Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

Joe Robert McGinnis, 82 passed away September 14, 2020. He was born February 8, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri to Robert C. McGinnis and Etta E. Jones McGinnis. He proudly served in the US Navy.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Gloria McGinnis and his parents.

He is survived by his...

Sep 14, 2020

Lupe T. Silva, 96 of Gregory, Texas passed away on September 14, 2020. She was born August 22, 1924 in Royse City, Texas to Faustino and Celedonia Cervantes Torres. "Pita" was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, she loved to sew, crochet and play guitar.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Desiderio...

Sep 14, 2020

Lois A. Woolever, 62, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area. Lois was survived by her boyfriend Kenny Bumgardner; daughter Sonya (Mike) Morgan; stepdaughter Rebecca (Matt) Shepherd; granddaughter Aislin; father Kenneth Woolever; sisters Marci (Hank) Kopplemaa,  Nita (Greg) Kromer; and brother Owen (Jeanne) Woolever.  She was proceeded in death by her mother...

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Gonzales Guerrero passed away September 12, 2020. She was 88 years old. She was born September 9, 1932 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Manuela and Benito Gonzales.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fidel Guerrero; sons, Ruben Estrada, and Jose Luis Guerrero.

She is survived by her 6 daughters; grand-children and great-...

Sep 12, 2020

Randall E. Kemper, 61 of Rockport, TX passed away on Saturday, September 12th in his home. He was born on May 11, 1959 to parents Sarah (Barrow) and Grant Lewis in Houston, TX. He moved to Rockport in (2004) from Austin. Randy was a Real Estate Developer.

Randy was skilled at handyman work, earning the title “Handy...

Sep 12, 2020

Portland, Texas

Our beautiful Allyson Jess Berry, daughter of Jesse and Odilia Berry, has gone to be with our Lord in Heaven on Saturday September 12, 2020. Allyson was 26 years old. To have met Ally was to meet a lifelong friend. She was kind, bold, loyal and her faith was strong. She was a mother, daughter, sister, cousin...

Sep 11, 2020

Bill Moore, age 79 of Portland went to be with our Savior Friday September 11, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, brother and Papa. He was dedicated to his family and friends, making strong life long friendships. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being with his family.

Bill was an easy going man, mild mannered, always...

Sep 10, 2020

Rockport, Texas

Janet Washington Smith, age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020.  She was born July 13, 1936 to Charles and Lora Washington in Linden, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ray Washington.

Janet is survived by Gary, her loving and devoted husband for 66 years; her...

Sep 9, 2020

Jose Genaro “Joe” Garcia, Jr., 60 was called to his eternal resting place

after losing his battle fighting an aggressive cancer on September 9, 2020. He was born June 13, 1960 in Rockport, Texas, to Jose Genaro Garcia, Sr. and Raquel Hernandez Garcia. Joe was a humble loving person that devoted much of his time and energy...

Sep 9, 2020

Dolores Hackleman passed away September 9, 2020 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Oakland, Ca to Vica and Roy Nobilo She is preceded in death by her parents and sister. Dolores is survived by her caring husband Dr. George Hackleman and her children Dr. Elizabeth Hackleman (Dr. Dana Mercer), Dr. Brian Hackleman (Mindy), nephew Jason Whiting (Gina) and three grandchildren Abigail, Madalynn and...

Sep 8, 2020

Carolina Gaytan, 95 passed away September 8, 2020. She was born October 7, 1924 in Los Angeles, California to Jesus Rivera Villarreal and Maria Hernandez Villarreal.

She is survived by her children, Jack Labanca, Richard Labanca, Norma Figueroa, David Gaytan, Carlos Gaytan, Jeanie Labanca, Linda DeJesus, Josephine Ratzloff and Gloria Gaytan; sister, Gracie Soltero; several grandchildren and...

Sep 8, 2020

David Jose Vasquez, 70, of Ingleside Texas went home to be with his almighty God on September 8, 2020. David was born in Mercedes, TX on January 16, 1950 to Maria Diaz. He was self employed as an independent contractor to provide for his family as the owner of D.J. Vasquez Construction. David is preceded in death by his...

Sep 7, 2020

How do you describe one of the most interesting men in the world? For starters, he was born June 26, 1925, to Fred and Bonnie Lynn in Ranger, Texas. He attended Catholic boarding schools in the woodlands of Arkansas. Grades 1-10 at the Franciscan Morris School, then graduating from the esteemed Benedictine Subiaco Academy. Both were also working farms....

Sep 7, 2020

Diana Pauline Murphy, also known as Pinky to her friends, December 1939- September 2020

Diana, age 80, passed away at her home in Fulton Texas. She was born on December 14th, 1939 in Brentford, West London to Lord Richard Ramsy Prichard and Lisalotte. Diana was fiercely independent with a wicked sense of humor with an infectious laugh....

Sep 7, 2020

William J. (Bill) Manning passed away September 7, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents William Joseph and Viola Jacoby Manning and his Grandson, Andrew Sutter ’16.

He was born in Houston, Texas on January 3, 1934. He married his wife, Lilian J. (Jean) Manning in 1962 in Purvis, Mississippi.

He is survived...

Sep 6, 2020

Roy R. Rivera Sr. Capt. Rocha, age 86, our Daddy passed away on September 6, 2020. He was born to Luciana and Sotero Rivera on August 15, 1934 in Robstown, Tx. Daddy was a devout Catholic a member of the Guadalupanas, and a member of the American GI Forum.

Dad is preceded in death by his wife...

Sep 5, 2020

Thomas Sidney Pruitt was born in Aransas County Texas on March 10, 1940 to Joel Alton Pruitt and Opal Victoria Barnett Pruitt. He lived most of his life here in Aransas County. He married Vergie Jenice Bateman Pruitt on December 29, 1959.

Surviving Thomas is his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, 8 months, 9 days,...

Sep 5, 2020

Philo Melville Hatch III, 66, beloved father, brother and grandpa, was called to his eternal resting place on September 5, 2020. He entered this world on June 4, 1954 in Burbank, CA, born to Philo II and Wilsena “Sena” Hatch. Philo met the love of his life, Barbara, in Oklahoma City, OK. The two came to Port Aransas for...

Sep 4, 2020

Lanny Samuel Crosland, 47, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on October 10, 1972 in San Antonio, Texas to Priscilla Tennis and Malcolm Crosland. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Merle Crosland, and maternal grandparents, Carl and...

Sep 3, 2020

Alicia Aguilar,61, was called to her eternal resting place September 3, 2020. She entered this world on December 3, 1958 in Sterling, Illinois to Lydia (Olivarez) and Pablo Aguilar Sr.

Our dearest Alicia will always be remembered for her kind heart, her laughter and her ability to bring joy to her family, she will be greatly missed...