Obituaries

Woodrow Abner

Woodrow Abner (1940-2026) Woodrow “Woody” Abner, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 11, 2026 in League City, Texas. He was born on May 26, 1940 in Kentucky to parents James Abner and Verna Felty. Woody was always a real go-getter, starting work at a very young age selling newspapers outside a...
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Brian Kenneth Bartz

Brian was the very definition of Love - patient, kind, trusting, accepting, generous and hopeful - treating everyone in his life with warmth and affection Brian was born in Baytown, Texas on April 14, 1960, to a humble, hardworking father from Wisconsin and a gracious, gregarious...
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Howell Ray Puckett

Howell Ray Puckett, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his childhood home. He was born on January 18, 1953 in Texas City, Texas to Howell and Wilma June Puckett of Bacliff, Texas. Howell, better known to his family and...
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Patricia Potier Fortier

Patricia (Patti) Potier Fortier, beloved wife, mom, Cookie, sister, aunt, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 65. Patti’s life was a testament to her unwavering love for her...
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John Michael McGowan

John Michael McGowan, 82, a resident of Santa Fe, Texas passed away on September 5, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1944 in Galveston, Texas to parents, Patrick Phillip McGowan, Sr. and Rose Camille Dolfi McGowan. John served his country in the...
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Ina M. Donnelly

Ina M. Donnelly, born November 7, 1933 in Stanley, North Dakota to Thomas and Leah Hanson, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Ina was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Stanley High School in 1951.  On...
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Diane Marie Ayala

Diane Marie Ayala, age 58, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, bringing an end to a long and difficult illness. She is finally free from suffering and has gone home to be with the Lord. Born in Sugar Land, Texas, on November...
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