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In Loving Memory of Taylor Wayne Rushing

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In Loving Memory of Taylor Wayne Rushing

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Taylor was only 33 years old when he passed away on November 18, 2022 in the midst of completing his degree, training for the Houston Marathon and enjoying life to the fullest.  Taylor enjoyed all adventures outdoors and loved to jog, ski, play sports and hike.  He was a master of meditation and yoga.  But, his passion was music and dancing!

Taylor was an inspiration to many and valued his many friends and family.  His goal in life was to help others in need, and ultimately accomplished that upon his death by donating organs to 5 individuals and giving them renewed life.  Taylor's unselfish act is proof his legacy will live on.

Taylor will be missed.  He left this Earth too soon.  But, his love for life will live in our hearts forever.

We love you to the moon and back, Taylor!

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Saira was a Staff Sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard with the 172nd Engineer Battalion.  She was one of the first female Combat Engineers in the Texas National Guard.  She supported several missions to include activations to the Texas-Mexico Border, COVID-19 response in Houston, and guardianship of our nation's Capital.  Her service garnered her several military achievement and commendation awards.

She was an accomplished Thespian appearing in several productions such as The Little Match Girl, Heathers, and Avenue Q.  At the time of her passing, she was studying Nutrition Science at UH and worked part-time at Houston Methodist Medical Center as Nutrition Specialist.

Saira filled people's lives with humor, joy, and inspiration.  She is greatly missed by her family and friends.

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Dr. David Jeyaraj was not a Houstonian by birth, but became one through the countless lives he touched as a doctor, a friend, a community member, and a generous donor. He is deeply missed by all who knew him, and his daughter is proud to call him her father.

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Dan Olivarez
2/27-1962-10/26/2022
UH Staff and Alumnus

Dan Olivarez, known to friends as Dan-O, passed away on October 26, 2022, from complications of cancer. He was a kind friend, devoted husband, and concerned IT tech who loved to make people laugh and never let someone down. He served for many years on Staff Council and was a co-chair for Cougar First Impressions.

Dan is missed by friends, family, and his many IT customers over the years.

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Hey big bro. I miss you so, so much. You were taken way too soon and I’ll never understand why. It feels like part of me is missing and honestly I’ll never get that back. I’ll do anything just to see u again and just say I love you. You were my other half, my right hand and my best friend. Everyday sucks to wake up knowing you’re not here and honestly I don’t know how to keep moving on. Never did I think this is how I would say goodbye to someone I loved but I guess this is goodbye for now and not forever. Love you big bro
R.I.P. C’Lo

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Anessa Rae Thompson
Oct. 19, 1969 - January 11, 2022
The world dimmed and the heavens brightened with the passing of Anessa Rae Thompson, 52, on January 11, 2022. Daughter, sister, aunt, friend and teacher, Anessa touched many lives in her few years. Born in Houston , TX, in 1969, Anessa graduated from Westbury High School and the University of Houston , later moving to Austin.
From her Dad, Anessa gained her sense of humor and easiness with people. Tenderness of heart from her mother and from both, a dedication to work hard. She put everything and everyone ahead of herself.
Anessa and her sister, Alica, shared an uncommon bond, a closeness in adulthood unrivaled by few. “Auntie Nessa” to Hayley and Roman Harrison, she swooped in, scooping them up when they were young and entertaining them as they grew to adulthood . She loved them as her own.
Her family will mourn her loss all the days of their lives.
But perhaps, her greatest role was that of a teacher. For nearly 30 years, Anessa touched the lives of hundred of “her kids”. Teaching was a calling to Anessa, and her kids flourished in her classroom. She was so proud of them, often following their accomplishments through high school and beyond. Anessa was cherished and loved by so many parents and students because she cherished and loved them. She will be so very missed.
Anessa is survived by her mother, Sandra Thompson; sister and brother-in-law, Alica and Tom Harrison, her niece and nephew Hayley and Roman Harrison; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by uncles John and Joe Thompson and her father, Bob Thompson, who most certainly welcomed her into the gates of Heaven.

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Audrey Gale Hall was an amazing person and a wonderful student. And she was a trans woman. She graduated after doing an excellent honors thesis in May 2022. She died Thursday, February 9, 2023. Thanks for being who you were Audrey.
-Dr. Andrew Joseph Pegoda

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Corey was a man that went above and beyond for you if he knew that he could do something to ease stress on you. He was an AMAZING Vice President of GLOBAL and he will sincerely be missed. My life will never be the same since meeting him. He was taken way too soon. You won’t be forgotten.