Obituaries

Aug 30, 2022

 

It is with great sorrow that the family of Gerald Edward Werthmann, 64, announces his passing on August 30, 2022 at home in Portland, Texas after a brief battle with Cancer.

 

Gerry was born on November 2, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa to Edward and Theresa Werthmann. Gerry attended Holy Family School, Assumption High School and Central High School...

Aug 26, 2022

Juliana L Cortez entered to Eternal Rest on Friday, August 26, 2022 in Mathis, Texas. She was born on July 30, 1940 in Mathis, Texas to Lorenzo and Jesusa (Cabana) Lopez. Preceded in death by both of her Parents; Husband Melquiades Cortez; 1 Daughter Estella Cortez Ruiz; 1 Son Armando Cortez; 1 Grandson Ricardo Ruiz Jr; Brother Pedro Lopez; Sister...

Aug 23, 2022

Ernesto Gutierrez III entered Eternal Rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  He was born August 28, 1981 in Taft, Texas to Ernesto Gutierrez Jr. and Noralinda Hinojosa Sanchez. Mr. Gutierrez is preceded in death by Maternal Grandfather, Miguel Hinojosa; Paternal Grandparents, Ernesto and Adela Gutierrez; Son, Elijah Jude Gutierrez.

Left to cherish Mr. Gutierrez' everlasting memory are his Wife, Monica...

Aug 23, 2022

Aug 23, 2022

 

Anita Ochoa Saenz passed away on August 23, 2022. She was born in Portland, Texas on May 16, 1950 to Salvador and Tomasa Ochoa. She was very faithful and loved her family very much. She enjoyed traveling, hiking, and spending as much time as possible with all her family. She was married to the love of her life (Filemon Saenz) for...

Aug 23, 2022

Eva Katheryn Feely, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, passed on August 23 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 89.  She was born in Hermiston, Oregon on June 18, 1933 to Daniel Edward McMillan and Opal Pearl McMillan.  Although she lived her last years in Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi, Texas Eva always called the Pacific Northwest her home.  She is...

Aug 20, 2022

Mr. Lonnie GW Fuller passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022.  He was born on August 24, 1984 in Houston, Texas to William Bryan Fuller Jr and Teresa Ann Miller. Mr. Fuller is preceded in death by his Father; Grandmother, Thelma Butler Stewart; Grandfather, Jessie Cherry; Grandmother Nellie Gray.

Left to cherish Mr. Fuller's everlasting memory are his Mother, Teresa...

Aug 18, 2022

Mr. Johnny G. Rosales went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 18, 2022.  He was born on January 9, 1984 in Taft, Texas to Jesus Rosales and Delia Garza Rosales. He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Jorge and Maria Garza; Paternal Grandparents, Ricardo and Elena Rosales.

Left to cherish Mr. Rosales' everlasting memory are...

Aug 15, 2022

Estefana Cristan Breland, 87, went to be with our Heavenly Father on August 15, 2022. She was born November 28, 1934 to Loreto and Eloisa Cristan in Goliad, Texas.  Estefana was a devout Catholic, loving wife of 56 years, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Joey and great granddaughter Kendall; two sisters...

Aug 15, 2022

Mariano S. Lara entered Eternal Rest on Monday, August 15, 2022. He was born in Mathis, Texas on April 9, 1948 to Tranquelino and Genoveva S. Lara. Preceded in death by his Parents; Son Joe Rodriguez; and Sisters Teresa and Consuelo Lara. 

Left to cherish Mr. Lara's everlasting memory are: 6 Daughters, Sylvia Chapa, Nancy Lara, Leona Marche Lara,...

Aug 14, 2022

Obituary for Marydele Highsmith Porter

Longtime Mathis resident Marydele Porter, 91, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, in a Corpus Christi hospital surrounded by family.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday August 24 at 2:00 PM in the First United Methodist Church of Mathis.

She was born in Corpus Christi TX on September 18, 1930, to Rev W.S. Highsmith and...

Aug 12, 2022

Lorenzo Vela III entered Eternal Rest on Friday, August 12, 2022.  He was born on December 12, 2006 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Lorenzo and Alma Vela Jr.

Left to cherish Lorenzo's everlasting memory are his Parents; Sister, Alyssa Marie Vela; Maternal Grandparents, Oscar and Ophelia Lopez; Paternal Grandparents, Lorenzo and Lupe Vela; Aunts Elma (Rogelio) Sanchez, Yvonne (Moses) Alfaro,...

Aug 10, 2022

     William Henry (Bill) Douglas, age 80, passed away at home in Lagarto, Texas on August 10, 2022, with his wife Linda Douglas, family, and friends by his side. Bill was born on April 17, 1942 in Bryan, Texas to Charles and Helen (Ross) Douglas. He grew up in Brownsville, Texas. He was retired from Continental Trailways/Greyhound Lines, Inc., after 38...

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Sabas G. Encinia was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 8, 2022.  He was born on February 14, 1948 in St. Paul, Texas to Domingo and Matilde Encinia.  Mr. Encinia is preceded in death by his Parents; Children, Amparo, Randy and Elizabeth; Brother, Domingo Encinia Jr.

Left to cherish Mr. Encinia's everlasting memory are his loving...

Aug 7, 2022

 

Sylvia Slaughter Joskiewich passed away on August 7th, 2022. She was born in California on May 28th, 1968. When she was seven she joined the Slaughter family in Keithville Louisiana and was adopted by her parents a few short years later.

Sylvia had a great love for singing and the voice of an angel. If a song was playing...

Aug 6, 2022

Mr. Alfredo G. Olivarez entered Eternal Peace on Saturday, August 6, 2022.  He was born on September 6, 1935 in Lagarto, Texas to Mauricio and Candida Olivarez.  Mr. Olivarez is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Matilde, Daughter, Corina; Sisters, Santos Pineda, Sofia Olivarez; Brothers, Juan Olivarez, Isa Olivarez, Tomas Olivarez, Jose Olivarez.

Left to cherish Mr. Olivarez' memory...

Aug 5, 2022

Ms. Mary Lou Rodriguez entered eternal rest on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1990 in Corpus Christi, Texas to George and Aurora (Hernandez) Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by her mother.

Left to cherish Ms. Rodriguez everlasting memory are; Father, George Rodriguez; Sisters, Anabel Rodriguez, Viviana Rodriguez; Brother, Joshua Rodriguez; Fiancé, Scott Coggins; several...

Aug 5, 2022

Alfredo Nieto López was born to the late Juan and Teresa López on February 13, 1940.  He had one sister, Susan Sendejo and three brothers, Ray, Ezequiel and John López.  He also had several nieces and nephews that he was proud of and whom he spoke highly of.  He was immersed in the Christian community and became a member of...

Aug 4, 2022

Judy C. Johnson (8/3/1943 - 8/4/2022) is resting peacefully after 79 wonderful years. She is survived by her husband Bill Johnson, children Michelle Earwood (Champ), Sharon Gideon (Chris), Mathew Johnson (Dawn) and Lady Hoelscher (Gery). As well as 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was a beloved master seamstress and quilt maker. Her legacy lives...

Aug 4, 2022

Adam S. Poole was called to our lord August 4th 2022. Adam was born October 5th 1983 in corpus christi.  Adam was a loving caring person, he loved to work, go fishing, and even most be a grease head! Adam is proceeded in death by his grandfather, Lester Bradfute, uncle Clayton Bradfute, and cousin Clayton Bradfute Jr.  His surviving Family...