Obituaries

Jul 20, 2021

Rene Aaron Pena, age 42, left his earthly life and entered into Eternal Life, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born November 20, 1978 in Gregory, TX to Norma L Pena.  .

Rene graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1997. He then earned his Associates degree in Nursing in 2000 from Del Mar College. Rene married Kristina...

Jul 19, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and tremendous sadness we announce the passing of Cody Dell Lewis. Cody is survived by his mother Denise Drewry Lewis and father John Lewis. He leaves behind his fiancée Kayla Kustra, grandmother Josie Dell Lewis, as well as brothers Denny and Jeremy Lewis, Timothy House, and sister Krystal Cady. In addition, he leaves behind...

Jul 17, 2021

Ella Jean Porter October 23, 1924 – July 17, 2021        Ella Jean Hollon was born to Jess and Rosie Carlisle Hollon on October 23, 1924 in Florence, Texas. She passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 after 96 years of tremendous love for her family and friends.       In 1925, Ella Jean’s family moved to Mathis. She graduated from Mathis High School...

Jul 17, 2021

 

Thomas Maurice Grover, Jr passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home in Portland, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in George West, Texas on August 26, 1932 to Mary Viola and Thomas Maurice Grover, Sr.

Buddy grew up in Lolita, Texas, graduating in 1949 as his class valedictorian.  He attended St....

Jul 15, 2021

Erick Lynn Gordon passed away July 15, 2021 at the age of 74.

There are no services made at this time.

Jul 11, 2021

Mrs. Oralia L. Benavidez was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1943 in Mathis, Texas to Espiririon and Cleotilde Leal. Mrs. Benavidez is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Agustin Benavidez Sr. and Son, Agustin Benavidez Jr.

Left to cherish Mrs. Benavidez' loving memory are her...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Bruno G. Gutierrez passed on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on September 3, 1950 in Mathis, Texas to Bruno and Julia Gutierrez.  Mr. Gutierrez is preceded in death by his Parents; Five Sisters, Maria Garcia, Adela Gutierrez, Dora Amador, Leonor Moreno, Lili Almarez; two Brothers, Avelino Gutierrez, Benito Gutierrez.

Left to cherish Mr....

Jul 8, 2021

Mary Christina Armstrong (Houck), called Tina by almost everyone who knew her, passed away suddenly on July 8th 2021. She was 53 years old.

She is survived by her husband Johnny Armstrong, her daughter Victoria, her son John, her two grandsons Atticus and Dave, as well as her brothers Allan and Stephen Houck, her sister Diane Merritt,...

Jul 7, 2021

Baby Josie Lynne Guerra, beloved daughter of John Richard Guerra and Abbey Longoria and sister to Jayden Longoria, Juliana Guerra and Jocelynne Guerra was born still on July 7, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She is also survived by her Maternal Grandparents, Domingo and Adelfa Longoria; and Paternal Grandmother Diana Guerra; two Aunts and one Uncle.

Graveside Services are planned...

Jul 7, 2021

Thomas Patrick Fallon, 63, of Portland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, peacefully in his home. Thomas, better known as “Bobo”, “Tommy”, “Tom” or his most favorite title “PaPaw” was born March 18, 1958, in Raymondville, Texas. Raised in Kilgore, Texas his family relocated to San Juan where he began his Junior High and High School years...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs Serafina Munoz Ramos passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Corpus Christi at the age of 81.  She was born on April 19, 1940 in Tynan, Texas to Apolinar and Eloisa Munoz.  Mrs. Ramos is preceded in death by her Parents; and Husband, Margarito Ramos.

Left to cherish her loving memory are her Brother, Cirildo C. Munoz Sr....

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. Richard Figueroa Garza was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 2, 2021. 

Richard “La Paca” Garza was born born on December 4, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Guadalupe and Amelia Garza. The family lived in Tahoka, Texas for a short time and eventually settled in Mathis. Richard was a graduate of Mathis High School...

Jun 30, 2021

Barbara Ferrer passed away June 30, 2021.

There are no services made at this time.

Jun 29, 2021

Mrs. Estela R. Carreon was called home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2021, at the age of 88.  She was born in Tynan, Texas on June 23, 1933, to Rosenda (Cantu) and Alejandro Rodriguez.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; her Husband, Robert Carreon; one son, Guadalupe Carreon; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Carreon; one Grandson,...

Jun 27, 2021

San Juanita M. Garcia, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Mathis, Texas. She was born on June 24, 1932 in Mission, Texas to Trinidad and Clemencia (Lopez) Mercado. Mrs. Garcia is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Alfredo G. Garcia, 1 son Rudolfo Garcia, grandson Joe Anthony Espinoza, great-grandson...

Jun 26, 2021

Norman Dalton Ketchen passed away June 26, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born May 2, 1949 to Rose and Norman G. Ketchen.

There will be no services at this time.

Jun 25, 2021

Bobby Joe Wylie went to be with the Lord on June 25th, 2021.  He was born on February 20th, 1930, to Dixie Alma Fischer and Grover Cleveland Wylie, in Athens, Texas.  Bobby married the love of his life, Loyce Irene Knioum, on March 3, 1951

Bobby joined the navy and went through boot camp in San Diego,...

Jun 21, 2021

Michael Wayne Rowland peacefully passed away June 20, 2021. He was 66 years old. Mike was born on March 2, 1955 to Allen and Mickey Rowland. He was a graduate of Gregory-Portland.

Mike is preceded in death by his mother Mickey Rowland; father Allen Rowland; daughter Jacklyn Swift Rowland; brothers Barry Rowland and Steven Rowland.

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Jun 17, 2021

Kirk Xavier Johnston, 59, passed away June 17, 2021. He was born July 28, 1961 to Frances (Briscoe) and Ralph Johnston.

He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl and son Jameel and 6 siblings.

There will be a celebration of Life for Kirk at a later date.

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Guadalupe Sanchez passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. Sanchez was born on December 7, 1929 La Sejita, Texas to Elias and Petra DelBosque. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Benito, Felix, Alfredo, Alberto Sanchez, Elias Sanchez Jr.; Sisters, Adelina Garcia, Maria Munoz, America Sanchez; Sister in law, Beatrice Sanchez; Brother...