Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2022

Jerry Lynn Tyson Sr. known to many as JL or "Pops", of Aransas Pass passed away February 05, 2022, he was 84. surrounded by family. JL was born in Hamilton, Texas on July 09, 1937 to the late Albert H. and Jo Bernice Tyson.

After high school he proudly served in the US Navy where he was also a...

Feb 4, 2022

Robert Eugene Spriggs, 64, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on February 4, 2022.

He was born in Bremerton, Washington on January 1, 1958.

He was a shrimp boat captain for over 20 years and worked on tugboats. He also loved to read.

He is preceded in death by mother, Mary McCoy and...

Feb 3, 2022

Francisca Jimenez, 80, passed away February 3, 2022. She was born December 17, 1941 in Gregory, Texas to Jesus and Guadalupe Rodriguez Cantu. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a wonderful, strong, caring, and loving person, who in turn was loved by many. She was known for her giving nature, adored by her family and...

Feb 2, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Scott,75, of Corpus Christi,  Texas passed away on Feb 2,2022. Kenneth was born on September 14,1946 in Normange Tx to Charles D. Scott and Virgia B. Tye. Kenneth was a Graduate of Carrol High School. He also served in the Airforce and was stationed in the Philippines. Ken was a plumber by trade and in his teens he...

Feb 2, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Denise McLain Huff. Paula's family was unprepared for this unexpected loss. Paula was just 66 years old, she passed in the early morning of February 2, 2022 in her sleep. She was born on July 12, 1955, attended Rockport Fulton High School where she was given the...

Feb 1, 2022

Adan Salcido Flores, 77, passed away on February 1, 2022. He was born May 4, 1944 in Gregory, Texas to Federico M. Flores and Benita Salcido.

He was married to Oralia Rodriguez for 59 years.

Adan worked as a mechanic for many years, until retiring in 2004. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish...

Jan 31, 2022

Bobby Lawrence Close Sr, 81, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2022. He was born on February 02, 1940 in Austwell, Texas to Longley Robert Close and Mary Margaret Close (Mayse).

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and son Bobby L. Jr.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of...

Jan 31, 2022

Victoria Zapata Acosta,83, of Taft, Texas passed away on January 31, 2022.

Victoria was born on January 12, 1939, to Simon and Guadalupe (Ramirez) Zapata in Kosciusko, Texas. Victoria was lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. She was a homemaker and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be missed dearly by all who...

Jan 29, 2022

Ralph Owen Morris, 87 passed away January 29, 2022. He was born May 13, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia to Roy Collins Morris and Ruth Daniel Morris. He proudly served in the Unites States Coast Guard for 21 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernice Elizabeth Morris; daughter, Darlene Ann Ventiquattro.

He...

Jan 27, 2022

Sylvia Rodriguez, 73, of Rockport, Texas passed away on January 27, 2022. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Taft, Texas to Candido Trevino Sr. and Jesusa Weser Trevino.

Sylvia is preceded in death by her son Jesus Jr.; her parents; three brothers, Candido Trevino Jr., Pablo Trevino, Alfredo Trevino; a sister, Guadalupe Green.

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