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John Angelo Saenz, Sr.

John Angelo Saenz, Sr.

Oct 28, 2019

John Angelo Saenz, Sr. , 86 of Nederland, Texas passed away on October 28, 2019. Angelo was born in Port Arthur,Texas to Charles Saenz Sr. and Rosa Sepeda Saenz.

Angelo served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Theresa Hernandez Saenz in 1953 and they would have been married for 66 years on...

Curtis Paul Benoit

Curtis Paul Benoit

Oct 28, 2019

Curtis Paul Benoit of Port Arthur, Texas January 26, 1961 - October 28, 2019

Curtis Paul Benoit, 58, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on January 26, 1961 to his parents, Kenneth Benoit and Ethel Dugas Benoit in Port Arthur, Texas. Curtis was a lifelong...

Kim Adrian Theriot

Kim Adrian Theriot

Oct 26, 2019

Kim Adrian Theriot, 62, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on July 13, 1957 to his parents, Dennis Paul Theriot, Sr. and Amy Marie Loncon Theriot in Port Arthur, Texas. Kim was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Stephen F. Austin High...

Audrey Marie Carlsen

Audrey Marie Carlsen

Oct 26, 2019

Audrey Marie Carlsen

Our Loving Mother, Audrey Carlsen got her wings on October 26, 2019 at the age of 92.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay Chapman of Leander, Texas, her two sons, David Carlsen of Groves, Mark Charles Carlsen of Seabrook, Texas, her granddaughter, Melissa Thompson Wilson, her six great grandchildren, Justin...

Michael Paul Dionne

Michael Paul Dionne

Oct 19, 2019

Michael Paul Dionne, 40, of Port Neches passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Michael was born on September 19, 1979 in Port Arthur to Kathy "Welch" Dionne and Wayne Paul Dionne. Michael received Associate of Science in Machinist Tools Technology from Lamar University. He was a machinist for many years...

James Smith Ii

James Smith Ii

Oct 18, 2019

Lloyd James Smith II

Lloyd James Smith II, 49, of Houston passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at HCA Houston Healthcare North in Cypress, Texas.

James was born on December 8, 1969 in Houston to father, Jerry Randall Smith and mother, Sheila Lee Thibodeaux. He had lived in the Houston area for many years....

Leolia Mcgee Church

Leolia Mcgee Church

Oct 15, 2019

Leolia McGee Church, 94, of Port Acres passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Summer Place Assisting Living in Beaumont.

Leolia was born on April 14, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eulice and Ezolia McGee. She was a homemaker and worked at Gulf Oil Refinery during WWII taking the place of men, so they...

Robert Elzie Reeves

Robert Elzie Reeves

Oct 13, 2019

Robert Elzie Reeves, 77, of Mauriceville passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.

Robert was born on September 9, 1942 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to parents, Catherine (Browning) and William Warren Reeves. He was a Army Veteran serving his country during the Vietnam War. He had lived in the Mauriceville area since 1989 and he...

Gerald Jerry Taylor Iii

Gerald Jerry Taylor Iii

Oct 11, 2019

Gerald Jerry Taylor III, 24, of ORange passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2019.

Claudine Beryl Kuckenbecker

Claudine Beryl Kuckenbecker

Oct 11, 2019

Claudine Beryl Taylor Kuckenbecker, 89, of Groves passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

She was born on February 10, 1930 to her parents, Carroll Taylor and Lenora Marie Brendel Taylor in Haffey, Pennsylvania. Claudine has been a resident of the Groves area since 2003. She retired from the U. S....

Mark Peter Martin

Mark Peter Martin

Oct 10, 2019

Mark Peter Martin, 52, of Groves was taken home by our Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home.

Mark was born in New Jersey and moved to Texas as a small child and since has been a lifelong resident of Groves and Port Arthur graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1985.

...

Darla Rachelle Socia

Darla Rachelle Socia

Oct 5, 2019

Darla Rachelle Socia, 44, of Groves passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston.

Darla was born on December 16, 1974 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Virgie (Duplantis) and Andy Cobb. She enjoyed going camping, fishing and to drag racing. Darla was the mother and counselors for all the guys who...

Michael Wayne Esqueda

Michael Wayne Esqueda

Oct 5, 2019

Michael Wayne Esqueda, 41, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Michael was born on January 25, 1978 in Galveston, Texas to parents Amelia (Segeada) and Ernest Esqueda. He had worked as a welder's help for many years at STT Construction Group (STT). Michael enjoyed playing baseball, drawing,...

Odelia M. Shuff-Leblanc

Odelia M. Shuff-Leblanc

Oct 2, 2019

Odelia Shuff-LeBlanc, 89, of Huntsville, Texas and former resident of Groves passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Huntsville Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1929, to her parents, Thomas and Euta Guillory in Plaucheville, Louisiana. Odelia has been a resident of the Groves area since 1946 before moving to Huntsville,...

Elena Vega Reyes

Elena Vega Reyes

Sep 30, 2019

Elena Vega Reyes, 85, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home.

Elena was born on June 1, 1934 in Mexico to parents Jesus Vega and Catalina Reyes. Elena was a member and very active at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Damas Guadalupanas. She...

Angelica Maria Banda

Angelica Maria Banda

Sep 30, 2019

Angelica Maria Banda, 55, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Angelica was born on October 24, 1963 in Mexico to parents Dionisio Banda and Antonia Reyes. She has lived on the Port Arthur for many years. She enjoyed working in her garden and cooking for her family...

Frank Benjamin Anderson

Frank Benjamin Anderson

Sep 28, 2019

Frank Benjamin Anderson, 80, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 30, 1938 to his parents, Myphed E. Anderson and Bertha Mary Clements Anderson in Port Arthur, Texas. Frank lived in the Port Arthur and LaBelle area for most of his...

Dolores De Hoyos Castro

Dolores De Hoyos Castro

Sep 28, 2019

Dolores De Hoyos Castro, 80, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on May 20, 1939 to her parents, Rodolfo De Hoyos and Juanita Martinez in Mexico. Dolores has been a resident of the area since 1980, former resident of Crystal Springs, Texas. She...

Rudy Allen Carlquist

Rudy Allen Carlquist

Sep 28, 2019

Rudy Allen Carlquist, 67, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 25, 1952 to his parents, Jackie Allen Carlquist and Cherry Lee Melancon Carlquist in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970. Rudy was a resident of...

Iona Marie Buteaux

Iona Marie Buteaux

Sep 25, 2019

Iona Marie (Rose) Buteaux , 92, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home.

She was born on October 4, 1927 to her parents, Don Raymond Rose and Clovia Marie McClasky Rose in Ogden, Iowa. Iona graduated from Deaf School in Iowa and went on to work in a Peanut Factory....

John Angelo Saenz, Sr.

John Angelo Saenz, Sr.

Oct 28, 2019

John Angelo Saenz, Sr. , 86 of Nederland, Texas passed away on October 28, 2019. Angelo was born in Port Arthur,Texas to Charles Saenz Sr. and Rosa Sepeda Saenz.

Angelo served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Theresa Hernandez Saenz in 1953 and they would have been married for 66 years on...

Curtis Paul Benoit

Curtis Paul Benoit

Oct 28, 2019

Curtis Paul Benoit of Port Arthur, Texas January 26, 1961 - October 28, 2019

Curtis Paul Benoit, 58, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on January 26, 1961 to his parents, Kenneth Benoit and Ethel Dugas Benoit in Port Arthur, Texas. Curtis was a lifelong...

Kim Adrian Theriot

Kim Adrian Theriot

Oct 26, 2019

Kim Adrian Theriot, 62, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on July 13, 1957 to his parents, Dennis Paul Theriot, Sr. and Amy Marie Loncon Theriot in Port Arthur, Texas. Kim was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Stephen F. Austin High...

Audrey Marie Carlsen

Audrey Marie Carlsen

Oct 26, 2019

Audrey Marie Carlsen

Our Loving Mother, Audrey Carlsen got her wings on October 26, 2019 at the age of 92.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay Chapman of Leander, Texas, her two sons, David Carlsen of Groves, Mark Charles Carlsen of Seabrook, Texas, her granddaughter, Melissa Thompson Wilson, her six great grandchildren, Justin...

Michael Paul Dionne

Michael Paul Dionne

Oct 19, 2019

Michael Paul Dionne, 40, of Port Neches passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Michael was born on September 19, 1979 in Port Arthur to Kathy "Welch" Dionne and Wayne Paul Dionne. Michael received Associate of Science in Machinist Tools Technology from Lamar University. He was a machinist for many years...

James Smith Ii

James Smith Ii

Oct 18, 2019

Lloyd James Smith II

Lloyd James Smith II, 49, of Houston passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at HCA Houston Healthcare North in Cypress, Texas.

James was born on December 8, 1969 in Houston to father, Jerry Randall Smith and mother, Sheila Lee Thibodeaux. He had lived in the Houston area for many years....

Leolia Mcgee Church

Leolia Mcgee Church

Oct 15, 2019

Leolia McGee Church, 94, of Port Acres passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Summer Place Assisting Living in Beaumont.

Leolia was born on April 14, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eulice and Ezolia McGee. She was a homemaker and worked at Gulf Oil Refinery during WWII taking the place of men, so they...

Robert Elzie Reeves

Robert Elzie Reeves

Oct 13, 2019

Robert Elzie Reeves, 77, of Mauriceville passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.

Robert was born on September 9, 1942 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to parents, Catherine (Browning) and William Warren Reeves. He was a Army Veteran serving his country during the Vietnam War. He had lived in the Mauriceville area since 1989 and he...

Gerald Jerry Taylor Iii

Gerald Jerry Taylor Iii

Oct 11, 2019

Gerald Jerry Taylor III, 24, of ORange passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2019.

Claudine Beryl Kuckenbecker

Claudine Beryl Kuckenbecker

Oct 11, 2019

Claudine Beryl Taylor Kuckenbecker, 89, of Groves passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

She was born on February 10, 1930 to her parents, Carroll Taylor and Lenora Marie Brendel Taylor in Haffey, Pennsylvania. Claudine has been a resident of the Groves area since 2003. She retired from the U. S....

Mark Peter Martin

Mark Peter Martin

Oct 10, 2019

Mark Peter Martin, 52, of Groves was taken home by our Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home.

Mark was born in New Jersey and moved to Texas as a small child and since has been a lifelong resident of Groves and Port Arthur graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1985.

...

Darla Rachelle Socia

Darla Rachelle Socia

Oct 5, 2019

Darla Rachelle Socia, 44, of Groves passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston.

Darla was born on December 16, 1974 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Virgie (Duplantis) and Andy Cobb. She enjoyed going camping, fishing and to drag racing. Darla was the mother and counselors for all the guys who...

Michael Wayne Esqueda

Michael Wayne Esqueda

Oct 5, 2019

Michael Wayne Esqueda, 41, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Michael was born on January 25, 1978 in Galveston, Texas to parents Amelia (Segeada) and Ernest Esqueda. He had worked as a welder's help for many years at STT Construction Group (STT). Michael enjoyed playing baseball, drawing,...

Odelia M. Shuff-Leblanc

Odelia M. Shuff-Leblanc

Oct 2, 2019

Odelia Shuff-LeBlanc, 89, of Huntsville, Texas and former resident of Groves passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Huntsville Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1929, to her parents, Thomas and Euta Guillory in Plaucheville, Louisiana. Odelia has been a resident of the Groves area since 1946 before moving to Huntsville,...

Elena Vega Reyes

Elena Vega Reyes

Sep 30, 2019

Elena Vega Reyes, 85, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home.

Elena was born on June 1, 1934 in Mexico to parents Jesus Vega and Catalina Reyes. Elena was a member and very active at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Damas Guadalupanas. She...

Angelica Maria Banda

Angelica Maria Banda

Sep 30, 2019

Angelica Maria Banda, 55, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Angelica was born on October 24, 1963 in Mexico to parents Dionisio Banda and Antonia Reyes. She has lived on the Port Arthur for many years. She enjoyed working in her garden and cooking for her family...

Frank Benjamin Anderson

Frank Benjamin Anderson

Sep 28, 2019

Frank Benjamin Anderson, 80, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 30, 1938 to his parents, Myphed E. Anderson and Bertha Mary Clements Anderson in Port Arthur, Texas. Frank lived in the Port Arthur and LaBelle area for most of his...

Dolores De Hoyos Castro

Dolores De Hoyos Castro

Sep 28, 2019

Dolores De Hoyos Castro, 80, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on May 20, 1939 to her parents, Rodolfo De Hoyos and Juanita Martinez in Mexico. Dolores has been a resident of the area since 1980, former resident of Crystal Springs, Texas. She...

Rudy Allen Carlquist

Rudy Allen Carlquist

Sep 28, 2019

Rudy Allen Carlquist, 67, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 25, 1952 to his parents, Jackie Allen Carlquist and Cherry Lee Melancon Carlquist in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970. Rudy was a resident of...

Iona Marie Buteaux

Iona Marie Buteaux

Sep 25, 2019

Iona Marie (Rose) Buteaux , 92, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home.

She was born on October 4, 1927 to her parents, Don Raymond Rose and Clovia Marie McClasky Rose in Ogden, Iowa. Iona graduated from Deaf School in Iowa and went on to work in a Peanut Factory....

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