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Arvena Baker Obituary
Arvena Baker at age 101 passed away September 6, 2012 at Bayou Manor in Houston. She was the daughter of Beulah and August Hofheinz. She and her husband James Baker were residents of La Porte, Texas where Arvena taught 3rd grade and James, who preceded her in death, served as superintendent of schools. Arvena was active in the La Porte Readers Club and served as president for three years. And both she and her husband enjoyed painting landscapes and seascapes in oils. They also liked fishing and often could be seen in a boat searching for a school of speckled trout. Arvena is survived by a brother, Willburn Hofheinz, his wife Marcie and their son, David. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Lisa Paulissen Martinez
May 3, 2013
Thank you for teaching me in 3rd grade, Mrs. Baker! I will always remember you!
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Jamesa Wilks
March 10, 2013
I had the pleasure of getting to know her. She was my coffee buddy. Very sweet lady and will be dearly missed.
Lisa Raymundo
September 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family. Ms. Baker, our beloved neighbor for many years will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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Hector & Lisa Raymundo and Family
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