Walter & Vicki

Heinrich

Walter Joseph Heinrich passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and entered the US Navy in August, 1953.

Vicki Adams Heinrich passed away on November 13, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Corpus Christi with her parents at the age of 3.

They shared 70 years of marriage and built a life centered on their love for each other and sharing that love with their family and friends. Their bond was too strong for one to be without the other and we find comfort that they are once again reunited.

In the Spring of 1956, while stationed at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Walt met Vicki as she was on a date with his Navy buddy. She saved food from her meal to bring back to him in the room he was sharing with his buddy. Vicki would say, “I felt sorry for him and gave him a slice of pizza.” Love at first sight and the beginning of a wonderful life together.

In 1956, at the age of 17, Vicki graduated from W.B. Ray High School and they married on May 29, 1956. Immediately following their wedding, Walt received orders for Hawaii where they lived for two years.

Their lives were filled with many adventures and living life to its fullest. Walt and Vicki enjoyed traveling the world and camping in their trailer and motorhome, making it to almost all 50 states. However, their family was the treasure of their hearts and they took great joy in their lives and accomplishments.

They were both funny, kind and spirited as well as having the rare gift of making others feel welcome. Their humor was lively, kindness sincere and spirit uncommonly bright.

They are survived by their children: Karen Heinrich Andrews (Trey), Gary Heinrich, Bret Heinrich & Kim Heinrich; grandchildren: Hollis Andrews (Melissa) and Allison Andrews Cruger (Travis); great granddaughters: Lana Cruger, Sadie Cruger, Holland Cruger and Ava Andrews; Vicki’s sister: Benita Adams Mendell; great-nephew: Dylan Mendell; Walt’s brother: Steven Heinrich (Lea); and nephews: Greg, Bryan & Christopher.

Pallbearers are: Homer (Trey) Andrews, Dr. Joe Bailey, Merrell Clark, Sam Clark, Travis Cruger, Donnie Hoelscher, Mike Lyons, Paul Owens, Gary Palmer, Rick Rogers, Jim Stone and Colten Tomasello.

A joint service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sawyer George Funeral, 12497 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi with a veteran’s service to follow for Walt at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 Up River Road in Corpus Christi.

In lieu of flowers and in order to continue their Christmas magic and gift giving, the family requests that donations be made to: Driscoll Children’s Hospital c/o Toy Room, 3533 South Alameda, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411.