▰ Tammy Hurd Died February 19, … More Information | Tammy Hurd, born August 1, 1929 died on February 19, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Tammy was 86. |
▰ Ruth E (Larson) Hurd Died February 05, … More Information |
Ruth E (Larson) Hurd, age 87 of Texas, born in Rochester, New York, departed this life Sunday February 5, 2005. Obituary published: February 06, 2005 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Ruby L Hurd Died July 05, … More Information |
Ruby L Hurd, age 83 of Texarkana, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 5, 2001. Obituary published: July 06, 2001 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Rosie Hurd Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Ronald Elton Hurd Died October 04, … More Information |
Ronald Elton Hurd, 70, of Port Arthur, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 4, 2003. Obituary published: October 05, 2003 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Ronald Hurd Died December 14, … More Information |
Ronald Hurd, age 70 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away December 14, 2003. Obituary published: December 15, 2003 in "Seafarers Log (MD)" |
▰ Roger "Bubba" Hurd Died August 02, … More Information |
Roger "Bubba" Hurd, age 71 of Harrison County, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on August 2, 2012. Obituary published: August 03, 2012 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Robert Edward Hurd Died June 06, … More Information |
Robert Edward Hurd, of Texas, born in Virginia, joined the Lord June 6, 2009. Robert was 65. Obituary published: June 07, 2009 in "Martinsville B (VA)" |
▰ Reva Hurd Died June 02, … More Information | Reva Hurd, born January 23, 1921 joined the Lord June 2, 2014 in Hitchcock, Texas. Reva was 93. |
▰ Reuben Hurd Died August 21, … More Information |
Reuben Hurd, age 79 of Ft Worth, Texas, departed this life Sunday August 21, 2003. Obituary published: August 22, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Para Hurd Died July 18, … More Information |
Para Hurd, born April 1, 1939 joined the Lord July 18, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Para was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Sharon Styles, Diane Phillips/dominic, Greg Chretien, Frank Thompson |
▰ Norman C Hurd Died November 05, … More Information |
Norman C Hurd passed away November 5, 2002 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Obituary published: November 06, 2002 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Nancy Smith Hurd Died July 15, … More Information |
Nancy Smith Hurd, born March 6, 1926 entered eternal life July 15, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Nancy was 84.
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Obituary: Nancy Smith Hurd of San Antonio died on 15, 2010. She was a descendent of the McKean family who came to Texas from Tennessee before the fall of the Alamo. She graduated from Alamo Heights High School and attended Trinity University. In 1957 she married the late John G. Hurd of Laredo, Texas, who was a widower with four young children. Without complaint, she accepted the task of managing a chaotic household and raising the children. In 1970 her husband was appointed as Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, where he served until 1975. Mrs. Hurd was a gracious and talented First Lady of the Embassy during this exciting period in the lives of the family. She was particularly adept at coping with the task of transferring the embassy residence between Capetown and Pretoria every six months. Mrs. Hurd is survived by her four step-children, J.R. Joanie Hurd, Sara Hurd, Patricia John McGregor, and Victoria Steve Goebel. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, her nieces Martha Railey and Nancy Dahl, nephew Greg Smith and sister-in-law Lillian Smith. Mrs. Hurd supported numerous philanthropic organizations, including the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research. She was a long-time friend of the late Walter Mathis and was pleased to serve as an Honorary Trustee of the Villa Finale, a property given to the National Trust for Historic Preservation by Mr. Mathis. She was also a significant supporter of the School of at the University of Texas Science San Antonio because of her deep respect for the nurses who care for and tend the sick and wounded and whose work is so beautifully described in the following lines from Sardanapalus by Lord Byron: …and your last sighs Too often breathed out in a womans hearing When men have shrunk from the ignoble care Of watching the last hour of him who led them. MEMORIAL SERVICE TUESDAY JULY 20, 2010 11:00 A.M. PORTER LORING CHAPEL 1110 MCCULLOUGH The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the special attention given to Mrs. Hurd by Avelina Espinoza and her dedicated caregivers, Maria, Mimi, Elizabeth, Cristina, and Emanuel. Memorial contributions may be made to the School of at the University of Texas Science San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive or the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research Box 760549. |
▰ Nancy S Hurd Died July 15, … More Information | Nancy S Hurd, born March 6, 1926 died July 15, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. NANCY was 84. |
▰ Ms Agnes Hurd Died March 10, … More Information |
Ms Agnes Hurd, born July 12, 1932 died March 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Ms was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Lessie Wiltz Lake Charles, Deronsula Brue Houston, Ruby Brown Brookhaven |
▰ Mrs Christine Marjorie Hurd Died February 09, … More Information |
Mrs Christine Marjorie Hurd, born April 9, 1929 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 9, 2016 in Marshall, Texas. Mrs was 86.
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Obituary: Mrs. Hurd was born on 9, 1929 and passed away on , 9, 2016. Mrs. Hurd was a resident of Marshall, Texas at the time of passing. |
▰ Mrs Rose Autrey Hurd Died December 25, … More Information |
Mrs Rose Autrey Hurd, born February 20, 1946 died on December 25, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Mrs was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Stephanie Hayes Houston, Lois Robinson Spring, Nina Stevens Houston, Julie Terry Houston, Nina Stevens Houston, Tina Taylor |
▰ Mike Hurd Died July 27, … More Information | Mike Hurd, born March 24, 1961 passed away peacefully July 27, 2017 in Troup, Texas. Mike was 56. |
▰ Michael Charles Hurd Died June 26, … More Information |
Michael Charles Hurd went into the presence of the Lord on June 26, 2003 in Texas. Obituary published: June 27, 2003 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Maurice Hurd Died May 08, … More Information |
Maurice Hurd, of New Boston, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 8, 2001. Maurice was 37. Obituary published: May 09, 2001 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Matthew (John) Hurd Died February 27, … More Information |
Matthew (John) Hurd, of San Antonio, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Matthew February 27, 2002. Matthew was 84. Obituary published: February 28, 2002 in "Wichita Eagle (KS)" |
▰ Master Jaxson Jaleel Hurd Died January 17, … More Information |
Master Jaxson Jaleel Hurd, born January 17, 2019 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 17, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Master was 0.
Family members and close friends: , Jacquelyn Colquitt- Hurd Houston |
▰ Mary S Hurd Died May 21, … More Information | Mary S Hurd, born December 30, 1922 passed from this world into the next May 21, 2016 in Murphy, Texas. Mary was 93. |
▰ Mary Sharples Hurd Died May 21, … More Information | Mary Sharples Hurd, born December 30, 1922 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 21, 2016 in Texas. Mary was 93. |
▰ Mary Anne Hurd Died June 06, … More Information |
Mary Anne Hurd, born April 14, 1920 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 6, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. Mary was 89.
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Obituary: Mary Anne Hurd, age 89, of San Antonio, went to be with her Lord on , 6, 2009. She was born and raised in England and came to live in the United States with her late husband, Adrian F. Hurd, when he was transferred by his company, S.C. Johnson of Racine, Wisconsin, 35 years ago. She is survived by her son, Prof. Geoffrey W. Hurd and his wife Stella; daughter, Maureen Anne Butler and her husband Nigel; five grandchildren, Daniel, Ben, Alison, Christopher and Noel; seven great-grandchildren, Jake, Oliver, Lily, Cameron, Julianne, Tatum and Jayden; two brothers and one sister. Special thanks to Drs. Schnitzler, Lyons, Robertson and the staff of the Methodist Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78229. |
▰ Mary Frances Hurd Died October 16, … More Information | Mary Frances Hurd, born September 26, 1924 entered eternal life October 16, 2014 in Texarkana, Texas. Mary was 90. |
▰ Mary S Hurd Died May 21, … More Information | Mary S Hurd, born December 30, 1922 gained her wings on May 21, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Mary was 93. |
▰ Mary Sharples Hurd Died May 21, … More Information |
Mary Sharples Hurd, born December 30, 1922 went to be with her Lord and Savior May 21, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Mary was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Joe & Ele Bucha |
▰ Marvin Lloyd Hurd Died September 15, … More Information |
Marvin Lloyd Hurd, born December 5, 1926 passed from this life on September 15, 2013 in Temple, Texas. Marvin was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Gene And Vicki Hardin, Rhonda And Fred, Sara Hebert |
▰ Maruice Charles Hurd Died October 07, … More Information |
Maruice Charles Hurd, of Texas, born in Ekalaka, Montana, entered eternal life October 7, 2004. Maruice was 86. Obituary published: October 08, 2004 in "BakerCH (OR)" |
▰ Margaret Marie "Mickey" (Kainer) Hurd Died October 20, … More Information |
Margaret Marie "Mickey" (Kainer) Hurd went into the presence of the Lord on October 20, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas. Obituary published: October 21, 2002 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Luke Hurd Died May 11, … More Information |
Luke Hurd, age 81 of Brownsville, Texas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home May 11, 1999. Obituary published: May 12, 1999 in "Valley M-S" |
▰ Luke Hurd Died May 11, … More Information |
Luke Hurd, of San Benito, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he May 11, 1999. Luke was 91. Obituary published: May 12, 1999 in "Valley Star (ND)" |
▰ Lon H Hurd Died November 17, … More Information |
Lon H Hurd, 71, of Amarillo, Texas, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home November 17, 1997. Obituary published: November 18, 1997 in "Amarillo G-N" |
▰ Lois Hales Hurd Died April 08, … More Information |
Lois Hales Hurd, born April 12, 1919 departed this life Sunday April 8, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. Lois was 95.
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Obituary: Services for Lois Hales Hurd, 95, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. , 11, 2015 in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park, with Bro. Rick Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mrs. Hurd was born 12, 1919 in Angelina , Texas, the daughter of the late Bessie (Parten) and Albert Clinton Hales. She passed away , 8, 2015 in a local hospital. Mrs. Hurd graduated from high school in Houston, attended cosmetology college, and become a cosmetology instructor. She studied art under several artists in Houston and was the co-owner of a photography studio. She worked in the photo lab for NASA, retouching pictures of the Moon and other NASA photos until her retirement in 1980. retirement, she continued restoring old pictures and continued painting. She was a local professional artist and had a passion for painting, and loved to travel. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a lifetime member of the VFW, past president of the Ladies Auxiliary, and was also instrumental in erecting the Veterans Memorial Wall in Diboll. Mrs. Hurd was a member of the Angelina Art Guild and the American Business Association. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ronnie Coleman of Conroe; grandchildren, Leslie Coe (Josh) and Lori Rodewald (Alex); great-grandson, A. J. Rodewald; sisters, Margueriette Kessinger of Diboll and Louise McCall (David) of Orangeburg, South Carolina; nieces, Vicki Karnes, Teresa Johnson, Kathy Stephens, Joyce Crager; special friend, Sherry Votaw; nephews, Roy Hales, George Emmet Kessinger, Donnie Kessinger, Albert Glenn Kessinger, Ronald McCall, Robert David McCall, Richard McCall, and David Karnes; and numerous cousins, other family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Hurd; sister, Alice Karnes; brothers, Hersey Hales and Freddie Lee Owens; nephew, James Ellis Kessinger. Pallbearers will be Josh Coe, Ronnie Coleman, Will Lewis, David Karnes, Derek Billingsley, Roy Hales, Johnny Dale Johnson. The family will receive friends from noon until service time on at the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson . |
▰ Lois Hales Hurd Died April 08, … More Information |
Lois Hales Hurd, born April 12, 1919 entered eternal life April 8, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. Lois was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Brenda Russell, Kay Lynne Busby, Beth Legg, Deidra Lee |
▰ Leon C Hurd Died November 26, … More Information |
Leon C Hurd, age 95 of Texas, born in Atwood, Alabama, entered Heaven's gates on November 26, 2004. Obituary published: November 27, 2004 in "Dallas M-N" |
▰ Lelia Hurd Died July 26, … More Information |
Lelia Hurd, of Texarkana, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 26, 2000. Lelia was 83. Obituary published: July 27, 2000 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Lelia Hurd Died July 27, … More Information |
Lelia Hurd, of New Boston, Texas, passed from this life on July 27, 2000. Lelia was 83. Obituary published: July 28, 2000 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Larry Hurd Died June 12, … More Information |
Larry Hurd went into the presence of the Lord on June 12, 2003 in Texas. Obituary published: June 13, 2003 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Katherine Marie Hurd Died June 09, … More Information |
Katherine Marie Hurd, born June 30, 1937 died on June 9, 2015 in Bay City, Texas. Katherine was 77.
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Obituary: Katherine was born on 30, 1937 and passed away on , 9, 2015. Katherine was a resident of Bay City, Texas at the time of passing. Katherine was married to Clifford. |
▰ Judith Gail Hurd Died May 20, … More Information | Judith Gail Hurd, born October 12, 1941 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 20, 2016 in Friendswood, Texas. Judith was 74. |
▰ Joyce (Caylor) Hurd Died January 12, … More Information |
Joyce (Caylor) Hurd, of San Angelo, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 12, 2000. Joyce was 72. Obituary published: January 13, 2000 in "San Angelo S-T" |
▰ Josephine P Hurd Died July 28, … More Information | Josephine P Hurd, born July 10, 1916 entered Heaven's gates on July 28, 2016 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Josephine was 100. |
▰ John Gavin Hurd Died September 08, … More Information |
John Gavin Hurd, 87, of San Antonio, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 8, 2001. Obituary published: September 09, 2001 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ John Gavin Hurd Died September 06, … More Information |
John Gavin Hurd, age 87 of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully September 6, 2001. Obituary published: September 07, 2001 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ John Gavin Hurd Died September 07, … More Information |
John Gavin Hurd, of San Antonio, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on September 7, 2001. JOHN was 87. Obituary published: September 08, 2001 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ John Baldwin Hurd, Jr Died January 06, … More Information | John Baldwin Hurd, Jr , born December 13, 1943 went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2017 in Tatum, Texas. John was 73. |
▰ John Gavin Hurd Died September 06, … More Information |
John Gavin Hurd, born July 2, 1914 passed away peacefully September 6, 2001 in Texas. John was 87.
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Obituary: John Gavin Hurd of San Antonio died peacefully at home on 6, 2001 at the age of 87. His wife, Nancy Smith Hurd, his son, John Radcliffe Hurd Joan of San Antonio, and three daughters, Sara Smith Hurd of Boerne, Patricia Hurd McGregor John of Pike Road, Alabama, and Victoria Hurd Goebel Stephen of San Antonio, survive him. Eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive him. His first wife, Patricia Killam Hurd of Laredo, predeceased him. A student of Italian renaissance history in college, Ambassador Hurd was himself a renaissance man. He was a diplomat, a successful businessman, an Olympic athlete, a decorated war veteran, and a state political leader. Ambassador Hurd was appointed by President Nixon to serve as Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of South Africa in 1970. He served in that position until 1975. Because of his ability to communicate with all parties, he made an important contribution to the process culminating in South AfricaÂs transition to majority rule. When necessary, he would depart from conventional diplomacy. For example, at one particularly difficult moment, he helped the process along by arranging for a purebred Texas bull to be air freighted to Chief Butalezze. returning from World War II in 1946, Ambassador Hurd and Radcliffe Killam started Killam & Hurd, a Laredo-based independent oil and gas exploration and production company. In 1982 he established Hurd Enterprises, Ltd. in San Antonio to continue in the oil and gas business. Killam & Hurd was, and Hurd Enterprises continues to be, one of the most consistently successful independent oil and gas exploration companies in South Texas. Ambassador Hurd served as President of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty OwnerÂs Association and as a Director of the Texas Mid-continent Oil and Gas Association. He was a member of the All American Wildcatters Association. Ambassador Hurd was a member of the United States Olympic fencing team at the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin. In 1934 he was Captain of the Harvard fencing team and Intercollegiate Fencing Champion Foil. Ambassador HurdÂs contributions to Harvard fencing were recognized by his election to the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame. Ambassador Hurd was a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps while an undergraduate at Harvard . He was commissioned as an Ensign upon graduation in 1934 and entered active duty with the United States Navy in 1941. He spent World War II as a surface warfare officer on destroyer escorts in the North Atlantic. He received the Bronze Star with Combat V, and retired from the Navy with the rank of Commander in 1946. During the early 1950Âs, Ambassador Hurd became convinced that Texas could not move forward unless it developed a competitive two party political system. He became a leader of the Republican Party in Texas at a time when, as he once said, you could hold a county Republican convention at the neighborhood fire station in the space vacated by a single fire engine. Ambassador Hurd was a delegate to the 1964 and 1968 National Republican conventions. He was Deputy State Chairman of the Republican Party in Texas in 1967-68, and Chairman of the Texas Nixon for President Committee in 1968. In his later years Ambassador Hurd took great pride in the fact that the Republican Party had achieved equal footing wit the Democrat Party in Texas. Ambassador Hurd was awarded a BA by Harvard in 1934 and an LLB in 1937. Ambassador Hurd was a Trustee of the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research and the Texas Independent Fund. He was a member of the San Antonio Country Club, The Argyle, and the Bohemian Club. |
▰ John Gavin Hurd Died September 06, … More Information |
John Gavin Hurd, born July 2, 1914 departed this life Sunday September 6, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. John was 87.
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Obituary: John Gavin Hurd of San Antonio died peacefully at home on 6, 2001 at the age of 87. His wife, Nancy Smith Hurd, his son, John Radcliffe Hurd Joan of San Antonio, and three daughters, Sara Smith Hurd of Boerne, Patricia Hurd McGregor John of Pike Road, Alabama, and Victoria Hurd Goebel Stephen of San Antonio, survive him. Eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive him. His first wife, Patricia Killam Hurd of Laredo, predeceased him. A student of Italian renaissance history in college, Ambassador Hurd was himself a renaissance man. He was a diplomat, a successful businessman, an Olympic athlete, a decorated war veteran, and a state political leader. Ambassador Hurd was appointed by President Nixon to serve as Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of South Africa in 1970. He served in that position until 1975. Because of his ability to communicate with all parties, he made an important contribution to the process culminating in South AfricaÂs transition to majority rule. When necessary, he would depart from conventional diplomacy. For example, at one particularly difficult moment, he helped the process along by arranging for a purebred Texas bull to be air freighted to Chief Butalezze. returning from World War II in 1946, Ambassador Hurd and Radcliffe Killam started Killam & Hurd, a Laredo-based independent oil and gas exploration and production company. In 1982 he established Hurd Enterprises, Ltd. in San Antonio to continue in the oil and gas business. Killam & Hurd was, and Hurd Enterprises continues to be, one of the most consistently successful independent oil and gas exploration companies in South Texas. Ambassador Hurd served as President of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty OwnerÂs Association and as a Director of the Texas Mid-continent Oil and Gas Association. He was a member of the All American Wildcatters Association. Ambassador Hurd was a member of the United States Olympic fencing team at the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin. In 1934 he was Captain of the Harvard fencing team and Intercollegiate Fencing Champion Foil. Ambassador HurdÂs contributions to Harvard fencing were recognized by his election to the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame. Ambassador Hurd was a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps while an undergraduate at Harvard . He was commissioned as an Ensign upon graduation in 1934 and entered active duty with the United States Navy in 1941. He spent World War II as a surface warfare officer on destroyer escorts in the North Atlantic. He received the Bronze Star with Combat V, and retired from the Navy with the rank of Commander in 1946. During the early 1950Âs, Ambassador Hurd became convinced that Texas could not move forward unless it developed a competitive two party political system. He became a leader of the Republican Party in Texas at a time when, as he once said, you could hold a county Republican convention at the neighborhood fire station in the space vacated by a single fire engine. Ambassador Hurd was a delegate to the 1964 and 1968 National Republican conventions. He was Deputy State Chairman of the Republican Party in Texas in 1967-68, and Chairman of the Texas Nixon for President Committee in 1968. In his later years Ambassador Hurd took great pride in the fact that the Republican Party had achieved equal footing wit the Democrat Party in Texas. Ambassador Hurd was awarded a BA by Harvard in 1934 and an LLB in 1937. Ambassador Hurd was a Trustee of the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research and the Texas Independent Fund. He was a member of the San Antonio Country Club, The Argyle, and the Bohemian Club. |
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