All Obituaries

Houston - Sarah Catherine (Wells) Derkowski, age 39, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Arrangements are pending.

Galveston - Dr. Harold L. Russell, age 92, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are pending.

Charles R. “Charlie” Hansen, age 70, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019.  He was born in Galveston, Texas on September 30, 1948. He graduated from Ball High School and was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a boilermaker by trade and worked at Todd Shipyard for most of his career.  He completely retired in 2010 to spend more time being “Pawpaw” to his 12 grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and cherished many memories of his...

Lyle Eugene Simpton passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was born on January 10, 1933 in Galveston, Texas to Elmira “Myra” Bouse Simpton and Frank L. “Jack” Simpton, Sr.  Lyle grew up in Port Bolivar and graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA Degree in 1956, then spent 2 years in the U.S. Army. In 1958 he went to work for Texaco and after 30 years retired as an Account Representative in Market Services. Lyle has never been far away from the...

Carol Ann Schulz Malloy died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home in Galveston, Texas.  Carol was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 17, 1945 to Rudy Schulz and Lois Jauer Schulz.  She spent the first seven years of her life growing up on a farm in Plymouth County, Iowa with her older sisters Lorri and Mary Lou, roaming the fields and playing in the open spaces.  The family moved into the town of LeMars, Iowa about 20 miles away from the farm in 1953 where she grew up in a small...

Antone Albonetti, Jr., age 90, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at UTMB Hospital. He was born in Galveston, Texas on February 5, 1929. He graduated from Galveston Ball High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from ISP.  He was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be sadly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death...

Retired State District Judge Israel Allan Lerner passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at The Farrington at Tanglewood in Houston, Texas.  Allan was born to Miriam and Lazar Lerner on September 1, 1926, in Galveston, Texas where he lived until he graduated from Ball High School.  He then pursued his education at Texas A&M University followed by The University of Texas School of Law where he graduated in June, 1951.  Upon graduation, Allan returned to Galveston County...

Pat Golden, a volunteer for groups that feed the poor, tend the sick and visit inmates in prison, died Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was 71. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and fought a valiant battle. Pat loved life.  “Golden” was born to Edward Addison Golden Jr. and Helen Patricia Stowe on Aug. 11, 1947. His father, Edward Golden had an insurance business in Texas City. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy and is survived by his mother and...

It is with a profound sadness but also with an immense pride of her life well lived, that our family must announce the passing of Joyce Aline Murphy Dundee. Joyce passed on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at UTMB. She was 94 years of age and would have celebrated her 95th birthday June 19th. She is predeceased by her mother, Eddie Mae Jones Murphy and siblings: Nell Murphy, Velda Murphy Pakalns, Helen Murphy Thames, Sammye Murphy Hope and Donald Murphy.  Joyce is survived by her sister...

Frances Jeanette Sullivan, 85, passed away on February 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on October 17, 1933 to Thelma and Grover Browning, in Frisco City, Alabama. She spent most of her younger life raising her three children. She worked as a waitress at the Golden Greek Restaurant in Galveston for many years. In December of 1972, she married the love of her life, John Sullivan, who was a Guard Master Chief in the U.S. Navy. Frances and John spent time traveling...