Obituaries
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...
John Steven Hird
Mar 14, 2026
John Steven Hird, 63, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a resident of Yorkville, Illinois.
John was born on July 23, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, to John “Jack” Meek Hird and Karen Estelle (Ryty) Hird. He graduated summa cum laude from the Colorado School of Mines in 1984 with a...
Ilda "Irene" McQueen
Mar 24, 2026
Ilda Irene McQueen passed away on March 24, 2026. She was 66 years old.
The family is composing the obituary and we will post it shortly.
Visitation will be Monday, March 30, 2026 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm all will be held at Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes...
Carey J. Dion
Mar 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carey Dion, who left us on March 24, 2026, in Fulton, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on January 19, 1942, in Key West, Florida, Carey was a spirited soul who embraced life with open arms. After his family moved to San Antonio, Texas, he graduated from Jefferson...
Joseph Angelo Militello
Mar 23, 2026
Joseph Angelo Militello, 81, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1944 in St. Augustine, Florida to Angelo and Carmela Militello.
Joseph spent much of his life working in the shrimping industry in Fort Myers, Florida, and Aransas Pass, Texas. He was known for his dedication to his work, his sense of humor, and his...
Jennifer Lee Jordan
Mar 18, 2026
Jennifer "Jeni" Lee Jordan, 53, was called to her eternal resting place on March 18, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1972 in Phoenix, AZ, born to Paul and Paula Rosenfelder.
Jennifer was married to Christopher "Todd" Jordan for 23 years. She was raised in Chicago, IL, and has been a resident of Ingleside, TX, for the last 23 years....
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,...
Daniel P. Garza Jr.
Mar 18, 2026
Daniel P. Garza Jr. “Kayo” 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on March 18th 2026. Born May 4, 1951, he shared a loving marriage with his wife, Lillie Ann Garza, whom he met in 1975. He is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Ray Garza; his parents, Macedonia Garza and Daniel (Ismael) Garza Sr.; and...
Dorothy Jean Bracht
Mar 18, 2026
Dorothy Jean "Polly" Isaacks Bracht
Polly Bracht passed away on March 18, 2026. A lifelong Texan, she was born September 14, 1929 in Liberty Hill to Virgil Isaacks and Lola Giddens Isaacks. She graduated from Gregory High School and then from Texas A&I in Kingsville with a degree in home economics.
Polly moved to Rockport in 1950 and taught home economics at...
Larry Kenneth Nyberg
Mar 13, 2026
Larry was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 18th 1954 of parents Betty and Kenneth. He died peacefully at his home with his family and friend, Harley.
Larry is preceded in death by his mom, Betty Lou Nyberg.
He is survived by his wife Ann; son, Lars (Vanessa); daughter, Lennea Jenkins (Eddie); grandkids: Harbor Ann, Berkley Diane, Tony, Evan & Jack; brother...
Teresa De Los Angeles Pumarejo Soto
Mar 12, 2026
Teresa Pumarejo Soto, born December 11, 1952, in Puerto Rico, passed away on March 12, 2026.
She was the beloved daughter of Leonor Soto Cordero and Luis Ramón Pumarejo. Teresa was a devoted mother and will be remembered for her love for her family and the strength with which she faced life’s challenges.
She is survived by her children: Herminio Vera, Luis...
Barbara Kay Oxford
Mar 11, 2026
Barbara K. Oxford (née Cook) passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Aransas Pass, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on July 20, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan, to Wilburn (Bill) and Emiko (Amy) (Nakamura) Cook, Barbara entered the world as a child of two cultures — her father an American soldier, her mother a Japanese woman of grace...
Violet Shirey
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts yet joyous memories that we announce the passing of our beloved Violet Shirey, who departed this world on March 11, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on May 12, 1923, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Violet led a vibrant and extraordinary life that took her through many cherished places, including Missouri, Winnsboro, Austin, Hawkins, and...
Diana Ysabel Acosta
Mar 10, 2026
Diana Acosta, age 67, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Portland, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with many health challenges. She was born on May 28, 1958, to David Guzman Sr. and Yolanda Govea.
Diana was married to the love of her life, David M. Acosta, on June 12, 1976. Together they built a...
Judy Elaine Barre
Mar 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Elaine Hearn Barre, of Rockport, Texas, on March 8, 2026, at the age of 78.
Judy was born in Georgetown, Texas, on July 5, 1947, to Johnnie David Hearn and Neomia Louise Sherry. She was the eighth of nine children. She graduated from Yoakum High School in 1965 and...
Beatrice Vaughan
Mar 8, 2026
Beatrice Hernandez Vaughan (Wera) Passed away on March 8th 2026 in Aransas Pass Texas at the age of 72 surrounded with love after a brief illness. She was born on November 5th, 1953 to Ramon and Andrea Olivarez Hernandez.
She loved cleaning, organizing, the outdoors, fishing, camping and gardening. She loved the beach it filled her with peace and beautiful memories...
Jay Dietrich
Mar 7, 2026
Jackie Jerald “Jay” Dietrich, Jr. passed from this life to the next on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Jay was born on January 23, 1955 to Jack and Carol Dietrich.
Jay was a loyal native of Aransas County, and a proud graduate of Fulton Elementary and Rockport-Fulton Junior High and High School (1973). He studied radio broadcasting briefly before turning to the...
Stephen Daniel Culver
Mar 6, 2026
Stephen Daniel Culver, 72, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2026.
Stephen was born on June 1, 1953, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Daniel Lee and Lucille Gray Culver. He later moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where he attended Berea High School and played varsity football as a center on the defensive squad. After...
Janine Torres Stacy
Mar 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Janine Torres Stacy, lovingly known as “NeNe,” who passed peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Janine was born on December 24, 1944, in Borger, Texas, to Ray and Waneta Torres. From the very beginning, she brought warmth, laughter, and love into the lives...
Belinda Ritz
Mar 4, 2026
Belinda was born on December 18, 1949 in Aransas Pass, Texas. She was reunited with her parents, Pete and Lillie Martinez on March 4, 2026 at the age of 76.
Belinda was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass graduating with the class of 1969, where she was a proud member of the fighting Panther band. After graduation she pursued nursing at...
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