August

Ard, Aileen Ruth

Ms. Aileen Ruth Ard passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 64. She is the sister of Systems Consultant Paul K. Ard, assigned to the Office of Technology Services.

A visitation was held before a Celebration of Life Service at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, July 24, 2023.  Interment followed at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arrington, Annie R.

Mrs. Annie R. Arrington passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the age of 88. She is the grandmother of Police Officer Corey S. Arrington of the Southeast Division and mother of Retired Lieutenant Carl S. Arrington who retired on September 26, 2014.

A Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  Burial followed at Woodlawn Gardens of Memories Cemetery.

Bonnette, Jeanette L.

Mrs. Jeanette L. Bonnette passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 99. She is the mother of retired Sergeant Landry E. Bonnette who is currently assigned to the Robbery Division as a Administrative Specialist.

Funeral services were held at Jessie Faye Fields Chapel on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Interment followed at Rosewood Cemetery.

Breland, Ronald K.

Mr. Ronald K. Breland passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 71. He is the father of Counselor Norquinta “Q” Goodall of the Victim Services Division.

A Visitation was held before the Celebration of Life at The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Britton, Lealand

Mrs. Lealand Britton passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 92. She is the grandmother of Police Officer Zachary R. Britton of the Northeast Division.

A Funeral Service was held at Evangelistic Temple on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Carlton, Cynthia

Mrs. Cynthia Carlton passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 63. She is the sister of Retired Senior Police Officer and Senior Police Service Officer Tomeka M. Hawkins of the Airport IAH Division.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Clark, Christine L.

Mrs. Christine L. Clark passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 97. She is the grandmother of Lieutenant Adrianne N. Hicks, assigned to the Homicide Division.

Funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday, July 8.  Interment followed at Forest Park Cemetery West.

Nelson, Clyde A. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Clyde A. Nelson passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 89. Officer Nelson joined the Houston Police Department on December 10, 1957, Academy Class #19. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the North and Southeast Divisions until his retirement on September 27, 1984.

A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.

Cooper, Johnny Ray, Jr.

Mr. Johnny Ray Cooper Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 89. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Kavette A. Campbell of the Special Victims Division.

A Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Richardson Mortuary on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Sergeant Cox, Michael L. (RETIRED)

Retired Sergeant Michael L. Cox passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Judy I. Rhodes. Sergeant Cox joined the Houston Police Department on November 16, 1970, Academy Class #47. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Traffic and Accident Division, Community Services Division, Southwest Division, Employment Services Division and the Traffic Enforcement Division until his retirement on September 25, 2004.

A memorial service was held at Klein Funeral Home Magnolia – The Woodlands on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Craddock, Joe B. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Joe B. Craddock passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Nellie Craddock. Officer Craddock joined the Houston Police Department on October 6, 1969, Academy Class #42. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Special Operations, Southwest, and Jail Divisions until his retirement on October 30, 1981.

A Funeral Service was held at Callaway-Allee Funeral Home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Delasbour, Paula

Ms. Paula Delasbour passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 62. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Dudley A. Sanders IV of the Traffic Enforcement Division and the sister of Sergeant Renaldo P. Delasbour of the South Gessner Division.

A Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Troy B. Smith Professional Services, on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Burial followed at South Park Cemetery.

Ellison, Richard “Ric” Glen, II

Mr. Richard “Ric” Glen Ellison II passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 47. He is the son of retired Lieutenant Stephen T. Lyons who was last assigned to the Office of Legal Services until his retirement on September 24, 2005.

A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

Ferrara, Jerry W., Jr.

Mr. Jerry W. Ferrara Jr. passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the age of 89. He is the father-in-law of Retired Police Officer David C. Zaharis who passed away on May 7, 2019.

A Memorial Service was held at Brookside Funeral Home Champions on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Frenza, Alexander C.

Mr. Alexander C. Frenza passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the age of 79. He is the step-father of Police Officer Chad M. Minton of the Special Operations Division.

A Celebration of Life was held at Kingwood Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Hagger, Juliana Diane

Mrs. Juliana Diane Hagger passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 57. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Jocelyn Wilson-Payne, assigned to the Criminal Investigations Command.

A memorial service was held at Clayton Funeral Home Pearland on Saturday, July 15.

Hart-Hair, Leslie Carolyn

Mrs. Leslie Carolyn Hart-Hair passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 65. She is the wife of retired Senior Police Officer Denny G. Hair who was last assigned to the Training Division until his retirement on April 22, 2006.

An inurnment will be held in Bangor, Maine.

Hodge, Jimmie J.

Mr. Jimmie J. Hodge passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 74. He is the father of Police Officer Joshua M. Hodge of the Clear Lake Division.

A Funeral Service was held at Roller-Cox Funeral Home on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Burial followed at Hagarville Cemetery.

Koteras, Gilbert

Mr. Gilbert Koteras passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 79. He is the brother of Retired Senior Police Officer James T. Koteras, who was last assigned to the Auto Theft Division until his retirement on is March 22, 2008.

A Visitation was held at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Monday July 31, 2023.

A second Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  Burial followed at Brookside Cemetery.

Love, Joe L., Sr.

Mr. Joe L. Love, Sr. passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 84. He is the father of Retried Senior Police Officer Debra A. Love who retired on June 29, 2017.

A Visitation was held at McDuffie’s Mortuary on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Another Visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Island of Hope Church of God in Christ on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery Beautiful.

Lunsford, Jimmy G. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Jimmy G. Lunsford passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joy N. Lunsford. Officer Lunsford, who was a Veteran of the United States Army, joined the Houston Police Department on October 21, 1963, Academy Class #29. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Special Operations Division until his retirement on June 30, 2001.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Interment followed at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Mokuolu, Marilyn L.

Retired Senior Data Entry Operator Marilyn L. Mokuolu passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 62. Mrs. Mokuolu joined the Houston Police Department on April 25, 1996. During her tenure with the department, she was assigned to the Burglary & Theft, Identification, and Records Divisions until her retirement on April 19, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Perrill, Sylvia

Mrs. Sylvia Perrill passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 65. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Marcos Perrill III of the Air Support Division and Senior Police Officer Mike Perrill of the Traffic Enforcement Division.

A Visitation was held at Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 28, 2023. A Funeral Service was held at Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church on Saturday, July 29, 2023.  Burial followed at Funeraria Del Angel Mont Meta Cemetery.

Scalise, Mary Dianne

Mrs. Mary Dianne Scalise passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 80. She is the wife of retired Police Officer Terence J. Scalise who was last assigned to the Traffic and Accident Division until his retirement on March 14, 1984.

A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

Schmidt, Donald R. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Donald R. Schmidt passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Floy Evon H. Schmidt. He joined the Houston Police Department on January 13, 1969, Academy Class #40. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Central, Emergency Communications, and Northwest Divisions. Police Officer Schmidt retired on July 23, 1994.

A Graveside Service was held at Springer Macedonia Cemetery on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Sergeant Schon, Mark A. (RETIRED)

Retired Sergeant Mark A. Schon passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife Carol Schon. Sergeant Schon joined the Houston City Marshals on December 10, 1980 and merged into the Houston Police Department on November 21, 1992. During his entire tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Marshal Division until his retirement on June 1, 2004.

No Funeral Services are being planned at this time.

Ross, Juliet

Mrs. Juliet Ross passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 98. She is the mother of retired Lieutenant Frank J. Ross, who was last assigned to the Property Room until his retirement on September 5, 2020 and retired Senior Police Officer Richard J. Ross, who was last assigned to the Clear Lake Division until his retirement on July 14, 2021. She is also the mother-in-law of Sergeant Lori A. Ross, assigned to the Central Division and Customer Service Supervisor Edna Ross, assigned to the Fleet Management Department.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at Peevey Funeral & Cremation on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Russell, Loretta

Retired Administrative Associate Loretta Russell passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the age of 67. Ms. Russell joined the Houston Police Department on August 31, 1998 assigned to the Records Division until her retirement on February 28, 2015.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Veal, Mark A. (RETIRED)

Retired Senior Police Officer Mark A. Veal passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife Clara Veal. Officer Veal joined the Houston Police Department on October 15, 1984, Academy Class #47. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Southwest, Jail, Employee Services, Communication Services, Public Affairs, Marshal, Command Center, Crime Analysis, and Security Operations Divisions until his retirement on December 14, 2013.

A Memorial Service was held at Westbury Church of Christ on Thursday, July 20, 2023.