Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

Blanche Lee Ford passed away on December 11, 2022. She was 91 years old. She was born on May 8, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas to Clara and Branch Smith.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Ford-Shields and Sheryl Shirley (Lloyd) both of Aransas Pass, Texas;...

Dec 11, 2022

Adelina Betancourt,82, a native citizen of the Rockport community passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at home, amongst the company of her children and family. She was born on May 2, 1940 to parents, Fidel and Maria Covarrubias, in Rockport, Texas.

Preceded in death by her husband, Manuel E. Betancourt; adopted parents, Fidel and Maria Covarrubias; mother,...

Dec 10, 2022

Lanette Jimenez,39, passed away on December 10, 2022. She was born on April 7, 1983 to parents, Linda and Lorenzo Medina in Aransas Pass.

She is preceded in death by her cousin, Chrystal Louise Salazar.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving wife, Sofia Jimenez; son, Michael Medina; daughter, Adriana (Curtis Crider) Medina; brothers, Lonny...

Dec 10, 2022

Stephen Whitney, 64, beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Father was called to his eternal resting place on December 10, 2022. He entered this world on March 11, 1958 in Corpus Christi, Texas, born to Roy and Virginia Whitney. He is survived by Anna Marie Whitney (wife), Stephen...

Dec 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that our youngest brother, Mark Dana Kullman, passed away on December 10, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Mark, age 62, was born on February 24, 1960 to Paul and Joyce Kullman of Aransas Pass. Mark was a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He liked people and enjoyed helping...

Dec 10, 2022

Ann Kinney McCraw went to the Lord she loved so dearly on December 10, 2022. She was born in Sinton, Texas to now deceased family members, Fearil Troutman Kinney and Samuel Kinney.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Elizabeth (Betty) Buenning (Steven, deceased), Carol Ann Benningfield, two adoring grandchildren Amy Sturm (Kevin) and Mark Buenning, and beloved greatgrandchildren, Margaret Ann and...

Dec 9, 2022

Jeremías Asahel Castrejon, our beloved baby boy was called by our Lord Jesus Christ into his Kingdom in Heaven on December 9, 2022. He entered this world on December 5, 2022 in Corpus Christi, TX, born to Jacqueline L. Muniz (Mother), Jorge O. Castrejon (Father). He is survived by (Sister) Deyanira A. Castrejón ,(Brother) Lean A. Castrejón

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Dec 8, 2022

Santiago Valdez, passed away peacefully on, December 8, 2022. He was born on November 25, 1942. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm , with a rosary starting at 7pm at the rockport chapel. A service will be held on December 20, 2022 at 10 am also at the rockport...

Dec 7, 2022

Ruth Ryles, 90, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2022. Ruth was born on October 7, 1932, to parents Russell and Faye Wells in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.  She was married to Richard Eugene Duncan Sr. (father of her three beautiful children) and to Donald Lee Ryles. She was a member of New Testament Church in Ingleside...

Dec 6, 2022

Shortly after one a.m. on December 6th, God in His infinite mercy looked down on Shelley and said "You have suffered enough, My child." He took her home to be with Him for eternity in Heaven. Her family was at her side when she went to Glory. Shelley was born, November 5th of 1952 in Sinton, Texas to Clarence...

Dec 5, 2022

James F. Spencer passed away December 5, 2022, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on September 29, 1935, in Logan, West Virginia to Ermine and Maxine Spencer. He graduated from Aransas Pass High School in 1953. Following graduation, Jim joined the United State Army and proudly served his country for 21 years. During...

Dec 3, 2022

Robert Eugene “Bob” Albin, age 91, went to his heavenly home Saturday, December 3rd, surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born in Orion, Michigan on December 25, 1930 to Gene and Helen Albin. At the age of one, the family loaded up their model T and headed to Raymondville, Texas to begin a new career. The...

Dec 1, 2022

Fidencio P. Rendon entered heavens gates on December 1, 2022, he was 85 years old. Fidencio was born on January 24, 1937, to Felipe and Eduvina Perez Rendon in Raymondville, Texas. He was retired from Sherwin Aluminum where he worked for 30 years as a maintenance mechanic. He loved going hunting, fishing, watching football, wrestling and spending time with his...

Nov 30, 2022

Nannie Jeanette Hatchett (Israel) passed on November 30, 2022- age 92, and lived in Rockport, TX at her residence since 1982; before that lived in the Weatherford, TX, and during childhood, grew up in Cleburne/Grandbury TX. She is survived by: Son Hardy Hatchett, Danny Ray Hatchett, Ace Adam Hatchett, all from Rockport TX; Daughter, Jeanetta Yow and husband Ronnie from...

Nov 27, 2022

Homer P. Ortiz, Sr. of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on November 27, 2022 at the age of 74. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 20, 1948.

Homer had a career in the Shrimping industry, but he really was a Jack-Of-All-Trades. He could always find humor in all situations, and he loved...

Nov 24, 2022

Mary McLester Parr, 68, of Rockport, passed away on November 24,2022. She was born July 21,1954 in Odem, Texas to Charles McLester and Mildred Strom.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William David Parr; parents; two grandchildren, Megan Haskin and Dustin Parr.

Left to cherish her memory is her sons, David Allen Parr...

Nov 23, 2022

Joseph Frederick Bruck was born on July 4, 1955, in  San Diego, California to Thomas Frederic Bruck and Mary Jo Gorman Bruck Davis.  He passed away on  November 22, 2022

He is survived by his wife/life partner, Julieanna Wade

By trade, Joe was a Master Plumber/Pipe Fitter. He worked for Motorola and Freescale for over 20 years.

Nov 19, 2022

Lawrence Key Merchant Jr. (Key) passed away on November 19, 2022 at his home in Rockport, Texas. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on November 26, 1942 and lived all over south Texas while growing up. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Wildlife Biology. While attending there, he was granted the opportunity to work for the South...

Nov 18, 2022

Howell (Hal) Edwin McCaskill, 96 passed away on November 18, 2022. He was born January 18, 1926 in Robstown, Texas to Edwin and Juanita McCaskill.

Throughout his career Hal was a homebuilder, businessman and master woodworker who could handcraft anything from furniture to musical instruments. His greatest passion was painting.  He was a well-respected self-taught...

Nov 17, 2022

Aransas Pass, Texas

Pilar Santos Olivarez,76, went to be with the Lord on November 17,2022. Pilar was born on November 30, 1945, to parents, Ladislado and Aurora Santos in Sinton, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pedro Olivarez.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, sons, Tomas (Linda)...