Abraham Garza Jr., began his journey with our Heavenly Father on May 14, 2012 at 7:25 am. “Bubba”, being the unselfish child that he was, made his mom promise to donate any organs that could help another child if anything were to happen to him. Abraham was always trying to please others and make them happy. He will be sorely missed by all family members, teachers and his dear friends. Abraham is survived by his loving mother, Crystal Garza, father Abraham Sr., daddy Oscar, loving sister Michelle, grandparents, Yolanda and Roel Garza, and grandmother Iris Nicholson. Abraham Jr. had many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly.  He is preceded in death by his grandfather Bill Nicholson and grandfather Bud.

During summers and holidays, Bubba enjoyed running, playing, swimming, vacations in the valley, and just being around family and friends.  Bubba enjoyed music. His favorite song was Barbie’s World. Bubba loved dancing, being silly and really enjoying every day that God blessed him with. Another one of his enjoyments was simply lying in bed and watching “The Baby Stories” with his mother.  He spent a lot of time helping in the kitchen with his mommy and grandmother.

Abraham had a way of just being “Bubba.” Nobody could imitate his bubbly personality, his compassionate heart, and of course his contagious smile.  Bubba will be missed by all who knew and loved our little Angel.  Now may he walk with God on his great eternal journey!

The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Friday, May 18, and the service celebrating Bubba’s life will be at 11:00am Saturday, May 19, all held at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena.

Martha (Granny) Hinson was born in Houston.  Martha was a woman of strong faith and was loved by everyone that knew her.  She was always laughing and stayed in good spirits no matter what was happening in her life.  She was a dedicated and loving mother who always put her children first.  Martha loved to talk about her family, especially her beloved grandson Joey and the times they spent together.  Martha enjoyed good conversation, old movies, and talking politics.  She was a strong woman and lived an independent life until her recent illness.  She was a compassionate and giving person and was well respected by all.

Martha is preceded in death by her daughter Deborah A. Hinson.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Andrea (Andi) Lynch, son-in-law David Lynch, grandson Joseph Lynch and fiancé Fallon Yelverton.  Martha also leaves behind a niece, Gayle Franks, nephew, Curtis Braswell and their families.    God called Martha home to be with him and words cannot express the loss felt by all who knew her.  We are confident Martha did not leave this earth as one who has no hope, but she departed knowing that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.

Martha will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Granny we will never forget you and we will love you forever.

A memorial service celebrating Martha’s life will be held at 6:30pm Thursday, May 17^th, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel.

Patricia Loiuse Shaffer Boike, known as Patty, was born on January 14, 1945 in Port Neches, Texas. She made her journey home on May 10, 2012. Patty is preceded in death by her father Robert, mother Nell and sister Janice, and they are waiting to welcome her home.

She is survived by RJ, many people who loved her; children, Debbie, Tommy, and Jennifer; grandchildren, Shayne, Brandy, Hunter, Andria, Amber, Thomas, Hope, and Summer; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bobby, and Greg; sister, Sandra, as well as many friends and other extended family members.

Patty was a proud Texan. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, music, dancing, and word puzzles. Patty loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Give her a beer and cigarette and she was happy.

A memorial service celebrating Patty’s life will be held at 7:00pm Monday, May 14^th, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Roy Cammorn Cowan, Jr., born November 9, 1954 in Wytheville, VA, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday,  May 6, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father Roy Cammorn Cowan, Sr.  He is Survived by the love of his life, wife Ann and his children, James, Gina, Jason & wife Ashley, Kyle and Mary, his 2 grandchildren Sariah and Mason. Parents James and Helen Currie and sister’s Shirley Davis, Alice Hernandez and husband Joe, brother, Ray Currie and wife Gayle as well as numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm Saturday, May 12, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel.  Family and friends will be riding by horseback to the Cowan home where the Celebration of Life party in honor of Roy Cowan will be held. All are welcome to join.

Billie Ray Majors, 77, left his home here to be with his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2012. Bill was born December 8th, 1934 in East Prairie, MO to Robert and Alma Majors.  He lived many years in the Houston and Friendswood area.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; brothers, Rick and Larry Wayne Majors; daughter, Sandra Meyers; son, Allan Majors; step-daughters, Linda Lakenes and Cecilia Lowery; step-sons, Greg and Steve Shiver;  grandchildren, Chad, Ryan, Jake, Grae, Jenna, Naomi and Amber; one great-grandchild, Jaxon; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Tamara, Jeremy, Lathanya, Hayley, Hunter, James, Amanda, Ashley and Alicia; two great-grandchildren, Kaiden and Mariah; and one cousin, MaryAnn Malone, whom he thought of as a sister.

After graduating from high school, Bill joined the Navy and served for eight years in communications.  He received two good conduct medals and a bronze star.

After the Navy, he attended college and became a railroad engineer and assisted in building railroads all over the U.S., after which he purchased his own railroad company and established International Carpet Cleaners, Inc.  He also became a real estate agent for Century 21 Key and was named top selling agent several times.

“Billy Bob”, as most of his friends called him, loved to spend time with his wife, family, friends and his little dog Rory.  His favorite thing to do was play golf.

Bill attended Sagemont Church for many years and was a member of the Faith Friends Sunday School class. Bill was always a kind and caring man. He was always generous to those in need and was always willing to help no matter the cause. He treated everyone as if they were most special to him and will always be remembered for his kind and positive spirit. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

We thank God for the peace he gave our Bill in his last days. He fought a long hard battle and on the last day, opened his beautiful blue eyes, gave a most peaceful smile and then went on to be with his Lord, whom he had professed to have seen two days prior.

The service honoring Bill’s life will be at 11:30am Wednesday, May 9^th, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service, starting at 10:30am. Interment with military honors will follow at 2:00pm at Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to the Living Proof Project of Sagemont Church, sagemontchurch.org.

Garrett Lane Mingarelli entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2012. Garrett was born on April 28, 1989. He lived in the Pearland area until he was 6 years old. He then moved to the Dallas, Texas area where he lived for several years. He graduated in 2009 from Ryan High School in Denton, Texas. He currently was residing in Katy, Texas.

Garrett will be sorely missed by many family members and friends. He is survived by his mother, Maria Mingarelli, and his father, Brad Robinson; his grandparents Henry Mingarelli, Robert and Pat Robinson. Garrett had many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by, his granny Tina Mingarellli.

During summers and holidays as a child, Garrett enjoyed writing and directing skits for him and his cousins to perform. He spent a great deal of time preparing the costumes and the scenery. Another enjoyment of Garrett’s was watching scary movies with his Granny. He also loved his mother’s cooking. Her chicken fried steak was his favorite. Garrett had a strong passion for music and computer technology. He enjoyed traveling and dancing with friends. Garrett was still exploring life’s opportunities and would have been successful in anything he put his mind to.

Garrett had a comical sense of humor and was a very compassionate person. His contagious smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service celebrating Garrett’s life will be held at 4:00pm Friday, May 4, 2012 at Niday-Fairmont Funeral Home in Pasadena.

Roberto “Bobby” Saldaña, known to so many as “Pops,” made his journey home Monday, April 30, 2012. Roberto was born August 8, 1952 to Rafael and Maria Saldaña in Edinburg, Texas and was one of twelve children. He met and married the love of his life, Lydia, and they had two sons together.  After growing up in Alvin, Texas and then living in Manvel, Roberto moved to Pearland after losing his wife.  He resided in Pearland until his death.

Roberto is preceded in death by his wife, Lydia; father, Rafael Saldaña; step-father, Raynaldo Lopez and his brothers, Noe Saldaña and Raynaldo Lopez, Jr.  He is survived by his sons, Isaac Saldaña and wife Leslie, and Roberto R. Saldaña; mother, Maria Lopez;  siblings: Manuela Flores, Rafael Saldaña, Jr., Susie Delgado, Joe Saldaña, Yolanda Santos, Philip Lopez, Richard Lopez, Carlos Lopez and Rosemary Lopez; five grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.

The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 6:00pm Sunday, May 6^th, and the funeral service will be held at 10:00am Monday, May 7^th, all held at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel. Interment will follow at Restwood Memorial Park in Clute, Texas.

Margarita “Mage” Martinez Moreno Luna has left her home here on earth to be in her Heavenly Father’s presence, April 28, 2012.  She came into this earth June 12, 1946, in Bay City, Texas.

Margarita is preceded in death by her husband, José Antonio Luna; father, Telesforo C. Martinez and mother, Eliza S. Martinez.  She is survived by her siblings, Eliza M. Cortez, Benito S. Martinez and Gloria M. McManus as well as her two daughters, Melissa L. Moreno and Michele L. Moreno and her two grandsons.

Battling colon cancer, it was this struggle that ultimately took her life.  After putting up a fight till the very end, she passed away during the dawn of Saturday, the 28^th of April.

She enjoyed life with a loving spirit and had a vibrance to her and an energy like none other.  A woman not ever afraid to speak from her heart, she had come to be known as “feisty” at many a moment.  In her younger days she found happiness and going to dances as she loved music and especially had a passion for Tejano groups.  She loved her career and strived in it until the end.  Her true happiness came from spending time with her family, for whom she always sacrificed.

Margarita will be greatly missed by her family, especially her two daughters and grandsons, “Baby Boy” D’Angelo and “Little” Marcelo.

Missing you our beautiful angel…you are now set free of suffering mi mama…fly mi paloma, fly into the heavens.  Besitos

The family will receive friends from 7:00pm until 9:00pm Friday, May 11^th and the funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, May 12^th, all at Niday Funeral Home on Beamer Road in Houston.  Interment will follow at Southpark Cemetery in Pearland, after which the family invites friends to comida/dinner at their home at 8422 Folkstone Lane in Houston, 77075.

Rebecca Aidan Savoy, 25, left her home here, to be with her heavenly father on April 27, 2012.  Aidan was born, June 22, 1986 in Houston. She lived many years in Houston and many years in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

She is survived by; her precious daughter, Sophia; her parents, Paul and Carrie Savoy and Amy Ellis; grandparents Don and Judy Savoy and Charles and Joann Mahan and Jan Myers; best friend and confidant, Skylar Weldon; siblings, Jerrett Heard, Hannah Ellis, Garrett Flores, Joshua Savoy, Alexia Savoy, and Rachael Savoy; Uncles Earl Mahan and wife Shannon, Tommy Savoy and wife Karie, and Aunt Susie Lytle and husband Troy; and 13 cousins.

Aidan was very compassionate, loving and loyal.  Her compassion was obvious in the way she interacted with everyone her life.  At a very early age she wanted to become a psychologist to help troubled children.   She immensely enjoyed, music, art, singing, writing, playing guitar and most of all spending time with family and friends.

The service celebrating Aidan’s life will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, May 1^st, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel with with visitation one hour prior to the service, starting at 2:00pm.  Pastor Bob Degray and Pastor Todd Cobbs will officiate. The graveside service will be held at 9:30am Wednesday, May 2^nd, at Prien Memorial Gardens in Lake Charles, LA, with Father Alan Trouille and Reverend Roger Templeton officiating.

Tate G. Barkley, 73, was received into his eternal home on April 27, 2012.

Tate is survived by his wife Linda Ann Barkley, son, Michael Tate Barkley;

daughters, Leighann Godbolt, Kairy-tate Barkley, Brandy-K Austin, Jan Christopher, Lisa Owen, and Vickie Schlichting. Tate was a loving grandfather to Devin Ryan Brown, Trey O’Neal Godbolt, Trevor Michael Godbolt, Drew Haleigh Austin, Reese Brayleigh Austin, Christian Lynn Schlichting, Ashton Trase Owen, and looking forward to his new grandbaby in June. His sister Margert Dickens also survives him.

Tate was a Master Millwright, private pilot, avid golfer, and an educator in his trade. He helped countless individuals become top performers in power generation. He traveled through out the hemisphere building and repairing power plants. His garage door was always open to friends and neighbors. Tate was one of a kind. Many will miss his bigger then life personality.

A memorial service celebrating Tate’s life will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, May 1^st, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel.