Obituaries

1993

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 19, 1993
DAIVS, LILLIE, L. – Born July 13, 1906, Died April 18, 1993

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 14, 1993
DUCOFF, CLARE – Died April 13, 1993

1994

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 13, 1994
DOTSON, EMMA LEE ALCORN - Born November 19, 1915, Died June 9, 1994

1995

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 8, 1995
DISIERE, FRANCES ANN JENNINGS – Born October 10, 1931, Died May 6, 1995

1996

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 27, 1996
DAVIS, GEORGIA A. DORTON - Born March 1, 1902 - Died November 24, 1996

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 27, 1999
DIVELLO, JAMES 'JIMMY' - Born October 15, 1955 - Died June 24, 1999

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 30, 1996
DREWRY, JAMES AUGUSTUS – Born January 28, 1919, Died November 29, 1996

1999

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 25, 1999
DOUGEL, MARGARET 'MAGGIE' - Born June 2, 1913 - Died June 23, 1999 Born June 2, 1913

The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 8, 2002
DEVUBE, JAMES EDWARD - Born May 3, 1925, Died August 4, 2002

2002

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 29, 2002
DADE, EDDIE DADE - West Texas City — Mr. Eddie Dade passed away Sunday, October 27, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City at the age of 80. Arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 31, 2002
DALE, JR., ROBERT CHARLES - La Marque — Robert C. Dale, 46, of La Marque, Texas passed away May 28, 2002, at UTMB. Services Saturday at Augustus Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas at 11 a.m.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 29, 2002
DALTON SR., FREDDIE LEE - GALVESTON - Freddie Lee Dalton, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 28, 2002, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending with E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. (409)762-8470

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 11, 2002
DALTON, NORMA JEAN 'SMOKEY' - Galveston — Norma Jean Dalton, 58, passed away into eternal rest Thursday, June 6, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Services are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 9, 2002
DAMMANN, LUCILLE EMILIE — Lucille Emilie Dammann, 93, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2002, at Turner Geriatric Center. Service arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 16, 2002
DANGERFIELD, CLAUDE A. 'SUNNY' - Galveston — Claude A. Dangerfield, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2002, at his residence in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 1, 2002
DANIELS, JR., WILLIE - GALVESTON - Willie Daniels, Jr., 70, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2001, at the Danforth Garden in Texas City.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 16, 2002
DARDEN, EVERETT L. 'SONNY' - West Texas City — Mr. Everette L. "Sonny" Darden passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at the V.A. Medical Center in Houston. Arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, LaMarque, Texas (409) 938-8123

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas - May 14, 2002
DARNELL, JOSEPHINE - Galveston — Josephine Darnell, 86, passed away from this earthly life on Saturday, May 11, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral Service arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602 32nd St., Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 5, 2002
DAVENPORT, SAM M. - Galveston — Sam M. Davenport, 59, departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2002, at Bayou Pines Care Center, La Marque, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fields Funeral Services, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas (409) 763-1631.

The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 22, 2002
DAVIDSON, BENJAMIN RICHARD DAVIDSON, 17, of Houston, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Hermann Hospital.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 15, 2002
DAVIDSON, DANIEL LEE — Daniel Lee Davidson, resident of Santa Fe, Texas passed away October 13, 2002. Arrangements are pending with James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 14, 2002
DAVIS, SR., JAMES EDDIE - West Texas City — James Eddie Davis, Sr. passed away Saturday, January 12, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City at the age of 58. Funeral arrangements are pending at Mainland Funeral Home in La Marque.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 16, 2002
DECKER, HELEN – Helen Decker, 60, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002, at Park Plaza Hospital in Houston, Texas. Friends may visit at James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson from 5 until 9p.m. on Monday Evening. A private burial will be at Alta Loma Cemetery.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 3, 2002
DELANOIX, RONNIE DELANOIX - La Marque — Ronnie Delanoix, 49 of La Marque went home to the Lord Friday, May 31, 2002, in Texas City.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 22, 2002
De LOS SANTOS, REFUGION 'CoCo" - Graveside services for Refugio "CoCo" De Los Santos will be held today at 11:00 a.m.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 11, 2002
De PLACENCIA, CHRISTIAN LEE quietly left our lives in his parents arms and surrounded by family and friends on March 9, 2002, at UTMB Hospital.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 15, 2002
De VRIES, JOHN JR. — John DeVries, Jr., 69, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16th, at Central Christian Church, 2702 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston.

The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 21, 2002
DERRICK, DR. JOHN R. - Galveston — A Memorial Service for Dr. John Derrick will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Galveston, Saturday 23, 2002 at 3 p.m. Dr. Derrick passed away February 28, 2002.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 20, 2002
DICKENS, DOROTHY – Dickinson - Mrs. Dorothy Dickens passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002 at her residence. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, LaMarque, Texas. (409) 938-8123 (Mainlandfuneral(at)aol.com)

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 15, 2002
DICKERSON, RUBY passed away on February 2, 2002, in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, February 15, 2002, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 16, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Chapel, 4918 MLK Blvd, Houston, TX 77021, (713)659-7618.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 3, 2002
DOHERTY, SR., ALBERT WALTER - Texas City — Albert Walter Doherty,Sr.,55 of Texas City passed away Thursday, February 28, 2002 at the College Park Care Center in Texas City. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in LaMarque.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 8, 2002
DOLFI, MARGARET ESTELLE - 88, of Galveston, passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2002, at Heritage Danforth Gardens in Texas City, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 3, 2002
DORSETT, DWAIN THOMAS - 65, a resident of Livingston, Texas passed away August 30, 2002, in Lufkin Texas. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 21, 2002
DORSEY, SANDRA YOUNG - Galveston — Sandra Young Dorsey, 51, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.

The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 27, 2002
DOTSON, WILLIAM 'BILL' HAYDEN - Gardner, Kansas — William "Bill" Hayden Dotson, 50, of Gardner, Kansas, formerly of Kemah, Texas died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 6, 2002
DRAKE, HERBERT H. - Galveston — Herbert H. Drake of Galveston, Texas, passed away after a long illness in Morrilton, Arkansas on 3 March 2002, at the age of 72.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 8, 2002
DRIGGERS, DAVID EMMETT - Galveston — David Emmett Driggers, age 52, of Galveston died, Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 7, 2002
DRIVER, JAMES CURTIS , age 68, of League City died, Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Nassau Bay. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2002, at the Church of the Living God in Galveston. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 6, 2002
DRUMMOND, JAMES HUGGINS - Dickinson — James Huggins Drummond, 83, passed away November 1, 2002 in Texas City, Texas. Services will be Thursday, November 7, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 4, 2002
DUCKETT, DAISY JO 73, of Texas City, Texas died Sunday in Texas City. Funeral arrangements with Emken-Linton Funeral Home, Texas City.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 3, 2002
DUGUE, ANTHONY KYLE was "Bubba" as a child and never outgrew the name given to him by his sister, Stacy. A beautiful and talented child, he never lost the talents for sharing those gifts with those around him.

The Daily News – Galveston, Texas - May 11, 2002
DUNBAUGH, CHARLES R. (former Dickinson City Councilman and Civic Leader) Charles R. (Chuck) Dunbaugh, Lt. Colonel, USMC (retired), age 70, passed away at his home in the presence of his family, on May 9, 2002, in Dickinson. Services 6 p.m. Monday, under direction of James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas

The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 26, 2002
DUNLAP, JULIA - Galveston — Julia Dunlap, age 87, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.

2003

The Galveston Daily News - July 23, 2003
DAILEY, LOUISE IRENE - Galveston - Louise Irene Dailey, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 20, 1923. She is survived by her daughter Jolene LeBlanc and husband Steve of Galveston; sons Rickey Dailey and wife Jenny of Austin, Mark Dailey and Linda Forney of Portland, Texas; sisters Katherine Rush and husband, Percy of Orange, Texas, Alvina (Sis) Day of Pasadena, Texas, Mary Pierce of Port Arthur, Texas and Joyce Towles of Houston, Texas; sister-in-laws Nell Dailey of Groves, Texas and Mildred Dailey of Port Acres, Texas; grandchildren Alexis and Natalie Dailey of Austin, Texas, Kyle, Eric and Jolie LeBlanc of Galveston, Texas. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 6, 2003
DAMPMAN, JR., LEROY B. ,89, of La Marque, passed away Friday, July 4, 2003, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. A memorial service will be Monday, July 7, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in LaMarque, under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.

The Galveston Daily News - November 5, 2003
DANIEL, VICTORIA - League City - Victoria Daniel, 15, of League City, a beautiful girl inside and out left this earth November 2, 2003. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ Emken-Linton Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 27, 2003
DANIELS, CONNIE L. PORTER - West Texas City - Connie L. Porter Daniels departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2003, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services will be 1p.m. (today) Saturday, September 27, 2003, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7551 Monticello in Texas City. Connie was born in Galveston, Texas, September 17, 1951, to Clarence Porter Sr. and Vera L. Benefield Porter. She attended the La Marque Schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She also attended College of the Mainland. Mainland Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 24, 2003
DANLEY, BONNIE RUTH - La Marque - Bonnie Ruth Danley, 50, of La Marque passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at her residence in La Marque. She was born August 20, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas and was a life long resident of Galveston County. Mrs. Danley was a graduate of Hitchcock High School in 1970, a member of College View Baptist Church and a LVN in medical nursing. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - July 12, 2003
DARNEY, LOIS A., formerly of La Marque, Texas, passed away April 30, 2003, and will be remembered at a memorial vigil on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 7 p.m. to take place at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. The memorial funeral mass will be Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque, with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver, officiating. Internment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster.James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - July 13, 2003
DARNEY, LOIS A., formerly of LaMarque, Texas, who passed away April 30, 2003, will be remembered at a memorial vigil on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., to take place at the James Crowder Funeral Home in LaMarque. The Memorial Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque, with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver, officiating. Internment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
DAULONG, YOLANDA C. - Galveston - Yolanda C. Daulong, 87, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, September 2nd, 2003, in Spring, Texas. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m, Friday, September 5, 2003, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Bill Bartniski as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., led by Deacon W.J. Bobb. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
DAVID, NANCY ANN - Highlands - Ms. Nancy Ann David passed from this life Thursday morning, December 18, 2003, at her home.

The Galveston Daily News - August 19, 2003
DAVIDSON, DORIS DEAN - Dickinson - Doris Dean Davidson passed away at age 65, on Saturday, August 16, 2003, in Dickinson, Texas. She was born on July 15, 1938, in Liberty, Kentucky. Mrs. Davidson was a homemaker, and had the gift of hospitality. She enjoyed her flower gardens, family, friends and her church. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years James N. Davidson, her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her son Kenneth Davidson and his wife Jenny; special daughter Cindy Cole; and brothers Bill, Jim, Fred, and Johnny Dean and their wives; brother-in-law John Davidson and his wife Brenda; her four grandchildren, Ashley Coatney, Jackie Davis, D.J. Davis, and Emily Cole. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Kentucky and her three special nieces Kimberly Wilson, Tiffany Quinn, and Lacy Willey and their families as well as a host of friends. A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas with Reverend Randy Marshall officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church at 2504 44th Street, Dickinson, Texas 77539 or American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 570127, Houston, Texas 77257. James Crowder Funeral Home Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - April 10, 2003
DAVAS, JEANETTE - League City — Jeanette Davas, 84, of League City passed away April 9, 2003, in Webster, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas.

The Galveston Daily News - December 13, 2003
DAVIS, DAGNY MARIE VON COLLN (COLLINS) - Kingsland, TX - Dagny Marie von Colln (Collins) Davis, beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, passed away on November 29, 2003, at Kingsland Hills Care Center in Kingsland, Texas. Dagny was born on January 18, 1917, in Galveston, Texas to William and Dagny (von Colln) Collins. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Galveston where she won declamation awards and an American flag in history competition. Mrs. Davis was a graduate of Alvin Junior College Nursing Assistant program. She was also a member of Grace Bible Church in Hitchcock, Texas.

The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003
DAVIS, EARMA NEAL - Galveston - Earma Neal Davis, 84, passed away on August 29, 2003, at her residence. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery with Rev. L.J. Kimble, officiating. Burial will follow. Earma was born on June 17, 1919, in Grand Cane, Louisiana to the union of Simon and Lillie Clark Robinson. She was a housewife and loving mother and grandmother. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary

The Galveston Daily News - August 1, 2003
DAVIS, JOHN 'SLIM' - Galveston - John Davis, 68, passed away from this life on Monday, July 28, 2003, at his residence.A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 2, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary Chapel with Rev Paul Wingate Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery.Slim was born Nov. 4, 1934, in Arcadia, Louisiana to Johnny and Myrtle Davis and was a longtime resident of Galveston and worked security with GISD.He is survived by his, children, grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary

The Galveston Daily News - May 21, 2003
DAVIS, NANCY ELIZABETH - Pittsburg, TX — Ms. Nancy Eliazbeth Davis, 62, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2003, in Tyler, Texas. She was formerly of League City. She was a teacher with Windom Unit, Texas Dept of Corrections, Winnsboro. Erman Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Texas in charge of arrangements.

The Galveston Daily News - March 21 , 2003
DAVIS, SARAH A. - Galveston— Sarah A. Davis, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Services are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.

The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
DAWSON, SR., CHARLIE VERNON - Galveston - Charlie Vernon Dawson, Sr., 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at his residence in Galveston. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2003, at Pollok Cemetery in Pollok, Texas, with Pastor Joe Carriere of Pollok Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow services Sunday. Gathering for visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Mr. Dawson's family will be receiving friends for visitation Saturday evening from 5p.m. until 7 p.m. Broadway Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 19, 2003
DAWSON, JR., LEROY 'RUSTY NECK' Texas City - Leroy "Rusty Neck" Dawson, Jr., passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Visitation is Saturday, September 20, 2003, at Richardson Funeral Home in Kentwood, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Temple Chapel, Hwy. 51 in Kentwood, Louisiana.

The Galveston Daily News - September 20, 2003
DAWSON, JR., STERLING 'BUGGY' - Galveston - Sterling "Buggy" Dawson, Jr., 62, departed this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center, Texas City, Texas.
Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2003, at the Chapel of Fields Funeral Services with Rev. Thadius Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Fields Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 22, 2003
DEAUQUIER, LLOYD BROOKS - Hitchcock - Lloyd Brooks Deauquier, 76, of Hitchcock passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at UTMB, in Galveston. Lloyd was born December 30, 1926, to Edward and Margie Deauquier in Orange, Texas. He was a trouble shooter for Houston Lighting and Power retiring after forty years of service, was a Scout Master and Little League Coach, a thirty year member and Past Master of John Mitchel Masonic Lodge 1401, of Hitchcock and a member of First United Methodist Church in Hitchcock where he had served as a member and chairman of the Board of Trustees.Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Violet Font and Ruth Rydor. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years Jeannie of Hitchcock; sons Lloyd Brooks Deauquier, II and wife Lisa of Humble and Robert Frederick Deauquier and wife Denise of Friendswood; grandchildren Lloyd B. Deauquier, III, Robbie L. Gage, Kaci J. Deauquier, Kellye V. Deauquier, Robert F. Deauquier II and great-grandson Solon Gage; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, August 22, 2003, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Hitchcock with Rev. Howard Bruce officiating. Burial to follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Pallbearers will be Lloyd B. Deauquier, III, Robert F. Deauquier II, Dennison D. Stephens, III, Dennison D. Stephens, IV, Owen H. Parker, III and David J. Pharr. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Summers and Donald Baker. Memorials may be sent to First Methodist Church of Hitchcock, 7015 Methodist Street, Hitchcock, TX.,77563.James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - October 5, 2003
DeHART, JOSEPHINE MITROVICH - Josephine Mitrovich DeHart, born November 6, 1923, in Galveston, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Clarence and her son, James. Survivors include her son, David L. DeHart and his wife, Edna, of Bedford, Texas; daughter, Carol S. Myers and her husband, Stephen, of Houston; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Galveston Daily News - December 16, 2003
DELL'OLIO, HELEN L. - Helen L. Dell'Olio, 84 of Texas City passed away Sunday, December 14, 2003 at the Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. Helen was born October 23, 1919 in Galveston to Ole and Rosie Turanyik Christiansen. She was a retired bank teller from First Hutchings Sealy Bank later known as Bank of America with forty-seven years of service. Helen was a member of the American Business Women, money counter at St. Mary's Basilica in Galveston for twenty years and a strong supporter of St. Vincent De Paul Society. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - July 7, 2003
De LOS SANTOS, CATARINO 'CAT', 73, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2003, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Galveston, with Fr. Frank Fabj, as celebrant. Burial will follow services Tuesday, at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Alta Loma, Texas. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Fr. Beni Wego, S.V.D. of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, officiating. Mr. DeLosSantos' family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home Monday evening after 5:00 p.m.

The Galveston Daily News - December 11, 2003
De LUCA, JOSEPH - Galveston - Joseph De Luca, 55, passed away Monday, December 8, 2003, at his residence. He was born December 6, 1948, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home on Friday, December 12, 2003, at 6 p.m., with Deacon John Pistone officiating. Joe was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph De Luca. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - February 22, 2003
DeLUNA, ROBERTO - Galveston — Roberto DeLuna, 64, passed away February 21, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
DELL'OSSO, MARY CELLI - Galveston - Mary Celli Dell'Osso, 90, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at her residence Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Fr. John Bok, OFM, as Celebrant. Entombment will follow the service at Calvary Mausoleum. The family will receive visitors beginning at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m., led by Fr. John Bok, OFM. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 1, 2003
DEMACK, MILDRED ROURKE DUSEK - Mildred Rourke Dusek Demack went home to be with the Lord at age 86, on Thursday, August 28, 2003, after a long illness. She was a BOI, born on January 25, 1917, to Mary and Walter Rourke, Sr. She attended Catholic school in Galveston and after graduation, began her adult life as an employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1936. As the war took precedence over civilian life, the military was facing a critical need with communications. Southwestern Bell loaned some of their employees to the military and Mildred volunteered to join the Marines. She reported to Camp LeJune, North Carolina for basic training. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 20, 2003
DENNIS, PURINA - Texas City - Purina Dennis, 67, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at Columbia Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Progressive Baptist Church with Rev. William Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., and a wake service will be held from 7 p.m. -8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Fields Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - December 28, 2003
DEPEW, DON BRADLEY - Don Bradley Depew, 73, of Galveston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2003. He is survived by his children Donna Depew Borden, Tim Depew, Neal Depew, and Sonia Palmer, nieces Lou Ann Nichols and Jamie Brandt, grandchildren Hayley Borden, Trevor Borden, Liana Depew, Don Depew, Daniel Froncek, Reagan Froncek, James Ponshock Jr, Sarah Ponshock, Laura Ponshock, Celestia Star, great grandchild Gage Emry, and several great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Mr. Depew was married twice, to Dorothy Hammett Hart of Tyler, and Evelyn Skinner Depew of Houston/Galveston. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 22, 2003
DERRICK, SR., LESTER - Texas City - Lester Derrick, Sr., 85, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Major Dan Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 14, 2003
DeSILVA, CHARLES -Charles De Silva, 78, of Galveston, passed away Friday, July 11, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 15th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father John LaBauve S.V.D. officiating. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 14th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., led by Deacon John Pistone. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - July 14, 2003
DESMOND, M.D., MURDINA MacFARQUHAR - Murdina MacFarquhar Desmond, M.D., died peacefully Friday afternoon, July 11, 2003, in Galveston. A native of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, Ina (as she was known to her friends) emigrated with her family to the United States through Ellis Island in 1926. A graduate of Smith College and Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Desmond served in the U.S. Naval Reserve at Pearl Harbor from 1944-46. She served as faculty in the Department of Pediatrics of Baylor College of Medicine from 1948-1987.

The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
DeVAULT, FRED W. - Dickinson - Visitation for Mr. Fred W. DeVault will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2003, followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2003. All services to be held at St. James AME Church, 2901 Avenue H in Dickinson, Rev. Maggie Crawford, pastor, Rev. Roderick Cunningham, eulogist. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque. Mainland Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - September 6, 2003
DeVAULT, FRED - Dickinson - Visitation for Mr. Fred W. DeVault will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2003, followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2003. All services to be held at St. James AME Church, 2901 Avenue H in Dickinson, Rev. Maggie Crawford, pastor, Rev. Roderick Cunningham, eulogist. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque.

The Galveston Daily News - August 29, 2003
DEVINE, LINDA (LYN) M. La Marque - Linda (Lyn) M. Devine, 52, of La Marque passed away August 27, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lyn was in Marketing with American National Life Insurance Company for 31 years. Lyn is survived by her children, Jason Delgado and wife Kimberly, and Morgan Delgado; grandchildren: Madison and Jaylyn Delgado, and Devin and Angelina Longoria; sister, Lillian Jackson, all of San Antonio, and a host of extended family and friends, who loved her dearly. Visitation will be 5-8p.m. Friday, August 29, 2003, and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2003, both held at Niday Funeral Home. Interment will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at Mission Park North Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Niday Funeral Home (281)464-7200

The Galveston Daily News - November 2, 2003
DiBELLA, ETHEL HEGMANN - "Time Passes, Shadows Fall, Love and Remembrance Outlast All" -Galveston - Ethel Hegmann DiBella passed away Friday, October 31, 2003, at the age of 89. She was born on March 7, 1914, to Leopold and Teckla Hegmann and was a lifelong resident of Galveston.
Mrs. DiBella was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Alice Hallet, Helen Rasco, and Leona Schroeder. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - May 27, 2003
DIBRELL, LOUIS JAMES - Galveston — Louis James Dibrell, 63, died May 25, 2003 at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - September 23, 2003
DICK, VERA ELIZABETH PAASKE - Dickinson - Vera Elizabeth Paaske Dick, 87, resident of Dickinson, Texas passed away September 18, 2003, at her residence. She was born July 30, 1916, in Rosebud, Texas to Francis Edward and Lila Mae Beckham Tubbs. Vera was a homemaker and a member of the Baptists faith. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas with Reverend Randy Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, September 21, 2003, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivng Vera is her husband, Frank Dick.
James Crowder Funeral Home Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - August 19, 2003
DICKERSON, SR., ROB ROY - Galveston - Rob Roy Dickerson, Sr., 54, died August 6, 2003, after a long term illness. Services were held at 2 p.m., August 9, 2003, at Rosanky Baptist Church, Rosanky,Texas. Interment was held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithvillie, Texas
Rob was was born on February 17, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Patricia and Cecil Dickerson. Rob played basketball at Ball High School in Galveston and after graduation he joined the Army. He served in the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1973, earning the Army Accommodation Medal with Bronze Star. Rob worked throughout Texas for 25 years as a concrete construction supervisor. He married Annelle Tindall on September 18, 1982, in Alta Loma, Texas. They have a daughter, Laura and a son, Rob, Jr. His hobby was just being at home - to clear his land and build camp fires.Rob was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Dickerson. Survived by his wife, Annelle Dickerson of Smithville; daughter, Laura; son, Rob, Jr.; mother, Patricia Dickerson of Galveston; sister, Cissie Hestdalen of Abercrombie, North Dakota; brothers, Ray Dickerson of Ft. Worth, and Jack Dickerson of Galveston. In lieu of flowers, the family, requests that you make a donation to the American Cancer Society in Rob's name. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - August 1, 2003
DILLON, EDWARD VANCE - Memorial Services - A "Gathering of Friends" will be held at Kenneth E. Little Elementary School Cafetorium, 622 Oklahoma, Bacliff, Texas on Friday, August 8, 2003, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited to come and share with his children and grandchildren the impact 'Mr. Ed" had on your life and/or family. Old family photos will be displayed. James Crowder Funeral Home Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - May 13, 2003
DINH, DR. TUNG VAN - Galveston — Dr. Tung Van Dinh passed away Saturday, May 10, 2003. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.

The Galveston Daily News - May 14, 2003
DINH, DR. TUNG VAN - Galveston — Dr. Tung Van Dinh passed away Saturday, May 10, 2003. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.

The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
DIVINE, PAUL HAROLD - Hitchcock - Paul Harold Divine, 79, passed away on December 19, 2003, at his residence in Hitchcock, Texas. Born Dec. 3, 1924, in Texas City, Texas, to John Lemuel and Mae Divine. Mr. Divine Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. One sister, Lillian Boudreaux Bullard, of Texas City, survives him and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, five brothers and three sisters precede him in death. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - December 23, 2003
DIVINE, PAUL HAROLD - Hitchcock, TX - Paul Harold Divine, 79, passed away on December 19, 2003 at his residence in Hitchcock, Texas. Born Dec. 3, 1924 in Texas City, Texas to John Lemuel and Mae Divine. Mr. Divine Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. One sister Lillian Boudreaux Bullard of Texas City survives him and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and five brothers and three sisters precede him in death. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - October 9, 2003
DOBBINS, WESSIE MAE - Texas City - "There are hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn; hundreds of bees in the purple clover; hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But there is only one mother the wide world over." On Saturday, October 11, 2003, at 11: a.m., the family and friends of Mrs. Wessie Dobbins will gather to celebrate her life at Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church, 801 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Texas City. Rev. James E. Brown Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow services Ross Family Cemetery in Wharton under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of La Marque. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2003, at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no wake. Mainland Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 21, 2003
DODGE, EMILY JUNE BUNTING - Galveston - Emily June Bunting Dodge passed away November 16, 2003, in Galveston, after an extended illness. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Miller officiating. Burial will be in Poquoson, Virginia. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Malloy & Son Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - February 4, 2003
DOHERTY, JR., JOOSEPH JOHN - 53, of Friendswood, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The Galveston Daily News - November 6, 2003
DOLEZAL, ELLEN JANE - Texas City - Ellen Jane Dolezal, 73, of Texas City passed away Sunday, November 2, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. She was born March 25, 1930, was a resident of Texas City for fifty years, and was formerly of Waco. Mrs. Dolezal, was preceded in death by her husband Louis C. Dolezal Sr., brother Jack McCollum and sister Vada Roberson. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

The Galveston Daily News - June 28, 2003
DOLEZAL, LOUIS C. - Texas City —- Louis Charles Dolezal, 78, of Texas City passed away Thursday June 26, 2003, at his residence.

The Galveston Daily News - December 15, 2003
DOOLIN, JULIAN RAY - Mr. Julian Ray Doolin passed away Friday, December 12, 2003 in Galveston, Texas. Mr. Doolin served in the United States Military as a Marine. Mr. Doolin established Doolin Tech. in Houston and was also the founder and owner of American Eagle Construction. Mr. Doolin enjoyed his last year working with Home Depot in Galveston. Mr. Doolin is survivored by his wife of 31 years Martha Doolin of Galveston, Texas, brother James Doolin of Austin, Texas, sister Jan Doolin of Oklahoma, brother-n-law Bill Hodges and wife Jane of Tennessee, sister-n-law Carol Hodges of Euless, Texas, brother-n-law Neill Hodges and wife Linda of Huntsville, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews.

The Galveston Daily News - March 22 , 2003
DOTTIN, GAIL DENISE ELLISON - Texas City — Gail Denise Ellison Dottin passed away Thursday, March 20, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123

The Galveston Daily News - July 8, 2003
DRAKE, MILDRED WHITTINGTON - Galveston - Mildred Whittington Drake, 89, of Galveston, Texas, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003. She was born July 18, 1913, in Nogo, Arkansas, a daughter of Andrew Jackson Shields and Fanner Elizabeth Yancy Shields. Survivors include her sons, Ray Whittington of Galveston, Texas, Al Whittington of York, England, and James Whittington of Mayflower, Arkansas; daughter, Evelyn Henke of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

The Galveston Daily News - November 19, 2003
DRAPER, LILLIAN PAULINE - Texas City - Lillian Pauline Draper, 96, passed away November 14, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. She was born June 29, 1907, to Robert and Evalina Burnett Cox in Dallas, Texas. Residing in Bayview, Texas she was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist faith.
Services will be Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Burial will be at Forest Park Lawndale, Houston, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson

The Galveston Daily News - November 5, 2003
DRIGGERS, DURIEL DeWAYNE - La Marque - Duriel DeWayne Driggers, 39, of La Marque, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2003, at home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Driggers; and three children, Melissa, Duriel, Jr., and Jacob Driggers, all of La Marque. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Christopher and Marianna Lopez as well as two sisters, Wanda Butler, Michelle Driggers; and a brother, James Driggers. Forest Park East Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 12, 2003
DROSSOS, PETROS MARCOS - Galveston - Petros Marcos Drossos, 50, died November 9, 2003, at M. D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2003, at The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 19th and Ball, Galveston, Texas, with Father David Eckley, celebrant. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2003, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Tris Agion to be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - January 14, 2003
DRUMMOND, MICHAEL ANTHONY - Galveston — Michael Anthony Drummond passed away at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - August 26, 2003
DUHON, STEPHANIE LYNN MICKENS - Hitchcock - Homegoing celebration for Stephanie Lynn Mickens Duhon, will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at 11 a.m., Glenn Dale Augustus Memorial Chapel. Visitation is Tuesday, August 26, 2003, from 3-7 p.m. A wake will follow from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home after 9 a.m. today. You may email the family at daugus5157(at)aol.com. Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, 77568, (409) 935-4116. www. augustusfuneralhome.com Augustus Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 15, 2003
DUNKIN, JR., REX ROY - Rex Roy Dunkin, Jr., 50, passed away October 13, 2003. He was born June 24, 1953, in Texas City, Texas. Rex was a graduate of Clear Creek High School, and went on to become an auto mechanic. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Dunkin; his sister Susie Carter; nephews, Dakota and Daniel Goodwin; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Jack Rowe Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Bay Area First Baptist Building Fund. Jack Rowe Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 10, 2003
DUNN, GRACE FORD - Galveston – Grace Ford Dunn, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital in Galveston. Grace was born September 25, 1917, in Amory, Mississippi. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Dunn, brother B.O. Ford and son-in-law, Billy Sullivan. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Pat Reazin and Mary Nell Sullivan, grandsons Ted Shook and wife Karen Flowers, Dennis Shook and wife Janet, sister Addie Lou Mangum, great-grandchildren Sara Shook, Erica Shook, Ryan Dowdy and wife Alison, Casey Dowdy and numerous nieces and nephews. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - November 15, 2003
DUNN, JAMES W. - Santa Fe - Mr. James W. Dunn passed from this life Wednesday evening, November 12, 2003, in Texas City. Born December 29, 1918, in Galveston, Texas, Mr. Dunn had been a longtime resident of Santa Fe and married to Betty Dunn for over forty-one years. He had been employed as an office manager at Todd's Shipyards for fifty years, served in the US Navy, and was a member of Santa Fe Christian Church, where he was active in Junior Worship. Mr. Dunn was a "Big Man" with a gentle heart who made a lifetime commitment of volunteering for youth organizations in Galveston County, especially the 4-H and the HOSTS program at Santa Fe ISD. Hayes Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - April12, 2003
DURAN, DANNY - Galveston — Danny Duran, 48, passed away April 10, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

The Galveston Daily News - April 14, 2003
DURAN, DANNY - Galveston - Danny Duran, 48, passed away April 10, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 14, 2003, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home

The Galveston Daily News - November 24, 2003
DuREE, SHIRLEY - Santa Fe - Mrs. Shirley Ann Du Ree, 75, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2003, at her home, in Santa Fe. She was born August 8, 1928, in Nuevo Laredo, Texas, to Ann and Frank Huey, of Texas City. She was a Galveston County resident all her life, living in Santa Fe for the past 30 years. Mrs. Du Ree was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she was also a member and treasurer of the Lydia Circle. Other memberships include, the local chapter of the AARP, chairman of the Senior Citizens Day at the Galveston Co. Fair and Rodeo and for many years was a volunteer and Mentor for the Reading Program, at Santa Fe Elementary. Hayes Funeral Home

The Galveston Daily News - October 29, 2003
DURON, ESTHER CIRILO, - Harrah, OK - HARRAH, OKLAHOMA - Esther Cirilo Duron passed on to Heaven at the age of 89 years/seven months on Saturday, October 25, 2003, at 5 p.m. in Harrah, Oklahoma. Mrs. Duron was a long-time resident of Dickinson, Texas and widow of Frank M. Duron, the celebrated Chef of Jimmie Walker's Edgewater Restaurant. Esther Duron is survived by her four children and their families Frank M. and Nancy Duron Jr. of New York, Alexander Robert and Mary Duron of Dickinson, Texas, Samuel C. Duron of California, Mary Ellen and Jesse C. Dunn of Harrah, Oklahoma; one of her fourteen siblings, Daniel and Billie Cirilo; widow of her brother-in-law, Helen Duron of Beaumont, Texas; her six very loved grandchildren Angela M. Duron, Michelle F. Duron, Cynthia K. Grasso, Kerri L. Taylor, Duron Alexander Dunn, Samantha M. Dunn Hatch; six beautiful great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and their families across the U.S.

The Galveston Daily News - September 28, 2003
DWYER, DOROTHY 'POLLY' - Dorothy "Polly" Dwyer, of Texas City passed away Thursday, September 25, 2003 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Polly was born January 3, 1924 in Beaumont, Texas to Joseph and Clara Liberto. She was a retired bookkeeper, member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Past President and life member of VFW Aux Post 8566 of Baycliff, TX. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque