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Obituaries

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Ronald R. Proctor

Ronald R. Proctor passed away May 4, 2008. He was born February 8, 1944, in Hondo, Texas, to George and Bonita Proctor. He received his B.S. and M.Ed. Degrees from Southwest Texas State University and his M.A. degree from the University of Houston Clear Lake. His love in life was teaching. He taught English for 32 years at Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas, where he was nominated as Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, was chairman of theEnglish department, and was senior class advisor. He is survived by numerous friends and thousands of former students. There will be a memorial service celebrating Ronald’s life at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the First Presbyterian Church of Dickinson with the Reverends Alan Brehm and Patricia Clark officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the NationalWildlife Federation, 310 Tyson Drive, Winchester, VA. 22603-4619

Sherry Brown Berg

Sherry Brown Berg passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 4, 2008 , inCorpus Christi , Texas at age 60. She was born in Texas City , Texas and moved with her husband Robert to Corpus Christi in 1975, where she lived until her death. Sherry was genuinely warm and compassionate. Her personal magnetism was energizing, and her optimism unforgettable. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all of those whose lives she touched. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Berg; daughter and son-in-law, Drs. Leah Berg Low and Brandon Low; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Carol Dale; sisters and brothers-in-law Harry and Lou Laxton, and Tommy and Cindy Kessler; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Margie Brown; grandchildren Travis and Riley Dale; mother-in-law Leah Loretta Berg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bruce and Catherine Krause; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives, a house full of Chihuahuas , plus more dogs (and a few cats and birds) in the yard. Family will receive visitors Thursday, May 8, 2008 from10:00-12:00 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson , Texas , with a Memorial Service to follow.

Rudy Moore Johnson

Our beloved Husband, Brother, Father, Paw Paw, and Friend, Rudy Moore Johnson, 64, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Houston , Texas . He was born on November 15, 1943 in Hopkinsville , Kentucky to Buddy & Billie Johnson.

 Rudy proudly served in the United States Navy. His service to his community continued in the capacity of police officer in his home town. For most of his life, Rudy was involved in the trucking industry. He started out as a driver in his early 20's, and eventually became the President and co-owner of Hub City Environmental, Inc.   Hub City started operations in 1993 with one truck and within six years had grown to a fleet of 80 trucks, including owner-operators. Rudy was widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable authorities on hazardous waste transportation in the United States .  At the time of his death, he was President and co-owner of Camino Transport in Houston , Texas .

 Rudy was love, generosity, kindness, and humor personified. To know him was to adore him.  He would help anyone who needed it without hesitation and would never judge them for it. He genuinely loved people and understood that nobody is perfect and we all deserve many chances to shine.   Regardless of who he came in contact with, be it the bank teller or store clerk, he left them feeling a little bit better and smiling, of course.  He was funny as hell, and always had an inappropriate joke to share with the right crowd.  There was no better cook; he loved to make a good meal for his family and friends.  Another love of his was the ocean. For a time, Rudy was the proud owner of Les Bon Temps Charters, a luxury sport fishing service. Seeing his friends, family, and customers enjoy the sport seemed to give him more pleasure than fishing himself.   

 It is impossible to find words that paint an accurate picture of who he was. Rudy was a gift to all of us.  He will be missed more than words can express.

 Rudy is survived by his loving wife June Abshire Johnson, his brother David Johnson of Hopkinsville, KY, daughter Felicia Doe and husband Jeff Doe of Alvin, TX, daughter Karen Barham and husband Jimmy Barham of Granada, MS, daughter April McGuire and husband Todd McGuire of Pearland, TX, and his seven grandchildren Kylea, Jody, Madison, Adrian, Gabrielle, Logan, and Camron .

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland , Texas .

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Virgil V. Brunelli, Jr

Virgil V. Brunelli, Jr. 70, of Texas City , TX . passed away on May 5, 2008 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City .  He was born in Providence , Rhode Island on November 9, 1937 to Pauline & Virgil Brunelli, Sr.

Mr. Brunelli served in the U.S. Army and retired as a truck driver with Enterprise Co.

Survivors include  his wife, Elva M. Brunelli; daughter, Linda Brunelli; three sons, Alfonso Martinez & wife, Nicki, Mark P. Brunelli & wife, Melodie and Michael Brunelli; two sisters, Elanor Heitmanek & Betty Darnell; brother, Mark Brunelli; grandchildren, Orion, Amber, Ryan Anthony, Leo, Eric, Jason and Leah.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at at 10 am.in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson , TX .  Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock , TX . The family will receive friends at a visitation on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gloria Fern Holtzinger

Gloria Fern Holtzinger, 80, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008 at her residence in Friendswood , Texas . She was born in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania on September 29, 1927 to Frederick and Naomi Hascher. Gloria began her career as a registered nurse and retired as an optical technician. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church in La Marque , Texas.  Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Holtzinger. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Powell and husband Philip and Susan Hughes and husband Billy. Also surviving are her grandchildren Amanda Powell and husband W. Whitley , Jamie Gill, Sean Gill, Brandon Powell and great-grandchild Madelyn Whitley.  Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland , Texas 77581 , with Dr. Mike Deaton officiating.   In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454 , Alexandria , VA 22312 .

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John Franklin Bardwell Jr. “Frank”

John Franklin Bardwell Jr. “Frank”, 69, a resident of Texas City, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at Mainland Medical Center Hospital.  Frank was born September 27, 1938, to John Franklin and Mildred Bardwell Sr. in Dickinson, Texas.

He was a member of Bay Point Church of Texas City.  Frank served in the US Marine Corps and was a member of Masonic Lodge #1118, Elk’s Lodge 2141, and was an instructor for Texas State Fire Schools at Texas A&M.

Frank is survived by his wife Linda L. Bardwell; mother-in-law Martha Latimer of Texas City, TX; sister Sydney Roberts of Katy, TX.; six nieces and nephews and numerous grand nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.  Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, May 9, 2008 at the funeral home with Pastor Bobby Gass, officiating.  Interment will be at Forest Park East.  Honorary Pallbearers will be James Pedley, Kenneth Webb, Fred Carmichael, Jack Tinsley, Joe Howell, Emeroy Fauntnot, Bobby Joe Garza and Danny Barker.

In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to Hospice Care Team, Inc. 1708 Auburn, Suite C, Texas City, Texas  77591-2436.

John James Metcalf

John James Metcalf, 63, passed away on April 25, 2008 in Puento Fijo,Venezula. He was born August 13, 1944 , in Dickinson , TX , to parents, John J. and Mary F. Metcalf. John was a past member of Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Mirian Leida Metcalf; daughters, Jamie Marie Metcalf, Shannon Jo Metcalf; stepdaughters, Stacy Culver, Josmir Mendoza de Arias; sons, Rolland Dan Hall, John Joshua Metcalf; stepsons, Jose Mendoza Rodriguez, Carlos Mendoza Rodriguez; sisters, Carolyn Metcalf, Dovelene Metcalf; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. , Friday, May 2, 2008 at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson , TX .

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Martha Sue Buchanan Dulaney

Martha Sue Buchanan Dulaney, 50, a resident of Alvin, formerly a longtime resident of La Marque,   passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at her home.  Martha was born October 28, 1957, to Roland and Rosalie Buchanan Sr. in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque.  Martha was involved with the Galveston County and Brazoria County 4-H, Galveston County Fair and Rodeo Youth Summer Series, and Queen’s Contest for Brazoria County Fair and Rodeo.

She is survived by her loving husband Donald Dulaney; daughter Jennifer Dulaney; mother Rosalie Buchanan of Santa Fe; sister Mary Crouch and husband George, brothers  Roland Buchanan Jr, David Buchanan and wife Michelle, Kenneth Buchanan and wife Stacey; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Wanda and Eldon Dulaney of Alvin.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas.  Funeral Service will at 10 AM Friday, May 2, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Marque, with Pastor C.O. Magee, officiating.  Interment will be at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.

Pallbearers will be David Tilley, Seth Williams, Landry Craven, Mark Haddock, Brent Ford and Kent Delaney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) at M. D. Anderson, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030

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James Madison McElwee

James Madison McElwee, 70, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Houston, Texas. He was born on June 2, 1937 to Captain Henry Grady McElwee and Jessie Bell Lowe McElwee in Port Arthur, Texas. Jim proudly graduated from Nederland High School in 1956 as a member of the Nederland Bulldogs under coach Bum Phillips and attended Texas A&M University and North State University. He served his country proudly during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1965. He was an accomplished private pilot and began his love of flying at Jefferson County Airport during his high school years. His love for boating began early in his life. Around the Clear Lake area, he was lovingly known as “The Admiral” who led a fleet of brave Captains for many years at Watergate Yacht Club and South Shore Harbor. Golf was also a favorite past-time. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Texas City since 1965.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Henry “Sonny”, sisters Jessie Pearl and Susie Mae and step-son, David Michael Christopher.

Jim is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 23 years, Shirley of Pearland, son, Brent of Anchorage, Alaska, son, Scott and wife Jeanne of Nederland, and daughter Star Black-Thompson and husband Memphis of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by his sister Helen Broussard of Lafayette, Louisiana, and sister Maude Doyle and husband Harry of  Port Arthur. He leaves to cherish his memory six grandchildren; Ryan and Cory McElwee of Anchorage, Alaska and Erin, Julia and Jason McElwee of Nederland, and Marc Smith and wife, Jen of Parkersburg, West Virginia. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of loving and caring friends. He will be greatly missed by his adoring Maltese, his constant companion Sam Houston McElwee.

Jim was admired by his business and personal friends for his honesty, integrity, cheerfulness and devotion to his wife and family. He definitely gave back to all he touched throughout his life. He leaves a legacy woven with love, honor and character. The world will be a lot less joyful because we have lost a most generous and gentle soul.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 12:30 p.m until 1:30 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581, with Pastor Brent Pittman officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.

Bobbie Elizabeth Bacon

LaVerla E. Horton

LaVerla E. Horton, 88, of League City, passed away April 26, 2008. She was born January 25, 1920, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Burl and Dorsa Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel Harry W. Horton, who was retired from the U.S. Army; son, First Lt. Harry W. Horton, Jr.; and by Smith W. Hartley, to whom she was married for two years. LaVerla was the greatest mother in the world, and enjoyed traveling the world. She was a member of the League City United Methodist Church, the First Christian Church in Texas City, TX, and she was president and secretary of the Christian Women’s Fellowship in Texas City. She was also secretary of UTMB Retiree’s Association, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and had a dual membership in Cushing, OK and Texas City. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Peggy) Horton of League City; son, Donald W. Horton and wife, Sheri, of Tavernier, FL; granddaughters, Brandi Renee Horton, and Amie Owens; great-grandson, Christian Owens; nieces, Carol Hasserd, Barbara Richardson, her husband, Donny, and their sons, Joe Beck and Michael; great-niece, Stacy Day, her husband, Shane, and their son, Dylan; stepsons, Smith W. Hartley, Jr. and wife, Ernestine, J.C. Hartley and wife, Carol, Harry Hartley and wife, Judy; step-daughters, Faye Trevino and husband, Joe, Betty Markovich and husband, Marco, Sue Willis and husband, Bubba; and numerous grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at League City United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the League City United Methodist Church “Foundation for the Future,” 1411 W. Main St., League City, TX  77573.

 We love you dearly,

We will miss you,

We know you are in Heaven with God.

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Roger Phillip Day

Roger Phillip Day, born on February 13, 1943, in Houston, Texas passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the age of 65 in Webster, TX.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Aina Day and son, Jody Ryan Day. He is survived by son Derek Day of Kemah, TX, daughter D'Ann Day Dean, son-in-law Tony Dean, grandsons Dustin and Darren Dean and grandaughter Delanie Dean of Madisonville, TX and daughter Misty Day of Kemah, TX.
Roger, affectionately known as "Ra-Ra", also leaves behind many, many friends who touched and were touched by him over the years he lived in the Kemah/Clear Lake area.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in his name to the Bay Area, Up the Street, Waterfront, Clear Creek Club or the Club of your choice.
A Memorial/Life Celebrarion Service will be held in Roger's honor Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 5:00 p.m., at Sylvan Beach Pavilion, 1 Sylvan Beach Drive, LaPorte, Texas.

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Elizabeth Moody Buckley
Elizabeth Moody Buckley, 65, passed away on April 23, 2008 in Webster, TX. She was born to Garland Moody and Marjorie McDonald in Aransas Pass, Texas. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Bob Buckley. She is survived by her sons Todd Hester and his wife Kathryn, Blake Lee and his wife Lynda, Chris Buckley and Robby Buckley. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Dylan Hester, Rylie Hester and Luke Lee.
Elizabeth worked as a Teacher for many years and enjoyed working for NASA. For the past five years she found a new passion working for Herbalife. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at Unity Church Of The Bay Area - 1911 Hwy 3 South, League City, Texas 77573

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Pastor Marcelo Ramos Garcia

Pastor Marcelo Ramos Garcia, 62, resident of Dickinson , Texas , passed away on April 20, 2008 . He is survived by his wife Maria Garcia; daughters, Maria Juana Garcia, Maria Elena Bell and husband Michael, and Maria Isabel Jimenez and husband Julio; son, Marcelo Garcia, Jr. and wife Mary; sisters Ester Segura and husband Robert, and Angilita Vasquez and husband Guadalupe; brothers, Martin Garcia and Francisco Garcia and wife Mary; grandchildren, Arturo Cantu, Amanda Cantu, Mikaela Garcia, Christian Garcia, Peter Holguin, Joseph Bell, Natasha Jimenez, Ashley Garcia; great grand child Naudia Cantu; the congregation of PIB and Pine Drive Community Church; and many friends and family. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Dickinson , Texas . A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson , Texas .  Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster , Texas .

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Patricia Allen 

Patricia Allen of Alvin , Texas passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008 in Corpus Christi , Texas . She was born on October 3, 1961 in Sugarland , Texas to Able and Cruz Sisneros.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Paul Michael Allen, daughter, Jennifer Lorraine Allen, sons; Damon Michael Allen and Riley Craig Allen. Also surviving Patricia are her sisters; Mary Helen Galvan, Cruz Rodriguez, Josephine Chapa and Martha Ann Schatz, brothers; Robert Sisneros, Eric Sisneros and Domingo Maturey and a niece and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Thursday April 24, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Corl-Crowder Funeral Home.  A Funeral Service will Friday April 25, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Corl-Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland , TX . Interment will follow at Oak Park Cemetery in Alvin , TX .

Robert L. Lackey

Robert L. Lackey, 57, of Bayou Vista passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at his home in Bayou Vista. Robert was founder of Air by Lackey in 1990 and had been a lifelong resident of La Marque . Though his life here on earth was short, he accomplished many great things.  He was very proud of his title as Master Mason of both the LaMarque and Dickinson lodges.  He was also the Secretary Treasurer for the 4 wheeler division of the El Mina Shriners.  He was an active member of the Elks Lodge and Knights of Columbus as well.  Robert loved to spend his "spare" time bowling, playing cards, fishing, boating and bragging about his 2 Aggie daughters and his beautiful grandbabies.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed helping anyone and everyone.  All who knew him would agree that his smile alone could light up a room.  He was by far one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all. 

Robert was born August 19, 1950 in Galveston , Texas to Martin L. and Dora Lackey. He was preceded in death by his father Martin L. Lackey and his brother Chuck Lackey. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Vicky Lackey; daughters, Hillary Hunter and husband Phillip of Missouri City, Lorie Lackey-Morton and husband Brent of Friendswood, mother, Dora Bosworth and husband Sonny; sisters Dana Florence and husband Monte of Bulverde, TX, Linda Hulbert and husband Rick of League City and Sherry Vetter and husband Jim of Houston; brothers Martin “Sonny” Lackey and wife Brenda of Santa Fe, Jerry Lackey and wife Ilona of Panama, Gary Lackey of Dickinson; grandchildren Harrison Hunter, Parker Hunter and Kennedy Morton. Mr. Lackey is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends, and his dog, Joy.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday April 17, 2008 at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque , Texas . Funeral service will be Friday 11:00 a.m. April 18, 2008 in the Chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Terri Trainor officiating.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Burns Institute 815 Market St. Galveston , TX 77550.

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Christine E. Remollino 

Christine E. Remollino 86 of Texas City passed away on April 13, 2008 at Manor Care in Webster, TX.  Born on March 15, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Robert Wagner and Louise Lutz, Chris and family moved to Texas in 1968 and resided in Texas City, where she was a homemaker.  Christine leaves behind her son Joseph F. Remollino and his wife Sarah, of Alvin; her daughter, Christine P. Pelletier (Tina) and her husband Brad, of Webster; her son Steven A. Remollino of Texas City; sister Kay Syper of Marietta, GA, and half-sister Louise Flanagan of Atlanta, GA, brother-in-law, Anthony Remollino of Parsippany, NJ; Earl DeGeer, Jr, whom Christine called her adopted son, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Christine joins in passing her husband, Joseph D. Remollino; sisters Anne Elberth and Frances Barone; brothers Edward Wagner, George Wagner, and Fred Wagner; parents Louise and Robert Wagner, and step-father John Smith.  Visitation will be held at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, TX on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.  A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.  The Remollino and Pelletier families would like to thank the doctors and staffs of Mainland Medical Center, Triumph Hospital-Clear Lake, Manor Care Health Services Webster, and Hospice Care Team, Inc. of Texas City. Memorials in Christine’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association, or Theater Under the Stars.

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Henry Virgil Lyle

Henry Virgil Lyle, 80 of Texas City passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2008 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City.

Henry was born December 12, 1927 in Cedar Town, Georgia to Perry Virgil and Montie Beatrice Lyle.  Henry was a veteran of the US Army and a general contractor for over fifty years.  Henry was preceded in death by his parents Perry Virgil Lyle and Montie Beatrice Mull Lyle; sons Larry Lyle, Henry Lyle, Jr. and step-son; step-daughter Terry McCoy; five sisters and one brother; Henry is survived by his wife Dorothy “Dot” Lyle of thirty-nine years; son Roger and wife Beverly Lyle; daughter Donna and husband Johnny Doss; son John Michael Lyle and wife Barbara; step-daughter Ann and husband Doug Hedrick; four brothers, one sister; grandchildren John Michael Doss, Jr. and Kristy Wilson and numerous step grandchildren;

Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with funeral service at 11:00 a.m.  Graveside service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

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