Obituaries
Robert C. Upton
Feb 9, 2026
Robert C. Upton, 82, of Aransas Pass, passed away February 9, 2026.
He was born in Corpus Christi on September 3,1943.
Robert graduated from Aransas Pass High School and attended Delmar College prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army.
He was married to Penny Bob Speer on April 5, 1970.
Robert served as a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army where he flew...
Ronald Gene Robertson
Feb 5, 2026
Ronald Gene Robertson, 82, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on February 05, 2026. He was born August 30, 1943, in Baytown, Texas, to Jack Clifton "Oakie" and Aline (Weaver) Robertson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-n-law, Erica (David) Robertson.
He is survived by his brother, Samuel (Anna)Robertson; his sons, David Robertson and Gene (Mona) Robertson; Grandchildren, Grace, Austin,...
Suzanne G. Meglen
Feb 8, 2026
After 64 years of life, Suzanne G. (MacDonald) Meglen passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2026 surrounded by her children, following a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Suzanne was born on December 5th, 1961 in Port Clinton, Ohio but spent her early years in Jamestown, Rhode Island attending Portsmouth High School. She then studied psychology at Roger Williams College in Bristol...
David Mayo Herring
Jan 29, 2026
David M Herring (97) died January 29, 2026. Rockport native, born in 1929 to James Clark Herring and Edith Sneed, whose families came to Aransas County in 1866 and 1914, respectively. David graduated from Rockport High School where he lettered in three sports for three years, starting every football and basketball game and winning a few reds and fewer blues...
Frank Allenger Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Allenger Jr., a beloved husband and a great father who lost his fight with cancer on January 13, 2026, at the age of 79. Frank was born on July 28, 1946, in Hanford, California, to Frank Allenger, Sr, and his mother, Sophia Lopez Allenger.
At the age of 17,...
Darrel Louis Janssen
Feb 10, 2026
Darrel Janssen of Rockport & Addison, Texas passed away peacefully, early Monday morning February 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on August 24, 1943 in Buckley, Illinois to Louis and Laverne Janssen.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Carolyn (Patterson) Janssen and grandsons, Brandon Bosler and Jacob Muller.
Darrel is survived...
Thomas Blazek
Feb 7, 2026
Thomas Blazek was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund T. and Jeanne M. Blazek and his third wife, Rosemary. He is survived by his children by a previous marriage: Kathleen K. Blazek, M. D. of Michigan and Andrew E. Blazek of Virginia.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force, served in Vietnam, and went on to receive a commission...
Maria Elena Alvarez
Feb 6, 2026
Maria Elena Alvarez was a beloved mother and grandmother. At the age of 82, Maria passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 6, 1943 in Brownsville, Texas to Jorge Hernandez and Guadalupe Delgado.
Maria Elena and Elias Alvarez were married for 41 years until Elias passed away in 2016.
Maria Elena was...
Nell Reed
Feb 2, 2026
Nell Mundine Reed, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Rockport, Texas. She was born on August 11, 1941, to Sherman and Mattie Mundine in Corpus Christi, Texas. On January 14, 1961, at the age of 19, following a whirlwind courtship, she and Allen Ike Reed eloped. The interesting part of their elopement is that Nell returned...
William Ervin Blasingame
Jan 30, 2026
William “Bill” Ervin Blasingame, 62, passed Friday, January 30, 2026 in his Corpus Christi, Tx home. Bill was born February 13, 1963 in Renton, WA to Emma and Wally Blasingame. He spent much of his young, adventurous life in Alaska before the family settled in Ingleside, Tx. He often recounted his peculiar childhood with siblings and friends alike.
He had a...
Juan Samuel Martinez
Jan 29, 2026
Juan Samuel “Sammy” Martinez, age 70, a lifelong resident of Rockport, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Portland, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.
Sammy was born on July 22, 1955, in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Santiago and Maria Martinez. He spent his life working in the oilfield and as a truck driver and was known...
Lola Smith
Jan 29, 2026
Lola Jean Smith, age 89, passed into her eternal heavenly home on January 29, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas, by natural causes.
Lola was born in Rockport, Texas, on July 14, 1936, to Henry and Earline Ballou of Rockport. She graduated from Rockport High School in 1953 and later attended Del Mar and Texas A &I Universities. Lola married Travis Lee...
Mary Jean Mosby
Jan 25, 2026
Mary Jean Mosby, age 81, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Portland, Texas.
She was born in Leesburg, Florida to Lynwood and Martha Phillips on June 4, 1944.
Ms. Mary was a long-time cook and was known for her delicious pies and cakes, Ms. Mary enjoyed needle pointing as a hobby.
She was preceded by her husband Robert Merle Mosby and daughter...
Edward J. Owens
Jan 25, 2026
Edward Junior Owens, 89, of Aransas Pass, TX, departed this life, January 25, 2026. Ed was born August 9, 1936, in Devol, OK, to John Robert and Liddie Mae Owens. After growing up in Walters, OK, Ed served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Upon his return, he married Jo Ann Carver of Geronimo, OK in...
Betty Mundale
Jan 24, 2026
Betty Jean Mundale, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away from natural causes on January 24, 2026, in her home in Rockport, TX. Born on July 29, 1935, in Flint, MI, Betty was a vibrant soul who graced this world for 90 remarkable years. She was the cherished daughter of Virgil and Stella Hoss and grew up surrounded...
Ernestina Cochran
Jan 24, 2026
Ernestina Cochran, lovingly known as Ernie, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas, at 3:53 PM from complications related to Stage 4 lung cancer. Born on November 3, 1951, in Tulica, Mexico, she moved to the United States at the age of 12, initially settling in Chicago before relocating to Corpus Christi at 14.
Ernie’s mother, Ernestina Fernandez,...
Dorothy Karen Landry Wike (“Dottie”)
Jan 22, 2026
Dorothy Karen Landry Wike (“Dottie”), age 70, of Inez, Texas, passed away at her home on January 22, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Dottie was born in Port Arthur, Texas on January 30, 1955. She was a woman of creativity, determination, and strong character, known for her warm and friendly manner as well as her spirited personality.
Dottie earned two bachelor’s...
Delbert D. Kroupa
Jan 20, 2026
Rockport, Texas
Delbert D. Kroupa,81, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on October 9, 1944.
Delbert married Shirley on October 9, 1965, where they shared 60 years creating a life they loved. Throughout his life, he had a career as a carpenter, and when he wasn’t working enjoyed fishing, minor construction, and science.
Preceded...
Juanito Garcia Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanito Garcia Jr., age 52, of Rockport, Texas, who departed this life on January 19, 2026. Born on July 24, 1973, in Sinton, Texas, Juanito exemplified kindness and generosity throughout his life. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Leticia Garcia, on November 14, 2001, and together...
Shirley Benningfield
Jan 18, 2026
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Shirley Fay Benningfield on January 18, 2026, in Rockport, TX. Born on August 11, 1949, to Wilton and Nettie Hahn, Shirley lived a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Married to the love of her life, James Ray Benningfield, on January 26, 1968,...
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