Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Harris County, Texas.

The obituaries in the Harris County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complex history of Harris County.

Rene Kawalec

Rene Kawalec

Mar 24, 2026

René Kawalec, 92, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on March 24, 2026.

Born in Paris, France, he immigrated to the United States in 1947 to join his mother. Following his service as a U.S. Marine, he became an engineer and home builder by profession, and an entrepreneur at heart. René built both homes and a life defined by...

Debra Church

Debra Church

Mar 24, 2026

Debra Jean Church, 62, entered her eternal rest on March 24, 2026, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family and friends.

Debra (Debbie) was born on May 6, 1963 in Monett, Missouri to Richard and Nelda Church. She was welcomed into this world by her adoring parents and her four older brothers. After the family relocated to Houston, Debbie and her siblings...

Robert Stilwell

Robert Stilwell

Mar 22, 2026

Robert (Bob) Stilwell, of Houston, Texas entered the presence of Heaven into Jesus open arms on March 22, 2026 at age 76. He was born at home in Xenia, Ohio on June 11, 1949 to parents Joan and Clarence.

Bob was a strong man of faith, known for his love of studying God's Word and sending daily messages of Scripture and...

Stuart Barnes

Stuart Barnes

Mar 17, 2026

Stuart Barnes, 45, of Spring, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, leaving behind his wife of 9 months and 9-year-old twins. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends who are scattered all over the world.Stuart was born on August 2, 1980 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was outgoing, fun-loving and a keen and successful sportsman,...

Deborah Lambert

Deborah Lambert

Mar 11, 2026

Deborah Rachael Lively Lambert (71) was born August 04, 1954, in Houston, Texas and passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael Lambert, parents Travis William & Mary Theresa Lively, her brothers Thomas Adolphus Lively, Phillip Lively, sisters Margaret Jean Lively, Mary Esther Anderson, and brothers-in-law Marion Garland Harris...

Theresa Helen Spaeth

Theresa Helen Spaeth

Mar 4, 2026

Theresa Helen Spaeth, 46, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born on September 1, 1979, in Houston, Texas to Leo Spaeth Jr. and Peggy Spaeth. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo (Jr.) and Peggy, as well as her grandparents, Howard and Rose Proske, and Leo (Sr.)...

Judith Smith

Judith Smith

Mar 1, 2026

Judith Ann Smith, 86, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026, at her home in Montgomery, Texas.

Judith (Judy) was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Robert and Verna Welty (Griffee). On May 31, 1958, she married the love of her life, Gene Smith, and for nearly 68 years they built a life rooted in...

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