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John Mark Bangle March 9, 1959 – January 8, 2020 John Bangle, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 60 at his home in Houston.  John was born in Houston, Texas to Raymond and Marilyn Bangle on March 9, 1959. John graduated from S.P. Waltrip High School in Houston, and worked for most of his adult life as a bookseller.  He possessed an amazing knowledge of books, music and art and was himself a gifted writer, poet and artist.  John had a...

Kelly Blickenstaff, 60 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home in Houston. Kelly was born on August 29, 1959 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Cheri Davis and Terrence Hubbard.  She was the oldest of three children, Rick Hubbard of Florida and Nick Davis of Wisconsin.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Scott, and her beloved daughter Fallon Rose. She spent her childhood in Packer territory until 1976, opting to start her family and career in...

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Maria Julia Salazar, devoted wife, mother, Grandma and sister, passed away at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Robstown Texas, to Candelario and Julia M. Gonzalez on October 27, 1952. She married the love of her life Juan and raised four boys in their loving home.  Throughout the years, she took great pride in caring and educating numerous children of all ages that she taught. Left to cherish her memories are her loving...

Nancy (Green) Kroeger age 62 of Houston, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.  Nancy was born September 24, 1957, in Conyers, Georgia the daughter of the late Blanche and Clyde Green.  She is survived by her husband of 20 years Michael Kroeger, Brother & Sister-in-law: Ronald (Pauline) Green, Loganville, Georgia, Sister & Brother-in-law: Glenda (Kenny) Bennett,  Conyers, Georgia,  Step-sons: Chris (Stacy) Kroeger, Dustin...

Reverend Wayne LeRoy Peterson, Sr. (1935 – 2020) entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  A private family Celebration of Life Service will be held at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmersville, TX on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Wayne L. Peterson, Sr. was born on November 6, 1935 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to Carl O. and Elizabeth R. (Michener) Peterson. He served as a Drill Instructor in the Army then married Gwendolyn Faith Anderson in 1956, in El Paso, TX.  He was...

Robert ‘Bob” Vela, Of Hempstead, Texas, was born on March 2, 1933, in Houston, Texas. He was called to heaven on December 31, 2019.  He will be fondly remembered by his wife, Shirley, twin brother, Gilbert, and sister, Mary, as well as his children and step-children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, extended family and good friends. Bob will be missed by his four-legged family of pets.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2-4 pm on Sunday, January 5,...

JOSEPH OWEN DRYER, 82, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2019. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will never forget his larger-than-life influence and lively conversations.        Joe was born on October 18, 1937 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After graduation from St. Mary’s High School in Albuquerque, NM, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was stationed in California.  He later attended the University...

Lawrence Michael Widtfeldt, AKA Larry | AKA LarBear | AKA Borrance, peacefully passed away December 29, 2019 in his home in Cypress, TX. He was born on July 25, 1988 in El Paso, TX where he graduated from Eastwood High School. Larry was an artistic, passionate soul that left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. Any and every room he occupied was filled with love and laughter, and heaven will be no different. Larry had no shortage of friends, having never met a stranger. His big...