LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services

05/21/2026

Celebrating a life well lived.

05/21/2026

Richard Owen Sawyer (1949 – 2026)

Services & Events
- Visitation | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services - Beaumont
- Funeral Service | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM | LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services - Beaumont
- Graveside With Military Honors | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 10:45 AM | Houston National Cemetery

Richard Sawyer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on February 10, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas.Richard proudly served his country as a Marine and a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, completing three tours

05/18/2026

Tomasa Perez Yañez (1945 – 2026)

Services & Events
- Visitation | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services - Beaumont
- Rosary | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM | LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services - Beaumont
- Funeral Service | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM | LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services - Beaumont

Tomasa Perez YañezIt is with profound sadness and loving hearts that we announce the passing of Tomasa Perez Yañez, who departed this life on May 15, 2026, in Beaumont, TX. Born on January 5, 1945, in Mexico, Tomasa lived a life filled with warmth, joy, and unwavering devotion. Tomasa was a truly ...

05/15/2026

Jose Luis Perales (1965 – 2026)

Jose Luis PeralesJose Luis Perales, 61, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Cristo Rey Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Minifie of Cristo Rey Catholic Church.

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

Linda R. Martin (1940 – 2026)

Linda Fern Richardson Martin was born on June 11, 1940, in Chester, Texas, and passed away on May 11, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas. After graduating Chester High School, she moved to Beaumont around 1958. In 1959, she rescued a young man - James Patrick Martin - who had a flat tire on the way home fro

05/12/2026

In this beautiful stained glass window, the palm branch takes center stage — a symbol with deep meaning in the Christian faith.

The palm branch is closely connected to Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem and was welcomed by the people as they laid palm branches before Him. Because of this, it has long represented victory, peace, honor, and the recognition of Christ as King.

This window serves as a quiet reminder of victory through faith — Christ’s triumph over death and the hope we carry as believers, even through seasons of struggle.

At LaBrie-Claybar, we are honored to preserve these meaningful details within our chapel, each one telling a story of faith, comfort, and reflection.

05/06/2026

Here for you in time of grief.

05/04/2026

This stained glass window beautifully symbolizes a faith that is not only received—but carried forward.

At its center, the torch and living flame represent a light that is actively upheld and shared. In Christian tradition, this imagery speaks to a faith kept alive through devotion, truth, and spiritual purpose.

The flame itself reflects the presence of the Holy Spirit—burning with zeal, guidance, and the quiet strength that carries us through life’s darkest moments.

More than a symbol of light, this window is a reminder of what we are called to do with it:
to hold fast to faith,
to walk in truth,
and to carry that light forward for others.

“Keep the flame of faith burning—and let it guide you.”