Roy and Marjorie Daw were born in Oklahoma. He was her older brother’s best friend from age 11. A few years later, he noticed there was a lot more interesting about her than when she was just the pesky little sister down the block. They eloped on his 20th birthday. No one thought it would last, but they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary before Marjorie Daw died. They made their permanent home in Houston, but…
Roy and Marjorie Daw were born in Oklahoma. He was her older brother’s best friend from age 11. A few years later, he noticed there was a lot more interesting about her than when she was just the pesky little sister down the block. They eloped on his 20th birthday. No one thought it would last, but they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary before Marjorie Daw died. They made their permanent home in Houston, but…
I met my husband, David E. Rangel, on Memorial Day weekend, in May of 1991. We knew that day that we were soul mates. We were married in January 1995. In the summer of 1996, David was diagnosed with kidney failure. He did not want to discuss dialysis. The physicians explained that dialysis would be the best option, it was going to make him feel better, and so we did. Dialysis began in October 1996,…
I met my husband, David E. Rangel, on Memorial Day weekend, in May of 1991. We knew that day that we were soul mates. We were married in January 1995. In the summer of 1996, David was diagnosed with kidney failure. He did not want to discuss dialysis. The physicians explained that dialysis would be the best option, it was going to make him feel better, and so we did. Dialysis began in October 1996,…
Lucy Reff loved her family, friends, horses, and dancing. She lived by the motto of live life to the fullest. Lucy had a bright smile, a contagious laugh, with a sassy personality to match. She was the type of friend and person to help anyone in need. In January 2019, she had shopped for her wedding dress with her Mom and friend before returning to Upstate Medical University for her last semester, where she was…
told very few people donate bones, skin and tissue but due to his injuries, that was what we could give, along with his heart valves and corneas. We’ll never know who or how many benefited from his donation but we do know his sacrifice was extremely important. Daniel was the firstborn of four sons, he thrived and excelled at school and life, no matter how many times we were transferred around the state of Texas….
Ray was foremost a man of honor and integrity. He was married to his wife of 27 years, Karen. He had 1 son, 3 daughters. 4 grandsons and 3 grand daughters. Ray thought his grandkids hung the moon and could do no wrong. He was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He had 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Ray loved spending time with his family every chance he got. Ray proudly served his country…
My Hall of Fame nominee and hero is my late wife Shellen Ryan Rhoden. Shellen was born and raised in Texas City, Texas. Upon her high school graduation she enrolled at Texas Tech University. After graduation from Tech she entered Physical Therapy School at UTMB Galveston. She became a licensed P. T. in 1979. She then moved to Houston where she worked as a P.T. at Schurman Physical Therapy, Rosewood Hospital, and finally West Houston…
Fernanda Valentina Rodriguez, lovingly known as “Fergy” was a sweet, beautiful and smart toddler. God sent Fergy to David and Nancy on June 3, 2010 at 9:09am. She weighed 9.6 lbs and was 20 ¾ inches long. Fernandita was a beautiful baby, the first grandchild to Martha and Jaime parents of Nancy and the 20th grandchild to Aristeo and Juanita, David’s parents. Fergy was, and is, a blessing to her family. She brought love, laughter,…
A boy who was smart, kind, empathetic, and hilarious. He started a flower business at age 6, Bradley’s Beautiful Bouquets, to raise money for sick kids. He finished the Harry Potter book at 8 years old. He loved baseball and he was a catcher. He loved his brother to the max. They did everything together. He looked up to his dad and cherished every moment together, especially playing catch. Bradley continues to give by organ…