Obituaries
Steven Taylor
Aug 30, 2021
Steven Lee Taylor of Ingleside, Texas passed away at age 56 on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born into a strict military family at Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1965, Steve grew up moving every few years all across the United States and overseas in France and Japan. As a young man, Steve trained in the culinary arts and...
Florentino Esquivel Sr.
Aug 30, 2021
Florentino Esquivel Sr, was born on May 14, 1945 to Theodore Esquivel, and Estella Longoria in Aransas Pass, Texas. He was a devoted Son, Husband, and Father, as well as a loving brother, and uncle. He adored his ten grandchildren and they loved their grandpa.
He worked as a fireman in Aransas Pass back in the 70's,...
Kenneth Roberts
Aug 29, 2021
Kenneth Raymond Roberts
Ken was born on December 5, 1945, in Eagle Lake, Texas to D.H. and Agnus Roberts. He graduated from Rockport High School before joining the United States Marine Corp. He honorably served in Viet Nam as an Aircraft Electrician. He later graduated from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, where he met his wife Linda....
Debra Young
Aug 29, 2021
Debra Ann Young went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2021. Debra was born on September 14, 1959, to parents, Elvin Young and Lucille Benitez in Aransas Pass, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her father, Elvin Young; two brothers, Paul Alan Young (Tinsy), and Elvin Young Jr.; grandparent, Pablo Benitez.
Left to cherish her loving memory are her children, Robert Lopez, and...
Juan (Johnny) Avitia
Aug 28, 2021
Ingleside, Texas
Juan (Johnny) Avitia, 49, of Ingleside, Texas passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Corpus Christi Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1972, to Jose and Clemencia Avitia. Johnny was a man of God who lived his life helping others in any way that he could. Johnny’s favorite pastime was fishing with his family.
Johnny is...
Charles Richie
Aug 28, 2021
Charles Everett Richie, age 80, of Rockport, Texas, passed away August 28, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
He was married to Patricia Lynne Richie for over 60 years.
Surviving besides his wife are his children, Robin Stewart, married to David Stewart, Charlene Mohrle, and his son Charles E. Richie, Jr. married to Tiffany Richie; his...
Wilda Cole
Aug 28, 2021
Wilda D Cole, 86, of Portland, TX, passed away on August 28th, 2021. She was born in Joes, CO on the family farm on April 4th, 1935 where she was raised by her parents Alice Nowak Davis and Vida Leslie Davis. She was married to Milton B Cole Jr. on July 13th, 1968. Wilda graduated from Central Business College...
Wanda Perry
Aug 28, 2021
Wanda Diane Perry, 75 passed away August 28, 2021. She was born September 21, 1945, in Taylor, Mississippi.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Vincent and Bobby Guica (Johnson); brother, Robert Guica.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Robert Perry and four grandchildren
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Mark Esterling
Aug 27, 2021
Mark Richard Esterling passed away August 27, 2021 at the age of 53, after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Meriel Esterling and brother Robert.
Mark spent most of his childhood overseas, including living in Indonesia and London, England, while his father worked for an oil company. The...
Phaedra (Deedee) Taylor
Aug 27, 2021
Phaedra DeeAnn Hudson Taylor “DeeDee” Phaedra Taylor, 52, of Ingleside, Texas entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 27, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1969, in Aransas Pass, Texas. She graduated from Ingleside High School in 1987 and then went on to college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi where she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Phaedra married...
Cory Zepeda
Aug 25, 2021
Cory Jesus Galindo Zepeda (51) of Corpus Christi Tx, passed away into eternal life on Wednesday the 25 th of August at Christus Spohn South Hospital with his wife Jessica by his side. Cory was born in Aransas Pass, Tx on December 22, 1969. He was raised in Rockport Tx and lived there until he...
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...