Obituaries

Jun 5, 2019

Thomas P. Mitchell, Jr., 81 beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend was called to his heavenly home on June 5, 2019. He entered this world on December 9, 1937, in Lexington, Texas, born to Thomas Perry Mitchell, Sr. and Everlee Page Mitchell.

Tomcat worked as a commercial shrimper with Gulf King for over 50 years and has...

Jun 4, 2019

Gilbert Gordon Jurenka, 85, went to be with The Lord on June 4, 2019. He was born on December 10, 1933 to parents Gilbert Paul and Lucille Ann Jurenka in Ellsworth, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, David Allen Jurenka.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of...

Jun 4, 2019

Cesar Lopez, 46 of Rockport, Texas passed away on Jun 4, 2019. He was born December 12, 1972 in Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Cesar Lopez, Sr. and sister, Elizabeth Lopez.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Amanda Danysh; step-daughter, Nevaeh Elizabeth Danysh; mother, Socorro Lopez; sisters,...

Jun 3, 2019

Aransas Pass, Texas

James Wilcox, 64, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2019. James was born on February 1st, 1955 in Aransas Pass, Texas.

Preceded in death by mother; Betty Lou Wilcox; sister, Diane Glover; grandparents, Jim & Evie O' mara; uncle, James A. O'mara; wife, Judy C. Wilcox; son, Jeremy D....

Jun 3, 2019

Ernest L. “Buddy” Bodden, Jr., son of the late Ernest Bodden, Sr. and Frieda Vetter Bodden was born November 7, 1936 in Falls City, Texas. After completing high school he left Falls City, joined the Army Reserve and obtained a degree in accounting from St. Mary’s University.

In 1965, Ernie was united in holy matrimony to Betty...

Jun 2, 2019

Earl John McMichael IV, age 35,  passed away on Sunday June 2,2019.  He was born on January 8, 1984 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Earl John McMichael and Christina Zak.  John could accomplish anything he would set his mind to since an early age and did it all charismatically.  He loved his family deeply and the friends he made...

May 30, 2019

Robert Lee Toups was born on June 11, 1944 to Joseph Lynes Toups and Louise Touchette Toups. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Fulton, TX surrounded by his wife and dear friends, following a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Louis Parchman, and infant sibling, his brother Joe...

May 28, 2019

Our precious mother, Eva I. McCarty, 79, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019. She succumbed to congestive heart failure and COPD which she battled for the last eight years of her life. Our precious mother is no longer struggling and is at peace. Eva was born on December 6, 1939 in Durango, Mexico.

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May 28, 2019

Rockport, Texas

Lera Hennessy Harris, 80 became an Angel on May 28, 2019. She was born July 13, 1938 in the Panama Canal Zone to Leo James and Lera Bryant Hennessy.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William M. Harris; brother, Jefferson Hennessy and sister, Kathleen Neal.

She leaves behind...

May 27, 2019

Fulton, TX

Chubby McLester

Charles "Chubby" Arthur McLester, 88, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Chubby was born on November 02, 1930 in Rockport, TX to Ruby May and Archie A. McLester.

He is preceded in death by his parents;...

May 25, 2019

Rockport, TX

Jean Hinton Herring

Jean Hinton Herring of Rockport, TX passed away on May 25, 2019, at Gulf Pointe Plaza Nursing  Home after a short illness.

Jean grew up in Corpus Christi, TX and attended Incarnate Word Academy and Miller High  School before moving to Rockport...

May 24, 2019

Rockport, TX

Cyril E. Santini

Cyril E. Santini, 77, passed away in Corpus Christi TX. May 24th, 2019. Born in Fort Myers Fl. On Feb. 27, 1942 to his parents Cyril Elmo and Alice Santini. He was a long-time resident of Rockport TX.  Cyril worked as a ship’s Captain his entire career,...

May 24, 2019

Rockport, TX

Rosalie Von Heuvel

Rosalie Von Heuvel, 80, passed away on May 24, 2019 in Rockport, TX. Rosalie was born on April 15, 1939 to Gladys and Collins Hayes.

Rosalie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 23, 2019

Vernon Lee Norwood III

Rockport, TX

Vernon Lee Norwood III, passed away on May 23, 2019. He was born to parents Vernon & Barbara Norwood on April 21, 1955.

Lee enjoyed spending time with family & friends. He was a hard worker and was always...

May 20, 2019

Ingleside, Texas

Dawnese Cowan Foster, age 77, long time resident of Ingleside, TX, passed away on May 20, 2019. She was the daughter of late W.A. and Dorthy Cowan.

Dawnese was the beloved wife of the late John P. Foster for over 50 years.  She is survived by her children John P. Foster Jr., Daniel...

May 19, 2019

Matthew Phillip Decker, our one and only beloved son, went home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was 36. He was born on July 23, 1982 in Abilene, Texas.

Matt had a history of physical challenges that he struggled everyday to overcome. He was a child of God in every sense and to...

May 18, 2019

Ricardo "Ricky" Ortiz, 60 was called to his eternal resting place on May 18, 2019. He was born November 13, 1958 to Jose P. and Margaret Lopez Ortiz. He was a longtime commercial shrimper and a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed....

May 16, 2019

Rockport, Texas

Edubina Fuentes Aguilar, 66 was called to her eternal resting place on May 16, 2019. She entered this world on September 29, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Guadalupe V. Fuentes; infant son, Simon Rangel III; brother, David Fuentes and sister, Eduwiges Rangel.

May 16, 2019

Theresa A Meguire, of Ingleside,  TX, died on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 76. She was born on April 16, 1943 in McCook, Nebraska to Louise S. (Monzon) Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her husband George R. Meguire, Louise Taylor (Mother), Jack Taylor (Step Father) and...

May 14, 2019

Rev. Deacon George Joe Wiest,

Rev. Deacon George Joe Wiest, 82 , went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019 in Corpus Christi, TX.

George was a wonderful father, husband, friend, and an Ordained Deacon. George was one of the first generation of deacons graduating and becoming fully ordained on...