All Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” Ann Lowry Vondra, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence in Crystal Beach, Texas.  She was born on December 29, 1943 in Houston, Texas to parents Michael Patrick O’Grady and Ora Mae Badeaux O’Grady. She graduated from Incarnate Academy in Houston, Texas in 1961.  Pat received her Associates Degree in Arts and Science from College of the Mainland in 1985 and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from...

Herman P. Hansen Jr., 90, joined his wife in Heaven on Wednesday September 25, 2019, at UTMB in Galveston, Texas.  He was born on June 30, 1929 in Galveston to Herman P. Hansen, Sr. (Lucky) and Millie Oystermeyar Hansen.    Herman was raised on his family’s dairy on the west end of the island and attended school in Galveston.     On November 1st, 1949, he married Ethel Marie Barrow, the love of his life.  Together they shared 69 wonderful...

Bertie Inita Youngblood, age 86, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. She was born in West Monroe, Louisiana on August 17, 1933. Bertie is survived by daughter Judith Ann Muller; son James Harold Youngblood; grandsons, Jeff Youngblood(Kelly), Kent Muller, and Cody Youngblood(Cassie); great-grandchildren, Kruz Youngblood, Jocelyn Youngblood and Madeline Youngblood; brothers Josh Henry Beebe Jr., and John Marshall (Johnny) McCarty; 41 nieces...

Patsy R. Reazin, 80, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Regent Care Center of League City following a stroke. She was born on February 20, 1939 in Amory, Mississippi. Patsy was retired from UTMB, Department of Internal Medicine. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Pat loved to travel, visit with family and friends and was always ready to have a good time. She is preceded in death by parents Robert and Grace Dunn and sister, Nell Sullivan. Patsy is...

Reverend Colonel Elbert Leroy Nelson, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, September 14, 2019. Known as Lee, he was born in Lufkin, Texas to Elbert Leroy Sr. and Wilma Madeline Nelson on January 25, 1930. Rev. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, and granddaughter Jamie Jacquellyn Scott.  He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary Frances Nelson, the mother of his children, Joan J. Nelson, and children Carolyn Nelson-Becker and husband Keith...

Justina “Augie” Gonzales was born on September 26, 1926 in Galveston, Texas to Jose Rosario Vargas and Manuela Martinez. She attended school and later worked at UTMB Hospital where she worked as a nurse’s aide. Augie was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and a regular attendee of the women’s group at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She brought four children into this world, and like her they were raised in the Catholic Church. She was also a devoted...

Mary Jane Rogers, age 95, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at Gulf Health Care Nursing Center. She was born in Galveston, Texas on October 31, 1923 and graduated from Galveston Ball High School in 1941.  After graduation, she attended the Draghan's Business College and worked at Camp Wallace in Hitchcock during World War II.  After the war, she went to work at UTMB as Assistant to the President for Dr. Chauncey Leake.  During her UTMB career, she worked under four...

Melvin Williams, devoted husband, father, and community leader, died August 19, 2019, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. His wife of 48 years, Beate, was at his side. He was 75. Melvin was born June 17, 1944, in Parsons, Kansas, to Naomi Long and Vernon Williams. Both parents preceded him in death. His life was marked by a dedication to his family, his community, and his God. He was influenced by a desire to give to each, thus leaving a legacy of love, faith and service. He...

Carlos De La Cruz, Jr., age 49, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1970 in Monmouth, Illinois, but raised in Galveston, Texas. He will be sadly missed by his family that loved him. He was preceded in death by his step-dad Adelaido Campos, his grandparents and his uncle Luis Perez. He is survived by his mother Rita Campos; his wife Susie De La Cruz; his daughter Olfia April De La Cruz; his sister-in-law C.C.; his brother Joe Lewis De La Cruz;...

Hector Gomez, age 60, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born on January 11, 1959 in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from Galveston Ball High School in 1978. After graduation, he joined the U.S.  Navy where he served in Desert Storm and the Gulf War on the USS Monterey. He worked as a Medical Technician at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 787 and LULAC 151. He was also a member of the Los Viejos Motorcycle Family...