All Obituaries

Marvin Jack Wagner, age 73, passed away April, 5, 2021 at Ashton Parke Care Center in Texas City. Marvin was the first born child of Jack and Rosie Wagner.  Marvin proved to be a challenge from the beginning with a difficult delivery for Rosie. He was a stubborn child and we are sure many Hail Mary’s were prayed by both Rosie and Jack as he entered school. School proved not to be his forte so he finally gave up on school to pursue other avenues. Marvin was a hard worker....

Raul Ramirez, age 73, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Jennie Sealy Hospital. He was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico on December 9, 1947.  He came to Galveston in 1975 and began working on ships at the Port of Galveston. He traveled all over the world. He was a well-known musician here on the Island, playing the keyboard, guitar and drums. Each year you could find him performing at the Mardi Gras. He also enjoyed playing Bingo. His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren....

Mary Roque, 87, of Galveston, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2021. Mary was born November 8, 1933 in Galveston, Texas, where she made her home for 87 years.  She retired from Weingarten’s with over 22 years of servicing the community with her smile and kindness. She then began Nana's daycare where she lovingly took care of children from 1982 to 2003. She also spent her days attending and volunteering in the Holy Family Parish. Mary was preceded in death by her...

Ernestine T. Castro, age 94, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born on May 26, 1926 in Laredo, Texas to Pedro and Maria Torres. After she graduated from high school Ernestine went to work as a secretary at Jeff Davis Hospital in Houston. Later she met the love of her life, Lee Castro and they were married on January 18, 1949. She worked side by side with Lee as members of the League of United Latin Americans, Council 60. They both campaigned to advance the economic condition,...

Charles Vaughn Montgomery, age 70, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at The Lakes at Texas City. He was a proud BOI, born on January 10, 1951 in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from Ball High School and attended Galveston College. He was retired from Walmart #529 in La Marque, after 11 years of service working as a supervisor.  He was well loved at Walmart and he always made work fun for his employees. He enjoyed walking on the beach and collecting seashells. Christmas was his...

Robert E. Barrow, long-time resident of Galveston, passed away peacefully in his home on March 13, 2021 at the age of 87. Robert (aka Bob, or “Doc”) was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 4, 1934 to Sam and Viola Barrow.  He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1952, where he was on the swim team, and captain of the tennis team.  He continued swimming well into college, and was an avid tennis player for many years, earning numerous trophies and awards until his...

Galveston - Wade Richard Wallace, (B.O.I.) age 58, died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston. He was born on August 24, 1962 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston to Wade K. and Ann (Rourke) Wallace. He married Belinda Kaye Moore on August 27, 1988. He started school at Parker Elementary, and then went to Weis Middle School. He attended Ball High School for 2 years and graduated from Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas....

Jovita Ochoa, a life-long resident of Galveston, TX, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 4, 2021 at the age of 85. Jovita was born January 10, 1936 to Florentino Ramirez and Julia Mungia and was the youngest of ten children. She was retired from Pilgrim's Cleaners where she was a loyal employee for 35 years. She was a devoted mother/grandmother and an avid animal lover. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed preparing meals for the family especially during the holidays. Jovita...

Marcella Paisley Collins, age 83, of Jamaica Beach-Galveston, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on March 2, 2021.  Marcy was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Octavia Paisley of Galveston.  She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Paisley-Gee of Eustis, Florida, one niece Monique Duncan-Williams and her husband Todd of Jupiter, Florida, three daughters, Dora Marie Vernon of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Brenda Worsham, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, Becky Richardson of Parker,...

Luis Garcia, Jr., age 58, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. He was born on September 16, 1962 in Galveston, Texas.He was preceded in death by his parents Luis and Francis Garcia; his sister Virginia De Luna; and nephew Kevin Maher.He is survived by his brothers, Jose Garcia, Jesse Garcia and wife Linda, Paul Garcia and wife Annette and Peter Garcia and wife Christine; sisters, Linda Maher and husband Larry, Mary Flores and husband John, Olivia...