Obituaries

Larry Cloyd Hower

Larry Cloyd Hower

Aug 1, 2023

Larry Cloyd Hower, 80, of Robstown, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2023.

Larry was born on June 2, 1943 to Newton and Kathleen Hower in McClure, Pennsylvania.

Larry served 10 years in the US Navy, from 1960 to 1970. In 1971, Larry met his wife, Linda, in Houston, Texas. They were later married in December 1972. Larry and Linda...

Annie M. Schonhoeft

Annie M. Schonhoeft

Jul 27, 2023

 

Annie Mary Schonhoeft, 86, passed away at her home on July 27, 2023. She was born on the family farm on September 14, 1936, to Joe and Theresa Bockholt Schonhoeft. She was a lifelong resident of Violet, Texas and a graduate of St. John’s High School in Robstown, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her two...

Helen Marie Orsak

Helen Marie Orsak

Jul 27, 2023

Helen Marie Orsak, 69, of Corpus Christi, was Heavenly embraced on July 27, 2023. She was born on January 13, 1954 to her parents, Johnnie and Irene Jedlicka.

Helen Marie Orsak lived a life full of joy and love. She loved baking, sewing, decorating, family gatherings and holiday celebrations; especially Christmas!! Her love for gardening led her on a long...

Donald David Ermis

Donald David Ermis

Jul 24, 2023

 

On September 17, 1945, the world welcomed Donald David Ermis, a soul whose life would be a testament to genuine human connection and service to others.

Don was born in Robstown, Texas and raised on a farm in Banquete, Texas, the youngest son of Vaclav and Theresa Ermis.

From his early days attending St. John’s Catholic School and Banquete...

Mary Chloe Crisp

Mary Chloe Crisp

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Chloe Crisp, age 92, our beloved mother and grandmother, affectionately called, "Granny", passed from this life to Heaven, on Sunday evening, July 23, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Tx. Mary Chloe was born on October 23, 1930, to Richard Douglas and Alice Bellows in Three Rivers, Texas.

Mary Chloe was married to Marcus “Tinker” Crisp on December 14, 1956...

Michael Eugene Stewart

Michael Eugene Stewart

Jul 20, 2023

 

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the untimely passing of Michael Stewart, fondly known as Mike, on July 20th, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado. At the age of only 62, his sudden departure has left his family and friends in profound shock and grief. He was born on March 6, 1961, in Laredo, Texas, to Buster and Hilda...

John Andrew Pavelka

John Andrew Pavelka

Jul 19, 2023

 

On Wednesday the 19th of July 2023, John Andrew Pavelka of Sandia, Texas departed this earthly life at the age of 74 years. He was born in Robstown, Texas on the 21st of January 1949 to George and Helen Urbanovsky Pavelka. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Robstown High School in 1967. He married Jerry...

Kenneth Gunderland

Kenneth Gunderland

Jul 13, 2023

 

Kenneth Gunderland passed away at home with loving family and friends by his side on July 13, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a longtime resident and business owner in Portland, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. He went to High School in Lampasas, TX where he met his beloved wife, Carolyn Gunderland. Kenneth was preceded...

Jane Ola Riley

Jane Ola Riley

Jul 13, 2023

 

JANE OLA RILEY, 89, was an only child, born November 19, 1933 to Harold M. Curtis and Evelyn (Lewis) Curtis in Independence, Missouri. She passed into her new life July 13, 2023.

She grew up in the Independence, MO. area and was lucky enough to spend the summers on her Aunt Mary’s farm in Sibley, MO. Her male cousins...

Tammie Sue Johnson

Tammie Sue Johnson

Jul 13, 2023

 

Tammie passed away on July 13, 2023, at Houston Methodist Hospital. She was in the presence of her loving family. She was born on April 24,1971 in Corpus Christi, Texas to her parents, Chuck and Sharon Johnson.

 

Tammie started working for Fluor Engineering in Sugarland Texas at the age of 19 years old and remained with the company...

Mary Joyce Lemma

Mary Joyce Lemma

Jul 13, 2023

 

Mary Joyce Lemma was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven by the King of Kings on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She died peacefully in her home filled with family. Joyce was born on March 4, 1930, in Beeville, Texas to Hillary Alman and Katie Bell (Taylor) Swinney. She graduated from A. C. Jones High School in 1947, and studied...

LV McNaught

LV McNaught

Jul 12, 2023

LV McNaught (Mac), age 59, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2023. LV was born to Helen and Don McNaught. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen; father, Don and brother, Steve McNaught. 

He was a graduate of W.B. Ray High School in 1985. He worked for a few months before enlisting into the Air Force...

Mary Johnée West Mitchell

Mary Johnée West Mitchell

Jul 4, 2023

 

Mary Johnée West Mitchell, 72, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023.

Mary was born on December 18, 1950, to Kenneth and Nova West in Corpus Christi. Mary grew up in the Calallen area with her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Mary fondly remembered her childhood and often relayed humorous and heartfelt stories of...

Carolyn Kay Johnson

Carolyn Kay Johnson

Jun 30, 2023

 

Carolyn Kay Johnson, 76, was heavenly embraced by our Lord on June 30, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1946 to her parents, Edith and Gilbert Schwarz in Kerrville, Texas.

Carolyn was the most beautiful soul who shared her passion and deep love for the Lord with everyone around her. This made her a beloved wife, mother, Oma,...

Sandra Lee Tomlinson

Sandra Lee Tomlinson

Jun 26, 2023

 

Sandra Lee Tomlinson, a remarkable woman loved by many, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 88. She was an incredible wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a cherished friend. Sandy was born on October 1, 1934, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to William Irving and Margaret Lillith Curry McCreary. At the age of 15, her family relocated...

Peggy Holman Francisco

Peggy Holman Francisco

Jun 22, 2023

Peggy Holman Francisco, native of Gainesville, GA, died on June 22, 2023, and will be buried in the San Antonio, TX, Confederate Cemetery family plot next to her youngest son, William Payne Francisco IV, who predeceased her on September 10, 2005. Her parents, Fred & Estelle Holman of Gainesville, GA were deceased. Her grandson, Joshua L-H McMackle, predeceased her on...

Audrey Irene Burge

Audrey Irene Burge

Jun 16, 2023

Audrey Irene Burge, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Audrey Irene Lambert Berry Burge was born in Rochester, Minnesota on September 21, 1924, to Ira Raymond Lambert & Olive Lucille Bernard Lambert. She and her younger brother (Lloyd Carlton Lambert) and sister (Lucy Lambert) grew up on a farm near Chatfield, Minnesota. She graduated from...

Roger Edward McGeary

Roger Edward McGeary

Jun 9, 2023

Roger Edward McGeary, 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023.

He was born in Butte, Montana on September 12, 1943 to Fred and Hazel McGeary.

Roger attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado.

He had a passion for photography and especially enjoyed taking wildlife and landscape pictures in Grand Teton National Park and...

Monte E. Jauer

Monte E. Jauer

Jun 8, 2023

 

Monte E. Jauer passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home in Avery, Texas. He was 69.

Monte was born July 6, 1953, in Robstown, Texas, to Monroe Otto and Jean Shenk Jauer. He was retired from American Electric Power, where he worked as an Analyst. He loved the outdoors, boating, camping and managing livestock. Monte was a...

Tula Augusta Shook

Tula Augusta Shook

Jun 7, 2023

 

The long goodbye has finally ended for our Mom, Tula Shook, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7th, with her daughters by her side. She was born Tula Augusta Hickman on June 19th, 1929, to William and Lucy Hickman in the front room of their home in Kingsbury, Texas. She attended Kingsbury High School, and on a dare,...