Obituaries

Linda Schanen

Linda Schanen

Feb 9, 2017

Linda McBurnett Schanen, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away in her home February 9, 2017 at the age of 71. Linda's love, her uplifting spirit, her strength, and her grace warmed and inspired the hearts of those she knew. Linda was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 27, 1945, the eldest child of David and Dewees McBurnett....

Leon Bernsen Jr.

Leon Bernsen Jr.

Feb 6, 2017

Leon Ralph Bernsen Jr., age 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. Leon was raised in Violet, Texas and attended St. Theresa's Catholic School through the 8th grade. While farming alongside his father, Leon participated in 4-H and showed steers in the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show....

Adrain Richter, Sr.

Adrain Richter, Sr.

Feb 6, 2017

Adrain Roy Richter, Sr, born August 24, 1935, in Christine, Texas, died February 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Jenell, of 59 years, his children, Roy Jr. (Kris), Kathy (Rick), and Edward (Cathy), by his grandchildren Nathalie, Amber, Johnny, Michelle, Michael, and Shelby plus seven great grandchildren. Roy is also survived by his brothers V.T. and Richard and...

Maria Salinas

Maria Salinas

Feb 6, 2017

Maria Lopez Salinas was born on April 18, 1948 to Ernesto and Irene Lopez Sr. in Raymondville, Texas. She passed away February 6, 2017. Maria moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Irene Lopez Sr. and brother, Joe Lopez. Maria is survived by her husband, Johnny Salinas; son, Eusebio Hernandez,...

Emily Benevides

Emily Benevides

Feb 5, 2017

Emily Martinez Benevides, age 45, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away February 5, 2017. She was born June 30, 1971 in Sinton, Texas to Noe and Diana Martinez. Emily worked as a Nail Tech at Crossroads Hair Design for 16 years. She is survived by her husband, Guillermo Sambramo Jr.; son, Issac Benevides; mother, Diana (David) Solis; brothers, Jacob (Pat)...

Karl Brendel

Karl Brendel

Feb 4, 2017

Karl Lloyd Brendel, 64, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born December 23, 1952 in Brighton, Michigan to Donald and Mary Ann DeForrest Brendel. He worked in the construction industry. He is survived by his two sons, Jason and Berton and his step-children, Adam, Shelby and Kelsey. Memorial services will be conducted at 11...

Catherine Rittgers

Catherine Rittgers

Feb 2, 2017

Catherine Des Neiges Marquis Rittgers, 58, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was born March 15, 1958 to Ronald John and Virginia Ruth McGuill Marquis. She is preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Robert Charles “Robbie” Marquis. She is survived by her husband, David Rittgers; her brothers and sisters, Timothy Marquis, Ted...

Catherine Rittgers

Catherine Rittgers

Feb 2, 2017

Corpus Christi, Texas Catherine DesNeiges Marquis Rittgers died February 2, 2017. She was 58. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Mission in Blanconia, Texas. Burial will be in the McGill Cemetery.

Raquel Torres

Raquel Torres

Feb 1, 2017

Raquel Torres, passed away on February 1, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2017 with a rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. Peter Prince of the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be...

Alton Inson

Alton Inson

Jan 31, 2017

Alton Robert Hutchinson (Hutch) passed away on January24, 2017 at 100 years of age in New Braunfels, where he resided for the past seven years. In 1916 he was born in Oshkosh, Nebraska to John and Abbie Hutchinson. After graduating from high school in Oshkosh at the age of 15, he studied chemical engineering at Chadron State Teachers College. After...

Eduardo Ruiz

Eduardo Ruiz

Jan 30, 2017

Eduardo Gregorio Ruiz, 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017. Eduardo was born in Laredo, Texas on March 12, 1931 to the late Florencio and Enriqueta Ruiz. He graduated in 1951, from Laredo Martin High School, where he was known as “Suki”. On August 25, 1957, Eduardo married the love of...

Donnie Ham

Donnie Ham

Jan 26, 2017

Donnie Frank Ham, 67, went to be with the Lord January 26, 2017. He was born May 5, 1949 to parents Bill Cody and Margaret Ham. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda, and his three daughters, Joy (Brent) Beverly, Jana (Scooter) Dennis and Julie (Joey) King; seven adoring grandchildren, Dustin (Alyssa) Dennis, Cole Dennis, Ashley...

Mario Sanchez

Mario Sanchez

Jan 25, 2017

Mario Sanchez, age 75, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed January 25, 2017. He was born September 30, 1941 in Weslaco, Texas to Rafael C. Sanchez and Albina Esquivel Sanchez. He graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1960 and served in the United States Air Force. Mario received Honorable Service award from United States Air Force and was a Certified...

Herman Buetow

Herman Buetow

Jan 24, 2017

Herman Wilbert Buetow, 67, of Sandia, Texas passed away on January 24, 2017 surrounded by family after a long struggle with cancer. Wil was born in Beeville, Texas to Marvin and Opal (Kruse) Buetow. Wil was preceded by his parents and his father-in-law Marvin Groom. He is survived by his sister, Sarah Buetow; wife, Anita (Groom) Buetow; children, Lynley (Buetow)...

Mildred Voelkel

Mildred Voelkel

Jan 23, 2017

Mildred Juanita Voelkel (1923-2017), beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on January 23, 2017. She was born in Honey Grove, Texas and lived her life in South Texas. She worked and retired as a registered nurse. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, playing cards and games with friends and watching the Astros, Spurs, and Cowboys...

Glenn Waldrop

Glenn Waldrop

Jan 20, 2017

Glenn Edward Waldrop, 57, of Corpus Christi, TX, was called home on January 20, 2017. Glenn was born July 14, 1959 to Bob and Mary Waldrop in Breckenridge, TX. He attended school in Breckenridge, where he played football, graduating in 1977. After high school he went to work for Deluxe Checks in Dallas, before starting his 33 year career with...

Betty Post

Betty Post

Jan 19, 2017

Betty Mae Doss Post was born to Thelma and Clarence Doss in Delhi, Louisiana on April 7, 1929. She was married and preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Jimmy Talton Post. Together they shared the joy of raising their three daughters, Patricia Russell (Scotty), Betty Steichen and Chris Ramirez (Ruben); along with being the proud grandparents...

Lindy Moore

Lindy Moore

Jan 18, 2017

Lindy Shelton Moore passed away on January 18, 2017. Lindy decided to finally rest and be fitted for her wings, after her battle with pancreatic cancer. Lindy was born on December 9, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellen and Dusty Shelton; her sister, Jean Shelton Wells. Lindy is leaving behind her husband...

Virginia Lynch

Virginia Lynch

Jan 18, 2017

Virginia Hinkel Lynch passed away on January 18, 2017 at the age of 91 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on October 10, 1925 to Bernhardt and Erna Hinkel in Weimar, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clifton and Kenneth Hinkel; sister, Dorothy Proske; and former husband, James A. Lynch. She is survived by her...

Mary Bradshaw

Mary Bradshaw

Jan 15, 2017

Mary Morgan Bradshaw of Bishop died January 15, 2017 at the age of 85 after a short illness. She was born in Rayville, Louisiana on August 1, 1931 to Walter E. Morgan and Louella Butler Morgan. Mrs. Bradshaw moved to Bishop in 1966. She worked at several jobs including CCISD and NAS Kingsville. She married C.R. Bradshaw April 2, 1949...