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John "Easy" Charles Thayer
JOHN "EASY" CHARLES THAYER, born May 11, 1946 joined God's team of angels on August 13, 2008 as a result of complications from cardiac bypass surgery. John was allowed to remain here with us many times in the past, overcoming health issues including cancer and a previous cardiac bypass, to fulfill God's plan for his life. He is survived by his loving children; Scott, a Senior at Texas Tech and Kara, a Junior at Brazoswood High School, the Mother of his children, Terry Cummings, and his partner and sweetheart over the last three years, Kay Rainey. Serving, teaching and leading in many aspects, John had a multitude of friends who will miss him greatly. John's greatest joys in his life were his children, Scott and Kara. John never missed any of their activities from Boy Scout camping trips and treks to Philmont and years of soccer, softball, baseball, roller hockey and football games to dance competitions and recitals. He glowed when interacting with his children. He was so proud of Scott earning his Eagle Scout rank and Kara being selected a Brazoswood Belle Military Officer for 2008-2009. John retired from Dow Chemical after 34 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors and serving the community as a Master Naturalist, Boy Scout Leader (Troop 394), member of the Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board, and was active as a bird bander through the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. As a tireless volunteer John served as Executive Director of the Texas Ski Council, several positions with Space City Ski Club, and Z-Krewe. John loved volunteering at the annual Galveston Sand Castle competition and golf tournaments around the Houston area. He loved hockey games, geocaching, and birding. He was a beacon of light and sunshine for all who knew him, always jumping in to "be there" for whatever! Loving life and the journey he took, John will be remembered in our hearts always. Born in Britton, South Dakota to Mearl and Marion Jane (Stiteler) Thayer, who proceed him in death, John enjoyed wonderful school and college days filled with scouts, playing football, going to Boy's State, being selected to All-State Band, and honing a golf game and snow skiing technique that was the envy of many. An infant sister, Mary Jane Thayer, also proceeds him in death. John graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. A memorial service and celebration of John's life will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in West Columbia on Saturday, August 16, at 4 p.m. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Casual dress. In lieu of flowers, John would be pleased if donations would be made in his honor to the; American Cancer Society, the; American Heart Association, The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (103 W. Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, TX 77566), The Boy Scouts of America (Bay Area Council, 3020 53rd St., Galveston, TX 77551), or the Brazoswood Belles Scholarship Fund (Brazoswood High School, Clute, TX 77531). We would like to thank John's physicians, nurses, technicians and staff at the CVICU at the Methodist Hospital, Houston, for the loving supportive care and comfort given to John and to us. This coming spring, Scott, Kara, Terry, and Kay will travel to South Dakota and visit John's boyhood home and spread his ashes in The Black Hills returing him to the earth in a way a Master Naturalist would surely appreciate. God bless and keey you, John.
Rosa Maria Nadolsky
Rosa Maria Nadolsky, 56, born on October 20, 1951 in Madrid, Spain passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Rosa will be missed by her family and friends.
Elsie Gonzales Harrison
ELSIE (GONZALEZ) HARRISON July 24, 1957-August 11, 2008 Elsie touched the lives of a wide circle of friends and family with her bright, positive attitude and love of life. If we listen carefully we can still hear her laughter. She leaves behind three grandkids; Dominic, Jewel and Joseph; daughter, Joanna; son, Joe; husband, Tom and a host of relatives including, Mary her sister and brother, Victor. A memorial service and rosary is scheduled for, Wednesday August 20, 5:00 PM, with rosary at 6:00 PM, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services.
Jeannene Zimmerman
JEANNENE ZIMMERMAN passed away Sunday, August 10. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Ramon of Seattle, WA; her son, Noah Ramon and his wife Jennifer Ramon, her mother, Jeane Martin, brother, Max Zimmerman and his wife, Martha, of Houston; sister Sophi Zimmerman and her husband, Whatley Langham, of Houston; sister Barbara Zimmerman of Austin; sister Sandy Zimmerman of Austin; and nieces, Margaret Zimmerman of London, Michael Zimmerman of Houston, and nephew Joshua Langham of Houston. She was born February 26, 1945. Jeannene attended Congregation Emanu El, where she was active in the Temple Youth Group and taught at the religious school. She graduated from Bellaire High School and the University of Houston. She was a founding member of Congregation Shaar Hashalom in Clear Lake City. She was devoted to and active in AIDS education and assistance for HIV positive clients through her work with the Texas Health and Human Service Center, as well as working hard to educate the public on the availability of Children's Medicaid. She cared deeply for those she worked with and always made the children welcome with smiles and toys. Services will be held Thursday, August 14 at 11:30 AM at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Literary Advance Houston, American Diabetes Association, or the Houston Women's Center.
Wilma Powers
WILMA POWERS, 88, whose twinkle and delightful sense of humor lightened the hearts of all who knew her, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Treemont Care Center. She was born November 18, 1918, in McKeesport, PA, and there she married
her high school sweetheart Jack July 12, 1940. With him, she became deeply involved in the Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania and later in Houston teaching Sunday school for over 50 years, serving and chairing Presbytery committees, and acting as a delegate to the General Assembly. Her greatest satisfaction and joy, though, came from "having time with the children" during worship, a gift through which she touched the lives of countless young people and probably the adults listening, too. Wilma's outreach also included PTO, Garden Club, the area Women's Club, and serving on the executive boards of the Salvation Army and Easter Seals. Wilma is survived by her grandson Marc and his wife Sheri, and great grandchildren Mathew and Erica, all of Hayden, Idaho. She is predeceased by her husband, Jack and her son, William. Wilma once said, "Without bragging, I am sure there are other good things I have done that are lost in time." Lost in time perhaps, but not lost in the hearts of those she touched in her long and faithful life. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on August 16, 2008 at Christ Church Presbyterian, 5001 Bellaire Blvd. @ Rice Ave.
Jay Kazao Kochi
Jay Kazao Kochi, 81, born on May 17, 1927 in Los Angeles, California passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Jay will be missed by his family and friends.
Harry Morton
Harry Morton, 92, born on December 1, 1915 in Dodge City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Harry will be missed by his family and friends.
Rhonda Louise Vernezobre
RHONDA LOUISE VERNEZOBRE 8/15/1969 - 8/5/2008. Beloved daughter of Dr. Ernesto Vernezobre and Diana E. Vernezobre. She is preceded in death by her father. She leaves her son, Devon, Mother, and sister Diana Isabel to mourn deeply for her. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, TX.
Fernando Reyes Retana
Fernando Reyes Retana, 61, born on March 28, 1947 in Mexico City, Mexico passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Fernando will be missded by his family and friends.
Ethel Cole
ETHEL COLE, 74, born August 30, 1933 in Maine passed away Friday, August 8, 2008 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her sister Betty Alice Watts. Ethel is survived by, niece Lanette Martin. At Ethel's request there will be no service. For those desiring you can make a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice.
Timothy Peter Twardowski
Timothy P. Twardowski, born to Pete and Stephanie Twardowski on May 24, 1951, died August 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Chris; sons, Travis and wife Kelley, Russell and wife Lisa; five grandsons, Trip, Nate Andrew, Timothy and Luke; his mother; sisters, Mary Sanders and Darcy Huebner and their families.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 6:30-9:00 pm, with vigil and rosary to begin at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass Friday, August 8, 2008 at 10:00 am, with interment to follow at Forest Park Westheimer cemetery. All services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft.
For those desiring, memorial contributions in Tim's name may be made to Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, 8900 Bellaire Blvd., Houston.
Angelo Anthony Lomelo
Angelo Anthony Lomelo, 65, born on June 13, 1943 in New York, New York passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Angelo will be missed by his family and friends.
Kent D. Braxton
Kent D. Braxton, 40, born on August 30, 1967 in Tucson, Arizona passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Kent will be missed by his family and friends.
Virginia J. Reynolds
Virginia J. Reynolds, 84, born on January 27, 1924 in Virgina passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Virgina will be missed by her family and friends.
Vincenzo Fiore
Vincenzo Fiore, 94, born on June 29, 1914 in Brooklyn, New York passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Vincenzo will be missed by his family and friends.
Coy Anderson
Coy Anderson, 95, born on October 2, 1912 in Dallas, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Houston, Texas. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services, Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 10:30 AM, with interment to follow at Houston National cemetery. Coy will be missed by his family and friends.
Claudius Romain
Claudius Romain, 82, born on December 3, 1925 in Granada, West Indies passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Viewing, Monday August 4, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM, St Francis de Sales, with interment to follow at Forest Park Westheimer. Claudius will be missed by his family and friends.
Lucila O. Gomez
Lucila O. Gomez, 51, entered peacefully into eternal rest July 27, 2008 at Houston Hospice. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico on July 5th, 1957, and came to the United States in 1988 striving for a better life.
Lucila had a glowing personality that radiated wherever she went with her contagious smile. She lost her courageous fight, that started in July 2005, when diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer.  Lucila became an inspiration to everyone who knew and met her. Her positive attitude, faith and spiritual kindness reflected in all her life choices.  Lucila's strongest attribute was the ability to love without limits. She was opinionated, fearless, and generous and never hindered by her sickness.
Lucila is survived by; husband, Henry Gomez; two daughters, Juana Mata and Marlene Fernandez; and five grandchildren, Alexander J. Mata, Angel D. Mata, Adrian G. Mata, Alexis E. Castillo and Ally P. Castillo.
A Celebration of Lucila's life will be held in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services, Friday, August 1, 2008, from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:30 pm. She will be missed by her family and friends.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Lucila's honor to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe, Houston, TX 77030.
Mildred Thompson
Mildred Thompson, 90, born on September 10, 1917 in Magnolia, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Sugar Land, Texas. Mildred will be missed by her family and friends.
Roderick Michael Hall
Roderick Michael Hall, 66, born on January 14, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services, Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 pm. Roderick will be missed by his family and friends.
Dan Ewin Rackley
Dan Ewin Rackley, 72, born on May 11, 1936 in Quana, Texas passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Dan will be missed by his family and friends.
Maria Del Carmen Valero
Maria Del Carmen Valero, 66, born on June 2, 1942 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Maria will be missed by her family and friends.
Rose Cavallaro
Rose Cavallaro, 95, born May 19, 1913 in Lawrence, Massachusetts passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Rose will be missed by her family and friends.
Dorothy C. Wagner
DOROTHY CARTWRIGHT WAGNER passed away at the age of 80 on July 19, 2008 following surgery for an aortic aneurysm. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Louis G. Wagner, son, Steven C. Wagner, daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Randy Fletchall, grandson and granddaughter, Justin and Kelly Fletchall, sister-in-law, Doris Morgan, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Ira Cartwright, and her mother and step father, Daisy and Noble Newton. Dorothy was born on November 11, 1927 in Bay City, Texas. After receiving the American Legion Award in junior high school, she graduated as the valedictorian of her class in Bay City High School. She attended Texas A & I in Kingsville, Texas and then graduated from the University of Texas in Austin in 1949 with a degree in Business Administration where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Following college she moved to Houston, Texas where she became an executive secretary at Humble Oil and met her husband, Louis Wagner, while attending Bering Memorial Methodist Church. Following her marriage in 1950, she devoted her time and attention to making a home and raising her family. Dorothy loved parties and playing bridge and was always a cheerful face in any crowd. She loved animals of any kind and could often be found feeding "her" squirrels that knew her voice and would come to her call. She was a devoted wife and mother who never hesitated to sacrifice for the needs of her family. Her kindness and caring ways will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Dorothy was a lifelong Methodist and church was a central part of her life. Most recently, she attended Seabrook United Methodist Church and St. Philips United Methodist Church in Houston. The family is grateful for the many expressions of concern from her friends from Seabrook and St. Phillips as well as her many new friends at University Place where she has resided for the last several years. While we grieve deeply for the loss of this beautiful spirit, we rejoice that she is now at peace with the Lord. A memorial service celebrating Dorothy's life will be held at St. Phillips United Methodist Church at 5501 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77096 on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dorothy's name to St. Phillips United Methodist Church.
Louise Sneed
Louise Sneed, 69, born on July 6, 1939 in DuQuoin, Illinois passed away on, Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Louise will be missed by her family and friends.
Letisia Ayarzagoitia
LETISIA AYARZAGOITIA went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, July 17, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Leticia's beautiful smile will be missed. A visitation will be held, Monday, July 21, 2008 from 4:00-8:00 pm, with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. May God rest her soul.
Robert Warren Lancer
Robert Lancer, 86, born on September 2, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of life was held, Saturday, July 19, 2008 in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. Robert will be missed by his family and friends.
