Obituaries

Walter White Sr.

Oct 12, 2020

(Family composed obituary)

Portland, Texas

Walter Lee White Sr.,73, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was born on February 21, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty White; son, Walter White, Jr.; daughter, Amanda Wingate (Dallas Wingate); grandchildren, Brooke Garton (Cody Garton), Shelby Lynn White, Baylee Cheyenne White, Tayler Morgan White, Caden Lee Johnson, Robin Elizabeth Wingate, Holly Jordan Wingate; great-grandchildren, Riley Faith Garton, Ryan Grace Garton, Reed...

Thelma Teller

Oct 11, 2020

Thelma Irene Teller

Born to Carl Combs Cannon and Ruby Lee Skinner Cannon in Hayti, Missouri on February 16, 1921. Died October 11, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Lonnie Lee and Elmer Andrew Cannon; sisters, Lillian Cannon; Mary Catherine Morris and Dorothy Jean Larson.

She is survived...

Jerry Updyke

Oct 9, 2020

Aransas Pass, Texas

Jerry Ray Updyke Sr. Passed away on October 9, 2020. Jerry was born on October 13, 1947.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Updyke, and Mike Reed.

Jerry is survived his wife, Christine Updyke; three children, Jerry Updyke Jr., Jenny Nelson, and Sarah Updyke; ten grand-children; four great-grandchildren;

Jerry left here...

Gail Cruz

Oct 9, 2020

Gail Ann Cruz was born in Brownsville, TX on January 21, 1953 and passed away peacefully at home in Rockport, TX on October 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. She grew up in Ingleside, TX and lived in Granbury, TX before returning to the Coastal Bend area in 2000.  Gail married the love of her life, Donald Ray Cruz...

Israel Perales, Jr.

Oct 9, 2020

McAllen, Texas

Israel Perales, Jr. was taken too soon from us on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born in Gregory, Texas on August 29, 1963. Israel was a man that was respected by many, a loving father and an amazing husband. He served his community as a peace officer for 27 years for the city of...

Daniel Williams

Oct 6, 2020

Daniel John Williams, 51 passed away October 6, 2020. He was born June 9, 1969 in Burlington, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Thomas Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sally Williams; son, Daniel Williams, Jr.; mother, Nancy Thompson; brothers, Donald Williams, David Williams (Diane) and his favorite dog,...

Angel Perez

Oct 6, 2020

Angel Rosendo Perez, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2020. He was born on March 1, 1938 in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba to parents, Santos and Luisa Perez.

Angel is preceded in death by his parents, Santos and Luisa Perez.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Rufina Perez; five daughters, Sara...

Billy Bell

Oct 4, 2020

Billy J. Bell “Bill”, age 91, of Lamar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday October 3, 2020.  He was born in Tyler, Texas and is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Donnie Bell; brother, Clyde M. Bell; son, Joseph A. Bell.

He graduated from Tyler Highschool and afterwards joined...

Manuel Moreno Sr.

Oct 4, 2020

Manuel G. Moreno Sr. went to be with the Lord October 4, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born May 27, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Alfonso G. Moreno and Tomasa Vasquez Moreno.  He was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass and graduated from Aransas Pass High School.  He was a Gulf Shrimper for 28 years.  He...

Marilyn Jones

Oct 3, 2020

Marilyn Ruth Jones passed away on October 3, 2020. She was 80 years old. She was born in Independence, Missouri on September 6, 1940 to Joseph and Alta Masoner.

Marilyn was a member of the Aransas Pass Order of the Eastern Star #162.

She loved gardening, Nascar, and her family was everything to her. She was...

Jessica Stroud

Oct 3, 2020

Jessica "Jay" Marie Stroud 43 of Rockport, TX passed away peacefully in her home on October 3, 2020. She was born on April 22, 1977 in Taft, TX to Silverio Diaz Jr and Maria Emilia Diaz. She is survived by her companion David Huston, her two children Alex Fahrenthold of Lemoore, CA and Brandee Stroud of Thrall, TX; one grandson, Preston...

William "Willie" Vaden

Oct 2, 2020

I am deeply saddened to share the news that today, former Ingleside Mayor William “Willie” R. Vaden passed away.  Willie was a well-known public figure in the Coastal Bend, and I have come to know Willie as a wonderful friend and have developed a great respect for his accomplishments.

Willie threw his hat into the political ring...

Joseph Sullivan

Oct 2, 2020

Rockport, Texas

Joseph Edward Sullivan was born on August 25, 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York.  His family moved to Corpus Christi in 1932. He later graduated from Corpus Christi College Academy and served with the Marine Corp in Korea. He married Jerre Marie Shotwell in April 1952, the love of his life. He was with the...

Roseland Pechacek

Sep 30, 2020

Roseland Marie "Rosie" Pechacek, 72, was called to her eternal resting place on September 30, 2020. She entered this world on April 19, 1948 in Alice, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald McKinney, Juanita Akers and her husband, Jr. Pechacek.

She is survived by her husband, David Maresh...