Arun cared deeply about helping others in need. In lieu of flowers or other items, the Arjunan family asks that you honor Arun by donating to the Houston Food Bank. ******************** A bright light for all, Arunkumar Arjunan passed in peace on March 27, 2021 and will be dearly missed as a loving son, brother, and friend. Arun graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1997 and obtained a degree in Genetics from Texas A&M University in 2001. He pursued his passion by becoming a scientist at Novartis and Scripps Research, and later as a teacher to disadvantaged middle school youth in Houston Independent School District. Arun was a voracious reader and fulfilled his deep curiosity through lifelong learning and a variety of interests. All who knew him, knew he enjoyed cooking and lively conversations ranging from science, current events, hip hop, and all things basketball. He was always passionate about music and film and amassed an impressive music library over the years which he used to introduce new sounds and beats to friends. Above all, Arun will always be known for his open heart and loyal friendship. Arun led with compassion, welcoming everyone as a friend and lending all friends his help and loyalty without question. Arun made everyone feel seen and special with his easy smile, sharp wit, and sardonic sense of humor. Though Arun’s time with us was short, his impact was indelible. Arun bravely met life’s moments with authenticity, both in hardship and in joy. He ensured that his actions mirrored his values and belief in doing what was right and fair. May we all have the courage to do the same and honor Arun’s memory by carrying this spirit into our own lives. Arun leaves behind his loving mother Leela, father Palanisamy, brothers Selvam and Ananth, and sister-in-law Shannon

We created this page to honor the legacy of Leslie Gunaratne. He was someone who loved to feed and help others, and we know he appreciated what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank in lieu of floral arrangements. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Gunaratne on January 9th, 2021. He was a devoted father, husband, and friend to all whose lives he touched. Leslie was born in Nawala, Sri Lanka on March 9th, 1936 to Martin and Druci Gunaratne. He attended St. Anthony’s College in Wattala where he met his dear late wife Ranee. The two were inseparable and never spent more than 10 days apart in over 57 years of marriage. With the intention of providing more opportunities for their family, Leslie and Ranee migrated to the United States with their three children, Saman, Sandiya and Ravi in 1968. They were the first Sri Lankans to settle in Staten Island, NY. Leslie’s passion for helping others motivated him to sponsor numerous family and friends to come to the United States, thereby creating the thriving Sri Lankan community that still exists in Staten Island. In 1979, when Leslie moved his family to Houston, Texas, it was estimated that most of the 500+ Sri Lankans in Staten Island were connected to him through blood or marriage. Leslie started his career in the U.S. working on Wall Street as an accountant before joining the banking industry and eventually retiring as a mutual fund accountant with JPMorgan Chase. He found joy in financial investing and closely followed the stock market in his free time. Leslie traveled all over the world. He liked learning about foreign cultures and meeting new people. He was fortunate enough to visit over 75 countries during his lifetime. Leslie knew that a good meal brought people together, and he was known for cooking his famous eggrolls and hoppers for his family and friends. He also enjoyed his afternoon scotch and was happy to share a glass with anyone who would join him. His greatest love was his family, and he instilled in them strong values that have served them well. He would often boast how grateful he was to have known his 5 grandchildren: Shawn, Sheron, Christina, Ravi, and Sandiya, and 8 great-grandchildren: Gavin, Sumer, Ella, Preston, Sterling, Aviana, Samson, and Gemma. They all knew and loved him as “Papa”. Leslie spent his final days in the home of his son Saman and daughter-in-law Sakun where he found comfort and joy in their presence. Leslie will be dearly missed by all and forever in our hearts. Public Viewing and Private Cremation (January 14th):The public viewing for Leslie Gunaratne will be held on Thursday, January 14th from 8am to 3pm with traditional Buddhist funeral rites from 10am to 11am (cst). As per his wishes, Leslie will be privately cremated Thursday evening. Please consider making a donation to the Houston Food Bank in lieu of floral arrangements. Click here for the legacy page set up by the funeral home. Klein Funeral Home - Champions Forest16131 Champion Forest Drive, Spring, Texas 77379 Celebration of Life Virtual Session (January 15th):We invite you to please join us for a Celebration of Life Zoom session on Friday, January 15th at 7pm (cst) where you are encouraged to share a few words or a special story about Leslie. Click Here for Celebration of Life Zoom Call Session Buddhist Temple Funeral Service (January 16th):Our local Buddhist temple, which Leslie dearly loved, has graciously offered to virtually live stream the private Buddhist funeral service and Dana offered for the close family on Saturday, January 16th from 10:45am - 11:45am (cst). Please click the link below and enter the password provided.Click Here for Temple Funeral Service Virtual Access. Password: hbvihara

We have created this page to honor Mom’s legacy. As you all know, Mom was a nurturer and a nourisher. She never let anyone leave the house with an empty stomach. She also had a long standing relationship with the Houston Food Bank as a volunteer and supporter. In these difficult times, so many people are standing in line for hours at food banks across the nation struggling to find their next meal. What better way to remember mom this year than to help feed those in need. This week please take the time to feed someone who needs it. There is no pressure to donate here, but you could send a friend who’s struggling a care package, feed an elderly neighbor, or buy lunch for a first responder. If you choose to donate to Houston Food Bank, you can do so through this link. Since we could not do a havan this month, thank you for helping us remember mom in this way. ❤️

I've created this page to honor the legacy of my father Sivaram Timmaraju who lived his life with a deep commitment to care for others. In that spirt in lieu of flowers or other gifts please consider a donation to the Houston Food Bank to provide food for better lives.

This fundraiser was created to honor the memory of Brad Steinke. Since we can't be together to mourn his loss, let's instead give back to those who need the most help during this time. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of someone very special to me. I know they would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

We have created this page to honor the legacy of Nina Schofield, a much loved wife, mother, colleague and friend. Nina has been a long time supporter of the work the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of Ann "Andy" Schachtel. I know she would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

In loving memory of Chuck Jones and his generous heart and spirit. The family kindly requests that you include your name so we can share our gratitude for your donation.

Charles (Chase) Suzuki Glazzard June 28, 1989 – March 14, 2021 Charles Suzuki Glazzard, beloved son and friend, passed away on March 14, 2021. He is the son of, and survived by, Charles Glazzard and Yoshiko Glazzard, who love him more than words can describe. He is also survived by his grandmother, Margaret Glazzard. Chase attended Awty International School graduating with honors and furthered his education in Boston graduating from Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School with a Bachelor of Science (cum laude) in Business Administration and International Studies. In addition to his love of animals, music, photography and sports, Chase was a world traveler and gifted linguist, fluent in English, Japanese, French and Spanish. Chase found success in, and enjoyed, business focusing on operations management, human resources, and accounting. He served in a management role as director of operations for a multinational manufacturing company as well as overseeing operations for several smaller and mid-sized companies. While corporate life was enjoyable, what he found most fulfilling was helping others achieve their aspirations, and subsequently established Yume Business Solutions to help others fulfill their dreams. “Yume” is Japanese for “dreams”. The loss of such a beautiful and sensitive soul is profound and overwhelming and we pray for his eternal peace.

Raj's passing last month was so unexpected. His favorite charity was the Houston Food Bank as he appreciated what they do for the greater Houston area to provide food for better lives. We know he would be honored to have money raised in his name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

We've created this page to honor the legacy of Carl M. Angelone aka Dad aka Grampa aka Old Man etc. Grampa always supported others and was active in various food pantry programs in Houston, which is why we’ve chosen the Houston Food Bank. Gramps would be honored to have money raised in his name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing Carl’s legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

Last year in March of 2022, we said goodbye to too soon to our colleague and friend, Randy Sauceda, who passed away at the age of 31. Randy was a beloved HTC operator who had a zest for life and a lightheartedness that was infectious to everyone he worked with. Randy had a passion for helping others and was an active participant in Lyondell’s fundraising and food drives. Today, in his memory, we extend a heartfelt invitation to join us in honoring Randy and his generous spirit by donating to the Houston Food Bank. Your donation not only pays tribute to Randy’s memory, but also continues to pass on his kindness to those who need it most. Together, let's make a difference in memory of Randy, uplifting those in need just as he uplifted and touched us with his joyful presence.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of someone very special to me, my wife Ellen. I know Ellen would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing Ellen's legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of Elisiah Coreathers. I know he would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in his name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of Don Spilger. I know they would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of someone very special to me. I know they appreciated what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

FRED SALINAS MEMORIAL FUND Dolores, Linda, Nancy, and Mikey have created this page to honor the legacy of FRED SALINAS. We know he appreciated what the Houston Food Bank does to provide food for better lives and would be honored to have money raised in his name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of my mother Joyce Holton. We are asking friends and family to donate to the Houston Food Bank in lieu of flowers. My mother has always been a big supporter of the Houston Food Bank, and we have donated in her honor for birthdays and holidays many, many times over the years. I know she would be honored to have money raised in her memory to support this important cause.Thank you for continuing my mom's legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank. Here is her obituary: Joyce Click Holton, a kind and beautiful person, passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021. Born on August 3, 1942 in Houston Texas to Loyce and George Click, she was 79 years old. Following her childhood and school years in LaMarque, Texas, she raised her two daughters, Lisa and Angie, with her sweet husband Joe in Houston. In her 61 year marriage to Joe, they said they were “still crazy after all these years” because of their unique and loving partnership. With an incredibly funny and quick wit, Joyce often referred to herself as a “most peculiar Mama.” Operating from the space of love itself, her compassionate nature was obvious to everyone who knew her. An avid reader, she especially loved researching American social history, the British royalty, and music biographies. She loved to hunt for antique and collectible dishware, which she discussed with friends in her many years with the Houston Glass Club. She was also an amazing artist. She created intricate collages on decorative boxes which she gave to friends and family, and she also made hearts which she donated to La Pena art gallery for their auctions. Joyce is survived by her devoted husband Joe Rider Holton, her daughters Melissa (Lisa) Holton and Angela (Angie) Schafer, and her sons-in-law, Lee Kyle and Phil Schafer. She is also survived by her brother George Wayne Click, his wife Diana, brother-in-law Bill Holton and his wife Georgia, her nephews Kevin and Jeff Click, and her niece, Kelly Click. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Click Trout. Funeral services were held in a private ceremony in Austin Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the Houston Food Bank, one of Joyce’s favorite charities. You can contact the Houston Food Bank here: https://igfn.us/vf/InMemory/JoyceHolton

Ann Criswell, longtime Houston Chronicle Food Editor, died Tuesday December 15, 2020, of complications from COVID-19. The Houston Food Bank addressed an important concern of Ann’s. It was hard for her to experience the abundance and joy of food and at the same time that so many Houstonians experienced food insecurity. She strongly supported their mission. We can think of no better way to remember our mother than by supporting The Houston Food Bank, especially now that so many people depend on this food to sustain them as COVID continues to threaten our world.

This page was created to honor the legacy of Glenda Beth Carmody. We know she appreciated what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and she would be honored to have money raised in her name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing Glenda's legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank. Love, Bill

My family and I have created this page to honor the legacy of someone very special to me, my father, John A Posey Jr., MD, PhD. My father has always appreciated what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate, and he would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank. Jennifer Posey

I've created this page to honor the legacy of someone very special to me. I know they would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

My parents regularly donate to the Houston Food Bank. When my dad passed away my mom knew that donations to the Food Bank would be how we would want people to honor his memory. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of my mother, Shirley Wilder. I know she would appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in her name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing herlegacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

Jim Lockhart passed away suddenly on May 30, a few weeks short of his 52nd birthday. Jim was a volunteer at the Food Bank, and he provided financial and material support every year during the Souperbowl of Caring through Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church and West University. Always an amazing resource in Houston, the Houston Food Bank has been called on to provide so much more help during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jim would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing his legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

I've created this page to honor the legacy of Brian Folloder who will always be very special to me. I know he appreciated what the Houston Food Bank does to help those who are less fortunate and would be honored to have money raised in his name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

This page has been created to honor the legacy of Jean Cahn. Jean was a long time supporter of the Houston Food Bank and I know she would have been honored to have us support this important cause. Please consider making a gift in her honor and thank you for continuing her legacy by providing meals for people in need. If you'd like to make a gift with a check please mail your gift to the address below with a note to indicating that it is in honor of Jean Cahn. Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St. Houston, TX 77029

I've created this page to honor the legacy of our father, David. I know they appreciate what the Houston Food Bank does to provide food for better lives and would be honored to have money raised in their name to support this important cause. Thank you for continuing their legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.

We've created this page to honor our mom, Jacqueline (Jackie). We know how much our mom cared about the Houston Food Bank's mission to provide food for better lives and would be honored to have money raised in her name to support our neighbors facing food insecurity.Thank you for continuing her legacy with your gift to the Houston Food Bank.