arthur M. bernal 1934 - 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Visitation and Rosary: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
2730 Nelwood Drive
Houston, Texas 77038
Mass: 11:00 a.m.
Houston National Cemetery: 12:45 p.m. (In Procession)
Military Honors Presented By:
United States Navy
Houston Honor Guard
Our dad, Arthur Mendez Bernal, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born on
January 8th, 1934, in Cameron, Texas, the son of Hijinio and Lillie Bernal. He's the big
brother of Mary Olivia Grimaldo who lives in Bryan, Texas. Preceded in death by his
beautiful wife and our mother, Rose (d.2022), their baby son Ronald Gene (d.1958), his
brothers and sisters, Fred Bernal, Felix Bernal, Ernest Bernal, Jesse Bernal, Joe Bernal,
Lydia Rodriguez, Janie Moreno, and Ermelinda Jaramillo. Our dad married our mom at
St. Teresa Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas in 1953. Their surviving children are
Thomas Bernal (Cindy), Teresa Tähtinen (Mark), Deborah Rangel (Frank), and Patricia
Harrington (Doug). Their grandchildren are Andrea Cornier, Julia Trevino (Joe), Tommy
Ward, Chelsea Simmons (Josh), Brandy Bean, Teresa Gonzalez (Corey), Anne Marie
Vasquez (Ruben), Toni Franco-Felan (Christina), Christina Franco (Harmony), and Kelly
Franco (Jaime). He and mom have 17 great grandchildren and two great great
grandsons.
After our mom passed away, dad remained very independent. He had a routine that was
hard to disrupt. He’d wake up, pray, take his early morning meds, wash up, get dressed
in his heavily starched jeans, a t-shirt and his blue jean jacket, and of course his cap. A
sailor never leaves without their cap.
He was usually out the door by 8:30 to get to Denny’s or Whataburger by 9:00 a.m.
He’d walk into any restaurant like he owned the place. At his Whataburger, the man at
the register would say, “I got you! Have a seat!”
After celebrating his 92nd birthday this year he fell sick with pneumonia and was
hospitalized. Many things were discovered at that hospital stay that made him realize he
could no longer live alone. He moved in with Debbie and Frank where he was cared for
during hospital recovery, cancer treatments, and finally two more hospital stays that
took a toll on his body. He was brought home on Friday evening, made comfortable and
passed away early Saturday morning, May 16th.
Our dad served in the Navy during the Korean war. He was a very proud and
hardworking man who loved God, his family, and America. Dad watched mass every
day at 11:00 a.m. on EWTN and prayed the rosary daily. His favorite sports teams were
the Texas A&M Aggies, the New York Yankees, the LA Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys.
He loved watching old westerns and war movies with John Wayne. He loved watching
reruns of old western shows like Gunsmoke, the Rifleman, Maverick, and many more.
The theory was that he was hard of hearing, he knew what they were saying.
You are at peace, Dad! Until we meet again!
pamela J. hubbell 1950 - 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77038
Meet in Lane #1 at 10:00 a.m. (Not before 9:45 a.m.)
Military Honors Presented By:
United States Marine Corps
Houston Honor Guard
harlan g. brown 1948 - 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77038
Meet in Lane #2 at 1:15 p.m. (Not before 1:00 p.m.)
Military Honors Presented By:
United States Army
Houston Honor Guard
pauline Y. randall 1940 - 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77038
Meet in Lane #1 at 2:00 p.m. (Not before 1:45 p.m.)
Pauline Yvonne Cox Randall, age 85, was born September 3, 1940, in Bauxite, AR, to Carl and Mila Cox. She passed from this life on May 11, 2026. Pauline “Polly” grew up in Bauxite and graduated from Bauxite High School in 1958. A short time afterward, Polly moved with her parents to Houston, TX, and Houston became her home until November 2020, when she moved back to Benton to be near family. Soon after her move to Houston, Polly met and married the love of her life, Bill Randall, on May 5, 1961. They were married for almost 52 years, until Bill’s passing on March 5, 2013. During their married years, she devoted her life to Bill and to making a home for them. Polly was baptized into the Lord’s body and worshipped whenever she was able with His church.
Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Randall; a son, Carl, who was stillborn; her parents, Carl and Mila Cox; two brothers William “Bill” Cox and Osa Dean “Pat” Cox; three sisters, Ouida Fowler, Jean Paige Lucas, and Marie Moore; and one niece who was like a sister, Wanda Fowler Goad.
Polly is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Rice of Benton, and Mila Joan Wilson of Bryant as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her and will miss her.
Burial for Polly will be at the Houston National Cemetery on May 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Bill.
shirley a. may 1937 - 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Gather: 11:00 a.m.
Chapel: 11:30 a.m.
Houston National Cemetery: 12:45 p.m. (In Procession)
Shirley Ann Holder entered into this life on December 19, 1937. She went to HEAVEN on May 5, 2026.
Shirley was born to John & Edna Holder. She is survived by one sister Mary Price.
Those remaining to carry out her memory are Son Gregory Lee Sledge, Daughter Sheila Kaye Mach & Grandson Charlie Mach.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at Veterans Funeral Services, 10567 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She will be at rest in Houston National Cemetery.
joseph D. campbell 1948 - 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Gather: 11:30 a.m.
Chapel: 12:00 p.m.
Houston National Cemetery: 1:30 p.m. (In Procession)
Military Honors Presented By:
United States Marine Corps
Houston Honor Guard
Joseph Daniel Campbell, born June 29, 1948, in Clinton, Tennessee, lived a life rooted in family, service, hard work, and faith. When Joe was about six years old, his family moved to Saginaw, Texas, where his father, A.D., opened an auto repair shop. It was there that Joe and his brothers Larry and Jerry spent their early years working side by side before all three enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. As his younger brothers Steve and John grew older, they too followed the same proud path of service.
Joe cherished being surrounded by his large family. One of twelve siblings, he often laughed at his parents’ saying, “It’s cheaper by the dozen.” That closeness shaped him throughout his life.
Joe married Harriet, his wife of 18 years, and together they raised four children—Jason, Robert, Jennifer, and Brandon. The family lived in Austin before moving to Houston, where Joe built a successful career with Aetna Life & Casualty as an Auto Claims Manager.
Although Joe and Harriet divorced in 1990, they remained connected through their children. Harriet raised their four kids with God’s help, instilling strong Christian values in each of them. In the last 20 years of Joe’s life, he grew even closer to his family. He and Harriet maintained a warm friendship centered around their children and the joy of their growing family. Joe was blessed with 11 grandchildren, and he treasured the relationships he built with several of them, especially in his later years.
Joe’s faith was a steady anchor throughout his life. He believed wholeheartedly in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and carried the assurance of where he would spend eternity—at peace in Heaven with Jesus.
Joe is survived by his four children—Jason, Robert, Jennifer, and Brandon—along with their families and his 11 beloved grandchildren. His family is deeply grateful for the love, support, and sympathy shown during this time of loss.
Joe will be remembered for his devotion to family, his pride in his Marine Corps service, his strong work ethic, and his unwavering faith. His legacy lives on in the children and grandchildren who loved him dearly.