Obituaries

Ruben Figueroa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...