All Obituaries

Joseph John Conner passed away June 17, 2019. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at J. Levy and Termini Funeral Home Chapel.

Deborah "Debbie" Vassallo passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on June 29, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Jerry Redmond “JR” Thomas, passed away on June 2nd, 2019. Jerry, a fourth generation Texan, was born on June 14, 1934 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Mary Helen Redmond and Giles Robert Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Helen & Giles Thomas; his brother Giles Robert Thomas, Jr.; and one son Zachary Cecile Kempner Thomas. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Karen Nelson Thomas, and 3 children: Taylor McCarthy Thomas; Ian Quinn Redmond Thomas (wife...

Damon, Texas – James “Sonny” H. Wagner, age 87, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas. In his early years he was an avid stock car racer in the southern states. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After he was discharged from the Navy, he went to work at the Houston Chronicle in 1955 and retired as a Pressman after 39 years of service. He then moved to Galveston, where he spent his retirement. He was an...

Betty Lou Johnson passed away on May 30, 2019 at her home in Galveston. Betty was born on January 2, 1928 in Houston and grew up in the Heights area. She attended Reagan High School. After high school she moved to Galveston, birthplace of her mother, and attended nursing school at St. Mary’s School of Nursing. After completing nursing school she worked at UTMB for 34 years. She is predeceased by her parents Florence and John Vinson, her sister Ruth Provenzano, her husband Jim Johnson,...

Charles “Pops” Claunch, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Cornerstone Rehabilitation Center in Webster, TX. He was born in Jena, Louisiana on February 24, 1937. He was in the Navy 1953 to 1963 in the Korean Conflict serving on the USS General Anderson (troop transporter) from 1953-1955.  He served on USS Shields-596 from 1956 to 1959 out of San Diego, California.  He then served Shore Duty at subbase in New London, Connecticut until 1963. He then worked as a...

Tommy Marshall Simmons, age 71, died June 3, 2019 at his home in Galveston, Texas.  He was born in Jefferson, Texas on October 14, 1947 to Kenneth and Geraldine Simmons. Tommy was an odd and interesting man, with an emphasis on style and spirituality. He enjoyed politics, psychology, old movies and music. Tommy loved Ponzi Pinot Noir, gourmet coffee and cuisine. He worked as a chill plant operator for 30 years, later in life drove a cab where he delighted in the diversity of the people...

Esther Maza, age 95, of La Marque, TX passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019.  She was born in Karnes, TX on May 30, 1923 to Trancito Ochoa, Sr and Luz Garabay.Esther was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Maza, Sr. and grandson Jesse Carrizalez.She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Pereira; her son, Joe Maza, Jr. and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Shawn Alcazar, Kristina Maza, Joe...

Dolores Ann Choate Johnson, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Jennie Sealy Hospital. She was born on February 14, 1941 in Galveston, Texas. She graduated from Galveston Ball High School in 1959. She worked at U.S. National Bank for 4 years, then for the next 15 years she stayed home and raised her family.  After her children were grown, she went to work for Bay Houston Towing Company for 30 years, until her retirement. She was a loving and caring person who always put...

The Reverend Doctor Robert Finla Murphy, Jr., 65, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Galveston, Texas.  Bob was born on April 29, 1954 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Robert Finla Murphy, Sr. and Clara Howard Murphy.  He attended Stetson University and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Florida.  Although his undergraduate work was in marine biology, Bob felt called to ministry and received his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary as...