Upcoming Services

Visitation: 11:30 a.m.

Chapel: 1:00 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 2:00 p.m. (In Procession)

Obituary for Jane Katheleen Sharkey Pelton

Jane Katheleen Sharkey Pelton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 21, 1945, in Oswego, New York, and lived a life filled with devotion, warmth, and deep love for her family. In 1977, Jane moved to Houston, Texas, where she spent the remainder of her life.

Jane was married to David William Pelton, Sr. on July 20th, 1963, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Marshall Sharkey, Sr.; her brother, Marshall Sharkey, Jr. (Sunny); and her son-in-law, Dennis Bailey.

She is survived by her four children: David Pelton, Jr. (Shari Gray); Shawn Pelton (Kimberly); Penny Jane Bailey; and Chris Pelton (Amy).

She is also survived by her loving sisters: Joyce (Thomas) Pavek; Mary Young; Marjorie (Timothy) Malone; Julie (Timothy) DeSacia, and sister-in-law Janice Sharkey.

Jane was a proud grandmother to ten grandchildren and a joyful great-grandmother to thirteen great-grandchildren. Her happiest moments were spent in the company of her family—sharing stories, laughter, and love across generations.

Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she cherished.

Services will be held to honor Jane’s memory on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at Veterans Funeral Services (10567 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038). Visitation begins at 11:30 am, followed by Chapel service at 1:00 pm, and then burial at the Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Visitation: 12:00 p.m.

Chapel: 1:30 p.m.

Military Honors: 2:30 p.m.

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Military Honors Presented By:

Houston Honor Guard

Visitation: 12:00 p.m.

Chapel: 1:30 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 2:15 p.m. (In procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

Visitation: 11:30 a.m.

Chapel: 1:00 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 2:15 p.m. (In procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

 Guadalupe Sosa Zavala Jr., 78, was born in New Braunfels on March 23, 1947 to Guadalupe and Petra Zavala and passed away on November 13, 2025 at his home in Kingwood, TX. He was born, the third child of five. Junior or “Juney” as he was known to his siblings and cousins, grew up in San Antonio’s east side where he graduated from St. Gerard High School. Upon graduation, Lupe enlisted in the US Army deploying to Vietnam. After his enlistment, Lupe was honorably discharged and settled in Houston where he would spend the rest of his days enjoying the outdoors with a love for hunting and fishing. Lupe is survived by his four siblings, Cipriana Ochoa, Paula Zavala, Juan Zavala, and Refugio Zavala, his five children Monica Rodriquez and husband David, sons Jacob, Robert, and Isaac, Veronica Zavala and her sons Matthew and Nico, Clarissa Zavala and husband Gerald her daughter Ashland and son Fabian, Victor Zavala and wife Kimberly and their sons Nathaniel and Coy, and daughter Juliette, and Erika Macias and husband Isaac and their son Isaac and daughter Mina. Lupe is also survived by several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The memorial will be at Veteran’s Funeral Services and the burial will be held at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to The Fallen Outdoors https://linktr.ee/tfo_texas
 

Visitation: 11:30 a.m.

Chapel: 12:30 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 2:00 p.m. (In procession)

Gather: 12:30 p.m.

Chapel: 1:00 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 1:45 p.m. (In procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

Visitation: 11:30 a.m.

Chapel: 1:00 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 1:45 p.m. (In Procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

Gather: 12:00 p.m.

Chapel: 12:30 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 1:15 p.m. (In Procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Navy

Gather: 12:00 p.m.

Chapel: 1:30 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 2:15 p.m. (In Procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Navy

Houston Honor Guard

Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Drive

Houston, Texas 77038

Meet in Lane #1 at 1:30 p.m. (Not before 1:15 p.m.)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Marine Corps

Houston Honor Guard