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Homer L. Beazley, M.D.
HOUSTON, TX — Homer Liston Beazley, M.D., a veteran of W.W. II, physician, teacher, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a devout Christian gentleman, died Sunday morning, the 8th of August 2004, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Beazley was born in Grapeland, Texas, on the 1st of November 1920; the fourth child of Homer and Anna Chiles Beazley.
After two years at Baylor University as an accounting major, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. As a lead crew pilot, he flew a B 17 Flying Fortress, equipped with the then -secret Norden Bombsight, for thirty missions in the European Theatre. Captain Beazley was awarded an Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as shared the Presidential Citation awarded to his 390th Bombardment Group of the 8th Air Force.
As one of the "greatest generation," Liston returned to Baylor University, changed his major to pre med, and completed the requirements for medical school in a twelve month period. In 1950, he received his M.D. from Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston, graduating first in his class, and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the Baylor affiliated hospitals, he practiced medicine in Harlingen, Texas with Drs. Howard Tewell and Noel Searle.
In 1964 Dr. Beazley returned to Houston to join Dr. Don Chapman and Dr. Paul Peterson in forming the Houston Cardiovascular Associates. Dr. Beazley was a member of Houston’s first heart transplant team led by Dr. Denton Cooley. He was board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American College of Cardiology. Dr. Beazley was a Clinical Professor of Medicine in Cardiovascular Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine and was a member of the active medical staff of The Methodist Hospital of Houston. He also held membership in the Harris County and Texas Medical Societies, the American Medical Association, the Texas Club of Internists and the Doctor’s Club.
Dr. Beazley was a leader in the education programs of Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Hospital where he served for many years as an attending physician on the Cardiology Teaching Service. He was praised for the excellence of his teaching and clinical competence, as well as being widely known for his professional skills and genuine Christian care in relating to his patients, medical students, residents, and professional colleagues. He received the Outstanding Clinician of the Year award in 1985-86.
Following his retirement from practice in 1985, Liston enjoyed time with his many friends in Houston and Evergreen, Colorado. Pursuing his passion for golf, he was a member of the Riverbend and Hiwan Golf Clubs. He was most proud of his hole-in-one and "shooting his age" at 77. Liston’s other interests included woodworking and tennis. He also enjoyed his membership at the Petroleum Club and the fellowship of The Colonneh Club.
An active member since 1964 of South Main Baptist Church, Liston served as a deacon and acted as "physician" to the church. He will be remembered as a patriot, a physician, and a family man; but most of all, he will stand as an example to all who knew him as a man who lived his life as God directed.
Dr. Beazley is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Dora Kathryn ("Dodie") Williams Beazley; daughter Lista Kay Hightower and husband Rick; son Kenneth Liston Beazley and wife Nancy; granddaughter Hayley Hightower and grandsons Aaron, Luke, and Benjamin Beazley. He is also survived by his nieces; Doris Spence, Glenda Hendon, Bettie Paris, Sherry Rosenthal, and Nancie Pritchard; and sister, Lucille Kyle, Louise Matthews, and Virginia English. The family desires to express their appreciation to all of Liston’s doctors, nurses, and the staff of The Methodist Hospital for their dedicated and professional care. The family also wishes to acknowledge the Methodist Hospital’s Fondren 12 caring staff for their extraordinary care provided to Dr. Beazley during his extended illness.
Friends gathered for a memorial visitation with the family on Tuesday evening, the 10th of August, in the Library of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
A memorial celebration of Liston Beazley’s life will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 11th of August, at South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main Street in Houston. Dr. Steve Wells, Rev. Tom Williams, and Rev. Erin Conaway will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers include the deacons of South Main Baptist Church and the members of the Colonneh Club.
In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials in Dr. Liston Beazley’s name may be directed to South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002; The Methodist Hospital Foundation, PO Box 4384, Houston, TX 77210; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Travis W. Attaway
SAN BENITO, TX — Travis Wayne Attaway, 31, passed away on September 21, 2004.
She is survived by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy Attaway; one sister, Jill Attaway Beard; one brother-in-law, Warren Beard; one God-Son(nephew), Thomas Lee Beard; and grandparents, Irene Fohn (late Herman N. Fohn Andy Mamye Del); a very special aunt, Barbara Ann Attaway.
He attended Southwest Texas State University, majored in Consumer Science and also graduated from 359th session from the U.S. Border Patrol Academy.
Travis enjoyed fishing, hunting, gun collecting, and reading and also enjoyed spending time at his grandfathers‘ (Dado’s) Ranch, south of D’Hanis, Texas. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and visiting with friends.
A private visitation was held for his family on September 22, 2004 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Mont Meta Restlawn Chapel, with a Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.
Memorial Service, will be said at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Harlingen, TX on September 23, 2004, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a Holy Mass Celebrated by Father Edouard Atangana at 4 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Mont Meta Restlawn Cox Funeral Home in Harlingen, a Dignity Memorial Provider.
Minou C. Ramirez
BROWNSVILLE, TX — Minou Christine Ramirez left her earthly family on Tuesday, September 21, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Minou was 45 years of age, having been born on May 12, 1959, in Brownsville, Texas.
She grew up in Brownsville and graduated from Hanna High School. In recent years Minou had lived in McAllen where she was the administrative assistant to Ramon Villarreal, a local entrepreneur. While her life was short, it was rich with worldly experiences. She danced, laughed and traveled her way across two continents. Always, however, returning to the true love of her life, her family.
Her numerous nephews and nieces held a special place in her heart. To her nephews and nieces she was known by many names, "Manu", "Tanu", and "Tia".
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hurbano and Beatrice Ramirez.
She is survived by her mother, Julia Ybarra of Brownsville; brothers and sisters: Leticia "Tisha" Powell of Houston; Javier "Bo" Ybarra of Houston; Maggie Villarreal (Joe) of Brownsville; Bano Ramirez (Gloria) of San Antonio; Yolanda de Leon (Ramon) of Harlingen; Chita Leal (Fermin) of Brownsville; Maryann Barrientos (Homer) of McAllen; Lupita Weston of McAllen and Meldy Ramirez of McAllen.
Her cousins are mournful yet honored to serve as pallbearers. They are Joe "Sonny" Villarreal III of Brownsville, Rene "Ney" Ramirez of San Antonio, Daniel "Kid" de Leon of San Antonio, Randy Ramirez of McAllen, Jay Mendez of El Paso, Pete Urrea of McAllen, Homer Barrientos Jr. of Fort Worth. Honorary pallbearers include Cindy Mendez of El Paso, Debbie Villarreal of Brownsville, Lt. Cmdr. Rolando "Curly" Ramirez of Rhode Island, Rebecca "Becky" Avila of San Antonio, Angela de Leon of Harlingen, John Leal of Brownsville, Rose Marie Leal of Los Angeles and Cecilia "Cissy" Urrea of McAllen.
Her family would like to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Diana Hernandez for her time and loving care of Minou during the last three months of her life.
Minou will be remembered for her love of life, her boisterous laughter, her love of reading, dance and music. As the youngest of the sisters and the oldest grandchild, she taught her younger cousins to live life well and to not suffer fools lightly. No one who ever met her will forget her. Her family feels deep sorrow at their loss and yet great joy in having had her in their lives for even a short period of time.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 9 p.m., today, Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. tonight at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.
Mass of Ressurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 24, 2004 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Brownsville. Burial will follow at the Ysidro Leal Memorial Cemetery in San Pedro.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, 546-7111.
Victor Berg
LYFORD, TX — Victor Berg, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at his home in Lyford, TX. He was born April 25, 1916 in Riesel, Texas.
Funeral Service will be held Friday 2 p.m., September 24th at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Raymondville with Pastor Pohland officiating. Burial will follow at the Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Berg was a member of Mt. Calvary Mens Club and past member of Lyford Lions Club.
Family request memorials be made to Mt. Calvary Memorial Fund or charity of choice.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Edna Berg of Lyford; one son, Glen Ray Berg of Lyford; one daughter, Grace Jean De Roulac of La Feria; one brother, Chester Berg of Edcouch. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his three brothers, Louis Berg, Walter Berg and Raymond Berg.
Pallbearers will be Roy Delgado, Terry Polhmeyer, Darnell De Roulac, Dickey Steele, Kelly Berg, Travis Berg and William Wolske.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.
Florence Robertson
RAYMONDVILLE, TX — Florence Adell Robertson, 87, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2004 at her home in Raymondville, TX. She was born September 5, 1917 in Newington, Georgia to John David and Georgia Elizabeth (Walker) Morgan.
Graveside Service will be held Friday 10 a.m., September 24th at the Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his three sons, Darrell Robertson of Raymondville, Wayne and Eric Robertson both of San Antonio; one brother, Walker Morgan of Savannah, Georgia; and one sister, Reba Stewart of Newington, Georgia. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.
Celia C. Samano
BROWNSVILLE, TX — Celia Champion Samano, 85, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at the Methodist Hospital in Houston on Friday, September 17, 2004. She was born in Santa Maria, Texas on October 14, 1918 to the late Miguel Champion and Benita Cantu Champion. She attended Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School.
Celia was preceded in death by her husband, George Barton Samano.
Celia’s devotion to her family and friends was obvious in the love she gave each and every one of them. Her great passion for the South Texas tradition of Christmas tamale making will continue beyond the 54 years that she headed the holiday tradition, by her daughter Chickie and granddaughter, Celia. The 150 year old tamale recipe came from her mother Benita Champion and Celia insisted that each tamale contain three raisins.
At Christmas, she would display her collection of antique and rare nativity sets for the enjoyment of both friends and family. This tradition will be continued by her family.
The Samano family has always had extremely strong spiritual ties to one another. At the exact hour of Celia‘s death, her five year old great granddaughter, Ashley, began sobbing at her Houston pre-school. When her teacher asked why she was crying, she stated that, "She saw grandmother dancing in heaven." Her seven year old great-grandson, Manolo of Brownsville, had a vision of his great-grandfahter escorting his great grandmother to heaven with the angels at her side.
Celia, also known as "Granny", will be greatly missed by family and friends, but she will live in our hearts forever.
Survivors include — her daughter, Beatrice "Chickie" Samano of Brownsville; her sons, George M. Samano (Dr. Robyn Dahl) of Bayview, Texas and Miguel "Mike" Samano (Gloria Jean) of League City, Texas; her adopted daughter, Begoña Calleja of Mexico City, Mexico; four grandchildren — Celia Elisabeth Galindo (Pedro) of Rancho Viejo, Texas, Manuel "Mel" Rodero II (Ana Laura) of Brownsville, Michael Edward Samano and Laura Diana Perez (Jose), both of Houston, Texas; 3 great grandchildren — Manolo Rodero and Karolina Rodero, both of Brownsville and Ashley Perez of Houston, Texas; 2 brothers — Ernest Champion of Sun City, Arizona and Anthony T. Champion of Houston, Texas; and 2 sisters — Consuelo "Chelo" Hinojosa and Lydia "Lilly" Wimer, both of Brownsville. Also surviving is her faithful companion of eight years, her Chihuahua "Salsa", who was at her bedside night and day for the past five months.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today, Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX.
Visitation will resume tomorrow, Friday, September 24, 2004 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home and at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 602 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, Texas with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Father Armand Matthews will be officiating at the Mass of Resurrection which will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Analicia Mariela Garcia and Miguelito Garcia will be presenting the offerings at the Mass. Interment will follow to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be her two grandsons, Manuel Rodero II and Michael E. Samano, as well Pedro Galindo III, Raymond Hinojosa, Jr., Timothy Hartzog, Ricardo Ruenes, and Mike Garcia.
Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Rodero G., Pedro Galindo III, Carlos Estrada, Francisco Calleja, Francisco Calleja, Jr., Ignacio Calleja, Fernando Calleja, Antonio "Tony" Zaveleta, and Senator Eddie Lucio.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palom Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 546-7111.
Jeremy Wilson
HARLINGEN, TX — Jeremy Wilson, 29, went to be with The Lord on September 21, 2004.
He is survived by his mother Bonnie and step-father Gary Jaeger. Also by his father, Michael, a retired Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, and his step-mother Diana Wilson. By his half-sister Stephanie and half-brother Kelly Wilson. By his paternal grandparents, Don, a retired U.S. Customs Officer, and Phyllis Wilson. By his maternal grandmother, Frances Howell and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a very special friend, Roxane Olvera.
Jeremy went to Mount Baker High School and graduated in the class of 1993. He attended Olympic College in Bremerton, WA on a baseball scholarship from Sept. 1993 to June of 1995. Jeremy was a graduate of the 356th session of the U.S. Border Patrol where he served with the U.S. Border Patrol since 1997 until present.
Visitation was held for the family on September 22, 2004, from 5 pm to 9 pm at Mont Meta Restlawn Cox Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary at 7 pm.
Jeremy has gone to join three of his closest friends: Collin, Anthony, and Travis. "Jeremy, you will be missed by so many. You are such a big part of our hearts."
Funeral Services will be held at St. Anthony‘s Catholic Church in Harlingen, TX from 3 pm to 5 pm with a Holy Mass at 3 pm, celebrated by Father Edouard Atangana on Thursday, September 23, 2004. Committal Service will be held at a later date in Bellingham, WA.
Funeral Services are entrusted to the care of Mont Meta Restlawn Cox Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider.
Jesus Villarreal
MERCEDES, TX — Jesus Villarreal, 90, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Mission Hospital in Mission, TX.
Mr. Villarreal was lifelong resident of Mercedes, TX and was preceded in death by his wife, Elena Villarreal.
He is survived by his loving children, Hortencia (Genaro) Ramos of Mercedes, TX, Helen Sanchez of Houston, TX, Irma (Leroy) Mendenhall of Virginia, Nelda Castaneda of Mission, TX, Daniel (Diane) Villarreal of San Antonio, TX, David Vangie) Villarreal of Lytle, TX, Robert (Evelyn) Villarreal of Lytle, TX, 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Elva Delgado of Omaha, Neb.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, September 23, 2004 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 24, 2004 at 3:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, TX.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Hurt, George Castaneda, Oscar Castaneda, Luke Mendenhall, David Villarreal, Jr. and Danny Villarreal, Jr. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen.
Nicholas Theodore Serafy, Sr.
BROWNSVILLE, TX — Nicholas Theodore Serafy, Sr. passed away at his home on September 28, 2004. Born on December 3, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Serafy grew up in Brownsville, Texas.
He attended Brownsville public schools and Brownsville Junior College (now Texas Southmost College). He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and received Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degrees. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II with service in the European and Pacific theatres. Mr. Serafy founded Serafy Laboratories in 1951. He was an active member of the American Association of Bioanalysts, a national professional organization, of which he was president, and has been director of AAB‘s Proficiency Testing Service. He served as a panelist and consultant to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia for various committees dealing with laboratory performance. He was also a consultant to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Serafy was Chairman and founder of Sunrise Bank in Brownsville.
Mr. Serafy was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jean Huser Serafy; his parents, Theodore and Angela (Gianna) Serafy; and his sister, Helen Serafy Wheat.
Mr. Serafy is survived by his daughter, Lauran Serafy; and her children, Gina, Lauran, Chuck and Steven Gonzalez; his daughter, Lisa Serafy Rodriguez (Adalberto), and her daughter, Lisa N. Rodriguez; his son, Nicholas Theodore Serafy, Jr. (Viveca), and his children, Niko, Paul, Jason and Clayton Serafy; and his brother, Victor Serafy of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2004, at the Church of the Advent (Episcopal) at 6:30 p.m. military rites will be conducted by the VFW Funeral Detail under the Direction of Chaplin Paul H. Spell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to: South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS), 3900 North McColl Road, McAllen, Texas 78501, or The Serfy Foundation Scholarship at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC), Development Office, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas 78520.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, Brownsville, Texas.
Juan I. Olivarez
SANTA ROSA, TX — Juan Ismael Olivarez, 71, entered into the Lords heavenly kingdom Monday, September 27, 2004 at La Hacienda Healthcare Facility.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Guadalupe M. Olivarez; Children: Roberto Olivarez, Joel Olivarez, Diana Wilford, Juan Olivarez Jr., Nora Olivarez, Melinda Olivarez, and Leandro Olivarez; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Arturo Olivarez, Gilberto Olivarez, and Eliberto Olivarez; 2 sisters: Guadalupe Olivarez and Emma O. Salinas. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Wednesday.
Chapel Service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Santa Rosa Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow to Santo Nombre Cemetery under the direction of Santa Rosa Funeral Home 201 N. Main, Santa Rosa, TX.
