Ernest J. Venza
Ernest J. Venza, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, in Houston. Ernie, known to his loved ones as “Boo”, was born on September 15, 1940, in Beaumont. He attended Beaumont High School, where he played second base for the BHS baseball team, and he also attended Lamar University. Ernie was so proud of his service to his country as a United States Marine. He retired from Harris County Precinct 5 after twenty-five years as a deputy constable.
Ernie values most his relationship with God and his family. He was an avid sports enthusiast, always up for a good baseball game or cheering on his Fighting Irish. More recently, Ernie enjoyed volunteering at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, in Houston.
He is survived by his devoted wife of forty-two years, Wanda Robertson Venza; daughter Juliana Venza Crawford and her husband, Judson, of Dallas; son Marco Venza and his wife, Michelle Venza, of Houston; sister, Marguerite Venza Guinn, of Houston; three grandchildren, Evan Venza, Natalie Venza, and Eden Crawford; mother-in-law, Eugenia Robertson; sister-in-law, Debby Shackelford and her husband, Donald; and nephews, Jay Guinn, Jeff Guinn, and Jason Shackelford.
Ernie is preceded in death by his parents, Edia and Julian Venza.
A gathering of Mr. Venza’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson Street, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Co-Cathedral Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway at San Jacinto, Houston, Texas 77002.
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Magnolia Cemetery
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Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 700 jefferson beaumont tx 77701
- 10/21/2017
- 11:00 am
Rosary
Rosary
- 2000 mcfaddin Avenue beaumont tx 77701
- 10/20/2017
- 6:00 pm
- 2000 mcfaddin Street beaumont tx 77701
- 10/20/2017
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Marguerite Venza Guinn
I used to tell my brother that he was my favorite brother. But of course, he was my only brother and sibling who I named "Boo" because I could not pronounce brother. My brother and I talked on the phone quite often and we always ended our conversation with I love you. I know that he was met in Heaven by our Lord and Savior, our Mother and Father, all of our adoring aunts, uncles,cousins and friends that have gone before us. I promise you that I will keep the family tradition of rooting for the Fighting Irish, except when they play The Texas Longhorns. I love and miss you. Till we meet again. Marguerite Venza Guinn
Elliott Bounds
Marguerite,so sorry to read about Ernie in today's paper.He was a all around good guy.We played a lot of baseball together.He will be missed.
Elliott Bounds
Marguerite,so sorry to read about Ernie in today's paper.He was a all around good guy.We played a lot of baseball together.He will be missed.
John and Priscilla Venza
Wanda, John and I are so sorry about Ernie. Please know our prayers are with you and your family. With love, John and Priscilla.
John Bryant
My prayers to all of the Venza family. I knew Ernie from the early days of St. Anthony grade school. He and I worked together in the early 60's at Beaumont State Bank and played several years of softball, together, on the Assumption team. I still have an old Beaumont Enterprise picture of our 1965 church league championship team. Ernie was one of the nicest people I have ever know. May GOD bless him and all of his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, in GOD's care now.
Joe P. Hamby
My condolences to the Venza family. Before my family moved from Beaumont, I played in the Beaumont Little League with Ernest. I remember him as a very nice and friendly person. May God bless Ernest with HIS peace and love.
Joe P. Hamby
My condolences to the Venza family. Before my family moved from Beaumont, I played in the Beaumont American Little League with Ernest. I remember Ernest as a very nice and friendly person... May he enjoy eternal life with our Lord and Father.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
Ernie was my Beaumont police partner and roommate Fantastic friend and I lost touch and could not find you after you left BPD A great police officer wish we could have gotten together thru the years RIP Ernie