Sally Thane February 1, 1932 – April 3, 2015 Sally Thane, 83, of Bryan, went to be with her Lord on April 3, 2015. A time for family to receive friends will be from 6:00- 8:00 PM on April 6, 2015 at Hillier Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on April 7, 2015 at Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 E. 29th , in Bryan with Pastor Clyde Strong officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery. Sally was born on February 1, 1932 to Alton John Carroll and Kathleen Arrington in Bryan, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, Texas in 1950 and later received her nursing certification as an LVN. Sally was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was also involved with Old Bethel Cemetery Association and loved cooking, fishing, camping while spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Elroy Thane, her parents, Alton and Kathleen Carroll and her brother, Alton Carroll Jr. She leaves behind her three sons: Daryl, Dennis and wife, Janet; Darrin and wife, Melisa Thane and daughter Debbie and husband, Stephen Hanel; eight grandchildren Shannon, and husband, Josh Hefley; Heath, and wife Lisa Hanel, Justin and wife, Sarah Hanel, Trevor Thane, Kayla Thane, Paul Williamson, David Wallace, Christina, and husband Joey Murray; and ten great-grandchildren Bailey Hefley, Michael Hefley, Haley Patterson, Brenden Patterson, Heather Hanel, Greyson Hanel, Stratton Hanel, Calista Wallace, Audrey Wallace, and Dakota Murray; and numerous nieces and nephews. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Bethel Baptist Church of College Station, Texas.
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Thomas Walter Lee
Thomas Walter Lee
October 31, 1934 – April 4, 2015
Thomas Walter Lee, 80, of Hilltop Lakes, went to be with his Lord on April 4, 2015. Tom was born on October 31, 1934, to Sam Henry and Edna Isabelle (Laughlin) Lee in Pasadena, Texas. He graduated from Pasadena High School in Pasadena, Texas in 1953 attended San Jacinto Junior College. After high school, Tom entered the Texas Air National Guard and then the US Air Force. After a full career in the oil refining industry, Tom retired in 1980 and began his own business in golf cart sales and service.
Tom was an active member of Hilltop Lakes Chapel. In his local church, Tom served as a Stephen Minister and a member of the mission board. He was also a 55-year member of the Masonic Lodge, including his time as Master Mason. Tom had a love of the outdoors. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, shooting, and hunting.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Carolyn Lee and Hinda Cates; and brother Dan Lee.
Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Ruthie; children Sharon Loftis, Melinda Blair, Peggy Hines, Cindy Lee, Thomas Lee Jr.; brother Sam Lee; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews; friends and neighbors; and fellow church members. Tom also leaves behind close friends Darrell and Stacy Post.
In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hilltop Lakes Chapel Mission Board (#2 Hilltop Drive, PO Box 1143, Hilltop Lakes, Texas 77871).
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Opal Charlene Pearcy
Opal Charlene Pearcy August 6, 1928 – April 23, 2015 Opal Charlene Pearcy, 86, of Bryan, Texas, went to be with her Lord on April 23, 2015. Cremation services are under the care of Hillier Funeral Home, Cremation & Bereavement Specialist. Memorial Services pending at a later date in Levelland, Texas. Opal Charlene Pearcy was born on August 6, 1928 to Audrey D. Newman and Mary Opal Newman in Ben Hur, Texas. She graduated from Levelland, High School in Levelland , Texas in 1946. Charlene was raised Church of Christ. She loved sewing, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ChaCha was loved by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; Audrey D. Newman and Mary Opal Newman. Charlene leaves behind her loving husband of 68 years, Bill Pearcy, and son David Pearcy , daughter Cheryl Pearcy, brother , Aubrey Jay Newman and wife Karen; sister, Lura Faye Sanders and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice Brazos Valley Inc. Please share memories and tributes to Charlene at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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Dr. Eugene Bartell Smith
Dr. Eugene B. Smith “Gene” December 28, 1931 – April 21, 2015 Dr. Eugene B. Smith “Gene”, 83, of College Station, went to be with his Lord on April 21, 2015. A time for family to receive friends will be from 6pm-8pm on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Hillier Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015; 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive, in Bryan, Texas with Pastor Jim Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Aggie Field of Honors. Gene was born on December 28, 1931 in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Nederland, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He moved back to Houston and worked for IBM after his service. He met the love of his life, Altha Hall. They were married on June 22, 1957. Gene became an Associate Professor in the College of Business after earning a Master’s of Science Degree and a Ph. D. from Texas A&M University. Gene and Altha became the proud parents of Kimberly. In 1976 Gene and his family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, where he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a Management Analyst. This was a very happy time for the family, where many good memories were made. In 1983 Gene and his family moved back to Aggieland, where he worked for the Texas Agriculture Extension Agency, he retired in 1994. After retirement he enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his friends and family, and traveling with his wife. Gene will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Smith, Sr. and Thelma Fay Whitlow Smith, and his brother Robert Lee Smith Jr. Gene leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Altha Smith; daughter Kim Hord and husband Allen and their daughters Emily and Melissa; brother; Jerry Lynn Smith and wife Judy. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, friends and family who will miss him dearly. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church Bryan Building Fund. Please share memories and tributes to Gene at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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James Charles Smith
Dr. James C. Smith of College Station passed peacefully on April 20th in the company of his loving family. A time for family to receive friends will be from 4pm-6pm on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Christ United Methodist Church. A service will be held at 10am on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 State Highway 6 South, College Station, Texas with Reverend Jerry House officiating. Interment will be held at Aggie Field of Honor at 8:30am Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dr. Smith married Sondra Lord on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1961 where this loving couple began their 54-year adventure together
Dr. Smith graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1961 and was commissioned in the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. Dr. Smith’s 38 year military career took the family around the globe and across the country.
Dr. Smith served two tours in Viet Nam; attended the Army War College and ended his military career as a Lieutenant Colonel serving in the Military District of Washington DC. Dr. Smith was the recipient of many awards and commendations to include: the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and multiple awards of the Air Medal. During his Army career Dr. Smith attended Texas A&M University and earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Civil Engineering.
Upon completion of his active duty service to the US Army, Dr. Smith continued his service to the nation as a member of the United States Senate Armed Services Committee staff in Washington DC. For a decade Dr. Smith managed all military construction budgets and authored significant legislation critical to our nation’s security. On two occasions, Dr. Smith was personally invited to participate in presidential signing ceremonies to recognize his efforts.
His loyal service to the country resulted in Dr. Smith being presidentially selected to the first military base closure commission.
Dr. Smith departed government service to enter the private sector in 1984. He served in various executive roles with large international construction and engineering firms, which eventually brought his family to Houston, TX.
Dr. Smith brought his years of construction and engineering experience to Texas A&M University where he served as a Professor and Department Head of the Construction Science Department. In this role and through his exhaustive mentoring efforts, he leaves a legacy that touched the lives of faculty and students alike. In 2004 Dr. Smith stepped down as Department Head after which the department created the James C. Smith Endowed Professorship in Construction Science scholarship in his honor.
Dr. Smith and Sondra are long-time members and active supporters of Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. Dr. Smith was active in Sunday school classes as well as serving on committees for the church including most recently the planning facilities committee.
Dr. Smith was a zealous supporter of all Texas A&M athletics and OPAS arts programs. Regardless of his demanding professional schedule, he loved to spend time with his family teaching useful life skills and coaching their youth sports teams. He was an avid fisherman, who passed that love on to his entire family.
Nothing brought more joy to him than spending endless hours with his grandchildren and great granddaughter.
All in all, a pretty spectacular legacy for a simple builder’s son from the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Dr. Smith is survived by his wife Sondra, four children – Chuck, Scott, Randy and Jennifer, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by four siblings – Richard, Bill, Craig, and Susan.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you generously consider a donation to the James C. Smith Endowed Scholarship in Construction Science. Please send to Texas A&M University, Department of Construction Science, ATTN: Shelley Smith, 3137 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843. Checks should be made payable to Texas A&M Foundation and include Dr. James Smith Endowed Scholarship in the memo.
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Jeanne Rita Hill
Jeanne Rita Hill October 4, 1934 – April 16, 2015 Jeanne Rita Hill, 80, of Bryan, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April, 16, 2015. A time for family to receive friends will be from 4:00 until 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21 at Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 East 29th Street in Bryan. A prayer service will follow at 6:00 PM led by Pastors Ronnie Lunsford and Jeremy Swanner. Jeanne was born on October 4, 1934 to Alcide and Maria (Levesque) Bouchard in North Caribou, Maine. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, New York in 1952. Jeanne was a long-time employee of St. Joseph Hospital. Jeanne was an active member of Northview Baptist Church in Bryan. She was also involved with the Gold Medallion Club. Jeanne was an avid reader, and enjoyed a variety of books as well as crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents; and her brothers, Norman, Robert, Claude, and Alcide Bouchard Jr. Jeanne leaves behind her daughters, Elizabeth Swanner and husband William of Raleigh, North Carolina and Karen Arredondo and husband Rick of Bryan; siblings, George Bouchard and wife Connie of Lewiston, Maine, Camie Wozniak and husband Ike of Sealy, Texas, and Theresa Bouchard of Beaumont, Texas; grandchildren, Calvin Swanner, Jeremy Swanner and wife Hannah, and Ashlee Staley and husband Dillon; and great-grandchildren, Brooke and McCoy. She will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews; friends and coworkers; as well as neighbors and fellow church members. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hillier Funeral Home to assist with the family expenses.
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Dwight Allen Hornbacher
Dwight Allen Hornbacher
March 4, 1947 – April 10, 2015
Dwight Allen Hornbacher, 68, of Bryan, entered into rest on April 10, 2015. A time for family to receive friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday, April 20, at Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 East 29th Street in Bryan. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Three Angels Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1350 Earl Rudder Freeway in College Station with Pastor Travis Patterson officiating. Interment will be at Yellowstone National Cemetery at Laurel, Montana.
Dwight was born on March 4, 1947 to John James Hornbacher and Eloraine Trihub Hornbacher in San Antonio, Texas. He entered the US Navy at the age of 17 before graduating high school. Dwight went on to graduate from Morningside High School in Inglewood, California. He earned a BA degree in theology and biochemistry from Pacific Union College in Saint Helena, California. Dwight earned a Masters degree in geology from Loma Linda University in La Sierra, California. Dwight worked in forensic medicine while completing his studies. He then moved to Texas A&M University to pursue a Ph.D. Dwight enjoyed his work as an Ocean Drilling Scientist.
Dwight was actively involved in the Three Angels Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a leader in the Adventist Christian Fellowship. Dwight was a past elder in the Adventist church. He loved animals of all kinds and especially enjoyed horses. Dwight was an avid outdoorsman who valued time spent camping and hiking. As a lifetime academic, he loved reading and writing.
He is preceded in death by his father, John James Hornbacher and nephew, Douglas Philip Anderson.
Dwight leaves behind his mother, Eloraine Hornbacher; siblings, Dorothy Ann Brown and husband Sonny, Dean Hornbacher and wife Shari, Kim Alyward and husband Ken, and Sue Oliver. He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, friends and coworkers, and neighbors and fellow church members.
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Louise Weddington Porter
Louise Weddington Porter was born in Bryan, Texas, on September 4, 1911, to Ethel and Dale Weddington. She died on April 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Dorothy Weddington and Mary Alice Greer, grandson Steve Porter, son-in-law Barger Miller, and her beloved husband Marvin Milton Porter. Louise is survived by their three children, Lynn Porter Pitts and Harold, Dale Porter Miller, Marvin Porter, Jr. and Patti. Affectionately known as Weeze by her six grandchildren, Laura Pitts Rossini and Murray, Amy Pitts, Ernest Miller and Carrie, Margaret Miller Culp and John, Leslie Porter Oliver and Will, and Marvin Porter III and Kam, and her eleven great grandchildren, Louise also leaves her sister Ruth Weddington Peattie, and numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Bryan High School Louise attended Hollins College in Virginia and graduated from the University of Texas with a BS degree. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and remained involved with the sorority the remainder of her life. Louise and Marvin lived their entire married lives in Bryan, Texas, where both were very involved in their church and their community. A Southern, genteel lady of great faith, Louise was an inspiration and an incredible role model for her family. A blue ribbon flower arranger, a life master bridge player, and a world traveler, she cherished her family and friends and the time spent together.
Louise moved to Houston at the age of 90 and lived the rest of her life at The Hallmark where she made many new friends and played many hands of bridge. She often said how blessed she had been to be able to spend her last years at such a wonderful place with such caring people.
There will be a Memorial Service at 1PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in Bryan with Reverend Ted Foote officiating. Prior to the service the family will have gathered for the interment at Bryan City Cemetery. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Louise’s memory to First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Carter Creek Pkwy, Bryan, Texas 77802, or to the charity of your choice.
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Luana Marina Rhodes
Luana Marina Rhodes
November 27, 1984 – April 8, 2015
Luana Marina Rhodes, 30, of Caldwell, went to be with her Lord on April 8, 2015. Services will be held at Noon on Saturday April 18, 2015 at Providence Baptist Church, C.R. 243, in Caldwell with Reverend Bob Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Providence.
Luana was born on November 27, 1984. She graduated from Caldwell High School in Caldwell, Texas. She will be missed by her loving mother, Myla Luana, and stepfather, Mario Aguilar, and her twin sons, Zach and Daniel Zacariaz.
Luana was an active member of the National Auctioneer’s Association. She was a talented award winning artist with an impressive portfolio. She was also an avid reader. She was a loving mother and enjoyed her time spent with the twins. She had a beautiful smile and was loved by many.
Luana leaves behind her twin sons Zach and Daniel Zacariaz; brothers Aaron and Kyle Kovar , stepbrother Alexander Aguilar; grandparents Harry and Wanda Comber; Uncles Marlon Rhodes and Gregory Comber; and a large extended family.
Her loving cousin Marielena Soler has set up a memorial for her sons Zach and Daniel, age 10. Go to fundly.com and search Luana Rhodes.
Please share memories and tributes to Luana at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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Rita Anne Iero
Rita Anne Iero January 8, 1937 – April 8, 2015 On April 8th of 2015 at 3:30am, Rita Anne Iero went into the loving arms of our Lord. Rita was born in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio, to Theodore and Rita McClintock. Little did she know at the time, but her caring nature toward her younger siblings Ted and Mary Jane would plant the seed for her career in nursing later on. Rita spent most of her childhood growing up in North Canton, Ohio. She attended college at Mount Union and returned to Canton to enter nursing school at Aultman Hospital. It would be there at Aultman that a love affair of a lifetime would begin. She met Dr. Domenico Iero from Reggio Calabria, Italy. They were married on July 11, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Church in Canton, Ohio. Rita and Domenico spent the first year of their marriage in Italy. During that time, she learned Italian perfectly and also mastered the art of Italian cooking from our Nonna. Realizing that medicine in America was so far advanced from that in Italy, Rita and Mimmo traveled back to Canton and raised four children. The Iero family would travel yearly to Reggio Calabria to spend their summers with their many relatives. Once the children were old enough, Rita returned to nursing in her husband’s office. They worked together until he retired in 1994, moving to Galveston, Texas. Rita Anne and Mimmo were then able to enjoy their children and 12 grandchildren. For their 50th wedding anniversary, they renewed their vows at St Anthony Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Rita lost the love of her life in April, 2010, but living close to her children provided her the support she needed to carry on. She lived a full life, always giving of herself to others. Our mom was kind, compassionate, brilliant, and just amazing. Her passing has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. Rita is survived by her children, Tony Iero and wife Emily of North Canton, Ohio, Phillip Iero, DDS, MD and wife Melissa of Bellaire, Texas, Joseph Iero, MD and wife Kimberly of College Station, Texas, and Marisa Beckley and husband Stephen of Katy, Texas. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Domenic, Anthony, Isabella, Lilia, Sofia, Alexa, Joseph, Giancarlo, Alessandro, Giacomo, Ashton, and Gabriela. A Rosary will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 507 East 26th Street in Bryan. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum.
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Esther Louise Kilpatrick
Mrs. Esther Louise (Bailey) Kilpatrick died on March 27, 2015, at her long-time residence, Presbyterian Village North, in Dallas, Texas. She was 94. Esther was born on August 7, 1920 in Keosaqua, Iowa, to her parents, David Earl Bailey and Frances Baird Bailey. After attending Iowa Wesleyan College and graduating from the Burlington, Iowa Nursing College, Esther worked as a nurse. In 1943 she married Warren Kilpatrick, then serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. After the end of the Second World War the Kilpatricks moved to Ames, Iowa, and in 1950 to Mediapolis, Iowa, where Warren established a veterinary practice. In 1968 the Kilpatricks moved to College Station, Texas, where Esther worked as a public health nurse while Dr. Kilpatrick served as a distinguished professor of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University. Since her husband died in 1981, Esther played a key role in establishing the Warren Kilpatrick Award, an award provided to an outstanding student in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Remaining active in the College Station community after her husband’s death, Esther was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Bryan. She held the position of nurse at the Presbyterian Church’s Mo Ranch as well as on board the Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s training ship, an adventure that included a training cruise to Portugal. In 1992, Esther moved to Dallas, where she became a vigorous leader in the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. There she led Bible studies and participated actively in prayer and social circles. Esther’s remaining time was dedicated to her large extended family and circle of friends. Above all she was a devoted wife and mother–the caring center of a large group of Baileys and Kilpatricks who found her an unfailing source of warmth, wisdom, and inspiration. Esther is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James Kilpatrick and Dr. Sharon Drolet; her son, Robert Kilpatrick; her daughter, Mary Kilpatrick, who was her mother’s kind and watchful caregiver in recent years; her son, John Kilpatrick; her sister Edith and brothers Fred and Dick; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and numerous family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren; her sisters Ruth and Edna and brothers Lee and Clyde; and her daughter, Linda. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 pm on April 18, 2015 in the Joyce Hall Library at Presbyterian Village North, 8600 Skyline Drive in Dallas to celebrate Esther’s life. Due to construction, the entrance to Joyce Hall is off Stults Road. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Presbyterian Village Foundation (Caring Fund), 8600 Skyline Drive, Dallas Texas 75243
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Mary Carolyn Gaston
Mary Carolyn Gaston, born March 20, 1936, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Frances Burnelle (Roark) Robertson and Benny Robertson, passed away peacefully in her home on April 5, 2015. Carolyn graduated from Hobbs High School in 1954, and soon thereafter married Kenneth Dale Gaston and started their family. They moved to Perryton, Texas for a short time and then on to Canadian, Texas where they raised their four children. They ran a service station and welding business. After Kenneth died, Carolyn worked at First National Bank and Wilbur Insurance and then became manager and shareholder in Hood Abstract Company. She also earned a broker license and started Gaston Real Estate Company. She was active in Epsilon Sigma Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, serving in local and state offices. She was a Chamber of Commerce Director, directed the Miss Hemphill County Pageant, taught adult classes in real estate principles and practices, was a charter member of the United Way Board, and served as Secretary-Treasurer of the local Salvation Army Service Unit. After he children began to make life on their own, Carolyn accepted a job in Bryan, Texas as manager of Associated Attorney’s Title Agency, now Aggieland Title Company, where she remained for more than 36 years. She loved her co-workers and considered them family. Carolyn married Dennis Billings in 1983. Eventually all of the children moved to the Bryan area, including Dennis’ son, Shane. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and they spent many happy hours together. She was active in B/CS Homebuilders Association, Realtors Association, B/CS Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Brazos Alumni Association. She received the “Professional Excellence” award from the Texas Land Title Association in 2011 and was a member of the A&M Church of Christ. Carolyn was preceded in death by her son Steven D. Gaston and her daughter Cheryl Gaston Dickinson; by both husbands Kenneth D. Gaston and Dennis Billings; by her parents; by her grandparents Richard A Roark and Elizabeth Caroline (Riggs) Roark; by her uncle, Rueben Riggs and his wife Cordilia (Aunt Dee); and by sister Martha Huckabee and her husband Jack. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Gaston Talley and two sons, Douglas Lee Gaston and Shane Lee Billings, and by four grandchildren, Ayvrie Dixon and her husband Josh and their two children Jace and Ashlyn; Brandon Dickinson and wife Heather; Ashlee Talley and her son Edward; and Cody Billngs. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Pilon and wife DeeAnn and their children Elizabeth Murdock and Richard Pilon Jr.; two nieces, Burnelle Huckabee and Kelley Huckabee Norsworthy and one nephew, Keith Huckabee; a step-father, Richard E. Pilon; and many cousins. Services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, at Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 East 29th Street in Bryan. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in support of Hospice Brazos Valley (www.hospicebrazosvalley.org).
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Dana Kristin Kilpatrick
Dana Kristin Kilpatrick
January, 7 1967 – April, 4, 2015
Dana Kristin Kilpatrick was born January, 7, 1967, and passed away April, 4, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Bob and Shirley Kilpatrick of Bryan, brother, Alan and his wife Cindy, and their daughters, Ashtyn and Sarah of Mansfield, Texas.
She was a 1985 graduate of Lamar High School in Arlington and briefly attended Stephen F. Austin State University. While in high school, Kris worked several summers at Six Flags over Texas as Games Area Foreman and later became Cash Control Supervisor.
After a short time in retail sales, she began her career in Customer Service with Kilpatrick Sales, Inc. and later became Administrative Assistant. She was an invaluable part of the company sales team and was highly respected by all.
Kris had an instinctive desire to please others, enjoyed stained glass, travel, doodling, and Aggie sports. She had a pleasing personality, a hearty laugh, and was loved by many.
She brought joy to the world around her and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, co-workers and all she met during her life’s journey.
Services are set for 11 am, Thursday, April, 9, 2015 at Christ United Methodist Church, 417 University Drive, College Station, TX 77840 . Reverend Jerry House and Reverend Tommy Myrick presiding.
Saturday, April 11, 2015- 10:30 AM; A Memory of life Service at First Methodist Church, 122 N Center St, Grand Prairie, Texas, Reverend Gifford Long presiding.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Kris’ can be made to newly formed Hope Center for grieve and consulting at Christ United Methodist Church, 4306 Hwy, 6 So, College Station,Texas 77845.
Please share memories and tributes to Dana at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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Viola Taylor
Viola Taylor, 89, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Carriage Inn. Cremation services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory in Bryan, Texas. Check back later for full obituary and funeral details. For more information contact
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Ralph Munoz Arredondo
Ralph Munoz Arredondo
December 15, 1934 – May 5, 2015
Ralph Munoz Arredondo, 80, of Bryan, went to be with his Lord on May 5, 2015. A time for family to receive friends will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 7 at Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 East 29th Street in Bryan. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM led by Msgr. John McCaffrey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 East 26th Street in Bryan with Father Patrick Ebner. Interment will follow at Bryan City Cemetery.
Ralph was born on December 15, 1934 to Martin Arredondo and Guadalupe Munoz Arredondo in Bryan. He worked his entire career for Pennwalt/Elf Atochem, starting as a warehouse stockman. He worked in many positions, working his way to plant manager. After working 40 years with the same company, he retired in 1997.
Ralph has been a member of St. Anthony and St. Joseph Catholic Churches. He had many hobbies like reading and playing dominoes. Ralph kept the grandkids toys and bikes working and enjoyed watching old western movies. Ralph had a green thumb and kept about a third of his yard as a vegetable garden. The rest of his lawn was always well manicured. He enjoyed cooking, especially barbeque; his menudo was reported the best around. Ralph was a real football fan, especially of his Texas A&M Aggies and Dallas Cowboys. While Ralph enjoyed all these things, they pale in comparison to his love for his family and the time spent with them.
He is preceded in death by siblings, Trinidad Arredondo, Sarah Rodriguez, Eleanor Perez, Tony Arredondo, and Laura Garza; daughter, Annie Arredondo; and great-grandson, Jay Corona Arredondo.
Ralph leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Veronica Chavez Arredondo; children, Ralph Arredondo Jr. and wife Charlotte, Martin Arredondo and wife Yolanda, Ruben Arredondo and wife Rosie, Johnny Arredondo and wife Molly, Donna Arredondo, Mario Arredondo and wife Becky, Michael Arredondo and wife Nancy, Lisa Arredondo and partner Richard Soto, and Ivy Arredondo; sister, Josie Vivero and husband Robert; along with 30 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, neighbors and coworkers, as well as friends and fellow church members.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice Brazos Valley (www.hospicebrazosvalley.org).
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Linda Faye Forsthoff
Linda Faye Forsthoff
January 20, 1944 – May 4, 2015
Linda Faye Forsthoff, 71, of Bryan, Texas, went to be with her Lord on May 4, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, to Arnold N. Paris and Lucille A. (Waldron) Paris. She attended school in Blossburg and graduated from North Penn High School in 1961. She married Freddie Forsthoff on June 3, 1961, and moved to Texas. She was married for 53 years and had two children, Michael A. Forsthoff of Columbia, Tennessee, and Pamela Forsthoff Harris of Arlington, Texas.
Linda was employed for many years in secretarial and office manager positions in several cities in Texas where Freddie was employed as a State Trooper. She retired in 2004.
The greatest joys of Linda’s life were her children and grandchildren. She never met a stranger and delighted in serving others. She was an active and devoted member of A&M Church of Christ. Her life was focused on serving the Lord in whatever capacity she could. Linda also enjoyed entertaining her family and friends in her home.
She was preceeded in death by her parents and a loving aunt, her sister and her father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Linda is survived by her beloved husband Freddie, her son Michael and Kimberly, her daughter Pamela and Carrol Harris and her grandchildren Jonathan Forsthoff and Matthew Forsthoff of Nashville, Tennessee, and Lauren Harris, Jessica Harris and Nolan Harris of Arlington, Texas.
A time for family to receive friends will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM on Friday, May 8, 2015 at A&M Church of Christ, 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway South in College Station. A celebration of life will begin at 11:00 AM, also at A&M Church of Christ.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Cherokee Home for Children (PO Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832 or www.chc4kids.org) or Still Creek Ranch (6055 Hearne Road, Bryan, TX 77808 or www.stillcreekranch.org).
Please share memories and tributes to Linda at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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From the Esten Family
“Thank you for a beautiful service. Thank you making my mother beautiful like she was in life. I was extremely pleased with everything you did for our family. Blessing to you and your family. Sincerely, Texanne Golding”
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Mary Susie Mendez
Mary Susie (Contreras) Mendez June 1, 1958 – May 2, 2015 Mary Susie (Contreras) Mendez, 56, of Bryan, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2015. A time for family to receive friends will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Hillier Funeral Home. A Pink Out Celebration and Rosary will begin at 6:00 PM at Hillier. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 507 E 26th St, Bryan, TX 77803 in Bryan with Msgr. John McCaffrey officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Bryan. Susie was born on June 1, 1958, to John and Cleotilde (Alvarado) Contreras in Hearne, TX. She spent most of her childhood in Hearne, and then moved to Hempstead, where she lived for several years. She finally moved to Bryan where she and her family settled down. In 2000, she met her knight in shining armor, Joe Mendez Sr., and they were married on February 23, 2008. Susie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan. She retired after 28 years from working at Texas A&M Soil and Crop Science Department. She enjoyed shopping, photography, yard sales, watching soap operas and Lifetime, barbequing, and playing SkipBo and UNO with her grandkids. She loved the company of her grandkids whom used to frequently sleepover at her house. She also cherished visiting her brothers, sisters, and extended family. Susie was a huge Texas A&M fan, even though her husband was a Longhorn. They enjoyed going out dancing, and spending time with each other. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Cleotilde, and her son, Christopher. Susie leaves behind her loving husband of 15 years, Joe Mendez Sr.; children, Gilbert and Lori Sifuentes, Celso Sifuentes III, Rosie and husband Joe Galindo, Joe Mendez Jr. and wife Lisa, Jessica and husband Daniel Hernandez; siblings, John Contreras Jr. and wife Sylvia of Bryan, Ralph Contreras and wife Rosa of Cameron, Tony Contreras and wife Nora of Grand Rapids, MI, David Contreras and wife Lynn of Houston, Martin Contreras and Anna of Hempstead, Mickey and husband Alex Herrera of Hempstead, Reyes Sosa of Calvert, Teresa and husband Joe Figueroa of Hempstead, Gracey and husband Nelson Pfeffer of Hempstead, Mary and husband Jeremy Edwards of Calvert, Gloria Contreras of Austin, Angel and husband Gary Heldenbrand of Hearne, six grandsons, thirteen granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org/ or to Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility at http://www.hospicebrazosvalley.org/donate.html.
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Paula Carroll
Paula Carroll, 73, of Bryan, passed away Thursday May 6, 2015, at her home. Cremation services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory in Bryan, Texas. Check back later for full obituary and funeral details. For more information contact
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