Steven Paul Koury, age 71 of Alvin, passed away on September 23, 2018. He was born on January 3, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts to parents, John and Ethel (Myers) Koury. Steven served his country in the United States Army from 1967 until 1969. He moved from Brockton, Massachusetts to Texas in 2003 and had been a resident ever since, Steven enjoyed anything that had to do with trains, and working in his yard. He was also involved with the VFW. Steven was preceded in death by his wife,...

Charles Ralph “Pete” Crawford, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Janet, after celebrating 66 years of marriage; his three daughters, Susan and husband John; Nancy and husband, Jeff; Karen and fiancé, Dean; his nine grandchildren, Lauren and husband, Nick, John and wife, Katherine, Kathryn and husband, Jason, David, Daniel, Marshall, Jennifer, Holly, and Stephanie; and two great grandchildren,...

  Eloisa Ramona Ortiz, 79, of Alvin went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2018. Eloisa began her life journey on August 9, 1939 in Brewster County, Texas where she was born to Thomas and Desidora (Ramirez) Gabaldon. Eloisa married her precious husband in May of 1963 in San Pedro, California. They made their home in Alvin and it is here that they raised their daughters. Eloisa enjoyed meeting new people.  She was an avid reader of cooking magazines and The...

An Alvin native, Debra “Debbie” Franklin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63. She was surrounded by her family in her final moments. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Wesley Franklin; son Marcus Hurst; daughter Angela and her husband Bill Clarke; son Jeremy Franklin; daughter-in-law Jessica Franklin; father Bill Burris; sister Bambi Burris; brothers William, Ned, and Mikey Burris...

Cathy Lynn Brown, age 52 of Alvin, passed away on September 19, 2018. She was born on June 26, 1966 in Belleville, Illinois to parents, Danny Brown and Diane Bailey. Cathy had lived in Alvin for the last 29 years. She enjoyed shopping, and getting her hair and nails done. Cathy also loved the beach and spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Brown. Left to cherish Cathy’s memory is her son, Bradley Cross and wife Hailey of Alvin; stepmother,...

  Mary Lynn Reiser, 59, of Alvin passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2018 in Galveston. Mary was born on August 6, 1959 in Rolla, Missouri to Ronald G. and Sylvia L. (Guthrie) Whittaker). She moved from Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Alvin in 1999. Mary was an avid television watcher and would sit in front of the television and crochet as she watched it. It was during these times that she created beautiful, lovely doilies. Football was her favorite sport and she would be found with...

Maxine Mildred Reseburg age 82 of Alvin, passed away on September 15, 2018, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on February 25, 1936 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to parents, William and Mildred LaVallee.  While in high school Maxine found the love of her life, Norman Ray Reseburg, and they were later married on September 3, 1955 in Fond du Lac.  Norman and Maxine moved from Wisconsin to Houston in 1971 and then to Alvin in 1976.  Maxine and her husband became members...

Amelia Munoz Garcia, 87, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Amelia’s life began on November 13, 1930 in Piedras Negras when she was born to Martin Munoz and Pomposa Peñallver. Amelia met the love of her life, Louis, and married him on December 27, 1952 in Texas City.  They raised their family in Alvin and were blessed with 65 years together. Amelia loved watching the Rockets, Astros and tennis, especially Rafa Nadal. She...

Mitchell “Mitch” Glenn Wilson 1961 – 2018   Mitchell Glenn Wilson, age 57 of Liverpool, passed away on September 5, 2018. He was born on February 22, 1961 in Houston to parents, Harold Glenn Wilson and Patsy Beasley.  Mitch was a lifetime resident of the area. He loved being on the bayou and fishing. One of his favorite things to do was playing the market, especially penny stocks. Mitch married the love of his life, Lajuan Schilling, on July 15, 1995 in...

Donald Ray Bush, age 78 of Galveston, passed away on September 1, 2018 in Houston. He was born on June 4, 1940 in Independence, Louisiana to parents, Horace and Velma Bush. Donald served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. For years he made a living as an electrician. In his later years he found an interest working with honey bees and became a honey vendor in Alvin, Galveston, Texas City, and surrounding areas. He was preceded in death by his son, Donnie Bush. Donald is survived...