Obituaries
Helen Clark
Jun 28, 2018
Rockport, Texas Helen Rose Clark, 89 passed away June 28, 2018. She was born September 18, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to James and Valda Floyd. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Steve Edward Clark. She is survived by her son, Floyd Edward Clark (Brenda Kay); daughters, Linda Emery, Shirley Buchhorn (Walter) all of...
Shelley Hardesty
Jun 28, 2018
Ingleside, TX Shelly G. Hardesty Shelly G. Hardesty, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2018. Shelley was born on November 19, 1954 in Detroit, MI, to William and Carol Nash. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Carol Nash; son, Michael Lash; brother, Kent Nash. Mrs. Hardesty is survived by her loving...
Judith Galipo
Jun 28, 2018
Judith Albin Galipo, 83, of Rockport, TX, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018, with her children by her side. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to...
Leita Champion
Jun 26, 2018
Aransas Pass, Texas Leita Anne Champion, 57 passed away at her home with her family by her side on June 26, 2018. She was born October 17, 1960 in Mobile, Alabama to Bayard and Doris Negus. She worked for the Palacios Beacon and was a talented artist that made personalized custom glass engraving, glass and stone carving for art...
Doris Jordan
Jun 25, 2018
Ingleside, TX Doris Arnold Jordan Doris A. Jordan passed away Monday June 25, 2018. She was born October 24, 1934 in Victoria, Texas to the late Frank J and Hulda Kornfuehrer Arnold. She graduated from Nazareth Academy, attended Victoria College, Victoria, Texas. Doris was married to Jack Todd Jordan on October 8, 1954 in Victoria, Texas and had three...
Alvaro Medina
Jun 23, 2018
Alvaro Gilberto "El Bandido" Medina Jr, 70, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born June 6, 1948 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Alvaro and Maria Medina, Sr. Gilberto "El Bandido" was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass, Texas. He started out as a shoe shine boy at a very young age which...
Ronnie West
Jun 23, 2018
Heaven is rejoicing with the arrival of Ronnie Earl West of Erick, Oklahoma. Ronnie passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 28 days. Ronnie was born April 26, 1947 to Ethel (Snider) and Hester Earl West. He grew up in Erick, Oklahoma...
Jose Jimenez
Jun 23, 2018
Jose R. Jimenez, Jr. of Ingleside, Texas left this world on June 23, 2018 at the age of 92 surrounded by his family. Jose was born on July 6th, 1925 in Bishop, Texas, and as a boy lived and worked on Sahadi Farm near Ingleside with his parents and 10 siblings. At the age of 17 he joined the...
Antonia Martinez
Jun 21, 2018
Antonia "Toni" Martinez passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 21st at the age of 80. Toni was born on October 20, 1937 to Pilar Herrera Sr. and Javiera Cook Herrera. Toni was known as "Mrs. Mac" the wife of Mac Martinez, founder of Mac's Barbecue in Gregory, Texas. Toni was the matriarch of the Martinez family,...
Nancy Quick
Jun 20, 2018
Aransas Pass, TX Nancy Lynn Quick Nancy Lynn Quick, 68, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2018. Mrs. Quick was born on December 13, 1949 in Atchison, Kansas, to Frank D. Gerardy and Lucinda Matterson. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Lucinda Gerardy. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Joseph...
Paul Strunk
Jun 17, 2018
Paul Milton Strunk was born in Abilene, Kansas, on May 11, 1934. He passed away June 17, 2018. Two of Paul's proudest accomplishments were receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees in geology from Kansas State University. He also remained an avid "Wildcatter" to the end! He became successful in the Oil and Gas Exploration Industry, serving on numerous Boards...
Ruby Tucker
Jun 17, 2018
Woodsboro, TX Ruby E. Tucker Ruby E. Tucker, 91, passed away on June 17, 2018 in Victoria, TX. Mrs. Tucker was born on November 1, 1926 in Yoakum, TX to Elert Von Heuvel and Sena Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Tucker; her parents Elert and Sena Von Heuvel; three sons, Howard Brown, William Brown...
Robert Adams
Jun 16, 2018
Robert Louis Adams died unexpectantly on June 16, 2018 doing what he loved, piloting ships. As an Aransas/Corpus Christi Harbor Pilot since 1989, Louis's naturally exceptional ability in his craft quickly earned him the respect of his peers and the honor of being named Presiding Officer on two separate occasions. A true lover of the water, he lived his...
Rosellen Moore
Jun 14, 2018
Rosellen Mullins Moore Known to friends as "Rose "passed away on June 14, 2018 at the age of 81. A native of Texas, she graduated as Valedictorian from Gregory High School and after received her degree from Baylor University Waco, Texas. She later worked as an Educator, then at Reynolds Aluminum "Rose the Riveter" and was a Substitute Teacher...
Arron Foreman
Jun 14, 2018
Aransas Pass, TX Arron Fletcher Foreman It is with great sadness that the family of Arron Fletcher Foreman announces his sudden passing at age 58. Mr. Foreman was born on September of 1959 in Alexander City, Alabama to Billy Ray Foreman and Margaret Annette Jones. Arron had a great spirit and enjoyed time with family, hunting, fishing and overall...
Jana Taylor
Jun 13, 2018
Rockport, Texas Jana Jeanne Taylor passed on June 13, 2018. She was 90 years old. Jana spent her working years on the Alaska pipeline. Her lifetime goal was to travel the world, which she accomplished. After traveling the country in her RV, she declared Rockport, Texas to be the best place to settle. She was followed here by her...
John Schiller, Sr.
Jun 12, 2018
Rockport, Texas John Scotch Schiller, Sr., 57 passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born January 14, 1961 in Dallas, Texas to Richard and Ann Schiller. He is preceded in death by his parents and ex-wife, Lori Schiller. John is survived by his son, Scot Schiller, Jr. (Marsha Lanning) of Rockport, Texas; daughters, Sherry Kemp of Bastrop, Texas,...
Elert Heuvel Jr.
Jun 12, 2018
Rockport, TX Elert (Buddy) William Von Heuvel Jr. Buddy Von Heuvel, 87, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2018. He was born on June 4, 1931 in Robstown, TX, to Elert William Von Heuvel Sr. and Sena Owens. He is preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Von Heuvel, Father; Mother; four brothers, Herman, Ike, Norman...
Raynaldo Tristan Sr.
Jun 11, 2018
Rockport, TX Raynaldo R. Tristan Sr. Raynaldo R.Tristan Sr., 54, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2018. Mr. Tristan was born on October 11, 1963 in Aransas Pass, TX, to Juan Tristan Sr. and Aurora Rangel. He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Tristan Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Leah (Nathan McPherson)...
Andres Arispe
Jun 11, 2018
Rockport, TX Andres Arispe Andres Arispe, 60, passed away on June 11,2018 in Rockport, TX. Andres was born on May 3, 1958 in Big Spring, TX to Venancio Arispe and Amelia Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his wife Debbie Arispe; son, Andrew Arispe and his parents, Amelia Gonzales and Venancio Arispe. Mr. Arispe is survived by his...