Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

Audrey Alice Justice passed away on January 30, 2021. She was 93 years old.  She was born April 29, 1927, in Bellevue, Ohio to Francis and Christine Slygh.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richmond Justice; sisters, Rosemary McDonald, and Helen Clevenger; brother, Phillip Slygh.

She is survived by many loving friends....

Jan 28, 2021

Beaumont, Texas

Opal Dean Freeze Hunter (nee Johnson), 85 passed away January 28, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born January 29, 1935 in Coleman, Texas to James Herron Johnson, Sr., and Barbara Allen Winters Johnson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Billy Ray Freeze (2000) and Jack Hunter (2016); sisters, Georgia Cordelia...

Jan 28, 2021

Ricardo “Gordo” Solis Sr. was called to the good Lord Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born in Mission, Texas to Fidel and Leonor Solis on November 1, 1947.

Gordo is proceeded in death by his mother, Leonor, father, Fidel, sister, Norma, and grandson Edward (Eddy) Hinojosa III.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 28, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Bennett, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of his creator on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Ken was born in his parent’s home in Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington on September 9, 1932. He was welcomed by his parents, Fred and Emily Bennett, and his four older siblings. In his early childhood, his dad...

Jan 26, 2021

On Tuesday, January 26th 2021, David Wayne West, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, passed from this earth to the heavens to be with many other friends and relatives at the age of 66.

David “Hot Rod” West was born on November 15, 1954 in Sinton, TX to Clois Melton West and Anna Lou Keck....

Jan 26, 2021

Corpus Christi, Texas

Robert William Saulter, 99 passed away January 26, 2021. He was born December 27, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to Abraham and Marie (Rauch) Saulter.

He grew up in Flatbrookville, NJ, graduated from Newton High School in June 1936 and attended Wayne University in Detroit for two years before enlisting in 1940 in...

Jan 25, 2021

Alex Antonio Flores left this earth unexpectedly on January 25, 2021, at the age of 28. He was born on November 16, 1992, in Corpus Christi TX.

Alex was an amazing role model to his 6 nieces and nephews, also an understanding friend to many. He had a heart of gold, always lending a helping hand, ears...

Jan 23, 2021

Rebekah Mae DeGrange

Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Rebekah “Becca” Mae DeGrange passed away along with her brother, Joseph DeGrange. She was brought into the world on May 26, 1983 in Aransas Pass, Texas, by Joseph and Gail DeGrange. She lived in the Coastal Bend area all of her life.

She studied at Del Mar College,...

Jan 23, 2021

Joseph Gustave DeGrange, Jr.

Joseph Gustave DeGrange, Jr., beloved father, son, and brother, a resident of Aransas Pass, TX, age 32, went home, with his sister Rebekah DeGrange, to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born September 25, 1988, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Joseph Gustave and Gail Ann DeGrange.

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Jan 23, 2021

Aida (Dede) Valenti, 74, passed away on January 23, 2021. Aida was born on August 21, 1946 in Sinton, Texas, to parents, Juvencio and Elida Fabela Deases. She is preceded in death by parents. Aida is survived by her husband, James Valenti; son, Jeffrey R. Smith; sister, Edna Soto; brothers, Lauro Ramirez and David Deases; numerous nieces and nephews....

Jan 22, 2021

Leon Skoruppa passed away peacefully, on January 22, 2021 at his home in Ingleside. He was born in Alice, Tx. on June 11, 1943 to Leopold and Ophelia (Wienken) Skoruppa, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended and graduated from Aransas County High School (Rockport/Fulton).

Leon is survived by his brother, Steve (Shirley) Skoruppa of...

Jan 21, 2021

Aransas Pass, Texas

Ezekiel Tomas Ortiz, 17, gained his wings on January 21, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully in his sleep. Zeke was born on January 9, 2004 in Corpus Christi, TX to Angela Fiebig and Joe Ortiz. A robust and passionate individual, he was...

Jan 20, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Dan W. Pugh, 80 passed away January 20, 2021. He was born December 2, 1940 in Harlingen, Texas to Harold Pugh and Nannie Wilson Pugh.

Dan grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. He is a graduate of Culver Military Academy, Princeton University, and The University of Texas. He served...

Jan 19, 2021

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Lucius. Lucius Avram Weeks passed away on January 19, 2021.  Lucius was 14 at the time of his passing. Lucius was born on June 26, 2006 in Beaumont, Texas to Alton Weeks and Crystal Sanchez of Aransas Pass, Texas. Current residents of Houston, Texas. Lucius is survived...

Jan 19, 2021

Ingleside, Texas

Marvin Joe Allen, 76, of Oakwood, Texas and resided in Ingleside, Texas. He was born on March 15, 1944 to Charlie and Helen Allen.

Preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charlie Allen, Robert Allen, and Willie James Allen; sister, Dorothy Breeding.

Marvin is survived by son, Marvin Allen; daughters,...

Jan 17, 2021

James A. McGhee aka Jay-Jai

Born March 28, 1938, in Tucson, AZ

Passed away January 17, 2021, in Rockport, Texas

In loving memory of an amazing Dad, Uncle, and Friend to all that knew him.

Preceded in death by his loving partner, Ty Carlson of 28...

Jan 15, 2021

David Henry Shedd, 58 of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away January 15, 2021. He was born May 27, 1962 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Clifford and Myrtle Jacoby Shedd.

He is preceded in death  by his parents and brother, Richard Lewis Shedd.

He is survived by his step mother, Ruthann Shedd; niece, Ashley Mungia; nephew, Patrick...

Jan 15, 2021

On Friday January 15th, 2021, Deryl Brown “DB” Rowell, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 87. DB was born January 13th, 1934 in Electra TX. to William “WD” and Veda Rowell. He graduated from Holliday High School in Holliday, TX. where he resided. On August 22nd, 1953 he married his high school sweetheart Patsy Ruth...

Jan 14, 2021

Robert Freeland Worthy, of Rockport, TX passed away on January 14, 2021 after fighting Acute Covid Pneumonia.  He is preceded in death by his parents H.B. and Ruth Worthy and his brothers Gerald and Larry Worthy.  Bob is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ginger; children Kathy Blackburn and her husband Carl, Amy Armistead and her husband Michael...

Jan 14, 2021

Surrounded by her family, on January 14, 2021 at 12:25 pm., my loving child bride and best friend went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in rural Oklahoma, near Purcell, on October 24, 1943 to Eddie and Virginia Adams. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Judith; and brother, Bill. She has suffered for...