All Obituaries

Benny C. Martinez was born on January 4, 1934 in Goliad, Texas and was one of eleven children born to Placido Lozano Martinez and Paula Cabrera Cortinas.  Benny served in the U.S. Army, in Korea from 1957 – 1958 and from 1958 – 1962. He also served in the Reserves as a Medic at Fort Hood, Texas.  All seven brothers would serve in the US Army with four brothers serving in WWII.  Benny was a descendant of the early Tejano ranching families, the De La Garza, Cabrera...

John Paul Davis went to be with the Lord August 3, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born July 27, 1941 in Houston, Texas to the late Gesna Davis and Hazel Burnaman Davis. He is survived by his wife Sandra, sons Glen Davis (Sherri) of Victoria, David Davis (James Skinner) of Cypress, grandchildren Ashley Davis, Megan Horadam, Paul Davis, and Savannah Davis, 4 great grandchildren and brother Jim Davis (Reggie) of Anahuac, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he...

In Loving Memory of Peggy Ann Garrett April 18th, 1940- July 24th, 2019 Join us for a memorial service as we honor and celebrate her life Thursday, August 1st, 2019 @ 12:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of College Port 50 Williams rd., College Port, Texas Luncheon to follow at the Church.

Preston Lee Williams, Jr left this life on July 9th, 2019, Born August 29,1987 in Victoria, Texas to Preston Williams and Tammy Martin-Atere (Lawrence) Graduate of Profit High School.  Preston worked for Hardin Tubular Sales for short time when he decided to go back school and do what he loved.  Completed his certification with Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair-Victoria. Mike Todd with Exclusive Haircuts took Preston in for training to help him learn more before taking the...

Ellen B. (Spitdowski) Fowler, 69, of Ganado, TX died July 14, 2019 at Hospice of South Texas in Victoria, TX surrounded by family and friends. Born August 12, 1949 in Bay City, TX. She was the daughter of the late Ray Spitdowski (Father), Ellen (Spitdowski) Bender (Mother) and Wilburn Bender (Stepfather). Survived by her child; Timothy W. Fowler and Rhonda Fowler, Victoria, TX; Grandchildren, Devin Fowler, Victoria, TX  and Karli Fowler, Victoria, TX; Four great grandchildren;...

Robert Lee Nisely Jr., born on August 28, 1954 to Robert Nisely Sr. and Rena Shaw Nisely, passed away on June 21 st .at his home. Robert served in the U.S. Army, had a long career at Union Carbide, loved to fish and read. He wasn't one to shy away from a job that needed to be done and was always willing to step in and help out his family and friends. Although the cause of death was ruled a heart attack; the loss of his wife just three weeks earlier left him heartbroken. There is some...

Connie Allen, 72, of Victoria, TX passed away July 5, 2019. She was a stay at home mom that raised 4 children. She was born to Roxie and Carl Dickerson on Nov. 19, 1946. She is preceded in death by her husband; Walter Allen, Grandson; Stephen Allen, Parents, and Brother. Connie is survived by 4 children; Roxanna, Wanda, Nellie and Walter Jr.; 2 sons-in-law; Danny Holmes and Joey Hencerling. Memorial Services are pending at this time. Cremation Services Entrusted to Victoria Mortuary...

On Wednesday, July 4, 2019, Paul Jay Bower Jr., loving husband and father, passed away and was received into the arms of the Lord, at the age of 82. Paul “Bubba” Bower was born on March 10, 1937, to Paul and Fern Bower, Sr., in Detroit, Michigan. He then moved to California. His career as a Fishing Tool Specialist took him many places:  Abu Dhabi, Egypt, and Trinidad and Tobago, before he planted and rooted in Victoria, Texas in 1985, to work for N.L. ACME Tool Company. He...

After battling kidney cancer, Linda went to be with the angels May 27, 2019.  She was born in Seattle WA on April 9, 1951 to Richard Frank Langnau and Elizabeth J. Langnau.  She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather James Loomis, Jr.; brother Greg N. Langnau; and sister Charleen L. Salinas.  Linda is survived by mother Elizabeth J. Loomis, Victoria TX; brother William G. Langnau, Richmond VA; and many nieces and nephews. Linda graduated from Highland High School in...

Theodora "Dora" Clara Gutierrez Cardenas left behind her earthly cares on June 20, 2019 in Victoria after a lengthy battle with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Dora was born on April 25, 1947 in Hallettsville, Texas to Clarita Aldaco and Manuel Garcia Gutierrez. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Gutierrez; husband, Lupe Cardenas; and brothers John and Andrew Gutierrez. Dora leaves behind a host of friends and family including her sons Chris Gutierrez and Larry...