Joseph Vincent DeBellas

Joseph Vincent DeBellas was born in Corpus Christi on November 12, 1953, and passed away at the age of 72 on April 2, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Joseph V. DeBellas, his mother Gladys Lee Certain, his stepfather Robert Certain, his sister Carol DeBellas; and his brother Bronson Certain.

He is survived by his wife, Maria (Nori) DeBellas

His son Joseph DeBellas, Jr. (his wife, Natalie)

His daughter Laura Carroll (her husband Collier)

His daughter Stephanie Ynfante (her husband Benny)

Grandchildren Dallin, Dani, Coll, Kynslee, Bay, Rook and Winn.

He is also survived by his stepchildren Mario Morales (his wife Brenda)

Robert Arguijo

Mike Morales (his wife Jessica)

Stepgrandchildren Naomi, Cloe and Fisher

Joe graduated in 1971 from Richard King High School and attended DeMar College and was a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi.

Afterwards Joe began his career in the Oil and Gas industry as a Geo Tech for Texas Oil and Gas Corp and later became a Professional Landman, working for such companies as Exxon Oil and Gas, TXO Production and Enron Oil & Gas, and Murphy Oil. He was also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Landman (AAPL)

Joe became very successful late in his career and then retired to his ranch near Alice, Texas.

Joe was not a traveler but was just happy and content being at his ranch with his two dogs, two cats, and his exotic animals and was always more than willing to show anyone around the ranch as he loved visitors, especially friends and family.

His 7 grandchildren became a large part of his life after his retirement whether it be their scholastic or athletic endeavors which he was always eager to attend be it baseball, basketball, or soccer games and then at times caddying for his young grandson when he became interested in golf. He was so proud of his seven grandchildren and was sure along with his own children that he had left his legacy which so important to him.

Joe himself was an excellent athlete excelling in golf, softball and racquetball. While being a years long member of the Downtown YMCA where he honed his racquetball skills. He was also a part President and Club Champion of River Hills Country Club.

Joe’s community involvements were always within the Calallen area where he coached little league baseball and was delighted to see some of his players advance and become good high school players and made sure that everyone knew that he once coached that kid as he would say.

During his retirement he devoted many hours as a Board Member of the Driscoll Children’s Hospital as well as his generosity and service to Ronald McDonald House.

The family requests that any voluntary donations be made to Ronald McDonald House, 3402 Ft. Worth St., Corpus Christi, TX 78411. A Celebration of Joe’s Life will take place on June 20, 2026, at River Hills Country Club.