Obituaries
Shirley Ann Anslinger
May 22, 2023
Shirley Ann Anslinger, age 92 died on May 22nd. Scotty, as her friends and family knew her, will be remembered for her enthusiasm for life and the fun she had socializing with her friends and family. She was born to Ethel Zylpha Black and Glenn William Black on January 15, 1931 in Washburn, Illinois, but grew up in Kankakee,...
Jorge Laurel
May 22, 2023
Jorge Laurel Jr. 73, of Corpus Christi, TX, formerly a native of Oilton, TX, where his roots were truly planted, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Sagrario Rodriguez Laurel and their children, Sandra Eliza Laurel (Jim Boudreaux), Jorge Laurel (Dorothe), Anna Laurel Murphy (Carl), Cynthia Laura Laurel(Britt Schrumpf), Susana Laurel Palacios (Robert).
Jorge leaves his grandchildren, Meagan Guiffrida(Steven), Emily Laurel, Alexander Laurel, Kypp Andre Knippers, George Tanner Knippers (Coryn), Laurel Reid, Brycen Duplechain , Chaz Schrumpf, Brice Schrumpf,...
Johnny Pfeiler
May 21, 2023
Johnny Pfeiler, age 89, left this earth to join his heavenly Father on May 21, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born December 22, 1933 in Robstown, Texas to Adolph and Isabella Pfeiler. Johnny graduated from Banquete High School in 1951 and joined the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957. On September 8, 1958 he married the love...
Mary Katherine "Kay" Havelka
May 19, 2023
Mary Katherine (Kay) Havelka, age 85, passed away on May 19, 2023 at her home in Robstown, Texas. The oldest of 7 children, she was born on Mother’s Day in 1938 to Ferdinand “Fred” Burkhardt and Katherine “Katie” Bernsen in the Violet Community outside Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from West Oso High School in 1956.
Mary Kay had...
LaFern B. Griffin
May 18, 2023
LaFern B. Griffin, age 88, passed away on May 18, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born in Orange Grove, Texas on July 30th, 1934.
LaFern was a woman of many talents and interests. She attended Orange Grove High School where she played in the band and also competed in volleyball, basketball, and was a cheerleader. This gave her...
Brenda G. Machen
May 16, 2023
With her loving husband Mick by her side, Brenda Gail Shaw (Shaffer) Machen passed away peacefully at home in Taft, Texas on May 16, 2023, to live eternal life with her Savior.
Brenda was born on April 6, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Lawrence Virgil Shaw (August 20, 1917 - July 12, 1949) and Edna Earle Beard Shaw (December 25,...
Wilfred Victor Commeau, Jr.
May 13, 2023
Wilfred (Bill) Commeau Jr., loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away on May 13, 2023. Bill was Born March 28th 1945.
He was preceded in death by his Wife, Beverly Commeau; his parents, Wilfred Sr. and Marion Commeau; son, Glen Victor Commeau and grandson, Zacharia Ira Clemens.
He is survived by his children, Terri Clemens and husband, David, Sharon Irvin,...
Gwendolyn “Gwen” W. Lott McKinley
May 10, 2023
Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) W. Lott McKinley, 98, left her earthly life for her glory in Heaven on May 10, 2023. She was born in Trinity, TX, on June 3, 1924, to Roy and Genevieve (Jones) Lott.
Gwen married Robert (“Bob”) McKinley on July 16, 1945 and began her life as a Navy wife in Corpus Christi, becoming a...
Dorothy Whitehorn
May 6, 2023
Dorothy Fay Whitehorn, 85, passed away in Corpus Christi, after a short illness on May 6, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas to earl and Pauline Hooford.
Dorothy expressed her love for her family in many ways. She also had a love for wearing her sunglasses all the time. Those glasses...
Jose Canales
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. Jose F. Canales, aged 97, died peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by the love of his family.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Corine Canales, and is survived by his children, Nora (David) Hernandez, their daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer; David Canales, his sons, Sean and Brandon; Gilda (Richard) Mesquias, their...
Carolyn Kloth
Apr 26, 2023
Carolyn Sue Kloth (“Sue” or “Mimi”) of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 (79). She was born on June 20, 1943, to Clyde and Stella Trotter in Stamford Texas.
She left high school early and pursued a career as a cosmetologist around the age of twenty-five. She opened her own shop “Sues High...
Betty Cole
Apr 20, 2023
Betty Stewart Cole, 85, of Robstown, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023. She was born to her parents, Roy and Lila Stewart, on February 27, 1938, in Lufkin, Texas.
Betty was a woman of God who loved people passionately and lived life to its fullest. She loved Jesus and shared his love and grace to countless...
Barbara Young Houmes
Apr 18, 2023
Barbara Young Houmes passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born to Thomas A. and Mary Belle Wood on February 6, 1929 in Junction, Texas. She was the oldest of two daughters.
Her family relocated in Corpus Christi in 1940. Barbara attended the first six years of school in Junction and completed her education in Corpus...
Carol Debellas
Apr 18, 2023
Carol passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on April 18, 2023 at home in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 64 .
Carol was born on July 29, 1958 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Gladys and Joe DeBellas. She graduated from Richard King high school in 1976. After graduation she worked at Southwestern Bell for many...
Michelle Jalufka
Apr 18, 2023
Michelle Louise “Bird” Jalufka, 50, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away April 18, 2023. Michelle was born March 16, 1973 in Springville, New York to Gerald and Mary Bird.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Patrick Bird and her nephew, Tyler Comstock.
Left to cherish Michelle’s beautiful memory are her daughter, Meagan Bird...
Hope Tyler
Apr 17, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mrs. Hope Mayse Tyler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully at home on April 17th, 2023, with family by her side.
She grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and was a graduate of Chapel Hill High School.
She loved thunderstorms, enjoyed riding horses,...
Howard Stobbs
Apr 14, 2023
Howard Ray Stobbs passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, after a brief illness in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 76 years old.
Ray was born on February 3, 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had attended Calallen. Ray was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the oil field starting at a young age along side his father...
Tony Ortega
Apr 9, 2023
Tony Ortega, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away in Corpus Christi on April 9th, 2023, at the age of 56.
Tony was born to Andres Ortega and Dolores Ortega (Rivas) on June 2nd, 1966 in Sinton, Texas. Tony graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1985, and received his CNA from Del Mar College in...
Sylvia Gonzalez
Apr 7, 2023
Sylvia Carleen Gonzalez, age 67, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, April 7th, 2023, at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born August 14th, 1955, in Sanford North Carolina, to Bernard Odell Langston SR, and Carlotta Strickland Cameron. She graduated at Lee High School, in Sandford, North Carolina.
She was married to her soulmate,...
Sally Saenz
Apr 6, 2023
Sally Delilah Saenz, 43, loving wife, mother, daughter, and granddaughter, was Heavenly embraced by Our Father on April 6, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1979, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Yolanda Casarez and Gilbert Sanchez.
Her father, Gilbert Sanchez, and infant son, Levi Walker Saenz, preceded her in death.
Sally grew up in...
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