By Linus Joseph Dewald Jr., Editor
Fall 2010 and Revised 27 Jun 2010
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1. John Prentice was b. at an unknown date, and perhaps in Scotland. In 1967 John and his wife moved to South Africa and then about 2002 they moved to Pearland, TX, where he was living when his wife passed away. Pearland is a city located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas within the HoustonSugar LandBaytown metropolitan area.
He m. Catherine Mowbray, b. in Bathgate, Scotland at an unknown date. She was the dau. of Alexander Mowbray and Kate McKale where deceased by 2008. Her obituary reads as follows:
- Catherine Prentice: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Houston Chronicle (TX) - October 12, 2008
Catherine "Mavis" Prentice passed away on October 4, 2008 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander & Kate (McKale) Mowbray; brothers, Jackie , William, & Alan Mowbray; sister, Evelyn Kilcoyne. She is survived by her loving husband, John "Jack" ; son, Stewart & his wife, Sharon; daughter, Jacqueline Storey & her husband, Kenneth; brothers, Alexander & Graham Mowbray; grandchildren, Kathleen & Erica Storey, Samantha & Steven Prentice; and a host of other family & friends.
Catherine was affectionately known as "Mavis" . She was born in Bathgate, Scotland. In 1967, Mavis and John moved to South Africa. They resided in Pearland, Texas for the last six years. Mavis adored being closer to her grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as "Granny Mavis". As a young woman, she loved to go dancing. She was the life of the party. Mavis was a diligent worker her entire life. She was an avid reader.
A Liturgy of the Word Memorial Service for Mavis will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 4:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home. Deacon Darvin Bordelon will be officiating. .
Children of John and Catherine:
- Stewart Prentice. He m. Sharon. Children:
- Samantha Prentice.
- Steven Prentice.
- Jacqueline Prentice. She m. Kenneth Storey. Children:
- Kathleen Storey.
- Erica Storey,
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