Obituaries

May 7, 2023

ROBERT (BOB) E. SMITH passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at his home in Goliad, Texas at the age of 91. To say that he was loved would be an understatement.

Bob was born on December 22, 1931 in Willacy County (Lyford), Texas to Fain and Estella (Young) Smith. He was the second child...

May 7, 2023

Sandra Starr Denton (Tyler)

Sandra Starr Denton, a resident of Taft, TX, passed away on May 7, 2023, at the age of 75 after a long illness. She was born on September 25, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Sandra was preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather, Martha and Archie Blanscet, as well as her mother, Bettye Blanscet.

Sandra...

May 7, 2023

Rockport, Texas

Roy Glen Taylor passed away on May 7, 2023. He was 69 years old. He was born June 4, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas to Weldon and Sylvia Taylor.

Roy worked as a Master Plumber, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed family get-togethers.

He is preceded in death by...

May 4, 2023

We Celebrate the life of Etelvina Estrella Huerta, affectionately known as Tina Huerta, who passed away on May 4th, 2023. She was born on March 28th, 1942 in Mexico. She lived most of her life in Rockport, TX. and retired from ACISD. Tina was 81 years old when she passed away.

Tina had a passion for gardening...

May 4, 2023

Russel Joseph Galjour (Buddy), 82, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born to Oscar and Hilda Galjour in Morgan City, Louisiana, on April 24, 1941. Buddy was surrounded by his loving family and lifelong friends during his last days as we said our goodbyes.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Hilda...

May 4, 2023

David Lee Boyer, 70, of Rockport, Texas passed away suddenly on May 4, 2023. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 6, 1952. David graduated from Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas.

He was married to Judieth Anthes Boyer on September 8, 1976. David worked as a Warehouse Manager, Real Estate Agent and...

May 3, 2023

Aransas Pass, Texas

Jason John Torres went home with Jesus Christ his Savior on May 3, 2023. Jason was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on September 9, 1984, to Arnulfo “Ernie” and Olivia Torres, where he was raised in a Christian home.

Jason is preceded to heaven by his mother, Olivia Montez Torres.

Survived...

May 3, 2023

Suzanne Thomas Cotton

December 19, 1954 – May 3, 2023

We Celebrate the life of Suzanne Thomas Cotton who passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on May 3, 2023. She was born December 19, 1954, the youngest of five, to Kenneth and Mary Ann Thomas in McAllen Texas. When she was twelve, they moved from McAllen, Texas...

May 2, 2023

Michael Augustus Hill, 81, of Rockport, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

He was born in Hobart, Oklahoma on May 5, 1941. He married Judy Hill in 1967 and spent 25 years in the Army. After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, he became a math teacher in Rockport, Texas, and...

May 2, 2023

Max Moore Slaughter

November 1, 1937 – May 2, 2023

Max Slaughter left this world to join the Lord and Frankie in the early morning hours of May 2nd, 2023.

Max was born on November 1, 1937 in Laredo, Texas to Steven Alva Slaughter and Nettie May Moore.

On February 22nd,...

May 2, 2023

Rockport, Texas

We just lost a special loving and caring man. Gary Lee Billy (August 30, 1955 - May 2, 2023) was born and raised in Austin, TX and attended Crockett High School. He joined the Navy and proudly served his country for 8 years and was a Vietnam Veteran.  One of his passions was helping all service...

Apr 30, 2023

Michael McDonald of Converse, Texas, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2023, at the age of 64. Mike was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, attended John Marshall High School and lived in Bexar County all of his life. His entire career was spent working in avionics with his most recent position at SA Aerospace as an avionics supervisor....

Apr 30, 2023

In loving memory of our mother, Patricia (Pat) Ann DeJean, who passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 in Rockport, Texas surrounded by her family.

Pat was the devoted wife of Prescott Louis DeJean Jr. and loving mother of Andre Pierre DeJean Sr., Prescott Louis DeJean III, Kim Douglas DeJean, and Jon Drew DeJean. She will be...

Apr 30, 2023

Ruth Ann Crawford passed away on April 30, 2023. She was known to everyone as Sister Crawford.

She had such a beautiful laugh and was always laughing. She had such a giving spirit and will forever remain in the hearts of her family and Friends. Ruth Ann Davis was born January 3, 1932, to Andrew Pickin Davis...

Apr 29, 2023

James Patrick Murphy, 67 years old, of Rockport, Texas went to be with Our Lord and Savior in Glory on Saturday April 29, 2023. That morning he drank his coffee with his wife Dina in his home, hugged and kissed her, and endured a sudden heart attack before starting his day. Pat Murphy was born in El Paso, Texas...

Apr 29, 2023

Portland, Texas

Doris Annette Bennett

Doris was born on June 1, 1945, to James and Ada Lykins in Houston, Texas. She met William Ray Bennett in Kileen, Texas while he was in the Army. They later got married on January 16, 1965.

Doris, passed away on April 29, 2023, at the age of...

Apr 28, 2023

Inez, Texas

Vaunda S. Frederick passed away April 28, 2023. She was 89 years old. She was born October 6, 1933 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Lloyd Lyle and Vaughn Lydia Smith.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing, talking, and visiting, playing with her dogs and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved...

Apr 27, 2023

Portland, Texas

Reynaldo S. Flores, age 63, passed away April 27,2023. He was born April 1,1960 to Juanita Sandoval and Juan Flores Sr. He was born in Sinton Texas but raised in Aransas Pass Texas. He was a longtime shrimper there in Aransas. He was a loving and caring brother, Father, grandfather great-grandfather, uncle, nephew cousin and...

Apr 27, 2023

Aransas Pass, Texas

Jerald Patrick Forrest passed away April 27, 2023. He was 61 years old. He was born July 27, 1961 in Texarkana, Ark. To Jack and Patricia Forrest.

Jerald worked for many years as a heavy equipment manager for Gulf Marine and Bechtel Equipment Operations. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, barbequing...

Apr 26, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Leroy Crane passed away on April 26, 2023. He was 56 years old. He was born in Farmington, New Mexico to Francis and Mary Crane.

Bobby was an onsite manager at Callon Petroleum for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting at the range, he was a gun enthusiast and loved family cookouts.