Marissa “Roo” Pummill was very dedicated to volunteering at animal shelters, foster programs and many other community programs. Roo, still a teenager, was a bright, compassionate rising star herself. Unfortunately, tragedy struck October 2014 when Marissa “Roo” Pummill left this world behind her. Her passing was overwhelming. It devastated family, friends and the community, and still weighs heavy on the hearts of us all. In true selflessness, Roo was an Organ Donor. Even in darkness…
This is my brother, Jesus Miguel Ramos. He was 22 years old when he passed away. He was a beautiful soul, a kind young man that always helped anyone who needed him. He was an amazing artist, it was his passion and a gift. He loved his cats “manchitas” and “pig”. My parents, my brother Roger and I love him and miss him dearly. I want to forever honor his memory by remembering him and…
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…