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Arnold, Willie L. (RETIRED)
Retired Senior Police Officer Willie L. Arnold passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife Sandra Arnold. Officer Arnold joined the Houston Police Department on July 7, 1985, Academy Class #131. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Emergency Communications and South Central Divisions until his retirement on March 10, 2006.
A Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The Burial followed at Paradise North Cemetery.
Burttschell, Terrell G. (RETIRED)
Retired Police Officer Terrell G. Burttschell passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joanne Burttschell. Officer Burttschell joined the Houston Police Department on May 20, 1963, Academy Class #28. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Central Division and the Jail Division until his retirement on December 14, 1989.
A visitation was held before the funeral service at St Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Cisneros, Lydia G.
Mrs. Lydia G. Cisneros passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the age of 83. She is the mother of retired Senior Police Officer Dolores C. Leal who was last assigned to the North Division until her retirement on May 22, 2004 and the mother-in-law of Senior Police Officer Ernest Leal Jr. who Died in the Line of Duty on November 27, 2020.
Funeral services were held at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Interment followed at Memory Lawn Memorial Park.
Sergeant Clark, Garry W. (RETIRED)
Retired Sergeant Garry W. Clark passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rebekah Clark. He is also the uncle of Senior Police Officer Eddy W. Powell Jr., assigned to the Clear Lake Division. Sergeant Clark joined the Houston Police Department on January 8, 1968, Academy Class #37. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Central Division, Air Support Division, Southeast Division, Eastside Division and the Community Services Division until his retirement on January 28, 2004.
A visitation was held before the memorial service at First Baptist Church Pasadena on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Cortina, Adalia
Mrs. Adalia Cortina passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 89. She is the mother of Retired Senior Police Service Officer Juan M. Cortina, who retired on September 1, 2022, out of the Robbery Division; and grandmother of Probationary Police Officer Carlos R. Cortina, assigned to the Central Division.
A viewing was held before the Funeral Mass at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Burial followed at Brookside Memorial Park.
Davis, Edward J.
Mr. Edward J. Davis passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 85. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Matthew L. Davis of the Traffic Enforcement Division.
A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
Eckenrode, Edwanna Faye
Mrs. Edwanna Faye Eckenrode passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 76. She is the widow of Retired Detective Joseph G. “Joe” Eckenrode, who passed away on July 21, 2012.
A Memorial Service was held at Rios Funeral Directors – Conroe on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Sergeant Edwards, Clinton D.
Sergeant Clinton D. Edwards, who was assigned to the Emergency Communications Division, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the age of 40. He is survived by his wife, former Police Officer Jessica L. Edwards. He was the son-in-law of Retired Sergeant Reginore Anderson, who retired on November 7, 2015. Sergeant Edwards joined the Houston Police Department on March 19, 2007, Academy Class #191. During his tenure with the department, he was also assigned to the Special Operations, Burglary and Theft, Auto Theft, and Northeast Divisions.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Edwards, Willodean M.
Mrs. Willodean M. Edwards passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 95. She is preceded in death by her husband, retired Lieutenant Harold D. Edwards who retired on July 15, 1983 and passed away on June 30, 2000 and her brother-in-law, retired Sergeant Bobbie W. Edwards who retired on March 25, 1988 and passed away on January 5, 1998.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Interment followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Givens, Joyce Marie
Mrs. Joyce Marie Givens passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her husband, retired Sergeant Horace C. Givens Jr. who passed away on April 3, 2009. She is also the mother of retired Sergeant Warren L. Givens who was last assigned to the Robbery Division until his retirement on November 27, 2010.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hannah, Deweyliene “Duke”
Mrs. Deweyliene “Duke” Hannah passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her husband, Retired Police Officer Harold “Bubba” Hannah, Jr., who passed away on April 12, 2017. Police Officer Hannah served as the department’s Chaplain from 1977 to 1984.
A Graveside Service was held at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 682-3663, on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Haring, Iris Jane
Mrs. Iris Jane Haring passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the age of 82. She is the widow of Retired Sergeant Earl H. Haring, Jr., who passed away on June 29, 2009.
Funeral Services were held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home on Monday, March 13, 2023. Burial followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023 (713) 928-5141.
Johnson, Lorena Mae
Mrs. Lorena Mae Johnson passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 76. She is preceded in death by her husband, Retired Assistant Chief Bradley K. Johnson, who passed away on June 7, 2015.
Funeral Services were held at Jones Prairie Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Burial followed at Jones Prairie Cemetery.
Sergeant Kerr, Jerry A. (RETIRED)
Retired Sergeant Jerry A. Kerr passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife Cathy Kerr and preceded in death by his step-son Houston Police Officer Michael J. Weeden. Sergeant Kerr joined the Houston Police Department on April 3, 1972, Academy Class #54. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Northeast, Southwest, North, and Air Support Divisions until his retirement on March 5, 1993.
A private Funeral Service will be held at a later date.
Lane, Delores M.
Retired Office Service Manager Delores M. Lane passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 69. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Charles Dees Jr. Mrs. Lane joined the Houston Police Department on August 1, 1975. During her career with the department, she was assigned to the Identification Division, Auto Theft Division and the Records Division until her retirement on January 1, 2005.
Funeral services were held at Friendship Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Interment followed at Friendship Memorial Gardens.
Lockridge, Mable W.
Mrs. Mable W. Lockridge passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 86. She is the grandmother of Senior Police Telecommunicator Ashley N. Lockridge of the Emergency Communications Division.
A Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Elite Life of Celebration on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Nguyen, Phung-Hao Thi
Mrs. Phung-Hao Thi Nguyen passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 75. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Henry H. Nguyen of the Vehicular Crimes Division.
A Funeral Service was held at Winford Funeral Home Northwest on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Osborn, Mary Virginia
Mrs. Mary Virginia Osborn passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the age of 89. She is the wife of retired Police Officer William H. Osborn who was last assigned to the Juvenile Division until his retirement on March 2, 1992.
A visitation was held before the funeral service at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 11, 2023, and Interment followed at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Padilla, Candelario
Mr. Candelario Padilla passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 86. He is the father of Lieutenant J.C. Padilla, assigned to the Narcotics Division.
A private Funeral Service will be held at a later date.
Patrick, Brenda Jean
Ms. Brenda Jean Patrick passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the age of 67. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Tray Riley, assigned to the Vehicular Crimes Division.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Peña, Richard M., Jr.
Mr. Richard M. Peña, Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 79. He is the father of Sergeant Ronald R. Peña, assigned to the Crime Analysis and Command Center Division.
A Chapel Service was held at Angelus Funeral Home on Monday, March 20, 2023. Burial followed at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Rains, Pamela Harris
Mrs. Pamela Harris Rains passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the age of 72. She is preceded in the death by her husband, Police Officer James D. Harris, who was Killed in the Line of Duty on July 13, 1982.
A Funeral Service was held at First Baptist Church Crockett on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
A Graveside Service was held at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Reese, Joseph T.
Mr. Joseph T. Reese passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 83. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Bryan S. Reese of the Recruiting Division.
A Graveside Service was held at Klein Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Rodriguez, Juanita “Janie”
Mrs. Juanita “Janie” Rodriguez passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 80. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Carl M. Rodriguez and Senior Police Officer Roy B. Rodriguez, both assigned to the North Division. She is also the grandmother of Police Officer Derek B. Rodriguez, assigned to the North Division and mother-in-law of Senior Police Officer Amanda R. Rodriguez, assigned to the Special Victims Division.
Funeral services were held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Interment followed at Houston National Cemetery.
Rodriguez, Mary G.
Mrs. Mary G. Rodriguez passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the age of 91. She is the mother of Retired Senior Police Officer Richard D. Rodriguez who retired on September 30, 2021.
A Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Compean Funeral Home on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Burial followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Valentine, James L.
Mr. James L. Valentine passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 82. He is the father of Lieutenant Edward C. Valentine, assigned to the Homicide Division.
A Memorial Service was held at the Montesano United Methodist Church on Friday, April 14th. Burial followed at the Wynoochee Cemetery.
Washington, Barbara Ann Jones
Mrs. Barbara Ann Jones Washington passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the age of 88. She is the mother of retired Sergeant Ernest M. Davis who was last assigned to the Eastside Division until his retirement on June 28, 2008. She is the grandmother of Senior Police Officer Angel N. Waggoner, assigned to the South Gessner Division, Police Officer Christopher M. Davis, assigned to the Central Division and Police Officer Zachary M. Davis, assigned to the South Gessner Division. She is also the grandmother-in-law of Sergeant Jonathan T. Waggoner, assigned to the Vice Division.
Funeral services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, March 17, 2023. Interment followed at Natchez National Cemetery.
Williams, Wilbert Lee
Mr. Wilbert Lee Williams passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the age of 81. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Maurice A. Williams, assigned to the Juvenile Intake Unit.
A visitation was held before the funeral on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Interment followed at Paradise Cemetery South.