All Tributes

  Paul Barrett Pennington, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 97 from complications after a fall. He was at his home surrounded by his close family.  Paul was born July 9, 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Paul Barrett Pennington and Janice DeGraffenried. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother John A. Pennington, son-in-law Patrick O’Connor, and great grandchild Fisher Woodchick. He is survived by his loving wife of over 73 years, Alice J....

Native Houstonian Arthur Bernard Riviere, Jr, "Bernie" was born August 23, 1931 and peacefully passed away June 24, 2020. He is predeceased by his parents Arthur Bernard "Tink" Riviere and Kathryn "Kate" Jay Harris, brothers Bertrand Jay Riviere and Forrest Hodges, and brother-in-law David Frame. He is survived by wife Eloise Frame Riviere, son Rob Riviere (Irene), daughter Kathryn Riviere Anderson (Doug) and daughter Kim Riviere Sonnen (Denis) Stepson...

Harold Leonard Johnson of Houston/Austin following a long illness passed on June 22, 2020. Harold was born on January 8, 1944 in Temple, Texas where his parents were stationed at Camp Hood. He was the great-great-grandson of Charles Johnson, one of Austin's earliest citizens. Harold's father, Leonard George Johnson was a Medical Officer in the U.S. Air Force and moved the family to Bremerhaven, Germany; Puerto Rico; Roswell, New Mexico, and many spots in between and back home to Austin...

Dr. James Reed Cox, Jr., 88, of Houston, Texas, passed away at his home on June 20, 2020.  Dr. Cox (“Jim”) was professor emeritus at the University of Houston, where he served on the chemistry faculty and in various leadership roles over nearly half a century. There he prepared innumerable students to take leading roles in society by inculcating in them a love of learning and attributes of good character as they followed his example.  Jim particularly enjoyed mentoring...

Guy Steven “Steve” Minatra of Houston passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 69. Born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 14, 1951, Steve is survived by his mother Rebecca Minatra and sister Lynn both of Memphis. He is preceded in death by his father Bob Minatra.   Steve was loved by many and a more detailed tribute by family, friends and colleagues will follow including information about future events to honor Steve when it is possible to...

Allison “Allie” Clare Marietta was born to Austin James Marietta and Molly Grace (Ehni) Marietta on September 7, 2017, and passed away on June 19, 2020. She was her daddy’s bug, and her mommy’s bestest girlfriend. She was full of joy and happiness. She was rambunctious and theatrical. She loved music and would sing and dance to all of her favorites - even music without words. She never met a stranger and would say hi or give hugs to everyone she passed. She was the...

  Linda Gaillard Parazynski, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, died June 16 in Houston. She was warm, witty, creative, glamorous and gracious, and her adventurous life led her all over the world.   Linda was born in 1937 in Mineola, NY, the daughter of Dr. Milton Gaillard and Cornelia Marsh Gaillard. She grew up on Long Island in the south shore town of Baldwin. Artistically inclined and athletic, she enjoyed swimming, ballet and modern dance, and was captain of her high...

The world became a smaller place with the passing of Ronald N. Lindquist in Houston, Texas on June 16, 2020 at the age of 80. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Helen E. Modlin and Everette T. Modlin, his biological father Norman Lindquist, his brother Thomas Modlin, and his sister Lida Lindquist Knowles. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his children Ronald Lindquist, Jr., Karen Potter, Robert Lindquist, Katherine Hermez, Aaron Lindquist and his wife Diane Lindquist, Kylie...

John Morgan Lloyd, Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away June 12, 2020. John was born May 26, 1925 to Esther and John Morgan Lloyd, Sr. in Houston, Texas. He attended Lamar High School and Rice University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from Rice in 1945, he served in the Navy and Naval Reserve. He worked as a petroleum engineer in Venezuela before returning to Houston. He began working for a subsidiary of Standard of Indiana in 1948 for whom he...

Carolyn Clemons Hooton Wallace died peacefully in her sleep, at her home of 65 years, on June 12, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Houston, born July 17, 1930, at St. Joseph Hospital to Claude E  Hooton Jr. and Callie (Clemons) Hooton. She is preceded in death by her eldest son, Dr. Stephen Wylie Wallace, her brother, Claude Edgar Hooton III, and her sister Mary Hooton Perry Paciera. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Bruce Wylie Wallace, daughters Peggy...