Randy
M. Cadena Our beloved Randy M.
Cadena entered into heaven April 19, 2011. Mr. Cadena is survived by his wife,
Rebecca, his son Andrew, daughter Amanda, and granddaughter Isabella. He was
predeceased by his father and mother, Tomas and Shirley Cadena. In addition, he
was preceded in death by three sisters; Tammy, Teresa, and Juanita. His
brothers; Thomas, Jesse, Joey, Robert, and Rudy; as well as many nieces and
nephews.
Born on in Houston, Texas, he attended the Houston Fire
Department Academy and became a firefighter. On the evening of September 25,
2010, he married Rebecca Lopez.
Randy will be remembered for his giving heart, always
helping others. His relationship as a husband, father, son, brother, and friend
was always selfless. No words can express how much he will be missed.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 25 at 11AM
at 4225 Interwood North Pkwy in Houston, Texas 77032, followed by a celebration
of his life.
J
James
Clyde Collins,
Sr., 57, went to be with
his parents James and Clyde Collins with God on January 25, 2005. He was a
31 year veteran of the Houston Fire Department where he rose to the rank
of Senior Captain. Captain Collins loved his fellow firefighters and truly
felt pride in serving the city and the men under his command. He was the
ultimate definition of the word fireman. He is survived by his wife
Barbara Collins; Beloved father of James Collins, Jr, and wife Kristy;
daughter Kristie Criddle and husband Ron. Captain Collins also leaves
behind 3 beloved grandchildren: Madison Denise Criddle, Caitlyn Delaney
Criddle, and Colton James Collins. Papa we love you and will never forget
you. He is also survived by 3 brothers: Wayne, Dale, and Brian. Visitation
will be held 3-7 p.m. Sunday January 30, 2005 at Forest Park East Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church
14505 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 713-363-2500 with burial to follow at
Forest Park East Cemetery
Thomas
G. Collins went to be with our Lord on April 24, 2010 in Houston, Texas.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 17, 1935 to the late Archibald and
Anne Collins. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eddie,
Jerome, and Gregory Collins, and son, Roy Collins. Tom is survived by his
loving wife of 35 years, Mary Collins; son Greg Collins and wife Angel;
step-children Craig Collins and wife Debbie, Sherry Lawson and husband
Mike; Sister Barbara Nichols and husband Wayne; brothers Gordon Collins
and wife Evelyn, and Gerald Collins and wife Kitty; grandchildren Ryan
Collins and Collin, Michael and Brandi Lawson, Dwain and Tommy Collins and
Hannah Stewart; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Tom was as avid
golfer and employed with the Houston Fire Dept. for 44 years serving as
District Chief for 25 years. He was the center of his family that will be
dearly missed. Thomas was a loving husband, father, brother grandfather
and friend. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday,
April 26, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Forest Park The
Woodlands Funeral. Funeral Services are set for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April
27, 2010, in the Chapel followed with a rite of committal in Forest Park
The Woodlands Cemetery.To sign the register book, or to offer your
memories of Thomas to the family, please visit www.
forestparkthewoodlands.com.
A
Houston firefighter died Thursday from injuries received earlier in the week
when he fell off the back of a moving fire truck, officials said.
Thomas
N. Cooper, 22, died about 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital. He had
received extensive head injuries about 1 p.m. Tuesday when he fell off the back
of a fire truck at the downtown intersection of Congress and Hamilton, fire
department spokesman Luke Mauro said. Cooper, who had been with the fire
department only about seven months, was responding with other firefighters to a
trash fire when the Accident occurred, Mauro said. Cooper was trying to
push a hose back into the back of the truck when he lost his footing and slipped
off the back of the truck. He hit the pavement and his head slammed into
the wheel of a parked car, the spokesman said. Cooper was 47th fire
fighter in the history of the fire department to die in the line of duty,
according to city records. 
Roy
Cunningham was born on June 28, 1927, in Houston, TX. He passed away
October 26, 2012 in Houston, TX. Survived By Daughter Jill Baker and son
in law Joey, Son Jeff Cunningham and wife Robben, Grandchildren Jackson
Baker, Jarred Baker and wife Tina, Jessica Barrett and husband William,
Hannah Eschberger and husband Jon, Julee Cunningham and Austin
Cunningham, Great-Grandchildren Drew Keaton Baker and Rylan Grace
Barrett, Siblings Donald Cunningham and wife Leda, Ann Knight and
husband Sam, Freddie and wife Carolyn Cunningham, and Jeanette Mitchell
and husband DeLoin, As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in
death by Wife, Regenia Cunningham, Brothers, Joe and Lynn Cunningham,
Parents, Annie and Ralph Cunningham. Roy was a survivor of the great
depression. He was a part of the "Greatest Generation" and he helped
build this country. He served in the
Alton
"Wayne" Chaffee, 77 of Houston, Texas passed away on January 13, 2015.
He was born and raised in the Heights section of Houston. Wayne
graduated from San Marcus Baptist Academy, where he met his wife
Cynthia, and attended the University of Houston. After serving in the
Navy, he joined the Houston Fire Department and served for 39 years
before retiring. Over his long career he held positions as
SeniorInspector in the Inspection Division and Arson Investigator in the
Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression Division. Wayne also was an
instructor for Fire Science Technology at Houston Community College for
many years. He also performed rodeo detail for the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo. Wayne was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife (the love of his life) Cynthia, to whom he was
happily married for 44 years; his daughters Dianna Chaffee Elsby of
Houston, Amelia Kendrick and husband Rick of Conroe, Mary Tompkins and
husband Michael of Austin; his son Neil Chaffee and wife Brooke of
Houston; his brother Robert Chaffee and wife Vickie of Dripping Springs;
and his step-mother Marie Chaffee of Pasadena. He is predeceased by
daughter Martha and son Joe Ed. He has 11grandchildren and numerous
other relatives. A visitation will be held at Forest Park Lawndale
Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St., Houston (713) 928-5141, on
Thursday January 15. The family will be greeting friends and relatives
from 5pm unti 9 pm.The funeral will be held at the at the Forest Park
Lawndale Funeral Home chapel on Friday, January 16 a 10:30 AM. There
will be a Fireman's Farewell which will include the honor guard, a fire
engine caisson, flag ceremony and honor detail. Interment will follow at
the Forest Park Cemetery. 
Chester A. Cary, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on (Sunday)
February 2, 2014. He was a retired Houston Firefighter after 30 years of
dedicated service. Chester started at Station 55 and later retired from
Station 81. He will lie in state in the Chapel of TROY B. SMITH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 9013 Scott on (Friday) February 7, 2014 from 12-6
p.m., Visitation (Saturday) February 8, 2014 from 9-10:55 a.m. with
Funeral Services starting at 11:00 a.m., both services will be held at
the New Covenant Christian Church, 10603 Blackhawk, with Bishop Bill
Hines, Officiating, Interment will follow in Forest Park East Cemetery
will Full Firefighter Honors - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=Chester-Cary&pid=169526520#sthash.9NRAW4H2.dpuf