Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Norma Frances Vance, a retired long-time resident of Ingleside on the Bay, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 76.   Norma was born in Mexia, Texas on May 30, 1944.

Norma enjoyed traveling with her husband prior to his passing in 2008.  They traveled and camped all over the...

Feb 19, 2021

Helen Sacchi Statesir passed away on February 19, 2021 in Portland, Texas at the age of 90. Helen was born May 30, 1930 in N.Y. City. She was raised in Freehold, N.J. where she graduated high school in 1948. She married her high school sweetheart, William A. “Bill” Statesir, Jr. on September 23, 1950 and was a super homemaker...

Feb 18, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Rockport resident Mary Ann Hedge passed away on February 18, 2021. Mary Ann would have been 88 on her birthday this Sunday, February 28.

Mrs. Hedge is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Raymond R. Hedge, and sisters Patsy Rynazewski and Sally Costello.

Mary Ann is survived by her five...

Feb 17, 2021

Kathryn Ruth Nielsen, 68, passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2021 while traveling with her husband in Rockport, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She was a giving and kind-hearted person, always putting others before herself. She enjoyed camping, especially in the Minocqua area, spending time with family, especially her two granddaughters, and playing...

Feb 17, 2021

Donald Lee Rice, 70 years old, passed away in Rockport Fulton, TX on February 17, 2021 from a heart attack. He was born October 23, 1950 to Douglas and Winnie Rice in San Antonio, TX. He was an Air Force Veteran and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service on Perrin Beitel Rd. in San Antonio. He Retired in...

Feb 17, 2021

Willie Rinche passed away in his sleep surrounded by family at his home in Rockport, TX on February 17, 2021. Willie's Rockport roots ran deep! He was born February 16, 1953 at Dr. Wood's office in downtown Rockport to Jose Rinche and Mamie.

Benavides Rinche and raised with nine siblings. As a youth, he worked from 4 am...

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas Leonard Meglen Jr., 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, at his home in Portland, Texas after a seven-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Thomas was born on May 20, 1961, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas L. Meglen Sr. and Gwen Meglen. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Suzanne Meglen; their children Shaun Meglen, Lindsay...

Feb 16, 2021

Gregory, TX-

Noemi Leiva passed away on February 16, 2021 at home from Stomach Cancer. She was born on October 17, 1967 in Gregory, TX to Lydia Leiva Sotello.

Preceded in death by grandmother, Manuela Leiva; brother-in-law, Robert Arredondo.

She is survived by her children, Johnny Leiva and Ashley Leiva; brothers, Noe Leiva...

Feb 14, 2021

Frank Lynch passed away in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2021 on the 65th anniversary of marriage to his beloved Mary John.

At the request of the family, no public services will be held.

Francis Lawrence “Frank” Lynch was born in Brooklyn, NY to Francis Dominic and May Lynch on February...

Feb 13, 2021

JoAnn Cheney “Mimi” Howard, 88, of Ingleside, TX died peacefully at home as was her greatest wish, on February 13, 2021, after a battle with COPD and cancer.

JoAnn was born in Raymondville, TX, February 3, 1933 to Herschel and Eva Cheney. She was married January 30, 1954 to W.R. “JIM” Howard while working in Ohio.

Feb 10, 2021

Our beloved mother, Emma A. Adame, longtime resident of Rockport TX went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 81. She was a loving mother, friend, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Jesus Z. Adame, Sr.; son,...

Feb 9, 2021

Edward Raymond Hoffman, age (91), passed away 09, February, 2021 at home. Ed was born in Richmond Hills, Queens, NY on November 19, 1929.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Hoffman, and his mother, Adelaide Hoffman.

Ed graduated from St. John’s Prep in Brooklyn, NY in 1948.  He went to work for Standard Vacuum Oil Company...

Feb 8, 2021

Manuela Castro Tijerina, 88 of Aransas Pass, TX passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home. Manuela was born on June 18, 1932 to parents Augustine and Christina Castro in Charco Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass and spent many years working in the Deli Dept. at HEB until she retired. She was very...

Feb 8, 2021

Jeanne Goss Petty Presnall, 86 of Lakehills, Texas passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 in Portland, Texas.

Jeanne was born on August 5, 1934 to Louis Goss and Beatrice Goss Butler Ulbrich in Nixon, Texas. Her formative years were spent there and several towns in central Texas. She graduated from Del Rio High School where she...

Feb 7, 2021

Taft, Texas

Judith Ann Culver was born on December 30, 1940 in Del Rio, Texas she gained her Angels wings on February 7, 2021 at the age of 80.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Laura Lee Park; husband, Roy Culver Jr.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Craig) Spiegelhoff...

Feb 6, 2021

Alfredo “Freddy” Esquivel, 64, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 6, 2021. He entered this world on July 4, 1956 in Aransas Pass, TX, born to Theodore and Estella Esquivel.

He is preceded in death by his father; Theodore Esquivel, Mother, Estella Longoria; sister, Mary Lou Torres.

He is survived by his...

Feb 5, 2021

Durante, Donald L. Jr, 64, a resident of Rockport, TX, went home to his Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. Survived by his loving Wife, Linda,  of 39 years, daughter and son in law, Andrea and Dohe and their 4 children, LaVinniea, Loctavio, Maddison and Journey, of San Antonio, as well as step children and grandchildren in various parts...

Feb 3, 2021

Jacob “Jake” Miguel Soliz, 21, left unexpectedly at 12:51 p.m. on Wednesday February 3, 2021. Jacob was a true person of strength and heart. He loved the gym and he loved riding. He dreamt of opening his own gym in the future and was always ready to train. Jacob had a smile like no other he was passionate with...

Feb 3, 2021

David Burton Taylor was born on August 12, 1944, in Columbus, Mississippi. He passed away on Feb. 3, 2021. David attended elementary school in Pierce, Texas, and secondary school in Wharton, TX. David was a proud graduate of Texas A & M University class of 1967. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Industrial Distribution. Upon graduation, David was...

Feb 2, 2021

Taft, Texas

Roy A. DeLeon, 60, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021. Roy was born on April 18, 1960, in Sinton, Texas to parents Raul Deleon and Consuelo Soliz.

Roy is preceded in death by his father, Raul DeLeon.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Consuelo Soliz;...