Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

Homer P. Ortiz, Sr. of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on November 27, 2022 at the age of 74. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 20, 1948.

Homer had a career in the Shrimping industry, but he really was a Jack-Of-All-Trades. He could always find humor in all situations, and he loved...

Nov 24, 2022

Mary McLester Parr, 68, of Rockport, passed away on November 24,2022. She was born July 21,1954 in Odem, Texas to Charles McLester and Mildred Strom.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William David Parr; parents; two grandchildren, Megan Haskin and Dustin Parr.

Left to cherish her memory is her sons, David Allen Parr...

Nov 23, 2022

Joseph Frederick Bruck was born on July 4, 1955, in  San Diego, California to Thomas Frederic Bruck and Mary Jo Gorman Bruck Davis.  He passed away on  November 22, 2022

He is survived by his wife/life partner, Julieanna Wade

By trade, Joe was a Master Plumber/Pipe Fitter. He worked for Motorola and Freescale for over 20 years.

Nov 19, 2022

Lawrence Key Merchant Jr. (Key) passed away on November 19, 2022 at his home in Rockport, Texas. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on November 26, 1942 and lived all over south Texas while growing up. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Wildlife Biology. While attending there, he was granted the opportunity to work for the South...

Nov 18, 2022

Howell (Hal) Edwin McCaskill, 96 passed away on November 18, 2022. He was born January 18, 1926 in Robstown, Texas to Edwin and Juanita McCaskill.

Throughout his career Hal was a homebuilder, businessman and master woodworker who could handcraft anything from furniture to musical instruments. His greatest passion was painting.  He was a well-respected self-taught...

Nov 17, 2022

Aransas Pass, Texas

Pilar Santos Olivarez,76, went to be with the Lord on November 17,2022. Pilar was born on November 30, 1945, to parents, Ladislado and Aurora Santos in Sinton, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pedro Olivarez.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, sons, Tomas (Linda)...

Nov 16, 2022

William Abeel Statesir Jr. passed away on November 16th, 2022 in Corpus Christi Texas at the age of 93. Bill was born in Freehold, NJ on March 28, 1929. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1950 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He was a founding member and very active in helping start up a chapter of the...

Nov 15, 2022

Richard "Rick" Dungan, 66, beloved Spouse and Son. After a lengthy battle with Cancer, Rick was called to his eternal resting place on November 15, 2022. He entered this world on December 28, 1955 in El Paso, TX, born to George W. Dungan and Lois M. Dungan. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Dungan; Three Children, Richard Reid,...

Nov 13, 2022

Edna May Einhardt passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on November 13, 2022, at Coastal Palms Nursing Home. She was born on April 27, 1940 in Battle Creek Michigan to Ernest and Grace Madeline (Munday) Johnston. She was married to Dale C. Einhardt on October 4, 1961 in Fulton Illinois. Together they were blessed with five children,...

Nov 13, 2022

Edwin Dallas Bradshaw was born in Rockport, TX on February 8, 1935, where he built his home 50 years ago and lived until his passing.

Edwin Bradshaw is survived by his wife Shirley of 70 years, his son Mark, daughters-in-law Rhonda Bradshaw and Rena Hartman, and a grandson Michael and his son Thomas.

Ed or...

Nov 12, 2022

Rockport, Texas

Saturday, November 12, 2022, Jose Patricio Gonzalez, sadly passed away at the age of 66 with his family by his side. He was a loving son, brother, Father and friend who was born March 17,1956 in Falfurrias, Texas to Maria Garza Gonzalez and Jose Luz Gonzalez.

Jose is preceded in death by his father,...

Nov 11, 2022

Karen Rose Hoos nee Youmans was born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana on May 15, 1959. She passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at her home in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas. She enjoyed traveling, celebrating life events with her family, and participating in Bible studies. Karen is survived by her husband, John; her mother, Krystle Dael; her siblings, Kathy...

Nov 10, 2022

John Paul Soby, 79. John passed away on November 10, 2022. He was born May 8, 1943 in Detroit, MI to his parents Stanley and Ruth.  He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Pat Soby. He graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI with Bachelors' degree in Marketing and Business. John was a...

Nov 8, 2022

Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Leo known by friends as Levi, sadly passed away at the age of 74 with his family by his side.

A loving son, brother, husband, dad, friend but his most important job was Popo to little Zachary and Sammi Jo.

Born October 31, 1948, in Aransas Pass, Tx to Leopoldo and...

Nov 8, 2022

Elouise Boling of Rockport, TX, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2022. around 3:00 PM. She was born in Premont, TX, on July 7, 1939 to Lois and Harold Langen. She graduated from Falfurrias High School in 1957 and attended Texas A. & I. for two years. Elouise married David “Ike” Boling, on Sept. 4, 1959. In 1980, she...

Nov 5, 2022

Suzet Marquez, 71, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 5, 2022. She was born on December 22, 1950 to William Everett and Mable Emma McClellan in St. Augustine, Florida. She was married to her beloved husband Tomas for many years. Suzet was a home health provider and dedicated her life to helping others. Suzet was...

Nov 4, 2022

Carol Jean Allen, 78, of Rockport, passed away on November 4 ,2022. She was born July 19,1944 in Forth Worth, Texas to Lloyd and Alzena McIntosh.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Roy Allen of Rockport, Tx; step son, Kim Allen and wife Linda of Beaumont, Tx; a brother, Jim McIntosh from Dallas, Tx; a...

Nov 4, 2022

Jacquelyn Keller Hawes, 92, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Joe Hawes, Sr. and her twin sister, Jonnalyn Keller Hawes. She leaves behind her son, Jerral Hawes (Pam) and daughter, Darlene Williams. Two granddaughters, Alicia Mougne (Steve) and Hannah Hawes (Tristan) and three great-grandchildren (Jacob, Joseph and...

Nov 3, 2022

Patricia D’Amato-Wright, age 58, of Fulton, Texas peacefully passed away on November 3rd in Corpus Christi, Texas.

She was born in Nyack, New York on November 27th, 1963 Patricia graduated from Tappan Zee High School and went on to the University of Houston so that she could be near her brothers who attended there. Patricia was married...

Oct 31, 2022

Charlene Lain, 81 of Portland, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was born April 2, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Joe Day and Thealan Day (Thackston).

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Lain; Parents; Sisters, and son in law, John Syma.

Left to cherish her memory is her...