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Oscar Cunningham Obituary

On Sunday, March 30, 2008, MR. OSCAR WENDELL CUNNINGHAM entered into eternal rest. Viewing: Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Funeral @ 12:00 p.m. Both services will be held @ Pleasant Grove M.B.C., 2801 Conti, Houston, Texas. Pastor C.L. & Sheldon Jackson, Officiating. Internment: Paradise North Cemetery. Final Arrangements Entrusted To: McDuffie's Mortuary, Inc. 115 W. Hamilton Houston, TX 77076 (713) 695-8400

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 4, 2008.

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dymond cunningham

April 30, 2008

to my daddy!!!i love u so much and i miss u so much and i will always keep u in my heart.i miss u coming home playing with me,i miss u holding me in your arms and calling me your baby girl. i know you are in heaven looking down at me so i will make u proud of me daddy, i love u and you will always be my heart!!!!!!!

krystal cunningham

April 23, 2008

to my brother and also my best friend, its still hard 2 believe that you are gone but i know you are in peace and you are not alone. i miss u so much and i hold all the good times we had dear 2 my heart. you taught me a lot of things and i thank you for that, you were a wonderful person and i thank god for your life.rest in peace o.c, u will be miss dearly and i will always love you bro and i know ill see u again!!!!!!!!!!

Marcus,Kaylynn,and Kim Cunningham

April 21, 2008

Marcus,Kaylynn and I miss you everyday I am so used to you coming by the house and asking where is the toothpaste?can I make a plate?you have soda?Can I BORROW A SHIRT AND DRAWERS!LOL You will be missed and loved everyday!<3

Knadja and Kameran (daughter)

Knadja Bryant

April 16, 2008

Oscar and Maria,
I remember your wedding day as if it was yesterday. My best friend with her baby bump and you standing at the alter just grinning. Oscar you were and still is so beautiful to me. You took Junior (D'arcy) and made him your own. Oscar I always admired you. Because you made my sweet and wonderful friend happy. You made her smile from the age of 16-29. I love you and you will be missed. Knadja Fletcher - Bryant

Makeda Brown

April 16, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Makeda Brown

April 16, 2008

I will like to send my deepest sympathy to his wife and 5 kids, parents, siblings, and family. Oscar was a brother to me. I will always miss him and he will always be in my heart. One thing I can say is that he was truly a good and devoted friend; and I do know that he is looking over all of us. And I am truly thankful that God has truly blessed us with his presence and laughter. So right now just look at it that he is our Angel. I Love U Brother!!!

Quincy Dalcour

April 10, 2008

Oscar, you will be missed!!! I'm glad we had the opportunity to be friends.The Oscar I knew was true to his family and i can say you and Maria did a damn good job rasing your children.... with that being said you will be surely missed but your name lives on. Much love to the whole Cunningham and Trevino family. (Q.)

Monicue Mitchell

April 9, 2008

Oscar you are going to be miss greatly but i know God has a purpose for letting you go so soon with all my love your anut monicue

KARANA COLEMAN-DRUMGO

April 8, 2008

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS BUT HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE STAY PRAYERFUL AND BLESSED.
I'M LARONDA'S COUSIN

~YOUR LIL CUZ QUI:)~

LAQUISHA NOLAN

April 8, 2008

TO MY FAMILY....
ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT LIVE ACROSS THE STREET FROM EACH OTHER ANYMORE AND DO NOT SEE EACE OTHER AS OFTEN AS WE USED TO, I STILL LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY! O.C. WAS A FUN LOVING PERSON AND I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE AROUND HIM! HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED! I(WE) LOVE YOU MARIA! YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN AND I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT YOU AND THE KIDS AND THE REST OF THE FAM WILL BE JUST FINE. LET GOD STIR THE WAY! LOVE YOU ALL TO DEATH!
LOVE,
~QUISHA, LISA, JR, JARVIS, AND JONATHAN NOLAN!~

LAQUISHA NOLAN

April 8, 2008

TO MY FAMILY....
ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT LIVE ACROSS THE STREET FROM EACH OTHER ANYMORE AND DO NOT SEE EACE OTHER AS OFTEN AS WE USED TO, I STILL LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY! O.C. WAS A FUN LOVING PERSON AND I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE AROUND HIM! HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED! I(WE) LOVE YOU MARIA! YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN AND I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT YOU AND THE KIDS AND THE REST OF THE FAM WILL BE JUST FINE. LET GOD STIR THE WAY! LOVE YOU ALL TO DEATH!
LOVE,
~QUISHA, LISA, JR, JARVIS, AND JONATHAN NOLAN!~

Ca'Priece

April 8, 2008

hey maria i know it seems hard right now but i promise i will help you make it through this the best way i can i mean i am finally starting to understand everything happens for a reason and Grandma wanted another one of her babies to join her he is not that far away we cant see him but he can see us and is watching over us making sure we are okay

Cynthia Smith

April 8, 2008

You were my favorite.. It has been a joy having you as a cousin. From the moment it was said it has been hard to believe but now I know you are in a better place. I love you and miss you Oscar...

Ryan Baptiste

April 7, 2008

John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going."

Know that Oscar is with the Lord and that we will see him again!!!

KIMBERLY

April 7, 2008

we love u oscar may GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN LAW WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS <3ANF 4EVER

BRIAN SMITH

April 6, 2008

O.C. I LOVE U KINFOLK , U GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ( REDD )

ronnie iles

April 5, 2008

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh...just remember in times like these--it has always been times like these. O.C. is no longer in his God given temple, but he lives in your heart and in your children. Do not let your heart continue to fill with grief- but rejoice that he is home, surrounding the thrown of our Creator smiling right back at his family. God will bless you for ever and ever.Amen

Wilkins Group

April 5, 2008

To the Cunningnham family

Best regards may God strengthen and carry all your hardships. We will keep you in our prayers.

ronnie iles

April 5, 2008

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh...just remember in times like these--it has always been times like these. O.C. is no longer in his God given temple, but he lives in your heart and in your children. Do not let your heart continue to fill with grief- but rejoice that he is home, surrounding the thrown of our Creator smiling right back at his family. God will bless you for ever and ever.men

yOUR COUSiN ALEXiS

ALEXiS SAGREDO

April 5, 2008

SORRy THAT GOD HAD TO TAkE yOU AWAy FROM US. WE WiLL MiSS yOU AND LOVE yOU FOREVER AND yOU WiLL ALWAyS REMAiN iN OUR HEARTS AND THE MEMORiES WE CHARiSH. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO HEAR ABOUT yOUR LOSS AFTER WE HAD SEEN yOU ON EASTER. BUT WE MiSS yOU AND WE LOVE yOU VERy MUCH. "GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"

Carla Lewis

April 5, 2008

Maria, My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and the Cunningham family. Remember HE said " ...When you saw only one set of footprints...It was then that I carried you." God Bless You All.

Janette Harder

April 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Maria, her children and all that have felt the pain of losing Oscar. God will bless you all with comfort and strength to get through this time. With God ALL things are possible.

Dina Barsuglia

April 5, 2008

Maria and family,
Know that all of our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of grief. If there is anything for you or your children I can assist with I would gladly help.

Jose Garcia

April 5, 2008

May god Bless you and your family Maria in these hard times. My prayers are with you and his Family.
Take Care Be strong!!

Christine Nash

April 5, 2008

May God bless you Maria and the entire Cunningham family. We all love you and you will continue to be in my prayers. We all love you and are here for you at Comcast.

MAURICE HALL

April 5, 2008

O.C I'LL NEVER FOR GET U HOMMIE!
U KNOW A REAL CAT LOVE U AND YO BROs. ITS NOT A GUN THEY MAKE THATCAN CHANGE MAURICE HALLs LOVE 4 YALL. CUZ ITS BULLET PROOF LOV!!!

JOCELYN HALL-BROWN

April 5, 2008

TO: MARIA & THE REST OF THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY,

I'M A CHILDHOOD FRIEND AND ONCE NEAR NEIGHBOR AND I TOO JUST LOST MY HUSBAND MARCH 9 SO I CAN SAY I DO FEEL YOUR PAIN. I'M DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. AS LONG AS MY FAMILY AND I HAS KNOWN OSCAR HE WAS ALWAYS A COOL PERSON. TRUST AND BELIEVE HE'S NOW RESTING N A MUCH BETTER PLACE. I'M A STRONG BELIEVER N WHAT DOESN'T KILL US, SURELY MAKES US STRONGER. ALL OF YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MY FAMILY IS DEFIENTLY KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE POOH/MAURICE AND THE REST OF THE HALL FAMILY!!!

TAMITRI BLACKSHEAR

April 4, 2008

Fear thou not;for I am with thee: be not dismayed;for I am thy GOD; I will strengthen thee;I will help thee;I will uphold thee with thy right hand of my righteous (ISAIAH 41:10)

Maria,condolences to you and your family. I am truly sorry for your tragic lost.. I just want to tell you that GOD is a good God.. he is there for you and will walk with you every step of the way.. if you haven't already, call on HIM

Mark C.

Mark C.

April 4, 2008

To the Cunningham/Land Family

I just wanted to send my prayers and love in these hard times. To Maria and the kids please stay strong. And to everybody my love goes out. I'm Sorry for your loss.

Latasha Sonnier

April 4, 2008

May God Continue to Bless the Cunningham family. Oscar was a friendly and loving guy and he will be missed. May He Rest In Peace!

Love, Pj and Latasha Sonnier.

Cynthia Land-Tolbert

April 4, 2008

Every Sunday I looked forward to seeing you walk through the church door, kissing me on my cheek, and shaking your Uncle Major hand. It has been a great joy for me to have you as my nephew. But now I have to accept GOD’S will for your life. Your faith in your LORD JESUS CHRIST allows me to hold on knowing that HE makes no mistake. It’s not easy. I will miss you greatly. Rest in peace GOD, has you now.

Aunt Cynthia & Uncle Major (Houston, Texas)

Cynthia and Larry Handy

April 4, 2008

Maria, because you are a friend, your cares are my cares too, and so as sorrow fills your heart my heart goes out to you.
And though my words cannot begin to ease the loss you bear, I only hope it helps somehow to know how much I care. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God continue to Bless you and yours.

Patricia Turner-Fitch

April 4, 2008

Sunny,

May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time of breavement.

For the Good Times

Gilbert Bailey, Jr.

April 4, 2008

I do not know what to say, but I do know what to tell you what I remember of Oscar. He always cared for those that he loved the most. Always remember the good times. He's at peace now.

Julius Jackson

April 4, 2008

My prayers' are with you and the family, may God bless you all.

MOnique S. Toya Hawkins

April 4, 2008

To his loving wife and the cunningham family: May god's love and peace be with you in the midst of your sorrow. Our heartfelt symapathy goes out to you. We will miss you Oscar. You were a good person and family man. May god continue to Keep your Family in his arms. Let me know if there is anything we can do.
Monique S. and Toya Hawkins

The Clark Family

April 4, 2008

To the Cunningham family, we are truely sorry for your lost. You all are in our prayers and if you need anything we are just a phone call away. Oscar was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend who will be missed dearly. He will still be with us in our memories so just think of those and take it day by day and God will see you through. We love you all.

D'Angela Hurd

April 4, 2008

He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory.

My heart goes out to the Cunningham family, I have faith that the father will be that rock of strength for you. God Bless.

Sebrina Chambers

April 4, 2008

may God bless Maria and the cunningham family remember that he doesnt put anything on you that you cant handle keep prayerful and faithful and trust the Lord my prayers are with you and your family

Tarsha Blackman

April 4, 2008

May God Bless You and the Kids. If you ever need anything dont hesitate. You will be in my prayers.

Pamela Greggs

April 4, 2008

God brings you to it and he will bring you through it...keep the faith...

Alana Spells

April 4, 2008

Maria, I pray God's Love,strength and peace during this difficult season in your life. The promises of God are true. He will never leave nor forsake you. God bless you and your family.

tommy kiss

April 4, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

linda brewer-cruise

April 4, 2008

Maria
For every season.. there is a reason .. God had his season for your husband and now he is at rest ...stay stong ,stay prayerful..

Linda b.cruise

Cheryl Balderas

April 4, 2008

Maria, my heart goes out to you and your family, your in my every prayer

Denise Jordan

April 4, 2008

Maria and family...I want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss...Maria, if you need anything...please let me know...I am here for you and the kids...Denise

Crystal Castille

April 4, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family

Ivory Washington

April 4, 2008

I know that things seem uncertain right now, but God has a plan. Be stong, have faith, and know that we are here for you all.

King Karen

April 4, 2008

To:Cunninghan Family.
I want everyone know each one of you are in my prayers.God just wanted his Angel home to help out.God won;t put on you no more than you can bare.it will get better.Comcast Family/DOI/Disp Dept.Take care of each other.

Del Bernard

April 4, 2008

My prayers go out to Maria and the entire Cunningham family. May GOD be with you all in your time of need. Although it may be hard, just try to take this one day at a time.GOD is always by your side to give you strength. God Bless Del

JEWEL SEYMORE

April 4, 2008

MARIA YOU BE STRONG MY FRIEND.BELIVE IN GOD AND TRUST IN HIM AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OK

Tysha Crosby

April 4, 2008

To the Cunningham Family, I want you to know that God loves you and he is not the author of confusion, or bad things happening to good people. His banner over us is love and he doesn't punish us by letting bad things happen to us. Don't let the enemy deceive you by trying to put guilt on you about anything. Oscar is at peace, and know that he is now in a better place than we can ever imagine, he is with the Lord. Be at peace, knowing your baby boy and brother is. As kids, we all try to be the best kids we can be, but we are not perfect, no one is. There was only one perfect person who walked the Earth, His name was Jesus. He is a good God. He is the author of good things in our life. He sticks closer than a brother, and is the closest to those who have a broken heart. I know that your heart is broken, ripped, and torn; but I also know that the Lord is with you and that He loves you. Crying endureth for a night, but joy will come again one day. I know right now you may feel like you will never have joy again, but you will. Oscar will never be forgotten, and all the memories that you have of your little baby boy will be etched in your heart forever, safe with you, he'll always be, your baby boy and little brother.I know you don't understand this,but the day is coming when you will see him again. He is standing at the portals of heaven with open arms, waiting to welcome you and all of his family at the appointed time God calls us all home. My prayer is for the family, that the Spirit of the Lord hovers over the entire family, right now, brings you comfort, gives you strength and peace in your soul. The angels are surrounded around the family right now to hold you up an take you through this, the most tragic of all tragedies. I don't believe that there is anything that can happen in life or hurts us more than losing a mother,daddy,brother, or sister. The Crosby Family will continue to pray for the family.

CARLTON COLLINS

April 4, 2008

TO the family of OSCAR that was a very close freind of mine im so sorry for the loss i am deeply hurt we were class clowns together he was a good man i wish you all the best

STEPHANIE ESTES

April 4, 2008

TO: KRYSTAL, MARIA,MR. & MRS. CUNNINGHAM AND THE FAMILY:

Iwould like to give you my deepest sympathy in this time of grief.
I know that this is a very hard time for all of you, but I just want to let you know that with God’s unchanging hands, and His love for his children, you can get through this.I will be wishing all of you hope in the midst of sorrow, and comfort in the midst of all your pain.



With a Heartfelt Sympathy,

Chastity Estes

April 4, 2008

I went to HS with Oscar and I want to encouage the family...You, know, sometimes in life, situations are going to occur where you may look to the left or the right and you can't find any answers and you can't find anybody to help you but I'm reminded of the Word that says they that wait upon the Lord, He shall renew their strength. They shall mount up on wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint. My prayers will be with the Cunningham family.

LaRonda Clark-Hamilton

April 4, 2008

I just want to say that I am very sorry to hear about this. I know no words are comfort right now but be strong and know that it will get a little better day by day. He was a great person and it's sad that the good people are the ones to go, but he's in a better place now and his memories will be with us forever. The family is in my prayers and I will see you at the services. Please call me if you get this before then 832-654-3272

karen crosby

April 4, 2008

My prays go out Maria and family. Also to Mr. and Mrs.Cunningham God is good may he wrap his arms around you and your time of griefing, and see you through this storm.I send my love Kk

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