Brother Knight Guadalupe Gonzales went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021. He joined Council 2917 in 1952. He was a member of the council for 69 years.
Diane Nanette Lima, born August 7, 1942 won her battle over pancreatic cancer when she met Jesus, March 7, 2021, at home, in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1960 and attended Sam Houston State University where she met the love of her life, Vincent. Her passion was round and square dancing which they did for over 25 years. She loved her family and friends fiercely and never met a stranger. She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Preceded in death by her husband, Brother Knight Vincent of 59 years, her sister, Schalamahar Brunson, parents J Howard and Betty Ruth Brunson and grand-son, Hunter Gregg. Diane will be missed by her Twins, Tamlyn Gregg and Tyron Lima and grandchildren Victoria Gregg, Tyler Lima, Taryn Lima.
Catherine Juanita (Giacona) Cupps, 83, of Spring, TX entered into rest on February 5, 2021. She was born in Mesquite, TX on June 29, 1937 to parents Nancy Jewel Ivy and Louis Perry Batchelor. Juanita was married to Brother Knight Frank Giacona from 1954 until his passing in July, 1998. Juanita married Darwin Cupps on July 15, 2000. During Juanita's life she worked as a hair dresser, and through that made many life-long friends. She loved to dance, garden, go fishing, and spend time with her family at their gatherings. Juanita is survived by her husband, Darwin Cupps; children Chatta & Bill Goldsby, Brother Knight Frank & Cindy Giacona; step-children Jack & Carol Giacona, Mary Willgus, Camella & Charles McKinney, Benny & Susan Giacona, Vickie Lynn & Tony Bradac, Patricia Gayle Cupps; grandchildren Katie Goldsby, James Giacona.
Brother Sir Knight Joseph Joe Campise, born on Jan. 11, 1937, was called to eternal rest on Jan. 18, 2021. Joe was a 49 year member of Council 2917 and a Fourth Degree Sir Knight of the Monsignor George A. Wilhelm Assembly 1094.