Obituaries

Apr 23, 2026

William “Bill” Smith was born on November 18, 1957, in Rockport, Texas, and passed away on April 23, 2026; a proud fourth-generation Rockport native, he carried a deep love for the town and people who shaped his life.

Growing up, Bill spent his childhood fishing with his grandfather, Captain Floyd Smith, working at Key Allegro Marina, and playing football. When he...

Apr 20, 2026

Mary Aldape Adame went to her eternal home on April 20, 2026. She was born in Aransas Pass, Texas, on June 14, 1937, to Domingo and Maria (Martinez) Aldape.

Mary graduated from Aransas Pass High School in 1956 and later married her lifelong partner, Joe Adame. Together, they raised three sons.

Mary lived most of her life with limited sight, yet she...

Apr 20, 2026

Telesforo “Junior” Torres, Jr., known to so many as “Tata,” passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 82.

Junior was born in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Telesforo Torres Sr. and Enriqueta Hernandez Torres, and he never left the place he called home. Aransas Pass wasn’t just where he lived—it was where he built a life full of love,...

Apr 18, 2026

Robert “Bob” Thomas Woodward was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and raised in Westford, Massachusetts. Robert passed away, leaving behind a life marked by curiosity, independence, and quiet humor. He graduated from Westford Academy in 1986 and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1986 to 1990. Following his military service, he built a career as a licensed insurance agent,...

Apr 18, 2026

Jose Miguel Vasquez, lovingly known as “Fat Joe,” passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 40.

Joe was born in Brownsville, Texas, to Mariana Hernandez Zaragoza and later grew up in Aransas Pass, where he built a life centered on love, family, and lasting memories. He was a man who found joy in life’s simplest moments,  backyard BBQs,...

Apr 18, 2026

Juanita Joyce (Kay) Bates,88, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born in Hollis, Oklahoma, on September 5, 1937, to parents Dola Mae and Sidney Elmer White.

Juanita grew up in Hollis, Oklahoma, and then lived in Amarillo, Texas, for several years before moving to Rockport. She graduated from Hollis High School in 1955 and went on to graduate from...

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Alexa Marie Clark Earl passed away at her home in Ingleside, Tx. On April 16, 2026.

Alexa was born February 14, 1986 in Corpus Christi, Tx to John Robert Clark and Vicki Sue Clark, she was raised and attended school in Aransas Pass and continued living in Ingleside for most of her life.

Those of you who were lucky enough to know...

Apr 14, 2026

Mary Lincoln Channell passed away 04/14/2026. She was 91 years old. The family is composing the obituary and we will post it shortly.

Apr 13, 2026

Timothy Dewayne Rivers passed away peacefully in his home in Canyon Lake, Texas on April 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving wife Rose, his aunt Bertha and his family by choice.

He’s preceded in death by his parents Angeline and Joe L Rivers, and his sisters, Diana Darrell, Mona Mitchell, and Twynette Toree Rivers. Also his sister in law by choice...

Apr 12, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lloyd Benton Shirley, 82, of Aransas Pass, Texas. Born in Rockport, Texas to Wesley Y. and Lois Evelyn Shirley on February 21, 1944, Lloyd grew up and lived most of his life in Aransas Pass, Texas.

Lloyd graduated from Aransas Pass High School class of ’62, attended Trinity University on a Football Scholarship...

Apr 11, 2026

Janis Kay Rangnow, 77, of Rockport, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. Born May 12, 1948, in Cuero, Texas, Janis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Dorian Rangnow; daughter, Kelly Rangnow Blackwell and her husband, Johnny Blackwell; son, Kyle Rangnow and his wife, Cami;...

Apr 10, 2026

William K. Tremonte passed away on April 10, 2026 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 26, 1969 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Leon and Priscilla Tremonte. He was 57 years old.

William is preceded in death by his father, Leon and his wife, Leona (Robillard) Tremonte, as well as his grandparents.

He is survived by...

Apr 10, 2026

Leopold Francis “Paul” Hood, Jr., 92, of Portland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Paul was born on January 23, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Sadie Elizabeth (Derbonne) Hood and Leopold Francis Hood.

After the passing of his beloved wife, JoAnn, Paul later married Bonita Goldstein of Bastrop, who also preceded him in death. He...

Apr 9, 2026

Angel Anthony Barrientes was born silently into the arms of his mother, on April 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM. Though he never spent time on earth with us, he was forever loved and will be forever cherished and is now an angel watching over us. Baby Angel is survived by his parents, Edward and Kristine Barrientes Jr.; his brother, Edward...

Apr 9, 2026

Wilbert Lee “Red” Colquitt, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas, leaving behind a life defined by service, laughter, and a deep love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and for all those he knew.

Red was born in Crandall, Texas in 1938 to Odie and Angie Colquitt. He grew up in this small...

Apr 8, 2026

Charles Leo Castor, Jr, aka “Sunny”, 79 of Port Aransas, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2026, surrounded by his family, Father James Derkits, and Saena, his four-legged best friend.

Sunny was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on September 3, 1946, to Charles Leo Castor, Sr and Elizabeth Jane Huey. He grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from W.B....

Apr 7, 2026

Rosa G. Caceres, 84, of Rockport Texas, found her peace on April 7th 2026. She was a strong woman of faith and the heart of her family! After her retirement, she found joy in cooking, gardening, crocheting, thrifting, singing and above all, spending time with her family. She is survived by her Children, Mary Jane Hernandez, Linda Rodriguez, Marta Garcia,...

Apr 7, 2026

Rowena Newana Lawhon passed away on April 7, 2026. She was 87 years old. She was born in Dunn, Texas on November 2, 1938 to Louis and Belma Lawhon.

The family is composing the obituary and we will post it shortly.

Service will be set at a later date. 

Apr 5, 2026

Steve Dale Davis passed away April 5, 2026. He was 73 years old.

Services will be private.