Obituaries

May 2, 2021

Ronald E. Elsner, 77, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 13, 1944 to his parents, Paul and Johnnie Mae Elsner.

Ron graduated from Ray High School and after graduation attended the University of Houston. He married his loving wife, Cheri Elsner on November...

Apr 26, 2021

Domingo E. "Erasmo” Garcia, Sr., 85, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on April 26, 2021. He entered this world on June 9, 1935 and was born to Alonso and Timothea Garcia.

Those who knew Domingo knew that he took great pride in his beautiful wife and family. He also had...

Apr 20, 2021

Luther John Robb passed away  at his home in Robstown, Texas that he shared with his wife and youngest son. He was born in Pierre, South Dakota to Richard Alvan Robb and Betty Lynn Robb (Wells).

Luther graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School in 1979, the same year of his motorcycle accident. After graduation and recuperating from his motorcycle...

Apr 18, 2021

Charles Foster Leeper, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away at Windsor Calallen at the age of 86.

Charles was born to Charles and Eula Leeper on June 1, 1934, in Marietta, Oklahoma. He graduated from nearby Thackerville High School. Upon graduation, Charles joined the Army and served for two years in Korea and Japan.

When...

Apr 16, 2021

Billy Joe "Bud" Brown, 89, passed away on April 16, 2021. He was born in Three Rivers, TX on September 22, 1931 to Thomas E. Brown and Dorthea Brown.

He graduated in 1948 from Agua Dulce High School at age 15 and went to Del Mar College on a football scholarship. In the summer of 1949, he...

Apr 16, 2021

Robert “RL” Owens was born in Desdemona, Texas on October 26, 1931 to Jack and Oleta Owens. RL married his sweetheart, Mary Jean Allen in 1953 and then graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Soon after, he was drafted into the US Army and served 2 years working in Intelligence during...

Apr 16, 2021

Charles "Randy" Randall Streitenberger passed away Friday evening. He is survived by his wife Kathy. Sons Russell (Katherine), Darren (Amanda) and Joseph (Alfredo), Daughter Kelsey (Wade). Grandchildren Bryan, Mackynzie, Rogue, Abigail and Levi. Sister Verna. The family will be scattering his ashes in the Texas Hill Country. He is loved and will be deeply missed. "Take Her Easy"

Apr 15, 2021

Dan Henry Menn, 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas died Thursday, April 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1935 in Violet, Texas to parents, Richard Menn and Rose Bernsen Menn. He graduated from Robstown High School in 1953. After high school, he joined the United States Army and served for two years. Dan...

Apr 15, 2021

Cloyd Wheeler, 92, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 in Fort Worth TX with his wife of 72 years by his side. A man of integrity, Cloyd was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished brother, engaged grandfather, supportive uncle, loyal friend, and a faithful child of God.

Cloyd was raised in Robstown, TX where he met...

Apr 10, 2021

Gary William Grover, 64, Bandera, Texas, died on April 10th, 2021, in San Antonio. He was born October 3rd, 1956, to Edward and Mary Grover. He grew up in Robstown, Texas, as the youngest of four siblings and attended Saint Johns Catholic School until moving to Banquete, Texas, where he played linebacker for the Banquete Bulldogs. He graduated from...

Apr 8, 2021

Robert “Bob” Patten, 69, July 24th, 1951- April 8th, 2021, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to C.T. and Diana Patten. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Patten, and his mother and father.  He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Patten of 43 years; sister, Faye Patten, and his son, Patrick (Rachel) Patten; daughter, Bonnie (Robby)...

Apr 7, 2021

Steven Wayne Skinner was born on September 29, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Calallen High School in 1979. He was a licensed electrician and retired from Scott Electric Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed muscle cars, being outdoors, old western movies, and hunting. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lana Ann; his...

Apr 4, 2021

Nancy E. Horne, 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2021.

She was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on July 15, 1941 to her parents, Earl and Lois Bullard.

Nancy attended Blytheville High School in Blytheville, Arkansas. She later met and married her loving husband, Fred E. Horne on February 25, 1965....

Apr 4, 2021

Joe Darrell Rodenberg passed away after a sudden illness at University Medical Center Hospital in San Antonio on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the age of 63.

Joe is survived and lovingly remembered by parents Duane and Joan Rodenberg; sister Donna Carol Rodenberg; Uncle Bill Seabourne(Marsha); Uncle Darrell Ray Bailey; Aunt Margaret Rodenberg; the mother of his children, Donna Ann Rodenberg;...

Mar 31, 2021

James Harry “Jim” Elliff, 74, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and was a 5th generation of Banquete, Texas.  He was born August 28, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the oldest of three boys born to Harry H. Elliff and Jo Marie Strange Elliff. Jim graduated from Robstown High School in 1964 and attended Texas...

Mar 25, 2021

Monte Dale Graham, 57, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away March 25th at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, from a massive stroke. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend and will be forever missed.

Monte was born in Kermit, TX, to J.W. “Dub” and Gayle Graham. The family settled in Corpus Christi...

Mar 25, 2021

Maria Angel “Angie” Figueroa passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 77. Angie was born on August 2, 1943 in Robstown, Texas and resided there for many years before living in Northwest Corpus Christi, Texas.

Angie worked as a school nurse at the Robstown Independent School District prior to retiring in 2007. Before working...

Mar 24, 2021

Harry C. Kelley - also known as H.C. Kelley or just Kelley passed away at his home on March 24, 2021, following a short illness. He was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on January 4, 1925.

He spent his childhood in Missouri and Oklahoma and loved to tell people he graduated from Yale. It was Yale, Oklahoma grade...

Mar 24, 2021

Farrell Murray Smith passed away March 24th, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born to Farrell D. Smith, former mayor of Corpus Christi, and Mavis Murray Smith. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and younger brother, Larry.

Farrell leaves behind his wife, Grace Smith; his children, Farrell J. Smith and...

Mar 20, 2021

Janet Lynn Cook was born on May 31, 1952, to G. L. Pugh Jr. and Billie Sykes Pugh in Kingsville, Texas. She passed away at her residence on March 20, 2021.

Janet was a bookkeeper for Robstown Hardware for 35 years.  She loved to travel, antique shopping, making flower arrangements and taking care of her fur babies.