Galveston Island Humane Society Executive Director Caroline Pate, event co-chair Michelle Beckwith, honoree Francisco “Paco” Vargas, event co-chair Cynthia McEldowney and Master of Ceremonies Frank Billingsley, chief meteorologist for KPRC/Channel 2 Houston.
The 18th annual Paws Gala, benefiting the Galveston Island Humane Society, set sail from the Galveston Island Convention Center on Sept. 22. With the theme Cruisin’ PAWribbean Style, the event honored island restaurateur Francisco “Paco” Vargas and featured a sumptuous seated dinner and live and silent auctions. Concetta Maceo-Sims was named winning Elite Pet Owner and will lead the 2019 Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Gras Parade on March 3 with her cat, Gerry Cat. Photos by Robyn Bushong
George Maida, Dr. John White and V.J. Tramonte.
Dr. Barbara Thompson and Dr. Joan Richardson.
Chris Robb, Sherry Black and Marie Robb.
Francisco “Paco” Vargas and his wife, Dianora.
Bryan Parsons, Bev and Andy Odom.
Liz Alvarado, Cynthia McEldowney and Dr. Kyle Knupple.
Bob Murphy, Joy and Mike Cowan and Mary Ann Murphy.
Johnny Mize, Mark and Kimberly Stevenson and Eddie Kier.
Clif and Kathy Barnhart and Gene and Gerry Hornstein.
Maureen Patton, Dr. Avi and Margo Markowitz.
Margaret Canavan, Donna Dees, Stan Blazyk, Cathy Townsend, Ed Hill, Elizabeth “Bets” Anderson, Tim Tobin and Dorothy Trevino.
Karen Flowers, Ted Shook, Raymond Brouillard, Carolyn Sunseri, Suzanne Brayman and George Maida.
Shrub and Peaches Kempner and Maureen Patton.
Meg Winchester and Kim Bachmeier.
Lynn Eanes and Elite Pet Owner Paul Vincent with Charlie.
Brian and Debbie Barnes, Sheri and Ronald Low and Taylor Trimble.
Sgt. Destin Sims and Elite Pet Owner Concetta Maceo-Sims with Gerry Cat.
Eddie Kier, Helen Reddy, Johnny Mize and Sherry Black.
Vickie Francil, Kay Schiller, Dorothy Trevino and Cathy Townsend.
Dr. Kyle Knupple, Ed Hill, Nikki Lumpkin, Bryan Parsons and Brian Lumpkin.
Sandy McReynolds and Beth Kelly.
Stanley and Cathy Marinos and Karen and Nick Voris.
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