Obituaries

Feb 22, 2021

Allen Joseph Esparza of Robstown, TX. passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at his home. He was 68 years old. Allen was born to parents Joseph and Lucille (Just) Esparza on July 28, 1952 in Robstown and was a lifelong resident. Over the years he worked at Robstown Hardware as a Small Engine Mechanic, in addition to time...

Feb 20, 2021

Floyd Otto Hoff went to his heavenly home on February 20, 2021. He was born October 29, 1931 in Bishop, Texas to Otto and Minnie Hoff. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church until he transferred his membership to Messiah Lutheran Church in Calallen, Texas. After graduating Bishop High School, he joined the United States Air Force...

Feb 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jerry Michael Webb. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 18, 2021

Carlean Kerr, 85, passed away on February 18, 2021. She was born on October 17, 1935 to her parents, Homer and Irene Winchester in Beeville, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Thompson.

Left to cherish wonderful memories of Carlean is her spouse, Burlen Kerr of Bluntzer, TX; her children, Pamula Oldham...

Feb 17, 2021

Molly was born on November 13, 1951 in Bigfoot, Texas. She raised 4 children, 3 daughters and a son. She married the love of her life on April 1, 1995 and lived happily ever after. Molly was an avid learner her whole life and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and crafting. She never met a stranger she couldn’t help in some...

Feb 15, 2021

Joe Tello Jr. was born to his late father, Joe Tello Sr. and survived by mother Virginia Tello on April 19, 1973. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 15, 2021. He received Christ and had a personal relationship with him. God was a big part of his life and he spoke to the people around him about...

Feb 14, 2021

Jerry Lee Henske, 71, of Banquete, passed away February 14, 2021, at Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline in Corpus Christi, following an extended illness.

He was born August 17, 1949 in El Campo to Fred and Florence Buerger Henske. Jerry attended school in Ganado and Eagle Lake. He was united in marriage on June 21, 1969 to Linda...

Feb 14, 2021

On the morning of February 14, 2021, Ola Inez Qualls, 94, of Corpus Christi went to be with her Lord. Inez (she really didn’t like to be called Ola) was born in 1926 in Weston, Texas to Tom and Lillian (Pope) Bell and at the tender age of 3 weeks old made her trip to Allen, OK where she...

Feb 13, 2021

Dora Salinas Garza, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 13, 2021 with her granddaughter and great grandchildren by her side.  Dora was born on May 26, 1931 in Yorktown, DeWitt County, Texas.  She and her husband Noe C. Garza of 36 years married on May 28, 1950.  She is preceded in death by her husband Noe C. Garza,...

Feb 8, 2021

Bryan E. Jauer, Jr., 87, passed away on February 8, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1933 in Corpus Christi, Texas to his parents, Bryan and Clara Jauer.

Bryan graduated from Robstown High School where he was a member of the marching band and played the Saxophone. Later in life, he enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2021

Sally Garwood Robeau, 87, passed away on February 6, 2021 at her home in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on November 19, 1933 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert B. and Hazel Priour Garwood.

From an early age, Sally knew she wanted to be a wife, mom, and a teacher. She married the love of her...

Feb 3, 2021

Johnny Louis Knesek, 91, peacefully passed away at Christus Spohn Shoreline on February 3, 2021. Johnny was born on November 15, 1929 to Joe and Annie Wendland Knesek.

He grew up farming and loved wood carpentry. He loved playing the accordion and playing at dances with The Bay City Dutchman for many years. He was married to...

Jan 28, 2021

Edith Mildred Picha Rogers, 95, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in George West, Texas. She was born October 20, 1925 in Shiner, Texas and was raised in the Clarkwood, Texas area. On September 22, 1945, she married the love of her life, her Marine, Rudy Rogers. Together, they lived the next 48 years on Rand Morgan Road, Corpus...

Jan 27, 2021

Rosa Lee Hoelscher, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2021. She and her twin sister, Floy Lee, were born in Violet, Texas on February 17, 1931.They spent the next 84 years together making memories until the twin sister that entered the world first, departed to Heaven first, leaving Rosa Lee to continue on without her.

Jan 27, 2021

Maria Elena Montalvo de Ledesma, 79, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away the morning of January 27, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she lived for 43 beautiful years. She was born in Monterrey, Mexico and was raised in Laredo, Texas.

Maria was known as Nana to all who knew her. Nana was a...

Jan 27, 2021

Douglas Wayne Holtzclaw, born February 8, 1943, passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2021 after battling a long illness. Doug was born in Morton, TX. The family eventually moved to Wolforth, TX and he attended high school at Frenship High. Doug joined the Navy after high school and afterwards, came back to Lubbock and graduated from Texas Tech.  He...

Jan 24, 2021

Corpus Christi, Texas

Charlette Gilbreth, 74, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2021.

Charlette was a well-known cosmetologist in the Calallen and Annaville area for over 40 years. She loved her family, especially her Grandsons as well as her four dogs. When Charlette was able, she loved cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, trail...

Jan 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose Cantu Zepeda, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 19, 2021

Saraphine Marie Skoruppa, 92, peacefully passed away at her home on January 19th, 2021 in Violet, Texas.  Saraphine was born on March 29th, 1928 to Jacob and Ellanora Ranly.

In 1944, Saraphine worked at the Corpus Christi Court House.  It was during this time that she met and married William (Bill).  Later on, Saraphine worked as the...

Jan 19, 2021

Fred Kenneth Emshoff  of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 19th after a brief illness. He was 86.  Mr. Emshoff was born on June 24th, 1934 in Robstown, Tx to Fred and Hilda Emshoff. He was a life long member of St. John Lutheran church in Robstown, Texas. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to...