Obituaries

Del McLain

Del McLain

Jan 16, 2024

Del Pratt McLain passed away at the age of 89 years old on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1934, attended Frost High School in Frost, Texas and later moved to Rockport to begin his career with Sun Oil Company. He worked at several locations for Sun Oil in the Rockport area. After working 33 years...

John Jacobs

John Jacobs

Jan 16, 2024

John Michael Jacobs, 69, of Rockport, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2024.  He was born October 22, 1954 at Corpus Christi  Naval Air Station and was a graduate of Rockport Fulton High School.  He attended Hope Church. John was preceded in death by his father, John B. Jacobs; grandson, John M. Jacobs, III “Luan”;...

Richard Beck

Richard Beck

Jan 15, 2024

Richard Earl Beck, 78, of Tyler, Texas went to his eternal resting place on Monday, January 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Juanita Beck, and infant baby sister, Shari. He is survived by his wife, Kaye Beck; daughter, Kelli Elizabeth Beck; son, Alex Edward Beck, grandson, Blake Alexander Wolff (Aspen); great granddaughter, Zaria Wolff;...

Darlene Brown

Darlene Brown

Jan 15, 2024

Darlene Brown passed away on January 15, 2024; she was 77 years old. She was born January 7, 1947, in Karnes City, Texas to Melvin Lee Barnes and Lela Newman Barnes. Darlene loved her Lord and Savior, her family, her friends, her dogs, and the color red. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She will be dearly...

Loren Keith Fielding

Loren Keith Fielding

Jan 15, 2024

 

Rockport, Texas 

Loren Keith Fielding, 35, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Rockport, Texas. Loren was born on January 3, 1989, to parents, Jimmie and Babette Fielding, in Corpus Christi, Texas.  

Loren is survived by his parents; brothers, Jimmie Fielding Jr (Monica) and Robert Fielding; nieces, MaKenzie Fielding and Charlee Fielding; nephew, Zeth Fielding and his beloved...

Ray Vargas

Ray Vargas

Jan 15, 2024

 

Ray Vargas, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 66 in his home in Aransas Pass, TX surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 12, 1958, in Corpus Christi, TX, Ray was known for his kindness, compassion, and warm spirit.

Ray is survived by his devoted wife,...

Larry Still Sr.

Larry Still Sr.

Jan 13, 2024

 

Larry Rolland Still Sr. went to be with our lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the age of 78 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Larry was born on January 22, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa to Irvin Ralph Still Sr. and mother Rose Alma Still. His wife, Sandra Lynn Still, father, mother, and sister Marcia Hawker preceded his death.

Surviving siblings...

Grace Green

Grace Green

Jan 13, 2024

Grace Allene Green of Rockport, Texas went home to be with Jesus on January 13, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to being a source of love and support for her family.  Grace was born on August 6,1945 in Houston,TX to Jim and Eva Marshall, joining her...

Lowell McKelvey

Lowell McKelvey

Jan 10, 2024

LTC L Patrick McKelvey, Retired.

Apr 7, 1941 - Jan 10, 2024



Graduated from Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio with a Swimming Scholarship to Ohio State. Met Dora Ladrach at Ohio State, his wife for 61 years - Graduated Florida State Univ. Entered Active Duty US Army as Air Defense Officer stationed in MD, transferred...

Leonard Geissel

Leonard Geissel

Jan 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Leonard Allen GeisselLeonard Allen Geissel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born on August 26, 1951, in Taft, CA, to proud parents Edward Geissel and Dolores James.Leonard led a fulfilling life, touching the hearts of all those who had the pleasure of knowing...

James Edward Simmons

James Edward Simmons

Jan 9, 2024

James Edward Simmons (Peanut/Chris) was born in Troy, AL on February 16, 1961, to Algie Lee Simmons, Sr., and Millie Jean Johnson.  He has now gone to a peaceful place.  He passed away on January 9, 2024, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Tx from Cardiac Arrest. 

James was known for being one of the fastest track stars at Rockport-Fulton High School in the late 70’s.

He...

Tommy Woodman

Tommy Woodman

Jan 9, 2024

Tommy Gene Woodman, 89, of Rockport passed away January 9, 2024. He was born August 24, 1934 in Chariton, Iowa. He graduated from Chariton High School and joined the Navy in 1952. He was stationed at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and assigned to Aransas County Airport as an air traffic controller. He guided navy training planes in and out...

Decker Womack

Decker Womack

Jan 7, 2024

Decker Smith Womack Jr

(06/20/1949 - 01/07/2024)

Decker Smith Womack Jr, 74, of Fulton, TX, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2024. Born on June 20, 1949, Decker was known for his love of dogs and his passion for fishing.

Waine Peterson

Waine Peterson

Jan 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Waine Peterson

 

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Waine Peterson, a beloved soul who departed from this earthly plane on the 7th of January, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of those who were fortunate enough to...

Gene Brown

Gene Brown

Jan 5, 2024

 

Gene Michael Brown, 77 of Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne Indiana to Robert Brown and Ellen Huff. In 1977 he married Donna D. Hensley and spent a wonderful life together. He was a member and reverend of the Church of the New Birth. He had a passion for photography,...

Genaro G. Avitia, Jr.

Genaro G. Avitia, Jr.

Jan 5, 2024

On January 5, 2024, Genaro  "Jerry" Avitia  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Genaro was born on February 5, 1940 in Ingleside, TX to parents Genaro and Hipolita Avitia.

 He is preceded in death by wife Trinidad P. Avitia and both his parents, 3 sisters Maria A. Villanueva, Felicitas A. Adame, Isabel A. Adame, and 1 brother Jose G....

Archie A. Matthews

Archie A. Matthews

Jan 4, 2024

After a long hard fight with COPD Archie went to see our Lord on January 4, 2024. The love of his life for 33 years Janet Pursley was by his side day and night. He lived in Fulton, Tx until Harvey forced a move to Ingleside. Prior to moving to Fulton Archie had a small engine repair shop in Irving...

Benny Franklin LaRue

Benny Franklin LaRue

Jan 3, 2024

 

Benny Franklin LaRue of Rockport, Texas passed away at his home on January 3rd, 2024. He was born November 26th, 1946 to the late Benjamin Franklin LaRue and Dorothy Pride LaRue.

Ben grew up in Dallas, Texas graduating from W.W. Samuel High School in 1964. He attended Stephen F. Austin College and East Texas State University. Ben also...

Eufemia Reyna Diaz

Eufemia Reyna Diaz

Jan 1, 2024

 

Eufemia Reyna Diaz passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 1, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born March 20, 1929 in Yorktown, Texas to Nestor and Fermenia Villalobos Reyna. She married her husband, Silverio Diaz on September 24, 1945 in Karnes County and in 1954 made Aransas Pass their home.

Eufemia was...

Don Lester Kelstrom

Don Lester Kelstrom

Jan 1, 2024

Don Lester Kelstrom, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Flasher, North Dakota, to the late Lester and Florence Kelstrom.

Don grew up in Flasher, where he attended Flasher High School before embarking on his life's adventures. In 1968, he married...