Obituaries

Carroll Abel

Carroll Abel

Dec 26, 2018

Carroll Wayne Abel passed away on December 26, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas after a brave fight against cancer. He was born in Brownsville, Texas to Jesse Morris Abel and Margaret Pfeifer Abel on May 15, 1947. Like his father, Carroll served in the U. S. Navy. After honorable discharge from the Navy, he attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville...

Jack Lester

Jack Lester

Dec 25, 2018

Jackson Wheeler Lester, known to his friends as "Jack," passed away on December 25, 2018 at the age of 73 years. He was born August 22, 1945 in Dallas, Texas to Herman Jack and Bertha Era Lester. Jack enlisted in the United States Army at the age of twenty-two and served for three years. He graduated from Del Mar College...

Melvin Mauer

Melvin Mauer

Dec 20, 2018

Melvin E. Mauer, 91 died Thursday December 20, 2018. He was born in Cuero, Texas on November 5, 1927 to Eugene R. Mauer and Nita Froelich Mauer. He graduated from Corpus Christi High School and entered the Navy in 1944. He served in the Navy during World War II. He received his Bachelors Degree in 1952 for Secondary Education from...

William Wright

William Wright

Dec 14, 2018

William Wayne Wright went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 14, 2018. Wayne was born on January 6, 1954 to Milus Polk “Chico” Wright, III and Barbara Ann Williams Wright. He was an amazing dad, husband, Bapo and friend. He was an avid outfitter, fisherman and photography enthusiast. Wayne was a man of simple pleasures and...

Herbert Reed

Herbert Reed

Dec 13, 2018

HERBERT ALLEN REED, of Calallen, Texas, passed from life through death and into eternity on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 69. He is now absent from the body and face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ. H.A. was born on December 7, 1949 in Corpus Christi, TX, to John Allen and Jackie Marie Reed. H.A. is...

Glenda Gunter

Glenda Gunter

Dec 11, 2018

Glenda Gunter, age 75, of Calallen, passed away December 11, 2018. She was born June 3, 1943 in Donna, Texas to John H. and Evelyn Webb. Glenda was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a long time member and Sunday School teacher of Annaville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Dora Ewers

Dora Ewers

Dec 9, 2018

Dora Mae Ewers, age 73, of Corpus Christi, Texas entered Heaven's gates on December 9, 2018. She was born December 13, 1944 in Alice, Texas to Albert and Elsie Esch. She is survived by her husband, Otto Ewers. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Dora was an amazing mom to many not only her children and grandchildren but for many...

Fern Calloway

Fern Calloway

Dec 9, 2018

Fern D. Calloway passed away on December 9, 2018. She was a benevolent prayer warrior. Fern is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jalmer Ray “Doc” Calloway; her parents, Charles and Lillie Dietzmann. She is survived by sons, Ray (Cecelia) Calloway and Garland (Dawn Mundahl) Calloway; grandsons, Bryan (Niki) Calloway and Justin (Lily) Calloway; granddaughters, Vanessa (Brad)...

Gordon Bickham, Sr.

Gordon Bickham, Sr.

Dec 9, 2018

Gordon Keith Bickham, Sr, passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on December 9, 2018, in the presence of family. Born Gordon Keith Bickham on Texas Independence Day, March 2nd, 1929 in Robstown, Texas, to Mary Alice (Humphries) and Joseph Charles Bickham, Gordon was a son of South Texas. Living all of his 89 years on his family's...

Linda Lawhon

Linda Lawhon

Dec 7, 2018

Linda Kaye Lawhon, age 69, of Bishop, Texas passed away December 7, 2018. She was born in Robstown, Texas on February 13, 1949 to George and Marian Nix. Linda Kaye was a giving and selfless person whose strong faith and indomitable spirit created perpetual joy for life and the ability to see God’s beauty every day, even in His seemingly...

Beatriz Silva

Beatriz Silva

Dec 2, 2018

Beatriz C. Silva, age 79, passed away on December 2, 2018. She was born on April 24, 1939 to Adrian Chapa and Mercedes Chapa. She graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with a Bachelor's Degree and retired from Urban Engineering. Beatriz is preceded in death by her father and mother, Adrian and Mercedes Chapa; husband, Rosendo Silva; brother,...

Sylvester Schwirtlich

Sylvester Schwirtlich

Dec 2, 2018

Sylvester Schwirtlich passed away peacefully on December 2, 2018. He was born in Windthorst, Texas to parents, Joseph and Otilia Schwirtlich on April 23, 1923. At the age of five, he moved along with his parents to Violet, Texas where he helped his parents and siblings on the farm. Sylvester worked for and retired from Champlain Refinery. After retiring, he...

Robert Ware

Robert Ware

Nov 29, 2018

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Theresa Morris

Theresa Morris

Nov 23, 2018

"Tre" was born on August 29, 1948 to George & Louise Schmidlkofer in Gainesville, Texas. She was the first of eight children. She was a devoted Catholic and was very active in The Journey to Damascus. Tre was a member of KJT (Catholic Union of TX), KJZT (Catholic Family Fraternal of TX), The Moravian Club of Nueces County, Czech Heritage...

James Kittoe

James Kittoe

Nov 20, 2018

James (Jim) Kittoe went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 20, 2018. He was born on December 24, 1939, to Norman and Martha Kittoe in Chicago, Illinois; however, he considered Seymour, Texas, his hometown where he was raised by his parents. Jim graduated from Robstown High School in 1958 and soon after went to work in the oilfield....

Leslie Owen

Leslie Owen

Nov 19, 2018

Leslie H. Owen of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to reside with his savior on November 16, 2018 after a prolonged illness. Throughout his life, Mr. Les, as he was known to friends, lived by a code that included loyalty and service to God; his family; and his country and community. A good and faithful servant, he upheld those values most...

Betty Rosas

Betty Rosas

Nov 17, 2018

Betty Sue Rosas, passed away on November 17, 2018, at the age of 81. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time outside doing her gardening. Betty was a devoted mother and loved spending quality time with her family and many friends. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto Rosas; her sons, Gilberto Jr., Rolando and Alexander Rosas;...

Leo Bockholt, Jr.

Leo Bockholt, Jr.

Nov 14, 2018

Leo B. Bockholt, Jr., 65, of Robstown, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born June 16, 1953 in Robstown, Texas to Leo B. Bockholt, Sr. and Joyce Moravek Bockholt. He graduated as the Salutatorian from Robstown High School and Texas A & M University. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and was the...

Dorothy Dacier

Dorothy Dacier

Nov 7, 2018

Dorothy “Dot” Mrazek Dacier was born July 4, 1932, as a twin, to John and Mary Mrazek and went home to be with her Mom and Dad and other family members on November 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Simcik; brothers, Emil, Franklin and Daniel Mrazek; sisters, Johnniemae Russell, Sybile Bade, Bernice Marshall...

Edythe Young

Edythe Young

Nov 6, 2018

Edythe Elizabeth Daley Young (Edie) entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on the eve of All Saints Day after a long illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her Southern hospitality and loving spirit were magnetic. She was loved by everyone who ever had the privilege of knowing her on a personal level. Her Catholic faith ran...