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...

     Fred Leckie Williams (94) never met a stranger and this was never truer than when he met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.  He had recently celebrated his 94th birthday on August 9 surrounded by his family.      Fred was born on August 9, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas in “a very happy and cheerful home”, the second son of his beloved parents, Victor M. and Eunice B. Williams.  The family joined Baptist...

Family, friends and loved ones are respectfully invited to attend Gregory’s Memorial at:   Winners Assembly 1709 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Dallas TX 75215 Saturday August 17th 11:00 am Condolences and flowers can be sent to 9610 Blackwillow Ct Dallas TX 75249

We unexpectedly lost our husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Matthew Richard Desmond, on August 6, 2019. He was only 58 years old. Matt was born here in Dallas, Texas, on April 24, 1961, to Meredith and Richard “Dick” Desmond. After a lengthy discussion one evening, he and Genevieve hopped on a plane and were married in Las Vegas on December 23, 2000. His friends and colleagues realized just how spontaneous Matt could be when it came to true love. They had two amazing...

William D. “Bill” Martin died on August 4, 2019. Born April 20, 1944 in Allen Junction, West Virginia, Bill spent most of his childhood in Princeton, West Virginia. There he shared home with his mother and father, one brother and three sisters. Always interested in how things worked, he and his brother were taught by their father how to plumb, wire, paint, and other skills needed in keeping a house operative, skills he used throughout his life in our house and those all...

Benny Patrick Bazemore was born to parents Bennie Bazemore and Marie Grimaldi in Islip, New York. Benny had a strong relationship with Christ from an early age.  On June 15, 2019 he married the love of his life, Juana Bazemore, the Union was blessed in Fort Worth, TX.  Loving father of Stephon and Jasmine Bazemore and step father to Criana Barfield, Aaron Herring, Tiana and Timothy Pettigrew.  Sisters: Edith Bazemore-Babich, Austin ,TX and Cheryl “Chez” Adam,...

Patsy "Pat" Beth Green Milliken, 69, of Dallas, TX, passed away on July 22, 2019, at UT Southwest Hospital in Dallas after battling multiple myeloma for several years. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for July 27, 2019 at her home in Carrollton, TX. Pat was born in Wynnewood, OK, on May 15, 1950, to Elbert and Ima Green. She graduated from Wynnewood High School in 1968. After attending East Central State University, with an adventurous spirit Pat moved to Dallas, which then...

Douglas Alan Wright, 59 years old, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on July 13th, 2019. The Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on August, 12th 2019 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation. Chaplain James Clinkscales will be officiating. Douglas was born in Olathe, Kansas on April, 19th 1960. Douglas worked for three years as a sales representative for State Farm. He enjoyed the Kansas City Chiefs, fishing, camping, knitting, puzzles, board games, antiquing, CC his cat, ice cream, game...

Sonja Hamner passed away on July 11, 2019 at age 73. Sonja was born on April 7, 1946 in Tønsberg, Norway. She met her late husband, Tommy Mac Hamner, in Oslo, Norway and married him in 1977, moving to the United States shortly thereafter. Her passions were fitness and nutrition, arts and crafts, and her faith. She also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. She was very devoted to her family and to her pets. Sonja's faith supported her through difficult times, and she had the hope of...

Donald LeRoy Higgins joined the angels in Heaven on July 8th, 2019 after a battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Don was born on May 8th, 1931 in North Henderson, Illinois to Ivan George Higgins and Irene Bernice Becker. Don was a member of the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army from 1945 t0 1954. He married Eileen Marcelle Maroney December 26, 1952, and had one son Donald Richard (Rick) Higgins who was born on January 16, 1954. They moved from Clarksville, Tennessee to Waco,...

Carol Nielson Erickson, mother of five and grandmother of eleven, died at her nursing home in Allen, Texas on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was 71 years old. Carol was born in Murray, Utah on April 16, 1948 to Hunt Leo Nielson and Maurine Torgensen Nielson of Bingham, Utah. She grew up in Bingham Canyon where her father worked as a miner and owned a gas station. She graduated from Bingham High School in 1966, and then attended Utah State University. She married in 1968 and moved to Plano,...

It is with heavy hearts that those who loved him most share that Patrick Eugene Sullivan, 55, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 25, 2019 from complications following his battle with cancer. Born in Tampa, Florida to Robert and Marlyn (Cutcliffe) Sullivan, he grew up in the orange groves surrounded by his siblings and many friends. Patrick graduated from the University of Florida in 1986 before beginning a lifelong career in the travel industry. In the early 1990s, he taught himself...

Beda Barnett will be lovingly remembered by her wife of thirteen years Stacey Wray Barnett. Mariano Garcia and Enedina Nunez, Parents Sister, Norma A. Hinton & husband Jackie Brother, Mariano Garcia and wife Kathia Brother, Omero Garcia and wife Brisa She will fondly be remembered by her nine nieces & nephews, Raquel Salazar, Angelica Prieto, Angel Cruz Garcia, Alex Garcia, Jesus Ivan Garcia, Celeste Garcia, Marisol Garcia, Reyna Garcia, and Esmeralda Garcia. And five great nieces and...

Kantilal Gajiwala, beloved father and successful businessman, unexpectedly couldn't breathe and was rushed to the ER Sunday June 9th at 4:00 AM. He was later diagnosed with pneumothorax and a tear in his esophagus and was in critical condition on a ventilator. Kantilal passed away in the operating room before his procedure, while his daughter Priti waited in the waiting room. In the past, Ken had survived a leg fracture and stroke and remarkably returned back to perfect health. In the past...

Rickey Lester Burns, 77, of Sanger, Texas (formerly of Escondido, California) passed away on June 13, 2019 in Denton, Texas. He was born December 7, 1941 in Alhambra, California to Maurice and Grace (Strieff) Burns. They moved to Escondido in 1943 where he graduated from Escondido High School in 1959. After high school he attended Palomar College. In July of 1963 he married Gloria Jean. He spent most of his life (50+ years) in the construction industry with Louetto Construction,...

"Aubrey, TX - John Mathew Cartwright Jr died peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer on June 8, 2019 in Dallas. He was born in San Augustine, TX on January 2, 1954 to John Mathew Cartwright Sr and Barbara Ann Perry. John is survived by his wife Mila, brothers Mark, Robert, Michael, sister Sylvia, his best friend Kerry, and his beloved pit bulls Chanel & Crixus. John graduated San Augustine High School and went to SFA in 1972. John has always loved Martial Arts and got his...

On Sunday, May 26th, 2019, Francesco (Frank) Piccolo passed away peacefully with family by his side at his daughter's home in Double Oak, TX. Frank accepted the love of God through His gift of Jesus Christ. As he took his last breath on earth, he took his next breath in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Frank Piccolo was born May 1, 1933 in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Elizabetta Furfaro Piccolo and Domenico Piccolo. Frank was the third of eight siblings. At age 11 and at the end of...

Jonathan Eugene Wilder passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born on January 10, 1973 in Dallas, Texas. He was the third of four sons born to Jimmy Wilder, Sr and Suzanne Wilder. Jonathan attended George W. Truett Elementary, Henry W. Longfellow Academy, Skyline High School and Bryan Adams High School. He served in the Boy Scouts of America from age 7 to 18, achieving the Arrow of Light and the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, being duly...