Obituaries

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;...

Feb 1, 2021

Debbie Joyce Newberry, 58 passed away February 1, 2021. She was born August 24, 1962 in Bonham, Texas to James Albert Decker, Sr., and Joyce Chandler Decker. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, cousin and friend who will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She loved her grandchildren and was...

Jan 31, 2021

Shannon Darlene Lafreniere, 50 yrs, was granted her angel wings on January 31, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of her Rockport home. Shannon is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Kyle Lafreniere, her sons Kyle Lafreniere, Jr. (J.J.), Raymond Lafreniere (Laura), her mother Linda Bowman, her sister Jamie Puckett (Brent),...

Jan 30, 2021

Maria “Connie” Dean passed away on January 30, 2021, she was 65 years old. She was born March 1, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Domingo and Petra Perez.

Connie enjoyed cooking, baking, fishing, and sewing. Connie graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School class of 1974.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister,...

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...