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Irving, TX Obituaries

Valerie Ann Schmitt

Valerie Ann Schmitt

Nov 1, 2025

Valerie Ann Schmitt, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on August 7, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, Valerie spent her formative years growing up in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas. She was a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, where she laid the foundation for...

Paula Hernandez Celedonio

Paula Hernandez Celedonio

Nov 1, 2025

Paula Hernandez Celedonio, born on June 26, 1951, in Navasota, Texas, departed this world on November 1, 2025. She was cherished as a devoted housewife and an extraordinary matriarch, whose warmth and love extended far beyond her immediate family. Growing up in Elsa, Texas, Paula was the daughter of Luz and Olivia Hernandez, who instilled in her a deep sense...

Karen Ann Harmon

Karen Ann Harmon

Oct 30, 2025

Karen Ann Phipps Harmon was born on January 7, 1959, to Kenneth and Doris Phipps. Her brother Kenneth, Jr. was 14 and her sister Kathy was 13, so Karen was a much loved late-life surprise for her parents. With the help of her older siblings, Karen quickly learned to crawl, walk, speak, then read by the time she was 3....

Janice Kay Malmgren

Janice Kay Malmgren

Oct 26, 2025

Janice Kay Malmgren, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 17, 1942, in Canton, Illinois, Janice was the beloved daughter of George Nelson Malmgren and Mabel Andrews Malmgren. She grew up in Illinois and attended Farmington High School, where she began to develop the kindness and warmth...

Johnnita Miller

Johnnita Miller

Oct 22, 2025

Johnnita Chriss Miller, affectionately known as Johnnie, passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on August 4, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, to Johnnie R. Chriss and Myrtle Alyene Voirin. She was raised by Myrtle and Gilbert Voirin after her father’s untimely death in World War II. Johnnie grew up in Irving and attended...

James Bert Crouch

James Bert Crouch

Oct 17, 2025

James “Jamie” Bert Crouch, 61, of Irving, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1964, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Melvin Joe Crouch and Virginia Ann Roberts Crouch. He grew up in Irving, where he built a lifetime of memories surrounded by family, friends, and the community he loved.

Jamie graduated from Nimitz High School...

Joseph Wynn Walker

Joseph Wynn Walker

Oct 12, 2025

Joseph Wynn Walker, affectionately known as Joe, departed this world on October 12, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on March 26, 1941, in Greenville, Texas, he was the son of Wylie Joe Walker and Mary Annette Bruce Walker. Joe grew up in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School in 1960, shortly before embarking on a journey that...

Mario Torres

Mario Torres

Sep 28, 2025

Spanish Version

Mario TorresNació en Villa de Cos, Zacatecas, el 12 de septiembre de 1950 — Falleció el 28 de septiembre de 2025.

Con profundo amor y tristeza despedimos a Mario Torres, esposo de María del Rosario, un hombre ejemplar, fuerte, trabajador y lleno de alegría. Fue un padre y abuelo amoroso, que dedicó su vida a su familia con esfuerzo y...

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