Obituaries

Jan 2, 2022

Juan “John” Antonio Mendez Sr, 76, went to be with the LORD on January 2, 2022 in Victoria, Texas. He was born on June 1, 1945, in Taft, Texas to Antonio and Maria Mendez. John resided in Bloomington, Texas for over 55 years.

John attended Rockport-Fulton High School and excelled in sports, particularly baseball.

He...

Jan 2, 2022

Robert Charles Dominguez, 55 passed away January 2, 2022. He was born February 19, 1966 in Rockport, Texas to Jose L. Dominguez and Maria Oralia Dominguez.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Guillermo and Natalia Dominguez, Dominga Covarrubias and Estevan Garcia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jesse M. and Janice M. Scott.

He leaves...

Jan 1, 2022

On March 18, Daniel Earl Merchant II, age 61, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved most, swimming in the outdoor community pool on a sunny day in Port Aransas, TX.

Born in 1960 to Lucille (Anctil) & Daniel (Earl) Merchant I, Daniel was known and loved in his hometown Rouses Point, NY for his piercing blue...

Jan 1, 2022

Patricia Louise "Glorious Victorious" Smaridge 82, of Port Aransas, TX passed away peacefully January 1, 2022 at her daughters home. Born May 29, 1939 in Houston to Clarence and Dorothy Inez Clements, she was a 1957 graduate of Milby High School. After graduating, she went on to do many great things in her life, but she would tell you that...

Dec 31, 2021

Frank Simpson passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, December 31, 2021 in Rockport, where he called home for the last 40+ years, after a five-year bout with cancer.

Frank was born in Vancouver, Canada on August 24, 1952. He became a naturalized US citizen on November 30, 1962.

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Dec 28, 2021

SHIRLEY ANN HARROD

Shirley Harrod, a loving mother, wife, grandmother, friend, and devoted child of God, became a permanent centerpiece of daily sunsets, when she passed away at her home in Lamar on December 28, 2021.

Shirley was born October 26, 1945 in Yoakum, Texas, to Victor and Lorene Orsak. Her early childhood was spent...

Dec 28, 2021

Eluterio “Crockett” Moreno passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 28, 2021.

Crockett worked for the City Of Port Aransas for 32 years and 8 years with Spohn Memorial  where he made long time friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and granddaughter Mia. Crockett loved the outdoors as well as playing softball. Later...

Dec 27, 2021

Jane Rita Glanzer

Hidden beneath an abundance of personal strength, confidence, and perseverance was the pure and precious heart that Jane Rita Glanzer carried all her life. It was a heart that loved fiercely, for it was fiercely tried and tested through the years. Genuine, compassionate, and indestructible like the most valuable of all precious metals on...

Dec 26, 2021

On Sunday, December 26th, 2021, Douglas Mullins, loving husband and father of five children passed away at the age 85.

Douglas was born on April 1, 1936 in Beefhide, Kentucky to Arthur and Ella Mullins.

He met and married Pauline York Mullins on June 20, 1953. Douglas learned his trade as a machinist in his...

Dec 26, 2021

Deborah Sue (Susie) Moss passed away December 26th 2021. Susie was born October 26, 1953 to Robert Lowell and Dolly Jones in Fort Worth Texas. Susie married the love of her life Arthur Moss of Aransas Pass, Texas. She left school early to raise her young family. This didn’t deter her from continuing her education and achieving her goal...

Dec 23, 2021

Felicitas Cecilia Avila was born November 23, 1924 in Parras De La Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose and Maria Del Refugio Hernandez.

She passed away the evening of Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the age of 97.

Felicitas married Isaac Guillen Avila on March 4, 1949.

Cecilia had 9 children, 23 grandchildren, and...

Dec 22, 2021

With heavy hearts, the family of Beverly Ann Garis, announces her passing on Wednesday December 22, 2021 at the age of 70.

Beverly was born on May 7, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Henry Wilson Garis, Sr. and Elizabeth Ammon.

Beverly retired from Aransas County ISD in 2018, after working 13 years as school...

Dec 22, 2021

Delores Elaine Kendall gained her wings on December 22, 2021, with her loving family at her side. She was 86 years old. She was born February 28, 1935, in Tama, Iowa to Ed and Ilene Rutledge.

She married the love of her life William “Bill” Kendall on October 24, 1964. They made their home in Reasnor, IA,...

Dec 18, 2021

Jo Anne Crum passed away on December 18, 2021, in Portland, TX. Born on August 6, 1949, in Winnie, TX to Jerry and John Crum, she is preceded in death by her parents and brother John M. Crum, Jr. Jo Anne was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who is survived by her brother, James D. Crum;...

Dec 16, 2021

Glenda Ann Linney Grupe passed away on December 16, 2021 at the age of 62. She was born on December 31, 1958 in Rockport, Texas to Ira "Sam" and Lil Linney.

She is preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her children, Christine Chapman (Phillip), Fred Grupe (Desi), Elizabeth Gaydos (Tim); her...

Dec 16, 2021

In Loving Memory of David N. Garcia

David Navidad Garcia was born on December 25, 1943, in Rockport, Texas.

He was self-employed as a welder. He loved everyone, preaching, spending time with his family and informing us about the weather.

He was no doubt one of the greatest husbands, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, nephews,...

Dec 16, 2021

Robin Michelle Priede was born May 17, 1961 in West Covina, and passed away at her home in Rockport, Texas December 16, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 60.

Robin was loved by everyone who knew her and was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She had a...

Dec 14, 2021

Gina Ann De Leon, 49 passed away December 14, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born April 18, 1972 in San Benito, Texas. Her energy and spirit was infectious, and you always knew where you stood with her direct honesty that she offered freely. She loved music, dancing, going to the beach and spending time with...

Dec 11, 2021

Patricia Jean Baugh, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister was peacefully called to her eternal resting place on December 11, 2021. She was born October 22, 1927 in Tulsa, OK to Merril and Blanche Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents Merril and Blanche, first husband John Edward Smith, second husband Ruffner Perry Baugh, grandson Shawn...

Dec 9, 2021

Mary Lee Ward went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2021 at the age of 100. Mary was born in Vidor, Texas on September 19, 1921 to Cecilian Holt Thompson and Paris Thompson.

Mary was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Ingleside. She loved her God, her family, people, animals & nature.