Obituaries

Ezekiel Ortiz

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...

Dan Pugh

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...

Lucius Weeks

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...

Marvin Allen

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,...

James Mcghee

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...

David Shedd

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...

Deryl Rowell

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...

Robert Worthy

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...

Loretta Gabby

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...

Robert Worthy

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...

Raymond Mcbride

Jan 14, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Raymond Elsworth McBride Jr., 87, passed away on January 14, 2021. He was born on June 2, 1933, to parents, Raymond and Vinnie McBride Sr.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by significant other, Sue McCarty of Rockport, TX.; son, Sandy McBride of Ocala, FL; daughters, Lee McBride of...

Esperanza Martinez

Jan 14, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Esperanza Martinez, 89 passed away January 14, 2021. She was born February 18, 1931 in Green Lake, Texas to Matias and Manuela Martinez Palacios.

She is survived by her husband, Lupe J. Martinez; sons, Albert Martinez, Armando Martinez (Toni), Sammy Martinez; brothers, Joe “Chuy” Arispe, Rudy Pena; sister, Lydia Mejorado; granddaughter, Analisa McMakin;...

Clemencia Gordon

Jan 12, 2021

Clemencia Gordon, 39 passed away January 12, 2021. She was born October 13, 1981 in Aransas Pass, Texas. She is survived by her children, Christopher Gordon and Clayton Gordon; brothers, Albert Quintana (Ingrid) and Pete Quintana. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Charles Harrod

Jan 12, 2021

Charles William Harrod, 78 passed away January 12, 2021. He was born December 18, 1942 in Athens, Tennessee to Charles and Gussie Newman Harrod.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Bradshaw, Juanita Gonzales, Shirley Hicks; brothers, James, Franklin and Tommy Harrod.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife,...

Norma Dunnahoe

Jan 11, 2021

Surrounded by her dearest loved ones. Norma J. Dunnahoe passed from her earthly to heavenly body on January 11, 2021.

Norma entered this world in Sparks, Oklahoma on December 6, 1934 and soon thereafter her family relocated to Texas. She grew up in the Corpus Christi area and discovered her enjoyment of music at an early age....

Maria Guardiola

Jan 10, 2021

Maria Trindad Guardiola, 65, of Aransas Pass died January 10, 2021 at her home in peace. She was born October 16, 1955 in Aransas Pass, Texas to San Juan Martinez Flores and Manuela Juanita Torres. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, brothers Robert Flowers and Juan Flores Jr. Maria was a truly kind, loving, and funny...

Sammy Williams

Jan 10, 2021

Sammy D. Williams

January 11, 1934 - January 10, 2021

Just when you thought you knew Sam Williams, you will soon find out that he truly was “The Most Interesting Man in The World!”  The following is a story about Sam Williams as a standard obituary certainly would...