Obituaries 11/3/12
Written by Phil Cerroni
Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 972-254-4242
Aleen M. Philpot, 75
4/10/1937 – 10/26/2012
Ricky D. Clanton, 51
11/21/1960 – 10/26/2012
Gary A. Wilson, 82
8/05/1930 – 10/28/2012
Arrangements made by Chism-Smith Funeral Home, 972-259-7644
Freida Barnes, 62
January 9, 1950 - October 27, 2012
Soledad A. Hernandez, 88
January 30, 1924 - October 27, 2012
Mitchell Dallen Stuart, 50
September 13, 1962 - October 26, 2012
Arrangements made by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313
Gunnar Reid Campbell Kirk
October 23, 2012 (newborn)
Josephine Espinosa
April 6, 1935 – October 26, 2012
Tiara Thomas
May 21, 1961 – October 28, 2012
Kidze Feh Nana
April 25, 1982 – October 27, 2012
Nancy Jane Keen Cohen Cantrell
Nancy Jane Keen Cohen Cantrell, 70, passed away on October 25, 2012 in her Waco, Texas home. She was born on May 31, 1942 in Walnut Springs, Texas to Oscar Elbert Keen and Violet Lucille (Waldrep) Keen. She was a resident of Waco and a former longtime resident of Irving, Texas. She worked many years at Griff’s Hamburger Restaurant. She is survived by her four children, James Henson and wife, Nancy Henson of Irving, TX, Kim Henson Saenz of Madisonville, TX and Brenda Henson and Terri Henson both of Waco; nine grandchildren, Jace Henson, Brittiany Langley Johnson, Austin Williams, Joseph Garcia, Alyssa Garcia, Keith Henson, Cody Henson, Shalynn Garcia and Willie Pearson; four great grandchildren, Monte Josiah Whiteside, Ivan Garcia, Damion Pearson and unborn due in April; two sisters, Ida White and husband, John of Irving, Jean Archuletta of Espinola, New Mexico; and brother, Larry Dean Cohen of Waco. A memorial service was held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 11:00AM at Hope Fellowship Church, 142 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060.
Michael Andrew Marak
Michael Andrew Marak, 61, passed away on October 25, 2012 in Irving, Texas. He was born on May 12, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward Ronald Marak and JoAnn (Eck) Marak. Michael had been a longtime resident of Irving. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and was a HVAC Technician with the D/FW Airport Board and the City of Dallas Aviation Dpt. at Lovefield Airport. He was an avid water sportsman, loved skiing, boating, and jet skiing. He loved being involved in the community where he coached many of the little league sports teams his children played on. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Fritz. He is survived by his loving wife, Molli Marak; son, Nathan Marak of Plano, Texas; daughter, Andrea Marak of Irving; son, Michael Cole Marak of Irving; and sisters, Deborah Marak Grafton of Irving and Judith Fritz Worswisk of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 03, 2012 at 2:00PM at Restland Coppell Chapel. A private inurnment will follow at D/FW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Holly Jo Wade-Price
Holly Jo Wade-Price, age 52, of Irving, TX went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was born November 9, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas to Bob J. and Ann Wade. Her parents precede her in death. Holly attended Derby High School in Derby, Kansas, and graduated from R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. In 1979 she married Lonnie (Ray) Price and together they had three children. Holly was employed by Northhaven United Methodist Church for 13 years and retired in 2007. She was an active community volunteer, serving as a baseball umpire for many years for the City of Irving, and a Contact Line volunteer counselor. Holly was a member of Northgate United Methodist Church and a former member of Greenland Hills United Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death by her father in law, Lonnie, Price. Holly is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Lonnie (Ray) Price; three children, Charrisa, Carrah, and Austin Price; siblings, Barbara Teague and husband, Terry, Mark Wade and wife, Netita, Dawn Wade Lee and husband, Jesse; mother in law, Gladys Price; brother-in-laws, Mike Price, John Price and wife, Paula; sister-in-law, Lisa and her husband, Ralph; numerous nieces and nephews; among many other family and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Northgate United Methodist Church. Memorial Services are to be held on Wednesday, November 7th at 11:00 am at the Church, 3700 W. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Northgate United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to The Cancer Center of North Texas. Arrangements made by Chism-Smith Funeral Home.
