr of Palacios, Jon Barron of Lake Jackson, Leslie Barron, & Kevin Krause both of Port Lavaca, Kyle & Zachary Seaman both of Palacios; 1 great granddaughter: Calista Harr of McAllen, TX; Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Don Storey officiating. Graveside Fuenral Service will be 12:00 Noon Friday at Brownsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Brownsville, TX. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2909 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77025-9992 or to the Gideon's Memorial Fund. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. The Victoria Advocate Victoria County, Texas Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kruse, DeDear, Edwards Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3411 Message Board Post: FRANK (Sonny) CHARLES KRUSE Graveside services for Frank "Sonny" Charles Kruse, 80, of Palacios, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005 at Palacios Cemetery with Rev. Robert LeBlanc officiating. Mr. Kruse was born Aug. 26, 1924 in Yoakum, Tx. to the late John William Franklin and Sadie Mae DeDear Kruse. He died Aug. 6, 2005 at Palacios Health Care Center. Sonny was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Palacios and a life-long resident of Palacios. He serviced in the U. S. Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by two sons, Willie Kruse of Brazoria, Tx. and Robert Kruse of Taylor, Tx.; brothers James Kruse and Clarence Kruse of Palacios; granddaughter Tanya Lie; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cora LaVerne Edwards, and his brother, Weldon Roy Kruse. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home. Palacios Beacon August 10, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lucio, Pena, Reed Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3410 Message Board Post: MARY LUCIO A wake service for Mary Lucio, 48, of Wadsworth, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005 at Rhema Fellowship in Bay City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005 at Rhema Fellowship with the Rev. Dan Villereal officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Wharton. She was born Sept. 13, 1956 in Wharton to Juanita Pecina Pena and the late Luciano Pena. She was called by our Heavenly Father on Aug. 7, 2005. She had many passions in her life including singing and dancing. She fulfilled many dreams during her short stay on this earth. One of her biggest passions in life was her grandchildren, Andrew and Allyson Lucio who she will be greatly missed by. Her family was her world, but the biggest passion of all was her love for the Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe Lucio, Sr.; sons Joey Lucio and wife Shauna,of Markham, and Steven Lucio of Bay City; and daughter Desi Reed and husband, Jeff, of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her father, Luciano Pena; and father-in-law Abel Balli Lucio. Pallbearers are John Pena, Ernest Pena, Eugene Pena, Abel Lucio, Gilbert Lucio and Johnny Lucio. Green’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, (979) 245-3489. Palacios Beacon August 10, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rooks, Knapp, Tucker, Chanik, Reid, Hattenbach, Henson, Bowen, Covey, Ryman, Bigelow, Gaston, Staff, McBee Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3409 Message Board Post: Mary Rooks April 14, 1922 - August 4, 2005 Mary Ellen Rooks, 83, of Beasley, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2005, at the Legacy Nursing Center in Bay City. She was born on April 14, 1922, to parents Edward and Mettie Tucker Knapp. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gene Rooks, a brother, E.J. Knapp, a sister, Annie Lee Chanik, a granddaughter, Sheree Reid, a son-in-law Danny Hattenbach, and a great-granddaughter, Brianna Nichole Rooks. She is survived by: her sons, Charlie and Donna Rooks and Cecil and Lane Rooks; daughters, Learline and Irvin Henson, Merlin Bowen, Shirley Hattenbach, and Ellen and Charles Reid; sisters, Claudell Covey and Ardina Ryman; and grandchildren, Cheryl Bigelow, Chris Henson, Craig Henson, Donald Bowen, Ronald Bowen, Kim Rooks, Cory Rooks, Karen Rooks Gaston, Kenneth Reid, Donovan Reid, Judy Staff, Wesley McBee, Jason McBee and Lisa McBee; and 25 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 9 at the Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Warren Mutz officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to the Church of the Nazarene of Bay City, 1313 Ave. G. Arrangements are with Bay City Funeral Home. Bay City, Tribune August 7, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas