Obituaries
Bryan L Beam
Oct 5, 2025
It is with deep respect that we announce the passing of Bryan Lee Beam, who departed this life on October 5, 2025, at the age of 62, in Aransas Pass, Texas.
Bryan lived life fully facing serious health challenges – including open-heart surgery and lung cancer.
Surrounded by loved ones, Bryan's transition was marked by the love and support of his family.
Bryan...
Todd William Bechtol III
Sep 25, 2025
Billy Bechtol passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Rockport, Texas. Billy was born on December 12, 1960, in Dallas, and moved with his family to Rockport in 1977. He quickly embraced his new hometown and proudly called Rockport home for the rest of his life.
Billy was a proud graduate of Rockport Fulton High School, where he excelled as...
George Hydrick
Sep 14, 2025
George Robert Hydrick, 88, of Utopia, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 14, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1937, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Walter and Josie Hydrick.
On December 6, 1955, George married the love of his life, Patricia Ann “Patti” Blackmon, in Beeville, Texas. Together they built a life full of family, faith, and...
Bernadette "Bonnie" Reilly
Jul 8, 2025
BERNADETTE (BONNIE) REILLY PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON JULY 8, 2025. BERNADETTE EVESLAGE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 6,1925 IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND OF OVER 50 YEARS, RAYMOND RANDALL REILLY.. SHE IS SURVIVED BY CHILDREN: RANDY (SANDRA) OF FORT COLLINS, CO., SHERIDAN OF NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., MAUREEN (BRADLEY) OF LOVELAND, CO., TERRENCE (PAULA) OF WELLESLEY, MA.,...
Nancy Gill Darrah
Sep 26, 2025
Nancy Gill Darrah passed away peacefully in her home, located in Lake Jackson, Texas, on September 26, 2025.
Nancy was born in Charleston, West Virginia on October 3, 1953 to B. Stanley Gill and Elizabeth Ann Seitz Gill. Charleston was her home until she graduated from George Washington High School. She went on to attend Marshall University and West Virginia University,...
Bilsen C. Prezas
Oct 5, 2025
Bilsen C. Prezas, 80, of Ingleside, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025.
Born on July 29, 1945, in San Diego, Texas, he lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to his family and community.Bilsen was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy came from the time spent with his family.
He was predeceased by...
Nancy Baker
Sep 28, 2025
Nancy Evelyn Smith Baker passed peacefully into eternal life on September 28, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Born on October 11, 1934, in Big Spring, Texas, Nancy was the ninth of ten children born to Austin Howell Smith Sr. and Nana Belle DeVeny Smith. Raised in a close-knit...
Barbara Ann Phillips
Sep 27, 2025
Barbara Ann Tamburin Phillips passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and is now with the Lord. Barbara was born on March 13,1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Anthony “Tony” and Alma Phelps Tamburin. The family moved a few years later to Ingleside, Texas where Tony (an immigrant from Yugoslavia),...
Karl Vincent Ladewig
Sep 27, 2025
Karl Ladewig, 73, of Ingleside, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1951, and lived a life marked by faith, family, and service.
A proud graduate of Ingleside High School, Class of 1969, Karl went on to dedicate 40 years of his career as an influential partner at DuPont in Ingleside. Known for his steady...
Jose Pedro Cantu
Sep 26, 2025
Jose Pedro Cantu
June 29, 1944 – September 26, 2025
Jose Pedro Cantu, 81, of Rockport, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. Born on June 29, 1944, Jose was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him and found joy in the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Cantu,...
Aurora Schultz
Sep 26, 2025
Aurora G. Schultz “Mary” 99 years of age, of Rockport, Texas passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. Aurora….”Mary,” was born on June 12, 1926 in Dallas, Texas to Felix and Augustina Gonzales.
She was the baby of 8 children. She had four brothers and three sisters. Felix, Leroy, Solomon, Rodolfo, Jesusa, Otila, and Josephina
Aurora raised six children; Audelia (Nickname Lela...
Louise Herrmann
Sep 23, 2025
Louise Herrmann, 79 years old, passed peacefully on Tuesday September 23, 2025. She was surrounded by the echoes of her own legend. Early in life she knew what her priority was, and she never wavered from it. She lived life on her terms. An artist whose vibrant colors danced on canvas, a bush pilot who fearlessly soared through Alaskan skies,...
Liam Lee Haight
Sep 23, 2025
Sweet baby boy Liam Lee Haight earned his wings on September 23, 2025 he was only 58 days old. He was born on July 27, 2025 to Bobby and Margie Haight in Round Rock, Texas.
Liam loved the beach and the water; he had the greatest smile and made his parents proud daily. Bobby and Margie loved nothing more in life...
Mary Ellen Nixon
Sep 23, 2025
Mary Nixon, 65, a resident of Rockport, Texas, went to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born January 03, 1960 in Rockport, Texas, to Louise and Mary DelaMure.
Mary was the devoted wife of Charles Ray Nixon of 43 years and the loving mother of Michelle Rene Beaven-Benedict (Bobbi), Ruby Lee Beaven, Evan Caesar Beaven (Renee), Phyllis...
Stephen Alan Renner
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen A. Renner wants all who knew him that he died of complications due to complication due to Lymphoma Cancer while under hospice care, He was 87 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Renner (Mark Herrup); and dear friend, Patricia Impens.
In lieu of flowers please donate to; Friends of Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa, Rockport, Tx...
Kenneth "Rocky" Martin
Sep 21, 2025
Kenneth Randolph Martin (“Rocky”), age 71, was called to his eternal resting place on September 21, 2025. He entered this world on June 4, 1954, in Wharton, Texas.
On June 29, 1974, Rocky married the love of his life, Patty Martin. Together they shared 51 wonderful years of marriage, building a beautiful life and family grounded in love, laughter, and unwavering...
Stephen Buck
Sep 18, 2025
Stephen James Buck, 76, of Rockport/Lamar, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1949, in Alpena, Michigan.
On January 4, 1970, Steve married the love of his life, Vicki Voorhis Buck, and together they shared a devoted marriage of over 55 years. He was a proud husband, father, and Papa, whose greatest joy came...
Sandy Poole
Sep 18, 2025
Sandy Lee Poole, lovingly known as Papa Beans, passed away on September 18, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, Sandy lived a life full of love, hard work, and passion for the things and people he held dear. Sandy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived...
William "Bill" David Bethard
Sep 13, 2025
William David Bethard
August 12, 1940 – September 13, 2025
William D. Bethard (Bill), loving husband, father, brother, grand and great grandfather, also friend to many, passed away on September 13, 2025.
Born August 12, 1940 in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois to Bruce and Hazel Bethard. His parents were ministers of the Gospel, so Bill was raised in several states, his favorite was South...
Carolyn Sue Langston
Sep 13, 2025
Carolyn Sue (Armintrout) Langston, known to family and friends as Susan, was born to Captain Forest Armintrout and Martha (Shenkir) Armintrout in a United States Army field hospital in Wurzburg, Germany on March 29, 1947. She was a graduate of Aransas County High School, where she was active in basketball, volleyball, cheer, National Honor Society, the school newspaper, and more....
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