November

Atkins, Randle D., Jr.

Mr. Randle D. Atkins, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the age of 71. He is the father of Senior Police Service Officer Tonya A. Cooper, assigned to the Special Victims Division; and grandfather of Senior Police Service Officer Jasmarae M. Singleton, assigned to the Central Division.

A visitation was held before the Funeral Service at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Burial followed at Houston Memorial Gardens.

Chavis, Mable Lee Greene

Mrs. Mable Lee Greene Chavis passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 81. She is the mother of Administrative Assistant Michelle L. Cameron assigned to the Office of Chief of Police Division.

A Wake Service was held before the Funeral Mass at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.  Following the Rosary, a Funeral Mass commenced. Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery South.

Herbsleb, Clarence J.E., Jr. (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Clarence J.E. Herbsleb, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrna J. Herbsleb. He joined the Houston Police Department on December 28, 1959, Academy Class #23. Throughout his whole career with the department, he was assigned to the Special Operations Division. Police Officer Herbsleb retired on December 30, 1988.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Hoffpauir, Thomas A. (RETIRED) 

Retired Police Officer Thomas A. Hoffpauir passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Irene Hoffpauir. Officer Hoffpauir joined the Houston Police Department on August 28, 1967, Academy Class #36. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Central, Training, Criminal Intelligence, Chief of Police, and Narcotics Divisions until his retirement on September 27, 2003.

A Visitation was held before the Funeral Mass at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, November 11, 2023. A Funeral Mass and Burial followed at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

Johnson, Cecil Eleby (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer Cecil Eleby Johnson passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gloria Johnson. He joined the Houston Police Department on May 20, 1963, Academy Class #28. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the Central, Southwest, and Vice Divisions. Police Officer Johnson retired on January 21, 1994.

A visitation was held at Scott Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Funeral Services were held at Southview Baptist Church on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  Burial followed at South Park Cemetery.

Lerch, Mary L.

Mrs. Mary L. Lerch passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the age of 91. She is the mother of Retired Senior Police Officer Mark A. Lerch, who retired on October 15, 2022; and grandmother of Police Officer Darius J. Lerch, assigned to the Westside Division.

A viewing was held before the Funeral Service at Paradise Funeral Home on Friday, October 27, 2023. Burial followed at Golden Gate Cemetery.

Malveaux, Odile Marie

Mrs. Odile Marie Malveaux passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the age of 93. She is the grandmother of Senior Customer Service Clerk Alaina M. Bibbs, assigned to the Records Division.

A visitation was held before the Funeral Mass at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery South.

Dr. Neely, George, Sr.

Dr. George Neely, Sr. passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 75. He is the father of Division Manager Allison B. Hudson of the Office of Community Affairs Division.

A Funeral Service was held at Neely United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Nguyen, Dao Thi

Mrs. Dao Thi Nguyen passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the age of 77. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Rick T. Nguyen of the Westside Division.

A Visitation was held at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park on Monday, November 6, 2023 and Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

A Funeral Mass was held at Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Community Church on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Ordaz, Armando M. (RETRIED)

Retired Senior Police Officer Armando M. Ordaz passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Melinda Ordaz. He is the father of Police Officer Ashley N. Romo, assigned to the Mental Health Division; and also, cousin of Police Officer Michael P. Roman, who was Killed in the Line of Duty on January 6, 1994. Senior Police Officer Ordaz was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He joined the Houston Police Department on December 11, 1989, Academy Class #138. During his tenure with the department, he was assigned to the South Central, Northeast, and Narcotics Divisions, retiring on September 19, 2020.

A visitation was held at Pat H. Foley and Company on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

A Celebration of Life was held at Pat H. Foley and Company on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Burial followed at Brookside Memorial Park.

Perdomo, Angel Villa

Mr. Angel Villa Perdomo passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 77. He is the father of Sergeant Josue Villa of the Victim Services Division.

A Visitation was held at Rios Funeral Directors Conroe on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

A Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Phung, Maria Tran The

Mrs. Maria Tran The Phung passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She is the mother of Lieutenant Thanh N. Phan, assigned to the Downtown Division.

A visitation was held at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

A second visitation was held at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park on Friday, October 20, 2023.

A Funeral Mass was held at Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Burial followed at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

Qian, Shidong

Senior Police Officer Shidong Qian, assigned to the Midwest Division, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 38. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Qian Yang. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He joined the Houston Police Department on March 21, 2011, Academy Class #210. During his tenure with the department, he was also assigned to Clear Lake and Northeast Divisions.

A Visitation was held at Settegast-Kopf Company at Sugar Creek on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

A Funeral Service was held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Burial was held at Houston National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Sanchez, Robert Anthony

Mr. Robert Anthony Sanchez passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the age of 33. He is the son of Sergeant Honorio Sanchez Jr., assigned to the Westside Division.

Funeral services were held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church on Thursday, October 26, 2023.  Interment followed at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

Serpas, Silva

Mrs. Silva Serpas passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 79. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Jeffrey P. Serpas of the Air Support Division.

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

St John. James V.  (RETIRED)

Retired Police Officer James V. St John passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Peggy St John. Officer St John, who was also a Veteran of the United States Navy, joined the Houston Police Department on April 5, 1971, Academy Class #49. During his career with the department, he was assigned to the Special Operations Division, Traffic and Accident Division, North Division and the Narcotics Division until his retirement on July 6, 2001.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at McNutt Funeral Home on Friday, November 10, 2023.  Interment followed at Conroe Memorial Park.

Womack, Mary Katherine

Mrs. Mary Katherine Womack passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the age of 79. She is the mother of Senior Police Officer Nick D. Baines Jr., assigned to the Mental Health Division.

A visitation was held before the funeral service at The Church Without Walls on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Interment followed at Calvary Hill Cemetery.