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Patrick Mark Rigano
PATRICK MARK RIGANO, age 45, passed away on April 6, 2008. Patrick was born March 16, 1963 to Joseph and Mary Rigano. He attended Strake Jesuit High School and had a stellar academic career until the onset of his illness. He fought a remarkably strong battle for the balance of his life against bipolar disease. Patrick always strived to `go the distance'. His family is so proud of his strength and incredible resilience he always got right back up after each of his numerous challenges. Patrick was very spiritual, a strong Catholic and had a great love of the Lord and his family. He possessed an incredible wit and was well-known for his marvelous sense of humor. Patrick was preceded in death by his father, Joseph and is survived by his mother, Mary Patricia Rigano; sister, Bettianne Rigano; bother, Daniel Rigano; brother, Joseph Rigano and wife, Laura; niece, Gina Rigano; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his cat, Johnny. There will be a visitation at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, April 9th, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 8200 Roos Road, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 10th at St. Francis de Sales. Internment will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patrick's name can be made to The Gathering Place or The Mental Health Association of Greater Houston.
Avis Arlene Crownover
Avis Arlene Crownover, 75, born on October 21, 1932 in Morton, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Tomball, Texas. Avis will be missed by her family and friends.
Josephine Ann DeSerf
Josephine Ann DeSerf, 72, born on October 1, 1935 in Champaign, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Josephine will be missed by her family and friends.
Ruth Vaughn Burns
RUTH VAUGHAN BURNS, age 59, of Sugar Land, TX, passed away on April 1, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Frank Burns; her sons, Frank Burns, Jr., Edward Burns, Charles Burns and Tim Burns; her sister, Olga Blanche Sammons; her nephew Kirk Sammons and wife Angie; and her great nieces Emily and Claire Sammons. Ruth was a long-time resident of the Sugar Land and Houston, Texas areas. She was a graduate of Galena Park High School and Sam Houston State University where she became a member of Kappa Delta sorority. As a young woman she won numerous beauty contests including Miss Galena Park, Miss Sam Houston University and was a finalist in the Miss Texas Universe competition. Ruth was a retired teacher and until she was too ill, was a regular volunteer at The Guild Shop, a St. John the Divine sponsored charity. She was loved and will be missed by all that knew her. A memorial service was held at 3:30 PM on Friday, April 4, 2008. Her cremated remains will be interred in her family plot at a later date in Anahuac, TX. The family requests that any contributions be sent in Ruth's honor to the Carl McCain Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 66054, Houston, TX 77266.
Adrianus Cornelius "Kees" Jobsis
ADRIANUS CORNELIUS "KEES" JOBSIS, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on March 30, 2008. Born on September 21, 1929, Kees was a charismatic adventurer and romantic, with a brilliant, creative and intuitive mind, vibrant personality, sharp wit, and kind and generous heart. His passions included travel, exploration, nature, sailing, diving, music, and the literary and visual arts. An admired and respected civil engineer with Royal Dutch Shell and later Texaco, Kees was also an accomplished artist, creating poems, stories, writings, drawings, paintings, and photographs of remarkable insight and sensitivity. Born to Dutch parents, Annie Gieben and Gerrit Jobsis, on Billiton Island, Indonesia (then part of the Dutch East Indies), Kees enjoyed an idyllic early childhood as part of a privileged family within a refined Dutch colonial community (his father was a senior executive with the Dutch Billiton Tin Company). Kees roamed and explored his beloved island with unbridled freedom and childish wonder. It was there that Kees developed deep respect and appreciation of nature and cultural differences. While Kees was known for his strong will and sometime rebellious spirit, he was universally adored, with his elementary school teacher (who often referred to him as "the little rascal") still chuckling about his antics and fondly corresponding with him regularly into old age. Kees' idyllic early childhood on Billiton Island came to an abrupt end during World War II at age 13, when Kees and his family were separated and forced into concentration camps by the Japanese. Kees survived the horrors and trauma of his incarceration through wits, inner strength and fighting spirit. Sadly, Kees never saw his father again. While the torture he was forced to endure and witness haunted him for life, he never allowed it to define his existence and seldom spoke of the experiences. That determination to survive enabled him to rise like a phoenix from the ashes again and again throughout his life. Ever the flamboyant, charismatic romantic, he followed his dreams and lived life to its fullest. With fierce determination, he accelerated his education from the years lost. Brilliant mathematically, he earned undergraduate and advanced degrees in science in both the Netherlands and the United States. He became a highly successful civil engineer, troubleshooting and managing projects for Texaco throughout the world. He also had an academic post with the Institute of Technology in the Middle East. During his career, he was accredited several patents and awards for his inventions, designs and contributions in the energy industry. Known as a handsome charmer, Kees, along with his lovely wife, Bouk (known also as "Bea"), were gracious hosts and easily transcended cultural differences to forge lifelong international friendships. Together with their two daughters, they enjoyed an international life in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States (immigrating to the United States in 1964 and proudly becoming American citizens), eventually making Houston, Texas their home. Their marriage was a love affair lasting over 51 years. In 1976 Kees suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury, which resulted in permanent partial paralysis. He courageously fought his physical disabilities and continued to live life on his terms. He later joined the technology department at Texaco, and took up scuba diving exploring the depths and beauty of the underwater world. He called the water "the great equalizer, " and took other paralyzed friends (made during rehabilitation at TIRR) diving to experience freedom from physical limitations. After giving up their sailboats, Kees and Bouk continued to cruise and travel the world together. He adored his daughters and their families and was a genuinely loving, supportive and protective family man. He generously shared his passions with them and encouraged theirs. He was deeply loved and is greatly missed. Kees is survived by his wife, Bouk de Vries Jobsis, his daughters, Janneke Margeret Jobsis Brown and Anna Jobsis Nemeth, son-in-laws, Donald Brown and Peter Nemeth, grandchildren, Alexandra Nemeth, Nicholas Nemeth and Dakota Adrian Brown, his brother Harman Jobsis, and sister, Mechtelien de Haan-Jobsis. Kees' parents and brother Gerrit Jobsis predeceased him. The family wishes to specifically acknowledge the kind and dedicated care and compassion of Kees' cardiologist, Dr. Madjid ("Mirzai") Mirzaitehrane. A private family memorial at sea will be held. In addition, arrangements are being made for a memorial service for friends of the family to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kees' name to Texas Rehabilitation and Research ("TIRR").
Marjorie Glaser
MARJORIE GLASER, died March 31, 2008 of Parkinson's disease in Houston, TX. She was born January 2, 1929 in Girard, KS to Willis and Harriett Multhaup. Marjorie is survived by husband John Glaser of Houston; daughter, Dianne Wolfe and husband Brett of League City; son, Richard Glaser, wife Beverly and granddaughter, Torrye of Corpus Christi. A celebration of Marjorie's life will be held 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. A graveside service will be held at Highland Park cemetery, Pittsburg, Kansas, under the direction of Brenner Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in memory of Marjorie Glaser to: National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave. /Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494 or on-line at www.parkinson.org.
John W. Tullosss, Jr.
JOHN W. (JACK) TULLOSS, JR., 87, of Houston, died March 26. He was born to John and Elsie Tulloss in Columbia, Tennessee on September 23, 1920. From age 5 to 15 he lived in Miami, Florida. After attending high schools in eight different cities, he received his college education at American University in Washington and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He married
Bernice Eltinge on October 1, 1942 in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they made their first home and where she gave birth to their two sons. During World War II, he was a process engineer in a Naval ordnance plant. He was then area manager for Monroe Calculating Company. He joined the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and moved as he was promoted to Catonsville, MD; Lewistown, PA; Atlanta GA; Knoxville, TN; and Houston in 1971. He was active in Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, served as a trustee and Board member and president of his Bridgebuilders Sunday school class. He was a Mason, a member of Rotary Club of Houston and a volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is survived by his two sons, John III and Carl, both of Houston. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 3, 2:00 P.M. at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Following the service, the family will receive friends at a celebration of his life. Burial at Memorial Oaks cemetery will be private. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Caring Forever Fund.
Eugene W. Chiang
Eugene W. Chiang, 50, born on August 28, 1957 in Marshall, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Missouri City, Texas. Eugene will be missed by his family and friends.
Eugene Sebastian Coddou
EUGENE S. CODDOU left this world on March 25, 2008. Gene was born in Houston, Texas on November 2, 1919 to Julia McLennan Coddou and Eugene Sebastian Coddou. He attended Milby High School and the University of Houston where in 1943 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. The Selective Service System classified him as a "necessary man", and did not permit him to serve overseas during the war, because of his chemical engineering background and his preparation and training for essential national defense programs. Instead, he volunteered without pay to serve in the United States Coast Guard to provide security at the Port of Houston. Upon graduation, he joined Sinclair Rubber Company as a research chemist, working during the day, and patrolling the port at night. At a company dance in the fall of 1943, Gene met Mary Ann Stanley. They fell in love, and married
on November 25, 1944. After the war, Sinclair closed its chemical department in Pasadena, and Gene joined the chemical departments at Pan American Refining Corporation and American Oil Company in Texas City. He became a Patent Advisor, assisting in handling the many details pertinent to inventions and patents. While working at American Oil, he co-invented and later patented a process for the preparation of high octane fuel. Also he attended night classes at the University of Houston, earning The W. St. John Garwood Award for Scholarship and his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1954. While in law school he co-founded the Hutcheson Inn of the Phi Delta Phi international legal fraternity. On April 14, 1954, the Supreme Court of the State of Texas admitted him to practice law. He joined the American Oil law department, and later the law department of Standard Oil of Indiana. He registered to practice before the United States Patent Office in 1959. In 1960, the Supreme Court of the United States of America admitted him to practice. Also in 1960, Standard Oil moved him to its offices in Chicago, Illinois. The State of Illinois Supreme Court admitted him to practice in 1961. In 1962, he returned to Houston to represent Tennessee Gas and Transmission and later Tenneco, Inc. in the law department. While in Houston, Gene was active in the Houston Bar Association. Among other honors, he received the Outstanding Service Award and the Inns of Court Citation of Merit for Outstanding Service as Director. He also organized and served as the first Chairman of the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas. In 1975, he moved to Longview, Texas to represent Texas Eastman Chemical Company in the law department. He retired in 1986; but remained on the active roll of the State Bar of Texas. In 1999, he moved to Sugar Land, Texas, where he enjoyed mornings on the golf course and afternoons with Mary Ann. Gene is a cradle Episcopalian, and he served the Church in many offices and capacities. He first served the Church as an acolyte at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Park Place. As a member of the Vestry he was instrumental in the construction of a new church building. In 1957, he transferred his letter to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in River Oaks, where among other duties, he served as a teacher and the Scoutmaster of Troop 55. While in Chicago, he served the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth. In Longview, he served Trinity Episcopal Church. After moving to Sugar Land, he transferred his letter back to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Remaining behind are Gene's wife Mary Ann, his sister Julianne Hunt and her husband David, his son Stanley and his wife Carol, his son Wesley and his wife Elizabeth and his grandchildren Ross, Marion Lee, Patrick, Alexandra, Stephen and Ann. At a private Anglican service, his family will inter his ashes beside his mother at Forest Park Lawndale cemetery. In May, his family and friends will celebrate his life with an Anglican service and organ recital.
Joseph P. Leonard
Joseph P. Leonard, 38, born on March 27, 1969 in Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Visitation, Friday, March 28, 2008 in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services from 4:00-8:00 PM with the Rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral mass, Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:00 AM at St. Justin Catholic Church, 13350 Ashford Point Dr Houston, TX 77082. Joseph will be missed by his family and friends.
Wayne S. Wagner
Wayne Smith Wagner, 74, born on May 31, 1933 in Amherst, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Houston, Texas. A service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services at 3:00 PM. Wayne will be missed by his family and friends.
William McConnell
WILLIAM MCCONNELL, age 83, passed away on March 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife Joan of 51 years, children Marilyn Willis, Bill and Floyd. He is also survived by siblings Louise Durante, Elizabeth Kopchik, Robert and Tom. No services are planned at this time. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Levins and also the Houston Hospice for their kindness extended to our loved one.
Gloria Broadway
Gloria Broadway, 78, born on December 8, 2008 in East St. Louis, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Gloria will be missed by her family and friends.
William Lyall Patrick
William Lyall Patrick, 92, born on December 12, 1915 in Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Tomball, Texas. William will be missed by his family and friends.
Cheryl A. Murphy
CHERYL ANN MURPHY, born June 16, 1948 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away in Houston Texas on March 22, 2008. Preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Mae Murphy, Cheryl is survived by her son, Scott Aubertin (Barre, Vermont); two daughters, Andrea Tomasello and husband Joseph (Richmond, Texas) and Michelle Broussard and husband Andrew (Benton, Louisiana); five grandchildren, James Marsh, Billy Aubertin, Emily Tomasello, Dylan Marsh, Breanna Aubertin; sister, Marion Lauretti (Naugatuck, Connecticut); two brothers, Michael Murphy (Austin, Texas) and Major Sean Murphy (Cocoa Beach, Florida). A celebration of Cheryl's life will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008, 11:00 AM in the Lakeside building of River Pointe Church, 5000 Ransom Rd., Richmond, Texas 77469.
John W. Brice, Jr.
JOHN W. BRICE, JR., 68, died in Houston on March 20, 2008. He was born May 11, 1939 to John W. Brice and Marion Scott Brice. John is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Richardson Brice; sisters, Scotty Griffey and Ann Brice; brother, Andrew Brice; three sons, John W. Brice III, Robert Carlton Brice (wife Mary and daughter Angelica), and Patrick Richardson Brice (wife Kristin, daughter Lauren Elizabeth and son Sean Michael). John was an engineering graduate of Rice University and was employed with AMOCO Production Company for 32 years. Upon retirement, he enjoyed worldwide travel with "Trish" and investing in small companies. John was a member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at his church, 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 25, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in John's name to Memorial Drive Methodist Church, Interfaith Care Partners, or a charity of your choice.
Dr. Donald Scott Daugherty
Dr. Donald Scott Daugherty (72) passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Scott was born in Angleton, Texas to Bennie M. Daugherty and Lucille Key Neely. He was preceded in death by his parents and only sister, Maudell Carr.
Scott graduated from Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas in 1959 with a B.S. degree. In 1965, he graduated from University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, Texas with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
Dr. Daugherty was a General Dentist in southwest Houston for 37 years. He enjoyed memberships in the Lion’s Club, American Dental Association and Texas Dental Association.
He is survived by his wife, Nan Hubert Daugherty; daughters, Amber and spouse David Goodrich of Santa Fe, NM, Susan Daugherty and partner Sandra Mouton of Houston, TX, and Sherylyn and spouse Jerry Evans of Brookhaven, MS; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, McKinley, and Merritt Evans; and nephews, Richard Carr, Randall Carr, and Timothy Carr.
Dr. Daugherty’s loving and caring spirit will live in his family’s hearts forever. He will be missed by his family, his patients, and his many good friends and acquaintances.
A celebration of Dr. Daugherty’s life will be held Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services with a reception to follow. Interment will be in Cameron, TX.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Dr. Daugherty’s name to Vitas Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Delbert Jeter, Jr.
DELBERT JETER JR. was born in Houston, September 6, 1922, and passed away suddenly on March, 19 2008. For many years, he was superintendent of the Dept. of Water & Sewer for the City of Bellaire, retiring in 1986. His hobbies were ham radio (K5ALA) and computers. He leaves to mourn his long-time partner Ruth Whileyman and good friends, Ruth's children, Jean Whileyman, Bud Whileyman, and Linda Whileyman Carruth, as well as niece Barbara Barrow of CA. He leaves also long-time buddies Harry Richmond, Jim Padgett, and Bob Carlson, who share his interests in ham radio and computer technology. Visitation will be from 6-9pm Friday, March 21st and services will be at 11:00am Saturday, March 22, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. Burial follows at Woodlawn cemetery.
Byron James Deming
Byron J. Deming, 85, born on July 10, 1922 in Franklin, Indiana passed away in Houston, Texas. Byron will be missed by his family and friends.
Ralph Byrd Murphy
RALPH BYRD MURPHY, born April 19, 1928, died peacefully on March 19, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia Murphy; daughters, Kay Goodrich and husband Tommy, and Karen Jensen and husband Greg; grandchildren, Katy and Matthew Goodrich and Elizabeth and Parker Jensen; sister-in-law Jane Freitag and husband Forrest; and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was also blessed by the loyal friendship of Froggy Williams, whose faithful visits and encouragement brightened his last year. Ralph was born in Waco, Texas to William and Clara Murphy and lived all of his adult life in Houston, where he dedicated himself to his family, his friends, and his career in the oilfield service industry. He was a longtime member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Lakeside Country Club, The Houston Club, and The Petroleum Club, and remained a loyal supporter of Rice University athletic programs. Ralph was a member of the 1945 Waco High School State Championship Football team. He came to Houston to play football for The Rice Institute under the legendary coach Jess Neely. He was a part of the victorious 1947 Orange Bowl and the 1950 Cotton Bowl championship teams and was named an All-Southwest Conference player in 1949. In 1995, during the final season of the Southwest Conference, Ralph was honored to be named to the Rice All-time Southwest Conference team. He is also a member of the Rice University Athletic Hall of Fame. An avid outdoorsman Ralph made many great friends and wonderful memories on hunting and fishing trips and on the golf course. Ralph and Ginger spent their later years enjoying travels with special friends. The family greatly appreciates the special care shown by the staffs of The Forum at Memorial Woods and Odyssey Healthcare and especially the loving and skillful support of Sheryl Turner, Mildred Hill, Brenda Washington, Joya Johnson, Lillie Moore, and Jerlean Black. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 11 o'clock in the morning in the chapel of Chapelwood United Methodist Church where Rev. Mopsy Andrews will officiate. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Ralph B. Murphy Endowed Scholarship at Rice University, Office of Development, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892.
George Denson Newton
GEORGE DENSON NEWTON died on March 17 at home after a valiant struggle with cancer. Born March 19, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, George grew up on Air Force bases in France, Japan, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and throughout the United States. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Geology from Arizona State University, and moved to Houston in 1967 to work in petroleum geology. His career took him to Nigeria, California, and Guatemala. George was a member of Second Baptist Church and Cross Training Bible study class. He participated in two medical mission trips to Guatemala sponsored by Faith in Practice and attempted to regain his health so that he could go on a third. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Margaret (Peggy) Newton; children Stefanie Esposito and husband Brian, George, Jr., and wife Martha, Ian, and Ashleigh. He is also survived by a grandson, Samuel Esposito; brother, Bill Newton; sister-in-law Vivian Newton; and parents-in-law, Russell and Thomasine Bosworth. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, March 20, in the Hankamer Chapel at Second Baptist Church. The Reverend Lee Maxcy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith in Practice (7500 Beechnut St., Ste. 208; Houston, TX 77074; www.faithinpractice.org) or Rio Bend (P.O. Box 480; Richmond, Texas; 77406), which is a neighborhood for foster children.
Dora Dubec
Dora Dubec, 71, born on January 11, 1937 in McCombe, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Rosenberg, Texas. A memorial service celebrating Dora's life will be held, Monday, March 31, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. Dora will be missed by her family and friends.
Edythe M. Jeffries
Edythe Marie Jeffries, 69, born on August 19, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 in Conroe, Texas. Edythe will be missed by her family and friends.
Helen Ladd
HELEN HOLBROOK LADD, born August 5, 1926 in Scranton, PA, passed away in Houston, TX on March 17, 2008. Helen is survived by her two sons, Robert O'Byrne and wife Carol, Judson Ladd and wife Karen; granddaughters, Katherine and Jennifer Ladd; sister, Elizabeth Hansen; and beloved life partner, Dave Grove. A celebration of Helen's life will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services.
Marilyn G. Gilbert
Marilyn G. Gilbert, 79, born on March 30, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Bellaire, Texas. Marilyn will be missed by her family and friends.
Frank Hubac
Frank Hubac, 56, born on June 18, 1951 in Nitra, Slovakia passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Frank will be missed by his family and friends.
Amanda L. Benkenstein
Amanda Lou Benkenstein, 66, born on August 14, 1941 in Rotan, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Amanda will be missed by her family and friends. Services will be held Monday, March 17, 2008 from 12:00-4:00pm in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services.
