Obituaries
Vicki Lynn Mikel
Feb 7, 2012
Vicki Lynn Mikel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FATE -- Vicki Lynn Mikel passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Born May 24, 1954 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Proceeded in death by her Father, Donald Ray Bishop, Mother, Wilma Lee Bishop, Brother, Gary Wayne Bishop. Survivors: Brothers,...
Rufus Milton Lindsey
Jan 13, 2012
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Rufus "Bud" Lindsey II, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Survivors: daughter, Jodi and husband Jerry Scarbro; son, Corey Lindsey and Jennifer Moulder; grandchildren, Blake and Abby Boatright, Preslee and Rylee Scarbro, Ryan and Karlie Lindsey and Kenadi Moulder; brothers, Ralph and wife...
George Pena
Jan 13, 2012
FOREST HILL -- George Pena passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a 7 p.m. rosary, at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Pena; brothers, Julian and Ruben Pena; and sister, Gloria Caballero. Survivors: Mother, Esther Pena of...

Raul Ruiz
Jan 12, 2012
Raul V. Ruiz passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Visitation: 5-8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Rosary, Tuesday, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Arlington. Interment to follow at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: wife, Bertha Ruiz; son, Alex Ruiz and wife Josie their children, Valerie, Victoria and Erica;...
Jean Caviness
Jan 7, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Jean F. Caviness, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. The race is run, the battle is won, and the warrior went home to glory. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 4400 Pleasantview Drive (I-20 and Pleasantview), Arlington, the Rev. Jimmy McNeal, Dr. D.L. Moody and the Rev....
Mrs Lillian Bridendolph
Jan 6, 2012
Lillian Bernice Bridendolph, 79, Born August 3, 1932 went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2012 . She was a Wife, a Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone. Lillian was married on October 7, 1950 to Lloyd E. Bridendolph. They shared a wonderful 61 years together truly living out "For richer or poorer and sickness or...

Betty Armstrong
Dec 30, 2011
Betty June Armstrong -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHERFORD -- Betty June Armstrong, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. Visitation: 11:00-1:00 p.m., Tuesday Funeral Service: to follow at Emerald Hills Chapel. Preceeded in death: Daughter, Donna P. Garrett; Husband, Olan Armstrong; Mother, Effie McMillan; Step-father, William K. McMillan; Long-time friend, Pete Moore. Survivors: Sons, Rick P and Gary W. Dugger; daughter, Karen L. Loar,...
Miss Megan King
Dec 30, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Megan Louise King, 18, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale with Pastor Bill Boyd officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First United Methodist Church of Kennedale. Megan was a free-spirited, lighthearted, beautiful girl. She will be loved and remembered always by...
David Feister, Sr.
Dec 28, 2011
FORT WORTH -- David Alan Feister Sr. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Son, David Feister and wife, Traci; daughter, Debbie Sturm and husband, Randall; wife, Barbara Feister; sisters, Mary Mahaffey and Charlotte Mahaffey; brother, Bruce Feister Jr.;...
Michael Edward Leis
Dec 25, 2011
Michael Edward Leis passes away Sunday, December 25, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors: Son, Michael Leis; Father, Norman Leis; Step-mother, Mickey Leis; Brother; Kevin Leis; Step-brothers, Grant Leis and Andy Anderson; Step-sisters, Vickie Martin, Khristie Pickens, Susan Anderson, Gina Kays and grand-daughter; Ketelynn Leis.
Mrs. Doris Bezdek
Dec 16, 2011
Doris E. Bezdek MANSFIELD -- Doris E. Bezdek, 76, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16,2011. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Doris was born in Shallowater on April 1, 1935, to Ray and Inez Joplin. She married Joe...
Mrs Geraldine "Geri" Sikes
Dec 16, 2011
Geraldine "Geri" Sikes EVERMAN -- Geraldine "Geri" Sikes, 79, went to be with her loving husband, Henry, on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Everman Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Geri was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Oklahoma. She retired from the...
Mrs Benita Partida
Dec 11, 2011
Benita Partida Arington -- Partida, Benita, 80, passed away peacefully on 12/11/2011 at a local Hospice Unit. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m., St Joseph Catholic Church, 1927 S. W. Greenoaks Blvd, Arlington. Visitation and Rosary: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 16 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road...
Mr&Mrs Joseph Margaret Gigante
Dec 11, 2011
Joseph and Margaret Gigante ARLINGTON -- Joseph Anthony Gigante and Margaret Mary Gigante decided to go home together after 69 years of marriage. Margaret passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, and Joseph passed Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m....
Mr Robert Bordonaro
Dec 7, 2011
Robert Anthony Bordonaro, July 16, 1961 – December 7, 2011, Beloved Father, Grandfather, & Friend On December 7, 2011 Robert Anthony Bordonaro went into eternal life to be with our savior, Lord Jesus Christ. He worked at Televista for Verizon Fios as a Customer Service Representative assisting with Technical Support. Robert had a divine love for weather since the age...

Stuart Simurdak
Nov 20, 2011
Stuart Matthew Simurdak -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANSFIELD -- Stuart Matthew Simurdak passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Simurdak, and stepbrother, Shawn Holland. Survivors: Wife, Tina Simurdak; parents, Frank and stepmother, Mary Simurdak; sisters, Lisa Harkins and husband, Scott, and Krista Simurdak; niece, Laura...
Eli Davis
Nov 20, 2011
EULESS -- Eli Wilson Davis, beloved son, brother and dad, found peace in heaven Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Service: Requiem Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Church, 3900 Morris Lane, Arlington. Following the Mass, his ashes will be interred at the church. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Esther Jackson
Nov 19, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Esther "Earlene" Jackson passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donation to The Bible and Missionary Foundation, 713 S. Cannon Blvd., Shelbyville, Tenn. 37160. Earlene was born, July 22, 1922, in Kelton...
Danene Hobbs
Nov 19, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Danene Hobbs went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Service: a homegoing service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Life Fellowship Church, 611 N. Little School Rd., Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Danene was born Feb. 5, 1939, in...
Betty Stover
Nov 16, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Betty Lorene Hughes Meek Myers Stover went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Betty's wish was to donate to lung cancer research. Donations will be accepted at...
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Vicki Lynn Mikel
Feb 7, 2012
Vicki Lynn Mikel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FATE -- Vicki Lynn Mikel passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Born May 24, 1954 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Proceeded in death by her Father, Donald Ray Bishop, Mother, Wilma Lee Bishop, Brother, Gary Wayne Bishop. Survivors: Brothers,...
Rufus Milton Lindsey
Jan 13, 2012
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Rufus "Bud" Lindsey II, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Survivors: daughter, Jodi and husband Jerry Scarbro; son, Corey Lindsey and Jennifer Moulder; grandchildren, Blake and Abby Boatright, Preslee and Rylee Scarbro, Ryan and Karlie Lindsey and Kenadi Moulder; brothers, Ralph and wife...
George Pena
Jan 13, 2012
FOREST HILL -- George Pena passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a 7 p.m. rosary, at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Pena; brothers, Julian and Ruben Pena; and sister, Gloria Caballero. Survivors: Mother, Esther Pena of...

Raul Ruiz
Jan 12, 2012
Raul V. Ruiz passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Visitation: 5-8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Rosary, Tuesday, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Arlington. Interment to follow at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: wife, Bertha Ruiz; son, Alex Ruiz and wife Josie their children, Valerie, Victoria and Erica;...
Jean Caviness
Jan 7, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Jean F. Caviness, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. The race is run, the battle is won, and the warrior went home to glory. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 4400 Pleasantview Drive (I-20 and Pleasantview), Arlington, the Rev. Jimmy McNeal, Dr. D.L. Moody and the Rev....
Mrs Lillian Bridendolph
Jan 6, 2012
Lillian Bernice Bridendolph, 79, Born August 3, 1932 went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2012 . She was a Wife, a Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone. Lillian was married on October 7, 1950 to Lloyd E. Bridendolph. They shared a wonderful 61 years together truly living out "For richer or poorer and sickness or...

Betty Armstrong
Dec 30, 2011
Betty June Armstrong -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHERFORD -- Betty June Armstrong, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. Visitation: 11:00-1:00 p.m., Tuesday Funeral Service: to follow at Emerald Hills Chapel. Preceeded in death: Daughter, Donna P. Garrett; Husband, Olan Armstrong; Mother, Effie McMillan; Step-father, William K. McMillan; Long-time friend, Pete Moore. Survivors: Sons, Rick P and Gary W. Dugger; daughter, Karen L. Loar,...
Miss Megan King
Dec 30, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Megan Louise King, 18, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale with Pastor Bill Boyd officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First United Methodist Church of Kennedale. Megan was a free-spirited, lighthearted, beautiful girl. She will be loved and remembered always by...
David Feister, Sr.
Dec 28, 2011
FORT WORTH -- David Alan Feister Sr. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Son, David Feister and wife, Traci; daughter, Debbie Sturm and husband, Randall; wife, Barbara Feister; sisters, Mary Mahaffey and Charlotte Mahaffey; brother, Bruce Feister Jr.;...
Michael Edward Leis
Dec 25, 2011
Michael Edward Leis passes away Sunday, December 25, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors: Son, Michael Leis; Father, Norman Leis; Step-mother, Mickey Leis; Brother; Kevin Leis; Step-brothers, Grant Leis and Andy Anderson; Step-sisters, Vickie Martin, Khristie Pickens, Susan Anderson, Gina Kays and grand-daughter; Ketelynn Leis.
Mrs. Doris Bezdek
Dec 16, 2011
Doris E. Bezdek MANSFIELD -- Doris E. Bezdek, 76, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16,2011. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Doris was born in Shallowater on April 1, 1935, to Ray and Inez Joplin. She married Joe...
Mrs Geraldine "Geri" Sikes
Dec 16, 2011
Geraldine "Geri" Sikes EVERMAN -- Geraldine "Geri" Sikes, 79, went to be with her loving husband, Henry, on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Everman Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Geri was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Oklahoma. She retired from the...
Mrs Benita Partida
Dec 11, 2011
Benita Partida Arington -- Partida, Benita, 80, passed away peacefully on 12/11/2011 at a local Hospice Unit. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m., St Joseph Catholic Church, 1927 S. W. Greenoaks Blvd, Arlington. Visitation and Rosary: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 16 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road...
Mr&Mrs Joseph Margaret Gigante
Dec 11, 2011
Joseph and Margaret Gigante ARLINGTON -- Joseph Anthony Gigante and Margaret Mary Gigante decided to go home together after 69 years of marriage. Margaret passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, and Joseph passed Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m....
Mr Robert Bordonaro
Dec 7, 2011
Robert Anthony Bordonaro, July 16, 1961 – December 7, 2011, Beloved Father, Grandfather, & Friend On December 7, 2011 Robert Anthony Bordonaro went into eternal life to be with our savior, Lord Jesus Christ. He worked at Televista for Verizon Fios as a Customer Service Representative assisting with Technical Support. Robert had a divine love for weather since the age...

Stuart Simurdak
Nov 20, 2011
Stuart Matthew Simurdak -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANSFIELD -- Stuart Matthew Simurdak passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Simurdak, and stepbrother, Shawn Holland. Survivors: Wife, Tina Simurdak; parents, Frank and stepmother, Mary Simurdak; sisters, Lisa Harkins and husband, Scott, and Krista Simurdak; niece, Laura...
Eli Davis
Nov 20, 2011
EULESS -- Eli Wilson Davis, beloved son, brother and dad, found peace in heaven Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Service: Requiem Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Church, 3900 Morris Lane, Arlington. Following the Mass, his ashes will be interred at the church. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Esther Jackson
Nov 19, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Esther "Earlene" Jackson passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donation to The Bible and Missionary Foundation, 713 S. Cannon Blvd., Shelbyville, Tenn. 37160. Earlene was born, July 22, 1922, in Kelton...
Danene Hobbs
Nov 19, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Danene Hobbs went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Service: a homegoing service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Life Fellowship Church, 611 N. Little School Rd., Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Danene was born Feb. 5, 1939, in...
Betty Stover
Nov 16, 2011
KENNEDALE -- Betty Lorene Hughes Meek Myers Stover went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Betty's wish was to donate to lung cancer research. Donations will be accepted at...
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