Mitchell Garcia Salazar, 50 years old, of Greenville, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2021, Covid Positive. The memorial service will be held at 2-4pm October 15, 2021, at Gateway Funerals & Cremation. Mitchelle was born in Dallas, Texas on September 3, 1971.  Mitchelle worked as a Registered Nurse for 13 years. Mitchelle enjoyed Sewing, making homemade covers. Mitchelle is survived...

Jerry Wayne Nystrom, 61, was a beloved soul in his church, community, and family. He is survived by his wife Ruth Davis, daughters JC Davis and Rlee Nystrom and family including two brothers, David & Becky Nystrom, Jim & Debbie Nystrom, and three sisters, Cindi & John McPherson, Barbara & Jim Bitgood, and Nancy & Lacie Smith, and several nieces and nephews. Jerry graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Construction Science and worked as a...

Craig left to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 18 at 5:45 p.m. His wife, Linda, and daughter, Wendy, were with him at the time. He experienced a peaceful, pain-free transition. His daughter, son-in-law Rick, and two grandchildren, Landen and Leighton, were able to spend time with him earlier that same day. It was a very special time. Craig was born July 7, 1947, to William and Ferne Munroe in Grand Island, Nebraska. He grew up in Kearney, Nebraska, and graduated from Kearney High...

Jim Mann, 57, passed away on September 11th, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Even though cancer got to his body, his spirit could not be broken. His smile and cheer had a commanding presence in any room he found himself in and is still shining today. Instead of in our living room or boat deck he smiles down from heaven watching over us, as an Angel of God. Jim loved to teach and help others. He took great pride in his profession as a teacher where at any given time you could...

On September 1, 2021, Robert Milton Fennell, Sr. transitioned from this life to eternity at the age of 76 with his sons by his side. Robert was born to Samuel and Pearl Fennell on July 5, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. He was the youngest of four children. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School (Dallas) in 1962, he attended Prairie View A&M University. He was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in the Vietnam War before he could complete his degree. Robert was awarded the Purple...

On Sunday, 29 August 2021, Jane Eleanor Cain passed away at the age of 72. Jane was born on January 12, 1949 in Waltham, Massachusetts and was the second child born to Wallace and Delores Cobb.  She married Daniel Cain on February 1, 1975 in Hawaii and they had five children:  Christina, Daniel (DJ), Eric, Emma, and Stacey.  They eventually moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1976 and raised their family.  Here is where she found her passion for taking care of others...

Marco Antonio Reyes Jr, our beloved fisherman and sports car enthusiast, was called home by God on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 in Guadalupe Regional Medical Center hospital in Seguin, Texas. He was 44 years old.   Marco loved fishing and working on cars. Marco was loved by everyone he met and his smile and laughter was contagious. He loved being silly and he had a passionate love for his family and friends. Marco born Marco Antonio Reyes Jr. on April 20th, 1977 in Mexico City, to...

Wednesday August 18,2021 Samantha Renee Nissen passed away at the age of 52.  Samantha was born in Gainesville, Texas on January 14,1969. She married Chris Nissen in Gainesville on February 16th, 1990.  She most enjoyed being a Grandsam.  Samantha is survived by her husband Chris Nissen, Daughter Christa Nissen, Son-In-Law Preston Alcaraz, Son Colin Nissen, Daughter-In-Law Amanda Nissen, Daughter Bliss Meek, and her 5 Grandchildren Kyndal, Brylee, Aurora, Meilani,...

Frances Janice (Worley) Sanders, a long-time resident of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday August 18, 2021. She was born in Colorado City, Texas on October 6, 1937 to Jack and Bernice Worley. Janice graduated from the first class of Monterey High School in 1956. She was a realtor, a jeweler and even a flight attendant in her earliest years.  Janice loved cooking (which she did wonderfully) painting beautiful watercolors and traveling to the Mountains of New Mexico and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JoAnn Marie McKinnis of New Hope, Texas on August 13, 2021 at the age of 80. JoAnn passed away peacefully at the Beehive Home in Lewisville, Texas. Joann was born in 1941 to Kenneth and Mary Ann Ridenour in Lake Deerfield, Illinois. She graduated from Beloit High School in 1959. After graduation she went on to Nursing school.  She married and raised 3 sons and 2 daughters and lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri,...

Carla Jean Norris-Hopkins, or “Auntie” as she was affectionately called, was born on August 31, 1949 to the union of Eddie Norris Sr. and Bettye Norris. After high school she joined the United States Navy, where she was honorably discharged after years of service. Carla attended Southern University, Dallas Baptist University, and Texas Woman’s University. She retired from Frito-Lay and spent her retirement years traveling to visit family and friends, and spending time with...

Harold Sears was called home to the Lord on July 26, 2021 at the age of 100. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of 73 years, 2 younger siblings (Betty and Gib), 2 children Nancy (husband Craig) and Kent (wife Peggy). He has 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 5 (#6 on the way) great, great grandchildren. Harold came from a modest beginnings where he worked hard and upon turning 21 he joined the Navy to pilot a recon plane during WWII in the South Pacific. After being...

Robert Earl Wilson Jr., 53, of Dallas, TX was welcomed into Heaven on July 24, 2021. He passed on while sleeping peacefully in his Laz-Z-Boy chair while watching his favorite show, Seinfeld. Robert was born on May 1, 1968, in Lexington, KY to Robert Earl Wilson Sr. and Harriet (Sallee) Wilson. He was the youngest of four children. Robert graduated and received his degree at the University of Kentucky specializing in Information Technology. His aspirations didn't end there. He was an...

David W. Smith, passed peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at the age of 85.  We will miss your hearty handshakes, engulfing hugs, huge smile and "hype man" encouragement!  We will miss your ability to make others feel like the most important person to walk into the room, and your ability to use a practical joke way past the expiration date!  Thank you for giving us a beautiful legacy to carry on in honor of your example, one of integrity, hard work,...

Diana Fay Vanek Reed “Mama” was called home to our Lord on June 21, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Everybody called her Momma D. Diana was born on August 22, 1961 in Dallas, Texas to Daniel Vanek and Mildred Neal who proceeded her in death. She was raised by her step dad, Marion “Dean” Sandner, who also has proceeded her in death. Her interest included dancing and completing cross word puzzles. Her charm and smile could enlighten any room she entered. She married Baby Boy...

James Ronald Bronson 76 years of age from Princeton, TX passed away on June 3rd, 2021. Funeral service will be held on June 9th, 2021 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation.  Chaplain Bryan Barrett will be officiating.  Victoria will be interpreting for the deaf attending the Service.  Visitation will be held on June 9th at 1:00 pm at Gateway Funerals and Cremation located at 17390 Preston Road, Suite 310 Dallas, TX 75252.  The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm...

Ian Gladwell,  76 years of age, from Dallas Texas, passed away on Sunday 23 May 2021. Ian was a wonderful and loving husband to Joan. A caring, generous and loving Stepfather to Theresa, Sean, Kath and Mary and Grandfather to, Steven, Selina, Suzanne, Warren, Ryan, Sarah, Holly, Andrew, Stephen and Callum.  Beloved brother of Chris and Phil. Also much loved and appreciated  Father-in-law  to Joe, Heather, Geoff and Damian. Ian was born in Bolton, England. He excelled at...

Terry L. Gaines was born on April 22, 1953 in Anadarko, OK. He was then, from a small child, raised in Lawton, Ok where he attended Douglas Elementary, Central Junior High, and lastly Lawton Senior High School. He lived a vast majority of his adult life in Lawton, Oklahoma, but spent a few years in Colorado in the late 80s/early 90s. For decades, Terry pursued his love of cars. He worked being a talented auto mechanic with skills in auto body painting at Larry’s Automotive for many...

Debbie Frazier was born to Jack Frazier and Dorothy Mauldin in Sun Valley, California in April of 1955. Debbie had five brothers; Roland, David, Floyd, Johnny, and Travis along with two sisters; JoAnne and Rita. JoAnne is the only surviving sibling. Debbie was a Christian woman who lived by the 4 agreements; be impeccable with your word and always truthful, don’t take anything personal, don’t make assumptions and always do your best in all that you do. Debbie had a difficult...

Rita Sue Goldfarb, 82, of Dallas, Texas passed away on May 6, 2021 in Dallas after a series of illnesses. Rita was born on September 3, 1938 in Sedalia, Missouri and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in nursing. She was President of Sigma Delta Tau and chosen for Chimes, Mortar Board and Sigma Theta Tau, all honorary societies. After nursing, she became a stay at home mom until she moved to Dallas, Texas in 1972.  In Dallas,...

Lisa Kay (Ellis) Manning, age 50, of Lone Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on the 3rd of May 2021. The memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, May 8th at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Father Mike will be officiating. Lisa was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on the 8th of August 1970 to Charles Nixon “Nick” Ellis and Linda Kay (Denney) Ellis. Lisa graduated class of ‘88 from Tishomingo High School and continued on to receive her nursing...

Anica Perijoc joined the angels in Heaven on April 23rd, 2021. Everybody called her Aneta, and more recently Buni. She was 85 years old and has lived a full life. She was born to Maria and Anton on December 21, 1935 in the village of Chilia Veche, in the beautiful Danube Delta, close to the point where the Danube river meets the dark waters of the Black Sea.   She married Andrian Perijoc in the fall of 1955. They lived a happy and tumultuous life together for 59 years. Aneta has been a...

Lloyd Gary Cook Sr. was born to Sarah Cook on April 7, 1959 in Jackson, MS and was the fourth of nine children. He attended the Jackson Public School system and was a graduate of Central High School. He later attended Jackson State University. He soon after joined the job corps and studied the trade to become an electrician. Lloyd was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his pride and joy Texcine on November 29, 1981 in Jackson, MS at the Holiday Inn. He ended up moving to...

On the afternoon of April 6, 2021, MARTHA ORELEAN TYLER passed away after a four-year courageous battle with colon cancer. She was 61 years old. MARTHA was born on October 22, 1959 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was the ninth child and third daughter of Marjorie Leah Delmar Jackson and Junius James Jackson Sr. She spent her adolescent years in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Denver, Colorado. She attended California State University, Chico where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Shortly...

En la mañana del 5 de Abril de 2021, Rafael Rivera, nuestro querido padre, hijo, hermano y abuelo, pasó a la presencia del Señor. Rafael nació en el 1938 en Fajardo Puerto Rico. Sus padres fueron Rafael Rivera y Aurora González.  Rafael llegó a la isla de Santa Cruz a temprana edad donde vivió la mayor parte de su vida. Allí se casó con Lucia Rivera y tuvo un hijo Rubén Rivera quienes fallecieron con anterioridad....

Vittorio Rizzo (Vic), 80 years old, of Dallas,  TX,  passed away on March 18, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 3pm on March 27, 2021 at Gateway Funerals 17390 Preston Rd suite 310, Dallas,  TX 75252. Joe Perez will be officiating.  Visitation will be from 3 to 5pm.  Vittorio was born in Italy on February 25, 1941. Vittorio was married to Carmen (Connie); they were together for 50 years. Vittorio worked as a diamond setter for over 40 years. As a young...

Ann Hartman Brandt, of Dallas, Texas, passed away at home on March 13th, 2021, at the age of 82 years. Ann was born in Frederick, MD on April 7, 1938.  She graduated from St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and continued on to receive a degree in Nursing at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Ann was married to Clifford W. Brandt on April 23, 1966; they were married for nearly 55 years. Ann proudly worked as an Operating Room Nurse at various hospitals for her entire career. ...

Lynn Maurice Poole was the youngest child born to the parents of  Essie Lee Poole and Edward Frank Poole, in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 27,1947.  Lynn was a Son, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Brother In Law and Uncle that lost his battle with cancer on March 12, 2021, at the age of 73.  Lynn was loved and will be missed by many. Lynn attended Francis W. Parker #56 grade school and Arsenal Technical High School graduating in 1964 in Indianapolis,...

Manuela Yulo Manalo passed peacefully and joined our Lord on the evening of March 12, 2021 as she was surrounded by her loving family. Manuela was born January 1, 1941 in Bacolod, Philippines to Jesusa Abeto and Jose Yulo. She was the eighth of eleven children. After graduating from the Assumption Convent in Makati, Philippines, she married Roberto M. Manalo. Together they enjoyed spending time with their extensive family and traveling around the world before having three wonderful children...

Este pasado 7 de Marzo en el ano de nuestro señor padre Jesucristo 2021, Fallece en la ciudad de Dallas, TX rodeado por su familia Sergio Ricardo Solis nacido en Mayaltepec, Estado de México, del matrimonio entre María-Luisa Velázquez y Alejandro Solis, donde tuvo que aprender a trabajar desde una temprana edad, para ayudar a su familia después de quedar huérfano a la edad de 7 años, junto a sus hermanos Cornelio, Daniel, Gloria, Josefat,...

Dwight Darrell Carpenter, 71, of Rockwall Texas, passed away  on March 5th, 2021. Dwight was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on November 29th, 1949.  He graduated from Columbus High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor’s in Business Management from University of Maryland. Dwight was married to Linda on August 23rd, 1969; they were married 51 years. Dwight retired from the United States Air Force in 1997 with a rank of Senior Master Sergeant, having served our country...

Frederick Richard “Ricky” White age 62 of Allen, Texas passed away on March 4, 2021 in Dallas, TX surrounded by his children and long-time elementary friend. He was born June 18, 1958 in Shreveport, LA. Ricky attended Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, graduating in 1976. He attended Louisiana Tech University and worked for various information technology organizations all over the United States. Ricky would say his greatest accomplishments are his two daughters Brooke and...

Billie “Joann” Wood of Denton, TX was welcomed into heaven on March 1, 2021.  She passed over peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s house in Carrollton, TX. Joann was born February 12, 1954 in Bonne Terre, MO to Helen “Billie” Slinkard and Carnell Simmons. She was the youngest of four with two older brothers and an older sister who lovingly picked on her growing up as older siblings tend to do.  Joann was raised in the Church of the...

Our beloved mom, Yuen Sheung Lau, 79, of Garland, TX, passed away very peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Our mom had battled a terminal illness for over a year and was surrounded by loving family members at the end.  Per her request, we will honor her life with a simple graveside service for immediate family members and a few church members at Restland Memorial Park on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12pm. Our beautiful mom was born in southern China in 1941. She was an...

A Celebration of Life ‘’Our beloved Mother Aleyamma Abraham’’ June 2, 1949 – February 17, 2021 Our beloved mother Mrs Aleyamma Abraham, was born in Kerala, India on June 2, 1949. As a young passionate lady who wanted to pursue her dreams travelled to the city of Calcutta, India to complete her education in the field of nursing. She then moved for work to the United Arab Emirates in 1972, where she met our dad Abraham Pathrose and got married two years later....

Danilo “Danny” Gurrea Llanto, 79, of Carrollton, Texas, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 14, 2021.  A service to honor his life will be held with immediate family at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation, 17390 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75252. Danny was born on September 10, 1941 in Carcar, Philippines.  He was the third of twelve children born to his parents Rizalina Gurrea Llanto and Jose Tenchavez...

Nichols, John Grayson, Jr. (Chip) was welcomed by His Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of almost 41 years, Deborah; children: Sundae (Lily); Grayson (Chelsea), and Kip (Anne-Claire); grandchildren: Jog, Mary Caroline, and Tripp; sister: Lynn Lindley; brother: Rick Pierce; and many nieces and nephews. Chip was born on October 27, 1952, in Washington D.C. and graduated from Richardson High School (1971) and the University of North Texas (1975).  He earned...

Richard Edward Murphy, 61, of Garland, TX passed away February 11th, 2021. His memorial will be held March 13th at 11:30 am at Shiloh Baptist Church Lamartine, 420 W CR 60 Waldo, Arkansas. His final resting place will be at Shiloh Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas, next to his daughter Jenny and his ex wife, Jeanne. Richard was born September 28th, 1959 to Troy and Mildred (Wreyford) Murphy. He was the youngest of 4 children. He was always a family man. He loved his children and...

Vicki Ayers was born on April 11, 1960 in Rankin, Texas to Bernie and Alta Stence Ayers.  She lived in Iraan, Texas until she was 11 years old, when her family moved to Farmers Branch, Texas. In 1976, Vicki and her parents moved to Longview, Texas, where she graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1978.  Vicki next attended Dallas Christian College to study Secretarial Sciences.  Here, she met her soulmate, Fred Bacon, whom she married December 19, 1980 at the Central...

Charles Lee “Chuck” Stoner died in the early morning hours of Friday January 29,2021 in the Baylor Scott & White hospital in Temple, TX at the age of 79 due to COVID-19 related issues. Charles is survived by his sole child Gary Lynn, his daughter-in-law Katie Nicole, his two grandchildren Robert Christopher & Jonathan Charles, and his two sisters Jessie Mae Morren and Mildred Diann Leatherwood.  He is preceded in death by his wife Verna Joyce and his parents Charles...

The Lord called James Collings Cole, 86, of Frisco, Texas, home on February 8, 2021.  He is reunited with his wife, Ruth Ann and his son, J.C. and all of the family and friends he has not seen in a long time. He was born in Shreveport, LA to Mary Sansone and John B. Cole. He grew up in the Lakewood area of Dallas and attended Woodrow Wilson High School.  James grew up in a very large Italian family and his mother, Mary, along with her Mother, Rose, and took care of him as a...

En memoria de: Ivan Ariel Herrera  “Bicholo” ( Feb/02/1962 - Feb/06/2021) Nacido en la ciudad de Mérida,Yucatán, la cual el amaba con toda el alma. Ivan o bichi como todos lo conocían, era un padre amoroso y consentidor, tenía un gran sentido del humor que a todos nos invadía cuando lo visitaban, el siempre destacaba pro su singular forma de ser y de reaccionar sobre todo. Ivan se reunió con nuestro padre celestial el día 6...

Clyde “Martino” Reed born May 17, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. One of seven children from Rosalinda Almanza. On Saturday, February 6, 2021, God dispatched his angels to escort Martino to his eternal resting home. Clyde was educated in the Chicago & Ohio Public School System. He attended several different trade programs and was eager to learn different traits. He enjoyed Arts, Computer and Engineering. He had a very energetic personality and was known...

Earnest B Talley, 73, also known to his friends as Sonny or Earn, passed Monday, February 1, 2021. Earnest was born in Farmersville, Tx in 1947 to Earnest Sr. and Doris Talley.  Earnest is the 2nd of 4 kids.  He has 2 brothers, Danny Talley, and Calvin Talley, and 1 sister, Anita Collins. The family moved to Garland in 1953 where he attended Garland High School.  During high school, he met his wife Rita at a skating rink.  Earnest and Rita married on August 27,...

Allan Andre Brickey, 72 of Sanger, Texas passed on January 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother Blanche Brickey and father Elroy Brickey, brothers Dennis, Gary, Elroy, Peewee Brickey, and sister Cathy Connell. He is survived by his five children Allan, Jason, Adam, Nathan, and Jennifer Brickey, brother Ronald Brickey, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Allan was born September 5, 1948 in Tupper Lake, New York. He was in the Army for two years, and enlisted for five. Allan...

Hola a todos. Mi nombre es Mario Efren Holguin Avila, nací un 4 de Diciembre de 1948 en Bella Vista, Chihuahua. Estuve casado con Maria Ana Lizarraga y con ella forme una familia de dos hijos, mi hijo mayor Mario Holguin Lizarraga y mi hija consentida Itzel Holguin Lizarraga de ellos vinieron mis nietos que tanto quise, Tadeo Holguin por parte de mi hijo y por parte de mi hija Melanie Martinez y Melody Martinez con los que disfrute mucho verlos jugar y llevarlos a los parques para...

Betty Frances (Heidinger) Whitlock passed away January 27th, 2021 peacefully with her daughter, Joyce Ann by her side in Flower Mound Texas where she had lived the last 6 years of her life. Betty was born July 29, 1926, in Tulsa, to Helen Louise Edmunds and Cornell Heidinger. She had one younger sister Molly Joan. Betty graduated from Tulsa Will Rogers HS Class of ’44.  Then attended William Woods University and Tulsa University where she was a member of Tri Delta sorority. She...

Pauline Antony Juricek, 82, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2021, 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Ennis, Texas.  Pauline Juricek was born July 30, 1938 to John A and Agnes Juricek in Ennis Texas.  She worked at Dal Tile for many years before retiring in 1999. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, dancing, sitting on the porch listening to Czech music but her greatest joy was spending...

Judy left this world on January 17, 2021. She was born August 9, 1943, to Frank and Alice Haynes in Twin Falls, Idaho. Judy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Keith Harrell, in 2017.  She is survived by her son David (Boise) and wife Jan, grandsons Cameron and Carston, her daughter Shannon Klingele and husband Michael, and grandsons Henry and Benjamin. Judy grew up in Twin Falls, where she attended Twin Falls High school before moving to Oklahoma with her family...

Ellinor Elizabeth Fowler was born December 3, 1920 in Lipscomb, TX to Lester and Doris Dixon.  Ellinor passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 13, 2021 at the age of 100.  Ellinor was raised on a farm near Booker, TX were she attended Booker High School. She was a faithful member of the View Point Friends Church and was converted at a young age.  She taught a toddler’s Sunday school class for decades.  After attending a Christian family camp, she...