Clyde William Swinehart, Jr., age 79, of Alvin passed away on January 22, 2020 in Galveston. He was born on February 5, 1940 in Picher, Oklahoma to parents, Clyde William Sr. and Ada Hazel (Meek) Swinehart. C.W. moved from Picher, Oklahoma with his family when he was 8 years old. He married the love of his life, Melba Jean Swinehart on January 29, 1987. Some of his favorite pastimes were watching Professional Bull Riding and old westerns. C.W. enjoyed barbequing and always made sure to tell...

Elvira Reyes, age 93, of Alvin passed away on January 21, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1926 in Malakoff, Texas. Her mother, Margarita Sanchez, and stepfather, Mariano Reyes, raised her to be an outstanding woman. Elvira had been an Alvin resident for 78 years and was the oldest of her siblings. Everyone knew her as “Nana.” She married Felix Reyes, Sr. in January of 1946. Elvira was crafty with her hands. You could catch her sewing and crocheting in her spare time. She also...

Octavio Perales II, 51 of Rosharon passed away on January 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Houston, Texas to parents Octavio Perales, Jr. and Maria Del Carmen Rosales on February 22, 1968. Tavo, as what his family and friends knew him by, enjoyed spending time with his friends, watching television or a good football game. He also spent a lot of time working on cars. He is preceded in death by his father, Octavio Perales, Jr.; and son, Robert Antonio Perales. Those left to...

Maria Irene Botello, age 83, of Pearland passed away on January 9, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Alvin, Texas to parents Domitilo Barron and Elisa (Quiroz) Barron. Maria enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family. She was hard working and loved to stay busy with projects. Maria was the matriarch of the family even though she was the youngest. Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Domitilo and Elisa Barron; and husband, Horace Botello; brothers, Daniel Barron and Tilo...

David Earl Waits, age 68 of Alvin passed away on January 9, 2020. He was born in Hillsboro, Texas to parents Wesley Waits and Letha (Porter) Waits on October 23, 1951. David married the love of his life, Sherry Waits on March 28, 1980. He is a member of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. In high school, David was a varsity running back on the football team and he ran track. David served in the Army as an Infantryman. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, cooking and fresh water fishing. He...

Johnnie Quincy Jayroe III, age 40, of Galveston passed away on January 6, 2020. He was born on October 4, 1979 in Houston to parents, Johnnie Quincy Jayroe Jr. and Sandra (Jenkins) Jayroe. Johnnie grew up in Brenham while being raised by his grandparents. He married Anna Marie Spaulding on November 13, 2003 in Angleton. Johnnie was a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He enjoyed motorcycles and riding his bike, attending many Biker Rallies for Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors. Johnnie...

Roger Dale Grubbs, age 64, of Alvin passed away on January 13, 2020. He was born on May 26, 1955 in San Antonio to parents, Roy and Geraldine (Mudd) Grubbs. Roger was an army brat, so he grew up in many places. In the 80’s, he decided to make Alvin his home. Roger loved the times he could hop on his bike and get some wind therapy. His time spent with friends and family was important to him and many memories have been made. Being outdoors working in the yard was another one of his...

Nancy Ann (Clinton) Luke, age 77, of Liverpool passed away on January 4, 2020 in Angleton. She was born on September 10, 1942 in Lockhart, Texas to parents, Bernard and Annie (Lorenz) Clinton. Nancy had been living in the Liverpool area for the last 46 years. She married James Luke on January 6, 1968. Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Herman Wilkins, Jr.; her parents, Bernard and Annie Clinton; brothers, William Clinton and Jackie Clinton; and sister, Janie Clinton Smith. Left to...

Retired Lieutenant Commander USN, Carleton Edward Anderson, age 81, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loving family. Carlton was born January 10, 1938 in Taylor, Texas at the home of Uncle Gordon Anderson and Grandmother Ida Anderson. His parents, Edward Robert Anderson and Lelia Latilda Priest.  1961 – Carlton received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in English, Biology and Military Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He...

James Donald Veillon, 81, of Alvin passed away on January 7, 2020 in Alvin. James was born on August 25, 1938 in Mamou, Louisianna to parents Dalbest Veillon and Odessa (Geautreaux) Veillon. James was preceded in death by his parents, Dalbest and Odessa Veillon; his wife, Audrey Veillon; brother, Effrey Veillon; daughter in-law, Gina Veillon; and grandson, Corey Oliver; brothers in-law, Bob and J.C. Cochran. He is survived by his three children: Paula Fontenot, James Donald Veillon II and...