March

Amri, Mongi

Mr. Mongi Amri passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 66 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is the father of Sergeant Heythem H. Amri, assigned to the Patrol Region 3 Command and Detective Khouloud Amri, assigned to the Homicide Division.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Cage, Harrison T.

Mr. Harrison T. Cage passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 76. He is the husband of retired Counselor Barbara A. Bonds-Cage who was last assigned to the Criminal Investigations Command until her retirement on August 1, 2018.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at McGee Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday, February 9, 2023.  Funeral services and Interment followed at Houston National Cemetery.

Cantu, Roel H.

Mr. Roel H. Cantu passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 81. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Jesus A. Cantu, assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Division. He is also the uncle of Sergeant Sergio C. Garcia, assigned to the Joint Processing Center Unit and the great uncle of Cadet Sergio G. Garcia III, assigned to the Training Division.

Funeral services were held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home on Monday, February 20, 2023.  Interment followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Lieutenant Dugger, Paul W. (RETIRED)

Retired Lieutenant Paul W. Dugger passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Dugger. Lieutenant Dugger joined the Houston Police Department on January 22, 1973, Academy Class #58. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Northeast, Central, North, Robbery, Auto Theft, Emergency Communications, Training, Special Operations, and Westside Divisions until his retirement on September 23, 1994.

A Memorial Service was held at the Dugger Family Farm on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Gardner, Jason

Mr. Jason Gardner passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 44. He is the son of Retired Senior Police Officer Robert C. Gardner who retired on December 17, 2004.

A Graveside Service was held at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Gilson, Chester (RETIRED)

Retired Administrator of Communications Chester A. Gilson passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sharon Ann Gilson. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He joined the Houston Police Department on September 5, 1978, Academy Class BC2. During his whole career with the department, he was assigned to the Emergency Communications Division, until his retirement on July 25, 2009.

A visitation was held at Cashner Funeral Home on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

A Funeral Service was held at Cashner Funeral Home on Monday, February 13, 2023.  Burial followed at Garden Park Cemetery.

Gonzales, Bill G. (RETIRED)

Retired Senior Police Officer Bill G. Gonzales passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 66. He is the brother of Retired Police Officer Ernest Gonzales, who retired on October 7, 2006. Senior Police Officer Bill Gonzales joined the Houston Police Department on October 24, 1977, Academy Class #79. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Southwest and South Gessner Divisions. Senior Police Officer Gonzales entered Phase Down-A on June 2, 2007, retiring on August 22, 2009.

A visitation was held at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapels on Thursday, February 16, 2023 with a Rosary recited.

A Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Rosenberg on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Hanham, Patricia “Trisha”

Mrs. Patricia “Trisha” Hanham passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 73. She is the wife of Retired Senior Police Officer Leonard J. Hanham, who retired on July 31, 2004, out of the Southwest Division.

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

Kitzmann, Leonard C., Jr. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Leonard C. Kitzmann Jr. passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jimmie Kitzmann. Officer Kitzmann joined the Houston Police Department on October 5, 1964, Academy Class #31. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Special Operations Division, Central Division and Criminal Intelligence Division until his retirement on February 9, 1990.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at Klein Funeral Home – CyFair Northwest on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  Interment followed at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Marshall, Ruth A. (RETIRED)

Retired Senior Public Service Officer Ruth A. Marshall passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 59. Ms. Marshall joined the Houston Police Department on November 15, 1995. During her tenure with the department, she was assigned to the Northwest, Jail, and North Divisions until her retirement on July 31, 2021.

A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at McNutt Funeral Home.

McCoy, Susan M. (RETIRED)

Retired Administrative Associate Susan M. McCoy passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the age of 70. She joined the Houston Police Department on January 19, 1996, as an Office Assistant. During her tenure with the department, she was assigned to Facilities Operations/Maintenance, Organizational Development Command, Special Investigations Command, Field and Support Operations Command, Strategic Operations Command, Homeland Security Command, and Investigative and Special Operations Command. Administrative Associate McCoy retired on April 30, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Moreno, John Douglas

Mr. John Douglas Moreno passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 75. He is the Husband of Stable Attendant Linda K. Moreno; father of Stable Attendant Shaun D. Moreno; and grandfather of Stable Attendant Renee R. Brown, all assigned to the Special Operations Division – Mounted Patrol.

Funeral Services were held at Calvary Hill Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Burial followed at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

Powell, Eddy Wayne, Sr.

Mr. Eddy Wayne Powell Sr. passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 73. He is the father of Senior Police Officer Eddy W. Powell Jr., assigned to the Clear Lake Division and brother-in-law of retired Police Officer Garry W. Clark who retired on April 27, 2002.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at Central Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  Funeral services and Interment followed at Forest Park East Cemetery.

Serres, Robert E. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Robert E. Serres passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Diana M. Serres. He is also the father of Sergeant Kenneth W. Serres, assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division. Police Officer Robert Serres was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He joined the Houston Police Department on December 27, 1966, Academy Class #34. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Central Division, Training Division, Personnel Division, Traffic and Accident Division, Special Operations Division, and Westside Division. Police Officer Serres retired on March 31, 1989.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sergeant Wall, John A. (RETIRED)

Retired Sergeant John A. Wall passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Misty Wall. Sergeant Wall joined the Houston Police Department on August 31, 1992, Academy Class #150. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Westside Division, Employee Services Division, Crime Analysis & Command Center and Vice Division until his retirement on May 2, 2020.

A Celebration of Life was held at Church Project on Friday, February 17, 2023.