Francis Dale Coonrod, 73, of Alvin left this earth to be with his Father in Heaven on November 6, 2018. Dale, as he was known to family and friends was born to parents William (Bill) and Jessie Blanche (Glassford) Coonrod on July 24, 1945. Alvin was his lifetime home and it was here that he grew up along with his brothers and sisters. He loved watching football and checking to see if he won any money on the football pots that he was in. He also enjoyed sitting at home watching old westerns....

Sally Rae Smith, 81, of Sugar Land, passed away on November 5, 2018. Sally began her life journey on September 7, 1937, in Flint, Michigan when she was born to Clarence and Mabel Strope. Her high school years were spent in Panama with her father, where she completed her education at Balboa High School. At the age of 24, while working at General Motors, she met her husband, Leslie Smith, with whom she spent 18 years of marriage and had two children, Brenda and Jeff. During her marriage she...

Dewana June (Carwile) McCurdy, 84, of Alvin went to her heavenly home on October 20, 2018. Dewana was born on September 13, 1934 in Conroe to John and Naomi (André) Carwile. She moved to Alvin in the early ‘70s. She married James McCurdy on October 20, 1989 in Brazoria County, Texas. She was an LVN and worked in the medical field for 20 years. Dewana enjoyed being around people and loved to go out dancing.  She also loved to bowl and did so for many years. For relaxation...

Justin Lane Bryan, of Alvin, walked into the loving arms of his Lord on October 18, 2018. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Justin was born to Larry and Gayle (Hatch) Bryan on October 1, 1990. Alvin was his playground as a child, and as an adult he chose to also raise his children here, alongside his bride, Kayle Green. Justin loved the outdoors. His favorite place to be was on the water fishing. He also enjoyed four wheeling and dirt biking. His indoor sport...

Petra Flores  passed away peacefully on  October 13, 2018 to be with the Lord at the age of 83 years.  Born in Gonzalez, Texas on October 23, 1934. She married Pete Flores and they raised their family in Alvin, Texas. She was a resident of Alvin, Texas for over 60 years and also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church of Alvin, Texas. She is preceded in death by Pete Flores; her parents, Arnulfo and Tomasa Cuellar; and her sister, Fidelia C. Chapa. Survived by her 8...

Martha Medina, 57, of Bacliff, left this earth much too soon on October 16, 2018. Her life journey began on April 18, 1961 in Monterey, Mexico. She moved to Texas in March of 1965 and this became her home. She enjoyed listening to music and watching movies. She had a heart for children and was a Bilingual Pre-K Teacher’s Aide in Bacliff. Her favorite times were those spent with her family. Playing with her grandson Brandon II (‘Lil Bud) was precious time spent. She loved her...

Ricardo Bautista, 56, of Texas City passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2018. Ricardo was born on July 7, 1962 in Galveston to Jose T. and Isabel (Puentes) Bautista. He grew up in Alvin and  worked in the Road Department for the City of Alvin for over twenty years. Ricardo married Maria Elena Gallardo on November 29, 2006 in Galveston and they made their home in Texas City. Family was very important to him and he especially treasured the time spent with his kids. Ricardo is...

    Alma Joe (Tomlin) Pyle, 93, went to be with our Lord on October 6, 2018 in Manvel.  Alma was born in Dallas, Texas on June 30, 1925 to Joe and Alma (Holloway) Tomlin.  She was a resident of Alvin for over 45 years and traveled all over the world with her husband Hubert Pyle. She enjoyed raising dogs, gardening, flowers, reading recipes, especially old ones, and telling stories of her many travels. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church (Friendship...

David Carl Wilbanks, 59, of Rosharon passed away on October 5, 2018 after a valiant fight against cancer. David was born on February 6, 1959 in Angleton to Carl Anderson and Martha Cecilia (Planka) Wilbanks. He married Rhonda Welch on September 12, 1984 and they made their home in Rosharon. David’s favorite place to be was outdoors. He loved shooting his gun and hunting. Camping was great fun to him and he especially like being at the deer camp. When able, he would go out on Chocolate...

Dorette Jutta Angelika (Reimann) Harvey, 74, of Alvin went to be with her Lord on October 9, 2018. Dorette was born on August 2, 1944 in Germany to Georg and Luise (Gauger) Reimann. She married Larry Harvey on November 19, 1965 in Berlin, Germany. After their marriage they moved to Texas, living in Palacios for a year and then moved to and made their home in Alvin. Dorette was preceded in death by her mother, Luise Reimann; her father, Georg Reimann, whom she never got to meet as he went to...