Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Alfaro, Sarai

Alfaro, Sarai

Apr 4, 2017

Sarai Escamilla Alfaro, 25, was called home on April 4, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Sarai was blessed with a large and loving family. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the...

Hinze-Henry, Effie Frances

Hinze-Henry, Effie Frances

Apr 4, 2017

Effie Frances Hollingshead Hinze was born in Dallas, Texas on August 24, 1932 to Clarence and Cleola Hollinghead and passed away in Plano, Texas on April 4, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Effie grew up in Dallas, married and moved to Sealy, Texas in the late 1940's. She was mother to six children and grandmother or "moo-moo" to...

Simmons, Terry Lynn

Simmons, Terry Lynn

Apr 3, 2017

Terry Lynn Simmons, age 62, completed his life's journey on April 3, 2017. He leaves behind his wife, Karen, of 41 years, son Jordan and his wife Lauren, son Adam, daughter Shannon, and two brothers Don and Pete, and their wives Betty and Linda. Terry was a giant in the legal community, both in his contributions and in his heart....

Anthony, Irma

Anthony, Irma

Apr 3, 2017

Irma Anthony of Dallas, Texas passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 66. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website. Arrangements are under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home 10116 E. NW Highway Dallas, Texas 75238 214.340.8008

Humphrey, Roger

Humphrey, Roger

Apr 2, 2017

Roger Humphrey, age 75, of Dallas, Texas passed away late Sunday, April 2, 2017 from complications following a hip replacement and several other serious health issues. Camille, his devoted wife of 45 years, was with him at their home in Dallas at the time of his death. Mr. Humphrey experienced many health problems over the past several years and was...

Simon, John H.

Simon, John H.

Apr 2, 2017

John Simon was born October 12, 1949. His brothers, Larry and Ernest, preceded him in death. He leaves his wife of 14 years, Sue Simon; his son, Corey Simon, and his wife, Kara Simon, and his grandson, Ashton; his daughter, Tracy Simon, and her companion, Peter Roesset; his daughter-in-law, Mandy Leap, and her husband, Nate Leap, and his grandsons, Ethan...

Krusinowski, Karen A.

Krusinowski, Karen A.

Apr 2, 2017

Karen A. Krusinowski was born October 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on April 2, 2017 in Plano, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Todd) Edge, Son, Robert Krusinowski; grandchildren, Michele, Jame & Lauren Brink and her loving brother, and sister -in-law Ronald & Joanne Krusinowski. Karen was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert...

Fenlon, Peter G.

Fenlon, Peter G.

Apr 1, 2017

Peter Gerald Fenlon age 83 of Dallas, Texas passed away April 1, 2017. Peter was born on June 20th, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a first generation American born to parents William J. Fenlon and Hanora Enright. Peter grew up with three sisters Joan, Noreen, and Catherine. As Peter grew he was educated at Visitation Catholic School, St. Rita...

Rich, Pastor Homer H.

Rich, Pastor Homer H.

Mar 30, 2017

Reverend Homer Rich, 90, of McKinney, a remarkable husband, father, grandfather and man of God, was gracefully lifted into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Reverend Rich began life on November 14, 1926 at his parents' rural home in Stratton, Colorado. A Dr. Homer arrived by horse and...

Gonzales, Robert H.

Gonzales, Robert H.

Mar 29, 2017

Robert Henry "Bob" Gonzales, 76, of Irving, Texas passed away on March 29, 2017. He was born to Primetivo Gonzales and Dominga Constancio on February 2, 1941 in Dallas, Texas. Growing up in Little Mexico he met and married the love of his life, Lydia Gonzalez, on February 10, 1963 and they had 2 daughters. Bob retired from Tom Thumb...

Key, Francis Rosie Lee

Key, Francis Rosie Lee

Mar 29, 2017

Francis Rosie Lee Gallagher Key, 74, of Lancaster, Texas passed away on March 29, 2017 at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas of natural causes. Francis was born on June 13, 1942 in Berkley, California to Lee Roy Gallagher and Inez Brown. On August 1, 1959 she married the love of her life, Gerald Wayne Key and was a devoted...

Diamond, Harry E.

Diamond, Harry E.

Mar 29, 2017

Harry E. Diamond, loving husband, dad, and Poppy, passed away on March 29, 2017. He was born on January 14, 1931 to Harry and Florence (Schroth) Diamond. After serving in the Army in Korea, Harry married Betty (Lasher) Diamond and they had three children. Harry enjoyed playing golf, was an avid Civil War buff, and loved to make people laugh...

Irene Burleson

Irene Burleson

Mar 24, 2017

Elizabeth Irene Burleson passed from this life on Friday, march 24, 2017. She was born on February 4, 1923 in Fulbright, Texas to Elsie and Jeff Bagley. She was valedictorian of her high school class and attended Paris Junior College and The University of North Texas, where she did graduate work. After graduation from UNT, she taught Typing, Shorthand, and...

Mathieu, Mary Jane

Mathieu, Mary Jane

Mar 24, 2017

Deaconess Mary Jane Mathieu passed away on March 24, 2017 due to complications resulting from a bilateral stroke. She was 78. Born an only child on August 14, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota to George Leonard "Len" and Eleanor Erickson. Mary Jane married Leo George Mathieu on August 14, 1963 after a brief courtship while he was an aspiring Braniff...

Porta, Marilyn Jean

Porta, Marilyn Jean

Mar 24, 2017

Marilyn Jean Carpenter Porta, age 89 years, passed away peacefully on the night of Friday, March 24, 2017. Marilyn, known to all as "Mimi", the only child of the late George Dayton Carpenter and Mayme Opal Pecha Carpenter, was born on October 2, 1927 in Beatrice, Nebraska. Mimi Carpenter was raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where she attended Minne Lusa Grade...

Box, Gary Lynn

Box, Gary Lynn

Mar 23, 2017

Gary Box, 59, died on March 23rd, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. His Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 2nd at White Rock Lake Park - Dreyfuss Point at 10AM. Gary was born on July 14th, 1957 in Garland, Texas to Joe and Betty Box. He was a graduate of South Garland High School. He enjoyed jogging...

Daniel  Michael Flater

Daniel Michael Flater

Mar 20, 2017

Daniel Michael Flater , 66, of Garland Texas formerly Muskegon Michigan , passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2017 surrounded by family. The memorial service will be held in Michigan in June. Date and time to be determined. Daniel was born in Alma Michigan on June 28, 1950 . He graduated from Montague High School. Daniel was married...

Vivian  Inez Hendricks

Vivian Inez Hendricks

Mar 20, 2017

Mrs. Vivian Inez (Pace) Reed-Hendricks finished her race and completed the task the Lord Jesus had given her, entering eternal life on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Denton County, Texas. She was born January 22, 1947 in Cooke County, Texas. Her parents were Columbus Preston Pace and Josephine (Hampton) Pace. She lost her biological father with in the first month...

Rocky  James Smithson

Rocky James Smithson

Mar 18, 2017

Rocky James Smithson, Jr., 39 of Lewisville, TX passed away on March 18, 2017 of lung cancer. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 on Friday, March 24, at Temple Baptist Church in Flower Mound, TX. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Flower Mound Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gateway Funerals and Cremations. Rocky was...

Berry, Chuck A.

Berry, Chuck A.

Mar 18, 2017

Whether you heard his tracks that helped mold American Rock n Roll, or you first heard "Johnny B. Goode" when Michael J. Fox played it in 1985, almost everyone has been touched by the music of Chuck Berry at some point. Born in 1926 in St. Louis, Charles Anderson Berry has had a life and career just as varied as...

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