All Obituaries

Steve Dalton, a man of few words but countless one-liners…passed away at his home on Friday, August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. Steve was born on November 2, 1945 to parents Rayburn Kay Dalton and Thelma Mae Dalton. Steve was born at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas and spent his youth as a Navy brat traveling the country and being “the new kid in town.” Steve joined the United States Air Force in September of 1964 and served 4 years stationed at...

Harry Hickman II was born in Bossier City, LA. He grew up in Austin TX. He worked for IBM for 20 years. After IBM he opened a BBQ restaurant in Willow City, TX. He later retired in Port Aransas. If you knew Harry you knew some of his favorite things to do included playing dominoes, and gardening. He raised two sons, Harry Hickman III and Wyatt Hickman. He has one grandson Harry Hickman IV (Cort). He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Mary Hickman. His final resting place is Port...

       Cordelia Ann Boyce was born August 16, 1939 in Oklahoma to Lumie and Isabelle Dollar. She passed peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Corpus Christi Texas. Cordi was a loving, strong-willed, beautiful woman whose love for her children and grand children was evident in every aspect of her life. Family was everything to Cordi and family was the center of her universe. She was preceded in death by her father, Lumie Dollar; her mother, Isabelle Dollar;...

Fredrick Theodore Mathews, 85 passed away August 1, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fred collected nicknames like rich folks collect fine wines such as: Manny, Bud, Tex, Honey, Rooster, U.F., Babe, Dad, Daddy, Pop, Papa, Grandpa, Gimpo and The King of Snacks, there are others too but they are a bit indelicate. Fred was born August 21, 1934 to Teddy and Verda Mathews in Port Aransas, Texas. The doctor came over to the island by boat to deliver “Manny” and he was born at home...

John Wayne Knostman, 81, beloved husband and devoted father was called to his eternal resting place on July 31, 2020. He entered this world on November 1, 1938, in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; Jack and Marian Knostman; brothers, Gary Knostman and Roy Knostman. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 27 years, Shelly Knostman; his loving children, Makinzie Knostman (Brandeis Krnavek), Jonathan Knostman, Emma Knostman all of Rockport, Wesley...

Robert Irl Palmer, 67, of Rockport,TX passed away  on July 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He entered this world on August 19, 1952 in Aransas County, TX born to Robert Palmer and Alice Kelly. He is preceded in death by Robert Palmer (father),Roy Palmer (brother) and Mary D. Palmer (step mother).  He is survived by his mother,, Alice Kelly, two sisters, Sonya and Serena, five step siblings Bubba, Oscar, Jay, Wanda, and Johnnie. Daughter Janice and Jeff Graves,...

Rockport, Texas Mary Frances Flores Nava, 61, sadly passed away July 30, 2020. She was born March 20, 1959 in Rockport to Willie and Elvira Flores, Sr. Frances was known for her contagious smile and her love for one another especially her grandchildren who she adored. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Hector Nava Sr., son Hector Nava Jr., granddaughter Lundyn Jade Nava and her dear mother Elvira Flores. Sister Teresa Flores and brother Willie Flores, Jr. Father...

Rockport, Texas  Antonia Ganceres, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2020. Antonia was born on March 17, 1927, to parents Julian and Ofelia Martinez in Dinero, Texas.   Antonia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesus Ganceres; parents, Julian and Ofelia Martinez; brothers, Julian Martinez and Santiago Martinez; sisters, Delfina Del Bosquez, Margarita Garcia Zepeda, Lupe Hinososa, and Tomasa Martinez.   Antonia was a homemaker...

Aloha Oe to my loving husband, Leonard A. Wood. Born April 29, 1938- Died July 28, 2020.  As his wife, Alberta K. Wood, we enjoyed 54 years together.  He served at Hickam Air Force base in Honolulu from 1961-1964. He loved meeting with the "locals" there and we got to meet each other at gatherings. We "tied the knot" on February 5, 1966 when he moved back to Downers Groove, IL. After five years there we moved to Honolulu till 1994 when his parents needed him...

Hector Eugene Nava, Jr., 42. “Lolo,” sadly passed away July 27, 2020.  He was born November 11, 1977 in Corpus Christi Texas to Hector and Frances Nava. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lundyn Jade Nava and his father Hector Nava, Sr., grandparents Rudy and Clara Nava and grandmother Elvira Flores. His aunt Teresa Flores and uncles Anthony Peres and Willie Flores, Jr.  Hector is survived by his three beautiful children who he cherished genuinely, Eric Nava,...