Obituaries
Richard Huddleston
May 11, 2021
Richard Dean Huddleston, 67 passed away May 11, 2021. He was born January 12, 1954 in Victoria, Texas to John and Eunice Rooks Huddleston.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 37 years, Diane Huddleston; son, John Aaron Huddleston of Alice; daughter, Leigh...

Florence Sharkey
May 10, 2021
Florance Melissa Sharkey
Melissa Sharkey died May 10, 2021, at her home in Rockport, Texas, from natural causes. She has entered the peace that passeth all understanding, eternal life with Jesus Christ. Melissa was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, where she was graduated from Leon High School and the Florida State University earning an undergraduate degree in Political Science. Beginning her professional career as a legislative aide to the former State Representative Ted...
Delbert Smithey, Jr
May 6, 2021
Delbert Darrell Smithey, Jr passed away on May 6, 2021, at the age of 71 after a short battle with cancer. His son dutifully cared for him during these last weeks of his life. Darrell was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass and knew the local waterways as well as anyone. A lover of the outdoors...
Denise Wagner
May 5, 2021
Denise Haley Wagner, 67, daughter of the late Yvonne and Joe Haley, born on June 17, 1953 passed away peacefully in her home in Aransas Pass, TX on May 5, 2021.
She was a graduate of Aransas Pass High School in 1972. Denise went on to work in her family business. She was married to her soul...
Bobby Close Jr.
May 4, 2021
On Tuesday May 4, 2021, Bobby Lawrence Close, Jr was released from his pain and is now perfect and full of joy in Heaven. He was born on August 26, 1959 to Bobby Lawrence Close, Sr and Joyce Warden Close of Rockport, TX.
Bobby, (Larry to his family), lived most of his life in Rockport, TX. He...
Sylvia Everett
May 4, 2021
Sylvia passed away quietly in her home on May 4, 2021. A memorial service will be Friday May 14, 2021 at 11 AM at the First United Methodist Church at 523 S 8th St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336.
Sylvia Louise Runte Everett was born August 21, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois to Elwin Clifford Runte and...
George Kain
May 2, 2021
Aransas Pass, Texas
George Edward Kain was called home to be with his Lord on May 2, 2021. George was born June 8, 1936, in Old Gulf, Texas to George and Annie Shelby Kain. He was the youngest of four children. The three oldest were all girls. George attended grades one through six at Matagorda Elementary School....
Joseph Costain
Apr 30, 2021
Joseph Michael Costain
11/26/62- 04/30/21
Joseph Michael Costain was born November 26, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska to Audrey Mae Costain. Having lived in Nebraska, California, and Iowa, Aransas Pass, Texas was where he made his final home. While he made a lot of friends (and enemies) during his life...
Raymond Tijerina
Apr 30, 2021
Raymond Tijerina,87, passed away on April 30, 2021, in Portland, Tx. He was born and raised in Sinton, Tx., on July 24, 1933, to parents Isabel and Simon Tijerina.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents Isabel and Simon; his wife, Andrea Tijerina; daughter, Irma; sisters Janie Garces; Lola Gutierrez and Lupina Esparza; brothers, David Tijerina and...
James Bauknight
Apr 30, 2021
James N. Bauknight, 61, passed away April 30, 2021, he was born to parents Patricia and James D. Bauknight on March 20, 1960, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.
He is preceded in death by his father James D. Bauknight.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Sue Ann; daughters, Ashley Grandey (Ian) and...
Martha Contreras
Apr 29, 2021
Martha Patricia Contreras, 66, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2021. Martha was born on August 7, 1954, in Valle Hermoso Tamps, Mexico, to parents Santiago Fuentes and Carmen Fuentes.
Martha is preceded in death by parents, Santiago Fuentes and Carmen Fuentes; husband, Salvador Contreras, Sr.; brothers, Eleazar Fuentes, and Abel Fuentes; sister, Griselda...
Homer Higdon, Jr.
Apr 29, 2021
Homer Lee Higdon Jr., age 78, born March 25, 1943, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Fulton, TX at home. Homer, a steadfast figure to his family is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Joyce , daughter Robyn Shepherd, and sister Georgia Robison-Higdon.
Homer was preceded in death by his parents Homer Lee Higdon Sr and Geneva Jo Higdon-Harris, sister Guyla Cecile Higdon-Michels, and son Homer Lee Higdon III.
Homer is also survived...
Virginia (Hettie) Fulfer
Apr 28, 2021
“Virginia (Hettie) Fulfer, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in Sodville, TX on October 14, 1929, she was the daughter of Hal and Ferne Tilley. She attended nursing school, where she graduated as an LVN, and went on to retire from Heartland Nursing Home.
She was an avid collector, gardener, and...
Glen Sain
Apr 28, 2021
Rockport, Texas
Glen Dale Sain, 78, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2021. Glen was born on October 28, 1942 to parents, Robert Sain and Pauline Williams.
Glen is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory is his family and friends.
There are no services at this time....
Thomas Portorenski, Sr.
Apr 27, 2021
Thomas Joseph Potorenski, Sr. age 83 passed away on April 27, 2021, in Ingleside, Texas at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on November 30, 1937, to Edward Ignatius Potorenski and Mary McGlone in the city of New York, NY. Thomas was the only son and second born of three. He...
Roy Fisher Jr.
Apr 27, 2021
Roy Fisher, Jr. was born in Eagle Grove, IA, August 17, 1934. He grew up in that community and following graduation from Eagle Grove High School attended Junior College and joined the U.S. Navy. He married the former Delores Ransford of Spirit Lake, IA in 1953 while stationed in Bremerton, WA. While in the Navy he served as...
Maree Fischer
Apr 26, 2021
Maree Anne (M.A.) Fischer passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 26, 2021. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 7th at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport.
M.A. was born to Ralph and Dorothy (Colwell) Webber on August 31, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois. An only child, she grew...
Nancy Soward
Apr 26, 2021
Nancy Louise Soward, 59, passed away on April 26, 2021. Nancy was born February 16, 1962, to William E. O’Donnell and Francis Ruth Davis in Beeville, Tx.
Nancy graduated from Gregory Portland High School in 1980. She loved to paint portraits. She enjoyed the company of dog.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
...Diana Pittman
Apr 25, 2021
Diana Alicia Vela- Pittman age 67 died on April 25, 2021 in Missouri City, Texas at Windsor Quail Valley Post Acute Healthcare Center.
She was born on July 15, 1953 to Fileberto and Aurora Vela in the town of Mathis, Texas. Diana was the oldest of five daughters she graduated Gregory High School. After graduation Diana pursued...