“Can’t Never Could” was her mantra, a gentle retort she offered anytime she sensed an attitude of defeat or unbelief in anyone, namely in her two daughters. It was a posture nestled deep in her heart – no wonder she endured... 
In Loving Memory of Phyllis Paulette Shipman
July 28, 1950-May 8, 2026
Phyllis Paulette Shipman passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026. Paulette was born on July 28, 1950, in Lubbock to Fred and Margie Thompson. She attended...
A Celebration of Life
November 28, 1933 – May 9, 2026
Vera June Aurich’s 92-year life journey ended May 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and Alec Jones, her brother, Hural Jones, and her husband,...
Mary Elizabeth Phipps, 90, of La Marque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in La Marque. Mary was born June 23, 1935, in Dallas Texas, to James and Florence English. Mary graduated from La Marque High School, Class of 1952;... 
Dyanna Irizarry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, was born on July 11, 1962, and passed away in the early morning hours of April 28, 2026. Her passing leaves a deep ache in the hearts of those who loved her,... 
Brenda Lynn Speer, 66, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. Born on January 16, 1960, in Houston, Texas, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Edwin Frank Matusek and Bernice Mary Kramr Matusek. A lifelong resident of Pearland,... 
Kim DeYoung, 69, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1956, in Hamshire, Texas, and was a longtime resident of League City, Texas.
Kim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in... 
Barbara McGee Walther, 77, of Alvin, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1948, in Kingsville, Texas, to Travis Lee McGee and Constance Joyce Burris.
Barbara graduated from Texas A&I University with a bachelor’s degree in Health and... 
Thomas “Tom” Gibbons, lovingly known to many as “Gris,” “Griswold,” and “Yank,” passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on October 21, 1956, Tom was raised in Buffalo before making Texas his home at the age of... 
James “Jim” Edward Howe, born March 27, 1944, in Wellsville, NY, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was 82 years old.
Jim enjoyed a life filled with friends, family, and animals. He worked for more than 42 years with NASA —...