Obituaries

Obituaries

Maura Bacani

Maura Bacani

Jul 12, 2014

Maura Bacani was born to Vicente Bacani and Tomasa Sarmiento on January 22, 1922 in San Carlos City, Pangasinan in the Philippines. She was the youngest, and only girl, of four children. On June 8, 1952, she married her longtime sweetheart, Isidro Bacani in her hometown. Together, they had three children: Lorna, Juanchito, and Larry. As a 3rd-grade English...

Brenda Dickerson Cerrato

Brenda Dickerson Cerrato

Jul 7, 2014

Brenda Dickerson Cerrato, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2014, from complications after heart surgery at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. She was surrounded by her loving family. Brenda is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Carl, from Plano, TX and their loving daughter , Andrea C. Plunkett, husband, Steve Plunkett from Frisco, TX and...

Mark Wayne Divers

Mark Wayne Divers

Jul 5, 2014

Mark Wayne Divers was born December 19, 1957 to Wayne and Nelda Divers and passed away July 5, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Mark worked for Texas Instruments in the Lewisville plant for 23 years. He was employed by The Home Depot in The Colony for the last 13 years. Mark is survived by his son Kyle Wayne...

Wm (Bill) Thompson

Wm (Bill) Thompson

Jul 4, 2014

William Thompson Jr (Bill to all) was born May 21 1957 in Louisville Kentucky and remained extremely proud of that heritage throughout his life. Bill passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage on July 4th in Paris, France; another place he dearly loved. Bill is survived by his wife Carla Jasper Thompson, siblings Donna Thompson, Terri Hartman and husband David...

Lisa Ramirez

Lisa Ramirez

Jul 3, 2014

"I ain't here for a long time; I'm here for a good time" Lisa Diane Ramirez age 26 was delivered into the arms of Jesus and all the angels and saints on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Lisa fought valiantly against Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) for the past six years. Despite being diagnosed with PH in 2008, Lisa had an incredible...

J Keith Mcgregor

J Keith Mcgregor

Jul 2, 2014

J. Keith McGregor was born on July 22, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to the late Arthur and Mildred McGregor. He had three brothers: Pardoe, Bruce and Douglas. He attended Brigham Young University and Sanford University and earned his law degree. He served his country in the Army between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Keith met Karen Cloward in...

Herbert Astleford

Herbert Astleford

Jun 30, 2014

Herbert Edsel Astleford was born June 21, 1925 in White River, South Dakota to Charles W. Astleford and Alice Bauerly Astleford. He passed away June 30, 2014 in Allen, Texas. Owner and operator of the Astleford Paving Company in Plano for 30 years he retired to farm and ranching. Herb was a Korean War Veteran in the U. S....

Rita Michael

Rita Michael

Jun 14, 2014

Rita Joyce Michael lost a courageous four-year battle with endometrial cancer on June 14, 2014, at the age of 62. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after remaining upbeat throughout her journey. Survivors include her beloved husband of 30 years, Mel Michael of Plano, an adored daughter Rachel Michael of Plano, two stepdaughters Melissa Fletcher and husband...

Martha Knapp

Martha Knapp

Jun 14, 2014

Martha was born February 15, 1930 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 84. She was raised in Louisiana by her aunt and grandmother. Martha was married to Ottis Knapp and they lived in Beaumont, Texas until moving to Dallas in 1966. The family was transferred again by Ottis's...

Ellyn Mae Sandall

Ellyn Mae Sandall

Jun 12, 2014

Ellyn Mae Harris Sandall went to be with our Lord on Thursday June 12, 2014, at 89 years of age. She will be tremendously missed as a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend to many. Ellyn is survived by Francis E. Sandall, her husband of 68 years, and a loving family. She is the beloved...

Murlean Pfiffner

Murlean Pfiffner

Jun 11, 2014

Murlean Marie Pfiffner was born September 26, 1923 in St Louis, Missouri and passed away surrounded by her children, Sue, Jim and daughter-in-law Rose on June 11, 2014 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Vernon Henry Pfiffner and, her parents James Oscar Shoultz and Ona Mae Dare, her sister...

Stan Livingston

Stan Livingston

Jun 11, 2014

Stanley William Livingston was born on June 23, 1967 in Alexandria Virginia to Jimmy and Bernadette (Bernie) Livingston. He grew up with a rich Irish heritage through Bernie including numerous trips to Ireland. When he was in third grade, the family moved to Foster City, California where he attended elementary school, then went to Hillsdale High. Stan loved trying...

Mildred Rendall

Mildred Rendall

Jun 6, 2014

Mildred Rendall was a devoted wife, mother, grand mother and great grandmother and a friend to all who passed her way. She shared her smile and love generously. We cherish the memories, honor her commitment to family and friends and remain grateful for the wonderful times we shared. She was welcomed in Heaven by her devoted husband, William Rendall,...

Carole Hannon

Carole Hannon

Jun 5, 2014

Carole Marie Hannon (nee Skelton), 54, of Plano, Texas lost a long but strong and courageous 5 year battle with breast cancer on June 5, 2014. Carole was at peace, and went home to be with God with her family around her. Carole was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 1, 1960 to Dorothy and the late James Skelton....

Frederick Busch

Frederick Busch

May 31, 2014

Frederick James Busch was born in Mission, Texas to Francis and Jewell Busch on October 30, 1940. Fred and his younger sister, Pat, were blessed with a father who was a faithful and hardworking provider, and a mother who was a capable and loving housewife. Fred lived in Mission with his family until he completed 7th grade. In 1952,...

Jean Rainwater

Jean Rainwater

May 21, 2014

Jean Lambert Rainwater, known affectionately by many as Jeanieweany, passed away on May 21, 2014 after completing her assignment of living a full life even in the face of pancreatic cancer. She stood firmly in the truth of God's great love and was supported by an army of family and friends throughout the journey. Jean was born on August...

Jeff Hardage

Jeff Hardage

May 19, 2014

Jeff was well-loved by his family and a host of friends. As the third of four children, he is remembered by his siblings as the peacemaker of the family and the one sibling that no one ever fought withat least not too often. His brother and sisters (David, Susan, and Linda) were with Jeff the last weeks of his...

Raul Ramos Sr

Raul Ramos Sr

May 18, 2014

Raul Ramos, known to his grandchildren as Papa Ramos and "click click", was born on October 21, 1932 and passed into his Eternal Home on May 18, 2014. Being born into a large family, he grew in the love of his many brothers and sisters. This love would sustain them through the difficulties of living in the depression era;...

Ruth Wardell

Ruth Wardell

May 16, 2014

At 90 years of age Ruth went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2014. She was born in Wingham, Ontario Canada, December 29, 1923. Ruth was the beloved daughter of Rev. Glen Wardell and Maude Heweston Wardell and beloved sister of Donald and Harold. She is survived by her niece Margaret Wardell of Edmonton, Alberta and...

Kenneth C Burke

Kenneth C Burke

May 14, 2014

Kenneth C. Burke was born on December 29, 1928 in Sipe Springs, Texas. He grew up on a farm near Brownfield, Texas. Ken graduated from high school in Brownfield in 1947 and attended Texas Tech for a year before joining the United States Navy in 1948. He spent four years on a ship, supporting the Korean War effort. Ken...