Gary Kendrick Whitworth passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at seventy years old.  Gary was born March 8, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas to Larry K. Whitworth and Giulia Paronesso. Gary loved music, having played the trombone, and drawing.  Gary was a natural artist, whether it was drawing cars, or making drawings for cards as gifts to his family and friends, or the many helicopter drawings he did in honor of his father who retired from Bell Helicopter.  Gary lived with his mother caring for her until her death at the age of 94.  Gary was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of four years old.  He had many fond memories of Dr. Shirley Sweeney, an endocrinologist from Dallas and spending time at Camp Sweeney that was opened as a residential camp for children with diabetes in 1950. He was one of the kindest individuals, always with a pleasant disposition and expressed his gratitude. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmy Whitworth. Survivors: sister, Marian Lea and husband, Harold and their daughters, Jemila Lea, Amina Lea and Jessica Lea; brother, Tony Whitworth and his daughter, Jamie Dulock and sons, John and Ryan Whitworth. Along with a host of great nieces and nephews. The family also acknowledges the many loved ones that Gary leaves behind in the friends he made of the residents and staff members of Ashwood Court who gave him such great friendship and care over the many years he resided with them.

Graveside Service will take place at 10:00am Wednesday,  June 11, 2025 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas.

​With deep love and lasting respect, we remember Petra Rangel Olvera, known as Betty, who went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2025, at the age of 97.

Betty was a woman of strength, warmth, and determination - strong, stubborn, and loving all in one. She lived a full life surrounded by family, friends, and the things that brought her joy. ​She was known for her quilts which were full of beautiful patterns. She loved working and browsing at the flea markets, finding treasures and sharing laughs. As the years passed, she enjoyed working on puzzles or crafting her handmade confetti eggs each year. Betty also had a green thumb and a gentle touch for growing and nurturing her plants.
 
Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who know her, we will meet her again. May she rest easy with Jehovah Our God.
 
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Pedro Olvera; daughter, Gloria Van Putten; sons, Albert R. Olvera and Pete R. Olvera and grandson, Victor Olvera.

Survived by her sons, Lucio R. Olvera & wife, Cynthia from Houston, David R. Olvera & wife, Christina from Houston; daughters, Stella R. Olvera & husband, Jamie Cortez from Waco & Martina O. Banda & husband, Frank from Fort Worth. 

Her surviving siblings, Janie Rangel from Belton, Santos R. Garza from Waco, Ramona Rangel from Waco & Manuel C. Rangel from Fort Worth.

She has 24 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren & 8 great great grandchildren. Many nephews, nieces & friends who she also truly loved.

​Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Teaching Word Faith Center, 7712 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76134 with pastor, Joe Z. Barrera officiating.  Betty loved flowers, if you would like to show your love and support with having a flower arrangement ordered for her service, please have the order delivered directly to the church for her service.