Anton Fraps (1936 - 2013)

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Anton E. (Tony) Fraps, III , 76, passed away September 12, 2013. Anton was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas.

Tony was born in Miami, Florida on December 19, 1936. He loved to go to the beach with his mom and dad. As a child, Tony and his parents moved to Houston where he spent the rest of his life.

Anton graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School where he met many of his lifelong friends and acquaintances. He then attended University of Houston from 1955- 1961, majoring in electrical engineering, physics, and mathematics.

"Fraps," as many of his cohorts and friends called him, was part "mad inventor," part entrepreneur, part family man, and yet was always quick witted and fun to be around.

Anton worked for General Electric, Wellex, and Otis Elevators before striking out on his own in construction and real estate. He also ventured in other enterprises, including air conditioning and oil and gas. He was a member of the United Property Association and became very close friends with the "Group."

Anton kept busy with property acquisitions and management and assorted construction activities, but always found time for "get-aways" with his family to many exotic destinations.

Anton enjoyed fishing, sailing, entertaining, snorkeling, swimming, and vacationing. He was a skilled dancer and had a unique humorous personality. However, Anton relished in the game of real life Monopoly in which he usually won. He was the "eternal optimist," kept a good attitude and loved to make people laugh. Whenever Anton spoke about the real estate business, people usually listened. Those of us that remain will sorely miss his presence, optimism and inspiration. We will also miss his "contagious smile." Anton will also be remembered as being a true lover of animals and especially having a great connection with dogs. He left behind his beloved and adorable malti-poo, Tasha. We love you Anton and will never forget our time together and your love for us.

Tony is survived by his wife of 33 years, Martha Puckett Fraps, his brother George E. Fraps, sons: Anton Fraps IV and Alex Fraps, and three grandchildren: Helen, Sunny, and Anton V, as well as, many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Dr. Kirit Desai and New Century Hospice, who made him comfortable in his final days. To all of our family and friends who have showered us with thoughts, prayers, and everything you have done is greatly appreciated and comforted us during this difficult time.

Visitation services will be Monday, September 16, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Services celebrating the life of Anton Fraps, III will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at 3:00 pm, concluding services Tony will be laid to rest at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Tony's family and friends will gather for refreshments in the Memorial Event and Reception Room at Memorial Oaks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas

Weldon Hill

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Weldon Bryan Hill, Jr., age 74, passed away 8-20-13 in SugarLand, Tx. He was born in Houston, Tx. 9-11-38, the son of Weldon B. Hill, Sr and Francis Hill. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rosenberg, Tx and a current resident of Richmond, Tx. He lived most of his adult life in California where he graduated from Long Beach State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was also a licensed Baptist minister. He is survived by his sisters, Virginia H. Enloe and husband Woody and Melinda H. Nabb and husband Bill, a niece, 2 nephews and several other relatives.

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Jim Macredie (1937 - 2013)

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THOMAS JAMES "JIM" MACREDIE, JR.

On August 31, 2013, God guided his loyal son, Jim Macredie, home. Jim was surrounded by loved ones in Houston, during the many months of his illness.

Jim was born in Galveston, TX on Christmas day 1937, to Thomas James and Harriett Osborne Macredie, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Palestine and Houston and graduated from Lamar High School. He worked his way through the University of Houston graduating in 1963. Jim then began a 45 year career in the oil and gas industry starting at Texaco as a land man. Other positions he held include the Director of Contract Administration at TXU Energy Trading Company, Co-President of Termac Energy and Vice President of Energy Marketing and Regulatory Affairs at Mitchell Energy Corporation. Jim was also a long term member of the Old Time Gas Buyers Association. Professionally he will be remembered for his mentoring ability and the positive influence he had on the careers of many industry professionals. When Jim retired from TXU in 2007, he took his entire family to a villa in Puerto Vallarta to celebrate. He referred to that trip as "lightening in a bottle" and it was. If Jim planned the show, it was first rate and fun.

Jim is survived by his wife, Yvonne Dalferes Macredie. Their devotion to each other was as unwavering as their faith. Jim fell for Yvonne after tasting her brownies at a networking event. Sight unseen, he jokingly asked whoever baked the treats to marry him. Yvonne laughingly responded "Yes." The couple married 3 years later on June 4, 1992. The success of their marriage can be attributed to mutual respect, great humor and Jim's love of brownies.

Other survivors include Jim's sister and her husband, Martha and Buddy Kies; his daughters and their husbands, Ally and Chris McCormick, and Erin and Mike Hartman; his stepson and his wife, Mark and Jessica Gregory; and his stepdaughter, Monique Gregory. He is survived by nine grandchildren: Hailey and Alex Hartman, Connor and Max McCormick, Keegan, Joel and Kyleigh Gregory, and Michael and John Cangelosi; and the mother of his children, Janie Macredie. He was loved dearly and will be missed by all.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479, at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, September 14, 2013.

The family and friends will gather for a Vigil and Visitation at TheSettegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land (Williams Trace Exit), from 6:00-8:00 PM, on Friday, September 13, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, Jim requested that donations in his memory be made to the Building Fund at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1821 Academy Road, Grand Coteau, LA 70541.