Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

Valerie Elizabeth Jolin, 42, passed away on March 2, 2021. Valerie was born on September 26, 1978, in Minot, North Dakota to parents, Charles and Lynn Jolin.

Left to cherish her memories are her parents; sister, Stephanie; and nephew, Evan.

Valerie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Mar 2, 2021

Jordan Jay Fisher, 50, passed away March 2, 2021 in Key West, Florida. She was born March 4, 1970 in Houston, Texas to James Ray and Sandra Herod Jay.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John E. and Lena M. Jay; maternal grandparents, Ellis B. and Audrey Herod; and sister, Stephanie Jay Hill.

Mar 2, 2021

The sun rose for William L. Ulch, Sr., Sept. 8, 1934 and the sun set March 2, 2021, 86 yrs. old Dad (Pops, as we all called him), was one of the few remaining original families of Port Aransas but preferred to keep to himself and was an unsung hero in keeping Port A going back in the day,...

Feb 28, 2021

Nora Margot Dodgen, 70 passed away February 28, 2021. She was born August 8, 1950 in Donna, Texas to Fidel and Leonor Garcia Solis.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Lee Dodgen; sons, Christopher Dodgen, Tomas Dodgen; daughter, Brianna Dodgen; brothers, Fidel Solis, Jr., Rolando Solis; sisters, Norelia Solis, Norena Solis; grandchildren, Cailynn, Ashlynn, Madilynn, Sophia;...

Feb 27, 2021

Leslie Cornelius Phillips, 84, went home to be with his Lord on February 27, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1936 to parents Dorothy and Leslie Phillips in Luling, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie C Phillips and Dorothy E. Farr; his son Larry Phillips; his brother Hughes H. Phillips, his twin...

Feb 26, 2021

Yolanda Lopez, 69, was called to her eternal resting place on February 26, 2021. She entered this world on March 16, 1951 in Taft, TX, born to Martin and Gloria Rodriguez.

She was a loving, compassionate, strong woman who always wanted to reach out and help in some way, whether it was preparing a meal, donations, or...

Feb 26, 2021

Nguyet My Nguyen, 52, beloved Father, Son, and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2021. He entered this world on November 19, 1968 in Saigon, Vietnam. He is survived by his Mother, Bau Nguyen, Wife, Thu Huong Pham, Sons Nhut Pham (wife Meghan Pham), Viet Nguyen (wife Sonia Nguyen), Nam Nguyen, Duc Nguyen (wife...

Feb 23, 2021

Karen Elizabeth Peterson, 74, of Ingleside, TX, passed away on February 23, 2021. Karen was born October 26, 1946, in Corpus Christi, TX to John and Dorothy Grissom Henderson, who preceded her in death. Karen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Peterson; her children:  John Peterson (Kristi) of Shiner, Laura Swink (Bubba) of Cibolo, Matthew Peterson (Elaine) of Ingleside, Kurt Peterson of...

Feb 23, 2021

Port Aransas, Texas

Timothy Michael Johns, 30, passed away on February 23, 2021, in Port Aransas, Texas. Timothy was born on December 18, 1990, to Robyn McKinney.

Timothy has left to cherish his memory mother, Robyn McKinney; son, Jax Dale Johns and his mother, Ashlee Jackson; sisters, Monica Johns, and Kailey McKinney; brother, Gregory Johns and Christopher Johns; beloved extended family, Grant,...

Feb 23, 2021

Janet Haseman Taylor passed away on Tuesday, February 23, at her home in Rockport. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last six months. Janet was born on October 12, 1946, in Corpus Christi, Texas to John Diederich Haseman III and Verna Brundrett Haseman. Janet was a teacher for 34 years, 30 of which were in...

Feb 21, 2021

Crystal Ann Bath,41, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. She was born on June 21, 1979 in Redwing, Minnesota to parents, Cynthia Bath and Michel McDonnel.

Crystal was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Bath, her grandmother, Betty Carter, and friend Mark Phelps. Survivors include her mother and father, Mike and...

Feb 20, 2021

Norma Frances Vance, a retired long-time resident of Ingleside on the Bay, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 76.   Norma was born in Mexia, Texas on May 30, 1944.

Norma enjoyed traveling with her husband prior to his passing in 2008.  They traveled and camped all over the...

Feb 19, 2021

Helen Sacchi Statesir passed away on February 19, 2021 in Portland, Texas at the age of 90. Helen was born May 30, 1930 in N.Y. City. She was raised in Freehold, N.J. where she graduated high school in 1948. She married her high school sweetheart, William A. “Bill” Statesir, Jr. on September 23, 1950 and was a super homemaker...

Feb 18, 2021

Rockport, Texas

Rockport resident Mary Ann Hedge passed away on February 18, 2021. Mary Ann would have been 88 on her birthday this Sunday, February 28.

Mrs. Hedge is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Raymond R. Hedge, and sisters Patsy Rynazewski and Sally Costello.

Mary Ann is survived by her five...

Feb 17, 2021

Kathryn Ruth Nielsen, 68, passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2021 while traveling with her husband in Rockport, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She was a giving and kind-hearted person, always putting others before herself. She enjoyed camping, especially in the Minocqua area, spending time with family, especially her two granddaughters, and playing...

Feb 17, 2021

Donald Lee Rice, 70 years old, passed away in Rockport Fulton, TX on February 17, 2021 from a heart attack. He was born October 23, 1950 to Douglas and Winnie Rice in San Antonio, TX. He was an Air Force Veteran and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service on Perrin Beitel Rd. in San Antonio. He Retired in...

Feb 17, 2021

Willie Rinche passed away in his sleep surrounded by family at his home in Rockport, TX on February 17, 2021. Willie's Rockport roots ran deep! He was born February 16, 1953 at Dr. Wood's office in downtown Rockport to Jose Rinche and Mamie.

Benavides Rinche and raised with nine siblings. As a youth, he worked from 4 am...

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas Leonard Meglen Jr., 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, at his home in Portland, Texas after a seven-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Thomas was born on May 20, 1961, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas L. Meglen Sr. and Gwen Meglen. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Suzanne Meglen; their children Shaun Meglen, Lindsay...

Feb 16, 2021

Gregory, TX-

Noemi Leiva passed away on February 16, 2021 at home from Stomach Cancer. She was born on October 17, 1967 in Gregory, TX to Lydia Leiva Sotello.

Preceded in death by grandmother, Manuela Leiva; brother-in-law, Robert Arredondo.

She is survived by her children, Johnny Leiva and Ashley Leiva; brothers, Noe Leiva...

Feb 14, 2021

Frank Lynch passed away in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2021 on the 65th anniversary of marriage to his beloved Mary John.

At the request of the family, no public services will be held.

Francis Lawrence “Frank” Lynch was born in Brooklyn, NY to Francis Dominic and May Lynch on February...