Obituaries

Jan 12, 2024

Renee Charlet Spiehler, age 57, passed away on January 12, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was born on September 18, 1966, in Metairie, Louisiana. Renee was a beloved wife, mother, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Renee was the most beautiful, sweet human being both inside and out. Despite living most...

Jan 12, 2024

Calvin Ray Newton, also known as Pookie, peacefully passed away on January 12, 2024, at the age of 58 in Kingwood, Texas. Born on May 16, 1965, in Louisiana, Calvin was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Calvin was a man of few words but...

Jan 9, 2024

Jimmy passed away in his home on January 9, 2024, in New Caney, Texas. After a long fight with cancer the lord called him home.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents , Earl and Irene Lake; sons Ronnie Lake and James Lake III.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Linda Lake and his...

Jan 7, 2024

Marlys Joyce (Olson) DeBettignies passed away peacefully at home in Humble, TX on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Marlys was born to Oscar and Anna (Arneson) Olson on May 2, 1930, in Porter Minnesota. She attended Bethal Lutheran church in Porter, MN, where she was baptized and confirmed. Marlys graduated in 1948 from Canby High School. After High School, she...

Jan 6, 2024

Fidel Moreno Martinez was born in Mesillas Sombrerete Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Cruz Moreno and Francisca Martinez. He was the eldest of seven siblings: Gregorio, Carmen, Salome, Francisca, Guadalupe, and Maria Teresa.

He lived in Kingwood, Texas with his wife of 64 years, Concepcion (Connie) Moreno. He was a devoted husband and loving father to his children,...

Jan 4, 2024

George Varghese (70), born on November 24, 1953 to the late GeeVarghese and Mariyamma Varghese of Kottakkakathu house in Kundara, Kollam, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2024.

Having a profound passion for teaching, he embarked on a career as a high school teacher at MKLMHS Government High School in Kannananalloor, Kollam, accumulating 20 years of invaluable...

Dec 31, 2023

Edward Tschudy passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Born July 26, 1945, to the late Raymond and Martha Tschudy. Ed graduated from Norton High School in 1963, and received his bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting from Kent State University. He enlisted and served in the US Coast Guard 2/20/1967 - 7/2/1968.

Ed worked for several...

Dec 31, 2023

Richard Michael "Mike" Gray was a loving husband, father, "Graypaw," brother, and friend. After a 3-year battle with Parkinsons disease, he peacefully passed away and went to be with Jesus on December 31, 2023, just a week shy of his 77th birthday. Surviving Mike is his wife, Janie; his son Andy (Kersten) of Shawnee, Kansas; their daughters, Gretchen and...

Dec 31, 2023

On December 31, 2023, Glenn Anthony (Tony) Johnson, born on February 5, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas to Yolanda and Samuel Johnson, peacefully departed. A resident of Kingwood and a 1985 alumnus of White Oak High School, he dedicated his career to outside sales, concluding his professional journey at TEC Sales.

He is survived by his two...

Dec 30, 2023

James Paul "Jimmy" Dean, 79, a resident of Humble, Texas but born and raised in Dulac, LA went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Jimmy spent many years employed as a sandblaster & painter. He enjoyed playing the drums at his church, Deerbrook Baptist Church in Humble, TX and previously with the band Cajun...

Dec 29, 2023

Annis Jewell Brady passed from this life on 29 December 2023. She was born to William Earnest Smith and Roxie Smith in Upshur County, Texas on 24 February 1938. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Edgar Allen Brady, her son John Calvin Brady, two brothers David Ray Smith and Danny Cal Smith, two sisters Joyce Ouida Smith...

Dec 29, 2023

Martha Ann Desrochers, age 75, passed away at home with her family on Friday, December 29, 2023.Martha was born on July 9, 1948 in North Andover, Massachusetts to Edwin and Mary (Perry) Flagg. She graduated from Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. Martha married the love of her life on October 3, 1969, and together they made countless memories and...

Dec 27, 2023

Madaleine C. Stern, 84 of Kingwood, passed away on December 27th, 2023. Madaleine (Sissy) was born on November 4th, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Edward, Jim, Bill, Jo, Kristy, Karen, and Kandy; and grandson Michael. She is survived by her children: Louis, Michael, Monica, Dawn and Sean; her sister, Penny, and...

Dec 26, 2023

Celebrating the Life of Raymond Ernest Foster

Ray managed his last days with strength, stubbornness, and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his beloved ones as possible. He and his family were blessed to spend one last Christmas together and on his final day, his wife, Sondra of 47 years, whom he adored, was...

Dec 25, 2023

On December 25th, 2023, our beloved father Ruben V. Salazar passed away peacefully in his home. He was surrounded by his family early Christmas morning.

Ruben was born on August 15th, 1938, in Del Rio, Texas, to Sigifredo and Esther Salazar. He was the second of seven children. He graduated from San Felipe High School where he...

Dec 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Villella, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She passed away peacefully at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family on December 19, 2023.

Barbara was born on March 31, 1938 in Mansfield, Ohio to Nicholas and...

Dec 18, 2023

Thomas Varghese "Achenmon"

October 30, 1950 - December 18, 2023

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:7

Our Papa, Thomas Varghese lovingly known as Achenmon, departed peacefully to be with the Lord on December 18, 2023, surrounded by his...

Dec 17, 2023

Derenda Joyce Rockenbach 12/13/1944 - 12/17/2023, beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Derenda "Joyce" Rockenbach (ne Henson, formerly Johns), age 79 of Houston, passed away on December 17th.

Born in Houston to the late Elton Odell and Lorraine (Mills) Henson, Joyce was a loving and supportive military wife and mother, who traveled...

Dec 14, 2023

Nancy Louise Carnes, 80, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from carcinoid cancer. She was comforted at home in her last days by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nephew. These were just a few of the loving family members whose dreams took flight over the years with the aid of her warm and supportive "make...

Dec 13, 2023

Visitation Saturday 16 Dec 11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm Darst Funeral Home 700 Rusell Palmer Rd Kingwood TX 77339 Funeral Service Saturday 16 Dec 1:00 pm ~ Darst Funeral Home 796 Russell Palmer Rd, Kingwood TX 77339 Interment Saturday 16 Dec Rosewood Cemetery 22271 US-59, Porter, TX 77365