Obituaries

Mia Cataleya Pena

Mia Cataleya Pena

Aug 31, 2017

Mia Cataleya Pena, infant daughter of Benjamin Rene Pena and Ana Julia Segovia, passed away on August 31, 2017 at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center in Irving at the age of 7 months, 10 days. Mia is survived by her parents; siblings, Brandon Martinez, Angel Monterosa and Kimberly Martinez; grandmother, Felicia Martinez and grandfather, Orlando Segovia. The family will...

Ben F. Williamson

Ben F. Williamson

Aug 29, 2017

Ben F. Williamson, Sr., a 45-year resident of Irving, and most recently of Southlake, died on August 29, 2017 at the age of 93. He was born in Iredell, Texas to R. J. and Lois (Miller) Williamson on August 24, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty of Irving; children: Ben Frank Williamson, Jr., and wife,...

Lyda F. Mcalister

Lyda F. Mcalister

Aug 22, 2017

Lyda F. McAlister, 85, formerly of Irving, died in Little Rock, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 22. Lyda was born on November 23, 1931 in Mingus, Texas to Bert Louis and Viola (Aaron) Viean. She married Charles Wayne McAlister in Strawn, Texas on November 2, 1952. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2006. She is survived by her son...

Sherry Lynne Gragg

Sherry Lynne Gragg

Aug 21, 2017

Sherry Lynne Gragg, a resident of Irving for 51 years, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2017, at the age of 73. She was born December 1, 1943 in Dallas, TX to James Arthur (Jay) Gragg and Catherine Jones Gragg. Sherry is survived by her sister, Kimberly OConnor Grubb; one nephew, Michael Ryan OConnor; one niece, Jillian...

Christine Gwidt Appelman

Christine Gwidt Appelman

Aug 20, 2017

We lost our precious Christine on Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was a beautiful, talented, loving, and caring person who found her greatest joys in life in promoting the happiness and alleviating the suffering of those God had given her to love. Loving wife and best friend to husband Mark Appelman. Beloved daughter of Margaret (Grueninger-Gwidt) Larkin and David R....

Coleta M. Taylor

Coleta M. Taylor

Aug 15, 2017

TAYLOR, Coleta M Jan. 27, 1935 Aug. 15, 2017 Coleta was born in Bremond, TX to Earlie and Nora Evans Kornegay on a Sunday morning in her familys home. She accepted Jesus as her savior at the age of 8 and was baptized in the Church of Christ in Flatonia, TX. She has made Irving, TX her home since 1985,...

Camilla Webb Louis

Camilla Webb Louis

Aug 12, 2017

Camilla Webb Louis, 65, a resident of Irving the past 17 years, died Saturday at Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center in Irving. Born December 22, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Mary Alyce Webb Louis. She was an apartment complex service manager in the Dallas area for many years. Preceded in...

Mary Moreno

Mary Moreno

Aug 12, 2017

Mary Moreno, 81, a resident of Irving, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Born September 24, 1935 in Mumford, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Maldonado and Delores Perez Maldonado. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Irving. She married Pete Moreno August 27, 1955 in...

Susie Helen Austin

Susie Helen Austin

Aug 9, 2017

In the early hours of August 9th, Susie Austin, lost her battle with cancer. She was at her home in Irving, beside her loving family. Susie was passionate about many things, of those, family was among the most important. She especially enjoyed hosting holiday parties and get togethers, working on the family charity; The Courageous Kids Project, singing, dancing, watching...

Joe Nunez

Joe Nunez

Aug 5, 2017

Jose Peche Angel Nuez, a long time Irving resident, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 76. Jose Nuez is lovingly remembered by his four children, Joe Henry Nuez of Irving, Texas, Debra Toledo of Irving, Texas, Sandra Garcia of Jacksboro, Texas, and Diana Lopez of Houston, Texas. He is survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren...

Marie Michele

Marie Michele

Aug 5, 2017

Marie Santina Phillips Michele was born October 6, 1935 in Tallulah, Louisiana to Charles and Sarah (Scurria) Phillips. She graduated from Tallulah High School in 1954 and attended Louisiana Tech before she married Johnny Toney Michele on November 25, 1956 in Tallulah. Marie enjoyed being a homemaker for many years and later in her life began working at the Apparel...

Orlando Oliveras

Orlando Oliveras

Aug 5, 2017

Orlando Oliveras, 70, died on August 5, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. Orlando was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Candido and Carmen (Rodriguez) Oliveras on September 20, 1946. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Glorita Oliveras; daughters: Lymari Oliveras, Yanira Oliveras-Ortiz and husband Carlos and Lilimar Oliveras; grandchildren:Juliana, Carolina and Mariana. He was a member...

Jordan Lee Stanford

Jordan Lee Stanford

Aug 2, 2017

Jordan Lee Stanford, 32, of Austin, formerly of Waco and Irving, died Wednesday in Austin. Born February 8, 1985 in Irving, he is the son of Larry G. and Kathleen Reynolds Stanford. Uncle Jo Jo as he was affectionately known by his nieces and nephews, enjoyed woodworking, games nights with friends, playing video games, electronics and pursuit of knowledge in...

Ricky Jones

Ricky Jones

Aug 2, 2017

Originally from Charles City, Virginia, Ricky was a proud graduate of Virginia State University where he was a member of the football team and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Starting his career as an educator, he eventually held various positions in telecommunications and lived in different parts of the United States as his career grew. For the past 19 years,...

Lee Douglas Russell

Lee Douglas Russell

Aug 1, 2017

Lee Russell, 70, a life-long resident of Irving, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center in Irving. Born August 31, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Billy Lee Douglas and Jackie Loper Douglas. She graduated from Irving High School and was a floral designer at Community Florist of Irving and the floral department...

Dorothy Pearl Fredrick

Dorothy Pearl Fredrick

Jul 31, 2017

Dorothy Pearl Sandefer Fredrick died peacefully in her sleep on Monday July 31st 2017, at her home in Flower Mound, Texas, just one month shy of her 99th birthday. She was born on September 7, 1918 to William Asbury Sandefer and Della Lee Holybee Sandefer in Graford, TX. She was the 6th of 10 children, all of whom have proceeded...

Claire Adele Barber

Claire Adele Barber

Jul 29, 2017

Claire Adele Barber, 23, of Irving, TX died Saturday July 29th at John Sealy Hospital, University of Texas Medical Center in Galveston from complications of septic shock due to a wound that became infected. She was born on August 18, 1993, in Denton, TX. Claire was the light of our lives. She grew up always smiling and brightening everyones world...

Jack L. Norris

Jack L. Norris

Jul 29, 2017

JACK L. NORRIS, age 91, a resident of Irving since 1969, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at a local care center. Born December 4, 1925 in Caddo Mills, TX, he was the son of the late Lloyd Monroe Norris and Jackie Frances McKee Norris. He was married June 1, 1946 to Juanita Lindsey in East Prairie, Missouri. She preceded him...

Johnny Stark

Johnny Stark

Jul 28, 2017

JOAN J. JOHNNY STARK, 72, a resident of Irving for 43 years, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in Irving. Born January 27, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lehman Wiley Johns and Martha Belle Lee Johns. She married Ralph J. Stark November 1979 in Irving. She was a...

Lena Angotta

Lena Angotta

Jul 28, 2017

LENA ANGOTTA (CATAPANO), age 85, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 in Fort Worth. She was born on March 3, 1932 to Biagio and Angelina (Amendola) Catapano in Brooklyn, NY. Lena moved to Texas in 1993 and was a member of St. Lukes Catholic Church, in Irving, TX. Preceded in death by her children, Anthony Angotta and Ann Marie...