Obituaries

Donald Gonzales

Jul 20, 2023

Rockport, Texas

Donald Gonzales passed away July 20, 2023. He was 67 years old. He was born February 29, 1956 in Refugio, Texas to Pedro Gonzales II and Otillia Hernandez.

He was known as "Big D" and he worked as a commercial shrimper for many years. He loved taking his grandchildren fishing. He was a huge Dallas Cowboy football fan...

Roberts "Bob" Johnson

Jul 20, 2023

 

Roberts A. “Captain Bob” Johnson, 78, of Rockport, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on July 28, 1944, to Rob and Alma Johnson. Bob married Judith Ann Fisher on March 10, 1978, and were married for 42 years until she went to heaven on November 30, 2020. As his...

Virgil Wayne Ellis

Jul 19, 2023

Virgil passed away on 07-19-2023 at his residence in Port Aransas, Tx.  He was a 2002 graduate of Port Aransas High School and a lifelong resident of Port A.   He had Salt Water in his veins and shoes always optional.  

Virgil was multi talented; a true jack of all trades and master of none. Despite his troubles, he...

Roger Hester

Jul 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Roger Dale Hester age 77 of Port Aransas Tx. Roger passed on July 18th, 2023, with his daughter Tiffanie by his side.

Roger is preceded in death by Daughter Pamala Osborne, father' Hubert Hester mother: Ellen Hester Brother: Byrl Hester

Roger is survived by daughters Tiffanie...

James Squyres

Jul 18, 2023

Bayside, Texas

James William Squyres,63, passed away on July 18, 2023. James was born on August 29,1959, in Denver, Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his birth parents, James Wynthe and Gloria Beasley; adopted father, Richard Squyres; stepfather, Buddy Caddell.

Left to cherish his memory is his companion, Valery Benjamin; son, Joshua Squyres;...

Betty VeDel

Jul 17, 2023

Betty VeDel, 92, of Port Aransas passed away on July 17th, 2023, to be with the lord.

 

She loved traveling, playing golf and crafting.

 

She is survived by daughter Sindy Krueger; great- grandchildren, AbbyStebbins and Dylan Stebbins; sisters, Nancy Flinn and Phyliss Brown, and many nieces and nephews.

 

Celebration of life will be announced at a later...

Kenneth Smith

Jul 17, 2023

Portland, Texas

Kenneth Smith, 79, went to be with the Lord on July 17th, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1944, to Earl and Dona Smith in Benton, Arkansas.

Kenneth graduated from Benton Senior High School in 1962. On November 2, 1962, Kenneth married his wife of 60 years, Sandra Mead. He began his career at Reynolds Metals in...

Georgia Fay Townsend

Jul 17, 2023

 

Georgia Fay Townsend, 82, of Corpus Christ, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was born in Cuero, Texas, on December 14, 1940. Georgia was a longtime resident of Rockport and Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from Aransas County High School and went on to attend Del Mar College.  

She is preceded in death by her,...

Walter Heffner

Jul 17, 2023

Corpus Christi, Texas

Walter W. (Pete) Heffner passed away July 17, 2023. He was 89 years old. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on July 30, 1933 to Charles and Myrtle Grill.

Pete graduated from Reading High School and served in the Navy from 1951-1956 he served on the Aircraft carrier U.S.S. Boxer (a sister to the Lexington). He married...

Anton Brown

Jul 16, 2023

Anton Blaine “Gabby” Brown passed away July 16th at the age of 72. He is survived by his only son Andrew R. Brown of Rockport, TX and former spouse Anna Whipkey of Rockport, TX. He was also stepfather to Derek J. Brown (deceased) of Corpus Christi, TX. He is also survived by his brothers Tommy and Wilbur Brown and sister...

Joan Arlene Dushinske

Jul 13, 2023

 

Joan Arlene Dushinske 89 of Rockport, TX passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023.

She was born in The Bronx, New York on November 27, 1933.  Joan attended public schools and graduated from Evander Childs High School as Class Valedictorian.  She received a Scholarship to New York University in Art Education.

She devoted her life to her family and her art.

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Gary Roberts

Jul 13, 2023

 

GARY GENE ROBERTS

NOV 2, 1935-JULY 13, 2023

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Gary Gene Roberts, age 87, left this earth surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was born in Washington, D.C. – the son of Anna Rae (Sincell) and Kenneth Roberts. He grew up in the College Park, Maryland area. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...

John Henry Miller

Jul 10, 2023

 

John H Miller, 63, of Rockport, passed away July 10 2023.

He was born in Hammond IN on 26 March 1960. He did not read or write but knew right from wrong and had a heart of gold. His Ancestry here in the United States predated the American revolution.

Never married, no children.

For work John dug trenches and...

Connie Sugarman

Jul 9, 2023

 

Connie Sugarman Moore passed away in Ingleside,Texas on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, mother and wife who enjoyed doing arts and crafts in her spare time.    Connie was born on October 8, 1951 in Corpus Christi and lived in the area all of her life. She worked for over 40 years at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station...

Terry Lancaster

Jul 7, 2023

Terry Lancaster, 83 of Rockport, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.Terry graduated with his bachelor's degree in accounting and went on to complete a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Terry served in the United States Army. After serving in the military, Terry worked as an accountant in the oil...

Dorothy Sprinkle

Jul 6, 2023

Dorothy Anne Sprinkle was born May 14, 1929, in Naples, Texas, and passed away July 6, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dorothy, known informally as Dot, grew up in Mineral Wells, Texas, with her four other siblings where she graduated from High School and went on to East Texas State, Commerce, Texas, to get her bachelor's degree in Education/Journalism. She...

Earl Gabriel

Jul 2, 2023

Earl Gabriel, 87, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023. Born in Houston, Texas, on March 30, 1936, to Vincent J. and Loretta Kreger Gabriel, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, who passed away 28 days before him, his parents, and his brothers Richard "Dickey" Glenn (1943-1965) and Harold Lee (1937-2014).

Earl is survived by his children;...

Mary Carl

Jun 26, 2023

 

Mary Michelle Carl, 38 of Aransas Pass, passed away on June 26, 2023. She was born in Aransas Pass on August 30, 1984. She was a graduate from Corpus Christi, Texas. She worked at Stripes.

Mary had a passion for her family, friends, dogs, music, and walking. She absolutely adored her dog Baby girl. Mary had a habit of...

Larry Maypole

Jun 25, 2023

 

Larry Dale Maypole, age 62, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 25, 2023, with his beloved wife of 20 years, by his side. Larry was born and raised on February 4, 1961 in Hobbs New Mexico by his parents Bob Hardy and June Bullard. Larry attended Hobbs New Mexico Highschool and went on to join the Navy...

Harold Picton

Jun 25, 2023

Harold Hynes Picton, 96, a lifelong Rockport resident and instrumental community advocate, passed away peacefully at his home June 25, 2023.

His family is greatly comforted by his undoubtedly joyous reunion in Heaven with the love of his life, Kathryn, whom he shared 71 prideful years of marriage before her passing in 2017.

Much of Harold's life was...