Obituaries

Obituaries

James Dearien

James Dearien

Feb 24, 2012

Lt Col. James N. Dearien, (USAF, ret.) passed away peacefully Friday Feb. 24, 2012, in Dallas, Texas. A private internment will precede Memorial Services scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Mar. 2, 2012 at Chapel of the Cross, 4333 Cole Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205, The Rev. Mr. James Cole officiating. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall. Jim was...

Sabine Madriguera

Sabine Madriguera

Feb 22, 2012

Sabine was born to Armin and Brunehilde Rabe in Berlin, Germany January 28, 1970. Her education took place in Berlin. Sabine earned a master's degree in guitar performance and pedagogy from Hochshule fuer Music "Hanns Eisler" in Berlin, Germany. During her time of guitar studies she won first and special prize with Bettina Eisenman at the chamber music festival...

Jean Ellen Camino

Jean Ellen Camino

Feb 19, 2012

Memories of Mom..... Where to begin? There is so much to say. We are brimming with special memories of Mom......here is but a glimpse..... a 'snapshot' of things near and dear to Mom: Our mom was a very special lady....loved by all. She was blessed with the gift of laughter and a quick and witty sense of humor. Her...

Ronald Johnson Md

Ronald Johnson Md

Feb 18, 2012

Ronald Lee Johnson, M.D., passed away with family by his side Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in McKinney, Texas. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Christ Church, 4550 Legacy Drive, in Plano, followed by a brief reception at Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, in Fairview. Born Dec. 3, 1932, to Mary...

November Durst

November Durst

Feb 14, 2012

November Bailey Durst, 35, passed away on February 14, 2012, ending a three-year battle with breast cancer. November lived in Savannah, Texas with her loving husband, Jason and their young son, Jordan. November was born on December 6, 1976, in Lexington, KY. November graduated from Red Oak High School where she formed life-long friendships. She spent several years working...

Oscar Adolfo Garcia

Oscar Adolfo Garcia

Feb 10, 2012

Oscar was the most caring, loving father, husband, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend loved by all. Always had a smile and helping hand for everyone. As a husband always loving , and wanted to carry all burdens never wanted to worry Edith. Always sacrificing himself and was truly loved - I love you! As a father Oscar and...

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Feb 7, 2012

Eric Johnson was born on December 30, 1969 in California. And even though he was born with a hole in his heart, his heart could not have been more full and complete. As a boy, Eric loved to be with his friends, playing at the beach or running around like a crazy boy. He always had a big smile...

Fred P Zimmer

Fred P Zimmer

Jan 20, 2012

Fred died Friday, January 20, 2012 of Lung Cancer. His family was there and his passing was peaceful. He was born October 31, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity Later he graduated from Capital Law School in Columbus Ohio. Fred met his wife...

Denise Stoddard

Denise Stoddard

Jan 9, 2012

Denise was born on June 18, 1962 in Dansville, New York to parents Dennis and Joan Musshafen. On January 9, 2012 she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was one of the most compassionate people that you could ever know and her heart was a heart devoted to others. She loved to serve and...

Jerry W Burton

Jerry W Burton

Jan 6, 2012

Jerry W. Burton was born on November 22, 1935, and passed away on January 6, 2012; Jerry Burton began working for the Richardson Police Department in 1960. He graduated from the first Richardson Police Academy, and served for 8 years with the Richardson Police Department. He left the department as a lieutenant and became the Chief of Police in...

Ina Helen Miller

Ina Helen Miller

Dec 29, 2011

Ina Helen Miller was born January 6, 1921, in Sand Coulee, Montana. Ina was the 4th of 5 children born to Adolph and Hulda Kukkola who immigrated to Montana from Finland at the turn of the century. She had two brothers, Eugene (Buck) and Adolph, and two sisters, Albi and Lillian. Ina attended Centerville High School and graduated in...

Gary Elliott Willingham

Gary Elliott Willingham

Dec 24, 2011

Gary Elliott Willingham was born March 29, 1930 in Waco Texas. He went to rejoice with his Heavenly Father on December 24, 2011. Gary was an amazing Dad, brother and friend. He will be remembered for his generous spirit and genuine love for his fellow man. He was also an exceptional Man of God. He held firm to his...

Walfred Nelson Jr

Walfred Nelson Jr

Dec 24, 2011

Walfred Alton "Wally" Nelson, Jr. was born on March 23, 1933 in Glendale, California and grew up in southern California. He graduated in 1950 from North Hollywood High School. Following graduation from high school Wally met Velma Luttrell while they were both working part time jobs at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. Their first date was set up by Velma's sister...

William (Bill) Dowling

William (Bill) Dowling

Dec 21, 2011

William (Bill) Dowling was born on February 8, 1939 to Peter and Ruth King Dowling in Elizabeth, N.J., who preceded him in death. He died peacefully at home on December 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bill was a dedicated employee of PPG Industries as a Territory Manager for 15 years representing Olympic Paint and Stain...

Marguerite June Zorad

Marguerite June Zorad

Dec 19, 2011

Marguerite June Zorad passed away of natural causes on December 19, 2011 in Plano, TX. Marguerite lived in Texas for the past eight years to be near her daughter, but her true home was in Southern California where she lived for 54 years. She was born in Nixa, MO on September 23, 1930 to Ethel and Clarence Doran and...

Wayne Goode

Wayne Goode

Dec 18, 2011

Wayne was born in Brownsville, TX on September 12, 1937 to Douglass and Hazel Goode. Much to the family's delight they were blessed with a baby girl, Naydene in 1941. Wayne was quite an outdoorsman. His mother said as a young boy he would leave early in the morning with his BB gun and fishing pole. He would maybe...

Mary Middlebrook

Mary Middlebrook

Dec 13, 2011

"Her children rise up and call her blessed" and so do all that knew her. Mary Ruth left us, while in the arms of her family, on December 13. Although she succumbed to a brain tumor, her wonderful mind was with us to the end and she died peacefully. Mary Ruth was born in Austin, Texas on July 23rd,...

James Kubota

James Kubota

Dec 12, 2011

James Kubota was born on June 3, 1932 to parents Lester and Maybelle Bollinger in Toledo, Ohio and left this earth on December 12, 2011. James was the eldest of five children, and between them they always found a way to make mischief. Humorous, and sometimes horrific, stories were plenty when he got together with his brother at the...

Conner Joseph Pyka

Conner Joseph Pyka

Dec 12, 2011

Conner Joseph Pyka was born on August 24, 2011. He was a beautiful loving gift from God with a very playful spirit. On December 12, 2011 he was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Joan Jung, William and Charlotte,"Nana" Conner, Frank and Elizabeth "Honey" Gilbert A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 17, 2011 at...

Anthony (Tony) Fleo

Anthony (Tony) Fleo

Dec 6, 2011

Anthony (Tony) Fleo, 89, passed away on December 6, 2011 in the home he built over fifty five years ago. Born July 4, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania he was the eldest son of the late Domenick and Jennie Fragola (Femiano) Fleo. He married Beatrice Boccardi on January 3, 1949 and enjoyed sixty three years of marriage to the...