Obituaries
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
W. Johnson, Sr.
Nov 2, 2018
W. R. “Bob” Johnson, Sr., 89, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, November 2, 2018. He was born April 27, 1929 in Montclair, New Jersey to William Pitt Johnson and Helene Schelje Johnson. He had owned and operated Johnson’s Exxon and then Bob Johnson’s Wrecker Service for many years until his retirement. He was a charter member of both...
Leslie Hill
Nov 1, 2018
Leslie Curtis Hill, 74, of Kyle, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born June 24, 1944 in Yoakum, Texas to Autumn A. Hill, Sr. and Delia Clark Hill. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hill of Kyle, Texas; children, David (Eugene) Hill and Leslie Curtis Hill, Jr. both of Albany, Georgia, Lisa Lee Scott and Kimberly...
Kennard Schanen
Oct 26, 2018
Kennard H. Schanen, age 87, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Windsor-Calallen. He was born January 29, 1931 in Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas to Henry and Annie Hoelscher Schanen. He was an Army veteran stationed in Indiana and Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Melvin Schanen and two nephews, Frank Maskey and...
Rodney Stanford
Oct 26, 2018
Rodney Kent Stanford passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at the age of 73. He is survived by sons, Rick and Wes Stanford; grandchildren, Taylor, Lauren, Aubrey, Kane, and Zoe; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Gaylyn Gunter (Dennis) and Ernestine "Tieney" (Wyatt); brother, John; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; son, Kevin; parents,...
Guadalupe Ruiz
Oct 25, 2018
On the morning of 22 Oct 2018, Guadalupe A. Ruiz, 85, of Corpus Christi, Tx, went peacefully to be with our Lord in Heaven, and with her husband, Eduardo, of 59 years of marriage. She was born in Falfurrias, Tx, on 13 June 1933, to the late Anastasio and Maria Elena Almaraz. On 25 Aug 1957 in Laredo Tx, she...
Lillian Grant
Oct 23, 2018
Lillian Lee Lance Grant, 87, of Robstown, Texas passed away October 23, 2018 at home. She was born on February 27, 1931 in Refugio Texas to Myrtle Lois Coward Lance and William Cleo Lance. She was the youngest of 7 children. She was a proud graduate of Corpus Christi High School Class of 1948. She married the love of her...
Tobey Fuqua
Oct 19, 2018
Tobey Eric Fuqua (Husband, Father, Brother), 67, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. Tobey was the youngest child born to Irvin and Luceile Fuqua, October 13, 1951. He graduated from Miller High School in 1969. Upon graduation of high school, Tobey attended Del Mar College and graduated with an Associates in Electronic Engineering. He was...
Dewey Keeton, Jr.
Oct 17, 2018
Dewey Bryan Keeton Jr., 84, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He passed away in his longtime Mathis area home surrounded by love and memories. Anyone who knew Bryan Keeton, knew he loved to ‘visit.’ He would tell stories from his youth, brag on his grandchildren and mercilessly tease strangers and dear friends. He dearly loved his family and proudly spoke...
Sue Havelka
Oct 17, 2018
Sue Anne Havelka (Mother, Grandmother, Heidi), 84 passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018. Sue was born to Anna and Foster Dale, April 4, 1934. She graduated from William Adams High School in Alice, Texas. She loved to read, to play the penny slots at Kickapoo, and to play games with her family. She taught many a grandchild and great...
Elwood Knetig
Oct 9, 2018
Elwood Alfred Knetig, 89, returned to his heavenly home on October 9, 2018 after a short battle with illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Elwood was born to the late Alvin and Anna (Klostermann) Knetig, in Robstown, Texas on April 2, 1929. He was...



