All Obituaries

James Wade Doraty, 81, of Galveston, Texas passed away late Friday night January 14, 2022, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas. James W. Doraty was born April 20, 1940, in Bagwell, Texas to Gladys and Jack Doraty. Shortly after James was born, his family moved to Galveston, Texas where James lived much of his life. At the age of 17, James made the heroic decision to join the USMC where he served his 1st tour of 4 years. James then joined the 1st police academy of the Galveston...

Antonio "Tony" James Quevedo, 84, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday January 12, 2022, at Friendship Haven nursing home in Friendswood Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Emken- Linton Funeral Home in Texas City Antonio James Quevedo was born March 1,1937 in Texas City. He...

Bobby Martinez, sixty-seven years old, of Texas City, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence in League City surrounded by his loving family.      Bobby, affectionately known as “Papa”, loved God, his country, and spending time with his family.  He was involved in his church community, having served as a Sunday School teacher and ACTS member.  He was extremely proud of his military service and loved flying the American flag. ...

Montez Polson Hood, 99, of League City, TX, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at home. Graveside service will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 at Leesburg Cemetery in Leesburg, TX. Montez was born June 14, 1922 in Blodgett, TX as the youngest of 11 children. She was a homemaker, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Charter Member of Northside Baptist Church in Texas City, TX and a volunteer of many years with Meals on Wheels in Newsome, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully in his long time residence in Texas City on January 1, 2022. He is proceded in death by his parents, Miguel A. Pompa Lopez and Maria Arriaga Pompa: his brothers, Benjamin Pompa, Jesus Pompa and his sisters, Angelita Pompa Aguirre, Graciela Pompa Cadena and his daughter, Gracie Pompa. Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Graciela Santos Pompa; daughter, Martha Santos; his son, Miguel A. Pompa...

Rick Garza, 39, of Texas City, born on November 6,1982, passed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Rick was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved spending time with his family, especially his niece who was the light of his life. He was the kind of person that would give his all to you. Rick never met a stranger. He enjoyed going to the casinos, playing cards and attending sport events. Rick was a sport enthusiasts his favorite teams were the Houston Astros and the Arizona Cardinals. He is...

Ralph L. Garrett, 84, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Silver Pines Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 with a visitation from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park. Ralph L. Garrett was born September 2, 1937 in Cushing, Oklahoma. He was the son of Ralph and Ethyl Garrett. Ralph was the husband and widower of Vernice Pritchard...

Pete Mata Martinez Jr., 52, of Dickinson, was born on June 11, 1969, endured a week and a half long battle in intensive care, finally succumbing to a severe illness. He passed on Thursday, December 23, 2021, and went to be with his favorite, who he called "God, my Father in heaven." Pete was surrounded by his children throughout his entire fight in the hospital, through to his last and final breath. Funeral services for Pete M. Martinez, Jr. will be held 11:00, Friday,...

On the morning of December 15, 2021 at 5:57 a.m., Jerry passed away peacefully after a 9 month battle with cancer. Jerry was being comforted by family members at his home in Elm Mott, TX. Jerry was 88 years old. Jerry was born in Gary, Indiana on March 7, 1933. He was the 3rd born of Verus C. Gerhardt and the first born of Margaret L. and Verus C. Gerhardt. of Gary Indiana. Jerry quit school in 6th grade to help his parents support the family. As a young man, Jerry worked as a Pin Setter...