Obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

Charles "Bubba" Barnes was born November 28, 1960, and raised in Port Aransas, Tx. He quickly became known as the life of the party and could light up any room he entered. At a very early age, he was known to be a hard worker, who could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He went on to work...

Sep 19, 2020

Aransas Pass, Texas

Eddie Grottie, 75, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020. Eddie was born on April 21, 1945, to parents Delbert and Reba Grottie in Nocona, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Reba Grottie; brother, Trennis Grottie.

Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife, Debbie Grottie; daughters,...

Sep 19, 2020

Agnes Bell Fordtran Kendrick died peacefully in her sleep September 19, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to William and Josephine Fordtran. A San Antonio native of the Tobin family and a Canary Island descendent, her family moved to Stockdale, Texas during the Depression, where they owned and operated a dairy farm. She...

Sep 18, 2020

Rockport, Texas

Diana Tijerina Gonzales,74, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2020. Diana was born on May 30, 1946, in Beeville, Texas to parents Felix and Beatrice Tijerina.

Diana is preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Beatrice Tijerina.

Left to cherish her memories are son, Herbert Gonzales III and his children, Matthew, Donovan, Isabella and Sergio...

Sep 18, 2020

Francisco Gustavo Niama, of Rockport, Tx., passed away September 18, 2020. He was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador on December 4, 1949 to Dalinda and Segundo Niama.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Angie Niama; two daughters, Christina (Russell) Green of Virginia Beach, VA. and Jessica (Eddie) Sol of Round Rock, TX., six brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law, five...

Sep 17, 2020

Ashley Renee West, who tragically passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Gabriele and George West on February 24, 1990.

Ashley was so young and full of life, we never imagined we would be planning her funeral at such a young age. She was a selfless person and easily made friends where ever she went....

Sep 16, 2020

Rolando Farren Weeks, 41 passed away September 16, 2020. He was born November 28, 1978 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Farren Elton Weeks and Olga Diaz Weeks.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Jacinda Martin-Weeks of Springfield, Missouri; brothers, Farren Elton Weeks of Killeen, John Edward Weeks...

Sep 15, 2020

Ingleside, Texas

Selda Mae Garcia, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020. Selda was born on February, 15, 1940 to parents, Bill and Jessie Bishop in Aden, OK.

Selda is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jessie Bishop.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Lucio Garcia; sister-in-law's, Irene Jones, Nancy Rogers, Angie Brown, and Petra Sellers all of...

Sep 15, 2020

Walter Evans Tillman, Jr., 85, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020. He was born in Tampa, Florida to parents Leala (Dampier) and Walter Evans Tillman, Sr. on May 6, 1935.

Walter enjoyed woodworking, whether it be on interior cabinetry or the creation of a sailboat. He built and piloted remote controlled (RC) planes...

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...