In Remembrance of the '68 Class Family and Friends

 Dudley Richerson, brother of Darrel Richerson

  a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on January 30, 1953, in Port Arthur, Texas, Dudley lived a life marked by passion and dedication. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 50 years, Connie Richerson, who was his steadfast companion through life's journey.
Dudley found immense joy in fishing and was a passionate sports enthusiast. He was a devoted fan of the Texas Longhorns and the Astros, cheering them on with unwavering spirit. Among his most cherished memories were the times he spent coaching his son, Shane, on various sports teams, instilling in him a love for the game and creating lasting bonds.
He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Richerson; his brother, Darrell Richerson, and his wife, Gussie; his niece, Deanna Schanz, and her husband, Steve; and his nephew, Joshua Richerson. Dudley's warm spirit and kind heart touched the lives of all his family members, who will miss him dearly.
Dudley was preceded in death by many loved ones, including his beloved son, Shane Reagan Richerson. He also joins his father, Earl Richerson; his mother, Mary James, and her husband, Elroy; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Irene Granger; his father-in-law, Lovelace Menard; and his sister-in-law, Mona Menard. His presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Private services will be held at a later date.

 Kirk Abshire, husband of Phyllis Fett

 Kirk passed away on 7/22/26. There is no obituary at this time.

 Alfred "Lindy" Gothia, father of Linda Gothia

 Alfred peacefully left this earth at the remarkable age of 97, leaving behind a lifetime of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family.
He shared an extraordinary 75-year marriage with the love of his life, Aline. Together they built a family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his three daughters: Linda Gothia, Cindy Gothia Reynolds and her husband, Nathan (Buddy) Reynolds, and Mindy Gothia.
He was a proud grandfather to Lindsey Gothia and her husband, Steven Gill, and Morgan West and her wife, Naomi West. Nothing brought him more joy than watching the next generation grow. He was especially blessed with his great-grandchildren, Bryson Gill and Eli West, along with his step-grandchildren, Alan Reynolds, Kevin Reynolds, and Step great-grandchild Zachry Gill, Charlie Reynolds and Ayla Reynolds.
Lindy loved the simple things in life. He found peace outdoors, whether he was at the lake, sitting on his deck enjoying the view, or spending time in nature. Some of his happiest moments were mudding with his great-grandson, Bryson, making memories that will be treasured forever.
Some of life’s greatest lessons are learned with a toolbox in hand, and Eli is lucky to be learning them from his granddad.
He was also an incredibly talented carpenter with a gift for working with his hands. After a dedicated career, he retired from The Gulf Refinery, but his passion for building never faded. There wasn't much he couldn't build. From a simple bench to an entire house, Lindy took pride in creating things that would stand the test of time. His craftsmanship reflected the kind of man he was—patient, hardworking, humble, and dedicated to doing every job the right way.
A proud patriot, Lindy was honored to have served his country, and he carried that same sense of duty, integrity, and selflessness throughout his life. He was the kind of man who always showed up—for his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. His love wasn't just spoken; it was demonstrated every day through his actions, sacrifices, and steadfast presence.
To know Lindy was to know kindness, wisdom, resilience, and unconditional love. His legacy is not only found in the family he cherished but also in the values he instilled, the memories he created, and the things he built—both with his hands and with his heart.
He is preceded in death by Wife of 75 yrs Aline, father Mack Gothia, mother Levi, brother Mack Gothia Jr., sister in law Gloria English and husband Bill, brother in law Harold Rachal and nephews Bobby Cole and WM English Survived by his sister Beverly Rachal and numerous Nieces and Nephews
Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort knowing he is reunited with the love of his life and at peace. His stories, his laughter, his strength, and his love will live on through each of us.
Rest easy, Granddad. Thank you for a lifetime of love. You will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always loved.
Lindy’s life will be celebrated with a rosary on August 8, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am, followed by a visitation at 11:30 am until 12:30 pm and a funeral service at 12:30 pm at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas 77627.

 Delores Constantine, sister of Jeanette Constantine

 born on July 11, 1953, in Rayne, Louisiana, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Webster, Texas, at the age of 73. Delores was one of seven children. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1973 and furthered her education by earning an Associate's Degree in bookkeeping from Lamar University. Known for her deeply loving nature, Delores was always willing to help anyone in need. She was an amazing seamstress and found great joy in spending time at the beach and sharing a hot cup of coffee with her friends and family.
She is survived by her son, Josh Constantine, and his wife, Denise; her grandchild, Jyles Constantine; her brother, Gene Constantine; and her sisters, Jeanette Morgan and her husband, Dennis,, Liz Reeves, and Wanda Defrancis and her husband, Gary. She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Thelma Constantine; her brother, Randy Constantine; her sister, Ellen Pitts; sister-in-law, Judith Constantine, and her nephew, Doug Reeves.
A visitation will be held at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas on July 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM on the same day. A graveside service will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Cemetery.

 Laurie Delarosa, daughter of Arleen "Becky" Morgan

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Jackson Delarosa, who departed this life on July 5, 2026, in Lumberton, Texas. Born on December 1, 1975, in Port Arthur, Texas, Laurie lived a life full of love, kindness, and quiet strength. She never sought recognition or praise. She simply loved the people around her with all her heart, and that became the legacy she leaves behind.
More than anything, Laurie loved her family. They were her greatest joy and always came before anything else. She was one of the most selfless people you could ever know, always putting others first and never wanting to be a burden to anyone. Even through the most difficult times, she was more concerned about how everyone else was doing herself. If someone she loved was hurting, Laurie was hurting too.
She had a special gift for reading people. She could often tell within minutes if someone had a kind and genuine heart. She wasn't impressed by money, status, or appearances. She believed a person's character was what truly mattered, and she naturally surrounded herself with people whose hearts matched her own. Her kindness wasn't something she turned on when people were watching, it was simply who she was.
Laurie found happiness in the simple things that many people pass by without noticing. She had a true green thumb and could make just about anything grow. Her flowers, plants, and garden were a reflection of the patience and care she poured into everything she loved. She found peace watching the birds outside, and she had a deep love for animals. Her pets were never "just pets" they were family, and she loved and cared for them with all her heart.v She also had a fun side that made her smile. She loved listening to the police scanner and could spend hours watching crime documentaries and horror s Tucker, wh brought endless joy to her life. She is also survived by her loving parents, Thomas Jackson, Sr. and Becky Jackson; her brother, Thomas Jackson Jr. and his movies. Those quiet evenings became some of the memories her family will treasure most, proving that the best moments in life are often the simplest ones shared with the people you love.
As a hairstylist, Laurie did far more than style hair. She listened without judgment, encouraged people when they needed it, celebrated their joys, and comforted them through their struggles. Many people came to her as clients and left feeling like family. She had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and loved.
Laurie's memory will be cherished by her loving husband, Juan Delarosa of Lumberton; their devoted daughter, Kindra Delarosa; and her beloved grandson, Larwife, Nicole, of Port Neches; her sister, Tammy Lynn McIntosh of Beaumont; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were made better simply because Laurie was part of them.
Laurie was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Jami Delarosa.
The world often measures a life by accomplishments, but Laurie measured hers by love. She taught us that the smallest acts of kindness are often the ones that last the longest, that family is life's greatest blessing, and that a gentle heart is one of the strongest things a person can have. While our hearts are broken by her absence, we will forever be grateful that we were blessed to know her, to love her, and to be loved by her. Her love will continue to live on in the lives she touched, in every flower that blooms, in every bird that sings, and in the hearts of all who will carry her memory forward.
She will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always loved.
Laurie will be remembered at a visitation on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm followed by a Celebration of her life at 3:00 pm all to be held at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, 5200 39th Street, Groves, Texas.

 Ron Lerner, husband of Paula Fanguy

 Ron was born in El Paso, Texas on August 22, 1958, one of the three sons of Alan and Frankie Lerner.
He graduated from El Paso High School in 1976, where he participated in many organizations, not to mention, his true love for Scouting. Ron continued his education and acquired his Bachelor degree from TAMU, Masters Science in Engineering from University of Texas, and his Doctoral Degree from Touro University.
He was a devoted father giving of his time to the cub scouts, boy scouts, swim team, golfing, and baseball. Not only did he give time to his family, he dedicated himself to many organizations as a volunteer to Boy Scouts, Texas A&M 12th Man Foundation, Texas A&M Association of Former Students, Museum of Fine Arts-Houston, University of Texas at Austin Alumni, and American Radio Relay League. His professional career included Helen of Troy, Texas Instruments, Emerson, Southwire, Texas A&M University and Harris County.
Ron loved life and everything about it. His love for outdoors was immeasurable and enjoyed the many outdoor trips to national parks with Paula and Chris to Colorado, California, Arizona, North & South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico, Alaska, and Caribbean.
He also took many global trips to India, Germany, Japan, China, France, Sweden, Finland, Bulgaria, England, Switzerland, and Norway.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Alan Lerner, step-mother Dorothy Lerner. He is survived by his wife, Paula Maltba Lerner of 34 years and his son, Chris Maltba of Houston, Texas. Also, his twin brother, Mark Edward Lerner and his wife, Judi of Dallas, Texas; his younger brother, Kenneth Lerner and his wife, Nancy of Madison, Wisconsin. Ronald’s brother -in- law David Fanguy and his wife, Nena. He was also blessed to have many aunts, uncles, nieces, and cousins that he cherished.
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth, Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear, Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence, Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost
A graveside service for the family will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas In of lieu of customary remembrances for those so desiring, contributions in memory of Ronald may be made online through Texas A&M Foundation Order of Service
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