Patsy Bryan Turk
PORT O’CONNOR – After a lengthy battle with cancer, Patsy ‘Pat’ Bryan Turk entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, May 14, 2015 where she was greeted with open arms by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born in Nederland, Texas, on June 5, 1938 to the late Oscar and Bertie Bryan, and was the youngest of five daughters.
She was a prominent and devoted member of the Port O’Connor community for over 25 years: Port O’Connor Womens Birthday Club, First Baptist Church of Port O’Connor (where she was also the Church’s Sunday School secretary), the greeter and desk worker at the Senior Tuesday Luncheon Group, a member of the Port O’Connor Community Service Club, and a Bridge Club member.
She is survived by her loving children, Patti Rae Garza (Fabian), John Ray ‘J.R.’ Toups Jr. (Renna), William Dalton ‘Billy’ Toups (Mary), Terry Neal Turk, Gregory Arthur Turk, Trent Ray Turk (Beckie), and Tracey Ranelle Griffith; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Katherine Fontana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 26 years, Jesse Ray Turk; parents; siblings; and numerous other loved family members.
In lieu of flowers or plants, please make a donation to the Calhoun County Humane Society in Port Lavaca or The Hospice of South Texas.
The family would like to offer their gratitude to Hospice of South Texas and her attending physician Dr. Leigh Ann Falcon for their care, attention, professionalism and unwavering compassion for their mother.
Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.
Ray Middleton
PORT O’CONNOR – Ray Middleton 93 of Port O’Connor passed away June 5, 2015. He was born April 25, 1922 in Houston, Texas to the late Gus and Ruth Heinz Middleton. Ray was an owner and operator of Mar-Ray Tow Boat Company in Houston and he was also a Shriner for 60 years.
Ray is survived by his wife Kay Middleton; step-children, Linda (Kelly) Pitts, Sandi (David) May, Robin (Carl) Stringer, and Lewis (Patsy) Tyra; grandchildren, Kelly (Kim) Pitts, Allison Stringer, Trey Tyra, Andrea Tyra, Davy (Kylee) May, and Melanie May; great-grandchildren, George and Charles Pitts, Ava and Allysa Alvarez; brothers, Allan Middleton, and John (Scooter) Middleton; nephews, Ryan and Adam Middleton.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brother, Alfred Middleton.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Port O’Connor Community Center.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com
Bobbie Jo Spaulding Deal
Bobbie Jo Spaulding Deal of Seadrift, Texas passed away May 9, 2015, ten days before her 74th birthday. Bobbie was born in 1941 in San Juan, Texas.
Bobbie is survived by her son Mark and her daughter Debbie; three sisters: Dorothy, Shannon and Phyllis; grandchildren Jayson, Peace and Tasha Rodriguez; and two great-grandchildren.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents Joe Spaulding and Oleda Dobbs Spaulding; one daughter Janette Faye; one son Eddie (Bubba) Deal, and one sister Diane Lynn.
A memorial service was held Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Assembly of God Church in Seadrift.
Genevieve R. Scott
PORT O’CONNOR – Genevieve ‘Jenny’ Ramos Scott passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Matagorda to Luciano ‘Chano’ and Dolores Dominguez Ramos. She was a lifetime resident of Port O’Connor and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Jenny enjoyed spending time with her family and nieces and nephews. Jenny enjoyed attending community events, going to the beach (especially to watch the 4th of July fireworks, from her favorite table next to the pier), making a round through town, and dancing.
In 1953, Jenny met and married the love of her life, Richard Eugene Scott of St. Paul, Minnesota. The marriage was complete by the birth of their children, Rick Allen Scott, Sr. and Debra Iletta Scott Gayle (Daniel).
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and the following siblings; Elvira Ragusin, Aurelia Breeden (Thomas), Mary Esther Zarate, Dolores Trent (Bob), Joe David Ramos, Sr. (Dorothy), Lydia Ann Ramos (infant) and Elvalena Zuniga.
Jenny is survived by her children and sister, Rosalie Stringo Bryant; brother-in-law, George Zarate; sister-in-law, Lola Kelleher; grandchildren, Roxanne Gayle Ochoa (Aaron), Julie Murphy Carriles (Gilbert), Scott Allen Gayle, Rick Allen Scott, Jr., great-grandchildren, Kayne Carriles, McKaelyn Carriles, Antonio Gloria, Kyndra Carriles, Isaiah Ochoa and Helios Ochoa; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Tommy Chen officiating. Burial was at Port O’Connor Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ricky Ragusin, David Stringo, Patrick Ragusin, Darl Trent, Leslie Michael Stringo and Joe David Ramos, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Gayle, Scott Gayle, Rick Allen Scott, Jr., Aaron Ochoa, Gilbert Carriles, Jody Strattman, Gary Prince and Glenn Prince.
Virginia Kirchner
SEADRIFT – Virginia Marie Dittfurth was born in Yorktown on December 2, 1924 to the late Henry and Nathalie Ideus Dittfurth. She passed away Friday June 5, 2015 at age 90. Virginia graduated from Yorktown High School in 1943.
She met the late Oswald Henry Kirchner and they were married on November 19, 1944. Together they raised five children who survive, Nancy (George) Taylor of Coleman; Gary (Debbie Sue) Kirchner of Port Lavaca; Kenneth (Jan) Kirchner of Seadrift; Peggy (Wilmor ‘Buster’) Hadley of Seadrift; Deborah (Frank) Ross of Victoria; step son, Oswald (Celine) Kirchner of San Antonio. They were blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Virginia enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flowers and vegetable garden. Loving animals, she took care of sheep, chickens and rabbits, naming most of them.
There was a special place in her heart for all of her family. She knew the special things that each one liked. If one grandchild wanted to spend the night it was better to have them all. A new baby added to the family made her day. Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays always meant a lot to both her and Dad, just having the whole family together. We were given lots of love, taught respect, and that ‘a little work won’t hurt you’.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Grace Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.
