All Obituaries

Bobbie Jo Phillips, age 48, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born on June 29, 1975 in Champagne, Illinois. Bobbie’s stunning beauty was matched by her selfless heart. Although she held several professional titles, Wife, Mother, and Nana were by far her favorites. She took great pride in raising her two children and three stepchildren and a mother figure to so many more. Being Nana to her grandchildren filled her heart with joy. She provided her...

Israel Ochoa, Jr., age 75, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Jennie Sealy Hospital with his loving wife Renee at his side. He was born to Israel and Consuelo Ochoa on April 10, 1948 in McAllen, Texas. He was transplanted to the Island as a toddler and considered himself a BOI. He attended Ball High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served his country proudly in Viet Nam. He received a Purple Heart and returned home a stronger man for having served his...

Forrest Hollon, age 88, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Jennie Sealy Hospital. He was born in Wolverine, Kentucky on February 25, 1935 to Monroe Hollon and Nannie Burnet. He served in the U.S Army at Fort Crockett here in Galveston, where he met the love of his life, Mildred Kovacevich. He was discharged from the Army in 1955 and they were married in 1956.  He worked for Island Transit and Falstaff Brewery. He then went to work for UTMB, where he retired after 20 years of...

William (Billy) Praker Jr. passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1948, in Galveston, TX where he lived his whole life as a commercial fisherman/shrimper.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam receiving several medals including the Bronze Star. His legacy included building several boats, such as the Lil’ Hustler, Patricia Gayle, and his pride and joy the Revenge. Billy had many titles in his life...

William A. Dagg, age 78, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his residence. Bill Dagg was born on August 25, 1945 to William and Theresa Dagg in Galveston, Texas. He attended both Catholic and Public schools, graduating from Ball High School in 1964. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He joined the Galveston Police Department in February 1966 where he worked for 27 years. He retired in 1993 with the rank of Lieutenant.  Bill married his...

Mark Anthony Coto, age 45, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  He was born on February 8, 1978 in Houston, Texas. Mark worked for the Alvin Post Office for 8 years.  He is preceded in death by his father John L. Coto.  He is survived by his mother Maria Coto, sister Stacy Reyes and husband Simon, sister Kathleen Reigns and husband Christian, brother Felix Coto, nieces Christine Reyes, Selena Reyes, Micaiah Reigns, nephews Simon Reyes Jr., Christopher...

Janie Y. Moya - January 25,1939 - October 26, 2023 Janie Moya, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister & friend, entered into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father while surrounded by children & grandchildren. She was born in Palacios, Texas, to parents Margarito & Miquela Moya & was raised in Port Lavaca, TX.   As a young woman, she moved to Galveston, Texas. She was a devout Catholic, who studied her Bible & instilled a deep sense of Christian faith in...

Susan Pfendler McCormick, 74, died of pancreatic cancer on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. On August 23, 1949.  She was preceded in death by her love and best friend, Thadddeus Charles McCormick III (Thad ) in 2014, her parents Francis and Marion Pfendler, great niece Julie Ann Gregory, and brother-in-law, John Grohol. She is survived by her brother George Pfendler (Laura) of Spring, Texas; sister, Audrey Grohol of...

Bill passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at The Crossings Retirement Community in League City, Texas.  He was born September 9, 1930 in Delight, Arkansas. He graduated high school early and attended Henderson State Teachers College where he majored in English. He worked briefly as a teacher, then joined his cousin in Galveston for work at American National Insurance Company. There he met the woman who became his wife of 65 years and retired as a company officer after 43 years of...

Elvira “Vera” Gutierrez, 88, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Galveston, TX, surrounded by her loving family. Vera was a proud BOI and our very own St. Paddy’s Day Baby, born March 17, 1935 to Fabian and Elisa Gutierrez. She attended Goliad Elementary School, Austin Middle School, and was a proud graduate of Ball High School Class of 1954. She held special memories of her Tornette and Powder Puff years strutting her purple and gold pride.     As...