Obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

Felina Nicolas Bunales of Plano, Texas joined our creator on October 25, 2020 with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Manila, Philippines on June 1, 1931.

Felina earned her degree in Education at the University of the East in the Philippines.  The steppingstone to her venture was her first job at the American...

Oct 23, 2020

Leona Martin was born half way through 1926 into a large farm family in Miller County, Arkansas.  She was born a few years after the Spanish Flu pandemic ended and shortly after US women won the right to vote. She certainly lived in interesting times: The Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II, the Korean War, the Cold...

Oct 23, 2020

José Alves died peacefully on Friday, October 23rd from complications following surgery.

José Alves was born 16 December 1938 in Hamburg, Germany, to Bertha Ida Johanna Borstelmann Alves and Raul Alves. In 1943, during the heavy bombardment of Hamburg, José with sister Renate and niece Jenny were sent to a children’s home in Reinfeld near Lübeck, Germany....

Oct 23, 2020

Robert "Bob" Dobbs, Jr. of Melissa, Texas, formerly of Olean and Auburn, New York, died peacefully at home on October 23, 2020 at the age of 76.

Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Dobbs (Bennett), his daughters, Robin (Tim) Parrish of Wichita Falls, Texas and Kim (Shane) Basham of McKinney, Texas. Seven grandchildren,...

Oct 23, 2020

On October 23, 2020 Charles (Chuck) J. Krsek of Dallas, Texas passed away at the age of 80 years.

Chuck was born on March 9, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He married Pat, his childhood sweetheart, in 1961. They moved to Canton, Illinois where Chuck worked as a die sinker at International Harvester. In 1977, they moved to...

Oct 19, 2020

Former Arkansas resident Richard C Walters, 88, died October 19 th , 2020, in Allen, Texas.

Mr. Walters was born March 25 th , 1932 in Wichita, Kansas to Ralph and Doris Walters.

Richard attended high school in Wichita and was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving honorably during the Korean War.  He was very...

Oct 18, 2020

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On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Bob Sears passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Mike (and Ann) Sears, where he had resided for the last year.

Bob was born in Shrewsbury, Missouri to Charles and Vivian Fosdick Sears.  He graduated from high school in Webster Groves, Missouri.  Then, Bob...

Oct 16, 2020

Ricardo Rivera was born August 5, 1993 in Mexico to parents Raul and Angela Rivera.

Ricardo: his name means brave ruler. He was noble, a great listener, and of great will. He loved his family, friends, and teachers very much. Even though he had health problems and a disability he never complained, he was strong and happy....

Oct 15, 2020

Luddie Bell Palmer Grigsby, known by her siblings as “Baby Girl,” was born on July 13, 1944, to Doctor Palmer & Ora Luvenia Griffin Palmer in Ora City of the East Texas Community.

She completed her high school education at Bruce High School in Gilmer, Texas, and then pursued her education in nursing at El Centro Community...

Oct 15, 2020

Denyse Marie Henery was born September 9, 1953 in Belle Plaine, Iowa to parents Fred Louis and Adaline Mary (Caslavka) Hushak.  Known by her family as “Nammy.”

Denyse graduated from North Tama High School with the class of 1971. She excelled at 4H club, band, dancing and had a strong love for the animals on her family...

Oct 14, 2020

Kalman (Kal) Rosenblum of Margate, Florida died in Dallas, TX on October 14, 2020 with his family at his side.   He was born in Bronx, New York in 1927.

After graduating from Dewitt Clinton High School, he served with the 88 th Infantry (Blue Devils) in the U. S. Army in Italy during World War II. He...

Oct 11, 2020

Shirley Ann Young Hilster, Frisco, TX.  Wonderful friend, caring sister, attentive aunt, sacrificial mother, devoted grandmother, and loving wife passed away peacefully on October 11 th 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lancaster, PA, Shirley attended high school in Manheim, PA, where she graduated with the class of 1950. Shirley was an outstanding athlete, playing...

Oct 10, 2020

I va Rose Newnam was born March 18, 1928 in Dallas Texas to parents Charlie and Opal (Michaux) Moore.  Our beloved Mom (Mimi) died on October 10, 2020.

She grew up in Oak Cliff, graduated from Sunset High School and attended Oak Cliff Christian Church.  After graduation she began working at the Dallas Morning News, where she...

Oct 9, 2020

Emmanuel (Manny) Veluz Ladera was born on December 25, 1937. He grew up alongside four other siblings as the middle child. He attended college at Ateneo de Manila University, and finished his studies for his master’s degree in Philosophy at Fordham University. He passed away surrounded by his wife and five children on October 9,...

Oct 9, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz”’ Collins joined her beloved Bill Collins on October 9, 2020.

Liz was born in Longview, Texas, and grew up in Houston with her parents Juanita and Herbert J. Allen, along with her sisters Margaret and Emily.

She met William “Bill” Collins at The University of Texas at Austin while completing her Bachelor of...

Oct 8, 2020

Becky Jaczak was born on September 9, 1959 in Downers Grove, Illinois to Owen and Mary (Andriano) Dehlinger. Much like she lived, she was surrounded by her loving family when she was born into eternal life on October 8, 2020 in Murphy, Texas.

Becky was a dear and wonderful sister to Karen, Russ, Leigh, Mark, and Nancy,...

Oct 6, 2020

Curtis Wayne Knigge was born November 13, 1956 in San Diego, California to parents Lee Verne and Antoinette (Intorcia) Knigge.

Our family just lost a major link in the chain on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. When Curtis Wayne Knigge, also known as "papa", "Curt", and "dad" died from natural causes.

He migrated from California to...

Oct 1, 2020

Steven Douglas Karpyak, 77, Richardson, Texas, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home following several months of illness caused by a chronic lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Steve was born August 22, 1943 in Watford City, North Dakota. He graduated from Watford City High School in 1961 and went on to attend North Dakota State University...

Oct 1, 2020

There will be an Evening of Remembrance to celebrate Jose's life from 5:00 - 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Allen Family Funeral Options.

Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.

Sep 28, 2020

Joseph Eugene Collard Jr. was born August 22, 1949 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Joseph Sr. and Mildred (Dechand) Collard.  Joe Collard died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and 6 children on September 28, 2020.

Joe Collard, a faithful Catholic, was married for 49 years, had six children who blessed him with fifteen grandchildren. ...