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Roberta G. Porras

Roberta Porras Obituary

ROBERTA G. PORRAS, 82, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 17, 2005. Her husband Manuel Porras preceded her in death. Mrs. Porras is survived by her sons: James Porras and his wife Alecia, Hector Porras and Rene Porras and his wife Lan Houng, daughters: Melinda Stasky and her husband James and Melissa Porras, sisters: Lencha Martinez, Martha Cerda and Ruth Porras, 13 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will begin Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. at the Crespo Funeral Home Navigation chapel. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. later that evening. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 417 North College, Gonzales, Texas. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery Gonzales, Texas.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Roberta Porras

25 Entries

Patty Mika

January 29, 2005

Dearest Melinda and family,

I was saddened to hear about your Mom's passing. I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you. Your Mom will always be with you every day, in a special place in your heart.

Love Patty

Minnie Camarillo

January 26, 2005

To my cousins and their families, our deepest sympathies. I'm sitting here thinking about Tia. Eusebio and I will always remember going thru Houston and stopping at the bakery. She was never too busy to visit, always wanted to know how we and everyone else was doing, and never let us leave without eating or let us go before giving us several bags of bread to take! I'm sure her generous nature touched everyone she knew. We will miss her.

Lisa Martinez

January 24, 2005

Melinda & Family,

During this time of loss remember the Lord will call each of us home so that we might spend eternity in His glory. Your mother has gone to be with her Lord. May you find peace in this knowledge. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Blessings,

Lisa

Bobbie Taylor/Fletcher

January 21, 2005

Dear Melinda and Family,

Melinda I am very saddened to hear of your mom having passed away. Mrs. Porras was a compassionate and fine businesswoman. I remember when I would arrive at your house; the one thing your mom would always say to us before we would leave for the evening was "You girls be careful". And we were careful. May our Lord comfort you and your family at this time.

Dean Tropeano

January 21, 2005

Dear Lee Ann,

Thank you for including me in your note. You and your loved ones have my deepest sympathy. Though I never got to know much of your family they raised a fine woman and for that they must be special. My prayers and best wishes to you all.

Rebecca Perez

January 21, 2005

Porras Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very special lady & she will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all & comfort your hearts at this time.

Love,

Jon, Rebecca, & Alexandra Perez

Sylvia H. Garcia

January 20, 2005

Dear Porras family --

mis Primos -- I am so sorry for your loss. Tia Ruperta has always and will always have a special place in my heart.

She had a strong faith, a loving heart, a giving way. that made my tia special.

I have no words of comfort, I'm at a loss. But I do want to share a prayer with you.

We love you all.

God Bless you and give you the strength to make it thru these days of sadness.

Love,

Esther (Garcia) Huerta,

Sylvia H Garcia, Luis Decker and Guadlupe J. Garcia-Wiist

The Serenity Prayer

GOD, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference.

Living ONE DAY AT A TIME;

Enjoying one moment at a time;

Accepting hardship as the

pathway to peace.

Taking, as He did,

this sinful world as it is,

not as I would have it.

Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;

That I may be reasonably happy

in this life,

and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.

Amen

Reinhold Neibuhr-1926

Rhonda Stanek

January 20, 2005

Melinda, James & Family: I was fortunate enough to meet your mom several years ago. She was a courageous, warm, gentlewoman and I knew right away I was in the presence of someone special. She will be remembered by all those whose paths she crossed.

ENEDINA MCCRARY

January 20, 2005

To my precious cousins, Though I know this is a hard time always remember all the wonderful memories we have. My heart and sorrows are with all of you, but as I said hold on to all the wonderful memories we all have. I never forget when you all first came to Houston and made Houston your homes great memories to hold on to.

Love Nina,Cecil,Christopher,Pete

McCrary.

Henry & Gloria Martinez

January 20, 2005

We offer our condolences to James, Hector, Rene, Melinda, and Melissa and their families.

Years ago I told Tia Ruperta how much I liked Tio Manuel’s paintings and she never forgot. One day James delivered to me a beautiful gift that Tia had sent and it now hangs in our family room. Of course, it’s even more precious now.

It was only four weeks ago that I was thanking her for sending me the painting and she said she had been looking for me to check up on James to see if he had delivered it.

We will miss her very much.

Janel Rejna

January 20, 2005

I have wonderful memories of my grandma and I'm really sorry that we are not able to travel to Texas to be with our family. We miss all of you and love you. Love, Janel (James' daughter), Martin and Mark

Maria Blanca Garza (Ramirez)

January 20, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the entire Porras family. Melinda and Melissa your Mom will always be remembered as a beautiful angel always trying to help the poor in the community. Through my sister Yolanda Ramirez - Growing up I was fortunate to meet your family and spend fun times with Melissa -although it has been years since I have actually spend time in the neighborhood- I want you to know that I never forgot your family's kindness. I pray that you all can get through this most difficult time in your lives and always remember that your parents are well loved and their memories will always be a big part of the community. My heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you. May God Bless You.

Alisah Azhar

January 19, 2005

I remember every time I went to her house i'd walk in and she'd tell me I'm beautful and it made me feel special.

Annette Rodriguez

January 19, 2005

I feel that I have had the pleasure to have known such a strong lady. She was always happy to welcome me and my daughters in her home. It was always a special treat to just sit and talk with her. She will always be rememberd fondly.

With much love,

Annette

Shellie Sherer

January 19, 2005

Melinda Stasky & family -

I'm sorry I never had a chance to meet your Mom - but the way you spoke of her, she seemed like a beautiful soul. Please be comforted in the fact that she is with God - in a beautiful, perfect place - watching over all of you, until you meet her again.

If you need ANYTHING call on me.

With Sympathy & Prayers,

Shellie & family

Wendy, Frank and Jenna Haera

January 19, 2005

Our deepest sympathies go out to Melinda and the Porras family. We only had the pleasure of meeting Roberta a few times but that was enough to learn how she was loved by her family an how she loved you.

Robert and Luz Garcia

January 19, 2005

We will always remember our Tia for her graciousness when we visited her, and when she visited my parents in Gonzales. She sent me, from Utah, one of the first gifts I ever received in the mail (in the 50's): a cookie press set. To this day I still collect presses, cookie cutters and cookie jars. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift she gave me! I remember our last visit in Houston and how we talked about her interests and collections. She was truly a remarkable woman, one to be admired because she persevered despite her long-standing health problems. Our love and prayers go out to our cousins.

Becky Martinez

January 19, 2005

It seems that this obituary in this newspaper does not begin to describe how special Roberta Porras was to us. I will always treasure our friendship. She has embraced me into her family for as long as I have known Melinda from college. Last year, we went gambling and to Laredo. Her blindness worried me but her strength and poise and sense of adventure amazed me. I will miss her and I pray that she is with her Lord and Savior in perfection.

Mary Ellen Bermudez

January 19, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Porras Family.Roberta will truly be missed, she will howver remain in our hearts and in our memories always. She is now in Heaven with her Husband and my parents Aurora and Trancito Carrillo.

On behalf of the Carrillo Family.

Cuca Porras

January 19, 2005

Dear Neice's and Nephew's

I Love all of you and I will always remember the memory of your mother within my heart, I will always remember her smile in my heart and all the times when I would get together as a family. May God Bless Each and Everyone of You.

Love Tia Cuca

Patrick & Faith "Cookie" Porras

January 19, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with all of your family.

May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds

you today.

MARY ANN RODRIGUEZ

January 19, 2005

Dear Porras Family,

My deepest heartfelt feelings go out to my cousins. There are no words to replace the loss of your mother, my prayers are with you all to be bless with the strengh to help you guys thru this.

James, Hector, Rene, Melinda and Melissa, my deepest condolences go out to you all, I will always remember the good times that we spent on Eagle Pass (1st House) and then moving on to Market Street.

Love,

Mary Ann

Diane Cravens

January 19, 2005

We here at Joe Veale Foods would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Porras family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe and Judy Veale

Susie Rasmussen

Diane Cravens

Yolanda Castillo

January 19, 2005

My prayers are with the Porras Family, To be strong within there hearts. I will always remember Tia

Roberta sweet smile and soft spoken voice. She will truly be missed. The Lord will be with all of you today, tomorrow, and everyday.

Norma Porras

January 19, 2005

My deepest sympathy to all the family. She was a part of my life for many years and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and especially for Melissa.

Norma

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