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OBITUARIES: Beacon Deadline is 5 p.m. Fridays. / Email palaciosbeacon@gmail.com Mrs. Weatherly was born on April 28, 1930 in Palacios, Tx., to John and Muriel (Green) Fox. She passed away July 17, 2010. Jodie was very involved in the community as a member of the Lago Vista Artist’s Association, Lago Vista Women’s Golf Association, as well as the Rolling Hills Community Church where she also volunteered. She was a former member of the Lago Vista Garden Club and the Lago Vista WGA 9-Holers. Jodie also was a great supporter of the Lago Vista Library. She is survived by her daughters Carol Ann Lilly of Lago Vista, Susan Lee Hemphill and husband Danny of Hamilton, and Wanda Lou Montelongo and husband Ismael of Houston; grandchildren Matthew Lane Hemphill and wife Laurie, Anna Lee Hemphill, Samuel Lenon Hemphill, Megan Lee Montelongo, Michael Lane Montelongo, and Claire Louise Lilly; and great-granddaughter Emily Ann Hemphill. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Lane Weatherly. Memorial contributions may be made to The Smile Train at www.smiletrain.org. Arrangements with Beck Funeral Home, 1700 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613, (512) 259-1610.  Rudy was born on July 12, 1995 in Bay City to Dolores Bernal Altamira and Salvador Arteaga of Palacios. He passed away on July 10, 2010.He was a 9th grade student at Palacios High School and a member of St. Anthony’s de Padua Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents; sister, Guadalupe Arteaga of Palacios; brother, Salvador Luis Arteaga and Tony Arteaga, both of Palacios; cousin Jose Arteaga Jr. of Palacios; many other cousins; grandparents, Ascension Gonzalez Arteaga and Aurelia Gonzalez Arteaga of San Bartolome, Guanajuato, Mexico, and Adolph Altamira of Palacios; aunt Becky B. Herrera Buckley of Palacios; and uncles Daniel (Rosie) Herrera Sr. of Palacios; Rudy (Christy) Herrera of Palacios; Andrew (Katy) Altamira of Mobile, Ala., Jesse Altamira of Palacios, and J. Ascension Arteaga of Palacios. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Amelia “Molly” Bernal Rocha, and his uncle, Reynaldo Herrera. Pallbearers were Rudy Herrera, Daniel Herrera Jr., Jose Luís Arteaga Jr., Salvador Luis Arteaga, J. Ascension Arteaga, and Jose Luís Arteaga Sr. Honorary pallbearer was Daniel Herrera Sr. Arrangements are with Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.  Mr. Johs was born March 7, 1925 in Palacios to the late Erhardt and Elizabeth Wertz Johs. He passed away June 29, 2010. He served in the US Air Force during WWII and worked for Alcoa for over 30 years. He married Margie Cooper on Sept. 19, 1946. He is survived by his wife Margie of Palacios; daughters Dianne Bowers and husband Walter of Palacios and Mary Van Borssum and husband Robert H. of Corpus Christi; son Robert W. Johs and wife Shelley of Palacios; sister Alice Wright of Olivia; brother Albert Johs of Austin; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Joe, John, Tony, Henry and Erich Johs. Pallbearers were Erich Remlinger, Aaron Johs, Adam Johs, Kevin Bowers, Darrell Bowers and Kenneth Pavlat. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Charity of your Choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, (361) 972-2012.  Mrs. Falks was born Jan. 6, 1933 in Edna to the late Hiram Samuel and Lyndale Hensley Woodland. She passed away June 27, 2010.She was a member of the Eastern Star. Joyce had a unique way with people and made friends wherever she went and always had a smile for everyone. She is survived by sons Laval Dee Falks and wife Marcia of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and Russell Lynn Falks of Corpus Christi; brother Frederick Woodland and wife Cathy of Port Lavaca; and grandchildren Leon Laval Falks and Dee Ann King. She was preceded in death by sons Ed N. Falks III and Samuel Wayne Falks. Pallbearers were Dee Falks, Leon Falks, Rusty Woodland, Shea Watts, Hensley Weaver and Sammy Davidson. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Detar Hospital, Trinity Shores Assisted Living in Port Lavaca, Twin Pines in Victoria and to Dr. Rakesh Kathpalia for the love and care given to Joyce. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net>. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, (361) 972-2012.  Mr. Bates was born Feb. 1, 1929 in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to the late Fred F. and Mary Kryger Bates. He passed away June 27, 2010.His family returned to Texas in 1931 where Vernon Attended school in Palacios. He served in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1953. Upon his return he became a shrimper on his first boat The Cecile. In 1950 he married Faye Chamblee. Vernon was a 50 year member of the Palacios Masonic Lodge where he served as Master for two years. Survivors include his wife Faye Bates of Palacios; sons Vernon Bates, Jr. & wife Kathy of Corpus Christi and Mark Bates & wife Rhonda of Palacios; grandchildren Keith Bates, Brandi Stingfellow & husband Lance, Matthew Bates & wife Vanessa, Eric Bates and great grandson Jackson Bates. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Perkins. Pallbearers were Jimmy Milam, Ricky Milam, Ted Bates, Jr., Ted Perkins, Charles Eikenberg, Leo Naiser, Bryan Fields & Bobby Kunefke. Those serving as honorary pallbearers included Alton Smith, David Smith and Laddie Matusek. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Palacios. Condolences can be made at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.  Mrs. Gonzales was born March 22, 1921 in Mexico to the late Pilar Sanchez Garcia and Reyes Garcia, Sr. She passed away June 24, 2010.She was a homemaker and a Presybterian. She is survived by daughters Esther De La Rosa of Bay City, Tx. and Elizabeth Sanchez and Emily Garcia of Palacios; son Ernest Gonzales of Ducktown, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and wonderfuld friend and caregiver Pila Pena. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph Gonzales; sisters Lydia Quintanilla, Vidala Soto and Rosaura Flores; brothers Reyes Garcia Jr., Alfredo Garcia and Manuel Garcia; and granddaughter Iris Renee Gonzales. Pallbearers were Andrew Sanchez Jr., Adrian Longoria, Marcus Sanchez, Jasper Garcia Jr., Jose Zuniga III and Zachary Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Ricardo Garcia, Louis Martino Jr. and Abelardo Flores Jr. Arrangements were with Artero Memorial Chapels of Port Lavaca. Mrs. Steffek was born on July 21, 1945 in Weimer, Tx. to Frank Kunschick and Elsie Denham. She lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 4, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Milton Steffek; mother, Elsie Janca of El Campo; children Sharon Barker of Wharton, Mark Steffek of Brazoria, Pamela Mata and husband Adam of Wharton, Michael Steffek of Blessing and Denise Rodriguez and husband Brian of Boling; brother Joe Janca and wife Rhonda of Louise; sisters Agnes Wagner of Wharton and Irene Sewell of El Campo; 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Frank Kunschick, sister Lucille Kunschick and mother-in-law Victoria Steffek. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Houston Hospice – El Campo, 1120 N Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77437. The family would like to thank Houston Hospice – El Campo, specifically Pat Matthes, Nurses: Pam, Donna, Gwen, Brian, Brenda, Amanda, Jackie and Jo for the excellent care they provided to their mother and the family. He was born July 30, 1940 in Red Rock, Texas, the son of the late James Odell and Eloise Riddle McMullen. He was the older of 2 siblings and is survived by his sister, Marsha Fimbel of Victoria, Tx.  He is also survived by his wife, Margie Maraggia McMullen of Yoakum, Tx.; ex-wife Debra Hathaway of Boerne, Tx.; daughters, Cheryl McMullen, and Hedy Carter and husband Perry, both of Yoakum, Tx. and Audrey Franz and husband Mickey of Seguin Tx. Doug left a lasting legacy with seven doting grandchildren: Douglas Taylor McMullen Franz, Bryson Franz, Jack McMullen Matusek, Sam Matusek, Walker Franz, Harris Franz and Presley Carter and a great-grand child, Bracken Lane Franz. Doug also leaves behind his beloved Peaches and Pudgy as well as the 2007 World Champion Quarter Horse, Illegal Memories. Doug was an entrepreneur by nature and began his first business as a boy selling watermelons. He quickly moved on to cars, horses, and anything that had wheels on it. He owned Allen Ford Sales, a Ford dealership in Palacios, Tx. and Cowboys Custom Trailers in Bastrop. Tx. With his daughters he co-founded Double D Ranchwear of Yoakum, a nationally recognized clothing brand and winner of numerous fashion awards. But Doug’s life passion was always race horses. He was known throughout the racing industry as an outstanding horseman with a unique eye to hand pick a runner. He took many a horse to the winner circle, but was most proud of his 2007 World Champion Gelding, Illegal Memories. A Celebration of Doug McMullen’s life was held June 14, 2010 at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop followed by fellowship and Doug’s favorite Texas BBQ. God broke the mold when he created Doug: he was one-of-a-kind. He loved his family, fast cars, faster horses, a good Harley ride, an all-night canasta game, telling tall tales, eating jelly from a jar and Margie’s sweet tea. He will be remembered for his giving spirit, his heart felt laughter, and his genuine smile. His family will miss him. They loved him well. Contributions to the Race Track Chaplaincy of America (502-863-8792) are appreciated in lieu of flowers.  Mrs. Ottino was born Feb. 23, 1952, in Palacios, to the late John Manuel Ottino and Eufemia Alvarado Ottino. She passed away June 3, 2010. She worked in environmental services and was a member of St. Anthony’s de Padua Catholic Church in Palacios. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Guerrero of Mount Pleasant; sisters, Virginia Davila of Lone Wolf, Okla., Sylvia Garcia of Palacios, Elvia Araguz of El Campo, and Cynthia Ottino of Mount Pleasant; brothers, Henry Ottino Sr. and Carlos Ottino Sr., both of Palacios, and Louis Ottino of Mount Pleasant; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances “Chica” Martinez; and brother, John Ottino Jr. Pallbearers were Carlos Garcia, Gregorio Guerrero, Jose Guerrero, Henry Ottino Jr., Frank Castellanos Jr., Carlos Ottino Jr., Juan Fidel Guerrero Jr., and Lino Garcia. Arrangements with Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300. Mr. Kocurek was born Nov. 3, 1926 in Hillje, Tx. to Anton and Amelia Rek Kocurek. He passed away May 19, 2010. Pete served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Pennsylvania from 1942-1946. He worked for Alcoa until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the VFW Post 4403, Knights of Columbus Council 6889, and American Legion Post 251. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith Shimek Kocurek; daughters Freda Schneider and husband Roger of El Maton, and Dorene Kocurek of Freeport; sons Glenn Kocurek and wife Lana of Carthage, and Gary Kocurek and wife Jan of Pledger; sisters Lydia Sablatura and husband Adolph of Wharton and Mary Womack of Wharton; brother Ignac Kocurek and wife Charlene of Pledger; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Derrill Kocurek; and brothers Anton, Stanley, Jerome, and Paul Kocurek. Pallbearers were Donald Sablatura, Ricky Kocurek, Lloyd Kocurek, Gaven Schneider, Pete Sneden and Derin Schneider. Memorial donations may be made to the donors choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Tx 979-543-3681.  She was born Sept. 9, 1959 in Bay City, Tx. to Jake E. and Rosemary Balusek Foltyn. She passed away May 8, 2010.Janet graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1978 and from Sam Houston State University in 1981. She lived a very active life working and traveling abroad. She is survived by her parents Jake E. and Rosemary Foltyn; sister Jane Foltyn; brothers Jake Foltyn II and wife Sharon, and Jason Foltyn and wife Janet; several special nieces and nephews; many special friends; and her beloved dog Tsunami. Pallbearers were Jake E. Foltyn, Jake Foltyn II, Jason Foltyn, Jane Foltyn, Keith Thompson, Chuck Collerain and Mike Saha. Donations may be made to the Women’s Crisis Center or any other charity dealing with domestic violence prevention. Condolences can be made at www.taylorbros.net.  Mr. Laslie was born July 29, 1929 in Palacios to the late Willie Hardin and Alvena Kopecky Laslie. He passed away May 3, 2010.He was a longtime rancher and served in the US Army during WWII. He is survived by his wife Ruth Laslie of Palacios; daughter Sylvia Stange and husband Joel of Palmer, Alaska; sons Buddy Laslie and wife Margaret of Blessing and Larry Laslie of Sheridan Wyoming; sisters Vivian Wilkerson-Turner of Palacios, Willie Mae Simpson of Ganado and Lucille Dendy of Longview; brothers R. J. Laslie of Caldwell and Charles Laslie of Mountain Home, Arkansas; grandchildren Lynn Ann, C. A., Stacey, Marla, Crystal, Jenny, Brad, Randy, Rachel, Rusty and Missy; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Janet Lynn Laslie, and sister Mary Ann Griffith. Pallbearers were C.A. Laslie, Johnny Laslie, Bubba Hough, Martin Evens, Lewis Griffith, Chad Griffith and Pete Griffith. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Joshua was born on Dec. 28, 1999 in Port Lavaca, Tx. He passed away suddenly on May 1, 2010. He was a fourth grader at E. Rudd Intermediate School in Van Vleck. He was an organ donor. He is survived by his mother Becky Kudelka of Bay City; father and step-mother Mark and Nancy Culver of Austin; sisters Maylynne Childress of Port Lavaca and Zoe Culver of Victoria; brother Jordan Childress of Port Lavaca; maternal grandmother Debbie Bigalow of Palacios; paternal grandparents Lynn Harris of Edna and Jimmy Culver of York Valley, Arizona; maternal great-grandmother Lela Jane Koenig of El Campo and paternal great-grandmother Jauree Busby of Hico. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Daniel Lewis Kudelka and Randy Bigalow; great-grandfather George Koenig; and cousin Aaron Kudelka. Pallbearers were Cole Repka, Ryan Kudelka, Duane Kudelka, Corey Kudelka, Michael Lagasse and Dustin Rutherford. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Piwonka, Trey Morrison, Sidney Morrison, Miguel Garcia and Oscar Garcia. Memorials in his memory may be made to the Joshua Kudelka Memorial Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are with Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, TX (979) 543-3681  Mel lived his life on his own terms and ended his life on his own terms. After battling multiple terminal illnesses and enduring unrelenting pain associated with diabetes complications, Mel decided to hasten his death. Those of us that knew and loved Mel recognize that in death he showed the same strength and honor that he displayed in life. Mel’s choice not to live in pain and suffering is one to be respected. We honor his choice and are humbled by his courage. Mel grew up on Tree Frog Lane in the Sharpstown area of Houston, TX and attended school at Bonham Elementary, Fondren Jr. High and graduated Sharpstown High in 1975. An intelligent youngster, Mel was invited to attend an HISD class for academically able pupils the summer of 1967. He enjoyed the sciences and math but not so much English and biology. Of course he got straight A’s in Physical Ed, as he loved sports and excelled in football and baseball under the coaching of his father, Jack. His mother, Carole, was his den leader when he joined the Cub Scouts of America. Mel always enjoyed the outdoors which first became apparent in his joy for camping, earning his merit badges and learning survival techniques in the Scouts. We all had great fun attending the Boy Scout Soap Box derbies where Mel’s carved and painted cars excelled in the downhill racing events. As Mel grew into adolescence his attention turned to the real thing – his blue Karmann Ghia, his dirt bikes, and an assortment of fast cars. After graduation, being a true Texan, Mel began to hit Gilley’s and other country-western venues where he wooed the women with his Wrangler jeans, big belt buckle, hand-made boots and a talent for two-stepping. Always one to keep us on our toes Mel would vacillate between long-haired hippie type (as witnessed by his senior photo) and well groomed cowboy, but the cowboy in him won out in the long run. Mel’s chosen career was in sheet metal fabrication and he was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association (SMWIA), Local 54 in Houston. As a long time brother in the union, Mel contributed to construction of the South TX Project nuclear facility near Bay City, TX in the late 1980’s. He was foreman at a Houston sheet metal fabricator and most recently worked at the Shell research facility in the Houston area. Away from work Mel enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a second home in Palacios, TX for a number of years that allowed him to savor the wildlife of Tres Palacios and Matagorda Bay. An avid conservationist, he was also a member of BASS Conservation and Ducks Unlimited. He sent us all holiday cards each year that he purchased from Ducks Unlimited as his reminder to respect nature and wildlife. Mel is survived by his daughter Courtney Camus Barnes of Somerville, TX; father Jack M. Barnes, Sr. and stepmother Jan Cole of Weimar, TX; mother Carole J. Clay and stepfather Hartley B. Clay of Gastonia, North Carolina; sister Terri Barnes Johnson and brother-in-law Allen J. Johnson, II of Mount Holly, North Carolina; sister Tracey Barnes McCain, brother-in-law George McCain and nephew Stuart McCain of Spring, TX; significant other Mary Lesser to whom he was very close; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Fort Worth, TX and New Sewickley Township, Pennsylvania. Plans are underway for a memorial service and celebration of Mel’s life to take place in Palacios, TX on July 24, 2010, the 53rd anniversary of his birth. Online condolences may be shared with the family and additional information on the memorial service can be found at memorialwebsites.legacy.com . Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Jack M. Barnes, Jr. to Ducks Unlimited, American Diabetes Association, or Compassion and Choices. Mrs. Rodriguez was born Nov. 25, 1925 in Matagorda, Tx. to the late Delfina Reyes Caravajal and Catarino Caravajal. She passed away April 28, 2010 in Pasadena, Tx. Alex is survived by her daughter Ruby Rodriguez of La Porte, Tx.; son Ralph Rodriguez of Pasadena, Tx.; grandchildren Lisa Hebert and husband Ron, Dolores Serrano and husband Martin, Diana Wahlenberg and husband Gus, Anthony Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriguez and Kimberely Rodriguez; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph G. Rodriguez; sisters Beatrice Villareal and Mary Garcia; brother Catarino Caravajal Jr.; and great-grandson Ross Anthony Hebert. Pallbearers were Joseph Cano, Anthony and Joseph Rodriguez, Davidde, Brandon and Martin Serrano, and Jonathan and Gus Wahlenberg. Honorary pallbearers were Ron, Matthew and Montgomery Hebert and Maurillo Rodriguez. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are will Palacios Funeral Home (361) 972-2012. Doc was born on April 22, 1927 in Carancahua Community, Tx. to the late Frank Maynard Frankson and Alfhilda Bengston Frankson. He moved on to greener pastures on April 29, 2010. Doc owned and operated Bay City Veterinary Clinic from 1953 through 1980. He was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and served his country during World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his first wife of 37 years Anita Frankson of Bay City; former wife Julia Ford of Bay City; brothers A. C. “Courtland” Frankson and wife Marie of Victoria, and Harry L. Frankson and wife Carol of Port Lavaca; sons James M. “Jim” Frankson and wife Diana, Donald S. Frankson, and Samuel P. “Sam” Frankson and wife Susan all of Bay City; grandchildren Ashley, Matthew, Erik, Megan, and Mary Katherine Frankson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald Frankson. Pallbearers were Matthew Frankson, Erik Frankson, Gerald Mardis, Larry Ford, Jon Woolsey and Dr. Randy Volkmer D.V.M. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613. Mary Belle was born in Mankins, Tx, on July 9, 1916 to Vera Frazier Richeson (from Bomerton, Tx.) and Watkins L. Richeson (from Cherry Hill, AL). She passed away on April 23, 2010 at her home, the Legacy Assisted Living, after fighting a valiant battle against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and heart disease.  After graduating from high school in Mankins, she attended North Texas State Teacher’s College in Denton graduating in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. In later years she also obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from Denton. She taught for one year at South Lockett in west Texas. In the fall of 1937 she moved to Bay City and taught at Bay City High School. In subsequent years she taught fifth grade at Tenie Holmes Elementary and was librarian at Cherry Junior High School and McAllister Junior High School. Mary Belle felt her greatest contribution to teaching was leading the Junior Historians at McAllister.In 1941, Mary Belle married Harmon J. McAllister. They had three children: Jerry, Julianne and Bill. Harmon became superintendent of schools in Bay City and died in 1963. In 1973, she married William J. Ingram, who died in 1983. Mary Belle was active in many school organizations from the Girl Reserves in the 1930’s to the Junior Historians in the 1970’s. In 1978, she was first runner-up for the Texas Teacher of the Year award. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church for almost 70 years and in 1980 authored 110 Years of Methodism, History of First United Methodist Church of Bay City, Texas, for which she received the Kate Warnick Award for excellence in publication of local church history. She was book chairman and chief compiler of Historic Matagorda County, a two-volume history published in 1986. In 1979 she authored a family history book, Listen To The Bell. In 2006, Mary Belle published Canebrake Settlements, which recorded the history of black people and their churches along Caney Creek during the nineteenth century. Mary Belle taught school for thirty years and after retiring in 1978, she was active in the Matagorda County Museum, the Matagorda County Historical Commission, the Genealogical Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Landmark Commission. She received the Texas Historical Commission Award of Excellence in Preserving History in 1991 and the Ruth Lester Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. She is survived by her children Jerry (Hope) McAllister of Hammond, WI and Julianne (Daryl) Thompson of Ashwood, TX; her six grandchildren, Juliellen & Christopher Galletti, Jennifer & John Runnells III, Troy & Lauren Thompson, Adrienne Palmer, Ruby & Brian Bodeker, and Ellie McAllister & Paul Hennings; she was very proud of her twelve great grandchildren, Christopher, Aubrey & Claire Galletti, Hunter & Chandler Runnells, Erin & Landon Thompson, Zachary, Trent & Ethan Palmer, and Coralee & Merritt Bodeker; a nephew and six nieces, including Jan (Fred) Raby of Elgin, TX to whom she was very close; and her devoted caregiver and friend Carolyn Boulden. Mary Belle was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, son Bill and sisters Vivian and Alice. Mary Belle Ingram, educator, librarian, genealogist, historian, civic leader, church layman, patriot, friend, wife, mother, and grandmother, is a treasured loved one and citizen of her community, county, state and country. A special thank you to the Legacy Assisted Living staff and to special caregivers, Sherry Jones, Michelle Rodriguez, Hester Williams and Hope Barrera for taking such loving care of our mother and grandmother. Pallbearers were grandsons Troy Thompson, John Runnells III, Chris Galletti, Paul Hennings, Brian Bodeker, and friends Jim Allen, Bob Noster David Holubec and Mike Reddell. Honorary pallbearers are Sam Maglitto, Lamar Evans, Fred Walker, Eddie Jecmenek, George Durett, Charles Martinez and George Yeager. Preferred memorials are William R. McAllister Scholarship Fund at Stephen F. Austin University, Matagorda County Museum and First United Methodist Church of Bay City. “I have had a good and fruitful life, and hope I have not lived in vain but have left a legacy of service to my family, friends and church, and to this wonderful community that has been my home since 1938”. Mary Belle Richeson McAllister Ingram, 8/24/09 Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting . Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Mr. Arnold was born July 27, 1916 in Quanah, Tx. to the late Roscoe V. and Susan Templeton Arnold. He died April 19, 2010. He worked for the FAA in management. He was a member of the Palacios Masonic Lodge #990 A.F. & A.M., Lions Club of Palacios and Tucumcari, NM, and Elks Lodge #1172 where he held many offices for each. He is survived by his daughters Betty Mosier and husband Eddie of Elkhart, Tx., Mary Ann Sexton and husband Carlton, and Sue Peal of Corpus Christi; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn Lamphier Arnold, and brother Paul Templeton Arnold. Arrangements were withTriska Funeral Home, El Campo. 979-543-3681 Mr. Boettcher was born Dec. 11, 1930 in Weimar, Tx. to Lillian and Francis Boettcher. He passed away April. 12, 2010. He was Valedictorian of Weimar High School and a graduate of Baylor University. He was co-founder of Boettcher Insurance Agency and Assurance Management Associates, Inc. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by wife Ruby Schneider Boettcher; children Steve Boettcher and wife Shannon, Lisa Caledonia and husband Dana, Ricky Milam and wife Penny, Becky Garcia and husband Pat; and grandchildren John and Erin Boettcher, Nick, Casey and Kendall Caledonia, Daphni Bowers (Brandon), Tiffany Seaman (Joe), Brittany Seaman (Rudy), Amanda Ressler (Donald), and Angela Flores (Louis); and great-grandchildren Ava and MaKena Bowers and Macy Pena, and Joel, Makynzie and Kacee. He was preceded in death by Mary Lee Bell Boettcher. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s honor to MD Anderson or American Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.fairmontfh.com. Mrs. Kelly was born Aug. 18, 1960 in Bay City, Tx. to the late Howard Fremont and Gail Lois Johnson Mozley. She passed away April 10, 2010. Survivors include her husband Don Kelly of Palacios; sons Justin Lynn Kelly of San Antonio, Dylan James Kelly of Houston and Lucas Mozley Kelly of Victoria; brother Monty Mozley of Bay City; and grandchildren Laila Ashley Kelly and Roman Patrick Kelly. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.  Masonic graveside services and full military graveside services under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council, AL, CWV, VFW, DAV, MCL, MOWW, Ex-POW, MPOH. VVA and KWV were at Memory Gardens Cemetery.Mr. Cavender was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Quitman, Arkansas, to Verrlie Alma Owen Cavender and the late LaFeyette Lester Cavender. He passed away April 6, 2010. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean conflict. He was a retired budget analyst for the Army Corps of Engineers. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hitchcock, and a member of the Scottish Rite. Survivors include his mother, Verrlie Cavender of BeeBe, Ark.; sons, Don Cavender of Victoria, Eric Cavender of Texas City and Russell Owen Cavender of Palacios; brother, Bill Cavender and wife, Felecia, of BeeBe, Ark.; grandchildren Erica Cavender of LaMarque, Joshua Cavender and Michael Cavender of Sante Fe, Laura Cavender of Santa Monica, Calif., and Tyler Cavender of Palacios; and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie Dogan, Robbie Crites, Leo Orsak and Phill Richmond. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, Texas, 361/573-4546. Laura was born Aug. 15, 1920, in Seadrift. She was the proud daughter of Norwegian-born Karl Martin Teller and Texan Ruth Elvira Madden Teller. She passed away quietly with her family at her side and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2010.  She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Her father was the lighthouse keeper for the Matagorda Island Lighthouse and Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse. Laura’s early years were spent just blocks from the Gulf of Mexico, where she loved the water, swimming daily and cooking fresh crabs with her friends on the shore. The friends she made as a child remained lifelong friends.Her father, mother and five brothers played and made their musical instruments. Laura was the youngest and given the violin. The family enjoyed playing music in the evening. After graduation, Laura took a job in Palacios, where she met and married Donald Mason in December 1941. While Donald was in the Army, they lived in Riverside, Calif., and Spokane, Wash. They settled in San Antonio after the birth of their children and moved to Fort Worth in 1956. Laura Mason was a federal employee and worked at the Fort Worth Federal Depot for many years in the office of contract management. She retired after 30 years of service. After retirement she and Don moved to Whitney, where she worked at the Corps of Engineers. She was very devoted and active in the lives of her children and grandchildren. They were her joy. Laura was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Burleson. She was active with her Sunday school group and the Prime Timers. When the children were grown, she turned her focus on her community and found time to be an active and lifetime member of the Burleson Town & Country Garden Club where she served as secretary and treasurer for many years. She was a member of the Burleson Eumathian Club. She was an active member in the Historical Society in Burleson. Although it wasn’t a club, her closest friends met for the “Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club” for many years in Burleson, where they visited and solved the world’s problems. She is survived by son Donald Mason Jr. and wife, Rita F., of Burleson; daughter Sheryle Gasparini and husband, John, of Fort Worth; grandchildren Michael B. Wright Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M., Donald Mason III and wife, Katie, of Denver, Colo., John F. Mason and wife, DaSandra, of Denver, Colo., Amanda Gasparini of Fort Worth, Sabrina Gasparini of Fort Worth; great-grandson, Joshua James Mason of Denver, Colo.; nephew, Charles Teller and wife, Judy, of Bonham; and close family members in Arkansas and Texas as well as in Oslo and Trondheim, Norway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Mason; mother, Ruth Madden Teller; father, Karl Charles Teller; brothers, Lee, Cecil, Herman, Raymond and Frank Teller; and sister, Ruth.  Mrs. Holt was born July 19, 1923 in Palacios to the late Ron Calvin and Lyda Gaye Williams Huddleston. She passed away April 2, 2010.She was married to Billy Holt. She was past Assistant Vice President of the City State Bank of Palacios; member of the Bridge Club; member of the Alpha Club; and honorary member of the Harmonie Club. Survivors include son Chipper Holt and wife Barbara of Pasadena; daughter Patti Bertsch and husband Mark of Bay City; grandchildren Billy Joe Holt of San Antonio, Leigh Taylor Holt of Houston, Laura and Amy Bertsch of Bay City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy; brothers Wayne and K. D. “Buttsey”; and sister Elaine. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Holt, Rod, Scott and Steve Shafer, Jarod Sissom, Craig Becker and Austin Shepard. Please make memorials donations to First Baptist Church of Palacios or the Palacios Community Medical Center. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, 361-972-2012. Mr. Elliott was born June 18, 1985 in Palacios, Tx. He passed away March 23, 2010. He was a correctional officer with the Moss Point Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Bethany Elliott of Moss Point; mother, Susan Elliott of Moss Point; father, Terry Elliott of Texas; brother, Joshua Elliott of Moss Point; sister, Jessica Aline Carmon of Moss Point; grandparents, Melvin and Shirley Bickham of Esctawpa, MS; grandmothers, Hattie Byron or Pascagoula, MS and Aline Bickham of Palacios; aunts and uncles, Danny (Cheryl) Selover, Dr. David (Denise) Parrish of Pascagoula and Carl Bickham of Moss Point; and many cousins and special friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle Melvin Ray Bickham, Jr. and his great grandfather Houston Bickham.  Mr. Longoria was born Aug. 12, 1968 to the late Alicia F. and Charlie Longoria, Jr. He passed awaty March 22, 2010.He is survived by his children Alfred, Erica and Jessica Longoria of Palacios; brother Charlie Longoria III of Rockport, Tx.; sisters Susan L. Madrigal of Spring, Tx., Cynthia Longoria and Debra Martinez, both of Houston, Tx.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Charlie Longoria VI, Anthony Longoria, Daniel Mohammad, Aaron Madrigal, Saul Chacon and Kenny Garcia.  Mrs. Petersen was born July 2, 1924 in Edna, Tx. to the late Bethel Thomas and Olive Lucretia Shows Yearwood. She passed away March 23, 2010.She moved to Palacios in 1945 and worked for Central Power & Light for 20 years. In 1952 she married Irvin Petersen. Together they operated Petersen’s Restaurant for many years. She was very active in community projects, especially those for youth. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a charter member of the Alpha Club and an honorary member of the Harmonie Club. She is survived by her husband Irvin Petersen of Palacios; daughter Tami Lynn Fort and husband Bill of Palacios; son Brent Thomas Petersen and wife Dawn of Nassau Bay, Tx.; and grandchildren Amber Dale, Karch Petersen, Kyle Petersen, Spencer Fort, Heather Fort and Jennifer Fort. She was preceded in death by brothers Carl, Charles and Roy Yearwood, Elroy Walton, and sisters Ina Mae Lassiter, Aline Reid, Birdie Granham, Gladys McGill and Ivy Walker. Memorials may be made to Houston Hospice El Campo or the First Baptist Church of Palacios. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. Mr. Bell was born Oct. 8, 1935 in Lubbock, Tx. to the late Opal and J.R. Bell. He passed away March 8, 2010. Mr. Bell has lived in Palacios for the last six years and has become a familiar face in the community as he walked the bayfront daily for much of that time. Known as Coach Bell during his 31 years as an educator, he had a successful career as a high school basketball coach in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, taking teams to the state boys’ basketball tournament in the latter two states. He remained Coach Bell throughout his life to the hundreds of men and women whose characters he positively shaped through his hard work and example. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Polasek Bell; his son Jack, Jr. of Palacios; daughter, Judi of Fort Worth; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Dena, of Denver, Colorado, and James and Kerri, of Branson, Missouri; grandchildren Sherice, Amanda, Patrick, Tanner, and Kiera of Denver Colorado, and Phoebe and Christian of Branson, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Sonny Sims, of Early, Tx.; and brother Jeff Vaughn, of Coleman, Tx. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Luther Frank Bell. Pallbearers were Casey Niland, Larry Roche, Doug Cheatham, Jimmy Johnson, Nathan Raska, and David Grice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net . Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.  Mrs. Fields was born on Aug. 11, 1927 to Cuy and Viola Parker. She passed away Feb. 27, 2010.She is survived by sons Bryan Fields of Blessing,and Ronnie Fields and wife Paulette of Palacios. Known by many as “Granny”, she was blessed with four grandchildren: Rhonda Garcia and Allison Fields of Palacios, Russell Fields of Dallas and Paula Zuniga of San Benito; and five great-grandchildren, Hilary, Christian, Ethan and Elisha Garcia of Palacios, and Ezvyn Zuniga of San Benito, Tx. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fields, and a son, Paul Edward Fields. Arrangements were with Grace Funeral Home of Victoria, 361-573-4341.  Mrs. Oglesby was born Sept. 22, 1922 in El Campo, Tx. to Axel Henrey Petersen and Signa Lyke Petersen. She passed away Feb. 25, 2010.She was a lifelong resident of Palacios and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios. She was also a member of the Alapha Club for 63 years and the Harmony Club for 25 years. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Oglesby Hooker and husband Bobby of Del Rio, Tx; son Terry Oglesby and wife Jan of Palacios; sister Ruth Vlanton of Houston, Tx.; a brother Irvin Petersen of Palacios; grandchildren Tracy Perkins, Dax Oglesby and Trent Oglesby; and by seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Trent Oglesby, Dax Oglesby, Tracy Perkins, Larry Taylor, Bill Glaros and Michael Glaros. Honorary pallbearers were Brent Gerald, Paul Taylor, Jim Petersen and Irvin Petersen. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. Mary Ann was a long time resident of Palacios, Tx. She passed on Feb. 17, 2010 in her daughter’s home with her husband at her side. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Roy Price; her children Randall Price and Wanda Price Stevens; and granddaughters Niccole Stevens Hill, Alyssa Stevens and Lyla Mae Price. Mary Ann has brothers, a sister, nieces, nephews, and many friends in the Asheville, NC area. Mrs. Hernandez born Aug. 28, 1951 to the late Felicita and Raquel Uranga in Alpine, Tx. She died Feb. 18, 2010. She had lived in Palacios for the past 24 years. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Luis Lauro Hernandez; children Luis Antonio Hernandez and his girlfriend Elizabeth Carraazco both of Palacios, Amanda Alcocer and husband Victor of Corpus Christi, and Jose Roberto Hernandez of Palacios; grandchildren Alexandra, Angelina and Gabriel; sisters Merced Uranga and Lorina Uranga of Alpine, Tx., and Maria Elena Juarez and husband Jessie Juarez of Palmdale, CA; brother Raquel Uranga and wife Carol of Gardendale, Tx.; nieces Divonne Uranga and Stefanie Juarez; and numerous nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Armando Uranga. Bertha will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mr. Giffith was born Sept. 20, 1929 in Francitas, TX to the late Walton William Griffith and Jessie Faye Green Griffith. He passed away Feb. 2, 2010 in Victoria, TX. He was a life long resident of Matagorda County and was a retired Farmer, Rancher, and Oil Field worker. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Durrell and Deean Griffith of Markham, Lewis Ray and Linda Griffith of Midfield, and Willie Lee and Robin Griffith of Blessing; sisters Meldina Nelson of Cape Carancahua, Faye Haskell of Matagorda, and Susie Jalufka of Francitas; brothers K.O. Griffith of Francitas, Irvin Griffith of Victoria, and Sterling Griffith of Port Lavaca; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Alvena Gill; sisters Annie Mae Long and Ethel Tanner; brothers J.W. Griffith, Mack Griffith, and Vernon Griffith; and a grandson, Bryan Griffith. Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons. Donations in memory of Raymond Griffith may be made to: Francitas (LaBauve) Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 134 Francitas, TX 77961 or to the charity of choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. Mr. Parent was born June 2, 1935 in Pittsburg, OK to the late Glee and Lola Belle Parker Parent. He passed away Jan. 12, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as an Aeronautic Engineer for Aerojet Aerospace in California and was later a heavy equipment mechanic. He married Pasty Hardung, who had been a resident of Palacios, TX for 18 years, in 1975. They enjoyed fishing at Palacios area bays. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; sons and daughters-in-law Spring and Jessie Vernon Parent Jr. of LaPorte, TX., Marilyn and David Allen Parent of Logansport, LA., Shelley and William Glee Parent of Seattle, WA., and Gary Lynn Parent of Logansport; daughter and son-in-law DeVaLaRee and Randy Renshaw of Joaquin, TX; sister Ina Marie Dahlquist and husband Bill of Hemet, CA; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; Uncle Clifton ‘Fuzzy’, Uncle Joe; numerous nieces and nephews; and Bruno the family dog. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Lee Vaughn; brother, Johnny Parent; and nephew Dennis Vaughn. Pallbearers were William Parent, Jessie Vernon Parent Jr., David Parent, Gary Parent, George Johnston and Alfred Nalley. Honorary pallbearers were Allan Crawley, Mark Crawley, Don Hernandez, Leon O’Dell, James Weaver, Donald Parent, Jimmy Neal and Bear Gilliam. Mr. Nedbalek was born May 5, 1928 in Blessing to John M. Nedbalek and Annie Barinka Nedbalek. He passed away Jan. 12, 2010 in Bay City. He was a lifelong resident of the Blessing area and retired as a foreman from the oil field. He is survived by his wife: Ethel Marie Nicholson Nedbalek of Blessing, TX: by his daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara & Neil Jensen of El Campo, Judy Nedbalek of Missouri City, Sandy & Larry Stelzel of East Bernard, Cathy & Richard Halbison of Victoria, Linda & Lewis Griffith of Midfield, and Gail & Tim Otto of Hempstead; by his son: Johnnie Nedbalek, Jr of Francitas; his sisters: Lillie Kana of Houston and Annie Mazoch of Louisiana; a brother: Emil Nedbalek of Houston; and by 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.  Francis, also known as Frank, was born on Sept. 29, 1922 in LaWard, Tx. to the late Ben and Florence Dorton Pearce. He passed away Jan. 8, 2010.He grew up in Francitas, Tx. and served in the US Army as a sergeant in the 557 Tank Company in World War II. He married his childhood sweetheart, Lillie Mae Pearce on Oct. 26, 1942. Frank went to work in 1946 for the Francitas Gas Company and Neuman Gas where he continued to work for 40 years as a line foreman. He retired from his position with the company in 1985. Frank and Lillie began to travel together and saw many places around the world and enjoyed meeting people. Frank was an active member of the Point Comfort Church of Christ. He was considered by those he knew to be a well respected, dignified, caring and generous man. He was a deeply adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lillie Mae Green Pearce of Palacios; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jean Pearce of Fulton; granddaughter, Erin Pearce Cruzan and husband Kenny; grandson, Matthew Ben Pearce; and great grandchildren, Camryn and Cason Cruzan, all of Rockport. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Harold Ben Pearce and Morgan Pearce; and sister, Mary Pearce Howell. Pallbearers were Larry Dillard, Matthew Pearce, Kenny Cruzan, Glenn Green, Billy Gene Yendrey and William Earl Gates. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Cooper, Floyd Perry, Ken Griffin, Billy Felts and J. V. Hammon. Memorials may be made to Sunny Glen Children’s Home, PO Box 1373, San Benito, Texas 78586. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221. Mrs. Harvey was born Nov. 12, 1933 in Lolita, Tx., to the late Quinton R. and Gene Carradine Thedford. She was the second of six children. She passed away Dec. 24, 2009. Wanda was employed at Alcoa for over 45 years and a member of the 25 year club. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios, the Koinonia Sunday School Class and the Palacios Alapha Club. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Charles Harvey; daughters Sharlynn Ripke and husband Ricky of Seguin and Vicki Lang and husband Zach of Franklin, TN; five dearly loved grandchildren, Leah and Trevor Ripke, Madelyn, Max and Mason Lang; sister Hope Alberty; and brothers Pierce, Dennis and Gary Thedford; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roswell Thedford. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, (361) 972-2012. Mrs. Vega was born Oct. 3, 1960 in Valle Hermosa, Tamps., Mexico to the late Paz and Guadalupe Hernandez Iracheta. She died Dec. 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Eleazar Vega of Palacios; daughter Teresita Vega of Palacios; mother-in-law Catalina Ramirez de Vega of Rio Bravo, Tamps., Mexico; sisters Herminia Iracheta de Macias and Anna Maria Iracheta de Salazar, both of Rio Bravo, Tamps., Mexico, Amalia Iracheta de Macias of Palacios, Dina Iracheta de Macias of Blessing and Rosalinda Iracheta de Ayala of Donna, Tx.; brothers Tomas Iracheta of Boling, Tx., Juan Iracheta of Rio Bravo, Tamps, Mexico, Daniel Iracheta of Donna, Jose Paz Iracheta Silva of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and Juan Iracheta Silva of Allende, Coah., Mexico; and grandson Eleazar Juan Hernandez of Palacios. Pallbearers were Daniel Iracheta, Tomas Iracheta, Juan Iracheta, Juan Govea, Pedro Macias Jr., Sergio Macias and Jose de Jesus Salazar. Honorary pallbearers were Amalia Macias, Antonia Govea, Martha Sanchez, Esther Iracheta, Valentina Garcia, Clara Saavedra, Juan Hernandez Godoy and Ignacio Salazar. Arrangements with Artero Memorial Chapels of Port Lavaca.  Mr. Wright was born Feb. 24, 1920 in Jackson County to Minnie (Stevens) and Benjamin Buel Wright. He passed away Dec. 17, 2009 at Port Lavaca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.He married Alice Johs Schuelke on June 19, 1953 in Palacios where they lived until 2005. He enlisted in the Army in 1938 and was discharged in 1945. He was a Staff Sergeant during WWII while he served in Central Europe. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum and was a member of the 25 Year Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios. Vernon will be remembered for his love of outdoors, gardening, fishing and dancing. He was known for always having a witty humor. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Wright; son Larry Schuelke and wife Melissa; daughters Barbara Woods and Verna Kay Bowers and husband Leslie; grandchildren Stacy and Wendy Schuelke, Nicholas Jost, Kristi and Tyler Jackson, Jennifer Herrerra and Keith Brown and wife Bridget; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jack and Leslie Wright; and sisters Tressie and Effie Smith and Faye Walton. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. Mrs. Graff was born June 1, 1928 in Bradford, Ark. to the late Festus and Thelma Whitley White. She passed away Dec. 16, 2009. Her husband, John Graff and sister Bobbie Cox preceded her in death. She is survived by daughter Carol Ann Burnett and husband Robert of Goliad, Tx; son Rick Graff and wife Keri of El Campo, Tx.; sister Pat Norris of Brazoria, Tx.; brothers James White of Gladewater, Tx., Ronnie White and Mickey White both of Angleton, Tx.; and grandsons Robert John Burnett, James Dean Burnett, William Cade Graff and Matthew Payne Graff. Pallbearers were Dickie Kubecka, James A. Lingo, Pete Griffith, Allan Janek, George Capak and Mike Pierce, Jr. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Palacios. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012. |
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Mrs. Pena was born Aug. 1, 1941 in Palacios, Tx. to Alfonso and Trinidad Garcia. She passed away July 26, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston.
Mr. Wallis born August 20, 1929 in Houston, Tx. to the late Hugh Maxwell and Myrtle Antill Wallis. He peacefully passed away July 25, 2010.