Obituaries

Gabino Orona Jr.

Jun 6, 2021

Gabino Palacios Orona Jr., passed peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Arlington, TX.

Visitation & Rosary: 5-8 pm Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Emerald Hills.

Funeral Mass: 10 am Friday, June 11, 2021 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Mansfield.

Denise Welch

Jun 4, 2021

Our beautiful, beloved Mother, Nana and Sister, Denise E Welch, 63, passed away surrounded by her loved ones Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born September in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Denise grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan and relocated to Texas with her family, at the age of 16 where she lived the rest of her life.

Denise was...

Billie Foerster

May 21, 2021

Billie Joyce (Garrett) Foerster passed peacefully at age 93

on May 21, 2021 in Burleson, TX.

In loving remembrance to our precious mom who will forever be in our hearts…

Born on March 1, 1928 in Gouldbusk, TX to Lloyd and Maggie Garrett, Billie was the first of 6 children.  She dearly loved...

Elaine Lee

May 18, 2021

Elaine Marjorie Lee had many titles in her life that included daughter, mother, wife and homemaker. However, the title she was most proud of was Christian. After 95 years of faithful service, Elaine answered the call of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, departing her earthly home and leaving a forwarding address as heaven....

William Dicken

May 14, 2021

William A. Dicken, age 89, passed away on May 14, 2021 at his home in Arlington, Texas. He was born on November 8, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana to Samuel A. Dicken and Ruth E. Moore Dicken.

William, known as Bill, grew up in Richmond, Indiana. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1950. After high school William joined the Navy. After completing his service, he was a successful clothier, running his own business until retirement.

Bill was...

James Benke

May 14, 2021

James “Jim” Arthur Benke, Sr. – A Legendary Life

James “Jim” Arthur Benke, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully in his home on May 14, 2021. He was born on March 11 in La Junta, Colorado to Jacob Albert and Elvie Celia. Jim grew up as the youngest of 7 children in a loving Catholic home....

Michael Meek

May 14, 2021

Michael Gary Meek, 69, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mansfield Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on October 5, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas to Gary Von Meek and Betty Lorene (Hughes) Meek.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Meek; parents, Gary Meek and Betty Stover; brother, Steve Meek.

Those left to cherish Michael’s memories are his stepchildren,...

Margret Eller

May 11, 2021

Margret Ann Young Eller, 84, passed away on May 11,2021 at Huguley Hospice House in Burleson, Texas. She was born on December 2,1936 in Sherdian, Wyoming to Joseph James Young and Nellie Sharlet Busby.

Margret grew up in Washington and Idaho. She went to many schools and graduated from Junior High in Kellog, Idaho.  After school, she worked waitressing until marrying Allen Sloan in 1953 and moving to Missouri.  She Married...

Johnny Park

May 9, 2021

Johnny (John) Glen Park, 80, passed away on Sunday May 9, 2021 at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth. He was born on January 27, 1941 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Glen Olaf Park and Mary Hazel Terry Park.

John grew up on a farm in Okolona, Arkansas. He attended schools in Okolona. After high school he joined the Army in 1963 and served for 6 years. He served in the Vietnam War 1968-1969 and was stationed in Saigon in the bunker Dirk Vietnam....

Mary Balch

May 7, 2021

Mary Ann Wahle Balch, 68, of Everman, Texas, was called home to her Lord on May 7, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.  Mary was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Neil and Aline Wahle and brother Ron.

Mary was a born leader.  As a child, she earned the title, “Queen of...

Jerry Vesper

Apr 30, 2021

Jerry Carroll Vesper, 72, was peacefully called to be with our Lord on April 30th, 2021 at his home in Crowley TX, after his battle with myelofibrosis. He was born at All Saints Hospital, October 8th, 1948, in Fort Worth, TX. along with his twin sister, to James and Naomi Byrom Vesper.

Jerry grew up in Fort...

Michee Muzi

Apr 25, 2021

Michee Muzi, Kadesi 35, passed away on April 25, 2021 at Medical City Arlington Hospital in Arlington, TX. He was born on May 15th, 1985 in the City of Kolwezi, DRC to Michel Kadesi Nyamugabo and Aline Mpunga Nyamugabo.

Michee grew up and lived in Kolwezi (DRC) Johannesburg (South Africa) and Arlington TX. He graduated from Arlington high school in Arlington, TX in 2005. After high school he attended Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Dallas,...

Fredrick Lott

Apr 22, 2021

Fredrick Dean Lott, 71, passed away on April 22, 2021 in Burleson, TX. He was born on June 9th, 1949 in Teague, TX to William & Imogene Lott (White).

Inurnment service: 11:30 am Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Emerald Hills Memorial Park.

Fredrick grew up in Fort Worth, TX. He graduated from high school in...

Thomas Mills

Apr 20, 2021

Thomas Hopkins Mills, 71 passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 of senile degeneration of brain and dementia. He was born March 23, 1950 in Sodus, New York to Wilford C. and Florence E. Mills. Thomas was a loyal auto technician with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and retired after 33 years.

He was preceded in death by...

Lois Record

Apr 19, 2021

Lois Lester Record 79 passed away on 04/19/21 at Medical City Arlington in Arlington, Tx. She was born on 08/09/41 in Grand Prairie, TX. to Harold & Lois Juanita Lester. Lois had 4 siblings, Tommy Lester (deceased), Johnny Ray (deceased), Stephen Lester, and Harold Jr., and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Lois is survived by her daughter, Beverly Laney and son, Kelly Record; grandchildren, Mandi Holt, Amy Valentine,...

Charlene Mccain

Apr 19, 2021

Charlene Elaine McCain, 68, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Mansfield Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. She was born on September 16, 1952 in Houston, Texas to Julian Edward McCain and Maxine Corinne (Wills-Spinks) McCain.

Charlene worked as a secretary, was involved with Special Olympics and was an active member of Mansfield Bible Church.  She was a single mother...

Georgie Benton

Apr 16, 2021

Georgie Elizabeth Benton, 94, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas. She was born on December 17, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ben Sutter and Ollie (Rasco) Sutter.

Georgie grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Poly High School in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of Sagamore Baptist Church in Fort Worth.

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Stacey Mcintire

Apr 10, 2021

Stacey Lee McIntire, age 50, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Burleson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burleson, Texas.  She was born on May 27, 1970 in Dallas, Texas to Jimmy Lee McIntire and Glenda Adams McIntire.

Stacey grew up in Leonard, Texas.  She graduated from Leonard High School in 1988.  After high school she attended...

Rebecca Rangel

Apr 7, 2021

Rebecca Rangel, 62, passed away 2 hours and 24 minutes after the love of her life Daniel Salinas Rivera on April 07, 2021 at Medical City Arlington in Arlington, TX. She was born on September 24, 1958 in McAllen, TX to Samuel and Maria Elena (Moreno) Rangel.

Rebecca married Daniel Rivera in 1980 in Kingsville, TX. They were happily married for 41 years. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Maria Elena...

Daniel Rivera

Apr 7, 2021

Daniel Rivera, 62, passed away 2 hours and 24 minutes before the love of his life Rebecca Ann Rangel on April 07, 2021 at Medical City Arlington in Arlington, TX. He was born on September 04, 1958 in Kingsville, TX to Roberto and Lydia (Salinas) Rivera.

Daniel married Rebecca Rangel in 1980 in Kingsville, TX. They were happily married for 41 years. Daniel was a member of Grace Fellowship Church.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Roberto and Lydia Rivera; and...