Phillip Essenpreis

Phillip Essenpreis obituary, La Porte, TX

Phillip Essenpreis

Phillip Essenpreis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clayton Funeral Home and Crematory - La Porte on Mar. 17, 2026.
Phillip Anthony Essenpreis, age 40, of La Porte, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Phillip was born on May 9, 1985 in Houston, Texas, to Gary Lynn Essenpreis and Belinda Herrera Essenpreis Purdy.

Phillip had a passion for being an educator. Phillip was an educator for many years.

He is preceded in death by his father Gary Lynn Essenpreis, grandmother Dorotea (Dorothy) Nina, Cerda and grandfather Octaviano Herrera, grandmother Hellen I. Essenpreis and grandfather Philip A. Essenpreis and Uncle Major Terrence Essenpreis.

Phillip is survived by his mother Belinda Herrera Essenpreis Purdy, Uncle Octaviano (Toby) Herrera, Aunt Cynthia Fernandez, as well as many dear relatives and friends.

Phillip was a loving son and cousin that will be truly missed by all.

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