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Billie Jean Greene
Dec 21, 2025
Billie Jean Watson Greene was born on January 16, 1932 in Rusk County, Texas. She was a loving daughter and the sixth of seven children born to Joseph Benson Watson and Carly Lee Stroud Watson. Billie Jean went to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her loving husband, Bill, on December 21, 2025 in Mathis,...
San Juanita Perez
Dec 19, 2025
San Juanita Perez, 54, of Portland, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2025. Born on April 29, 1971 to Lucio Perez Jr and Guadalupe G. Perez. San Juanita enjoyed watching TV, listening to country music and loved collecting magazines. As her older brother I loved picking on her and I will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her brother, Jaime...
Geraldine Wilder
Dec 18, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” Wilder, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed to heaven on December 18, 2025, after a months-long decline in health. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” Wilder, parents Alois John Moczygemba and Regina Sheffler Moczygemba, infant brother Daniel Moczygemba, sisters Jean Niemietz, Helen Titzman, and Dorothy Beamsley, and son-in-law Bill Brouillette. She is survived...
Rosa I. Serna
Dec 15, 2025
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Rosa Isabel Serna. Rosa departed from this life on December 15, 2025, from her home in Portland, TX, after a months-long battle with advanced stage IV cancer.
Rosa was born on August 30,1950 in Saltillo, Mexico, to her father Raul Uresti and her mother, Olimpia Uresti. Before becoming a wife and mother, she...
Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Rabb
2025
Thomas “Tommy” Wayne Rabb, 82, of Mathis, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and quiet strength.
Tommy was a lifelong electrician and a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local 278. He approached his craft with skill, professionalism, and pride, forming lasting friendships with many of those he worked...
Maria Hernandez
Dec 15, 2025
Maria Rodriguez Hernandez at the age of 83, of Portland, died on 15 December 2025, in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan R. Hernandez, SFC US Army, retired, her daughters, Rita Ann and Vanessa Marie. She is survived by her four sons Augie (Ann) of Huntsville, AL; Juan Jr. (Gracie) of Portland, TX; Tony (Nicol)...
Renate Falcon
Dec 13, 2025
Renate Falcon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the age of 82. Born on June 29, 1943, in Eschwege, Germany, Renate’s journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
For over two decades, Renate devoted herself to her career at Spohn Hospital,...
Roger Glenn Freitag
Dec 12, 2025
Roger Glenn Freitag, the cowboy, pool shark, and self-proclaimed (though unofficial) mayor of Swinney Switch, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on December 12, 2025.
Roger was born on September 30, 1953, the third and last son to Elrano (Jack) and June Housley Freitag in Beeville, Texas. From these loving and caring parents, he inherited a love of cattle, family,...
Selfi Yolanda Rodriguez
Dec 7, 2025
Selfi Yolanda Rodriguez, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Born on July 12, 1949, in Roma, Texas, Yolanda dedicated her life to nurturing not only her family but also her community.
Yolanda’s career began with a five-year tenure at Mathis Independent School District, which blossomed into two decades of devoted volunteering, showcasing...
Maria Consuelo Gomez
Dec 6, 2025
Maria Consuelo Gomez, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 11, 1947, she brought warmth, love, and laughter to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Maria leaves behind her devoted husband of 60 years, Jesus C. Gomez, who has been her steadfast companion through decades...
Yolanda R. Galvan
Dec 1, 2025
Yolanda Rodriguez Galvan, born on January 12, 1954, to Manuel and Daria Rodriguez, left this world on December 1, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Yolanda was a lifelong resident of Mathis and dedicated her life to her God, her family and community.
Yolanda's career started in the 1970’s where...
Maria Tomasa Miller
Nov 20, 2025
Maria Tomasa Miller, born on December 29, 1933, in a world that now seems a whisper away, departed this life on November 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, dedication, and an unyielding spirit. Maria was a remarkable woman whose life touched the hearts of many as she diligently worked at Circle K in Portland, Texas, before embarking...
John C. Moriarty
Nov 19, 2025
John C. Moriarty, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on November 19, 2025, while relaxing by the refreshing waters of Lake Corpus Christi. Born on March 2, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska, John’s warm spirit and zest for life left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For 35 years, from 1980 to 2015,...
Juan Garcia
Nov 16, 2025
Juan Garcia, born on August 13, 1967, in Mathis, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in his beloved hometown. He was a man known for his fun-loving spirit, infectious happiness, and a sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.
Juan had a deep passion for life, which was exemplified in his love for two things:...
Masedonio Longoria
Nov 13, 2025
Masedonio Longoria, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the age of 64. Born on June 11, 1961, in Mathis, Texas, Masedonio dedicated an admirable portion of his life to serving in the National Guard for eight years and in the United States Army for two years. Following his...
David Wayne Crabtree
Nov 8, 2025
David Wayne Crabtree, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 66, in Mathis, Texas. David was born on April 4, 1959, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Joseph and Dorothy Crabtree.
David is reunited with his mother, Dorothy Paschal Crabtree; brother, Joseph Patrick Crabtree; and his ex-wife, Karen Crabtree.
David is survived by...
Herbert Janecek
Nov 5, 2025
Herbert Cyril Janecek, 93, passed peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas, on November 5, 2025. Herb was born on February 24, 1932, in Brownsville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Betty Ann (Halbrook) Janecek and his parents Ruth Pearl (Bracht) Janecek and Cyril Methodius Janecek, and siblings Lois Hickey, Sister Patricia Ruth Janecek, May Kollaja, Sister...
Joseph Peter Malish
Nov 5, 2025
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Joseph Peter Malish, affectionately known as Joe or Joey, on November 5th, 2025. He was born in Bryan, Texas, to his mother, Tara Malish, on April 27th, 2006.
Joey was a brilliant young man who didn't know a stranger. He made sure of it, introducing himself with the corniest joke he had that...
Billy Wayne Davis
Oct 31, 2025
Billy Wayne Davis, 80, passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by his wife and two girls. He was born in Freer, Texas, on October 25, 1945. Billy spent his early years in Alice, Texas, later moving to Carrizo Springs, Tx and graduating from Carrizo Springs High School in 1964. He attended Southwest Texas State University, where he met his...
Edelmiro Rivas
Oct 29, 2025
Edelmiro Rivas, 79, of Portland, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2025.
Born in Los Ebanos, Texas, Edelmiro was a proud and strong man who served his country in the United States Army before building a long career as a chemical plant technician with DuPont. Known for his skillful hands and determination, he could fix just about anything.
Above all, Edelmiro loved...
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