Obituaries

May 2, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shannon M. Stewart, 61, of Rockport, Texas. Shannon was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 6, 1965 and grew up in the Dallas area before moving to Rockport where he lived and worked for the last 15 years.

Shannon owned and operated a property management company, Shannon truly loved his family and cherished...

May 1, 2026

Roberto M. Silvas, age 80, of Portland, Texas passed away on May 1, 2026. Mr. Silvas was born in Taft, Texas on June 7, 1945 to Domingo and Manuela Silvas.

He grew up in Gregory and Portland area where he attended Gregory Porland High School , he was a master carpenter for over 50 years consequently was a whiz at math,...

May 1, 2026

Michael was born in St. Petersburg Florida on September 21, 1950. He lived most of his adult life in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is a veteran that served in the Nuclear Submarine Service branch of the US Navy on the USS Aspro. After his military service he was married to Marvie Holt.

He attended C F Brewer High School in Fort...

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Apr 26, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ray Roger Rump, age 83, who left this world on April 26, 2026. Ray was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1942, and spent his formative years basking in the sun and warmth of Southern California. He married his beloved Doris Brooks in 1968 in Ontario, California, beginning a beautiful journey...

Apr 26, 2026

Linda Elaine Young, 74, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Texas. Linda was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 27, 1951, to Frank W. and Elaine J. Barker.

Linda was a life-long resident of Aransas Pass, where she attended Aransas Pass High School, since a young girl she always had a strong love for...

Apr 24, 2026

Raimundo ‘Yogi’ Espinoza, 70, of Rockport, TX, passed away quietly on April 24, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1956, in Mathis, Tx.

Yogi was a soul defined by quiet strength and a humorous spirit. He enjoyed the smaller things in life.

He was employed with Derricks Construction for many years. He could never seem to stay away from work. All...

Apr 23, 2026

Floyd Lee Boone passed away on April 23,2026. He was 88 years old.  The family is composing the obituary and we will post it shortly.

Apr 23, 2026

William “Bill” Smith was born on November 18, 1957, in Rockport, Texas, and passed away on April 23, 2026; a proud fourth-generation Rockport native, he carried a deep love for the town and people who shaped his life.

Growing up, Bill spent his childhood fishing with his grandfather, Captain Floyd Smith, working at Key Allegro Marina, and playing football. When he...

Apr 20, 2026

Mary Aldape Adame went to her eternal home on April 20, 2026. She was born in Aransas Pass, Texas, on June 14, 1937, to Domingo and Maria (Martinez) Aldape.

Mary graduated from Aransas Pass High School in 1956 and later married her lifelong partner, Joe Adame. Together, they raised three sons.

Mary lived most of her life with limited sight, yet she...

Apr 20, 2026

Telesforo “Junior” Torres, Jr., known to so many as “Tata,” passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 82.

Junior was born in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Telesforo Torres Sr. and Enriqueta Hernandez Torres, and he never left the place he called home. Aransas Pass wasn’t just where he lived—it was where he built a life full of love,...

Apr 18, 2026

Robert “Bob” Thomas Woodward was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and raised in Westford, Massachusetts. Robert passed away, leaving behind a life marked by curiosity, independence, and quiet humor. He graduated from Westford Academy in 1986 and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1986 to 1990. Following his military service, he built a career as a licensed insurance agent,...

Apr 18, 2026

Jose Miguel Vasquez, lovingly known as “Fat Joe,” passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 40.

Joe was born in Brownsville, Texas, to Mariana Hernandez Zaragoza and later grew up in Aransas Pass, where he built a life centered on love, family, and lasting memories. He was a man who found joy in life’s simplest moments,  backyard BBQs,...

Apr 18, 2026

Juanita Joyce (Kay) Bates,88, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born in Hollis, Oklahoma, on September 5, 1937, to parents Dola Mae and Sidney Elmer White.

Juanita grew up in Hollis, Oklahoma, and then lived in Amarillo, Texas, for several years before moving to Rockport. She graduated from Hollis High School in 1955 and went on to graduate from...

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Alexa Marie Clark Earl passed away at her home in Ingleside, Tx. On April 16, 2026.

Alexa was born February 14, 1986 in Corpus Christi, Tx to John Robert Clark and Vicki Sue Clark, she was raised and attended school in Aransas Pass and continued living in Ingleside for most of her life.

Those of you who were lucky enough to know...

Apr 14, 2026

Mary Lincoln Channell passed away 04/14/2026. She was 91 years old. The family is composing the obituary and we will post it shortly.

Apr 13, 2026

Timothy Dewayne Rivers passed away peacefully in his home in Canyon Lake, Texas on April 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving wife Rose, his aunt Bertha and his family by choice.

He’s preceded in death by his parents Angeline and Joe L Rivers, and his sisters, Diana Darrell, Mona Mitchell, and Twynette Toree Rivers. Also his sister in law by choice...

Apr 12, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lloyd Benton Shirley, 82, of Aransas Pass, Texas. Born in Rockport, Texas to Wesley Y. and Lois Evelyn Shirley on February 21, 1944, Lloyd grew up and lived most of his life in Aransas Pass, Texas.

Lloyd graduated from Aransas Pass High School class of ’62, attended Trinity University on a Football Scholarship...