Obituaries

Johnny Melton

Aug 25, 2021

Johnny Leon Melton was born December 13, 1950, to Dillard Leon (Johnnie) and Stella Cargill Melton in Snyder, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Melton, of Aransas Pass, Texas, his children Courtney and Chris Melton, their families, and numerous grandchildren. Johnny loved being a Dad, but nothing in the world made him happier than being with his...

Jose Salas Sr.

Aug 24, 2021

Jose Manuel Salas, 53 went to be with our Lord on August 24, 2021. He was born September 13, 1967, in Freeport Texas to Cipriano Salas Jr and Gloria Villanueva Martinez.

Jose was an outstanding Crane Operator for over 25 years. Whenever he had the opportunity, he proudly taught young operators the trade. He was a devoted...

Chester Barre

Aug 22, 2021

Chester Ralph Barre passed away on August 22, 2021, in Rockport, Texas.  He was born in Yoakum, Texas, on August 7, 1926, to Herman and Nellie Barre.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and educator and loved gardening, fishing and camping.  He was an active member of the Lions Club for over 65 years, holding every office...

Jose Gonzalez

Aug 21, 2021

Jose A. Gonzalez, the son of Manuel Gonzalez of Corpus Christi, Texas, died on August 21, 2021.  Pepe was born on January 21, 1954, to Manuel Gonzalez and Maria Arrendondo.

Jose is survived by his wife, Luisa Gonzalez; Children. Mark Gonzalez, Terry Gonzalez, Liza Gonzalez, Cindy Gonzalez, Frank Perez, Rachel Perez, Mildred Yzaguirre, and Gilbert Flores; 27 Grandchildren, his...

Harris Baker Ii

Aug 21, 2021

Harris McAshan Baker II was a 7th generation Texan, born in Houston Texas April 15th, 1991. He moved with his family to Austin as a child, before moving to Rockport TX.

Harris is survived by Mother Robbin Baker Kersey, Father Frank Matthews Baker, Sisters Caroline McAshan Baker, and Claire Matthews Baker, Fiancé Chandler Tomsu, Grandfather Franklin Dew White, Aunt Louise Baker Weil, Uncles...

Wayde Wendell

Aug 21, 2021

Wayde Warren William Wendell, age 63, devoted husband, adored father, and friend to many, passed away Saturday, the 21st of August 2021, in Houston, Texas. Wayde was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and grew up in his beloved hometown of Rockport, Texas. He attended the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and continued his education at the University of Texas...

Lois Amason

Aug 20, 2021

Lois Jean Amason, Age 86. Passed away peacefully Friday morning August 20, 2021, in Rockport, Tx.

She is preceded in death by her parents Boyd and Lois Oats Griffis;  her husband Weldon Amason; Sister-in-law Wanda Griffis.

She is survived by two sons, Wayland (Chris), and Sheldon (Valerie); Granddaughter Kendra Amason Schroeder (Jason) and, great-grandchildren Lily,...

Silvia Krueger

Aug 20, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Silvia Krueger, 63, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2021. Silvia was born in Rothenburg, Germany, to her mother, Angelika Mosholder on June 27, 1958.

She is preceded in death by her mother.

Silvia is survived by her loving husband, Danny Dugi; sons, Dustin Murray (Saunny Murray), and Lee Krueger (Jess Sayler-Teter);...

Katherina Nunez

Aug 20, 2021

Katherina Ann Nunez, age 57, passed away on August 20, 2021.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents Carolinn and Isreal Nunez.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Joe Garrett; son, Chris Nunez and her bonus children; numerous sisters and brothers.

Kathy was a very warm and giving woman, who never said no and...

Oralia Valdez

Aug 19, 2021

Oralia S. Valdez, 77 passed away August 19, 2021. She was born October 16, 1943 in Ingleside, Texas to Abraham Sanchez and Katherine Salinas Sanchez.

She is survived by her children, Michael Sanchez of Aransas Pass, Lisa Michelle Harrison (Thomas), of Rockport, John Valdez of Aransas Pass, Diana Valdez of Ingleside; brothers, Abraham Sancher, Tim Sanchez, Herbie...

Joann Jones

Aug 19, 2021

Joann (Wilson) Jones went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021, in Rockport, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born March 1, 1933, in India, Texas, an unincorporated area of Ellis County, to parents James E. “Chuck” Wilson and Vera Jewel (Arnold) Wilson. She was the oldest of three, and was raised in the cotton...

Michael Mathisen

Aug 19, 2021

Aransas Pass, Texas

Michael Eugene Mathisen died on August 19, 2021, at the age of 75. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 11, 1946, to parents, Russell and Blanche Mathisen.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Samuel; daughter, Shelda.

Michael is survived by a brother, Thomas, and his...

Peter Manning

Aug 19, 2021

Peter Manning was a loving, and caring father, brother and son. He passed away suddenly on August 19, 2021 at the age of 49. He is survived by his mom, Peggy Manning; his children, Sarah Boyles and Claudia Manning; his brothers Gilbert Manning and Barney Robertson; his sister Laurel Ellis; grandson Arthur Boyles (pictured with him); and many other...

Rudy Abrego

Aug 18, 2021

Aransas Pass, Texas

Rudy Abrego, age 71, was called to his eternal home in Heaven with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on August 18, 2021. He fought the Good Fight. Rudy was born on July 15, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Aransas Pass ISD in May 1969.

Rudy is preceded in...

Ronald Davis

Aug 17, 2021

Ronald Gene Davis,84, passed away August 17, 2021, after a year battle with cancer. Ron was born in De Leon, Texas, but was raised on the family farm in Stamford, Texas.

Ron graduated from Stamford High School in 1956. After attending McMurray College in Abilene, Ron moved to Odessa and worked for eleven years for General Tire and Rubber. In...

Bonita Hood

Aug 17, 2021

Bonita Mae Hood of Portland, TX passed away August 17, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband Paul Hood.

Lara Gonzales

Aug 17, 2021

Lara Eufemia Gonzales “NaNa”, 31, was born in Ingleside, TX on December 9, 1989, to parents, Guadalupe Aguilar and Jose Gonzales.

Lara is survived by her mother, Guadalupe Aguilar; Father, Jose Gonzales; Brothers, Joe Raymond Gonzales (Amanda), and Marcus Gonzales (Emily); Sisters, Melissa J. Gonzales (Edward), Isabel Gonzales and Claudia Gonzales; Seven nephews; Seven nieces; Many, many aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

She was preceded in death by her...

Randel Schoen

Aug 17, 2021

Randel Keith Schoen, 61 passed away on August 17, 2021. He was born October 27, 1959 in Austin, Texas to Preston Raymond Schoen and Thelma Ireland Schoen.

He is preceded in death by his father; brother, Mark Schoen; son in law, Jessie Castro.

Randel leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Randy Jase Schoen; daughters, Lynn...