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Joseph David Auzston, Jr. "Sonny"
GALVESTON - Joseph David "Sonny" (Bunga Daddy) Auzston, Jr., 64, passed away, Thursday, July 29, 2004, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2004, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Pastor Larry Smith of the Broadway Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow services Wednesday at Grace Memorial Park cemetery in Santa Fe, Texas. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2004, also in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. Mr. Auzston’s family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening after 5 p.m.
Sonny was born here on Galveston Island, June 5, 1940, and remained loyal to his island lifestyle where he raised his family and commercially fished most all of his life. Sonny enjoyed people and his friendly personality allowed him to make many friends. He enjoyed outdoors and camping. He loved music and enjoyed dancing and bowling.
Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Mattie Julia Auzston and Joseph David Auzston, Sr., his wife and mother of his children, Judy Carolyn Auzston and also one of his brothers, Frank Lee Auzston, Sr. After the death of his wife, Sonny met and married
his present wife, Julianne R. Auzston. He is survived by his loving wife, Julianne; his children, Tammy Lynn Auzston of Galveston, Cynthia Angela Flores of Galveston and Belinda Leigh Sevinsky and husband, Gary of Galveston. Sonny also leaves behind his extended family, Janice Carol Rodgers of Denver, Colorado, Mitchell Dean Rodgers and wife, Cheryl of Florida and Miles Devon Rodgers and wife, Carla of Tatum, Texas and his loving grandchildren, Tiffany, Jonathan, Phillip, Marissa, Victoria, Judith, Angela, Luke, Blake, Colton, James and Devin. Sharing many fond memories and saddened also are Sonny’s two sisters, Mattie "Sissy" Luce and husband, Tommy of Galveston and Patricia Gayle Praker and husband, Billy also of Galveston, his brother, Gary Kenneth Auzston, Sr. of Galveston, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, other loving relatives and friends, sons-in-law, Warren Elfstrom and Felipe Flores, both of Galveston and, most especially, his fur friend "Max". He will be sadly missed.
Loving family members will serve Sonny as pallbearers.
Broadway Funeral Home
Denny William Bowman
GALVESTON - With great sadness, wife Pamela Scott Bowman and children Teresa, Paul and Andrew Bowman, mourn the loss of beloved husband, father, and friend Dennis William Bowman. Denny was released on July 31, 2004, from a long and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Portland, Maine in 1940, Denny was a graduate of Cheverus High School where his talents as a swimmer resulted in a scholarship to the University of Houston. A member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Denny graduated with both a B.A. and M.A.
After enrolling in Naval ROTC and attending Officer Candidate School, Denny was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Following his commissioning, Denny volunteered for Underwater Demolition Team training and became a Navy Frogman, graduating from UDT Class 33 East Coast, Team 21. Honored to be chosen by the Navy, in collaboration with NASA, to participate in the recovery of the astronauts of the Gemini space exploration missions. Denny, along with his teammates, recovered Gemini Missions 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Denny separated from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander.
Denny's love for the sea, and scuba diving in particular, continued throughout his civilian life.
His intimate knowledge of the decompression process led to work in the building and testing of underwater exploration and work vessels at Reading and Bates, and later the Hyperbaric Facility at the Marine Biomedical Institute in Galveston, Tx. Denny was subsequently asked to participate as an aquanaut in the underwater living, oceanographic, and marine biological experiment Tektite II, in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, in which teams of diver researchers lived in habitats on the ocean floor.
Denny's passion for and expertise in the water served him particularly well as a scuba instructor. Over many years, Denny found great joy in teaching diving to hundreds of students, many of whom were friends, and others who became friends through diving.
Denny eventually began a new career with the Moody Foundation as a program officer, focusing on the Mary Moody Northen Amphitheater, the renovation of the Santa Fe Building and the creation of the Railroad Museum housed within the Shearn Moody Plaza. Starting in 1981, and continuing until the final stage of his illness, Denny worked with both the Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund and subsequently the H. Kempner Trust Association where he was responsible for a wide variety of tasks executing the philanthropy and asset management missions of the Kempner family.
Denny, along with friend and partner Bob Holmes, was also known to many as the owner of Galveston's Kwik Kar Wash and will be fondly remembered by the diverse and dedicated customers who knew him as a respectful, generous, and accommodating owner/operator.
Denny was an active vocal member of the Galveston community, participating in several PTA organizations and working sincerely for the improvement and integration of the Galveston Public Schools. He loved (and lived in several of) the old Victorian homes within the Historical District and served on the boards of several local charities and hospitals, including the Red Cross and the Broadway Beautification Committee. In December, 2003, Denny traveled to Cuba on a private charitable mission.
In 1990, at the age of 50, Denny was recalled to the service of his country and was deployed stateside as a reservist in the Coast Guard during the First Gulf War.
Denny is survived by his wife Pamela, her children Heather and husband J.D. White, Ryan, and Erin Scott, and former wife Phyllis Butler, and their children Teresa, Paul, and Andrew, wife Rachel and their children Ruby and Leo. Denny is also survived by his cousin Cindy Mulkern, his brother's daughter, Amanda Bowman Nathan and her mother Pamela Gilbert, and his “third son," Kenji Akaike. Denny was predeceased by his mother Margaret Morse Bowman, father William Henry Bowman, and brother David Morse Bowman.
There are many kind people who loved Denny and will surely miss him, but perhaps none more than his cherished father and mother-in- Law, Paul and Jewell Huggins.
There are also many wonderful individuals who fought valiantly both to treat Denny's illness and to help him be comfortable through its course. The family wishes to sincerely thank Dr. Robert Wolff of M.D. Anderson, and Dr. Barbara Thompson of UTMB, and the dedicated professionals of the Hospice Care Team, Inc.
The family also deeply thanks Nonie Thompson, Shrub and Peaches Kempner, the entire Kempner family, Bob and Janet Holmes, and Doug and Janola Baer for their tireless and selfless friendship to Denny -- most especially during his trying final months, weeks, and days. Their goodness will never be forgotten.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2004, with family visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 1302 Broadway, Galveston, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Grand 1894 Opera House, the Rosenberg Library, the Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, or the East End Historic District, all in Galveston, Texas; or to the American Cancer Society.
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Franklin Bladimir Chavez
GALVESTON - Franklin Bladimir Chavez, 20, passed away on July 31, 2004, in Galveston, Texas. Services will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at 9 a.m. at Rios de Agua Viva Church, 902-37th Street, Galveston, Texas with Pastor Enrique Rivas, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas.
Franklin was born May 4, 1984, to Jose and Ana Maria Palacios in Galveston, Texas. He attended Galveston public schools, graduating from Ball High School with the Class of 2002. He played football and soccer for Ball High. He was employed by Eben-Ezer Remodeling for the past 5 years. His hobby was playing the drums and loved to entertain his family and friends. He was a member of Rios de Agua Viva Church of Galveston.
Franklin is survived by his parents, Jose and Ana Maria Palacios of Galveston; sisters, Ana Janeth and Jacquelyn Elizabeth Palacios of Galveston; brother, Martin Hernan Palacios of Galveston; grandparents, Tomasa and Cristobal Onsorio Chavez and grandmother Rufina Palacios; aunts, Aida Luz Chavez of El Salvador, Doris Benitez, Ana Francisca Palacios and Milagros Chavez; uncles, Francisco Chavez and wife Asuzena, Roberto Carlos Benitez and Jose Chevez and wife, Pasita; cousin, Ana Patricia Palacios; girlfriend, Geneva Acosta and baby on it’s way; numerous other relatives and close friends.
Pallbearers will be Edwin Rivas, Josue Rivas, Pedro Rivas, Jr., Jorge Salmeron, Francisco Chavez, Jr. and Roberto Carlos Benitez.
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Anita Hernandez
HITCHCOCK - Anita Hernandez, 80, of Hitchcock passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004, surrounded by her family. Anita was born August 20, 1923 in Houston, Texas. She retired from UTMB after 20 years. he also worked over 20 years as a waitress and was known for her "Million Dollar Smile". She was a very loving and caring person, and will be greatly missed by her family and those who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her brothers Ruben and Manuel Saenz, mother Sara Saenz and son Celso Vargas, Jr.
She is survived by her husband Arturo and daughter Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hernandez of Hitchcock, daughters Rita Mora, Sarah "Bebe" Garcia and Delores "Lola" Guarnelo of Galveston, Clara Grimaldo and husband Ralph of Laredo and Anita Trevino and husband Roy of St. David, Arizona; son Ernest Vargas and wife Rose of Galveston; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and other loving relatives and family friends.
The family will receive visitors after 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home. A Devotional service will be held at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home with Pastor Rudy Soto, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons Mike Vargas, Richard "Fred" Hernandez, Steve Grimaldo, Marino Guarnelo, Tony Guarnelo and Jesse Yanes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Vargas, Cleto Yanes, Jr., Tommy Grimaldo and Tracy Garcia.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
J. Levy & Bros. Funeral Home
Joe Ivory, Jr.
GALVESTON - Joe Ivory, Jr., 57, was born on March 13, 1947, in Galveston, Texas to Vashti Beals Ivory and Joe Ivory, Sr. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Columbia Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, August 3, 2004, from 4 - 7 p.m. on followed by a wake from 7 - 8 p.m. at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas, 77550.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1425 Broadway, Galveston, Texas with the Rev. Damon Wyatt, officiating.
Joe attended Central High School and graduated with the Class of 1965, and was very active in sports. He went on to attend college in Bakersville, California and Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Galveston, Texas. He was united in holy matrimony to Betty Ann Harrison on December 18, 1982, and to that union three children were born.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Betty Ann Ivory; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Denise Harrison; two daughters Tiffany Delon Ivory and Yvette Monique Ivory; one son, Joe Ivory III, and a host of relatives and friends.
Memorials, cards and flowers may be sent to Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas 77550
Wynn Funeral Home
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