Recent Obituaries
Norma Pierce
Nov 4, 2014
NORMA JEAN PIERCE Norma Jean Pierce was born June 11, 1934 in Galveston, Tx. She passed away peacefully on November 4, 2014 surrounded by her daughters. Her life will be celebrated and honored at EmkenLinton Funeral home in Texas City. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12th with Reverend Kyra Baehr officiating. The family...
Billie Burkhalter
Oct 27, 2014
Billie Jo Burkhalter was born October 10,1926 to Arland and George Andrew Birdwell in Minden,TX.She went to be with the Lord on October 27th,2014. She arrived to Texas City before the 1947 blast to work for CP Evans, then went on to work for, and retire from,Texas New Mexico Power Company after 43 years. In 1992,she began her second...
Juanita Presley
Oct 11, 2014
JUANITA PRESLEY Juanita Presley, 84, of La Marque, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at her residence. A Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Juanita was born August 9, 1930 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a Homemaker. Survivors include her brother, Frank Byers sister, Arlene Peterson...
Lee Gaskill
Oct 11, 2014
LEE LORENZO EMIL GASKILL passed away Saturday, October 11th, from natural causes. He was born August 18, 1951, to Jewel E. Schulz dec. and Lorenzo M. Gaskill, Jr. in Houston, Texas. He is survived by Melinda Huhn Gaskill, his loving wife of 30 years parents Billie Ruth Ballard and Lorenzo M. Gaskill, Jr. niece Stefanie and Stefanies mother, Maritza...
Tawn Hayes
Oct 9, 2014
TAWN ANNETTE HAYES Tawn Annette Hayes Marcum, Willis, 44, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 6:009:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery....
John Minton
Oct 8, 2014
JOHN WILLIAM MINTON John William Minton, 87, of Texas City, TX., passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014, in Texas City. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2014 at First Love Church in Texas City. A Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014, at Rock Springs Cemetery near Nacogdoches, Texas....
Lawrence Praesel
Oct 7, 2014
LAWRENCE MONROE PRAESEL Lawrence Praesel, 85, of Hitchcock passed away peacefully surrounded by his family into the arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in League City. Mr. Praesel was born September 12, 1929 in Cameron,TX. He retired from Monsanto as a Chief Operator. Mr. Praesel was a former charter member of the Bayou Vista Baptist...
Shay Barger
Oct 7, 2014
SHAY ALAN BARGER Shay Alan Barger, 41, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:008:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Shay was born June 13, 1973 in Texas City,...
Maria Mares
Oct 4, 2014
Maria Elena Mares Reza Our beloved mother has gone to rest in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2014. She passed peacefully at the home of her son John M. Mares of San Antonio, where she was being cared for. Born on Aug 17, 1916 in Las Minas del Seco, Eagle Pass, Texas. She was...
Francisco Vazquez
Sep 30, 2014
EN MEMORIA A NUESTRO SER AMADO . FRANCISCO VILLARRUEL VAZQUEZ ABRIL 23,1952 SEPTIEMBRE 30,2014 TE FUISTES DE NUESTRO LADO EN SILENCIO FUE TU PARTIDA NUESTROS CORAZONES SE HAN DESANGRADO POR TAN SUBITA DESPEDIDA TU ESPIRITU LUCHADOR A LA VIDA SE AFERRABA MS DIOS DESESPERADO A SU LADO TE LLAMABA EN NGEL TE HAS CONVERTIDO VELANDO POR NOSOTROS ESTS AGUARDANDO...
Bessire Henrietta
Sep 29, 2014
Henrietta Bessire January 5, 1935 September 29, 2014 Henrietta Bessire, 79, of Texas City, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014, at Southpark Meadows Nursing Center in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10 AM, Friday, October 3, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at the Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Visitation will be 5...
George Sweeten
Sep 28, 2014
GEORGE SWEETEN George Sweeten, 90, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence. A Crypt side service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Thursday at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Mr. Sweeten was born August 27, 1924 in Cleveland, Texas. He was...
Flora Young
Sep 26, 2014
FLORA MARIE YOUNG Flora Marie Young, 90, of Texas City passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 in League City. Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at the Houston National Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Young will be Monday, September 29 from 57 PM at the...
Kelley Alva
Sep 25, 2014
LEE WARREN KELLEY Lee Kelley, 89 years old, a longtime resident of Texas City, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at her daughters home surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City with Dr. Terry Ray and Don Ray officiating. Burial will follow at...
Gary Richardson
Sep 21, 2014
GARY ALEX RICHARDSON, SR. April 4, 1942 September 21, 2014 God took another angel home Sunday, September 21 at Kindred hospital with his family by his side. Gary was born April 4, 1942 in Houston, TX. to Carl and Dolly Richardson. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in California til being honorably discharged. Gary loved to hunt and fish...
Joseph Boudloche
Sep 19, 2014
TERRY JOSEPH BOUDLOCHE Terry Joseph Boudloche, 54, of Texas City, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at his residence. A Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at HayesGrace Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:007:00 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Terry was born September 7, 1960 in...
Ernestine Bernier
Sep 14, 2014
ERNESTINE WINNIE BERNIER Ernestine Winnie Bernier, 87, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, at The Rio of Mainland. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City....
Reid Clarence
Sep 9, 2014
Clarence Kevin Reid Clarence Kevin Reid, 65, of Texas City, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Following the services a Reception...
Derek Day
Sep 6, 2014
DEREK WAYNE DAY Derek Wayne Day, 49, of Kemah, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2014, at the funeral home. Mr. Day was born March 15, 1965...
Lozano Elena
Sep 6, 2014
ELENA LOZANO On September 6, 2014, at the age of 79, Elena Lozano relocated her permanent residence among the heavens. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Park East. She is preceded in death by her spouse of 49 years, Jesus M. Lozano and her granddaughter,...
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