Obituaries

Aug 5, 2019

Arthur LaBruce Sampson passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019 at home in Bellville surrounded by his loving wife Laurie, and family by his side.

Arthur was born on November 5, 1939 in Houston, Texas to John L. and Marie Sampson. He graduated from Cy-Fair High School where he was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball, and...

Jul 30, 2019

Hilario “Lalo” Lopez died peacefully on July 30, 2019.

Hilario was born October 21, 1941 to Adolfo and Juliana Lopez.  He was born and raised in Taft, Texas.  At the age of 18, he graduated from Taft High School and moved to Houston, Texas and...

Jul 30, 2019

Laverne June (Janczak) Rosniak, 72, of Wallis, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at her home.

She was born December 25, 1946, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Chester and Annie (Dolejsi) Janczak. Laverne grew up and attended schools in the Houston area. She was united in marriage to Albert Rosniak on December 2, 1976, in...

Jul 27, 2019

NORMAN ARTHUR KITZMAN was born on November 27, 1935 in Pattison, Texas to Henry Louis Kitzman and Martha Helen Emma Ehlert Kitzman, the 7th child of 8 surviving children. After graduation from Pattison High School in 1954, he went to Houston to be a plumber’s helper for the summer before going to Blinn Jr. College on an honor scholarship....

Jul 23, 2019

Greg C. Mattes, Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23rd, a day before his 71st birthday, with his children by his side. He was born in Galveston, Tx., a BOI., and graduated from Ball High School in 1967.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Mattes, brother, Ralph Mattes, and granddaughter Kiley Michele.

Jul 17, 2019

OLA J. (PEEK) MEIER, 92, of Pattison, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

The Peeks settled in Katy, Texas during the very early 1900’s. Ola was born a twin November 4, 1926, in Katy where she grew up...

Jul 7, 2019

MARIA VENTURA (RODRIGUEZ) PEREZ, 77, of Brookshire, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Maria was born July 6, 1942, in Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico, to parents J. Trancito and Maria Refugio (Aguayo)  Rodriguez.  She grew up and attended school in Mexico.  On February 23, 1961, she was united in marriage with...

Jul 4, 2019

Louis G. Trinidad Sr, 75, of Brenham, TX, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 4, 2019.

Louis was born in San Antonio, TX on July 17,1943, to Antonio and Prudencia Trinidad. Louis was married to Ruth Reyes on July 27, 1963, in Houston, TX and were married 55 years. They moved to...

Jul 2, 2019

Nell was born to Russie and Loretta Maitre on September 29, 1950 in Lafayette, LA as the youngest child of 6. She was raised alongside her nieces and nephews. She met her husband after being set up on a blind date in September of 1973 and they were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City, LA shortly...

Jun 24, 2019

William Lee Burkham, 84, of Houston, Texas, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, in Brookshire, Texas.

William was born September 26, 1934, in Troup, Texas to parents W.L. and Mina Pearl (Warner) Burkham.  He grew up in Troup and attended Austin High School.

William served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. Treaver Michael Watkins, 52, of Pattison, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Katy, Texas. Treaver was born on March 5, 1967, in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, the son of Michael and Mary (Johnson) Watkins. Treaver grew up in the Conroe-New Caney area and graduated in 1985 from Conroe High School. He enjoyed working on automobiles, loved...

Jun 22, 2019

Harry Winston Brast, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Harry was born on September 7, 1936, to Herbert Emil Brast and Elenora Hoff Brast in Bellville, Texas.  He grew up on his family’s farm west of Bellville and graduated from Bellville High School in 1955.  Harry proudly served and was honorably discharged from...

Jun 16, 2019

JOSEPH LARRY FONTENOT, 78, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by those he loved on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Joseph was born April 19, 1941, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, the son of Alvin and Elsie Fontenot. He grew up...

Jun 10, 2019

MELVIN DOUGLAS HARRISON, 78, of Buffalo, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, in Bryan, Texas.

Doug was born February 20, 1941, in Sealy, Texas, to parents Frank Melvin and Elsie Emilie (Schumacher) Harrison.  He grew up and attended school in Pattison, graduating from Pattison High School. Doug married Roberta Fruge on August 6, 1965, in Brookshire.  They...

Jun 10, 2019

ALTON STEWART PATTISON, 89, a lifelong resident of Pattison, Texas, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, in Sealy.

Alton was born October 9, 1929, in Pattison, Texas, the son of Rollins and Meta (Wendt) Pattison. He was a technical sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving...

Jun 9, 2019

LYDIA COBIO, 87, of Pattison, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lydia was born August 3, 1931, in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Augustin and Maria (Elizondo) Vasquez. She grew up and attended school...

Jun 3, 2019

FRANCISCA MAGDALENA MONTOYA, 61, of Pattison, Texas, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, in Katy.

Francisca was born June 24, 1957, in Laredo, Mexico, the daughter of Ernesto and Carmen (Gonzales) Tobias. A homemaker, Francisca was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...

Jun 1, 2019

DAVID RENE BRISTOL, 62, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his home.

He was born February 5, 1957, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Meredith and Norma (Concklin) Bristol.  David grew up and attended schools in the Lake Orion, Michigan area. In 1980, he decided to move to Houston, where he was...

May 31, 2019

CAROLYN LOUISE (HOLZFOERSTER) HOLOWAY, 83, of Waller, Texas, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at her home. She was born May 25, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky, the daughter of John Henry and Helen Mae (Stephens) Holzfoerster. Carolyn grew up and attended schools in the Covington area, graduating from Covington High School. After high school, she enlisted in the United...

May 30, 2019

Charles Millard Cox, 69, of Houston, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Charles was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 18, 1950, to Charles Mabry Cox and Miriam Marston (Goddin) Cox. He was known to say, “I was not born in Texas, but got there as fast as I could.” Charles and Norma Smith were married for...