Obituaries

Fernando Cruz

​ A Life Well Lived: Fernando Cruz (1983-2025) ​Fernando Cruz, a man who truly loved life and those in it, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2025, at the age of 42. A lifelong Texan, he was born in Richmond on August 16, 1983, and lived in Houston. ​For 23 years, Fernando was the Lead Maintenance

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Harry Scott Shanks

Harry Scott Shanks passed away on November 13, 2025 in Katy Texas.  Harry was born in Leonard, Texas on December 17, 1936 to Edward Shanks and Mary Frances Shanks.  They moved to Palacios, TX to manage a movie theatre and then moved to Victoria Texas in 1941 to work for Frels Theater Company.  Harry was

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Cindy Marie Gims

Cindy Marie Gims, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 57 on October 23, 2025. Cindy was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Irene Simien and Curley Antoine, and was lovingly cared for by her stepfather, Joseph Guillory. She attended Sulphur High School and

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Demarcus Dickey

DeMarcus Daray Dickey Sunrise May 21, 1991 – Sunset October 9, 2025 DeMarcus Daray Dickey was born on May 21, 1991, in Houston, Texas, to Lashonda Rogers and Alton Dickey. DeMarcus was full of life, always optimistic, and carried a bright spirit that touched everyone who knew him. He had a deep love for learning

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Maria P. Romo

Maria P. Romo 10/26/1981 – 10/24/2025 Maria P. Romo, de 43 años, partió a su descanso eterno el 24 de octubre del 2025 en Houston, TX. María nació el 26 de octubre de 1981. La sobreviven su esposo (Reynaldo Sánchez),  sus hijos (Debra Ally, Emme Marie y Reynaldo Mateo), su mamá (Debra H. Rodriguez), sus

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