Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elba Hernandez, who passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 78.

Visitation for Elba be Be held at Colonial Funeral Home of Irving March 29, 2025 at 3:00 - 9:00pm

Mar 18, 2025

Funeral services for Lazaro Flores Govea, 50, of Dallas, TX, will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX. Father Alfred Garcia will be officiating. Family and friends may visit from 3:00 pm – 9:00pm, Monday, March 24, 2025, a rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM in...

Mar 18, 2025

Charlcy Evans Black, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Irving, Texas. She was born on August 1, 1931, in Paris, Texas, to Harry Evans and Lavada Denton Evans. Charlcy married Donald R. Black on March 10, 1953, and they were married for 61 years until his death in 2014.

A graduate of Paris High School, Charlcy...

Mar 16, 2025

Charles Edward Merriman, Sr., age 87, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Charles was born May 11, 1937, to Toy Cullen Merriman and Audrey Mitchell in Tupelo, Mississippi. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and his Lord Jesus Christ.

He is survived by daughters, Tina Lavail Merriman of Euless, Texas, Rebecca Lynn Evans and husband...

Mar 13, 2025

Irma Doris Rangel, 85, of Irving, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her residence in Irving. She was born on March 26, 1939, in Ben Bolt, TX, the daughter, Chris and Olivia Gonzales Rangel.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Service are under the...

Mar 10, 2025

Valentine "Val" Garcia, 71, of Irving, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 10, 2025 in Carrollton, TX. He was born on February 10, 1954 in Junction, TX to Pilar and Maria Enriquez-Garcia, Sr.

In 1972 Val was enlisted in the Marines and served for 20 years. During his enlistment he graduated in 1974 from...

Mar 7, 2025

Graveside services J. C. Porter, Jr, 86, of Irving will be held at 10:15 AM, Thursday, March 20th, at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, TX

J. C. passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Irving, TX. He was born November 28, 1938, in Duncan, OK, the son...

Mar 6, 2025

Sharon Snyder, 75, a beloved matriarch of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully at the Vitas Hospice in Dallas, Texas, on March 6, 2025, after a remarkable life well lived.

Born on October 23, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, Sharon grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1967.

Her life took...

Mar 5, 2025

Lawrence "Lonnie" Caldwell

Lonnie was born on October 5, 1960, in Dallas, TX, to William Carl and Sandra Riise Caldwell.

He passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his residence in Grand Prairie, TX.

For many years, Lonnie worked as an electrician. He had a deep love for life, his wife, family,...

Mar 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Deborah Ann Palmer

Mrs. Deborah Ann Palmer, age 65, peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home on Tuesday morning, March 4.

Born on October 20, 1959, in Dallas County, Deborah was the beloved daughter of Bill and Ann Roberts. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife,...

Feb 28, 2025

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,...

Feb 26, 2025

Memorial services for Pauline Haines, 88, of Irving will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062. There will be a gathering for family and friends at the chapel from 12 noon until service time on Saturday.

Pauline passed away Wednesday, February...

Feb 26, 2025

John L. Shelton Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 30, 1943, in Texarkana, Arkansas to John Leonard and Marie Bessie Shelton. After graduating from Hooks High School in 1961, he moved to Dallas, TX to continue his education.

In 1967...

Feb 21, 2025

Johnny Lee Welborn, a cherished family man, devout Christian, and respected business owner, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at the age of 81 in Carrolton, Texas. Born on March 1, 1943, in Durant, Oklahoma, to Johnnie and Naomi Welborn. Johnny's life was one marked by dedication, service, and an unwavering love for his family and God.

Feb 17, 2025

James William Cassels, a beacon of kindness and generosity, passed away peacefully at his son's house in The Colony, Texas, on February 17, 2025, while surrounded by family. Born on September 23, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, to J. W. and Doris Cassels. James's life was a testament to the power of thoughtfulness and community spirit.

James grew...

Feb 16, 2025

Connie Veach Young, 87, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Inspiration to All

Connie Veach Young, a cherished member of the Hackberry Creek of Las Colinas community and a dedicated best friend to all she encountered, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 7, 1938, in Illinois, Connie devoted her...

Feb 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Salvatore Romano, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 90. His extraordinary journey began on March 24, 1934, in Rutland, Vermont, where he was born to Italian parents, Salvatore John Romano and Mary...

Feb 10, 2025

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through...

Feb 9, 2025

Catherine Walsh, 90 of Bedford, TX was born on September 20, 1934, in New York, NY. She was the daughter of John and Catherine Coffee O'Neill. She passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Bedford, TX.

Left to cherish Catherine's memory is her children, Donna Walsh, Tom and Diane Walsh, Mike Walsh and Kathie and Ed Perrotta;...

Feb 9, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lyndon Ware passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, with his wife and

family by his side. Bob was born to Henry Grady Ware and Girdie Hutchison Ware on January 21,

1929, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He and his younger sister Ramona were raised in the shadows of the

Oklahoma A&M College...