Obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Steve Dalton, a man of few words but countless one-liners…passed away at his home on Friday, August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on November 2, 1945 to parents Rayburn Kay Dalton and Thelma Mae Dalton.

Steve was born at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas and spent his youth...

Aug 3, 2020

Harry Hickman II was born in Bossier City, LA. He grew up in Austin TX. He worked for IBM for 20 years. After IBM he opened a BBQ restaurant in Willow City, TX. He later retired in Port Aransas. If you knew Harry you knew some of his favorite things to do included playing dominoes, and gardening. He raised...

Aug 1, 2020

Cordelia Ann Boyce was born August 16, 1939 in Oklahoma to Lumie and Isabelle Dollar. She passed peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Corpus Christi Texas.

Cordi was a loving, strong-willed, beautiful woman whose love for her children and grand children was evident in every aspect of her life.

Family...

Aug 1, 2020

Fredrick Theodore Mathews, 85 passed away August 1, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fred collected nicknames like rich folks collect fine wines such as: Manny, Bud, Tex, Honey, Rooster, U.F., Babe, Dad, Daddy, Pop, Papa, Grandpa, Gimpo and The King of Snacks, there are others too but they are a bit indelicate.

Fred was born August 21, 1934...

Jul 31, 2020

John Wayne Knostman, 81, beloved husband and devoted father was called to his eternal resting place on July 31, 2020. He entered this world on November 1, 1938, in Houston, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Jack and Marian Knostman; brothers, Gary Knostman and Roy Knostman.

He leaves behind to cherish his...

Jul 31, 2020

Robert Irl Palmer, 67, of Rockport,TX passed away  on July 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He entered this world on August 19, 1952 in Aransas County, TX born to Robert Palmer and Alice Kelly. He is preceded in death by Robert Palmer (father),Roy Palmer (brother) and Mary D. Palmer (step mother). He is survived by his mother,, Alice...

Jul 30, 2020

Rockport, Texas

Mary Frances Flores Nava, 61, sadly passed away July 30, 2020. She was born March 20, 1959 in Rockport to Willie and Elvira Flores, Sr. Frances was known for her contagious smile and her love for one another especially her grandchildren who she adored. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38...

Jul 30, 2020

Rockport, Texas

Antonia Ganceres, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2020. Antonia was born on March 17, 1927, to parents Julian and Ofelia Martinez in Dinero, Texas.

Antonia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesus Ganceres; parents, Julian and Ofelia Martinez; brothers, Julian Martinez and Santiago Martinez; sisters, Delfina Del Bosquez, Margarita Garcia...

Jul 28, 2020

Aloha Oe to my loving husband, Leonard A. Wood. Born April 29, 1938- Died July 28, 2020.

As his wife, Alberta K. Wood, we enjoyed 54 years together.

He served at Hickam Air Force base in Honolulu from 1961-1964. He loved meeting with the "locals" there and we got to meet each other at gatherings....

Jul 27, 2020

Lou Eric Hilzinger, 71, beloved father and grandfather, was called to join his wife Cristi Joyce (Teller) Hilzinger on July 27, 2020. Lou entered this world on September 25, 1948, in Colón, Panamá. He was born to Lew Hilzinger of Bridgeport, Connecticut and Carolina Hilzinger of Colón , Panamá. He is survived by his sister Marcela Elena Broe, his...

Jul 27, 2020

Charles Milton Chapin passed away peacefully at his residence in Rockport, Texas 7-27-2020.

Charles “Charlie” Chapin was born in Parsons, KS on July 23, 1943 to Mildred Faye Cook Chapin and Charles Rowe Chapin., He graduated from Oswego High School in 1964, He attended Parsons Community College. He married Mary June Hoobler on February 19, 1967 in...

Jul 27, 2020

William Edward Russell, 79, passed away July 27, 2020. He was born September 5, 1940 in Freer, Texas. He attended Kingsville High School and Texas A&I University. He proudly served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked for The Associates 31 years and got to travel extensively, but he found his real home in Port...

Jul 27, 2020

Hector Eugene Nava, Jr., 42. “Lolo,” sadly passed away July 27, 2020.  He was born November 11, 1977 in Corpus Christi Texas to Hector and Frances Nava. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lundyn Jade Nava and his father Hector Nava, Sr., grandparents Rudy and Clara Nava and grandmother Elvira Flores. His aunt Teresa Flores and uncles...

Jul 26, 2020

With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the peaceful passing of Lisa Ramona Torres (51) of Aransas Pass, Texas on July 26, 2020 at her home with her loving husband, Telesforo Torres III, by her side. Lisa Ramona Torres was born December 8, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Alvaro Gilberto “el Bandito” Medina and Laura Alaniz both residents of...

Jul 25, 2020

John Michael Warren, 70, of Aransas Pass, passed away July 25, 2020.  He was born August 10, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas to James W. and Nora Jackson Warren.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Warren; brother, James R. Warren; sister, Margaret Garrett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49...

Jul 23, 2020

Rosina “Rose” Francis Heslep passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Christs Spohn Hospital Shoreline.

She was born October 21, 1937, in Yoakum, Texas daughter of the late William and Albina Matocha.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed and survived by her son Robert Heslep, Jr. and daughters Shirley Heslep, Diana...

Jul 22, 2020

Chris Pahany, 48, of Rockport, passed away July 22, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Chris was born November 10, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, to Arpad and Kay Pahany. He graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School in 1989. He continued on to the University of Texas at Austin on an ROTC scholarship and graduated in 1994 with...

Jul 22, 2020

Sherry Lynn Garcia, 64, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt was called to her eternal resting place on July 22, 2020.  She entered this world on January 13, 1956 in Aransas Pass, TX born to Edward and Louise Woodruff.  She is survived by her ever-loving husband Bobby Garcia; children, Lisa (Ernest Flores) Bonneau, Michael (Megan) Torres, Kimberly...

Jul 21, 2020

Nilda Andrade, 47, passed away on July 21, 2020. She was born January 17, 1973 in Sinton, Texas, to Inderso and Estella Silvas.

Nilda graduated High School from Refugio and then worked in the childcare industry and loved every one of her “Kids”. She was a proud member of Landmark Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Aransas Pass, Texas and...

Jul 21, 2020

Gale Abernathy (Abby), 66 of Bardolph, Illinois, passed away on July 21, at his home in Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Gale; his brother, Carl Ray; and sister, Diana Lemley. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 30 years, Brenda Krull. Together they raised three kids - Jennifer, Steven and Christopher....