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George R. Timm
George R. Timm, born on July 13, 1922 in Berwin, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Houston. He will be missed by his children, and other loving family and friends.
Virginia Murphy
VIRGINIA MCCRAY MURPHY devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend died peacefully at home on July 23, 2009. Ralph, her loving husband of 57 years, preceded her in death in March 2008. Ginger leaves a legacy of strength and determination both of which were vividly displayed as she faced her most recent challenges. She is survived by her daughters Kay Goodrich and husband Tommy, and Karen Jensen and husband Greg; grandchildren Katy and Matthew Goodrich and Elizabeth and Parker Jensen; her sister Jane Freitag and husband Forrest and their family. Ginger was born on January 21, 1929 in Beaumont, Texas, to Jo and George McCray and lived all of her adult life in Houston where she devoted herself to her family, her friends, and her community. She was a member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, The Blue Bird Circle, Lakeside Country Club, and The Daughters of the American Revolution. She and Ralph were additionally blessed by many special friends with whom they shared years of wonderful adventures and happy memories. The family appreciates the special care shown by the entire staff of Odyssey Healthcare and especially the skillful dedication and loving support of Sheryl Turner, Mildred Hill, Jerlean Black, and Brenda Washington. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at Forest Park Westheimer with a service to celebrate her life following at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Chapelwood United Methodist Church. Rev. Mopsy Andrews will officiate. A reception will be held immediately after. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ralph B. Murphy Endowed Scholarship at Rice University, Office of Development- MS80, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892 or to the charity of your choice.
Jesse Barnhardt, Jr.
Jesse Barnhardt, Jr., born on February 22, 1920 in Honey Grove, TX, passed away in Simi Valley, California on July 17, 2009. Interment was held at Houston National cemetery, and Jesse will be missed by his buddies of the military.
Antonio Patricio
Antonio Aguado Patricio, born on April 11, 1939 in Manila, Philippines, passed away on July 16, 2009 in Houston. He will be missed by his loving family and a host of devoted friends.
Elizabeth V. Soph
Elizabeth Virginia Soph, born on December 8, 1918 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009 in Sugar Land, Texas.at the age of 90. She will be missed by her family.
Virginia Paty Ellison
Death came to VIRGINIA PATY ELLISON July 16, 2009. She is survived by her son and his wife, Keith and Kathleen Ellison of Houston, and her daughter, Jeannie, and grandson, Blake, of Salt Lake City. Her husband of 59 years, Jack K. Ellison, preceded her in death on November 19, 2007. The Ellisons moved to Austin in 1987 after Mr. Ellison's retirement, having resided earlier in New Orleans, Denver, and the San Francisco area. Mrs. Ellison was born in Paris Tx. in 1920, the daughter of W.B. and Jean Jackson Paty. She graduated from Paris Junior College and received a bachelor's degree from North Texas State University, where she subsequently taught journalism and served as publicity director before attending the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. In 1945, she received a master of science degree from Columbia and was awarded a Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship. She joined the news staff of the Baltimore Evening Sun and served in the Sunpapers' London Bureau. Following her marriage in 1948, she was a reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune and later served as a journalism instructor at Tulane University. During her active years, her interests in Austin included volunteering at the LBJ Presidential Library and membership in AAUW, the English-Speaking Union, Austin Newcomers, and the Austin Woman's Club, as well as book-discussion groups and swim club at Crenshaw's. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She moved to Houston in March of 2008 following the death of her husband and resided there with her son and his wife. The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. "Which can say more Than this rich praise That you alone are you."
Frieda S. Pickering
Frieda S. Pickering, 88, born on March 31, 1921 in Wakeeny, Kansas, passed away on July 15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. She will be missed by many family members and friends.
Stan T. Holmstrom
Stan Thomas Holmstrom, born on December 1, 1952 in Taylor, TX passed away on July 14, 2009 in Houston at the age of 56. He will be very much missed by his family members and other loving friends.
Antonio Ruiz, Jr.
ANTONIO RUIZ, JR., born December 16, 1952 in Robstown, TX, passed away in Houston on July 12, 2009. A retired Sergeant First Class, Tony was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Gatekeepers), and currently employed by the Harris County Juvenile Probation Dept. Survived by his wife, Claudia; son, Justin; daughters, Julie, MaryAnn, and Amanda; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, and one sister. Visitation, Thursday, July 16, 2009 beginning at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services, 7723 Beechnut, with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Tony's life and Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am, Friday, July 17, 2009 in the Chapel of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079.
Diane Lamerne Laverty Dicks
DIANE LAMERNE LAVERTY DICKS passed away July 13, 2009 with her family at her side, after an extended illness. She was born April 29, 1946 in Houston. She earned B.A. degree in 1968 from Houston Baptist University in Piano Performance and a Masters in Biochemistry from the University of Houston in 1971. Upon graduation, she joined the lab of Dr. Arthur Beaudet at Baylor College of Medicine as a researcher, where she worked for over 37 years, rising to the position of Lab Manager. Per Dr. Beaudet, she was an enormous contributor to the growth and accomplishments of medical genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and he relied on her help and advice on every aspect of running the lab. She helped to train over 70 postdoctoral physicians and scientists and numerous graduate students during her time at Baylor. She was counted on daily for her knowledge and advice by members of the lab and by faculty members. She was a contributor to many research discoveries in genetics and was acknowledged for her assistance in many medical publications throughout the years. Diane is preceded in death by her mother Hazel Dickinson Laverty. Diane is survived by her husband of 33 years Richard Burton Dicks; son William Burton Dicks and wife Jill; daughter Anne Louise Dicks Heyden and husband Thomas; grandchildren Coralee Diane Dicks and Madison Elizabeth Dicks; brother Paul Hazen Laverty; sister Dona Laverty Nussbaum; and father Harold Hazen Laverty; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Diane was an active member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Texas Triumph Register and was a life-long member and Bible teacher at ChristChurch Presbyterian, where services will be held Friday afternoon, July 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Mo-Ranch Presbyterian Conference Center Greenhouse Fund in Hunt, Texas.
Elba L. Vargas
Elba L. Vargas, 73, born on June 3, 1936 in Guatemala, passed away on July 13, 2009 in Houston, Texas. A Memorial Service celebrating Elba's life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the Miller Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Robert; sons, Steven and Harry; a daughter, as well as other family members and friends.
Lyn Cuddeby
Lyn Cuddeby, 61, born on August 21, 1947 in Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on July 13, 2009 in Missouri City, Texas. He will be missed dearly by his wife, as well as many other loving family members and friends.
Richard T. Tarbutton
Richard T. Tarbutton, born on September 30, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on July 11, 2009 in Houston. He was 71. Richard will be missed by his wife, Andrea, and many other loving family members and friends.
Jean Elizabeth Shesler
Jean Elizabeth Shesler, born on June 17, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 10, 2009 in Houston, Texas at the age of 88. Jean will be missed by her family and the many whose lives she touched.
Julia Anne Gomma
Julia Anne Gomma, 47, of Pearland, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Houston. She was born on July 21, 1961 in Galveston, Texas, and is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Aviles and Julia Herrera. She will be sorely missed by her husband, Mohamed Gomma; daughters, Amanda, Natalia, and Victoria; 4 grandchildren, 15 brothers, 2 sisters, and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held in the Miller Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009 with a Funeral Service following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery in Galveston.
Irene F. Roden
IRENE FAULK RODEN Nov. 23, 1919 - July 8, 2009 An earthly angel has joined her heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her mother Alice Lea Harper Faulk, her father James Monroe Faulk, her sisters Catherine Faulk Gay, Lucy Faulk Berkman and her brother James Monroe Faulk, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Sam Roden, and her children: Betsy Roden Scheffe and her husband, Steve Scheffe; Tommy Roden; Cathy Roden Houston and grandchildren: Michael and Trish Scheffe; Aden and Amy Lasseter; Brian and Lucy Scheffe; Andrew Roden and Laura and Miles Roden; Sam Houston and great grandchildren: Will and Lee Scheffe; Haley, Luke, Harper and Henley Lasseter; Jack and Ellie Roden. She was born in Austin, Texas on November 24, 1919. She grew up in Austin, graduated from Austin High School and attended the University of Texas. It was at UT where she met and married
her Chemistry tutor, Sam Roden. Irene and Sam settled in Houston where they reared their three children. She was very active with her church, St. Andrews Presbyterian, where she served as Director of Children's Ministries among many other activities, and in her later years, with Hospitality Apartments serving families of cancer patients. Irene loved to laugh. She spent her life unselfishly tending to the needs of others. Irene intensely loved her vast network of friends and family with whom she stayed in continuous communication. Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Saturday, July 11, 2:00 p.m., 5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Irene Roden may be made to Hospitality Apartments, 7219 Cecil, Houston, Texas 77030 or St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Brett A. Harper
Brett Anthony Harper, born on April 12, 1970 in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 in Houston at the age of 39. He leaves behind two young daughters, and his family who is heartbroken at their loss.
Bobby G. Askew
BOBBY GENE ASKEW was called home to eternal rest on July 5th, 2009 at age 79 after years of fighting cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty one years, Ann, his sons, John Britton of Atlanta, GA and Robert Lee of Houston, TX, his daughter, Elizabeth Carter of Houston, TX, and his sisters, Helen A Smitley and Virginia A Young of Shenandoah, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, J.B. and Morris Edward of Dekalb, TX, and his sister, Billie Bond of Houston, TX. Bobby was born on August 25, 1929 in McCamey, TX to Joseph Britton and LeElla Askew Wright. He grew up in San Benito, TX and attended San Benito High School. Bobby joined the Marine Corps, and later attended Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX, where he was a cheerleader and elected most popular student. He went on to The University of Texas at Austin where he met his wife-to-be. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and was recalled into the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant. Bobby's career took him and his family to many places. He lived and worked in Houston, TX, Wichita, KS, Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX, among other cities. He retired from the Honeywell Corporation, as a Senior Contract Analyst / Regional Business Manager in Dallas, Texas. In 2005, he and his wife moved to the Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston. Funeral services will be held at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church at 6221 Main Street in Houston, TX on Thursday, July 9th at 10am. The Rev John W. Price will officiate. Donations in memoriam should be sent to St. Francis Academy of Salina, Kansas (800-423-1342).
Deborah Kay Unruh
DEBORAH KAY KEEVER UNRUH, 49, passed away July 5, 2009. She is survived by her children, Shawn Bahrami and Krystal Unruh. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services, 7723 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074. A Memorial Service celebrating Deborah's life will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 11:00 a.m. also at Miller Funeral Chapel. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Krystal, a son, and many other loving family members and friends. Debbie had a zest for life, a contagious smile, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.
Russell Vaughn
RUSSELL W. VAUGHN went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 4, 2009. He was born in Providence, RI on September 22, 1928 to Ethel and Earl Vaughn. Russell is preceded in death by his son, Mark; brother, David; and sisters, Doris Smith and Norma Woodson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Vaughn; daughter, Leslie and husband Jim Beam, grandchildren, Brandon, Reagan, and Caden; brother, Robert; and sister, Muriel Robley. A 27 year member of Westbury Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Russ also loved to travel with his family and spent many summers in Maine. A Celebration of Russ's life will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 2:00 pm, at Westbury Baptist Church, 10426 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77096. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Russ's name to Westbury Baptist Church Youth Choir.
Gregory J. Jungeblut
GREG JUNGEBLUT left peacefully for Heaven on July 3, 2009. He was at home, surrounded by his wife and three sons after an inspirational 29 month battle with brain cancer. Greg was born on Nov. 2, 1950 in New Orleans. Left to cherish his memory are Laura, his wife and best friend of 36 years, his sons Adam (and his wife Robyn), Neal, Grant and the littlest joys of his life, his grandchildren William, Avery and due in Oct., Lilly. He is also survived by his parents, Jules and Evelyn Jungeblut and siblings David (Betty), Judy Frentz (Dennis) and Diane Luminais (Tommy). Also mourning his loss are his mother-in-law Alice Sanders and brother-in-law Pat Sanders (Brenda) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Greg's happiest moments were spent with his family. He also devoted countless hours to St. John Vianney, Boy Scouts of America, Strake Jesuit, and most recently MDAnderson as a volunteer. The family would like to thank the heroes at MD Anderson especially Drs. Vinay Puduvalli and Jeff Weinberg, as well as Debbie and Angie for their devotion to Greg. To celebrate Greg's life there will be a Memorial Mass at 2PM on Friday, July 17 at St. John Vianney, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston 77079. A reception will follow. Rather than flowers Greg would prefer to be remembered with a donation to the Gregory J. Jungeblut Fund for Brain Cancer Research c/o MDAnderson and Dr. Puduvalli, PO Box 4486, Houston, 77210-4486 or by phone at 1-800-525-5841. Greg would also ask that you make a commitment to do something each day for someone who cannot return the action.
Alice Axelson
January 18, 1911 - April 04, 2011
Alice Constance Carlson Axelson, 100, born in Brooklyn, NY on January 18, 1911, went Home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2011. She was a loving and supportive wife, mo the r, grandmo the r, and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of over 70 years, The Rev. Lawrence R. Axelson, and by her sisters E the l Johnson and Lillian Bent. She is survived by her children, Kenneth and Erma Axelson of Houston, Janet and Dale Imig of Houston, and Roland and Anita Riggio Axelson of We the rsfield, Connecticut . She is also survived by sisters-in-law Helen Axelson of Houston and Avis Axelson of Santa Rosa, California . She has six grandchildren: Anne Hochfelder (Adam) [Flower Mound, TX); David Axelson (Laura) [Atlanta, GA]; Daniel Imig (Julia)[Alexandria, VA]; Steven Imig [Austin, TX]; Cloe Axelson Hanson (Sam) [Boston, MA]; Lucas Axelson (engaged to Elizabeth Brogan) [Boston, MA]. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Jacob and Sarah Hochfelder; Emma, Mary, Margaret and Rachel Axelson. Two nieces and a nephew also survive, as well as a number of other members of her extended family. She was a graduate of Maxwell Teacher Training College in Brooklyn, New York . As a pastor's wife, she was the number one supporter of her beloved husband as she joined him in ministry. She spent a life time reaching out and supporting others. She loved visiting shut-ins and those in need. She was a letter and note writer well into her nineties, and must have written thousands of letters, notes and cards. She possessed the gift of hospitality, entertaining countless groups for meals in the ir home, as well as preparing food for others in their time of need. Through the years, she taught innumerable classes, both for adults and for children. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Clarewood House Retirement Community, 7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, TX 77036, with the Rev. Thomas Hill, Chaplain, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated for ei the r Clarewood House, or to First Methodist Houston Downtown Renovation Fund, 1320 Main Street, Houston TX 77002 . The family offers their profound thanks to the wonderful staff of the Extended Care Center of Clarewood House for their love and care of our mother during these last several years.
James Byrne
JAMES BERNARD BYRNE, 65, passed away on July 2nd, 2009 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, TX after complications due to a severe illness. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, he moved to Houston, TX in 1978. Recently retired after 39 years in the Oil and Gas industry as an Electrical Engineer, he received his degrees from Belmont Abbey College and North Carolina State at Raleigh, NC as well as a Masters in Electrical Engineering from the Univ. of New Hampshire. Beloved husband of 32 years he is survived by his wife Nancy Moran Byrne, daughters Jennifer and Colleen, and sons Bryan and James. Other survivors include his brother, Rev. John Francis Byrne and cherished sister Helen Marie Byrne Dooley as well as many relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 6th at St. Francis de Sales Church, 8100 Roos Rd, Houston, TX 77036.
Mary T. Johnston
Mary Taylor Johnston, 85, born on May 15, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to join her husband with The Lord on July 2, 2009. She was a woman of strong faith and is an inspiration to us all. Mary will be missed by her daughter, Kelly, as well as her grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.
Patricia L. Cunningham
Patricia Lee Cunningham, 54, of Houston, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born on June 17, 1955 in Houston, and had touched the lives of many. She will be missed by all who knew her.
John J. McSweeney
John Joseph McSweeney, born on June 13, 1934 in Tewdsbury, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 in Kingwood, Texas. He will be missed by his son, Kevin, and other loving family members and friends.
Brian Littleton
Brian Torres Littleton went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2009, at 7:44 p.m.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 777 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Brian's name to First United Methodist Church Mansfield at the above address.
Brian lived in Houston, where he blessed many lives with his tender heart and joyful spirit.
Born Feb. 11, 1974, in Dallas, Brian was the youngest of three children. He grew up in Mansfield and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a B.A. degree.
He was preceded in death by his biological father, Pete Torres.
Survivors: His mother and father, B.J. and Mary Ann Littleton; his partner, David Pierce; his siblings, Joni and Mark; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives; and numerous friends who loved him dearly.
