Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Javier Soto Vasquez, of Portland, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. He went peacefully surrounded by family and love. Javier was born in Taft, Texas on July 4, 1972 to the late Arturo Vasquez, Sr. and Tomasa Soto Vasquez. He graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1991. He has worked in the electrical distribution industry for over 28...

Nov 12, 2021

Marcus I. Becraft passed away November 12, 2021 at the age of 77.

No services at this time.

Nov 11, 2021

Mary Christine Gawlik   February 1, 1925 – November 11, 2021   Mary Christine Gawlik, 96, passed away November 11, 2021. She was born February 1, 1925 to Frank and Josephine Hlavik in Orange Grove, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Alvin, Sr.; Daughter, Frances Jones; Son, Bobby Gawlik; Brothers, Joe Hlavik and Frank Hlavik; Great-granddaughter, Savannah Heausler;...

Nov 4, 2021

Donna Lee Bressler went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021.

Donna was born on January 7, 1940 in Mankato, Minnesota to H.E. (Jack) and Marjorie L. Wolcott.

She was a loving wife to Joseph James Bressler for 47 years. She loved to travel and find adventures. So much so, that she went skydiving at the age of 70....

Nov 2, 2021

Thomas Sudell passed away November 2, 2021 (All Souls Day) at the age of 66. He was born on November 1, 1955 (All Saints Day) to Leo Jay Vernon and Ann Marie (Maguire) Sudell in Philadelphia, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters Marian Burgess and Diane Smith. He is survived by his siblings, sister Ann...

Nov 1, 2021

Mrs. Joan P. Gunn went to be with our Lord on November 1, 2021.  She was born on June 24, 1939 in Greenville, Texas to Roy H. and Floriene Priest.  Mrs. Gunn is preceded in death by her Parents; Sister, Jana Grace Priest.

Left to cherish her loving memory are her Daughters, Sharon Gunn (Greg) Neel, Susan (David) Benskin; Son,...

Oct 30, 2021

Yolanda O. Medina was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 30, 2021.  She was born on July 1, 1955  to Benancio and Leonarda Olivarez Sr..  Mrs. Medina is preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Abel Medina; Sister, Paula Aciba and Brothers, Benancio Olivarez Jr., Raul Olivarez, and Rene Olivarez.

Left to cherish her loving memory...

Oct 29, 2021

Elodia Villarreal Cardona, 89, left her earthly home to join her Heavenly Father for eternity on October 29,2021. She was surrounded by her family when she took her final breath.

Elodia was the youngest of ten living children, born in Sandia, Texas to Teodoso & San Juana Villarreal. She married Noe Cardona in 1949 and together they had two children,...

Oct 28, 2021

Ramiro Pena, Jr. passed away on October 28, 2021.  Ramiro is survived by his wife of 48 years, Yolanda O. Pena and his children Marisela (Tim) Russell, Ramiro (Meredith) Pena III, Orlando (Mallory) Pena, Adrian Pena, seven grandchildren, Jude Russell, Sadie Russell, Julia Russell, Molly Russell, Lily Mae Pena, Joseph Pena, Kingston Pena, his brother Rene (Norma) Pena and...

Oct 27, 2021

John Edwin Barbree Jr passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He went peacefully surrounded by family and love.

John was born in Taft, Texas on November 23, 1971 to John and Adrienne Barbree. He attended Ingleside High School. He was a fishing guide in the 90s and currently in construction.

John was an avid fisherman...

Oct 27, 2021

Harold Borders passed away on October 27, 2021 at the age of 78.

There are no services pending at this time.

Oct 25, 2021

Warren E.Phipps, Jr.

In Memory of Warren E. Phipps, JR. It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Retired Major General Warren E. Phipps, Jr. born on June 18, 1960 who passed away suddenly on October, 25, 2021. General Phipps earned several awards through his support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and...

Oct 25, 2021

Jason Leigh Betz passed away October 25, 2021 at the age of 46. He was born on September 19, 1975 to Lynn and Edna Leigh Betz in Portland, Texas.

Jason graduated from Gregory- Portland High School in 1994. He participated in Boy Scouts as he was growing up. He earned the Eagle Scout award, the highest honor...

Oct 24, 2021

Mrs. Juanita T. Flores was called home by our Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born on November 3, 1940 in Runge, Texas to Pedro and Florencia Tamez Sr.  Mrs. Flores is preceded in death by her Parents; Daughter, Sonia Cavazos; Brothers, Luis Tamez, Alejandro Tamez, Roberto Tamez, Reynaldo Tamez.

Left to cherish Mrs. Flores's loving memory are...

Oct 23, 2021

Winston Wayne McCrary of Portland, Texas went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021.

Winston was born on July 20,1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is the son of the late Jessie Clarence McCrary and Myrtle Fay Epperson. Winston had one brother, the late Gary McCrary, a niece, Denise (Bryan) Wood and a nephew, Chris...

Oct 19, 2021

Charles Scott Pena, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Hospice Alliance.

Born on May 11, 1970, he was the son of Andrew L. and Josephine (Lara) Pena, Sr. Charles was a graduate of  Mary D. Bradford High School and attended classes at Gateway Technical College.

Charles always liked to be prepared...

Oct 18, 2021

Matilde Sanchez Guerra (Tillie), age 89, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021. She was

born in Concepcion, Texas (La Chona)  to Andres and Micaela Sanchez.

Matilde attended school in Concepcion, Texas in a one room segregated classroom where she

would share many stories all the time about her experience and all the...

Oct 13, 2021

Lorellis Valls passed away October 13, 2021 at the age of 64. She was born December 1, 1956 to Concopion (Gloria) and Joseph Valls.

There are no services at this time.

Oct 12, 2021

Nancy D. Martin passed away at the age of 75. She was born February 25, 1946 to Annie (Floyd) and Floyd Rogers.

There are no services at this time.

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Rosalinda Luna Trevino entered Eternal Rest on Wednesday October 6, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1944 in Robstown, Texas to Lorenzo and Celsa Luna. Mrs. Trevino is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Fernando Trevino; Sons, Rogelio Alvarado, David Alvarado; Grandson, Richard Adame Jr.; Sister Janie Luna Ruiz. 

Left to cherish Mrs. Trevino's loving memory...