Obituaries
Aaron Evans
Aug 16, 2025
Charles Aaron Evans, 69, of Aransas Pass, TX, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Aaron was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and endless curiosity about the world around him. One of his greatest joys was birding and photography. With a...
Charles Phillips Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
October 22, 1945 - August 11, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Phillips Jr., fondly known by family and friends as Charlay, Tige, Tiger, and "Big Girl", passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Odessa, Texas, on October 22, 1945, Charlie was the son of Charles Phillips Sr. and Juanita Mae Ryan. He grew up alongside his...
Alfredo F. Naranjo
Aug 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alfredo Fidel Naranjo,
Alfredo Fidel Naranjo, 81, of Aransas Pass, TX passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and Brother.
Alfred was a retired Deckhand for the Department of Transportation where he served 29 years before retiring. Prior to his career as a Deckhand, he was...
Tommy M. Walker
Aug 9, 2025
Tommy M. Walker
Aug 9, 1948 – Aug 9, 2025
A quick-witted bright-eyed hat wearing husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother was called home August 9, 2025, on his 77th birthday in Rockport, Tx.
Tom is lovingly survived by his wife of 35 years Wanda “Shorty” Walker.
His legacy lives on through his children Thomas L. Walker, Michael T. Walker, James A. Walker,...
Troy Rogers
Aug 9, 2025
Christopher Troy Rogers, 58, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Troy was born on January 3, 1967, in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Chet and Irene Rodriquez Rogers.
Troy started working at a young age as a shrimper and commercial fisherman on numerous boats out of Conn Brown Harbor. He moved to Cedar Creek Lake area, where he became an expert...
Mary Brooks
Aug 8, 2025
Mary Brooks, a beloved matriarch and embodiment of compassion, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the venerable age of 102. Born on November 12, 1922, in the quaint town of Haynesville, Louisiana, Mary illuminated the lives of those around her with an unyielding warmth and a spirit characterized by profound care for others.
A devoted mother, Mary was the...
John Arthur Young
Aug 7, 2025
John Arthur Young of Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away August 7th, 2025, born July 16th, 1940 in Wewoka, OK.
He is preceded in death by his parents, father, Herschel Young; mother, Faye Turner and stepfather Stanley Turner.
He is survived by sons, Eddie Young of Aransas Pass, Texas, and Randy Young of Aransas Pass, Texas; grandkids, Derrick, Brandon, Tiffany, and Randall ;...
Terry Keller
Aug 6, 2025
Terry Keller, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 6, 2025, in Rockport, Texas, at the age of 67. Born on December 31, 1957, in San Antonio, to Charles and Bernice Keller, Terry was known for his adventurous spirit and versatility, immersing himself in various roles throughout his life. From humble beginnings, he moved to Rockport in...
Cecilia Valenzuela
Aug 5, 2025
Cecilia “Belia” Flores Valenzuela was born November 22,1935 to Manuel and Dorotea Flores. She passed peacefully on Tuesday August the 5th 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 70 years Alvino Valenzuela Sr, daughter Dianne Carbajal (Richard), and sons Alvino Valenzuela Jr. and Eric Valenzuela (Amy). As well as grandchildren Darrell Carbajal (Crystal), Adrianne Avila (Jesse), Jamen Valenzuela,...
Barbara Ann Arter
Aug 4, 2025
Barbara Ann Arter, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, was born on January 6, 1934, in Van Buren, Arkansas. With a heart full of love and an indomitable spirit, Barbara graced this world until her passing on August 4, 2025. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and her passion for nurturing the beauty of life...
Domingo C. Sanchez Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
*Obituary for Domingo C. Sanchez, Jr.**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Domingo C. Sanchez, Jr., age 70, of Aransas Pass, Texas, who peacefully departed this world on August 4, 2025, after a valiant fight against cancer. Born in Ingleside, Texas, on August 17, 1954, Domingo was a proud graduate of Aransas Pass High School and...
Lorenz Fraiser Ackerman
Aug 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and brother Lorenz Fraizer Ackerman.
Lorenz was born on December 17, 1940 in Pottstown, Pa to John Lorenz and Jeannette Blythe Ackerman, He served in the U.S. Army in transportation, which transitioned into his civilian life as having a long career as a truck driver.
Lorenz was a...
Tamara Payne
Aug 2, 2025
Tamara Lea Payne, 50, of Rockport, passed away on August 19,1974. She was a beloved mother and sister.
Christopher Scott Bridger
Aug 2, 2025
Christopher Scott Bridger, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 2nd. He was born on December 26, 1962, in Corpus Christi, Tx. He was the second of three children in a family that settled in Portland, Texas, a place Chris would always call home.
Chris and his siblings grew up at a time when kids played outside, built forts, and rode...
Jimmie Carol Hart
Jul 31, 2025
Jimmie Carol (Freeland) Hart was born May 3, 1938 and passed from this world at the age of 87 on July 31, 2025 in the Woodlands, Texas.
Jimmie graduated from Aransas Pass High School where she met the love of her life of 55 years, James “Jim” Hart. She worked at KTBC – TV and as a secretary in the engineering...
Aneita Ortiz-Cedeño
Jul 30, 2025
Aneita Ortiz-Cedeno, a devoted mother, healer, and organizer for child welfare, poverty alleviation, and mental health; passed away peacefully, next to her weenie dog, Skye, on July 30, 2025, at the age of 54. Her life was a fierce testament to service and resilience. To know her was to witness love in motion.
Born and raised in Emeryville, California, Aneita went on...
Leonel Morales
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and warm memories that we announce the passing of our beloved Leonel Morales, who left this world on July 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 10, 1951, in San Carlos, Tamaulipas Mexico, Leonel lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for life that touched everyone who had...
Nalda Louise Sullivan
Jul 28, 2025
Nalda Louise Sullivan, 95, of Ingleside on the Bay, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Portland, Texas.
Nalda was born on January 16, 1930, in Corsicana, Texas, to the late Homer and Katie Bell Crawford. Proud of her heritage, Nalda carried her Native American roots with honor throughout her life. On January 14, 1947, she married the...
Olan Deamon Brooks , Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Olan Deamon Brooks JrJuly 24, 1947 – July 27, 2025Olan Brooks Jr, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on July 24, 1947, in Jacksonville, Florida. After high school, Olan served in the U.S. Army and was wounded in Vietnam. He went on to build a successful...




