Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

May 24, 2019

DON EARL WILKES, 78, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, in Bellville. He was born November 18, 1940, the son of Lewis O. and Elizabeth Rosabel (Mills) Wilkes, in Graham, Texas. Don grew up and attended schools in the Graham area, graduating from Graham High School. After high school, he attended Texas A&M University, where he played...

May 12, 2019

Jimmie Lee Brannon, 73, of Fulshear, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jimmie was born October 24, 1945, in Deridder, Louisiana, the son of Elmer and Hannah (Goins) Brannon. He grew up in Deridder and, on September 18,...

May 11, 2019

BISENTA LEMOS RODRIGUEZ, 74, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Katy.

Bisenta was born October 13, 1944, in Fulshear, Texas, the daughter of Marcos and Geneva (Salazar) Lemos. She was united in marriage to Abel Rodriguez. They made their home in Brookshire and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pattison. Bisenta...

May 7, 2019

AGUSTIN BARRIENTOS, 60, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Sugarland.

Agustin was born May 5, 1959, in Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Cornelio and Guadalupe (Briones) Barrientos. He was united in marriage to Maria Sanchez on February 22, 1981, in Mexico. Agustin and Maria have made their home in Brookshire for the last...