Tributes

Matthew (Matt) Wayne O’Neal went to be with our Lord on May 19, 2019, at the age of 33. Beloved by many, he had a generous heart and a kind nature and was always one to help a friend in need. He cherished his family, friends, and faith and was a loving father and husband. He loved making people laugh and wouldn’t let anyone take themselves too seriously. Matt’s favorite pastime was golf and he enjoyed watching sports, especially his Houston Astros and Texans. He also loved...

Frank Andrew McLane died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at approximately 8:00 pm, surrounded by family at the Southern Knights Senior Living Community in Tomball, Texas. He was 93 years old. A vivacious and quick-witted man, Frank brought laughter to all he knew until the end of his days. He sorely missed his beloved wife, Ruth, to whom he was married for 71 years, and who passed away in March of last year. Their heavenly reunion is no doubt a joyous one. He is survived by his three sons,...

Yvonne Averitt, 50 years young, passed away on May 14, 2019 in Houston, Tx. She was born to Consuelo Vela Munoz and Johnny Mendez on July 11, 1968 in Houston, Tx. She is survived by her mother, Consuelo Vela Munoz, father Johnny Mendez, stepfather Nicolas Munoz Sr.; husband, Michael Averitt; children, John Edward Mendez, Michael Douglas Averitt, Maggie Angel Averitt; Siblings, Gretchen Kim Robichaux, Greta Lynn Barnes, Nicolas Munoz Jr., Patricio Munoz, Francisca Nicole Munoz; grandson...

Josue David Neely, also known as Josh and lovingly called “Chinito” by his family, was born on June 16, 1989 in the parking lot of Lyndon B. Johnson hospital in Houston, Texas. Josh was a fun loving soul whom lived in the moment with a surplus of sense of humor and a positive mind set. Some of his greatest attributes were his unconditional love for his parents, daughters, family and friends. His greatest desire was to make those whom he loved smile. There was never a dull moment...

Shirley M. Abbott, 77, passed away on May 8, 2019. She was born to Jennie and Carl Figge on March 4, 1942 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles "Chuck" Abbott, Paul Alan Curtis, her son, John Dale Harvey, grandson, Cody Harvey, and her brother. She is survived by her children, James Leo Harvey, Jr., Donald Wayne Harvey, Michael Paul Curtis, and Jennifer Marie Bankston; grandchildren, Amanda, Melissa, Erica, April, Jimmy, Savanna,...

Velma Joyce Hashaw Bumstead, 78, died on April 30, 2019. She was born on July 24, 1940 to James and Lealon Hashaw in Friday, Texas.   Velma was preceded in death by her beloved husband James, her parents, her brothers Douglas, Archie, and Jerry; her granddaughter, Kristi Ross Garcia; and her son-in-law, Kurt Sigue. She is survived by her children, Joyce Orlando and husband Michael, Melinda Sigue, Pamela Becker and husband Spencer, and Randall Bumstead and wife Darlene;...

Jack Louis Norris passed away on April 29, 2019, surrounded by family, at his home in Tomball, Texas, after a long struggle with cancer.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, May 10, 2019 at Silver Springs Baptist Church in Magnolia, Texas. Afterwards, he will be inurned in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Jack was born on December 23, 1946, to Jack and Dorothy Norris in Houston, Texas.  He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas in...

Our beloved “Mama Dot” left us to be with her soulmate “Papa George” on Sunday, April 28th, 2019.  Born to William and Loretta Peters Albrecht in Reading, PA on November 22, 1925, Dorothy Cecelia loved to laugh! She had a zest for life that we all wish we could emulate – her private motto was, “Yesterday was yesterday, don’t think about it because you can’t change it, just look towards tomorrow”.  She loved this life, no matter...