Loraine E. Alford
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Loraine E. Alford, 88 of Galveston died Sunday, October 20, 2002 at The Woodlands Healthcare Center. Funeral services will held 2 P.M. Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Grayson Glass officiating. Burial will follow at Oleander Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will be 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, October 22, 2002at the funeral home. Born August 30, 1914 in Galveston Mrs. Alford was a lifelong Galveston resident and was the Owner and Operator of the Bible BookStore since 1951 she was also the Director and Bible teacher at the Gulf Breeze Apartment complex from 1970 to 2001. Survivors include; son, Clifford W. Alford and wife Ruth of Houston; 4 grandsons, Clifford N. Alford and wife Jennifer of Las Cruces, MN, Paul S. Alford of Houston, Jason K. Alford and wife Felicia of Houston and Travis E. Alford of Houston; 2 great granddaughters Brandi Lambethand Micah Alford of Houston; 2 great great grandchildren, Bryce Allen Lambethand Kaitlyn Marie Arnes of Houston

Patricia I. (Patti) Alvers
Hayes Funeral Home
Mrs. Patricia I. (Patti) Alvers passed from this life Monday morning, December 2, 2002 in Texas City. Born July 17, 1941 in Nashville, TN, Mrs. Alvers had been a resident of Dickinson for seven years, previously a long time resident of Santa Fe. A member of Solid Rock Church, she had been a self-employed entrepreneur. Patti had a ministry Helping and feeding the homeless in Houston and was known as a very giving person, always helping others. Survivors include her husband, Richard Alvers of Dickinson; children and their spouses, Robert William and Teresa Alvers of Texas City, Brenda Marie and Darrell Hingle of Santa Fe, Stephanie Elaine Carbajal of Pasadena, Angela Lynn and James Newlin of Dickinson, Pamela Michele and Jason Porter of Dickinson, LaTricia Lea and Ehren Hertenberger of Texas City; brothers, Bill, Mark and John Hanbery; aunt, Emma McCoy of TN; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2002, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Pastor Shirley Shotwell officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Tom Herring, Mike Honeycutt, Robert Linton, Eddie Pourchot, Richard Pourchot and Ronnie Scales. Honorary Casketbearer will be Chris Wales. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501. Those who wish may make memorials in the form of donations to Solid Rock Church, P.O. Box 566, Dickinson, Texas 77539.

Giuseppe Sant'Ambrogio, M.D.
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Giuseppe Sant'Ambrogio, M.D. died last Friday, October 4, 2002. He was born in Milano, Italy in 1931. He moved to Galveston in 1975 to work in the Department of Physiology at UTMB, where he is professor Emeritus. He is sadly missed by his wife Franca, daughter Sara, son Giorgio with wife Janise and grandchildren Mia and Marco, and his son Paolo with wife Heidi. Giuseppe will always be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, gentleness and humbleness. He was very dedicated to his family and to his work in research. He also enjoyed jogging and regularly participated in fun runs. The family wishes to thank the loving care of the nurses and staff of Turner Geriatric Center were he spent the last year of his life, as well as nurses and staff of the Hospice Care Team, Inc.

Mattie Anders
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Mattie Anders age 77 of Galveston died Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at her residence in Galveston. Funeral services are set for 11:00 am Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home with the Reverend Wilfred A. Colbert and Reverend Leonard Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday with a wake service to be held from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Born November 25, 1924 in Boyce, Louisiana to Cleve Harris and Rosie McNeil Harris, Mrs. Anders was a Lab Technician at UTMB Hospital with 47 years of service. She was a faithful mother and sister, and of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 sisters, a brother, a grandson, and step mother, Ethel Taylor Harris, survivors include a daughter, Diane McKinney Arthur and husband Paul Dancer, sons, Charles Ray Anders and wife Barbara of Texas City, Harvey Calvin McKinney of Galveston, sister, Verline Smith of Alexandria, Louisiana, step brother, Wilbert Dorsey of Houston, Texas, grandchildren, Tammie Terrell McKinney Matthews, Donald Dwayne McKinney and wife Alichia, Monica Michelle McKinney, Mark Anders and Ronald Wayne McKinney, great grandchildren, DerrickaWayneisha Allen, Robert Lee Williams, III, Nalii Dwayne Strickland, Kayla Jasha Turner, Ronald Wayne McKinney Lill Ronald, Christopher Hardy, Jalisa Crooks, Shawn James, II, Ronisha Lynette McKinney, Michael Crooks, Jr.Nieces, Rose V. Collins, Maxine Clark ( Leonard), Isabella Wilson (Howard), nephews, Harold Collins, Darrell Collins and a host of nieces and nephews family and friends. Pallbearers will be Darrell Collins, Harold Collins, Paul Dancer, Andrew Green Donald McKinney and Freddie Smith.

H. L. "Andy" Anderson
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
H. L. "Andy" Anderson, 72, of Galveston, passed away Friday, April 5, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 9th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Kelly Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors after 5:00 PM, Monday, April 8th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Andy was born February 1, 1930, in Dukedom, Kentucky. He was a resident of Galveston for 53 years, working as a crane operator along the Galveston Wharves for over 43 years. Andy enjoyed fishing, managing his rent properties, and he lived for his family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Harmony Lodge #6. Andy is preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Ollie Anderson; brothers: James Anderson, M. C. Anderson, Wayne Anderson, and Delbert Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Joy Anderson, of Galveston; son, Donald Ray Anderson, Sr., and wife, Sandy, of Galveston; sister, Dorothy Mimerich, of Orange, CA; brother, Cleo Anderson, and wife, Govie, of Water Valley, Kentucky; grandchildren: Tammy Anderson, of Galveston; and Donald R. Anderson, Jr., and wife, Brieanne, of Galveston; two great grandchildren: Dylan Auzston and Donald R. "Scooter" Anderson, III; sister-in-law, Betty Boyt; brother-in-law, Clarence Henderson and wife, Delores, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers will be Donald Anderson, Jr., Rick Worthen, Andy Worthen, George Sims, Patrick Sanders, and Gerald Mallia. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mary Bernice Anderson
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
"Heavens glory shines before me, I cannot linger here, although clouds may darken o er me, my father's house is near"
A homegoing celebration and Mass for Mary Bernice
Anderson was held on Thursday, July 25, 2002, Holy Rosary Catholic Church with father Joseph Onuoha, officiating. Interment followed at Calvary catholic Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation was held July 24, 2002, between 6-7:00 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Church and a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. was followed by her favorite religious songs Mary was born July 15, 1917, in Galveston, Texas. She was a housewife for several years, devoting her time to take care of her family. She decided later in life to pursue culinary skills by catering to families in the community and at St. Mary's Cathedral, where she catered to Bishop Bernes and the priest at the residence. She also furthered her talent by taking on the task of chef at the first Luby s Cafeteria. Mary Bernice Anderson was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Church. She was a devoted mother; who instill respect, honesty and dedication to her nine children. Her strength and determination will always remain in the hearts of everyone she met. God gently reached out to her on Friday, July 19, 2002, at her residence and took her to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Maceo Anderson; parents, John and Philomene Oakey Clay; daughter Josephine Merida; stepson, Sammy Anderson; sisters, Cecilia Rhodes, Elnora Johnican; and brother, Joseph Marshall; granddaughter Bernice Westbrook and grandson Danny Evans. Her beloved survivors include daughters, Theresa James, Pheobe Fields (Doug), Betty Jackson, Gloria Anderson, Cecilia Jones and Agnes Barefield (Marcus); sons, Theodore (Laura George (Rose) and stepson Ralph Anderson; devoted niece Jeanette Mitchell (Joe); devoted cousin, Vickie Broussard and devoted friend, Bobbie Wilson; 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; host of other relatives, friends. Pallbearers were Tommy Fields, Jeffery Pointer, George Anderson, George Evans, John Anderson, Sam green and Russell Evans. The family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers, Ava E. Collins, Rose Anderson and the Hospice team during her time of illness. She will always stand as our ruler and queen. Floral and cards may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 762-8470.

Theresa Elizabeth "Auntie" Appenbrink
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Theresa Elizabeth "Auntie" Appenbrink, 97, of Galveston, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 3rd, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Father John Paul Flajole, OFM, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors after 5:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2nd, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7:30 PM. Theresa was born July 17, 1905, in Galveston, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of the island. She enjoyed sewing, which she called her "handiwork" and she was well known for her specialty baby items, quilts, and beautiful embroidery pieces. Theresa also loved her two pet cats. She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lytton William Appenbrink. Theresa is survived by her niece, Ruth Cox, whom she raised, of Clear Lake; great niece, Denise Wolff and husband, Michael, of Charleston, S. C.; great nephew, Russell Cox and wife, Mary Jo, of Galveston; great great nephews, Jeremiah Wolff, of Charleston, S. C.; Terry L. Davis, Jr., of Pasadena; and Mark Davis and wife, Joie, of Galveston; great great great niece, Cheyanne Joie, who was the love of her life, of Galveston; brother, William C. Biaggne, of San Antonio; and his daughter, Joan Magee, and her family; and numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Russell Cox, Terry L. Davis, Jr., Mark Davis, Don Harper, and Herman Wolf.

Rigoberto Maldonado Aragon
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Rigoberto Maldonado Aragon, 31, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2002. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 7th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 5:00 PM, Friday, September 6th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:30 PM. Rigoberto was born February 28, 1971, in Tocoa Colon, Honduras. He worked as a cook for most of his life, as an employee at the Yacht Club and the Moody Gardens Hotel. He recently changed his occupation and became a welder for First Wave Marine. Rigoberto was an avid soccer fan and enjoyed working out and staying fit. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Maricela Aragon Barrientos; and his cousin, Peter B. Rodriguez. Rigoberto is survived by his loving wife, Dolores Barrientos Aragon, of Galveston; parents, Domingo and Maria Antonia Aragon, of Honduras; son, Byron Aragon; sisters: Dilsia Aragon and Lila Aragon, both of Honduras; and Lisette Aragon, of Galveston; brothers, Alfredo Aragon and Manuel Aragon, of Galveston; and Ernan Aragon, of Miami, Florida; uncles: Jake Rodriguez and wife, Sofia, of Galveston; and Abel Reynoso; aunt, Sara Reynoso; cousins: Patricia Jusaino, Jake Rodriguez, Jr., and Teresa Gonzalez; mother-and-father-in-law: Pablo Barrientos and Nolverta Leyva; sisters-in-law: Clara Saucedo and husband, Rafael; and Dianey Barrientos, of Galveston; brothers-in-law: Antonio Barrientos, of Galveston; Jose Luis Barrientos, of California; Pedro Barrientos and Juan Barrientos, both of Mexico; and numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Rafael Saucedo, Manuel Aragon, Nicolas Aragon, Jose Luis Barrientos, Jake Rodriguez, Francisco Rosales, Jacinto Tzunun, and Antonio Barrientos.

Ursula Mary Arena
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Ursula Mary Arena, 88, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 10th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj officiating. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 5:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM, led by Deacon John Pistone. Ursula was born November 2, 1913, in Galveston, Texas. She grew up on the island and loved to play softball with her sisters. She married Placid Arena and worked at both the Martini Theater and Lopez Jewelry Store for many years, continuing to work part-time even after her retirement. Ursula's love of sports continued throughout her life, as she was an avid sports fan, watching all kinds of sports on television. She also loved to play bridge and raise tomatoes. Ursula was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Ursula is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Placid Arena, and her brothers, Alfred Magliolo and Joseph Magliolo, Sr. She is survived by her sisters, Rose Mary Hanson, of Galveston; Mary Elizabeth Napoli, of Friendswood, Grace Marie Brick and husband, William Jerry, Sr., of Galveston; and sisters-in-law, Dolores Magliolo and Eunice Magliolo, both of Galveston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Arena's nephews. Albert DiBella will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1302 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77550.

Jeremie Rayshard Ashton-Thomas
E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Master Jeremie R. Ashton-Thomas was born on October 31, 2000, to Monica Ashton and Ronald Thomas. After a lengthy struggle with this life journey, an angel from above arrived to take him home to be with our Lord on Friday, September 27, 2002. He is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Visitation for Jeremie will begin at 4: 00 p.m. today October 3rd followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2002, in the chapel of E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary with Rev Taylor Archie, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. Jeremie leaves with precious memories, his parents; twin brother Jeremiah Ashton-Thomas and Joshua Ashton-Gardner; grandparents, Ethel and Willie Ashton, and Mary Thomas; great grandparents, Louella Jackson Pink and Mrs. Leslie Ashton; great great grandmother, Willie Mae Walker; uncles, Kenneth, Joe, William, Napoleon, Roshell and Norman Ashton, Roy Thomas, John Vallier, Pete Solnza, Sylvester Cooper and Steve Browning; aunts, Melinda, Darlene and Yvonne Asthon, Renee, Michelle and Shirley Thomas, Edolia Vallier, Debra Dimes, Jessie Smith, Lillian Ashton-Scott, Curly Browning, Betty Cooper, Cynthia Boone, Helen Solnza and Carolyn Senegal; family friends, Avys, Cheryl and daughter, D.D., Katina Young and Shermeka Jackson; host of cousins, other relative and family friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Chong and staff, the UTMB 5 north and PICU unit for all of your support.

Edward Moody Ashworth
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Edward Moody Ashworth age 66 of Galveston died Sunday, March 3, 2002 at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

Carmen Frank Austino
Carnes Funeral Home
Carmen Frank Austino, 78, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at UTMB. Private memorial services were held Tuesday, June 11, 2002 atCalvary Mausoleum in Galveston. Born April 4, 1924 in Ranson, Illinois to Charles and Martha Austino. Mr. Austino was a retired member of the Century Club with 43 years ofservice at Lipton Tea Co. where he worked as a building supervisor and was ofthe Lutheran faith. Preceded in death by his daughter, Ellen Austino. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret Austino of Galveston, daughter Michelle Austino of Elgin, and his two sisters Mrs. Kenneth Walkey and Dolores Anderson both of Streeter, Illinois.

Albert Larry Autrey
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Albert Larry Autrey, 62 of Galveston went home to be with his Lord and his mother Sunday, November 10, 2002 at John Sealy Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday, November 14, 2002 at the Abundant Life Church in Galveston the Rev. Arnold Morton officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 P.M. at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Born January 18, 1940 in Galveston Albert was a member of the Abundant Life Church. He loved fishing, music and the company of family and friends especially his pastor. Survivors include sisters, Della Moore and husband James, Daisy Joy, Mary Shaw all of Galveston; brothers Arthur Autrey, Jr., Edward Autrey both of Galveston and Marvin Autrey and wife Barbara of Bayou Vista. Numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Rev. Richard Harrison, Randy Miller, Clifton Ashworth, Jr., Tom Geiger, Thomas Geiger, Jr.and Floyd Bell. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Nickeson and his nurse Jill, Dr. William Gordon, Jr. and Nurse Billy Kerfoot from the Deke Slayter Cancer Center for all of their special attention given to Albert during his illness.

Walter Johnston Bach, Jr.
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Walter Johnston Bach, Jr., 74, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 30th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Goodrich officiating. Walter was born March 17, 1928, in Weslaco, Texas. He was a resident of Galveston County for 15 years. Walter served his country with the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He attended the University of Texas and later received his Doctorate from the University of Houston. He worked as an optometrist for many years until his retirement. Walter was a member of the Optometrist's Association and a lifetime member of the AFAM Weslaco Lodge. Walter is survived by his wife of 42 years, Olga Bach, of Galveston; daughter, Katherine Faye Wright, of Houston; sons, Charles Edward Bach and wife, Duane, of Houston; and Michael Paul Bach, of Richland, Washington; brothers, William Richard Bach, of Austin, Texas; and Darrell Edward Bach and wife, Garlene, of San Antonio; six grandchildren: Joshua Bach, Zachary Bach, Skylar Bach, Vicki Reed, Leaann Twilley, and Richard Schultz; one great granddaughter, Chelsea Twilley; his "man's best friend," Max; and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Robert A. Bahr, Sr.
Hayes Funeral Home
Mr. Robert Albert (Bob) Bahr, Sr., 90, passed from this life at his home on Wednesday, October 16, 2002. Born January 24, 1912 in Alta Loma, Mr. Bahr semi-retired in 1958 after many years as General Superintendent with Texas Gulf Construction Co. Mr. Bahr was over the construction of the first Galveston County Memorial Hospital in 1950 and has been in the Carpenter's Local # 526 for over 68 years. He lived the majority of his life in Santa Fe before moving to Delhi where he lived for 17 years before returning to his home in Santa Fe in 1999. Mr. Bahr has lived a very long and prosperous life and will be truly missed. Preceded in death by his parents, Celestine and William Bahr; his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Bahr; brothers, Raymond, Edward and Alfred Bahr and his sister, Clara Siller, survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Christine Bahr; daughter, Doris Bahr; grandchildren, Russell, Janet and Gary Ryan, Michael Bahr and Vicki Douglas; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3 PM Saturday, October 19, 2002, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, Reverend L. M. Jeane officiating. Interment will follow at Alta Loma Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Butch Bahr, Michael Allen Bahr, Daniel Bonno, Antone Delesandri, William Loving and John Stavely. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM today in the parlor of the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501. The family wishes to give special thanks to AMED Hospice for the loving care given Mr. Bahr. Those who wish may make memorials in the form of donations to the Alzheimer's Association, the American Heart Association or AMED Hospice.

Laura Jane Henshaw Baird
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Laura Jane Henshaw Baird passed away Monday, November 11, 2002, at Cy-fair Hospital in Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 14th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Jane was born January 9, 1917, in Henshaw, Kentucky. She attended elementary and high school in the Henshaw, Kentucky area. She graduated from the School of Nursing at St. Mary's Hospital, Sisters of Charity St. Vincent De Paul at Evansville, Indiana in 1938. She also did a pediatric affiliation at Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from St. Mary's Hospital, she was a supervisor and performed private duty nursing. She entered the Army Nurse Corps in 1940 and was stationed at Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado and Tripler General Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, Territory of Hawaii. After leaving the Army Nurse Corps in 1942-1944, she worked at Colorado General at the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. She married the late Dr. Elwood E. Baird and they moved to Galveston, Texas, where he accepted a position at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Jane sponsored the Medical Dames 1950-1951 and again in 1966. She was a member of the Auxiliary to Galveston County Medical Society, a member of the Women's Faculty Club at UTMB, a life member of the UTMB Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the American Red Cross. She attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Jane was an avid bridge player and enjoyed participating in a number of bridge groups. Friends will remember her as an enthusiastic hostess who was always the last to sit down at the table and the first to get up. She was never one to tell others what to do; rather she enjoyed taking on the tasks herself, volunteering her time and talents for many organizations. She was a wholeheartedly unselfish person who always thought of others before herself. She was a true friend with a big heart and an idol to all those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Elwood E. Baird. Jane is survived by her four children: Frederich Montgomery Baird and wife Pam of Carefree, Arizona; Dian Baird Henrichs and husband Daniel of The Woodlands, Texas; Robert Bruce Baird of Galveston, Texas; and Thomas Edward Baird of Houston, Texas; sister Elaine Aldridge and husband Quinton of Chandler, Indiana; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Violet Perry Balducci
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Violet Perry Balducci, 78, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002, at her residence. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 5th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Ruben Garza officiating. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 5:00 PM, Tuesday, June 4th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Violet was born June 11, 1923, in Northville, South Dakota. She grew up in the Midwest and moved to Wyoming at age 5. When Violet was 5, she entered the Navy Waves as a Seaman 1st Class, stationed in San Diego, CA. She came to Galveston in 1946 and met her future husband just after moving here. They met while horseback riding - wearing matching clothes - and were together from that day on, marrying on October 25, 1946. Violet was active in the Galveston 4-H and the Galveston Lassie League, coaching the Speedway Caf team with her husband for several years. Violet's door was always open to anyone, and she was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and watching sports, especially the Houston Astros. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Violet is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Balducci; her parents, John Richard Perry and Gayle Sarah Elwell Perry; her sisters, Alice Mowrey, Helen Bedsaul, and Joyce McKindley; her brother, Don Perry; and two stepsons, Albert P. Balducci and Amile Balducci. She is survived by two daughters, Gayle Van Skike, of Galveston; and Joyce Kleimann and husband, Larry, of Hitchcock; son, Michael S. Haynes and wife, Brandi, of Texas City; stepdaughters: Olivia Orem, of Galveston; and Naomi Ippolito, and husband, Carlos, of Galveston; daughter-in-law, Marie Balducci, of Sour Lake, Texas; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; brother, John Perry and wife, Dot, of Richland, WA; special friends, Mike and Pat Ransford; and numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Richard Mansfield, Sr., Mike Ransford, Josh Eldridge, Ricky Dodson, Fred Dantin, and John T. Doherty. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Balducci, Fred Haynes, and Bobino Belluomini. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors and staff of UTMB 7-B, 10-B, and 10-C units as well as AMED Hospice, especially Kathleen, Angela, and Carol. Memorials may be made to AMED Hospice of Texas City.

Marcus Dewayne Ballard
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Marcus Dewayne Ballard, 20, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2002, at U. T. M. B. Hospital. Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. Nathaniel Brown, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a wake held from 7-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7th at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Marcus was born on August 17, 1981, in Galveston. A lifelong resident of Galveston, he attend public school and was a 1989 graduate of Ball High School. He was employed as a supervisor with Kentucky Fried Chicken. He leaves with cherish memories his mother, Lisa Ballard (Adrian Joseph), father, Gregory Davenport; brothers, Terrick Ballard and Gregory Coleman; sisters, Ashley James and Daquetta Coleman; grandparents, Eva And Murphy Senegal, Doris Siver and and Robert Scott; God mother, Gwendolyn Simmons; girlfriend, Monique Coleman; special friends, Dian VanHorne and Cynthia; host of aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Floral and card of condolence may be sent to E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 762-8470

Jimmy G. Balli, Sr.
Hayes Funeral Home
Mr. Jimmy G. Balli, Sr. passed from this life Friday afternoon January 4, 2002, in Galveston. Born November 27, 1930 in Wharton, Mr. Balli had been a resident of Hitchcock for 45 years, previously of Houston. He had been employed as a truck driver for the propane industry for over 21 years and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Balli and Manuela Garcia Rodriguez and sister, Lois Olivarez. Survivors include his loving wife of over 47 years, Petra Balli; son, Jimmy Balli, Jr.; brothers, Jake Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, John Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez and Richard Rodriguez; sister Janie Rodriguez; Aunt, Annie Edge; cousins, Frank Vela, Aurora Salinas and Mary Alfaro; best friends, Tammie and Billy Decker; numerous nieces, nephews and other cousins. Mr. Balli also leaves behind his cherished birds, Spanky, Rebecca and Paquenta. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, January 7, 2002, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Elgie Edge, Steve Karamitsos, Frank Leyva, Joe Rodriguez, Johnny Rodriguez and Robert Rodriguez. Honorary Casketbearer will be Jake Rodriguez. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM Sunday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501. Those who wish may make memorials in the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association, 2400 Augusta, Suite 240, Houston, Texas 77057 or the Hospice Care Team, 1708 Amburn, Suite C, Texas City, Texas 77591-2436.

Randall Edward Barlow
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Randall Edward Barlow age 53 of Galveston died Friday, February 8, 2002 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are set for 10:00 am Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Carnes brothers Funeral Home with the Reverend Peter Jory officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Born June 2, 1948 in Mobile, Alabama to Edward and Mary Lee Barlow, Randall was a painter by trade and a member of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by a son, Freddie Hadley, survivors include his wife of 25 years, Margaret V. Barlow, daughters, Tabitha Leigh Hadley and Chell Marie Suchanek and husband Doug, grandsons, Corey The Corker Wardlow, Alan Patrick Midget Bennecke, and Desmond Hadley, granddaughters, Crystal Wardlow and April Joyce Hebert, all of Galveston. Sisters, Sue Jones of Trinity, Texas, Faye Scarbourgh and Barbara Jo Ward of Fairhope, Alabama, and Melinda Johnson of Wilmer, Alabama, uncle, Taylor Lee of Wilmer, Alabama, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends, and his dog Pepper . Pallbearers are Doug Suchanek, Corey Wardlow, Bob Davis, Louis Marinos, Mike Jones and Don Cushman.

Ebani Janell Barnes
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Ebani Janell Barnes age 20 of Texas City died Thursday, December 12, 2002 at John Sealy Hospital. Funeral services are set for 1:00 pm Friday, December 20, 2002 at Neighborhood Missionary Baptist Church of La Marque with the Reverend Joseph Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4pm until 7pm on Thursday with a wake service from 7pm until 8pmat the funeral home. Preceded in death by her great-great grandmother, Anita Bryant Callis, survivors include a daughter, Breaile Patterson, mother, Cheryl Mason and husband Andrew, father, Kirk Jones, sisters, LaShawndra Jones, and Kimberly Jones, grandparents, Clarene and Alfred Brown, Raymond and Dorothy Barnes, and Mattie Peters; great grandparents, Myrtle and Australia Robertson, Rosemary Bell and Alexis Barnes; God Parents, Zac and Sarah Callis and a host of devoted aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.