All Obituaries

Fairy Belle (Moseley) (Dowlearn) Hopperath, was born to Claude and Addie McMorris Moseley on May 21, 1931, in the Davy Crocket National Forest, northeast of Crocket, Texas. She passed unto the loving arms of the Lord she dearly loved on May 17, 2022. Fairy Belle grew up one of nine children. Her father was a farmer, so she grew up working in the fields alongside her siblings. One of her most precious memories is singing with her siblings as the chores were done and at church....

Marian Jane Warren, 87, passed away on May 16, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1935 to Isaac Clayborn Powell and Clora Mae Powell in Gulf Port, Mississippi. She graduated from Robstown High School in 1954.  Jane married her husband, Harry Warren, Jr. on February 14, 1958. She was retired and was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. Jane enjoyed reading, cooking was her hobby and most of all, spending time with her family. She will always be remembered for her devotion to family,...

Maria Guadalupe Flores, 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2022. She was born on August 13, 1942 to Elvira Garcia and Fernando Gonzales. For 15 years, Maria worked at the Lighthouse for the Blind where she helped make numerous different items. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; sister and husband, Albert Flores. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, M Socorro Gonzales, Elvia Figueroa, Carmen Gonzales and Genoveva Grant (Dennis); brothers, Pedro...

Joe, 79, left us on May 14, 2022 with his family by his side in Robstown, TX. Joe was born on November 12, 1942 in Marfa, TX to Edward Lee and Cordelia Elsie Lake. Edward was a Pastor and Cordelia worked as an LVN. They moved to Santa Paula, California when he was in grade school where he met his wife, Anna, at the age of 9 years old. Joe and Anna wed on July 15, 1961. Joe spent most of his young adulthood working as a welder and later as a Pastor. He had 3 children with his wife, Anna, in...

Rylan Thomas Olvera, 3, of Corpus Christi, passed away on May 13, 2022. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 13, 2019 to Tom Olvera and Stephanie Peña. Rylan was an active and happy child who loved to run and jump. He loved to play outside and he loved to swim. He enjoyed fighting and chasing his twin and could often be found sleeping with him. Rylan was the sweetest little boy that was fond of hugs and could always be heard laughing. He was always so gentle with his baby...

Roy “Okie” Mack Crossland, 91, of Robstown, TX passed away on May 12, 2022.  He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on February 10, 1931, to Richard Mack Crossland and Jenny Clay Crossland.  He was a proud tribal member of the Cherokee Indian Nation. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Richard Rome Crossland and Thomas Mack Crossland; his sisters, Marie Crossland Hobdy, Margaret Cecile Crossland, Mary E. Crossland Nevitt; and his grandson, TJ Smith. Left...

Jorge Jesus Berzosa was born on May 27, 2000 to Isabel Salto-Hernandez and Jorge Berzosa, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He passed from this life into eternity on May 12, 2022 at the age of 21. Jorge Jesus Berzosa (Junior) was a fun loving young man who loved to make you laugh. He loved music and singing and he loved basketball. He was very friendly and was always ready to help. Jorge was born deaf but it did not deter him from living his best life. Anyone who knew him was happy anytime he...

A Centennial woman, Altie Faye McMannis was born August 29, 1921, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Mary Edna (McConnell) and Luther Houck. She took flight on May 3, 2022. Altie Faye grew up riding horses, picking cotton and competing with her brother Jasper in many activities that involved work; however, they made it fun. Altie Faye married Earl McMannis in California. They remained married for 60 years. They moved from California to Corpus in 1944. In California, she worked at Douglas Aircraft,...

Mary Catherine Linnane Watson, 62, of Corpus Christi, passed away on April 28, 2022. She was born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia on March 26, 1960 to Jean and Paul Linnane. Mary attended the Saint Loreto Convent in Claremont and went on to become a nurse at the Mount Henry Hospital in Perth, Australia. She then met the love of her life and was whisked away to Texas to be married. Traveling back and forth between Texas and Australia; having four children along the way. Mary loved her...

Darlene Ward, 92, of Calallen, passed away on April 28, 2022. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 3, 1929 to Fred C. and Neva Vannoy. Darlene attended Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi. In 1947, Darlene married Gene Ward and they began their life together. In 1948, Darlene became a mother and went on to raise five wonderful children: Priscilla, Linda, Denise, Russell and Randall. Darlene was a caring and loving mother and wife. She was a member of...