Obituaries

Jane Alma Vande Zande, long time resident of Dickinson, Texas and recently of Tomball, Texas passed from this life, Friday, May 19, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born to proud parents Peter and Fannie Veltman, December 31, 1923 in...

Lorant Garban born April 4, 1932 departed for his heavenly home on May 19, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents Aladar and Erszebet and brother Robert. Beloved husband of Julia, adoring father of Kathy & Kelly, father – in –...

Josephine Melgoza, 81, passed away May 18, 2017. She was born August 26,1935 in Dallas, Texas to parents Frank and Josephine Hernandez. She had been a resident of Friendswood since 1976. Josephine was of the Catholic faith. She was a nurturing,...

Lawrence “Bull” Hernandez Sr., 75, of Texas City passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 in Texas City. He was born April 6, 1942 in Galveston, Texas to Rogers and Aurora Hernandez. He was a lifelong resident of Texas City for over 50...

Deacon Joe Rubio of Dickinson, a long-time advocate for the poor and marginalized, passed peacefully into eternal rest on May 21, one day after his 78^th birthday.  A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he built a public legacy of service...

Minerva Helene Baca Poling 1932-2017 peacefully passed away surrounded by those who loved her on May 19, 2017. She was born to Amado and Inez Baca in Albuquerque, NM.  She attended St Vincent Academy in Albuquerque, NM.  She was preceded in death...

Elvira “Doc” Consuelo Riesgo de Pieri died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 peacefully at home in The Woodlands after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born December 22, 1969 in Houston and was 47 years old. Children were a central focus for...

Gordyn Samuel “Buddy” Kirschner, 86, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. Buddy was born October 8, 1930, in Galveston, Texas.  He graduated from Ball High School, Galveston, Texas in 1949, and pitched for two farm clubs associated with...

Carl E. Jolibois, of League City, Texas passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born September 3, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas to Gaston Louis and Lonnie D. Jolibois. He is preceded in death by...

E.  Ruth “Cox” Kammer, 80, of Pearland passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Alvin, Texas. She was born August 24, 1936 to Charles and Ruby Larrison in Bryan, Texas. Ruth raised goats and was an avid reader, which her favorite was...