Honoring Lives: Obituary Listings in Houston, Texas - Waldman Funeral Care
Discover Obituaries for Loved Ones in the Houston, Texas Community
Dr. Benjamin P. Rosenthal, M.D.
Apr 22, 2026
Dr. Benjamin Perry Rosenthal passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22nd 2026. Dr. Ben was born on March 10, 1938 in Houston to Louis and Della Rosenthal. Dr. Ben grew up in the Heights with his 3 brothers, Drs. Morris “Ike”, Paul, and Harry. He attended Reagan High School and then joined the Corps of Cadets at Texas...
Alvin B Eisenberg
Apr 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Al Eisenberg
Al Eisenberg, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and service to others.
Born on March 21, 1931, in Houston, Texas, Al lived a life grounded in integrity and a deep care for those around him, especially those in...
Myra Blum Lipper
Apr 5, 2026
As the Artemis II rocket pushed into the darkness of space, Myra Lipper passed the bonds of this world to peacefully embrace the light of the World to Come. One of her last conversations was talking about how excited she was with the news about the moon mission. Myra lived every day with her trademark independence all the way until...
Danielle Frankel
Mar 31, 2026
Danielle Frankel Obituary
(1938 – 2026)
Danielle Frankel was born in Paris, France in 1938 to Mr. and Mrs. Boruch Orzechowski. When the Nazis captured Paris in 1940, her parents took her to live with a Christian farm family for protection. Her parents were eventually murdered by the Nazis. Danielle lived on the farm for five years, and in 1947 at the...
Diane Gudel Lapidus
Mar 15, 2026
Diane Gudel Lapidus, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 15, 2026.
Diane was born in Atlanta, GA, to Sylvia and Malvin Gudel, both of blessed memory. She graduated from W. Grady High School and attended The University of Texas at Austin where she studied elementary education. During her sophomore year, she met the...
Annette Berch
Feb 18, 2026
Annette Berch (nee Feldherr), died peacefully in her sleep in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 18, 2026, just a few weeks shy of her 98th birthday.
Born and raised in New York City, she grew up during the Great Depression and came of age during World War II – a period of time that had a profound impact on her formative...
Ilse Acosta Parker
Feb 13, 2026
Ilse Acosta Parker passed away from glioblastoma on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas. She was born in Golfito, Costa Rica on June 7, 1946, the daughter of Erna Vargas Gonzalez and Miguel Angel Acosta Valerio. The eldest of five, she lived her early life in the heart of San José, Costa Rica, among a vibrant community of family...
Sherwin S. Newar
Jan 31, 2026
Sherwin Newar, 98, died peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Sherwin was born to Doris and Hyman Newar in Chicago, Illinois on September 5, 1927. Although an only child, Sherwin grew up in Chicago with a tight-knit group of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family friends. Throughout his life, Sherwin was a doting son...
Lewis "Lew" Greenberg, MD, MHA
Jan 8, 2026
Lewis (“Lew”) Greenberg, MD, MHA, passed away peacefully at his home in Montgomery, Texas, on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife and children after bravely facing a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. His boundless energy, sense of humor and warm personality will live on in the memory of friends and family.
Born in Queens, New York City, on...
Robert (Bob) Alan Greenstone
Jan 1, 2026
Robert Alan Greenstone was born on November 24th, 1937 in Rochester, New York to the joy of his loving parents, Dorothy and Don, and his older sister Marge. He grew up on a quiet, shady street of maple trees and homes with grassy backyards overlooked by screened porches and dogs.
Bob became fascinated with automobiles, music, and radios that he tinkered...
Rabbi Roy Allen Walter
Nov 9, 2025
After a lifetime of incomparable service to congregation, community, and family, Rabbi Roy Allen Walter died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 9, 2025. He was 83.
Roy was born on June 7, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from Central High School. While attending Tulane University, he debated between pursuing a professorship in English or a professional...
Erma Lewis Cohen
Nov 1, 2025
Erma Joy Lewis Cohen was born in Memphis on November 27, 1933, as the youngest, and much doted upon, child of Lena Sarsar Lewis and Julius Lewis. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Sheldon Avern Cohen of Lake Geneva, WI, her siblings Bobbie Lewis Brenner (Aaron), Aileen Lewis Sharpe (Harold), and Jack Lewis (Nicole). She is also predeceased...
Jack Charles Goldstein
Oct 24, 2025
Jack Charles Goldstein, a prominent patent attorney and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died peacefully with his daughter by his side in Houston, Texas, on October 24, 2025.
Jack was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Bennie and Rae Goldstein. After he graduated from Paschal High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical...
Mona Ellen Tanner
Sep 28, 2025
Mona Ellen Tanner, 74, passed away on September 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Mona was born in Queens, New York to Elaine and Richard Kaplan, also of New York, on March 5, 1951, and she moved to Texas with her parents and sister Andrea in the mid1960s. At the University of Texas in Austin, she majored in Psychology and developed...
Kenneth Odle
Sep 27, 2025
Remembering a Life of Adventure, Service, and Love
Ken Odle, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025, led a full and fascinating life, much of which was spent in the greater Houston area. Known for his keen intellect and inventive spirit, Ken was a beloved husband, devoted family member, and an esteemed friend to many.
Ken attended public...
Marcene S Goldman
Sep 14, 2025
Marcene Salsburg Goldman was born on June 24, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Goldie and Adolph Salsburg. After losing her mother at the age of thirteen, she showed remarkable resilience and determination, qualities that defined her throughout her life.
Marcene attended The Ohio State University, where she earned a degree in Bacteriology and Chemistry. It was there that she met the...
Lora Renee Logan
Sep 8, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we share the unimaginable loss of my precious daughter, Lora Renee Logan, whose beautiful spirit touched so many in her too-short time with us. Lora left this world on September 8, 2025 at the age of 57 surrounded by the love of her family.
Lora is survived by six amazing children. Ciara, Kristian, Makyra, Camryn, Joseph...
Belfrine “Belle” Katz
Aug 16, 2025
KATZ, Belfrine “Belle” (née Browman)
March 11, 1936 – August 16, 2025
Peacefully, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Oscar Katz for fifty-six years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robin Katz, and Mark and Valerie Katz. Cherished grandmother of Cory G., David L, and Sabrina.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Heather and the...
Eileen Rothenberg
Aug 15, 2025
Eileen Lerman Rothenberg passed away August 15, 2025. She was just seven days from her 97th birthday.
Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Stan Rothenberg. Survivors include her sons, Mark Rothenberg, Rob Rothenberg (Tricia), Larry Rothenberg (Anne) and her daughter, Cathi Miller (Craig). Her grandchildren, David Rothenberg (Amber), Mandy Maxon (Cory), Michael Rothenberg, Joseph Rothenberg (Chelsey), Ava Shelby (Danny),...
Jack Shabot
Aug 13, 2025
Jack Arnold Shabot passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Jack was surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him. He was born on May 18, 1951, to Mona and Sam Shabot in Houston, Texas. Jack was a graduate of St. Edwards University.
Jack fought a valiant fight but kept his sense of humor, passion...
