Bruce Neal Kiser, a retired truck driver, left this world peacefully on July 7 in Rowlett, TX, just a couple weeks after celebrating his 65th birthday. He is no doubt currently looking for ways to annoy all those that have preceded him in death, including his parents, Russell A Kiser and Myrna Kiser Craft (Harriman), his siblings Scott Kiser and Crystal Willis, and especially his ex-wife. He is survived by his brother Clay Kiser, his children Tricia (Kiser) Hamilton, Ray Kiser, and Neal...

Thomas Lloyd Hennig (89) of Dallas, TX passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2020. His memorial service will be at Gateway Funerals & Cremation, Dallas on Saturday July 18, 12-2pm. Tommy, also known as Daddy, PaPa, Great-PaPa, Great-Great PaPa, and T. Lloyd was born in Rowlett, TX October 23, 1930. His parents were Frank and Maggie Hennig. He was an amazing man who loved life, God, his family and friends. Tommy married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Lucian at St. Edwards...

Amada “Mayo” Gonzalez, 94 años, Entro en el descanso eterno June 29, 2020   Ella es precedida en la muerte esposo Señor Jose Gonzalez+.  Hijos Jususita Gonzalez+, Jaime Gonzalez+, Oscar Gonzalez+, Maria del Rosario+, y Johnny Gonzalez+. Hijos en vida, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Zeferino Gonzalez, Josefina Ybarra Guadalupe Nañez, Luis Gonzalez, Isidro Gonzalez, y Blanca Rodelo. Numerosos Ñietos, bisñietos y tataranietos.

Millie 'Madzimai Nickdai' Chiyanike Mapupa was born on the 22nd of January 1970 in Kadoma, Zimbabwe. She passed away on the 13th of June 2020. She was a teacher by profession, worked as a primary school teacher for a few years before migrating to Dallas, Texas in 1994. In 2001, she had a short spell back in Zimbabwe before returning back to Dallas in 2014. She survived with her two children Hazel and Nyasha, sisters, husband, lots of nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She was...

Angie Rodriguez went to be home with the Lord and rest eternally on Thursday, June 11, 2020 surrounded by her family at home after a short illness. Angie enjoyed cooking, working on her garden and was a avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Besides her love of cooking, she enjoyed being around her family and friends. Angie had many friends and she touched many people’s life with her kindness and caring heart. She will be deeply missed. Angie is survived by her husband of more than 30 years Cecilio...

Mary Francis Gonzales passed away on May 30, 2020 in Sunnyvale, Texas at the age of 93. Mary was born in Greenville, Texas on April 2, 1927. She grew up in Greenville, where she picked cotton with the family and would travel to West Texas, where she picked cherries with her parents until the work was done. She later moved to Dallas where she would raise her 6 children on her own, without a complaint. While living in Dallas she worked many long hours at a factory, just to make sure she had...

José de Jesús Rodríguez Valtierra   November 26,1976-May 28, 2020 (43 años)  Nacido en la Ciudad de León, Guanajuato Mexico del matrimonio formado por José De Jesús Rodríguez y Graciela Valtierra, siendo hijo único. Pepe Chuy  ó Chubby como le gustaba que le llamaran, creció al lado de su amadísima abuela paterna Doña Toribia Ornelas Vda. De Rodríguez y dejo su ciudad natal en...

Nació en San Luís Potosí, México. Hijo del Sr. J. Jesus Cerda y Sra. Ma. Evangelina López. Desde niño siempre mostró interés por probar y aprender cosas nuevas. Fue un hombre trabajador y entregado. Le gustaba mucho compartir con sus abuelos ayudando en labores del campo. Sus últimos 25 años los vivió en la cuidad de Dallas, Texas. Polo siempre fué un esposo y padre amoroso,...

Joseph (Joey) Wayne Smart, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 21st, 2020 in Irving, Texas. Joey was born on July 8th 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio to Marvin and Sally Smart.  He lived in Logan, Ohio until the age of 9, when the family relocated to Plano, Texas.  He graduated from Plano East Sr. High School in 1988.  After graduation, he attended Texas A&M University, Collin County Community College and the University of Colorado.  He worked in sales and marketing for...

Linda Gail Plunk-Haney of Dallas went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 11, 2020 at the age of 64.  She was born March 20, 1956 to Conlee and Doris Plunk.  She was preceded in death by her mother.  She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Wayne Haney, her father Conlee Plunk and wife Janice, her sister Karen Brewton and husband Bob, niece Kelli Stephenson and husband Wes, nephew David Brewton and wife Patty, and great nieces Margaux and Bellamy. Linda graduated from...

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Nathaniel “Nate” Richmond, loving father and husband, passed away at age 59.  Born October 27, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Rudolph Richmond and Elma Lue Shields.  Nathaniel lived an honorable life filled with great love and respect for his family and a passion for technology and music.   After spending years of his life in Chicago, Nathaniel brought his beloved daughter Natalie Richmond into the world on...

Alfred William Walker died on April 8, 2020.  He was born December 14, 1925 in Childress Texas, and grew up in Spur, Texas.  He attended NTAC before enlisting in the Army Air Corp during WWII.  He graduated from Baylor University and Baylor Law School.  In 1948 he married Jane Richey, and practiced law in Spur for 18 years.  In 1968 he moved the family to Austin where he served in the offices of the Attorney General, the Court of Criminal Appeals and the...

On Monday, April 6, 2020, LTCDR USCG (Ret) Pat Murray passed away at the age of 86. Pat was born on June 6, 1933 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas to John T. & Myrtle F. Murray.  He was the oldest of seven siblings, growing up in Forney, Texas.  Pat graduated from Forney High School in 1952, joined the Navy in 1953, serving through 1958 - subsequently joining the Coast Guard that same year and serving through 1974. Pat was promoted through the ranks within the Coast...

Nancy Jean Robson was born on September 11, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert Charles Moore and Vivian Ruth Fancher.  Nancy passed away peacefully in her sleep, late in the evening of April 6, 2020*, at home, Nancy was raised in Paoli, Indiana with her younger sister Vivian Anne Moore Flueckiger.  Nancy attended college at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Following graduation, Nancy taught elementary school in Indianapolis.  While living in Indianapolis...

William Judson Turner, known affectionately as Bill, was born on July 12, 1923, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He and his sister Doris were raised in Tulsa, where he attended local schools and excelled in math and engineering classes. He met Dixie Barbee at church camp when he was 16 years old; they would continue to write and meet at camp every summer until the arrival of World War II altered their lives. Bill began a degree in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Tulsa, but after the United...

Walter Alexander Fabian was born to Marina Maradiaga on February 10, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. Walter graduated in 2001 from John Marshall High School. He continued his education at DeVry University were he earned an Associate's degree in Electronics and Computer Technology. Walter worked at Neopost as a field service tech and moved on to becoming a Tier 2 Tech Support Advisor  for the same company. He loved what he did and worked for this company for many years Walter met...

Squire Robert Thomas was born on April 27, 1961 to the parentage of Eugene And Ora Thomas. He was the youngest of 11 childern his parents preceeded him in death along with 2 brothers and 1 sister.  Robert accepted Christ at a early age under the leadership of Rev. OJ Spuriells Warren Chapel AME Church.  Robert attended South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, TX and later attended Lincoln Technical Institute where he received his degree in auto mechanics. Robert was...

Frances Irene Rybolt was born on November 2, 1950 in Champaign, Illinois to the parents of Francis Gebbink and Elizabeth Denhart.  Frances went by her middle name of Irene for the majority of her life. Irene graduated high school at East Peoria Community High School in 1968 before attending Midstate Commercial College of Business in Peoria, Illinois.  Irene worked at Sears Roebuck and Company in the accounting department for 25 years.  Irene then worked another 10 years at...

Benny and Gertrude Simms welcomed their son, Willis J. Simms, on December 7, 1944—He was lovingly referred to as “Skipper.” Skipper completed his education in Dallas schools and on April 14, 1963 he married Barbara Faggins; to this union one daughter, Allison, was born. His wife Barbara preceded him in death in 1989. He was a valued employee in the auto industry for many years. During this time, he met his life partner Edith Hinton; they shared many wonderful years...

James Andrew Goldman passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  He was born in New York, NY on November 17, 1956, and was raised in Yonkers, NY where his family had been for 4 generations.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Harriet, who taught him to love the NY Yankees baseball, the NY Rangers hockey, and Judaism. As an adult he came to love travel, especially all aspects of aviation.  Jim is survived by the love of his life, Connie Scaia; sister, Jane...

Ray Reyes, 28 years old, of Dallas, Texas passed away on February 12, 2020.  There will a visitation held at 12 pm Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation. Arrangements are being handled by Norma Garcia & Christa García .  Ray Reyes was born in Brownsville, Texas on May 9, 1991. Ray is survived by his parents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and other family and friends. 

On February 2, 2020  Ericka Rueda joined our heavenly Father after battling with Brain Cancer.  Ericka was born in Costa Rica on November 29, 1976 to Maritza Alpizar and Guillermo Cespedes. She was married to Michael Rueda in 2001 then shortly thereafter conceived a beautiful daughter Allison Rueda born February 3, 2004. She was a great wife, Amazing mother and unconditional friend. She loved to enjoy life to the fullest. She loved traveling with her closest friends and...

Edna Fae Gardner Capellen was born in Bovil, Idaho on May 27, 1923, and passed away peacefully, after a long and blessed life, on January 31, 2020 in Denton, Texas. Edna married John Loyd Capellen on July 4, 1941.  They resided in St. Maries, Idaho where they welcomed their children, Jim and Jane.  They moved in 1956 when Loyd bought a barbershop in Potlach, Idaho. Loyd passed away June 1, 1970. After Loyd's passing, Edna enrolled in the LVN...

William Louis Herring, Jr. was born in Houston, Texas on April 10, 1962. He went to heaven on January 28th., 2020. Willie is survived by his siblings, Debora Redford Weatherford (Freddy), Alan Redford, Shelle Adams Dollins, Travis Adams, John Herring (Michelle) and Kirsten Herring. He will be forever missed by his beloved Aunt Sara, her world will never be the same. Willie also leaves behind his Uncle Mike, his stepfather, Bill Alexander, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear...

Laura Melissa Williams - Whitaker joined the angels in Heaven on January 25, 2020 at age 39 after a three plus year battle with cancer.  Melissa was born March 31,1980 in Dallas,Texas. From a young age she was a social butterfly and would talk to anyone. She wanted to be a part of everything life had to offer.  Even through the hard times in her life, she was so brave and fought for life. She took all the beatings cancer gave her head on and still smiled. Her love...

Johnnie Mae Blaylock (Haynes) was born on October 9, 1923 to the parents of Fermealer Woodall (Brooks) and Johnny Haynes in Altair, Texas. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Millbrook Nursing Home in Lancaster, Texas. Johnnie attended public school in Altair, Texas. She confessed her love for Christ and was baptized at a young age. She graduated and moved to Dallas, Texas when she was 18 years old. She had one daughter Bernice Powe-Coker (Woodard) with the late...

Margaret Eileen York “ Meg”, 62, of Dallas, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born July 6, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama. Meg graduated from Skyline High School and worked for Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas as the Missions Volunteer Coordinator for over 25 years. Meg was truly unforgettable! She had a true “servant’s heart” and also had the uncanny ability of filling every room to the brim with laughter!  Her humor poured out of a deep...

Alma Thomas Kupp went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 15, 2020 in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 94. The daughter of West Texas farmers, Alma was born September 1, 1925 in Bomarton, Texas. She met the love of her life, Al Kupp, while working at the Army Air Force Base in Childress, Texas. They married September 1, 1944, and shared life together for nearly 7 decades. In 1949, Al and Alma joined Park Cities Baptist Church where she served cheerfully in many roles,...

GUADALUPE; “God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “come to me”… With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away.  Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.  A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest… God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only take the best..” Guadalupe Portillo Fernandez passed away on Saturday, January 11th after...

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Dr. Clifton Hawk, loving son, husband, father, and grandfather (Poppy!) passed away at the age of 62, after a three year struggle following a severe stroke in 2017 just in time to see the New Year’s Eve fireworks from heaven! Cliff was born on April 18, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Billy and Barbara (King) Hawk.  He graduated from UNT in 1980, and graduated from Baylor Dental School in 1984 and had a successful dental practice in Denton, Texas until...

Rodolfo Garza Almendarez passed away on November 28, 2019 in Dallas, TX at the age of 70. He was the son of Alicia Garza Almendarez and Tomas Lopez Almendarez. Rodolfo was born on May 26, 1949 in Premont Texas.  Loving father of Desiree Almendarez, Rodolfo Almendarez Jr., Brandon Almendarez and Cody Almendarez. Loving Uncle to Marta Bessire, Sammy Garza, Daniel Garza, Homer “JR” Almendarez and Braxton Blankenship. Proud Grandfather of Jayla Alicia...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Tod Joseph Narlock Sr. of Allen, TX announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Sunday November 24th at the age of 58 after suffering a massive ischemic stroke on Wednesday November 20th. Despite aggressive medical treatment for brain swelling his medical team could not prevent the detrimental outcome and called his time of death on 11/24/19 at 12:31pm. Tod was born December 18, 1960 in Chicago, IL and resided there 8 years when he moved to...

James (Jim) Melton Herold, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed from this life to a better place on November 20, 2019 at the age of 79.  Jim was born on November 14, 1940, the only child born to parents Rosalie Coe and Earl Melton Herold in Dallas TX, and Jim remained in the area all his life.  Jim graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, and then obtained a degree in History from Southern Methodist University.  Upon his graduation, he worked in...

Rene Desfassiaux fue un hombre muy trabajador que amaba a su familia y logro todas sus metas. Lo amamos y profundamente lo extrañamos. Estara siempre en nuestros corazones. Rene Desfassiaux was a very hard working man that loved his family and was able to reach all his goals. We love him and we miss him dearly. He will forever be in our hearts. R.D.A 11/28/41 - 11/05/19

Philip Joseph Shea, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019, at his home in Dallas after a battle with cancer. Phil, as he was known by friends, family and associates, was born in Oakland, California, on March 15, 1939. He graduated from Oakland High School in 1957 and received a Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University. He loved and spent his entire career in the title insurance business, starting out in the mailroom while in high school. His most recent...

William Robert (Bob) Beavers, M.D., Clinician, Teacher, Researcher, died on October 24, 2019, at age 90 following a brief illness. Bob was born in Temple, Texas, to Leighton Ware Beavers, a wholesale grocery manager, and Marie Esther Hughes Beavers, who was a school teacher prior to marriage. No stranger to family deaths, Bob had three uncles who died early. His brother Charles, a polio victim at age three, died at 16 when Bob was only six. Bob was named for a friend of his father's,...

Michael Anthony Knapik, age 56, died peacefully in his sleep on October 24, 2019 at his home in Garland, Texas after a long battle with cancer. Michael was born on September 28, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Nancy (Flood) Knapik. He loved his family and leaves behind a sister (Cathy), nephew (David), niece (Angela), wife of 37 years (Julie), two daughters (Amber & Lauren), four grandchildren (Erin, Briana, Aaron II & Christopher), adoptive parents (in law) (Nancy &...

If the length of our lives were measured in units of authenticity and joy, Sherif Mohamed El Sayed lived a long, full life. He packed a lot of adventures into his 60 years on this Earth. He started his final journey on Sunday October 20th 2019, and although he is an impatient man he is also a Middle Eastern man and as customary in most Middle Eastern cultures it took him a few days to bid his final farewell on Tuesday October 22nd 2019 in Dallas, Texas. As his last offering, Sherif helped...

Linda T. Johnston was born in Troy, Alabama to the parents of William F. and Mary B. Turner. After graduating high school she married John Johnston. They moved from Alabama to Georgia, North Carolina and finally residing in Texas. She worked outside of the home, including Pepsi, Comal-Tex Insurance and Hunsucker Insurance until John’s passing in 1981. Following his death, Linda devoted herself to raising their children, Kristin and Jason. Linda was always active in the church from...

Scott Presley of Richardson Texas, passed away peacefully the day before his 72nd birthday in the arms of his wife. A good man who made this world a better place, Scott cared about others more than himself. He always saw the best in people and encouraged others to shine. Compassionate yet strong, he touched many lives and found purpose in every minute of his life. A true Texan, Scott was born in Dallas on October 11, 1947, the son of Horace and Barbara Presley. He graduated from Hillcrest...

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Lovelace, Jr. passed away on October 9th, 2019.  He was a beloved family physician who practiced medicine in the Mesquite, TX community for over 30 years.  Chuck was a deeply intelligent and passionate person, with a self-deprecating sense of humor.  He often referred to himself as a "a mud-roller," in that he had experienced many difficult challenges with courage and strength, yet he had a very soft spot in his heart for family, friends...

Shawneea Sherri Wright was born on July 4, 1975 at St. Luke Women’s Hospital in New York City. She was the third child born to Violet Victoria and James Master Wright.  Shawneea accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Heartline Ministries after moving to Dallas, Texas with her mother in 1991. Shawneea attended Dallas ISD schools and graduated. She continued her education at El Centro College where she graduated with her Paralegal Degree. Shawneea’s life, focus,...

La Magnifica Glorifica mi alma al Señor y mi espíritu se llena de gozo, al contemplar la bondad de Dios mi Salvador. Porque ha puesto la mirada en la humilde sierva suya y ved aquí el motivo porque me tendrán por dichosa y feliz todas las generaciones. Pues ha hecho en mi favor, cosas grandes y maravillosas, él que es Todopoderoso y su nombre infinitamente santo, cuya misericordia se extiende de generación en generación, a todos cuantos le...

Christopher Hazard Rodriguez, 19, of Allen Texas, died October 5th 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident on his way to work. He was born July 28th, 2000 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Corliss Hazard and Diego Rodriguez. He attended preschool through middle school in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca in the tropics of south Mexico. After returning to the United States in 2014 Chris was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He worked part time jobs...

Born June 7, 1995, Khalil D. Evans was the firstborn of Walton (Tony) and LaDwyna Evans. The oldest of four, Khalil took his role in the family seriously from the start. His ever calm demeanor made it easy for Briana, Cailyn and Xavier to come to Khalil when they needed advice, a referee or just a listening ear. The Arabic translation for Khalil is “friend” and he was a friend to everyone he met .Khalil believed in extending a smile and a helping hand to everyone without...

A memorial service to celebrate Dan's life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday September 28th, 2019 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation located at 17390 Preston Rd., Ste. 310; Dallas, Texas.   Dan is survived by his wife Reta Gene Parrish, his daughter Lauryn Brewer, son Dan Parrish III, and grandchildren Caitlin Brewer, Christopher Brewer, Joshua Parrish, Reanna DiPaolo, Jennifer Easton and Wayne Henricks; his sister Billie Joe Carmichael and many nieces and nephews, cousins and...

Lt. Col Ray Everett Huebner, USMC Retired, passed away in Denton at the age of 80 on September 19, 2019 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Ray was born on July 10, 1939 in Bancroft, Kansas to Samuel and Ruby (Graber) Huebner. He graduated from Bushton, Kansas Rural High School in 1957. Ray attended Kansas State University and graduated on January 30, 1962 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and on February 2 married...

Clayton Rivenbark, Jr., 62 of Dallas, Texas. He was born on July 15, 1957 in Dallas Texas to Clayton Douglas “Doug” Rivenbark, Sr. and Faye Cordelia Watson. Clay was known by many for his renown graphic design career and a favorite teacher to many. Outside of his career, he made many friends by showing kindness and compassion to those in need.  He was the type of person who made new friends wherever he went, and always had a smile on his face and love beamed for all as...

Julia Ellen Gray Ritchie died August 27, 2019 in Coppell, Texas. She was born on May 31, 1927 in Hardy, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph E. Ritchie. They lived in North Little Rock, Arkansas for 55 years where they raised their two children, Thomas Matthew Ritchie, now deceased and Ellen Gail Ritchie Diers. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. While a member there she was very active in United Methodist Women. She...

Alicia Annette Lucas, 53, of Flower Mound, passed away Monday, August 26th at her home with her daughter, Alexa, sitting beside her watching a Hallmark movie. Details for the The Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 14 at the Fellowship United Methodist Church. The address is 101 Trophy Club Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262. Although, family has requested that attendees please refrain from wearing black. They have asked that you dress for a Hawaiian Luau as Alicia flew...