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Kenneth H. Fontenot
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...
Joe Anthony Mondello
Dec 1, 2019
Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.
He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...
Elizabeth Maude Arnaud Kelley
Nov 29, 2019
Elizabeth "Maude" Arnaud Kelley, 87, of Groves, TX peacefully passed on the afternoon of November 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Louis Philip Arnaud and Felicia Marie Stelly, Maude was born on September 2, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX. She attended Catholic school and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Immaculate Conception).
Before Alzheimer's...
Virginia Marie Whigham
Nov 21, 2019
Virginia Marie Whigham, 86, of Nederland, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Virginia was born on March 19, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents Charles Edward McNamara and Louise Ferguson. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952, and she received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University-Beaumont in...
Pentard "Bill" William Sandefur
Nov 20, 2019
W. “Bill” Sandefur, Jr. , 88, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1931 to his parents, Pentard William Sandefur, Sr. and Ida LeBlanc Sandefur in Port Arthur, Texas. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951. He earned an Associate in Science from Marion Institute in...
Kathryn B. Markle
Nov 20, 2019
Kathryn Barnes Markle, 81, of Richardson, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Richardson.
She was born on September 23, 1938 in Houston, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Thomas Gerald Barnes and Margaret Crow Barnes in Port Arthur.
Kathryn graduated from Thomas...
Rosie Lea O'Neal
Nov 18, 2019
Rosie Lea Henagan O'Neal, Age 93, of Groves and formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
She was born May 10, 1926 in DeQuincy, La. and graduated from DeQuincy High School. Rosie has been a resident of the area since 1945. She briefly worked as a Sales Associate...
Christy Lynn Meyer
Nov 17, 2019
Christy Lynn Sherrer Meyer, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her residence.
Christy was born on March 18, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dorothy Holmes Sherrer and Aubrey Ray Sherrer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. She...
Eugene "Gene" A. Gaspard Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Eugene “Gene” A. Gaspard, Jr. 89, of Groves, Texas passed away after a short illness on Sunday November 17, 2019, having fulfilled God’s purpose for his life on this earth, leaving behind his extended family and a host of friends whose lives were enriched because he lived among us.
Born October 8, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Julie Gwen Aycock
Nov 16, 2019
Julie Gwen Aycock, 51, of Woodville passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Sabine Pass.
She was born on July 16, 1968 to her parents, Lynn Murdoch and Helen Kathleen Rosebrook Murdoch in Longview, Texas. Julie has been a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sportsman Paradise in Sabine Pass as a cashier for...
Fredric Frank Day
Nov 15, 2019
Frederic Frank Day, age 91, died of heart failure on Friday, November 15, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Fred Day is survived by his daughter, Lucy Cody and husband, Tom Cody of Denham Springs, LA, daughter in law, Bonnie Evans of Torrance, California , grandchildren, James “Bo” Evans and wife, Emily of Austin, TX, Erik Evans of...
George Flores, Sr.
Nov 13, 2019
George Flores Sr., 94, of Nederland, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his residence.
George was born on February 22, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Aurelio and Josefa Flores. He had lived in the Port Arthur area most of his life and last two years in Nederland after Harvey....
Daniel "Danny" Esquivel, Jr.
Nov 12, 2019
Daniel “Danny” Esquivel, Jr., 74, of Port Neches passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
He was born on September 10, 1945 to his parents, Daniel Esquivel, Sr. and Mary Canizales Esquivel in Beaumont, Texas. Danny was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in...
Terry Jimenez
Nov 7, 2019
Terry Jimenez, 70, of Groves went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2019; surrounded by her devoted family.
She was born on March 21, 1949 in Winfield, Alabama. She was a loving wife, proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Terry leaves behind her loving and cherished husband of 43 years, Robert “RJ”...
Margarita Rosario
Nov 6, 2019
Margarita Rosario, 80, of Port Arthur passed away on November 6, 2019 at her home.
She was born on January 29, 1939 to her parents, Francisco Ignacio and Dolores Borga San Augustine in Agana, Guam. She has been in the United States for two years. Margarita was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded in death...
Georgia Pearle Chadwick
Nov 3, 2019
Georgia Pearle Chadwick, 82, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born on August 13, 1937 to her parents, Barney Cox and Lucille Bogard Cox in Center, Texas. Georgia graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955. She was a longtime resident of Port Neches. Georgia retired from Standard...
Mary Monte Koons
Nov 3, 2019
Mary Monte Koons, 65, of Nederland passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born on April 9, 1954 to her parents, Galen Eugene Johnson and Jean Brough Johnson in Seguin, Texas. She has been a resident of the Golden Triangle area since 1963 and Nederland for the last 30 years. Mary was...
John Carroll Knobloch
Nov 3, 2019
John Carroll Knobloch, 85, of Lumberton passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence.
John was born on June 5, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eula Mae (Guidry) and Jack Knobloch. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1951. John enjoyed his job at Texaco for many years as a welder. He...
Jorge Alberto Escareno
Oct 31, 2019
Jorge Alberto Escareño, 67, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Jorge was born on April 23, 1952 in Palau, Coah, Mexico to parents, Adelina Calderon de Escareño and Roman Escareño. He has lived in the Port Arthur area for many years and had worked as a ship...
Richard James Theriot
Oct 31, 2019
Richard James Theriot, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.
He was born on February 9, 1949 to his parents, Dennis Paul Theriot, Sr. and Amy Marie Loncon Theriot in Port Arthur, Texas. Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Stephen F. Austin High School. He retired...
Kenneth H. Fontenot
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...
Joe Anthony Mondello
Dec 1, 2019
Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.
He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...
Elizabeth Maude Arnaud Kelley
Nov 29, 2019
Elizabeth "Maude" Arnaud Kelley, 87, of Groves, TX peacefully passed on the afternoon of November 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Louis Philip Arnaud and Felicia Marie Stelly, Maude was born on September 2, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX. She attended Catholic school and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Immaculate Conception).
Before Alzheimer's...
Virginia Marie Whigham
Nov 21, 2019
Virginia Marie Whigham, 86, of Nederland, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Virginia was born on March 19, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents Charles Edward McNamara and Louise Ferguson. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952, and she received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University-Beaumont in...
Pentard "Bill" William Sandefur
Nov 20, 2019
W. “Bill” Sandefur, Jr. , 88, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1931 to his parents, Pentard William Sandefur, Sr. and Ida LeBlanc Sandefur in Port Arthur, Texas. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951. He earned an Associate in Science from Marion Institute in...
Kathryn B. Markle
Nov 20, 2019
Kathryn Barnes Markle, 81, of Richardson, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Richardson.
She was born on September 23, 1938 in Houston, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Thomas Gerald Barnes and Margaret Crow Barnes in Port Arthur.
Kathryn graduated from Thomas...
Rosie Lea O'Neal
Nov 18, 2019
Rosie Lea Henagan O'Neal, Age 93, of Groves and formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
She was born May 10, 1926 in DeQuincy, La. and graduated from DeQuincy High School. Rosie has been a resident of the area since 1945. She briefly worked as a Sales Associate...
Christy Lynn Meyer
Nov 17, 2019
Christy Lynn Sherrer Meyer, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her residence.
Christy was born on March 18, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dorothy Holmes Sherrer and Aubrey Ray Sherrer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. She...
Eugene "Gene" A. Gaspard Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Eugene “Gene” A. Gaspard, Jr. 89, of Groves, Texas passed away after a short illness on Sunday November 17, 2019, having fulfilled God’s purpose for his life on this earth, leaving behind his extended family and a host of friends whose lives were enriched because he lived among us.
Born October 8, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Julie Gwen Aycock
Nov 16, 2019
Julie Gwen Aycock, 51, of Woodville passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Sabine Pass.
She was born on July 16, 1968 to her parents, Lynn Murdoch and Helen Kathleen Rosebrook Murdoch in Longview, Texas. Julie has been a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sportsman Paradise in Sabine Pass as a cashier for...
Fredric Frank Day
Nov 15, 2019
Frederic Frank Day, age 91, died of heart failure on Friday, November 15, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Fred Day is survived by his daughter, Lucy Cody and husband, Tom Cody of Denham Springs, LA, daughter in law, Bonnie Evans of Torrance, California , grandchildren, James “Bo” Evans and wife, Emily of Austin, TX, Erik Evans of...
George Flores, Sr.
Nov 13, 2019
George Flores Sr., 94, of Nederland, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his residence.
George was born on February 22, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Aurelio and Josefa Flores. He had lived in the Port Arthur area most of his life and last two years in Nederland after Harvey....
Daniel "Danny" Esquivel, Jr.
Nov 12, 2019
Daniel “Danny” Esquivel, Jr., 74, of Port Neches passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
He was born on September 10, 1945 to his parents, Daniel Esquivel, Sr. and Mary Canizales Esquivel in Beaumont, Texas. Danny was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in...
Terry Jimenez
Nov 7, 2019
Terry Jimenez, 70, of Groves went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2019; surrounded by her devoted family.
She was born on March 21, 1949 in Winfield, Alabama. She was a loving wife, proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Terry leaves behind her loving and cherished husband of 43 years, Robert “RJ”...
Margarita Rosario
Nov 6, 2019
Margarita Rosario, 80, of Port Arthur passed away on November 6, 2019 at her home.
She was born on January 29, 1939 to her parents, Francisco Ignacio and Dolores Borga San Augustine in Agana, Guam. She has been in the United States for two years. Margarita was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded in death...
Georgia Pearle Chadwick
Nov 3, 2019
Georgia Pearle Chadwick, 82, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born on August 13, 1937 to her parents, Barney Cox and Lucille Bogard Cox in Center, Texas. Georgia graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955. She was a longtime resident of Port Neches. Georgia retired from Standard...
Mary Monte Koons
Nov 3, 2019
Mary Monte Koons, 65, of Nederland passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born on April 9, 1954 to her parents, Galen Eugene Johnson and Jean Brough Johnson in Seguin, Texas. She has been a resident of the Golden Triangle area since 1963 and Nederland for the last 30 years. Mary was...
John Carroll Knobloch
Nov 3, 2019
John Carroll Knobloch, 85, of Lumberton passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence.
John was born on June 5, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eula Mae (Guidry) and Jack Knobloch. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1951. John enjoyed his job at Texaco for many years as a welder. He...
Jorge Alberto Escareno
Oct 31, 2019
Jorge Alberto Escareño, 67, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Jorge was born on April 23, 1952 in Palau, Coah, Mexico to parents, Adelina Calderon de Escareño and Roman Escareño. He has lived in the Port Arthur area for many years and had worked as a ship...
Richard James Theriot
Oct 31, 2019
Richard James Theriot, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.
He was born on February 9, 1949 to his parents, Dennis Paul Theriot, Sr. and Amy Marie Loncon Theriot in Port Arthur, Texas. Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Stephen F. Austin High School. He retired...
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