Obituaries

May 27, 2017

May 25, 2017

John Henry Ahlers, Sr. passed from this life on May 25, 2017 to join his beloved wife of 63 years, Colleen.

 

John’s story began in Yoakum, Texas, in De Witt County, where he was born on November 9, 1935, to Erline Ullmann and Henry F. Ahlers.

 

On Saturday, April 30, 1954, just before John graduated from Roy Miller...

May 24, 2017

Clara Sowersby passed away May 24, 2017. She was born August 1, 1931 in McGrew, Nebraska to John and Ruby Lacey Marshall. She had owned Clara's Diner in Lagarto, Texas. Clara was preceded in death by her parents and husband, William George Sowersby. She is survived by her significant other; David Theodore 'Ted' Schleuter; 1 daughter; Cheryl Dixon of San...

May 20, 2017

James Alfred Burrus II passed away on May 20, 2017 at the age of 90. A proud Texas A&M graduate, he was born in Bonham, TX, spent much of his early life in Baytown and most of his adult life in Portland, TX. He was an accountant for Texaco for over 30 years before his retirement. He was an active...

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

Iverrene Senne Johnson, 83 years old, met her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 19, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Iverrene was born to Louis and Elva Bell Senne in Hondo, TX on July 27, 1933.  Iverrene is survived by James Johnson, her husband of nearly 60 years, her daughters Sherry (Martin) Parrish and Shelly (Kevin) Pyatte, grandchildren...

May 16, 2017

Hertha Erna Fuhrken Buehring , 94, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Orange Grove, Texas. Hertha was born June 19, 1922, to Henry and Bertha Fuhrken in Orange Grove. She and Harry owned Harry's Grocery and Market. she also worked at Orange Grove ISD cafeteria, Orange Crate, Senior Citizen Center, Boy Scout and Girl Scout Camps. She was a...

May 14, 2017

Our Momo was given the greatest gift ever on Mother’s Day, to be called by our Lord. Juanita Barrera Hernandez, 80 years old, born August 9, 1936, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was a resident of Portland Texas. She was joined by her mother (Catarina), father (Ricardo), brothers Reyes, Alejandro, Ponciano Ricardo Jr. and Martin....

May 8, 2017

Floyd Norman Webb, a lifelong resident of Mathis, Texas entered eternal rest surrounded by his family in his home on May 8, 2017 at the age of 64 after a year long battle with cancer. Floyd was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 9, 1952 to Floyd Thurston and Patricia Graham Webb. He work on the family farm until...

May 4, 2017

Perry Kim White entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, May 4th at age 62. Kim was born in Friona, TX and lived in Portland, TX. He was married to Vicki White and had 3 children, Kreg White, Kyle White, Kristi White Caron. Kim was employed in the oilfield for many years and was a master mason with the Portland...

May 2, 2017

Jose E. Zamora, 79 passed away at his home on May 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born on August 3, 1937 in McAllen, Texas to Pedro Luis and Maria DeLos Angels Marin Zamora. Jose was a member and usher at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Apr 18, 2017

                Christopher S. Mushel was called home to the Lord on April 18, 2017.  Chris was a loving husband and father.  He was very generous and enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing, hunting and camping. He served in the army as an avionics mechanic and retired from the CCAD as a tool designer.  He was a loyal Minnesota Vikings and San...

Apr 17, 2017

Delroy Vernon Winsauer, age 88, died April 17, 2017. He was born March 20, 1929 in Seguin, Texas to Albert and Ida Winsauer. He served in the U. S. Army and was a farmer and Methodist. Delroy was preceded in death by a brother Alton Winsauer. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Winsauer, two daughters Susan (Glenn) Jostes and...

Apr 17, 2017

Julia Garcia, 92, was peacefully called home by our Heavenly Father on April 17, 2017. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love and happy spirit. Very accepting of God’s will and always making the best out of any situation that she encountered. Julia was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 15, 2017

Jerry E. Dorminy passed away on April 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19th, 1925, in Hoboken, GA, to Dr. Andrew Cornelius and Norabell Dorminy. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Chris Williams and Marjorie Welch, and brother, Dr. Bill Dorminy.

Jerry graduated from Hoboken High School and...

Apr 14, 2017

Scott C. Rushton passed away April 14, 2017. He was born June 24, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to DeForest M. and Wilma Rushton. He served in the Navy and worked for Berry Construction for over 54 years. Mr. Rushton was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Rushton; 2 brothers, DeForest Marco Rushton and Harrison Rushton and a granddaughter,...

Apr 5, 2017

Rafael Solis (45) died on April 5 2017. He was born on June 9, 1971. Surviving family members are his mother Odilia Solis, son Conner Solis, daughter Jaclyn Solis, two brothers Mario Solis Jr. (Elizabeth Solis) and Rudy Solis (Diana Solis), nephews Alexander Solis, Marcus Solis, Nicholas Solis, and Emmanuel Solis, nieces Leanna Solis and Miranda Solis.

Apr 2, 2017

Louie Arvel Condry peacefully passed away this morning, April 2, 2017. Mr. Condry was born May 23, 1935 in Crystal City, Texas to William Jefferson and Hazel Condry. Mr.Condry served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Catherine Lee Condry. He was affectionately known as dad...

Mar 26, 2017

Cherie G. Smith Moore  of Portland, Texas,  passed from this life on March 26, 2017, after a brief but brave fight with pancreatic cancer.  Cherie was born August 22, 1959, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to parents, Wm. A. and Sharon Dixon Smith.  She was one of three children born to Bill and Sharon and because of a military transfer, Cherie became...

Mar 22, 2017

Maria DeLos Angeles Samaniego Olivarez died March 22, 2017. She was born June 17, 1947 in Glendale, Arizona to Pedro and Carmen Samaniego. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers David, Robert and Arnold Samaniego. She is survived by her husband, Jose; three daughters Angie Padilla of Corpus Christi, Annette Vela and Elena Amador both of...