The family of Johnny Houser celebrates his life, which ended peacefully in his home at the age of 98 with his children at his side.
Johnny served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy from December 1942 until April 1946. He married his Pat in November 1949 and they had two children, Patti and Chris. The family moved to Tampa, Florida, in 1956, where Johnny began a successful 30 plus year career as a salesman for a national food company. In January 1957, Johnny recommitted his Christian life when he was baptized into the Church of Christ. He raised his children in the church, and later served as an elder at Manhattan Avenue Church of Christ. In 1987, Johnny and Pat moved to Paris, Texas where they became members of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ and regularly attended for many years. They remained sweethearts throughout their more than 65 years of marriage.
WILMINGTON Mario Roger Collura, 92, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Rosemarie G. Collura and an amazing father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Mario served his country with honor and distinction in the U.S. Navy.
A graveside service will be held in his honor at noon, Saturday, Jan. 23, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington. All are welcome to attend.
In recognition of Mario’s honorable and faithful service to his country, the U.S. Navy Honor Guard will render Military Honors.
He was truly a kind and wonderful man. An inspiration to us all. And he leaves us with this message, “Never, never give up!”