Deborah “Debbie” Kay Medrano, 71, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on April 25th, 2026. She was born in Texas City, TX on November 26th, 1954 to James and Minnie Pourchot. She retired from UTMB and was a faithful member of Clear Creek Community Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Pourchot, and her son, Austin Englebosch.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, Alex Medrano Jr., her stepdaughter, Michelle Polanco (Paul), her sisters, Patty Sharp (Ricky), and Susan Plasek (Patty Perthius). Her brothers, Jim Pourchet (Cindy) and Mickey Pourchet (Connie). Her father-in-law, Alex Medrano, Sr.; mother-in-law, Delia Terry; sister-in-law, Susie Rausavljevich. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Elizabeth Runnels (Jance), Emily Murdoch (Jonathan), Stephen Englebosch, Alexandria Polanco, Summer Polanco, and Arianna Polanco. And of course, her son by choice, Joe Culpepper (Heather).

Deborah, Debbie, Deb, my loving, Spiritual, forgiving wife. Grandma to many and a loving friend to many more. We were supposed to travel many more roads together and pick up many more rocks. Because of your love for the Frio River and spending many summers at Garner State Park with your parents and family I would not have experienced and cherished the times we had with family and friends at our house on the Frio River. You were my rock for 27 wonderful years. My only comfort now is to know you have no more pain and you are with our Heavenly Father, Austin and your parents. I will continue to pick up rocks and know you will be there with me and Frio. Till we are together again I will always have you in my mind and heart.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 4120 Scenic Drive, Dickinson, TX 77539