Obituaries

Rosemary Goodwin

Rosemary Goodwin

Aug 30, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Rosemary, our beautiful mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She left this earthly plane suddenly, Aug. 30, 2021, due to complications of pneumonia/COVID-19. She began this life on Jan. 17, 1956 in Weymouth, MA, born to John & Mary Lou Raples as their second daughter. She relished in...

Braylee Martinez

Braylee Martinez

Aug 30, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Braylee Amara Martinez, 2 months, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. Braylee entered the world on  June 18, 2021, to her loving parents, Israel and Brittany Martinez.

Left to cherish her precious memories is her sister, Riley Ann Martinez; grandparents, Nati and  David Berthelot, Rhonda and Howard Cardwell and Bert Bell; great-grandparents, Flora and...

David Elizondo

David Elizondo

Aug 30, 2021

David Elizondo – April 2, 1958 – August 30, 2021

On August 30, 2021, David Elizondo went to be with our Lord. He was a devoted son, husband, and father, as well as a loving brother and uncle. He adored his four grandchildren and they loved their Pops.

He worked with the same company, Tideport Distributing for 33...

Tsianenia (Nina) Hudson

Tsianenia (Nina) Hudson

Aug 30, 2021

Tsianenia (Nina) Hudson

Nina Hudson passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She had suffered from heart disease for many years.  She was born on October 31, 1951, to J.D. Fogg and Betty Fogg Campbell in Golden Meadow, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by both parents, brother Frank Fogg, step-father Doug Campbell and by only several...

Bennie Moore

Bennie Moore

Aug 30, 2021

Bennie Juanice Moore passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2021. She was born June 28, 1930, to Velma Turner Barrett and Fred Barrett, in Garrison, Texas. She moved to Rockport with her family in 1956 from East Texas. To know Bennie was to love her and be loved by her. Bennie took special care of all...

Steven Taylor

Steven Taylor

Aug 30, 2021

Steven Lee Taylor of Ingleside, Texas passed away at age 56 on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born into a strict military family at Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1965, Steve grew up moving every few years all across the United States and overseas in France and Japan. As a young man, Steve trained in the culinary arts and...

Florentino Esquivel Sr.

Florentino Esquivel Sr.

Aug 30, 2021

Florentino Esquivel Sr, was born on May 14, 1945 to Theodore Esquivel, and Estella Longoria in Aransas Pass, Texas. He was a devoted Son, Husband, and Father, as well as a loving brother, and uncle. He adored his ten grandchildren and they loved their grandpa.

He worked as a fireman in Aransas Pass back in the 70's,...

Kenneth Roberts

Kenneth Roberts

Aug 29, 2021

Kenneth Raymond Roberts

Ken was born on December 5, 1945, in Eagle Lake, Texas to D.H. and Agnus Roberts. He graduated from Rockport High School before joining the United States Marine Corp. He honorably served in Viet Nam as an Aircraft Electrician. He later graduated from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, where he met his wife Linda....

Debra Young

Debra Young

Aug 29, 2021

Debra Ann Young went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2021. Debra was born on September 14, 1959, to parents, Elvin Young and Lucille Benitez in Aransas Pass, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her father, Elvin Young; two brothers, Paul Alan Young (Tinsy), and Elvin Young Jr.; grandparent, Pablo Benitez.

Left to cherish her loving memory are her children, Robert Lopez, and...

Juan (Johnny) Avitia

Juan (Johnny) Avitia

Aug 28, 2021

Ingleside, Texas

Juan (Johnny) Avitia, 49, of Ingleside, Texas passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Corpus Christi Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1972, to Jose and Clemencia Avitia. Johnny was a man of God who lived his life helping others in any way that he could. Johnny’s favorite pastime was fishing with his family.

Johnny is...

Charles Richie

Charles Richie

Aug 28, 2021

Charles Everett Richie, age 80, of Rockport, Texas, passed away August 28, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was married to Patricia Lynne Richie for over 60 years.

Surviving besides his wife are his children, Robin Stewart, married to David Stewart, Charlene Mohrle, and his son Charles E. Richie, Jr. married to Tiffany Richie; his...

Wilda Cole

Wilda Cole

Aug 28, 2021

Wilda D Cole, 86, of Portland, TX, passed away on August 28th, 2021. She was born in Joes, CO on the family farm on April 4th, 1935 where she was raised by her parents Alice Nowak Davis and Vida Leslie Davis. She was married to Milton B Cole Jr. on July 13th, 1968. Wilda graduated from Central Business College...

Wanda Perry

Wanda Perry

Aug 28, 2021

Wanda Diane Perry, 75 passed away August 28, 2021. She was born September 21, 1945, in Taylor, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her Parents Vincent and Bobby Guica (Johnson); brother, Robert Guica.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Robert Perry and four grandchildren

No...

Mark Esterling

Mark Esterling

Aug 27, 2021

Mark Richard Esterling  passed away August 27, 2021 at the age of 53, after a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Meriel Esterling and brother Robert.

Mark spent most of his childhood overseas, including living in Indonesia and London, England, while his father worked for an oil company. The...

Phaedra (Deedee) Taylor

Phaedra (Deedee) Taylor

Aug 27, 2021

Phaedra DeeAnn Hudson Taylor “DeeDee” Phaedra Taylor, 52, of Ingleside, Texas entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 27, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1969, in Aransas Pass, Texas. She graduated from Ingleside High School in 1987 and then went on to college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi where she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Phaedra married...

Cory Zepeda

Cory Zepeda

Aug 25, 2021

Cory Jesus Galindo Zepeda (51) of Corpus Christi Tx, passed away into eternal life on Wednesday the 25 th of August at Christus Spohn South Hospital with his wife Jessica by his side. Cory was born in Aransas Pass, Tx on December 22, 1969. He was raised in Rockport Tx and lived there until he...

Johnny Melton

Johnny Melton

Aug 25, 2021

Johnny Leon Melton was born December 13, 1950, to Dillard Leon (Johnnie) and Stella Cargill Melton in Snyder, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Melton, of Aransas Pass, Texas, his children Courtney and Chris Melton, their families, and numerous grandchildren. Johnny loved being a Dad, but nothing in the world made him happier than being with his...

Jose Salas Sr.

Jose Salas Sr.

Aug 24, 2021

Jose Manuel Salas, 53 went to be with our Lord on August 24, 2021. He was born September 13, 1967, in Freeport Texas to Cipriano Salas Jr and Gloria Villanueva Martinez.

Jose was an outstanding Crane Operator for over 25 years. Whenever he had the opportunity, he proudly taught young operators the trade. He was a devoted...

Chester Barre

Chester Barre

Aug 22, 2021

Chester Ralph Barre passed away on August 22, 2021, in Rockport, Texas.  He was born in Yoakum, Texas, on August 7, 1926, to Herman and Nellie Barre.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and educator and loved gardening, fishing and camping.  He was an active member of the Lions Club for over 65 years, holding every office...

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez

Aug 21, 2021

Jose A. Gonzalez, the son of Manuel Gonzalez of Corpus Christi, Texas, died on August 21, 2021.  Pepe was born on January 21, 1954, to Manuel Gonzalez and Maria Arrendondo.

Jose is survived by his wife, Luisa Gonzalez; Children. Mark Gonzalez, Terry Gonzalez, Liza Gonzalez, Cindy Gonzalez, Frank Perez, Rachel Perez, Mildred Yzaguirre, and Gilbert Flores; 27 Grandchildren, his...