Obituaries

Jorge Olvera

Jorge Olvera

May 28, 2016

Jorge Olvera 1974 - 2016

Jorge Olvera Gonzalez, 42, was born on March 9, 1974 in Houston, Texas and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Jorge was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and godfather. He had a great personality and touched many people with his positive attitude...

Avelino V. Castillo

Avelino V. Castillo

May 25, 2016

Avelino V. Castillo 1926 - 2016

Avelino V. Castillo, 90, was born on March 24, 1926 in Santa Monica, Coahuila, Mexico to Federico Castillo Duran and Enemecia Valdez and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Avelino was a man of Christ, and Evangelist and a strong man. Avelino...

Brianna "Nana" Faye Saenz

Brianna "Nana" Faye Saenz

May 25, 2016

Briana Faye Sanez "Nana" 2010 - 2016

Brianna "Nanna" Faye Saenz, 5, was born on December 2, 2010 in Pasadena, Texas and God called her home to reunite her with Angels on May 21, 2016. She was a Pre K student at Sparks Elementary School. Nana was a very beautiful, happy, energetic, and smart young lady that loved...

Sylvester Lara, Jr.

Sylvester Lara, Jr.

May 24, 2016

Sylvester Lara, Jr. 1956 ~ 2016

Sylvester Lara, Jr. son of Sylvester and Pauline Lara, was born October 19, 1956 in Richmond, Texas, and died on May 17, 2016 at the age of 59 in Houston, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Rosa Lima Galvan and Mary Galvan, He is survived by seven sisters: Christina Chavez...

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr.

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr.

May 24, 2016

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr. 1954 - 2016

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr., 61, was born on June 20, 1954 in Jalisco, Mexico and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 19, 2016 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Narcizo Ruiz; his brother, Narcizo Ruiz; and his sister, Carmen Ruiz....

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr.

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr.

May 23, 2016

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr. 1939 - 2016

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr., 76, was born on June 13, 1939 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Bautista Gonzalez Cantu and his mother, Olivia Garza. He...

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo

May 20, 2016

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo 1945 - 2016

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo, 70, was born on October 29, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Jesse James & Esther Martinez; our loving mother has reunited with our Heavenly Father on May 18, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving Mother and Grandmother; an honest, strong willed and stylish lady who spoke her mind....

Manuela Alvarado

Manuela Alvarado

May 20, 2016

Manuela Alvarado 1922 ~ 2016

Manuela Alvarado, 93, was born on July 23, 1922 in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico and went home with her heavenly Father on May 17, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Manuela was preceded in death by her father, Isidro Acevedo; her mother, Maria Amador; her husband, Francisco Alvarado; and her son, Rodrigo Alvarado. She is...

Lauro Arturo Sepulveda

Lauro Arturo Sepulveda

May 16, 2016

Lauro Arturo Sepulveda 1979 - 2016

Lauro was born on May 5, 1979 in Coahuila, Mexico to parents Hermilo and Rosalva Sepulveda. He joined his Heavenly Father on May 14, 2016 at the age of 37. Lauro was preceded in death by his father, Hermilo Sepulveda (August 31, 2014). He leaves his most unforgettable memories to his loving mother Rosalva; brothers, Lesandro, Orlando, Silvano,...

Manuel E. Garcia

Manuel E. Garcia

May 11, 2016

Manuel E. Garcia "Meme" 1940 - 2016

Manuel E. Garcia, 76, was born on February 16, 1940 in Sugarland, Texas and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2016 in Pasadena, Texas. Manuel is survived by his sons, Manuel Anthony Garcia & wife Hope, Gilbert Garcia & wife Yolanda, and Nicolas...

Debra Jean Martinez

Debra Jean Martinez

May 9, 2016

Debra Jean Martinez 1970 - 2016

Debra Jean Martinez, 46, was born on April 25, 1970 in Galveston, Texas and was called up to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2016. Debra was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She was part of the Love & Action Ministry at her church. She was a great salesperson...

Isaac Escamilla, III

Isaac Escamilla, III

May 9, 2016

Isaac Escamilla, III 1960 - 2016

Isaac Ecamilla, III, 55, was born on August 23, 1960 in East Chicago, Indiana and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Isaac is survived by his father, Isaac Escamilla, II & wife Alma; his mother, Fredesvinda O. Escamilla; his sons, Isaac Escamilla,...

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva

May 4, 2016

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva 1934 ~ 2016

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva, 81, was born on August 28, 1934 in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Fidel is survived by his wife of 63 years, Flora Arredondo; his sons, Jose Arredondo Armenta, Calixto Arredondo Armenta, J. Carmen Arredondo Armenta,...

Antonio Castillo, Jr.

Antonio Castillo, Jr.

May 4, 2016

Antonio Castillo, Jr. 1967 ~ 2016

Antonio Castillo, Jr., 48, was born on November 2, 1967 in Houston, Texas and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Antonio is survived by his mother, Enriqueta Callihan & husband Sam; his brothers, Lee Castillo, and Greg Callihan; his sisters, Dora Gonzalez,...

Chester Lash Thornton

Chester Lash Thornton

May 3, 2016

Chester Lash Thornton 1950 ~ 2016

Chester Lash Thornton, 66, was born on April 25, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Chester E. and Leonora L. Thornton and was called home with his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Chester is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lupita Thornton; his sons, Ajani...

Jesus Maria Quintero

Jesus Maria Quintero

May 3, 2016

Jesus Maria Quintero 1953 ~ 2016

Jesus Maria Quintero, 62, was born on December 26, 1953 in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Tiburcio Quintero Martinez and Ramona Ballesteros Garza, and he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Jesus was a loving husband and father. He is...

Jerry Lee Bullock

Jerry Lee Bullock

May 2, 2016

Jerry Lee Bullock 1943 ~ 2016

Jerry Lee Bullock, 73, was born on April 11, 1943 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Aubrey Lee and Velma Ruth Bullock and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2016 in Pasadena, Texas. Jerry was a loving husband and father; he had a great sense of humor...

Jose Arrazolo

Jose Arrazolo

Apr 28, 2016

Jose Arrazolo 1924 ~ 2016

Jose Arrazolo, 91, was born on December 23, 1924 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2016 at his residence in Houston, Texas. Jose was a loving, hard working, faithful, honest, loyal, and responsible man; "A Christian Man of Integrity"....

Terry Ray Cherry

Terry Ray Cherry

Apr 28, 2016

Terry Ray Cherry 1960 ~ 2016

Terry Ray Cherry, 56, was born on January 2, 1960 in Houston, Texas and entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2016 in Pasadena, Texas. Terry is survived by his mother, Alice H. Leija; daughter, Terra Cherry-Gomez; brothers, Robert Cherry, Johnny Cherry, and Frank Leija; sisters, Annie Smith, Marie Ramirez, A. Dell Cherry, and...

Felipa De Jesus Rojas

Felipa De Jesus Rojas

Apr 28, 2016

Felipa De Jesus Rojas 1943 ~ 2016

Felipa De Jesus Rojas, 73, was born on February 5, 1943 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Felipa was preceded in death by her parents, Reyes Garcia Aranda and Sofia Valero Martinez and...

Jorge Olvera

Jorge Olvera

May 28, 2016

Jorge Olvera 1974 - 2016

Jorge Olvera Gonzalez, 42, was born on March 9, 1974 in Houston, Texas and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Jorge was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and godfather. He had a great personality and touched many people with his positive attitude...

Avelino V. Castillo

Avelino V. Castillo

May 25, 2016

Avelino V. Castillo 1926 - 2016

Avelino V. Castillo, 90, was born on March 24, 1926 in Santa Monica, Coahuila, Mexico to Federico Castillo Duran and Enemecia Valdez and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Avelino was a man of Christ, and Evangelist and a strong man. Avelino...

Brianna "Nana" Faye Saenz

Brianna "Nana" Faye Saenz

May 25, 2016

Briana Faye Sanez "Nana" 2010 - 2016

Brianna "Nanna" Faye Saenz, 5, was born on December 2, 2010 in Pasadena, Texas and God called her home to reunite her with Angels on May 21, 2016. She was a Pre K student at Sparks Elementary School. Nana was a very beautiful, happy, energetic, and smart young lady that loved...

Sylvester Lara, Jr.

Sylvester Lara, Jr.

May 24, 2016

Sylvester Lara, Jr. 1956 ~ 2016

Sylvester Lara, Jr. son of Sylvester and Pauline Lara, was born October 19, 1956 in Richmond, Texas, and died on May 17, 2016 at the age of 59 in Houston, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Rosa Lima Galvan and Mary Galvan, He is survived by seven sisters: Christina Chavez...

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr.

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr.

May 24, 2016

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr. 1954 - 2016

Jose Luis Ruiz, Sr., 61, was born on June 20, 1954 in Jalisco, Mexico and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 19, 2016 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Narcizo Ruiz; his brother, Narcizo Ruiz; and his sister, Carmen Ruiz....

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr.

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr.

May 23, 2016

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr. 1939 - 2016

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr., 76, was born on June 13, 1939 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Bautista Gonzalez Cantu and his mother, Olivia Garza. He...

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo

May 20, 2016

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo 1945 - 2016

Angelita Martinez Jaramillo, 70, was born on October 29, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Jesse James & Esther Martinez; our loving mother has reunited with our Heavenly Father on May 18, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving Mother and Grandmother; an honest, strong willed and stylish lady who spoke her mind....

Manuela Alvarado

Manuela Alvarado

May 20, 2016

Manuela Alvarado 1922 ~ 2016

Manuela Alvarado, 93, was born on July 23, 1922 in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico and went home with her heavenly Father on May 17, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Manuela was preceded in death by her father, Isidro Acevedo; her mother, Maria Amador; her husband, Francisco Alvarado; and her son, Rodrigo Alvarado. She is...

Lauro Arturo Sepulveda

Lauro Arturo Sepulveda

May 16, 2016

Lauro Arturo Sepulveda 1979 - 2016

Lauro was born on May 5, 1979 in Coahuila, Mexico to parents Hermilo and Rosalva Sepulveda. He joined his Heavenly Father on May 14, 2016 at the age of 37. Lauro was preceded in death by his father, Hermilo Sepulveda (August 31, 2014). He leaves his most unforgettable memories to his loving mother Rosalva; brothers, Lesandro, Orlando, Silvano,...

Manuel E. Garcia

Manuel E. Garcia

May 11, 2016

Manuel E. Garcia "Meme" 1940 - 2016

Manuel E. Garcia, 76, was born on February 16, 1940 in Sugarland, Texas and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2016 in Pasadena, Texas. Manuel is survived by his sons, Manuel Anthony Garcia & wife Hope, Gilbert Garcia & wife Yolanda, and Nicolas...

Debra Jean Martinez

Debra Jean Martinez

May 9, 2016

Debra Jean Martinez 1970 - 2016

Debra Jean Martinez, 46, was born on April 25, 1970 in Galveston, Texas and was called up to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2016. Debra was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She was part of the Love & Action Ministry at her church. She was a great salesperson...

Isaac Escamilla, III

Isaac Escamilla, III

May 9, 2016

Isaac Escamilla, III 1960 - 2016

Isaac Ecamilla, III, 55, was born on August 23, 1960 in East Chicago, Indiana and was called up to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Isaac is survived by his father, Isaac Escamilla, II & wife Alma; his mother, Fredesvinda O. Escamilla; his sons, Isaac Escamilla,...

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva

May 4, 2016

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva 1934 ~ 2016

Fidel Arredondo Villanueva, 81, was born on August 28, 1934 in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Fidel is survived by his wife of 63 years, Flora Arredondo; his sons, Jose Arredondo Armenta, Calixto Arredondo Armenta, J. Carmen Arredondo Armenta,...

Antonio Castillo, Jr.

Antonio Castillo, Jr.

May 4, 2016

Antonio Castillo, Jr. 1967 ~ 2016

Antonio Castillo, Jr., 48, was born on November 2, 1967 in Houston, Texas and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Antonio is survived by his mother, Enriqueta Callihan & husband Sam; his brothers, Lee Castillo, and Greg Callihan; his sisters, Dora Gonzalez,...

Chester Lash Thornton

Chester Lash Thornton

May 3, 2016

Chester Lash Thornton 1950 ~ 2016

Chester Lash Thornton, 66, was born on April 25, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Chester E. and Leonora L. Thornton and was called home with his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Chester is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lupita Thornton; his sons, Ajani...

Jesus Maria Quintero

Jesus Maria Quintero

May 3, 2016

Jesus Maria Quintero 1953 ~ 2016

Jesus Maria Quintero, 62, was born on December 26, 1953 in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Tiburcio Quintero Martinez and Ramona Ballesteros Garza, and he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Jesus was a loving husband and father. He is...

Jerry Lee Bullock

Jerry Lee Bullock

May 2, 2016

Jerry Lee Bullock 1943 ~ 2016

Jerry Lee Bullock, 73, was born on April 11, 1943 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Aubrey Lee and Velma Ruth Bullock and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2016 in Pasadena, Texas. Jerry was a loving husband and father; he had a great sense of humor...

Jose Arrazolo

Jose Arrazolo

Apr 28, 2016

Jose Arrazolo 1924 ~ 2016

Jose Arrazolo, 91, was born on December 23, 1924 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2016 at his residence in Houston, Texas. Jose was a loving, hard working, faithful, honest, loyal, and responsible man; "A Christian Man of Integrity"....

Terry Ray Cherry

Terry Ray Cherry

Apr 28, 2016

Terry Ray Cherry 1960 ~ 2016

Terry Ray Cherry, 56, was born on January 2, 1960 in Houston, Texas and entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2016 in Pasadena, Texas. Terry is survived by his mother, Alice H. Leija; daughter, Terra Cherry-Gomez; brothers, Robert Cherry, Johnny Cherry, and Frank Leija; sisters, Annie Smith, Marie Ramirez, A. Dell Cherry, and...

Felipa De Jesus Rojas

Felipa De Jesus Rojas

Apr 28, 2016

Felipa De Jesus Rojas 1943 ~ 2016

Felipa De Jesus Rojas, 73, was born on February 5, 1943 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Felipa was preceded in death by her parents, Reyes Garcia Aranda and Sofia Valero Martinez and...