Obituaries

Jean Randow

Jean Randow

May 19, 2017

Jean Lee Randow, 80 passed away May 19, 2017. She was born October 19, 1936 in Newark, New York to Harold and Rose Chamberlin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Aransas and was also known as "The Flounder Lady". She is survived by her loving husband, Leonard Randow of Aransas Pass; sons, Martin Randow...

Kingsbury Scott

Kingsbury Scott

May 19, 2017

Kingsbury Scott, 83, passed away May 19, 2017. He was born July 23, 1933 in Bangor, Maine to Carleton and Ruth Scott. No services at this time.

Ramona Mireles

Ramona Mireles

May 18, 2017

Ramona Mireles of Ingleside, Texas, passed away May 18, 2017. She was 83 years old. She was born April 18, 1934, in Pettus, Texas to Manuel and Guadalupe Aguilar. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Maria Mireles; two sons, Ricardo Mireles and Jesus Maria Mireles, Jr. She is survived by her sons, H. Mike "Laco" Ramirez...

Roy Pitcher

Roy Pitcher

May 18, 2017

Roy Ray Pitcher, 72, of Rockport, Texas passed away peacefully on May 18, 2017 in Aransas Pass, Texas. He was born on December 10, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Dr. Jack and Ruth Pitcher. Roy is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Jackie Ruth Pitcher and many dear friends....

Brenda Camire

Brenda Camire

May 17, 2017

Brenda Jean Camire, 57 passed away May 17, 2017. She was born October 27, 1959 in Bangor, Maine. She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Camire. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Mullins of Rockport; step-daughter, Kelly Molohon Balfour of Norfolk, VA; step-mother, Kathrine Camire; brother, Albert Camire of Arizona; sisters, Judy Nute (Gary) of New...

Jimmy Wells

Jimmy Wells

May 16, 2017

Jimmy Dwayne Wells, 36 passed away May 16, 2017. He was born August 31, 1980 in Conroe, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sheryl Lynn Hill. He is survived by his father, Randy Dwayne Wells of Rockport; sister, Audrey Kylene Shanell Schiele of Texas City; maternal grandmother, Audrey Nell Hill of Onalaska. A memorial service will...

Michael Pellegrin

Michael Pellegrin

May 16, 2017

Michael James Pellegrin of Ingleside, Texas passed away May 16, 2017. He was 45 years old. He was born August 5, 1971, in Houma, Louisiana to Carl and Davene Pellegrin. Michael was employed by Coastal Bend Mooring and Marine. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, David N. Belt, Sr.; Aunts, Linda Sue Pellegrin, and Marlene Loupe; niece,...

Anthony Vasquez

Anthony Vasquez

May 15, 2017

Anthony Mark Vasquez, 43 passed away May 15, 2017. He was born February 21, 1974 in Houston, Texas. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Gulf War. He is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Aguilar. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Joy Vasquez; sister, Angie Bestwick both of Rockport; nephews, Kellon and Jake...

Patricia Woodruff

Patricia Woodruff

May 14, 2017

Patricia Jean "Trish" Woodruff, 55 passed away May 14, 2017. She was born February 7, 1962 in Refugio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Nash McDonnel and her husband, Buster Woodruff. She is survived by her sons, Jason Woodruff (Josie), Shaun Woodruff (Edna); daughter, Tiffany Woodruff (Blaine Murnahan) all of Rockport; 7 brothers, Russ,...

Donald Costa

Donald Costa

May 13, 2017

Donald Russell Costa, 84 of Rockport, Texas passed away June 13, 2017. He was born November 18, 1932 in Houston, Texas to Russell and Mary Candelari Costa. He was a Graduate of Rice University and UT Dental School. He practiced Dentistry for 20 years. Don was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rockport Country Club....

Lawrence Duplichan

Lawrence Duplichan

May 9, 2017

Lawrence Jay "Dup" Duplichan of Rockport, Texas, died May 9th, 2017. Dup was born November 1, 1933 in Kinder, La to Gladys Landreneau Duplichan and Lawrence Duplichan. He graduated from Kinder High School in 1952 and McNeese State College in Lake Charles, La in 1956. While attending McNeese, he played varsity football and was on the track team. In...

Irene Vybiral

Irene Vybiral

May 9, 2017

Irene Ruth Vybiral, 88, passed away on May 9, 2017, in Aransas Pass, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1928, in Buckholts, Texas to Vince and Julia Krupicka. Irene is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Viola Brown and Evelyn Pfannstiel; brothers, Raymond Krupicka, Adolf Krupicka, Alvin Krupicka, Benjamin "Ben" Krupicka. She is survived by her loving...

Aaron Pruitt

Aaron Pruitt

May 9, 2017

Aaron Marcus Pruitt, 50 passed away May 9, 2017. He was born July 6, 1966 in Chauvin, Louisiana to Bobby and Linda Pruitt. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers, Larry Pruitt of Los Angeles, California, Gilbert Newman and Garland Pruitt of Ingleside, Martin Pruitt (Donna) of Aransas Pass; sister, Lori Manuel...

John Johnson

John Johnson

May 9, 2017

John Frank Johnson, 100, of Rockport, Texas passed away on May 9, 2017. He was born on October 23, 1916 in Montgomery, Alabama to Lonza and Millie Johnson. John Frank is preceded in death by his loving wife Gertrue Feison Johnson; parents; son, Charlie Frank Johnson; one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his children, Millie Mack,...

Kevin Farrell

Kevin Farrell

May 8, 2017

Kevin W. Farrell, 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Farrell, a self-employed electrical contractor, lived in Rockport for the past four years. He was a native of Austin, and continued to work in Austin as well as Rockport serving clients with high quality, professional electrical work. Farrell is survived by his wife, Melissa Henson Farrell; three...

William Kennedy

William Kennedy

May 7, 2017

William Howard (Bill) Kennedy, 91, from Woodsboro, Texas, moved to heaven on May 7, 2017. He was known by many in South Texas through his letters to the editor and his loyalty to the Democratic Party. His unique way of looking at life provided great lessons to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was a proud veteran of...

Danny Sprinkle

Danny Sprinkle

May 7, 2017

Danny Lynn Sprinkle, Rockport resident for 22 years, passed away May 7, 2017. He was born September 23, 1951 in Mineral Wells, Texas. Friendly with a ready sense of humor, Danny enjoyed corny jokes, celebrations, and holidays. Proud of his 13 nieces and nephews, Dan gave them egg hunts, kept up with birthdays, and helped with observances. He was...

Refugio Urquidez, Jr.

Refugio Urquidez, Jr.

May 6, 2017

Refugio "Rufus" B. Urquidez Jr., 48, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born February 13, 1969 in Alpine, Texas to Refugio Urquidez, Sr. and Celia Urquidez. Rufus is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Stephanie Urquidez of Portland,...

Anna Followell

Anna Followell

May 5, 2017

Anna Jean Followell, 84, of Corpus Christi, Texas went to be with her brothers and sister in Heaven to continue to watch over her family on May 5, 2017. She was born on February 28, 1933 in Kennett, Missouri to Leonard and Druzella Followell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Simmons; sister, Therma; brothers, Jack and...

Linda Adams

Linda Adams

May 4, 2017

Linda Ann Adams, 74, passed away May 4, 2017. She was born February 1, 1943 in Warren, PA to Egil and Edith Jensen. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Harry Todd Adams; son, Todd Eugene Adams of Frewsburg, NY; 2 daughters, Cheryll Lynn Divincizo (Mark) of Jamestown, NY...