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    Russell Dean “Russ” Irvine, Sr., 72, of Crosby, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his residence. Russ was born October 26, 1948 in Cass City, Michigan, to parents; Lester and Mildred Sanborn Irvine, a former resident of Woodville, and has resided in Crosby for the past two years.  He was a crane inspector and member of Local #450.  Russ also enjoyed working on cars, NASCAR, carpentry, and playing golf.  Mr. Irvine was preceded in death by his...

    Gayle McKaskle Standard, 79, passed away June 19, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. Her firm belief in God and beloved hymns and scriptures gave her peace in her final months. Gayle was born to Daniel and Danie Ella McKaskle in Houston, TX on December 21, 1941. She grew up in the historic Heights of Houston and was a proud member of the Reagan Red Coats. Gayle married the love of her life, Charles, on May 27, 1967 at First United Methodist Church in Houston. She graduated from...

    Roland “Road Dawg” Rodriquez, 52, of Channelview, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his residence. Roland was born January 10, 1969 in Houston, to parents; Rudolfo and Amparo Saenz Rodriquez, and has been a lifelong resident of Channelview.  The oldest of three boys, graduated Channelview High School in the class of 1988, worked for Goodman where he began his career as an air conditioning technician, then G&W A/C for more than 10 years, and was...

  Joseph Adam Diaz, 44, of Channelview, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Pasadena. Joseph was born April 27, 1977 to parents; Carlos Diaz and Connie Corona in Big Spring, Texas. In 2006, he married the love of his life, Mary Diaz and started his family in Florida. Joseph moved with his family to the Channelview area in 2019. Joseph was employed as a motorized technician for Brand Safway for 16 years. He enjoyed home projects, outdoor cooking on his grill...

    William “Bill Astley, 74, of Baytown, Texas, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021.  Bill was born June 29, 1946 in Bolton, England, to parents; Willie and Nellie Clemmett Astley. Bill and his family moved to the United States in 1977 where he began working in the oil fields for Exxon.  After his time at Exxon, he moved into the medical field where he worked as a Hospital Administrator for many years before retiring.  He loved playing golf and very much...

    Maria Clemencia Nevarez, 63, of Baytown, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Maria was born October 11, 1957 in Guanajuato, Mexico, to parents; Antonino Diaz and Amparo Zuniga, a former resident of Houston, and has resided in Baytown for the past 40 years. She was a home health care provider and member of El Taller del Maestro church. She also had a calling for making homemade tortillas, knitting, crocheting, and sharing The Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her...

Isabella Grace Johnson, infant daughter of Austin Johnson and Jacqueline Hernandez, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Baytown. Isabella preceded in death by Felipe Montalvo, Jr., Jassiel Hernandez, Irene Hernandez, Nick Fite, Roger Johnson, and Shirley Schuyler.  She is survived by her parents:  Austin Johnson and Jacqueline Hernandez, Erica and Shane Harris, Matt and Courtney Johnson, Jared and Hilaria Morrison, and Javier Hernandez, great-grandparents:  Felipe and...

    Rafael Ochoa Barajas, 59, of Baytown, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Baytown. Rafael was born December 3, 1961 in Lourdez Michoacán Mexico, to parents; Rafael and Teodora Barajas, and has been a resident of the Baytown area for the past 47 years.  He was a retired insulator and enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and spending time with his family. Mr. Barajas was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife:  Maria Ochoa,...

    Mary Louise Reynolds Griffith, 94, was born in Houston November 20, 1926 and passed away June 14, 2021 in Baytown. She was preceded in death by beloved family, daughter: Linda Hall, grandson: Jeffery Griffith and great-grandson: Levi Stewart.  She is survived by daughter: Barbara Carlton, sons: James Griffith and wife, Donna, Howard Griffith and wife Peggy and Charles Griffith, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, numerous...