Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Patrick M. Alphin, passed unexpectedly, from natural causes, October 8, 2021.

He was born December 18, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Parents Pat L. and Vivian M. Alphin.

Patrick graduated from Tuloso Midway High School in 1964; following graduation he attended Del Mar College.

In 1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Oct 7, 2021

Jimmy Ross Butler, 83, of Odem Texas, went home to be with our Lord on October 7, 2021. He was born in Freer, Texas on December 4, 1937. Jim graduated from Ray High School in 1957 and attended Del Mar College after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves. He was married to Deborah (Debby) Fox...

Oct 2, 2021

Max Andrew Lopez, 56, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born on August 22, 1965, in Mathis, Texas to Cezar & Leonila “Nila” Lopez and lived in Calallen, Goliad, and the Annaville area of Corpus Christi. Max graduated from Goliad High School and attended Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Max worked for...

Sep 29, 2021

Kari Leigh Grantz, 51, of Robstown, Texas passed away on September 29, 2021. She was born to Kay Wright and the late Wayne Pittman on November 6, 1969 in Robstown, Texas. She married her soul mate, Steve Grantz, on August 3, 2007. Kari was always his number one fan when he was the on track. Kari's life was full...

Sep 26, 2021

Leroy Flores. Jr., age 54, passed away on September 26, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 4, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas to Leroy E. Flores, Sr. and Maureen Garnham Lopez.

Leroy attended Marin B. Fenwick Elementary, Horace Mann Middle School and graduated a proud Mustang from Thomas Jefferson High School Class of...

Sep 26, 2021

Gregory was born November 19th, 1967.

Went to be with our lord on September  26th, 2021 after a brief and unexpected illness.

He was a loving husband, avid duck hunter/conservationist, talented valve mechanic, motorcycle enthusiast, father and great friend to so many.

He is survived by his loving wife, Milagros Johnson of Corpus Christi; mother, Blondell...

Sep 25, 2021

Nancy Lopez, 51, went to be with Lord on September 25, 2021. Nancy was born on January 23, 1970 in Raymondville, Texas to parents, Guadalupe and Richard Andrade.

Nancy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Isabel and Genaro Luna

Left to Cherish her loving memory is her husband, Leonel Lopez, Jr.; children, Christian (Elizabeth)...

Sep 20, 2021

James William Kurth, Sr, 68, passed away on September 20, 2021 due to a stroke.  He was born December 20, 1952 in Woodbury, NJ.  He relocated to Corpus Christi during his service in the Navy where he proudly served from 1970 to 1974, becoming an aircraft mechanic.  He carried that knowledge and experience throughout his life and most recently...

Sep 18, 2021

Jerry Dean Sanders went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Jerry was born in Corpus Christi to Willard Lee and Velma Louise Sanders on November 17th, 1942. He married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Gardner on July 6th 1963. They were married 58 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 18, 2021

Laura Ann Cox Snelling went to be with Lord on September 18, 2021 surround by her family at a local hospital. She was a loving wife, mother and Ma-Maw to her grandchildren.

She was born on April 2, 1968 to her parents Gaudy Milton Cox and Alice Faye Cox in Corpus Christi, Texas. Laura lived in Corpus...

Sep 17, 2021

Mary Martha Baker Cole, 91, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home. She was born February 3, 1930 in Crystal City, Texas to Jesse Albert Baker, Sr. and Norma Burleson.

Mary graduated from Gonzalez High School in 1948, and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College, San Marcos, Texas in 1952,...

Sep 14, 2021

Donald James Mathisen, Sr. (Pawpaw), went home to be with the Lord on September 14th, 2021.

Donnie was born on March 14, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Ralph and Mabel Mathisen. He was raised and spent most of his life in Corpus Christi, Texas. After high school, he joined the pipefitter union where he began to attain...

Sep 13, 2021

Steven C. Madden, 68, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2021.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 1953. Steven graduated from Brunswick High School and received his diploma.

Steven worked and made a career within the oil and gas industry. He had a passion for fishing, watching race-car racing...

Sep 13, 2021

Christopher Aaron Grapentine, 47, passed away on Monday September 13th, 2021, with his wife and 2 daughters by his side after a courageous battle with covid. Chris was born on October 11th, 1973, in Shawno Wisconsin to Larry and Joan Grapentine. He was employed with Flint Hills Resources from February 2006- until his passing on September 13th, 2021. His passions...

Sep 13, 2021

Colena “Mamaw” Roberta Squibb, 85, of Robstown, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the home of Darlene Starry with her daughter Judy by her side.

Colena was born on September 29, 1935, in the Horse Creek Community of Greene County Tennessee to James Waitzell and Esther King Roberts.

Colena married the love...

Sep 13, 2021

Santiago Hernandez, 89, of Robstown, Texas passed away on September 13, 2021. He was born in Odem, Texas and became a lifelong resident of Robstown, Texas. Santiago's main love was his family. He always made it his priority to provide, guide and shelter his family with his unconditional love because there was nothing in the world that was more...

Sep 12, 2021

Alice Margaret Spicak (Ondrusek), loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, returned to the arms of our Lord at 1 p.m. Sept. 12, 2021, at age 95.

A native of Alice, Texas, Alice was born to Anton and Isabella Ondrusek on May 3, 1926. Alice was one of six children, including her sisters Elizabeth Eicher (deceased), Dorothy Byrne, Celeste Pakebusch and Katherine Gilbert, and her...

Sep 11, 2021

Sandra Kay Shuyler, 68, went home to be with her Lord on September 11th, 2021.

Sandra was born September 25th, 1952 in Bainbridge, Ga to Alga and Lizzie Henderson. Georgia was always home, but she spent the majority of her life living in Corpus Christi, Tx raising her three daughters Felicia, Aislinn, and Patti. Throughout the years,...

Sep 9, 2021

Cruz Nunez Rojas, 72, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2021, with his family by his side. He was a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and graduated from West Oso High School. Cruz was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. During his service, he received 2 Purple Hearts and a Silver Star....

Sep 8, 2021

Stacie Lynn McCants, 46, went home into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on September 8, 2021, at her home after a longtime illness.

Stacie was born on August 26, 1975, in Valparaiso, Indiana the daughter of Earle and Rachel McCants.

She is survived by her father, Earle McCants, her brother...