Obituaries
Maria Elena Alvarez
Feb 6, 2026
Maria Elena Alvarez was a beloved mother and grandmother. At the age of 82, Maria passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 6, 1943 in Brownsville, Texas to Jorge Hernandez and Guadalupe Delgado.
Maria Elena and Elias Alvarez were married for 41 years until Elias passed away in 2016.
Maria Elena was...
Ronnie Gene Robertson
Feb 5, 2026
Ronald Gene Robertson, 82, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on February 05, 2026. He was born August 30, 1943, in Baytown, Texas, to Jack Clifton "Oakie" and Aline (Weaver) Robertson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-n-law, Erica (David) Robertson.
He is survived by his brother, Samuel (Anna)Robertson; his sons, David Robertson and Gene (Mona) Robertson; Grandchildren, Grace, Austin,...
Annie Lee Sessions
Feb 4, 2026
Annie Lee Sessions was born October 4, 1946 in Galveston, TX to Annie Mae Ferguson (Siverand) and Herbert Ferguson Sr.
Annie enjoyed conversing, crocheting, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
She was a proud mother of six children, Robert L Morgan Jr, Charles D Morgan, Isabel L Greenwood, Priscilla A Morgan, Bobby Allison Jr. and Alan Sessions, the adored grandmother...
Richard Gibbs
Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Richard Morris Gibbs was born in February of 1942, to Tera Lillace Towns Gibbs and Gordon Morris Gibbs in Tarrant, Alabama. He passed away peacefully at home in February of 2026, in Rockport, Texas, just two weeks shy of his 84th birthday.
Richard, known as “Morris” until college, graduated from Tarrant High School in 1960. During his high school years,...
Nell Reed
Feb 2, 2026
Nell Mundine Reed, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Rockport, Texas. She was born on August 11, 1941, to Sherman and Mattie Mundine in Corpus Christi, Texas. On January 14, 1961, at the age of 19, following a whirlwind courtship, she and Allen Ike Reed eloped. The interesting part of their elopement is that Nell returned...
William Ervin Blasingame
Jan 30, 2026
William “Bill” Ervin Blasingame, 62, passed Friday, January 30, 2026 in his Corpus Christi, Tx home. Bill was born February 13, 1963 in Renton, WA to Emma and Wally Blasingame. He spent much of his young, adventurous life in Alaska before the family settled in Ingleside, Tx. He often recounted his peculiar childhood with siblings and friends alike.
He had a...
Juan Samuel Martinez
Jan 29, 2026
Juan Samuel “Sammy” Martinez, age 70, a lifelong resident of Rockport, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Portland, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.
Sammy was born on July 22, 1955, in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Santiago and Maria Martinez. He spent his life working in the oilfield and as a truck driver and was known...
Lola Smith
Jan 29, 2026
Lola Jean Smith, age 89, passed into her eternal heavenly home on January 29, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas, by natural causes.
Lola was born in Rockport, Texas, on July 14, 1936, to Henry and Earline Ballou of Rockport. She graduated from Rockport High School in 1953 and later attended Del Mar and Texas A &I Universities. Lola married Travis Lee...
Gail Edith McElroy
Jan 27, 2026
Gail Edith McElroy passed away January 27, 2026. She was 72 years old.
Services will be private.
Mary Jean Mosby
Jan 25, 2026
Mary Jean Mosby, age 81, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Portland, Texas.
She was born in Leesburg, Florida to Lynwood and Martha Phillips on June 4, 1944.
Ms. Mary was a long-time cook and was known for her delicious pies and cakes, Ms. Mary enjoyed needle pointing as a hobby.
She was preceded by her husband Robert Merle Mosby and daughter...
Edward J. Owens
Jan 25, 2026
Edward Junior Owens, 89, of Aransas Pass, TX, departed this life, January 25, 2026. Ed was born August 9, 1936, in Devol, OK, to John Robert and Liddie Mae Owens. After growing up in Walters, OK, Ed served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Upon his return, he married Jo Ann Carver of Geronimo, OK in...
Betty Mundale
Jan 24, 2026
Betty Jean Mundale, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away from natural causes on January 24, 2026, in her home in Rockport, TX. Born on July 29, 1935, in Flint, MI, Betty was a vibrant soul who graced this world for 90 remarkable years. She was the cherished daughter of Virgil and Stella Hoss and grew up surrounded...
Ernestina Cochran
Jan 24, 2026
Ernestina Cochran, lovingly known as Ernie, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas, at 3:53 PM from complications related to Stage 4 lung cancer. Born on November 3, 1951, in Tulica, Mexico, she moved to the United States at the age of 12, initially settling in Chicago before relocating to Corpus Christi at 14.
Ernie’s mother, Ernestina Fernandez,...
Dorothy Karen Landry Wike (“Dottie”)
Jan 22, 2026
Dorothy Karen Landry Wike (“Dottie”), age 70, of Inez, Texas, passed away at her home on January 22, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Dottie was born in Port Arthur, Texas on January 30, 1955. She was a woman of creativity, determination, and strong character, known for her warm and friendly manner as well as her spirited personality.
Dottie earned two bachelor’s...
Delbert D. Kroupa
Jan 20, 2026
Rockport, Texas
Delbert D. Kroupa,81, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on October 9, 1944.
Delbert married Shirley on October 9, 1965, where they shared 60 years creating a life they loved. Throughout his life, he had a career as a carpenter, and when he wasn’t working enjoyed fishing, minor construction, and science.
Preceded...
Juanito Garcia Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanito Garcia Jr., age 52, of Rockport, Texas, who departed this life on January 19, 2026. Born on July 24, 1973, in Sinton, Texas, Juanito exemplified kindness and generosity throughout his life. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Leticia Garcia, on November 14, 2001, and together...
Shirley Benningfield
Jan 18, 2026
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Shirley Fay Benningfield on January 18, 2026, in Rockport, TX. Born on August 11, 1949, to Wilton and Nettie Hahn, Shirley lived a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Married to the love of her life, James Ray Benningfield, on January 26, 1968,...
Em Be Nguyen
Jan 18, 2026
Em Be Nguyen, age 69, of Rockport–Fulton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a period of illness, cradled in the loving hands of his daughter, Linh Odom. In his final moments, he was surrounded by love, comfort, and the presence of family—a reflection of the life he lived and the bonds he created.
Born on November 16,...
Linda Sue Jones
Jan 16, 2026
Linda Sue Jones was born in Burlington, Iowa, on December 30th 1963.
Linda Graduated from Del Mar College with her Associates in Science. She went into the nursing program and graduated as a Registered Nurse. She was on the Dean’s List and listed in the “ Who’s Who” in America. She focused her career in the Operating Room as a Registered...
David Patrick Yeary
Jan 16, 2026
Pat Yeary of Aransas Pass, Tx, passed away January 16, 2026, from natural causes in his home. He was born in Kingsville, Tx on October 17, 1961.
Pat was always a very humble person, and good hearted. He was generous and kind to anyone that he encountered and could usually bring a smile to your face and a laugh. Pat loved...
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