Obituaries

Steven Taylor

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...