Obituaries

Mildred Lee Slovak

Jul 15, 1942 - Nov 3, 2024

Mildred Lee Chester Slovak was born July 15, 1942 Elmore City, Oklahoma to Allie Lee and Elva Maude Chester (Robertson). She married Robert Milton Slovak on August 21, 1961 in Ennis, Texas. Mildred was a stay at home Mom until the kids were older and she helped her husband who was self-employed. She loved to…

Georgette I Wolfe

Mar 12, 1931 - Oct 30, 2024

Georgette Irene Wolfe, a radiant spirit whose warmth and love enveloped all those fortunate enough to know her, passed away on October 30,2024, in Hacienda Heights, California. She was born on March 12, 1931, in charming town of Bellingham, Massachusetts, where her roots would forever nourish her boundless capacity to spread joy and kindness.With a…

Joel Heck

Feb 3, 1929 - Oct 28, 2024

JoeL Heck, 95, loving friend, husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully the morning of October 28, 2024 in Wood Village, Oregon. JoeL was born February 3, 1929 in Harmon, ND to Florentina (Berger) and Phillip Heck. He moved with his family to Tacoma, WA when he was 10. He joined the Army in 1946…

Naomi Michel Marco Manelis

Sep 13, 1947 - Oct 25, 2024

Naomi passed away peacefully on October 25,2024 in California with her husband and daughter by her side.Naomi was born on September 13, 1947, in Yreka, California, to her parents Ferdinand Casson and Amelia (Melin) Casson. She spent most of her years in California: Sacramento, Davis, Winters, and Chula Vista, and later Round Rock, Texas. She…

Richard Paul Jares

Jan 24, 1947 - Oct 22, 2024

Richard Jares of Brenham died at home of pancreatic cancer on Oct. 22, 2024.Richard spent his life continually in motion until the very end. He enjoyed working on his numerous complex projects around the home, running with dogs in his UTV, and volunteering with the Brenham police department. He also ran over 140 marathons, loved…

George Laroy Oakes

Oct 10, 1940 - Oct 21, 2024

George Laroy Oakes, 84, of San Dimas, California, left us peacefully to be with God on October 21. A beloved father and grandfather, George, or “Roy”, will always be remembered for being a loving and giving father and grandfather whose priority was clearly his family.Roy was born on October 10, 1940, in Many, Louisiana. He…

Edwin Joseph Franasiak

Dec 17, 1946 - Oct 5, 2024

Born in Erie, PA, Edwin died in his home in Rancho Mirage, CA after an aggressive recurrence of cancer. He was 77 years old.Dr. Edwin Joseph Franasiak was unique and lived a rich life - rich in experience, rich in love. Raised by a single mother, he was a devoted son taking incredible care of…

James Carlos Thompson

Oct 23, 1953 - Sep 29, 2024

James Thompson, 70 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 29th, 2024. He was born in Fairbury, Illinois in 1953 to his parents, Carlos and Marjorie Thompson. He is survived by his siblings Judith Kelleher of Phoenix, Arizona and Joanne Beck of Port Angeles, Washington, and brothers in law, William Kelleher and Al Van der…

Henry Ellsworth Gamester

Apr 28, 1941 - Sep 29, 2024

Henry Ellsworth “Topper” Gamester was surrounded by loved ones when he passed away on Sunday, September 29th at the age of 83. Topper’s swift decline was precipitated by a fall and resulting broken hip. At the hospital, a complicating diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis was also made. Topper served in the Navy from 1961 to 1966. Once…

Charles H Flack

Sep 22, 1936 - Sep 24, 2024

Charles H. Flack, age 88, passed away on the 24 of September, 2024 in The Woodlands, TX at the Methodist Hospital.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11am at Lake Houston Methodist Church in Huffman, TX.  Immediately following the service a meal will be served at the church for all…