Obituaries
Ida Rinche
Jan 25, 2024
Ida Velma Rinche, 79, passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2024, in Boerne, Texas surrounded by her children and additional family members.
Ida was born on October 3rd, 1944, to Miguel Solis and Isabel Sanchez in Rockport, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel Solis, and Isabel Samora, brothers Miguel Solis Sr., Abelardo Solis, Gilberto Solis, Reymundo Solis Sr.,...
Elege Frazier
Jan 23, 2024
Elege Gene Frazier of Aransas Pass, TX passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born February 27, 1936, to E.L. (Les) and Thelma Frazier. He is preceded in death by his brother Leslie Frazier.
Gene was a life-long educator and coach in several Texas school districts and was an avid fisherman of the many...
Michael Damron
Jan 23, 2024
Michael P Damron at age 70 was embraced by our lord on January 23, 2024. Mike was born in wellington, Texas to parents Bill Curtis and Ruth Maurine Damron on February 19, 1953.
Mike attended and graduated from Ingleside High School. He went on to enlist in the U.S Army station in Germany. From the Army, he became a welder and...
Cornelis Vanderbent
Jan 20, 2024
In loving memory of Cornelis Dirk Vanderbent, 72, who passed away on January 20th, 2024.
Cornelis, fondly known as Casey, was born to Joesph and Elizabeth Vanderbent in Orangeville, Ontario on July 27th, 1951.
His life was a symphony of laughter, love, and memorable sayings that touched the hearts of friends and family. A hard...
Effie Strong
Jan 20, 2024
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Effie Taylor Strong
March 22, 1927 - January 20, 2024
Effie Taylor Strong, 96, passed away at her home in Rockport,
Texas, on January 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her
husband Will R. (Bill) Strong; beloved son, Don Taylor Strong;
three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by nieces and
nephews, her brother-in-law, her special...
Keith Cruse
Jan 18, 2024
Keith Leon Cruse, age 85, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on October 25, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Don E. Cruse and Annetta Yaggy Cruse.
Keith is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Donna Goodenough Cruse; sons, Donny Cruse (Yvonne), Howard Cruse (Kathy), and Danny...
Kirsten Austin
Jan 18, 2024
Kirsten Amanda Austin, passed away on January 18th, 2024, at the age of 50. She was born on September 13, 1973, in Meridian, Mississippi, to her proud parents Bruce Norman Touve and Faye Ward Touve. Kirsten spent her formative years in Virginia and graduated from Chantilly High School, where she embarked on her lifelong journey of creativity and adventure. Kirsten's...
Ernesto Vela Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Rockport, Texas
Ernesto Vela Jr.,47, passed away on January 17, 2024, Ernesto was born on May 24, 1976, in Gregory, Texas, to parents, Ernesto Vela and Abbie Flores.
Ernesto has left to cherish his memories, mother, Abelina Flores; siblings, Jo Anne (Benjamin) Martinez, Oscar Vela, and Roy Vela; several nieces and nephews; girlfriend, Angela Fuentes.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Del McLain
Jan 16, 2024
Del Pratt McLain passed away at the age of 89 years old on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1934, attended Frost High School in Frost, Texas and later moved to Rockport to begin his career with Sun Oil Company. He worked at several locations for Sun Oil in the Rockport area. After working 33 years...
John Jacobs
Jan 16, 2024
John Michael Jacobs, 69, of Rockport, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2024. He was born October 22, 1954 at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and was a graduate of Rockport Fulton High School. He attended Hope Church. John was preceded in death by his father, John B. Jacobs; grandson, John M. Jacobs, III “Luan”;...
Richard Beck
Jan 15, 2024
Richard Earl Beck, 78, of Tyler, Texas went to his eternal resting place on Monday, January 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Juanita Beck, and infant baby sister, Shari. He is survived by his wife, Kaye Beck; daughter, Kelli Elizabeth Beck; son, Alex Edward Beck, grandson, Blake Alexander Wolff (Aspen); great granddaughter, Zaria Wolff;...
Darlene Brown
Jan 15, 2024
Darlene Brown passed away on January 15, 2024; she was 77 years old. She was born January 7, 1947, in Karnes City, Texas to Melvin Lee Barnes and Lela Newman Barnes. Darlene loved her Lord and Savior, her family, her friends, her dogs, and the color red. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She will be dearly...
Loren Keith Fielding
Jan 15, 2024
Rockport, Texas
Loren Keith Fielding, 35, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Rockport, Texas. Loren was born on January 3, 1989, to parents, Jimmie and Babette Fielding, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Loren is survived by his parents; brothers, Jimmie Fielding Jr (Monica) and Robert Fielding; nieces, MaKenzie Fielding and Charlee Fielding; nephew, Zeth Fielding and his beloved...
Ray Vargas
Jan 15, 2024
Ray Vargas, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 66 in his home in Aransas Pass, TX surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 12, 1958, in Corpus Christi, TX, Ray was known for his kindness, compassion, and warm spirit.
Ray is survived by his devoted wife,...
Larry Still Sr.
Jan 13, 2024
Larry Rolland Still Sr. went to be with our lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the age of 78 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Larry was born on January 22, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa to Irvin Ralph Still Sr. and mother Rose Alma Still. His wife, Sandra Lynn Still, father, mother, and sister Marcia Hawker preceded his death.
Surviving siblings...
Grace Green
Jan 13, 2024
Grace Allene Green of Rockport, Texas went home to be with Jesus on January 13, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to being a source of love and support for her family. Grace was born on August 6,1945 in Houston,TX to Jim and Eva Marshall, joining her...
Lowell McKelvey
Jan 10, 2024
LTC L Patrick McKelvey, Retired.
Apr 7, 1941 - Jan 10, 2024
Graduated from Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio with a Swimming Scholarship to Ohio State. Met Dora Ladrach at Ohio State, his wife for 61 years - Graduated Florida State Univ. Entered Active Duty US Army as Air Defense Officer stationed in MD, transferred...
Leonard Geissel
Jan 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of Leonard Allen GeisselLeonard Allen Geissel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born on August 26, 1951, in Taft, CA, to proud parents Edward Geissel and Dolores James.Leonard led a fulfilling life, touching the hearts of all those who had the pleasure of knowing...
James Edward Simmons
Jan 9, 2024
James Edward Simmons (Peanut/Chris) was born in Troy, AL on February 16, 1961, to Algie Lee Simmons, Sr., and Millie Jean Johnson. He has now gone to a peaceful place. He passed away on January 9, 2024, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Tx from Cardiac Arrest.
James was known for being one of the fastest track stars at Rockport-Fulton High School in the late 70’s.
He...
Tommy Woodman
Jan 9, 2024
Tommy Gene Woodman, 89, of Rockport passed away January 9, 2024. He was born August 24, 1934 in Chariton, Iowa. He graduated from Chariton High School and joined the Navy in 1952. He was stationed at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and assigned to Aransas County Airport as an air traffic controller. He guided navy training planes in and out...
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