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Josephine Ochoa Canales
Dec 28, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Josephine Ochoa Canales. After 94 years, Josephine was called to her heavenly home after a brief illness.
Josephine is lovingly survived by her children: Albert (Delma) Canales, Hector Canales, Richard Canales, Felix Canales, Lisa (Mark) Salinas, JoAnna Canales. Nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and three great-great...
Timothy Louis Shelburne
Dec 27, 2025
Timothy Louis Shelburne passed away, Saturday December 27, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 79 years old. Tim was born February 12, 1946, in Alice, Texas to William L. and Jacqueline Shelburne. Shortly after, the family relocated to Taft, Texas to help with the family farm.
Tim grew up in Taft. He was a proud boy scout and...
Shawn Dee Sullinger
Dec 27, 2025
Shawn Dee Sullinger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Sandia, Texas, at the age of 54. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 10, 1971, Shawn's warmth and kindness touched the lives of many around her.
Shawn dedicated her life to her family, cherishing every moment spent with them, especially her...
Thomas Duncan
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Ray Duncan, 78, of Portland, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. Thomas was born on January 13, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Thomas Eliga Duncan (Lige) and Alice Obera Duncan (Bea). Known to his family as Sonny, he grew up in the Coastal Bend and graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1965. During his four years...
Brett Craig Anderson
Dec 23, 2025
Brett Craig Anderson, born on February 9, 1970, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was a beloved soul known to many. He passed away on December 23, 2025, in Mathis, Texas. He may have left this world, but not without leaving behind countless cherished memories and an indelible mark on the hearts of those knew him.
Brett dedicated a significant part of his...
Maricela P. Farias
Dec 22, 2025
Maricela P. Farias, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Portland, Texas. Born on October 14, 1961, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Maricela was a vibrant spirit who embraced life with an open heart.
Maricela was known for her love of family gatherings, often filling homes with laughter and warm moments over homemade meals that...
Constance Jo Anne Kruslyak
Dec 21, 2025
Constance (Connie) Jo Anne Kruslyak (nee: Lee), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Portland, Texas, on December 21st, 2025, with her husband of 23 years, Robert (Bob) Kruslyak and her youngest son Marcos by her side.
Connie was born in Muncie Indiana on September 18, 1953, the oldest of four children...
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,...
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