Ruben Cardona, 58, passed away July 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Debbie, daughter Roxanne, father Antonio Cardona Sr., & mother in law Ofelia Diaz. He is preceded in death by mother Connie Cardona and father in law David P. Diaz. Also survived by 5 brothers, 1 sister, and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2014 from 4pm-9pm with a rosary at 7pm. Memorial services will be held Saturday July 12, 2014 at 10am. Visitation and memorial will be held at Blackwell & Vazquez Woodforest Funeral Home, 750 Uvalde Rd., Houston 77015. Cremation to follow.

Dettie Mae Carlton Blake of Houston passed away June 27, 2014. Born November 7, 1917 in Garrison, Texas, to the late Tom and Lela Carlton. She was a 50 year member of Life Tabernacle. She lived a long, beautiful life, always happy and content, full of joy and love for everyone! Preceded in death by her husband Jerry “Catfish” Blake, their daughter Carol Karavias and sons Roland and Bobby. Dettie is survived by daughters Jerri (Charlie) Gonzales, Katy, TX; Jerri (Mike) Woods Crosby, TX; Linda Trispel, Kenosha,WI.; son Tommy (Debbie ) Blake Crosby,TX; and son-in-law Nick Karavias Houston, TX. 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, 10Read More →

Visitation will begin Tuesday June 27, 2014 from 2:00pm – 9:00pm with a Rosary being recited at 7:00pm in Blackwell & Vazquez Woodforest Funeral Home Main Chapel. Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 10:00am. Interment will follow in San Jacinto Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday June 14, 2014 and Sunday June 15, 2014 from 2:00pm – 9:00pm with a Rosary being recited at 7:00pm. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2014 at 10:00am in Blackwell & Vazquez Woodforest Funeral Home Main Chapel. Interment will follow in San Jacinto Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 8,2014 from 12:00 noon to 8:00pm at Blackwell & Vazquez Woodforest Funeral Home Main Chapel. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2014 at 10:00 in San Jacinto Cemetery.

Kyle Robert Rice, age 28, Loving son, grandson, brother and uncle, passed away on the 12th of April 2014. Kyle was born on January 13, 1986 in Channelview, Tx and was raised in Houston and Alvin, Tx. He graduated from Alvin High School in 2004. Preceded by his Grandfather, Rudolph Garcia; Grandfather, Orelon Ray Rice; Grandmother, Sarah Marjorie Rice; Uncle, Robert Eugene Rice; Aunt, Linda Gail Murphy Allen Survived by his Mother, Gloria Garcia Rice; Sister, Carleigh Rochelle Rice; Brother, Kerry Ray Rice and Cassie Quillio, and Nephew, Korben Ray Rice; Father and stepmother, Walter and Michelle Rice; Grandmother, Barbara J. Garcia; Uncle, Richard A.Read More →

Susan Mercedes Phillips, age 65 went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2014 at her North Shore home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born June 12, 1948 in Houston, Texas to Thomas and LaVerne Meehan. A long-time resident of North Shore, Susan was an active member of the Scarlets, graduating NSSH in 1967. Always involved in her churches, Susan was a dedicated volunteer with many ministries, especially those involving children and youth. Susan was preceded in death by her son James Carpenter, her father Thomas Meehan, her brother Jimmy Meehan, and sister LaVerne Price. Susan is survived by herRead More →

Visitation will begin Wednesday, May 28,2014 from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 29,2014 at 10:00am in Blackwell & Vazquez Woodforest Funeral Home Main Chapel. Interment will follow in San Jacinto Memorial Park