Obituaries
Vicki Smith
Nov 19, 2023
Vicki Sue Frey Smith, 74 years old from Odem Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning on November 19th holding her husband’s hand.
Vicki was born on August 22, 1949, in Sinton, Texas to Lloyd and Quida Maude (Peggy) Frey. Her father spent 23 years in the Navy, so Vicki moved from Texas to California to Alaska to Pennsylvania, and...
Barbara D. Ellison
Nov 18, 2023
Barbara D. Winn Ellison of Calallen, Texas went home to the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
She was a great mother, "Mema" and friend.
She lived for her family. She devoted all her time for their needs.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert “Bob” Ellison; her son, Robert Winn Ellison; her grandson,...
Ginger Carlene Dreyer
Nov 18, 2023
Ginger Carlene Dreyer McMeekin, 55, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2023, Ginger was the only child of Larry and Judy Dreyer, and lived in Corpus Christi her entire life. She graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School and attended Del Mar College. She participated in school activities playing Little Miss Kickball for 3 years and raising lambs in FFA. She enjoyed...
Emma Ruth Townsend
Nov 10, 2023
Emma Ruth Townsend, 87, of Corpus Christi, Texas was born on December 28, 1935 to Solon and Nellie Barnes in Runge, Texas. She passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Solon Jasper and Nellie Lee Barnes; and brother, Charles Solon Barnes.
She is...
Sandra Jean Benavidez
Nov 8, 2023
Sandra Benavidez passed away on November 8, 2023 at 69 years of age.
She is survived by her sisters, Connie Zingsheim, Mary Dionne (Chris), Rosa Jackson (Elmo); her nieces, Wendy Salazar (Mike), Debra Garcia and her partner Ashley; her nephews, Scott Jackson (Brittany), Ron Perez (Minda), and Randy De La Rosa. She is also survived by numerous cousins and...
Nita Williams
Nov 7, 2023
Juanita "Nita" Williams was born in Sedan, Oklahoma on April 28, 1933 to Roxie Forrest and Charles William Tipton. She was number 6 of 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. She grew up in Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas, sometimes living in the city and sometimes out on a farm. She was not fond of hoeing or picking...
Dorothy Jean Wheeler
Nov 6, 2023
Dorothy Jean Wheeler a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on November 6, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1933, in Weatherford, Texas. Dorothy’s life was marked by compassion, love for her family, and a deep commitment to living like Christ and caring for others.
Dorothy’s journey was one of selflessness and dedication....
Jennifer Estelle Vulpi
Nov 5, 2023
Jennifer Estelle Vulpi, 76, of 11613 Hondo Creek Dr., Corpus Christi, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Jennifer was born at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi on Jan. 15, 1947 to John and Nancy Hardy of Taft, TX. After graduating Taft High School she went on to study dance as an undergraduate...
Hattie L Martin
Nov 5, 2023
Hattie Lena Martin was promoted to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5,2023, at the age of 87.
Hattie was born on July 31, 1936 in Weimar, Texas, to August and Lena Brunks. She was raised in Calallen and attended Central Baptist Church in Robstown where she met her future husband, Amos Martin. They...
H. Jon LeMaire
Nov 4, 2023
Henry “Jon“ LeMaire passed away November 4, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born August 10, 1944 to Alphonse John LeMaire Jr. and Aloysia Mae Robeau in Houston Texas.
Jon graduated from Corpus Christi College Academy in 1962 and attended Del Mar College where he studied Restaurant Management before being drafted into the U.S. Army. After serving for 3...
Daniel Espinosa Davila
Nov 3, 2023
Daniel Espinosa Davila of Odem, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 24th 1947 to Esther Esparza and Eduardo Davila and passed away on November 3, 2023.
He graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1965. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corp. He served two tours in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. Daniel retired from the U.S....
Goretta Marie O’Daniel
Nov 2, 2023
Goretta Marie Bockholt was born March 24, 1955 in Ireland And passed away on Novemebr 2, 2023 in Corpus Christi. She came to America with her parents and sister at the age of two, where she grew up in the farm community of Petronila, Texas. Gotetta attended Tuloso-Midway High School. Soon after, she was married and had three children. She...
David Wray Potter
Oct 31, 2023
David Wray Potter was born on August 17, 1948, in Girard, Kansas. He was the son of Willard Wayne Potter and Jane Stobo Prather Potter. David grew up in Joplin, Missouri, and Harlingen, Texas. He attended the Island University now known as Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, where his love for biology, nature, and the environment flourished. After graduation, David...
Curtis Wayne Fox, Jr
Oct 30, 2023
Curtis Fox Jr., 60 of Robstown Tx, was called to be with his heavenly Father on the morning of October 30, 2023. He is now resting with precious company of those who were called before him; including his mother Janice Haroldine Fox, beloved relatives from the Herwig and Fox families as well as many treasured friends.
Curtis graduated from...
Goldie Marie Beal
Oct 26, 2023
Goldie Marie “McCann” Beal, finished her journey on earth and entered the kingdom of Heaven into Jesus’s loving embrace on October 26, 2023. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on August 2, 1933, in Driscoll, Texas, to John and Audestia McCann.
She was a member of a family of 15 children consisting of 11...
Aloysia Mae LeMaire
Oct 26, 2023
Aloysia Mae LeMaire passed away October 26, 2023. She was born September 1, 1953 to Alphonse John LeMaire Jr. and Aloysia Mae Robeau in Houston Texas.
Aloysia graduated from IWA in1971, and holds a BA and MS from CCSU. Her teaching career spans over 36 years at TG Allen Elementary. She was a devoted Catholic attending St. Patrick Parish,...
Dane Jay Ferrell
Oct 22, 2023
Dane Jay Ferrell was born January 9, 1959 in Akron, Ohio and hit the ground runnin’. This Force of Nature peacefully closed his eyes for his final rest on October 22, 2023. Dane is preceded in death by his father, Les Ferrell; his mother, Linda Ferrell; and his brother, Shane Ferrell.
He is survived by his wife, Libby Even...
Jerry Dale Rogers
Oct 22, 2023
Jerry Dale Rogers, 75, of Robstown, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on October 22, 2023. Jerry was born and raised in Iraan, TX on October 8, 1948 to Bessie and Melton Rogers.
Jerry graduated from Iraan High School in 1967 and was drafted into the United States Army on February 2, 1969. His basic training was...
Edalene Boswell Kunkel
Oct 19, 2023
Edalene Boswell Kunkel finished her earthly journey and entered heaven on October 19, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1927, in southwest Nueces County on the Eliff ranch and was educated in the Bishop Public Schools and Texas A & I College, Kingsville (now TAMUK). She resided in the Annaville area of Corpus Christi since 1961.
In praise and...
Frederick Lee Braucht
Oct 19, 2023
Frederick Lee Braucht, known to his loved ones as Fred, passed away on October 19, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on January 15, 1934, to Frederick Alden and Phoebe Leila Braucht, in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois.From an early age, Fred exhibited a natural talent for salesmanship. This led him to a successful career as a...
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