Obituaries
Betty Jane (Schumacher) Illgen
Aug 8, 2025
Betty Jane Schumacher Illgen passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 8, 2025, two months shy of her 101st birthday. She was raised in upstate New York and graduated from Marathon High School. Two years later she graduated from a local business college after college she married Arthur Fuller also a graduate of Marathon High School....
Sylvia Longoria Castillo
Aug 7, 2025
Sylvia Longoria Castillo, 66, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1959, in Falfurrias, Texas to Regino and Irma Benavidez Longoria.
Sylvia was passionate about helping others and was a loving woman throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband, Lauro “Larry” Castillo, her sons, Phillip Ortiz, Joel Castillo & wife Adelena, and Marcos Castillo;...
Georgie Ann Burns
Aug 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Georgie Ann Burns
December 24, 1928 – August 7, 2025
It is with hearts full of gratitude that we celebrate the life of Georgie Ann Burns, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 24, 1928, in God’s perfect timing on Christmas Eve in New Gulf, TX, Georgie was...
Judy Ellen Quinn
Aug 6, 2025
Judy Ellen Quinn, age 80, longtime resident of Alvin, texas passed away peacefully in her home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her three daughters. Judy was born in Enid Oklahoma on September 14, 1944. She was a graduate of Channelview High School.
She married John Anderson quinn on November 14, 1970. Their union was blessed with three daughters. Jennifer Ann...
Mauricio Almanza Orozco, Jr.
Aug 3, 2025
Mauricio Almanza Orozco, Jr. "Baby" 43, of Angleton passed away on August 3, 2025, in Houston. Mauricio was born on March 7, 1982, in Galveston to Mauricio Orozco, Sr. and Maria Lenor Almanza
Mauricio “Baby” Orozco loved barbecuing, fishing, hunting, and spending time at his Double O Game Farm.
His favorite pastimes included horse racing, maintaining his game farm, and being with...
Ryan Elizabeth Smith
Aug 3, 2025
Ryan Elizabeth Smith, age 37, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2025. Born on June 23, 1988, in Galveston, Ryan lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
She married the love of her life, Alvie Lee Smith, on April 10, 2010, in Wild Peach, Texas. Together, they built a home in Brazoria and welcomed two beautiful...
Willie James Donald, Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Willie James Donald Jr., who left this world on July 30, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on December 18, 1937, and raised in Prestwick, Alabama, before making his way to Texas, where he spent the last four years of his life.
Willie was passionate about...
Austin Marion Vermillion
Jul 30, 2025
Austin Marion Vermillion, 49, of Angleton passed away on July 30, 2025, in Houston. Austin was born on June 21, 1976, in Freeport to Verly Louis and Elizabeth Ann (Sossamon) Vermillion.
Austin liked anything and everything outdoors. Whether that be building a fence, playing with the dogs, or just walking down the street to explore, camping or throwing a ball, if...
Alison Ely Watson
Jul 29, 2025
Alison Ely Watson, 68, of Angleton passed away on July 29, 2025. Alison was born to Edward William and Mary Arthur (Peyton) Ely on November 25, 1956, in Houston.
She married Paris Oliver Watson on May 31, 2003, in Demi John, Texas.
We mourn the loss of Alison (Ali), the woman that touched many people’s lives. Like one of them said upon...
James Delton "J.D." Cauley
Jul 26, 2025
James Delton “J.D.” Cauley, 60, of Manvel left us all too soon on July 26, 2025, in Livingston. J.D. was born on February 14, 1965, in Dallas to William Lee and Margaret (Ferrell) Cauley.
J.D. enjoyed cooking, carpentry work, fishing, cruising on his motorcycle and lounging with his cat Shelia.
Those that preceded him in death include his parents William and Margaret...
Mary Ann (Troha) Reynolds
Jul 26, 2025
Mary Ann Reynolds, affectionately known as “Mern” by those closest to her, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Galveston, Texas. A longtime resident of Angleton and a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on December 4, 1937, in Conroe, Texas, Mary graduated from Robert E. Lee High...
Alena Rena Branch
Jul 24, 2025
Alena Rena Flowerree Branch, age 61, of Angleton, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Alena was born on January 30, 1964 in Munich, Germany; however, she grew up and spent her life in Angleton, Texas. Alena led a beautiful life filled with love, loyalty, and so much laughter.
Alena is survived by her mother, Judy Willis, sisters, Mindy...
Florence Jane Boehm
Jul 24, 2025
Florence Jane Speckels Boehm of Angleton, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1927, in Schulenburg, Texas, to Irwin W. Speckels and Leonida Von Minden Speckels. She was baptized at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Schulenburg, Texas.
Jane graduated from Schulenburg ISD in 1945 and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating...
Angelita "Helen" Ordonez
Jul 20, 2025
Angelita “Helen” Ordonez, 80, of Angleton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was born on August 23, 1944, in Angleton, where she lived a full and generous life surrounded by family, friends, and faith.
Helen worked at the Angleton Amusement Record Shop, where she formed lifelong friendships and shared her love of music and...
Michael J Komlosi
Jul 19, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share that our beloved father, Michael J. Komlosi, has left this earth to join the love of his life for eternity.
Mike started his adult life as a United States Marine and served honorably in the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he started a family and began a lifelong career as a...
Richard Peter Rachunek
Jul 18, 2025
Richard Peter Rachunek Sr passed away peacefully at home in Angleton on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was 94 years old. He was born in Hungerford, Tx on Dec 21, 1930. He was a loving, devoted husband to his wife, JoAnn for 62 years. She preceded him in death in 2018.
He wore lots of hats/caps - a chemist at Dow,...
David Lamar Ennis
Jul 17, 2025
David Lamar Ennis, 75, of Angleton, TX passed away on July 17, 2025, after a lengthy and hard-fought 7-year battle with lung cancer. David was born in Port Sulphur, LA on February 6, 1950. His family moved from Louisiana to Freeport, TX when he was 14 years old where David attended Brazosport High School. He worked for The Dow Chemical...
Floyd Jack Gray
Jul 17, 2025
Floyd Jack Gray, 92, of Angleton passed away on July 17, 2025, in Houston. Jack was born to Benjamin Franklin and Mattie Lorilla (McGuffin) Gray on August 21, 1932, in Ranger.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a “frogman”, now known as a navy seal, and made lasting memories with his team.
After the navy, Jack...
Gracie Ann Shefts
Jul 17, 2025
Gracie Ann (Buchta) Shefts, 87, of Angleton passed away on July 17, 2025, in Angleton. Gracie was born on December 24, 1937, in Taiton, Tx to Rudolph and Mary (Drastata) Buchta.
Gracie enjoyed serving her church community and sharing her faith in God with those around her. She regularly comforted those that were unable to attend mass through companionship, prayer, and...
Michaela Dawn Norris
Jul 17, 2025
Visitation for Michaela “Micha” Dawn Norris of Danbury, Texas will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Community Baptist Church in Danbury, Texas, followed by burial at Danbury Cemetery. After the burial,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
