Obituaries
Roberto Bran Morales
Apr 17, 2024
Reverend Roberto Bran Morales, age 84, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Antigua, Guatemala. Rev. Morales earned his bachelor’s degree from the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute and served as a dedicated minister, fostering spiritual growth within the communities of Lyford, Rockport,...
Paul Benavides
Apr 16, 2024
Paul Marcus Benavides,75, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2024. Paul was born on June 26, 1948, to parents Marcus and Susie Benavides in Aransas Pass, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents and all his brother and sisters.
Paul married the love of his life, Elvia Yolanda Benavides on March 22, 1978. He had a career as...
Sandra Jo Spells
Apr 13, 2024
Farewell my friend until we met again. We have been lucky to know and love you.Sandra Jo Spells, 77, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on April 13, 2024. Sandy was born on March 25, 1947 to parents of Joseph and Iva Haynie of Seadrift, Texas.She married Wesley Dean Spells on April 25, 1976. They had one daughter Holly Jo...
William "Bill" Torrens
Apr 12, 2024
William Knox Torrens Jr., of Rockport, TX, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Bellevue, PA, on August 25, 1946, William dedicated his life to his family, work, and service to his country.
As a proud veteran of the Army, Bill served his nation with honor for eight- and one-half years, reaching the rank...
Thalia Hilt
Apr 10, 2024
Thalia Joan Hilt, 90, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1934, in Lubbock, Texas, to parents, Hansel and Nellie Dodson.
Thalia is preceded in death by her husband Henry Hilt; ex-husband, William Turner; siblings, Larry Dodson, Reida Frank, Doris Wallac; daughters, Gayle Stone and Linda Turner; granddaughter,...
Jeffrey Buchanan
Apr 6, 2024
Jeffrey Dee Buchanan, born on November 16, 1951, in Clintwood, VA, lived most of his adult life as a hardworking individual who, after retirement, lived a quiet life in Rockport, TX., where he passed entering his eternal reward on April 6, 2024.
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Homer Dixon Buchanan & Geraldine Fleming Buchanan.
Jeff is survived by his...
Clarissa Rayne Torres
Apr 5, 2024
Clarissa Rayne Torres, 18 of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away April 5, 2024. She was born July 10, 2005 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from Aransas Pass High School and was in the process to begin her education in nursing.
She loved, flowers, but sunflowers were her favorite. She had a passion for all things outdoors, cooking, baking, fishing, all...
Benito Arispe III
Apr 4, 2024
It is with great sadness and much love that the family of Benito Arispe III, 56, announces his peaceful passing on April 4, 2024. "Little Benny" was born and raised in Fulton, Texas and graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School ('87), where he excelled in sports. He lived an adventurous life from Deep Sea Crew Fishing in Florida and Virginia to...
Rodney Peddycoart
Apr 4, 2024
Rodney(Rod) Allen Peddycoart, was born November 16, 1947 in Dawson, MN to Dorothy & Richard Peddycoart. Vining, MN is where he attended grade school, later the family moved to Blaine, MN. In 1971 Rod became a police officer in Glencoe, MN where he met his beloved wife Catheryne(Katie) O'Donell. Rod & Katie married May 1, 1974.
Rodney is preceded...
Socorro Lopez
Apr 4, 2024
Socorro M. Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Laredo, Texas, on July 10, 1948, Socorro was a proud Hispanic woman with roots tracing back to Mexico.
Socorro was a kind-hearted soul who always put others before herself. She was married to Cesar R. Lopez whom was the light of...
Richard Rudzinski
Apr 3, 2024
Richard Alfred Rudzinski, 83, born in Detroit, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 3rd at home with his friends and family, he was a long time resident of Rockport, TX. He was very loved, and lived an interesting, beautiful life. In his youth, he was an esteemed scientist who worked on the Mars Project and the Super Collider Project, and was...
Lisa Lynde Horner Franciskato
Apr 2, 2024
Lisa Lynde Horner Franciskato, age 70, born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 20, 1953, passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 2, 2024.
Lisa was preceded in death by her loving parents, Dwight Cooke Horner and Josephine Pace Horner; her paternal Grandparents, Oliver Howard Horner and Edna Cooke Horner, and her maternal Grandparents, Harry Herbert Pace and Ethlynde Bibb...
Thomas Nixon
Mar 31, 2024
Thomas Cantay “TC” Nixon passed away peacefully at the age of 77, surrounded by his family, on the evening of March 31st 2024. There could not have been a more fitting day to pass for such a God fearing Christian man than Easter Sunday.
TC was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
Zakary Kleinhans
Mar 29, 2024
Zakary Allan Kleinhans entered this world on October 31st, 1979, a Halloween treat to his delighted parents David and Susan Kleinhans. Zak went to sleep at his home in Port Aransas on March 28th and woke up in his new heavenly home on March 29th, 2024.
The son and lifelong best friend of a gypsy football coach, Zak attended several schools...
Damain Blanchard
Mar 28, 2024
Damain Gabriel Blanchard, 53 went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2024. He was born May 6, 1970 in Napoleonville, Louisiana. He moved to Texas in 1986 and was a graduate of Aransas Pass High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Blanchard. Damain is survived by his mother, Grettle Blanchard, his brother Shane Blanchard (Belinda), his...
Jose Rodriguez Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
Jose Rodriguez, Jr. passed away on March 28, 2024, in Portland, Texas at the age of 83.Son of Eluvina and Jose Rodriguez, he was born February 22, 1941, in Gregory, Texas. He graduated from Ingleside High School in 1959 and entered the Army shortly after, serving proudly during the Korean War aftermath. He would return home and earn his bachelor’s...
Ronald Barritt
Mar 27, 2024
Ronald Barritt, affectionately known as Shane, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth began on December 31, 1960, and after a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness, he peacefully departed from Corpus Christi on March 27, 2024.Shane's memory will forever be cherished by his...
Peter Capos
Mar 27, 2024
Peter John Capos passed away following a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. For all who know Pete understood he was very proud of his family and his career. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Business, served 4 years in the Air Force and retired from John Deer after 30 years of...
Ellen Happy
Mar 26, 2024
Ellen Kay Happy, age 80, of Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1943, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was Married to Gary M. Happy and had a wonderful marriage. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband Gary, and 2 sons, Scott Happy and Randy Happy.She is survived by her beloved grandchild,...
Juan Lozano
Mar 24, 2024
Juan Lozano (Elvis) Age 75 passed away March 24, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1948 to Santiago Lozano and Nieves Garza in Memphis, Texas.
He was married to his wife Rosalinda Lozano. He was a loving husband for 56 years.
He worked many years as a tugboat captain for the Great Lakes and many other companies. He enjoyed watching western...
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