Obituaries

Todd William Bechtol IV

Todd William Bechtol IV

Jul 10, 2024

Todd William Bechtol IV, 40 years old, of Rockport Texas, passed away on July 10, 2024, surrounded by family. Todd was born on January 10, 1984, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Todd (Billy) William Bechtol, III. Todd grew up in Rockport from Fulton Beach Road to Lamar, and he spent his childhood hunting, fishing, and playing sports. After high school,...

Graciela Lopez Jasso

Graciela Lopez Jasso

Jul 7, 2024

Graciela Lopez Jasso (56) was called home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2024. Graciela was born on April 28, 1968, in Kingsville, TX. 

She was the founder of Great Providence Ministries that spread the word of the Lord through evangelizing, songs, poems, TV, and radio. She spent the last 25+ years serving the Lord.

Graciela will be remembered by...

Megan Grupe

Megan Grupe

Jul 7, 2024

Megan Leighann Reagan (Grupe) of Georgetown, TX, passed away in her hometown of Rockport, TX on July 7, 2024, at the age of 33. Megan was born June 29, 1991, in Rockport, TX to Shawna Grupe and Adam Rios.

Megan was a Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician. She worked as a Medic for Allegiance Mobile Health and Kiewit Offshore Services. For...

Marina Gonzales

Marina Gonzales

Jul 5, 2024

Marina Rangel Gonzales, born April 11th, 1950, in Aransas Pass, Texas, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2024, at the Age of 74. 

She is preceded in death by her two sons, Nicolas Leonard and Raymundo Retta Jr.; parents, Simon and Esperanza R. Rangel; sister Irene Music. 

Marina leaves behind her loving husband, Louis Gonzales; her loving daughter, Esmeralda...

Robert Gutierrez

Robert Gutierrez

Jul 4, 2024

In loving memory of Robert Gutierrez

With Heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of Robert, also known as “El Indio”. Serving his country as a marine in his early life, When he left the service he worked in computer fab shops before going to end his career working in the casinos in Las Vegas. 

He departed from this world peacefully...

Walter Gene Springs

Walter Gene Springs

Jul 4, 2024

Walter “Gene” Springs passed away Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in Rockport, TX. Gene was the son of Walter E Springs and Mary A Springs. He was born in Central Oklahoma and had one brother Charles E. Gene graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. It was there he met his future wife, Suzanne Springs.

In 1958, Gene was drafted in the...

Joan McCroskey Priday

Joan McCroskey Priday

Jul 4, 2024

Joan McCroskey Priday, 89, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2024, with three generations of her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Maurice Priday, and her parents, Rosalis and Floyd McCroskey.

Joan attended Stephens College in Missouri as an Art Major and transferred to the University of Texas in Austin where...

Dawn Spiegelhoff

Dawn Spiegelhoff

Jul 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dawn Spiegelhoff

Dawn Spiegelhoff, of Ingleside, Tx passed away peacefully on July 4th in Portland Tx after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dawn was born in Del Rio, Texas to Judy and Jerry Goble on Aug 14th 1964. Dawn was a strong woman with a heart of gold that will be dearly missed. Her pleasant personality was contagious...

Jesse “CoCo” Torres Sr.

Jesse “CoCo” Torres Sr.

Jul 3, 2024

Jesse “CoCo” Torres, Sr. (69) of Rockport, Texas was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 3rd, 2024. Born to Pedro and Petra (Longoria) Torres on December 21st, 1954. He was number 10 of 12 children. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, his eldest brother Pedro Torres, Jr., his youngest brother Reyes Torres, Sr and sister Janie...

Andrew Ureste Jr.

Andrew Ureste Jr.

Jul 2, 2024

Andrew O. Ureste, Jr., age 80, of Ingleside, TX, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born on September 2, 1943, in Port Lavaca, TX, to Andrew and Dolores Ureste, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rebecca Marroquin Ureste, their two children, Mark (Holly) Ureste and Vanessa (Corey) Lossing, his seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He is...

Crystal Piccione

Crystal Piccione

Jun 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Crystal Leshea Piccione on June 29, 2024. Crystal was born on March 16, 1982, in Corpus Christi, Texas and attended Ingleside Highschool. She received an associates degree from Delmar and TAMUK. She was a proud worker and loved her career as a Traceability Lead for Kiewit Offshore. Crystal married...

Arturo Perez

Arturo Perez

Jun 27, 2024

Arturo “Arthur” Perez, 63, passed away on June 27, 2024 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Arthur was born on July 2, 1960, in Aransas Pass, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Perez Sr. and Guadalupe Perez. Arthur is survived by his siblings Carmen (Svere) Green from Norway, Ester Harrod from Tennessee, Pedro Perez Jr. from Rosenberg, Texas,...

Javier Tamayo

Javier Tamayo

Jun 26, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Javier Tamayo, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. Born on March 5, 1968, in San Antonio, TX, Javier's life was one of creativity and expression, with a passion for art and tattoos that touched the lives of those around him.

As we prepare to honor and celebrate Javier's life,...

Brandy Ann Escue

Brandy Ann Escue

Jun 26, 2024

Brandy Ann Escue, 47, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, left this world, far too soon, on June 26, 2024, in Rockport, Texas. Born in El Paso, Texas, on October 8, 1976, Brandy was a strong and comforting force in an ever-changing world.

She grew up in El Paso, graduating from Coronado High School and later obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from West...

Patrick Joseph King

Patrick Joseph King

Jun 26, 2024

Patrick Joseph King, born in Kilfoylan, Moate, CO Offaly, Ireland (close to the Westmeath border) ) on January 18, 1931, to Patrick and Bridget (Flanagan) King passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 93 leaving behind a legacy as robust as his spirit. In a family of eight siblings, Patrick was the third born among four brothers...

Caroline Lydia Hardy

Caroline Lydia Hardy

Jun 23, 2024

Caroline Lydia Hardy (Martin), a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, friend, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas, following a sudden and brief illness. She was 64 years old.

Born on March 16, 1960, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Caroline's arrival cost a modest 1.55 - a receipt she kept, cherished and laughed...

Mary Camp

Mary Camp

Jun 23, 2024

Mary Ella (Ward) Camp, age 90, of Kingsland, Tx passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Boerne, Tx. She was born in Imo in Searcy County, Arkansas to Jacob Cahal Ward and Flossie Sarah Agnes (Gates) Ward. She and John Elwin Camp, Sr. were married on March 13, 1951. They were blessed with 4 children: Deborah Ruth Camp married to...

Joyce Nell Dittmar

Joyce Nell Dittmar

Jun 23, 2024

Joyce Nell Dittmar, 91, passed away June 23, 2024, in Rockport, Texas.

Joyce was born January 17, 1933, to Clyde Johnston and Cleo May Townsend in Rockport, Texas. She spent part of her childhood on St. Joe Island and loved to tell stories of the days riding horses on the beach and rolling cigarettes for the cowboys. She graduated from Rockport...

Robert George Allen

Robert George Allen

Jun 19, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the family of Robert George Allen announces his peaceful passing on June 19, 2024, in Aransas Pass, TX. Born in Wabasha, MN on May 28, 1946, Robert touched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth, kindness, sense of humor and unwavering love.

Robert's beloved wife, Sandra Allen, along with his sons, Donald...

Mary Alice Pena

Mary Alice Pena

Jun 18, 2024

Mary Alice was born in Rockport, Texas on August 10, 1946. She went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Rinche Pena and her brother Eddie Pena and sister Carolyn Pena. She was survived by her sister Tomasita Pena of Rockport. She is also survived by...