Obituaries
Ruben Figueroa
Jul 2, 2021
DUE TO THE RAIN, BURIAL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
Burial will be held at 11:00a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Aransas Memorial Park
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Ruben Figueroa, 62 passed away July 2, 2021. He was born September 28, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Gabriel and Paula Zapata Figueroa.
He is preceded...
Jesse Ellis Goodman
Jul 1, 2021
Jesse Ellis Goodman of Rockport-Fulton, beloved son-father and friend left us in July of 2021.
Son of Danny "Ben" and Peggy Goodman, Jesse was born August 13, 1981, in Corpus Christi and spent his childhood in West Texas.
Jesse's greatest joy was his children: Ava, Danny, Jordan, Alana, and Jonathan "Jonny" Goodman. He took immense pride in their accomplishments and treasured every...
Juanita Jimenez
Jul 1, 2021
On July 1, 2021, Juanita “Janie” Jimenez passed away peacefully at age 72 surround by her family and her cats, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janie, a long time Port Aransas resident, was loved and loved everyone she met.
Janie shared her life with her devoted husband, Hernan Jimenez of 28 years. She was a life-long...
Philip Williams
Jun 29, 2021
Aransas Pass, Texas
Philip Alton Williams, 84 passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021. He was born September 29, 1936 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Robert Adrian Williams and Mary Eileen Kenny Williams. He was a longtime resident, former owner and operator of Phil’s Auto, Big Daddy’s Ice Cream Shop and Family Swim Center in Aransas...
Valerie Longoria
Jun 29, 2021
Valerie Marie Longoria, 20 months, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2021. Valerie was born on October 2, 2019, to parents Quinn Juarez and Alec Longoria, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Valerie was preceded in death by her mother’s great-grandmother Raquel Juarez; great aunt Gloria Juarez. Her father's grandmother, Laura Shake Longoria and...
Margaret Hammett
Jun 28, 2021
Rockport, Texas
Margaret Susan Ralph Hammett (Peggy), passed away on June 28, 2021. She was born June 16, 1939, in Highland Park, IL., to Mildred and George Ralph.
Peggy earned an Associates of Arts Degree in Dental Hygiene from Del Mar College. Later, she earned both a Bachelor's of Science degree and a Master's Degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She taught special education in...
Zalena Khan
Jun 21, 2021
Zalena Ali Khan, 90 passed away June 21, 2021. She was born December 25, 1930 to Jaffar and Fahiman Ali.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Hamid Khan and daughter, Salisha Nagir.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her son, Hamid Khan; daughter, Joannie Ramcharan; brother, Saffral Ali; sisters, Denira Biffna,...
Donna Gollihar
Jun 21, 2021
Donna Jean Gollihar, 53, of Rockport, passed away on June 21, 2021. She was born April 18. 1968 in Aransas Pass, Texas to parents Elizabeth and Jimmy Ramsey.
She is preceded in death by her father Jimmy Max Ramsey.
Left to cherish her memory is her sons, Steven (Brittany) Martinez, and Brandan Martinez; daughter, Megan...
Robert Poulin
Jun 20, 2021
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Robert Eugene Poulin announces his passing on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the young age of 35.
Robert was born in Bremerton, Washington. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Ingleside, Texas. He worked various jobs in his young life and made a...
Juanito Rodriguez
Jun 19, 2021
Juanito “Juan” Rodriguez, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2021, at the age of 71. Juan was born on July 8, 1949, in Robstown, Texas to Paula and Mario Rodriguez.
He is preceded in death by both his parents; brothers, Manuel, Martin, and Jesus Rodriguez.
Juan was the man, the myth, and the legend. He...
Jean Frazee
Jun 18, 2021
Our family is blessed to have had you for over 100 years. We know you are rejoicing with the loved ones that have gone before.
Jean Aileen McMichael Dutsch Frazee fell asleep on 18 June and woke up in heaven with all of her loved ones that went before. She passed peacefully in her sleep in Rockport,...
James Barkley
Jun 17, 2021
Rockport, Texas
James Neal Barkley, 79, passed away on June 17, 2021, in Rockport, Texas, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Houston, Texas, on June 19, 1941, to Jesse Barkely and Mable Marie Barkley. After serving in the Army in Germany, he returned to Houston where he met his wife, Ann Strader Barkley, to whom he was...
Kwamin "Russo" Nobbie
Jun 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Kwamin “Russo” Nobbie announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the young age of 42.
Russo was born in Boston but raised locally in the Gregory-Portland area. He worked various jobs in the refinery and oilfield industry throughout his life.
He was a...
Phia Nguyen
Jun 15, 2021
Phia Nguyen, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021. He was born July 1, 1928, in Bình Định, Vietnam. He immigrated to the United States in 1986 and lived in California for one year before becoming a permanent resident of Rockport, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother: Xôm Nguyên, wife:...
Ayrik Parr
Jun 15, 2021
Ayrik Parr, 27,was called to his eternal resting place on June 15, 2021. He entered this world on November 20, 1993 in San Antonio Texas born to Melissa Parr. He was proceeded in death by his grandfather Doyle Parr Sr. He is survived by his mother Melissa Parr, grandmother Martha Parr, aunt Ranay Parr, uncle Doyle Parr Jr and...
Dorthy Boudoin
Jun 15, 2021
Dorthy Jane Boudoin, 81, of Aransas Pass, TX passed away on June 15, 2021. Dorthy was born September 29, 1939, at home in Goldthwaite, TX to the late Ainsworth and Ina Fay Murphy. She attended Aransas Pass schools where she excelled playing the clarinet in the band and lettered four years in varsity basketball. It was during that time...
James Gurley
Jun 13, 2021
Rockport, Texas
James Cleo ( JC ) Gurley, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2021. James was born on September 5, 1931, to parents Harry James Gurley and Viola Irene Thornton in Portland, Texas.
James is preceded in death by His parents, his sister Elizabeth Jane Nesbitt, Son-In-Law Jerry E Place,...
Brenda Hawkins
Jun 12, 2021
Brenda Lee Hawkins, 70 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 12, 2021. She was born April 9, 1951 in Ballinger, Texas. She was a long-time resident of San Angelo, TX and Rockport-Fulton, TX. She was an amazing Mother, Sister, MeMe and Friend to many. Her smile and laugh will always be remembered by all....
Mildred Gilden
Jun 11, 2021
Mildred Inez Wright Gilden
Mildred Inez Wright Gilden was born September 26, 1924, in Poplar Branch, North Carolina to Daniel and Mildred Wright. She passed away on June 11, 2021, at home with her family.
Inez was involved in sports and many clubs in Griggs High School. She played basketball, she was Senior Editor of the...
Travis Smith
Jun 10, 2021
Travis Lee Smith, age 88, passed into his eternal heavenly home on June 10, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas, by natural causes, not from Covid-19.
Travis was born in Rockport, Texas, on June 24, 1932, to Sadie and Somer Smith of Rockport. He graduated from Rockport High School and attended Texas A&M and Texas A &I Universities, before being...