Obituaries

Feb 22, 2022

Joseph Jon “JJ” Coronado passed away on February 22, 2022. He was 24 years old. He was born July 31, 1997, in San Antonio, Texas to Joe Coronado and Margaret Blanchard.

"JJ" was raised in the Pleasanton and Rockport area by his loving grandparents, John and Etta Coppinger. “JJ” enjoyed fishing, cold beer, fireball, and jamming out to...

Feb 22, 2022

Wynell Pauline North McLain passed away at the age of 85 years old on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was born on March 5, 1936, attended Blooming Grove High School in Blooming Grove, TX and later moved to Rockport to begin her journey of life with her husband, Del McLain of 67 Years.

Wynell worked for Key...

Feb 21, 2022

John Wayne Springer, 60, of Rockport, Texas passed away February 21, 2022. He was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1962 and graduated from Mount Vernon Bible College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology.

He married Teresa Anne Buchanan on June 2, 1984.

John was a bivocational pastor and worship leader for many years....

Feb 20, 2022

Charles Armbruster 71 of Aransas Pass passed away February 20, 2022. He was born in Freeport, NY on December 20, 1950.

Charles had a career in construction for Dan Winch Paud Head Start Program. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Charles had a passion for bowling and fishing as well as BBQing.

He...

Feb 19, 2022

Dickson Lee Bills,67, of Fulton, Texas passed away February 19, 2022. At Doctors Regional Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Levelland, Texas to Lucille and George Bills.

Dickson was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam war. His favorite things to do was play spades with his grandkids and pool...

Feb 19, 2022

Merle Moncrief, 97 of Taft, Texas went to be with the Lord on the morning of February 19, 2022 in her home. She was born on November 17, 1924, in Victoria, Texas to William and Ellen Gaugler.

Merle was best known for her love of her family, getting her hands dirty in the dirt to grow some of...

Feb 19, 2022

Elva Gloria Lee, 73 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Elva was born on September 28, 1948 to Gilbert and Crescencia Lee in Aransas Pass, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gilbert, Robert and Rene Lee; sisters, Linda Salinas and Irma Lee; niece Diana Esquivel and nephew, Joel...

Feb 18, 2022

Nathaniel Jasper Kelsey, 34 passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Nathaniel was born on October 3, 1987 to Jasper Edward Kelsey and Trang Kelsey in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Cassandra Kelsey; sons, Jayden Nathaniel Kelsey, Jose Rodriguez, Stewart Rodriguez; daughters, Alayna Marie Kelsey, Katarina; parents, Jasper Edward Kelsey and Trang Kelsey;...

Feb 16, 2022

Zachariah Santiago Montemayor, 24, of Rockport, Texas passed away on February 16, 2022, after a hard fought 2-year battle with cancer.

Zack was born on September 25, 1997, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Rhonda and Eddie Montemayor.

Zack was a kindhearted young man, who enjoyed gaming, a dog lover, movie critic and a warrior his entire...

Feb 15, 2022

Loretta “Jean” Schindler passed away on February 15, 2022 at the age of 84. Jean was born in Fulton, Texas, and married Charles Joseph Schindler on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1957. Working as a real estate broker, she made sure to have time to pursue her passion, travel. Although she was born and raised in Aransas County, she lived for several...

Feb 15, 2022

Truett Preston (“T.P.” or “Butch”) Slaughter, Jr., age 73, of Ingleside, TX, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born in Refugio, TX, and graduated from Refugio High School. He voluntarily enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp and served in active duty and reserves from 1967 to 1973 which included combat service during the Vietnam War. He was...

Feb 13, 2022

Lisa Lintz-Surratt passed on from this world on February 13t 2022.

She will be joining her sister Paula, her mother Mary, Father Edmond and innumerable pets that she loved. Pets that I'm sure we all agree that she preferred over human company. that she had cared for in her life time.

I believe there is...

Feb 12, 2022

Steven Arthur Davies AKA Captain Steve AKA Uncle Steve died suddenly Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home in our Condo in Port Aransas, Texas.  He was just 68 years old.   I was with him; I am Carrie or as he liked to call me ‘The Wife’ or ‘She who must be obeyed’ (like he EVER did!)

He...

Feb 11, 2022

Claudio Rodriguez Lara, 85, of Rockport, Texas passed away on February 11, 2022. He was born on March 14,1936 to Jose Lara and Otilia Rodriguez in Skidmore, Texas.

Claudio is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ella Ramirez and step-son Brian Flanigan.

Claudio is survived by his wife Mae Jane Lara of Rockport;...

Feb 9, 2022

Port Aransas, Texas

Local politician, fishing guide, volunteer prison chaplain and retired insurance executive, Charles Robert Bujan, passed peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Charles was born on August 9, 1944, as he said, “between Port Aransas and...

Feb 8, 2022

On February 8th of 2022 “Jo”, Jacquelyn O. Brock, got the heavenly call that it was time to move onto heaven. She was born in Houston, TX to John and Ruth Edwards on May 26th, 1939.

She was a photographer's model who did newspaper ads, commercials and pageants.

She was married for about 25 years...

Feb 7, 2022

In Loving Memory of our Sweet Nancy

It is with heavy hearts that we share our beloved Nympha (Nancy) Rios Arispe, age 74, of Fulton, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 7, 2022. Nancy was born on July 6, 1947 in Rockport, Texas and lived most of her life in Fulton....

Feb 6, 2022

Robert (Popo Loco) Lopez had a lifelong career as a Commercial Fisherman. It was known he was a Captain, not a deckhand. Popo had a love for shrimping, the Broncos, telling jokes & music by Elvis Presley & Johnny Cash. You could never convince him he lacked vocal talent, or he wasn’t the funniest man in the room. Popo...

Feb 6, 2022

William Norman Spears, III, age 79, of Rockport, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on February 6, 2022. He was born February 10, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Mildred and William Norman Spears Jr. of Aransas Pass. He was educated in Aransas Pass, a record – holding athlete for the longest punt return and inducted in the...

Feb 6, 2022

Rockport, Texas

Miguel Antonio Aguilar was called home February 6, 2022 in Rockport,Tx. Miguel was born January 17, 1986 to Raul and Eugenia Aguilar in Austin, Texas.

Miguel is preceded in death by his mother Eugenia Aguilar, step-father Louis Arebalo, and father Raul Aguilar. Miguel leaves behind his siblings Jacinto Raul Aguilar, Claudia Marie Aguilar...