Obituaries

Bruce Furlow

Bruce Furlow

Oct 13, 2025

Bruce Furlow, age 93, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home in Port Aransas, TX. Born in Seminole, Oklahoma on December 26, 1931 to Mary Julia and C.H. Furlow, Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Barbara June Furlow and is survived by his sister JoAnn Allen of Tulsa, OK; son Bill Furlow, his wife Molly, and...

Rhonda Shirey Stewart

Rhonda Shirey Stewart

Oct 11, 2025

With a heavy heart, the family of Rhonda Shirey Stewart, 71, of Port Aransas, Texas must announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt and cousin on October 11th, 2025, at her home.

Rhonda Shirey Stewart was born in 1954 in Midland, Texas to Raymond and Gladys Shirey. As a child, her parents moved the family to Austin, Texas. Rhonda grew...

Judy Brooks

Judy Brooks

Oct 10, 2025

Judy was born March 6, 1955, in Dumas, T,X to Virgil and Jean Stinnett. Judy enjoyed the beach and lived in the Coastal Bend area for many years.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Jean Stinnett; her brother, Danny Stinnett; two sons, Michael and Anthony Velo; and partner, Joe Carpenter.

She is survived by her brother, Wendell Stinnett...

Ricarda R. Mireles

Ricarda R. Mireles

Oct 10, 2025

Ricarda Rodriguez Mireles, 89, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home in Aransas Pass, Texas. She was born May 3, 1936, in Selma, Texas to Antonio Rodriguez and Francisca M. Rodriguez. Ricarda was a long-time member at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Aransas Pass.

She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband Augustin Mireles, three sisters, and two...

Cheryl Cover

Cheryl Cover

Oct 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts but cherished memories that we announce the passing of Cheryl Cover, who left this world on October 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 4, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Cheryl lived a vibrant life filled with creativity, love, and resilience.

Cheryl pursued a career in accounting after her studies at Palomar College,...

Bryan L Beam

Bryan L Beam

Oct 5, 2025

It is with deep respect that we announce the passing of Bryan Lee Beam, who departed this life on October 5, 2025, at the age of 62, in Aransas Pass, Texas.

Bryan lived life fully facing serious health challenges – including open-heart surgery and lung cancer.

Surrounded by loved ones, Bryan's transition was marked by the love and support of his family.

Bryan...

Bilsen C. Prezas

Bilsen C. Prezas

Oct 5, 2025

Bilsen C. Prezas, 80, of Ingleside, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025.

 Born on July 29, 1945, in San Diego, Texas, he lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to his family and community.Bilsen was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy came from the time spent with his family.

He was predeceased by...

Cassandra Lee Clark

Cassandra Lee Clark

Oct 4, 2025

Cassandra Lee Clark, 51, beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born on April 27, 1974 to Sandra and the late Robert E. “Bob” Clark III. She grew up in Port Aransas graduating from PAHS and later earning a theater arts degree from the University of Dallas. Working in her family’s...

Donald "Donnie" Lee Fields

Donald "Donnie" Lee Fields

Sep 29, 2025

Donald (Donnie) L. Fields was born on January 3, 1937 in Kingsbury, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Nina Fields, brother J. D. Fields, sisters, Evelyn Hull, Jonell Wright, Nina Ann Fields, Betsy Kinsel and his beloved daughter Robin Fields. 

He is survived his wife Dorothy Fields; children, Cindy (Robert) Crabb, Rodney (Irene) Fields, Jay Fields...

Jaclan Maxwell

Jaclan Maxwell

Sep 29, 2025

Jaclan Maxwell, born November 16, 1964, in Houston, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Vera Nell Bryan and Jack Robert Bryan, and sister of the late Brett Robert Bryan.Jaclan is survived by her husband, Rick Maxwell and family; her brother, George Sparks and family; her sister, Michaelan Ledger and family; as well...

Nancy Baker

Nancy Baker

Sep 28, 2025

Nancy Evelyn Smith Baker passed peacefully into eternal life on September 28, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.

Born on October 11, 1934, in Big Spring, Texas, Nancy was the ninth of ten children born to Austin Howell Smith Sr. and Nana Belle DeVeny Smith. Raised in a close-knit...

Barbara Ann Phillips

Barbara Ann Phillips

Sep 27, 2025

Barbara Ann Tamburin Phillips passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and is now with the Lord. Barbara was born on March 13,1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Anthony “Tony” and Alma Phelps Tamburin. The family moved a few years later to Ingleside, Texas where Tony (an immigrant from Yugoslavia),...

Karl Vincent Ladewig

Karl Vincent Ladewig

Sep 27, 2025

Karl Ladewig, 73, of Ingleside, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1951, and lived a life marked by faith, family, and service.

A proud graduate of Ingleside High School, Class of 1969, Karl went on to dedicate 40 years of his career as an influential partner at DuPont in Ingleside. Known for his steady...

Jose Pedro Cantu

Jose Pedro Cantu

Sep 26, 2025

Jose Pedro Cantu

June 29, 1944 – September 26, 2025

Jose Pedro Cantu, 81, of Rockport, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. Born on June 29, 1944, Jose was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him and found joy in the outdoors.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Cantu,...

Aurora Schultz

Aurora Schultz

Sep 26, 2025

Aurora G. Schultz “Mary” 99 years of age, of Rockport, Texas passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. Aurora….”Mary,” was born on June 12, 1926 in Dallas, Texas to Felix and Augustina Gonzales.

She was the baby of 8 children. She had four brothers and three sisters. Felix, Leroy, Solomon, Rodolfo, Jesusa, Otila, and Josephina

Aurora raised six children; Audelia (Nickname Lela...

Todd William Bechtol III

Todd William Bechtol III

Sep 25, 2025

Billy Bechtol passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Rockport, Texas. Billy was born on December 12, 1960, in Dallas, and moved with his family to Rockport in 1977. He quickly embraced his new hometown and proudly called Rockport home for the rest of his life.

Billy was a proud graduate of Rockport Fulton High School, where he excelled as...

Louise Herrmann

Louise Herrmann

Sep 23, 2025

Louise Herrmann, 79 years old, passed peacefully on Tuesday September 23, 2025. She was surrounded by the echoes of her own legend. Early in life she knew what her priority was, and she never wavered from it. She lived life on her terms. An artist whose vibrant colors danced on canvas, a bush pilot who fearlessly soared through Alaskan skies,...

Liam Lee Haight

Liam Lee Haight

Sep 23, 2025

Sweet baby boy Liam Lee Haight earned his wings on September 23, 2025 he was only 58 days old. He was born on July 27, 2025 to Bobby and Margie Haight in Round Rock, Texas.

Liam loved the beach and the water; he had the greatest smile and made his parents proud daily. Bobby and Margie loved nothing more in life...

Mary Ellen Nixon

Mary Ellen Nixon

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Nixon, 65, a resident of Rockport, Texas, went to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born January 03, 1960 in Rockport, Texas, to Louise and Mary DelaMure.

 Mary was the devoted wife of Charles Ray Nixon of 43 years and the loving mother of Michelle Rene Beaven-Benedict (Bobbi), Ruby Lee Beaven, Evan Caesar Beaven (Renee), Phyllis...

Stephen Alan Renner

Stephen Alan Renner

Sep 22, 2025

Stephen A. Renner wants all who knew him that he died of complications due to complication due to Lymphoma Cancer  while under hospice care, He was 87 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Renner (Mark Herrup); and dear friend, Patricia Impens. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to; Friends of Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa, Rockport, Tx...