James Carl Hofmann, M.D.

Dr. James Carl Hofmann was born August 5, 1939 in Syracuse, New York to Marion and A. Carl Hofmann. He passed away August 23, 2012. Dr. Hofmann moved to Baytown in July 1972. Since coming to Baytown, he has practiced as an OB/GYN. He felt very fortunate to be able to work in a field he was so passionate about. Jim was also a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he was a parishioner and a lector.

As devoted as he was to his work and faith, his family was even a bigger priority. He took great pride and comfort in his family and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, A. Carl Hofmann and Marion Agnes Ryan Hofmann and his grandparents, James and Mayme Ryan.

Survivors include his wife, Lois ""Ki Ki"" Hofmann of Baytown; children, Mary Kathleen Benavidez and her husband Rudy of San Antonio, James J. Hofmann and his wife Kelley of Crosby and Susan Souza and her husband Matt of San Diego, California; grandchildren, Samantha Joy Hofmann, Jamie Ann Hofmann, Marley Jo Hofmann, James Arthur Hofmann and Jackson Carl Benavidez.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., at Navarre Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Dwight Canizares officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, 1811 Carolina Street, Baytown, Texas 77520 (281) 422-9749.

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422 8111.