Bedford, TX – On Friday April 21, 2023, at the age of 60, Linda Marie Martinez passed away after a long fight with multiples illnesses. Linda was born on January 1, 1963, in Racine, Wisconsin to Paul and Mary. She was very proud of and the happiest when she was around her grandkids. Always ready to snap a picture with her smile and sunglasses. Some of the things she enjoyed were listening to her oldies and taking care of her plants. Lin was studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and fought hard to continue to make changes in her life. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Mary Martinez; brother, Johnny Martinez; sisters, Anna Martinez and Virginia De La Garza; nephew, Samuel Martinez; grandson, Gabriel Navarro Jr. and beloved daughter, Christina “Kina” Martinez. Linda is survived by son, Carlos “Rino” Martinez Jr. and wife Cecilia; grandkids, Angelina, Gracie, Analysia, CJ, Amaya and great granddaughter, Adalina; Fiancé, Joe Martinez; sister, Beatrice Meek; brothers, Max Martinez and wife Rosemary, Paul Martinez and wife Nina and Vincent Martinez. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will welcome guests with a visitation from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Eventfully Yours Venue, 7640 NE Loop 820, Suite 110, North Richland Hills, 76180.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Hollingsworth, 81, announce her passing on Wednesday April 12, 2023, in Haslet, Texas. Nancy was born February 27,1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee to James Luther and Evelyn Frances Shepard. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Dharl Keith Hollingsworth, and her sister, Shirley Ann Baker. She will be forever remembered and loved by her son and daughter in law, Dharl Keith II and Beth Hollingsworth; her grand children and spouses, Stephanie and Patrick Leslie and Joshua and Falyn Hollingsworth and her great grandchildren, Megan and Madelyn Leslie and Morgan Hollingsworth; her nephew and his spouse, Charles and Terry Alexander and many other family members and friends. At her request, no service will be held. Instead, her family asks that you celebrate her life by keeping her in your thoughts, prayers, and stories. Shirley Ann Smith Baker, 87, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born in Darbyville, Ohio to Edith and Zebulan Smith. At the age of 6 they moved to Columbus (German Village) where at the age of 17 met her husband Edwin Baker. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 69 years; daughter Trea Magers, husband Brian; grandson, Ryan Hampton, wife Antoinette, great grandsons, Max and Cole; granddaughter Erin Raber, husband Zach; grandsons, Ayden and Owen; granddaughter Jessica Correll, husband David; great grandson Reed: Son, John Baker, wife Chris; grandson EJ; granddaughter, Emily (deceased) great grandson, Colin; great granddaughter Journey; granddaughter Nicole: daughter, Tracy Groves, husband Steve; granddaughter Cortney Cooper,husband Forrest; great grandsons, Gage and Lane; granddaughter, Lindie Sjogren,husband Seth; great granddaughters, Abigail and Skyler, great grandson, Spencer: son Bradley, wife Missy, grandson, Griffin. They moved to Texas in 1990 to begin their golden years enjoying traveling and spending time with all their family who love her very much. LaVerne (Penny) Wright, 71, of Keene TX passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Penny was born May 29, 1951, to Jim and LaVerne Wright in Kennedale TX. She is survived by her daughter, Robyn; grandchildren, Jacob, Cody and Michael; great grandchildren, Serenity, Justus Orion, Lincoln, Bo and Joyia; sister, Loraine; nephews, Josh, Travis, and Joseph; nieces, Tammy, April, Shelby and Emily; great nephews, D.J., Kaegan, Ryan, Caden, Jax, Ian; great nieces; Savannah, Gabrielle, Angel, Leah, Riley, Abigail, Kyleigh and Anastasia. Penny enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved ELVIS, tacos, dancing, music and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Caron Faye (Weston) New, 79, an adored and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed from this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her home in Granbury, Texas. She was born in Sayre, Oklahoma on March 20, 1943, to Clifford L. Weston and Flossie Ruth (Kingham) Weston. She was a twin and the third of seven siblings to survive infancy. Caron initially lived on a farm at Meridian, Oklahoma, but moved into the town of Sweetwater at the age of one when her father was drafted into World War II. At the end of the war, her family moved to the Puryear Ranch until 1950. Caron started school at Sweetwater School until her family moved back to Meridian to live on her grandparents’ farm. She attended Meridian School until it closed in 1956, and then transferred to Sweetwater School until she graduated from high school in 1961. Caron was a go-getter her entire life. As a youngster, she worked hard on her family farm and for their neighbors in cotton, maize, and broomcorn fields. She also worked in the school cafeteria during high school to help ends meet. Shortly after high school Caron married the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) New. They made their home in Sayre with their daughter Charolette. In the early years of marriage, Caron held multiple jobs while attending Sayre Junior College. She graduated with honors from Sayre Junior College and worked for approximately 20 years at Sayre Memorial Hospital where she helped convert the hospital from paper ledgers to computers—first punch cards, then magnetic tape, then floppy disks. While working full-time at the hospitals in Sayre and later Elk City, Caron continued her college education by traveling over 100 miles round trip for college classes. After 25 years of attending college the hard way, she graduated with honors from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1986, just one day before her daughter graduated with honors at the University of Oklahoma. After college she served as the business manager at Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite, Oklahoma, where she retired to spend time traveling around the world and, most importantly, to be closer to her beloved grandson Andrew. You cannot imagine a more doting grandmother. She is certainly missed. Caron was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Deanna Crawford, and her twin sister Sharon Shirley (who passed on December 3, 2022). She is survived by her husband Jerry of the home; her daughter Charolette Noel (and son-in law Alan) of Granbury, Texas; her grandson Andrew Noel of Huntsville, Alabama; her siblings Clifford Stanley Weston (and his wife Kay) of Lubbock, Texas; Linda Hartley of Austin, Texas; Holly Whitten (and her husband Tom) of Winter Park, Colorado; and Mark Weston (and his wife Sha) of Cotopaxi, Colorado; and many extended family and friends. Graveside services for the inurnment will take place at Delhi Cemetery near Sayre, Oklahoma on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon at UrbanHouse on Main Street in Sayre. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Caron’s memory to First Baptist Church of Reydon, PO Box 116, Reydon, OK 73662. Bryan Robert Burke, 75, of Fort Worth Texas passed away on February 10, 2023 of a stroke. Bryan was born to Robert and Bonnie Bryan Burke in La Porte, Indiana. After Bryan graduated from Bonita High School, La Lerne CA he proudly enlisted in the Marines, then on to study law. After graduating college with a degree in law, Bryan moved to Oregon and helped create the Spring Valley Fire Department and became fire chief in Salem Oregon. He owned and operated a computer business, ABUCUS Computers, in Salem, Oregon. Bryan moved to Texas and started, owned, and operated ATC Group flight training where he taught many to fly, as well as give check rides, including his step sons, Mat & Greg. Then he continued on to work for Bombardier as well as owning and operating Avpro Resources. In 1989 just before Valentine's Day, Bryan met his wife Enice. Bryan and Enice traveled coast to coast and over the pond for business and pleasure enjoying 33 years of marriage. Rarely did you find these two apart, a love story that started just before Valentine's Day and came to an end with Bryan’s last breath just before Valentines Day. Bryan is preceded in death by his beloved niece Nicole, niece Sarah, great grand daughter Rorie, Grandson Theodore. Bryan is survived by his loving wife Enice Burke, his three children, (son) Timothy & Teresa Burke of Rogers Arkansas. (Daughter) Kristine & Chad Minnich of Silverton Oregon. (Daughter) Melissa & Brandon Gregory of Dallas Oregon. (Stepson) Mat and Dana Haskins of Fort Worth Texas. (Stepson) Greg and Monique Haskins of Atlanta Georgia (Brother) Dennis Burke. (Sister) Michelle Rathfelder. Bryan proudly had 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. There will be a private family memorial held. There will not be a formal funeral/burial service. James P. Schwend and Betty J. Kinnibrugh-Schwend were called to Heaven to be with God on December 20, 2022 and later Betty on February 11, 2023. James was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to James Gordan Schwend and Thalia Irene Wolfe-Schwend on December 4, 1942. He lived and went to school in Wichita Falls, before enlisting in the US Army. After serving in the US Army, he went on to attend college where he attained a degree in Civil Engineering. In between that time, he met and later married the love of his life of 56 years, Betty Jo Kinnibrugh-Schwend. Betty was born in Benjamin, Texas to Orville Roland Kinnibrugh and Joardis Gray-Kinnibrugh on July 27, 1944. She grew up and went to school in Vera, Texas before attending college at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, where she met and fell in love with James. They would later get married before moving to Fort Worth, Texas. Once settled in Fort Worth, they decided to start a family and get involved in their community. Both loved to worship the lord and after visiting a couple churches, the fell in love with the lords work at North Richland Hills Baptist Church, where they were members 30 years. James was an active leader in many aspects of church, helping Betty with teaching Sunday school, but his passion was helping with the Royal Ambassadors, a youth program to teach kids how to become leaders for Christ. Betty’s commitment to the lord involved teaching Sunday school and later being one of the co-founders of the church pre-school program, which still exist today. In the 1990’s, God had different plans for Betty, so the pre-school program that she started at church was extended to the home where Betty and James (and her daughter Scherry), reached out to many children throughout the community. Outside of the lord’s work, James and Betty were loving parents and grandparents. They both are survived by their children, Scherry E. Schwend-Creech (and husband Wylie), James R. Schwend (and wife Emily), Stephen W. Schwend, and grandchildren, Justin, Sarah, Jonathan and lastly Ryker. Funeral Services will be held at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Friday, March 10th at 1:00 pm. Donald (Don) Ray Parker, 75, of North Richland Hills, TX, passed away on February 8, 2023. Don was born on July 10, 1947 to Howard and Hazel Parker in Honey Grove, TX. He served in the US army in Vietnam from 1966-1968. He spent many years as a brick mason across DFW and OKC - he could tell you every wall, fence, mailbox, etc. he built when you drove by. He spent his early years competing in shuffle board tournaments, winning many, and his retirement playing solitaire and watching his TV that could be heard from a mile away. Don was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Howard Parker; brother, Paul Parker; sister, Mary Day; daughter, Kimberly Parker and son Jason Parker. He is survived by his sister, Darla Arnell; daughter, Dhonia Harrell and her husband, David; son, Don Parker; grandchildren, Justin Parker and his wife, Bekka, Jared Parker and his wife, Bailey Parker, Baylee Davis and her fiancé, Chuck Corder, Whitley Harrell, Aren Voyles and his fiancé, Kaylee Mullendore, Jaci Parker, Camryn Parker; great grandchild, Keira Parker; niece, Tammy Day and her fiancé, Danny Hernandez. Zada Marie Carter Milholen, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 7:10 AM.Services: Pioneer Dr. Baptist Church in Irving Texas viewing January 26th 5-7PM funeral January 27th. 10 AM burial following at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Zada was born in Friona, TX, October 29,1931 to Dewey Carl and Martha Alvin Carter. Zada’s mom raised 4 daughters by herself,(Zada being the youngest), while working 2 and 3 jobs at a time. Her mom taught the girls the love of Christ and sent them to church every Sunday. She played basketball through her school years. Zada got married right after graduation from high school to Kenneth Heady and they both worked the rest of their lives. She started out as a roller skating carhop, a meat butcher and a cashier among many other jobs. She started bowling and playing 42 during her young life and carried those activities throughout her life. Zada and Ken moved to Irving in the summer of 1967 Carl’s senior year and Randy’s 1st grade year. She immediately went to work at Krogers and worked there for 18 years. Ken died while Randy was in school and she married Tony. When Zada retired from Krogers she couldn’t just stay home so she went to work at the Irving Police Dept., as a volunteer, at the main desk. She worked there for 17 years. She was a long time member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Irving, Tx., serving the Lord while enjoying friends and family. She relived her life through the lives of her grandchildren’s eyes sharing all their adventures. She left us with memories that will help fill the void created in our hearts by her passing. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She is preceded in death by: Parents Dewey and Martha Carter, Husbands: Kenneth Heady and Tony Milholen, one grand child and three sisters. She is survived by sons: Carl wife Judy Heady, Randy wife Yvonne Heady, grandchildren Kevin wife Stephanie Heady, Chance wife Stephanie Heady, Michael and Courtney Heady, great-grandchildren Kameron wife Rainey Heady, Karson wife Alex Heady, Christian, Reed and Chloe Heady, Hayden and Brady Heady great- great grand children Hunter and Duke Heady. Deacon Ernest S. Barrera, Jr., 92, of the Great State of Texas, peacefully “relocated to heaven” on January 4, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by his family. Ernest was born October 26, 1930 to Sally and Ernest Barrera, Sr. Ernest was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Esperanza (Hope) Figueroa Barrera. He is survived by his children Butch (Amy) Barrera, Ron (Michele) Barrera, Rick (Dora) Barrera, Yvonne (Scott) Reddoch, grandchildren Jeremy (Aja) Barrera, Gabriel (Desiree) Barrera, Jerilee Barrera, Jason (Courtney) Reddoch, Jace (Tashanna) Barrera, Ricky Barrera, Tanner Reddoch, and Colton Reddoch, great grandchildren, Kaiya & Eden Barrera, Brooke & Brynn Barrera, Kara & Raegan Barrera, MaryGrace Reddoch & Ryker Heinold, Jordan (Stephanie), Anthony, Angelee, Rose, and Avery Heredia, and great great grandchildren, Eliza & Ezryn Heredia.
Ernest was raised in the hills of Helotes, Texas and was the oldest of 9 children. They enjoyed an active and adventurous life with their parents and huge extended family. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in San Antonio in 1949 where he was a Lieutenant Colonel of the ROTC. He was an excellent marksman earning many awards during his high school years, as well as using that skill to feed his family for many years. Ernest held many positions from carpentry to salesman of power tools to finally owning his own insurance agency until he retired in 1992. Dad and Mom traveled the country in their motor home and were blessed to visit every state before settling in Waelder, Texas. The life lessons and positive example he set for his family will never be forgotten. Ernest was generous with his time, always willing to help others with car problems,leaking faucets, building houses, etc. He could fix or build ANYTHING. He was skilled in all aspects of carpentry, home building, fireplaces, decks, bookcases, electricity, rock work, plumbing, and the list goes on and on. Those that he helped or gave one of his creations to still have those treasures from Ernest. He was an avid fisherman and knew the Texas Gulf Coast better than any guide. Our Dad loved TESTINGboundaries and his least favorite word was NO! 😊 To honor our Dad’s wishes, he will be cremated and a private service with his children and grandchildren will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Universal Health Resources (Universal Hospice), 1208 Country Club Lane, Fort Worth, TX, 76112. |
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