Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Ramona Kornelia King passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Mathis, Texas. She was born on August 13, 1962 in Paris France to Arthur and Elenora (Riter) King. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, and her husband Leo Gonzales. 

Left to cherish her memory are 2 daughters Alijah Gonzales ( Michael Schriefer), Leona Sanchez...

May 3, 2021

Frank Ford Lasater12/21/1924-5/3/2021A longtime resident of Mathis, passed away after a short illness on Monday,5/3/2021Frank was born in a "cotton patch" on a cold December day to Ed and Emma Lasater in Munday , TX on 12/21/1924The family moved to Mathis when he was still in "shirt tails". As a young boy he enjoyed many things growing up- walking to...

Apr 27, 2021

Mr. Erasmo V. Huerta Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on November 25, 1931 in Karnes City, Texas to Eufracio and Paula Huerta. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Oralia Huerta; Sisters, Ofilia Garza; and Brother, Joe Cavazos.

Left to cherish Mr. Huerta's memory are his Daughters, Anita (Joe) Leija, San...

Apr 27, 2021

Mr. Alejandro Longoria Ochoa passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on April 24, 1954 in Mathis, Texas to Tomas and Cecilia Ochoa. Mr. Ochoa was preceded in death by his Parents.

Left to cherish his loving memory are his Daughter, Krystel Ochoa (Seth Whitman) Hardesty; 3 Grandsons; Sisters, Yolanda Ochoa (Juan) Padron, Diana...

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. Maria Del Bosque Zapata went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021.  She was born on February 2, 1936 in Lagarto, Texas to Victor and Juliana Del Bosque.

Mrs. Zapata is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, Enrique Del Bosque; Granddaughter, Lorraine Del Bosque; Great Grandchildren, Corey Garcia and Juan Quilimaco.

Left to cherish her...

Apr 24, 2021

Mr. Jesse Paul Davis passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Sandia, Texas.  He was born on May 7, 1925 in Jim Wells County, Texas to Ples and Sally Davis.  He is preceded in death by his Parents; Sons, Hardy Davis, Gary Davis, and Wife, Arleen Davis.

Left to cherish his memory are his Son, Kelly (Donna) Davis; Stepdaughter,...

Apr 21, 2021

It’s with a deep sadness that our Mathis Community lost a beloved member - Maria “Mary” Soto Garcia. Mary fiercely battled ALS for 3 years and finally succumbed to the illness and passed away peacefully with her beloved son, Carlos and her caretaker/ daughter-in-law, Angie by her side.

Mary was a pillar in our community and was cherished by many...

Apr 20, 2021

Robert Eugene Howell (Bob) a long-time resident of Portland, Texas, went to be with the Lord on the 20th day of April 2021.  Bob was born in Van Buren, Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day, the 25th day of November 1926, to Mabel Lee and Claude C. Howell.  His dad worked for an oil company and they moved quite frequently.  They...

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Arturo Garcia Sr., 58, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Beeville, Texas.  He was born on August 4, 1962 in Mathis, Texas to Baldelio Luna and Francisca Garcia. He is preceded in death by his son Matthew Garcia.

Left to cherish his memory are his Mother, Francisca Garcia; Daughters, Valentina Garcia, Virginia Garcia,...

Apr 6, 2021

Alfredo Alcoser went home to be with his beloved wife, parents, and siblings on April 6, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1943 to Benito and Amada Alcoser in Somerset Tex.  He is preceded in death by his wife Hermelinda Alcoser, his parents, his brothers Albert and Eugenio Alcoser, and his sister Manuela Sambrano.  He lived in Somerset until he moved to...

Apr 5, 2021

John Steven McBride passed away at the age of 56 in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born on April 6, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas to William B. McBride and Sylvia Basaldu. He is preceded in death by his Mother Sylvia Steele and Step Father Charles Steele. 

Left to cherish his memory are: Children...

Apr 5, 2021

Kim Byrne Hunt of Portland , beloved daughter of Dan and Donnie Byrne (deceased), passed away on April 5, 2021 at the age of 59 after a brief battle with cancer. Kim was a life time resident of Portland and was a graduate of Gregory-Portland High School. Upon graduation from High School Kim married Jeff Hunt of Portland. Soon...

Apr 3, 2021

Carl E. “Rusty” Rankin was born on March 23rd, 1950 in Corpus Christi, TX. On April 3rd, 2021 Rusty left this Earth with his wife Donna by his side. Rusty was a talented chuckwagon cook and made some of the best biscuits and cowboy coffee that his many visitors have ever had. We’re sure he’ll continue to share his stories...

Apr 2, 2021

Lydia G. Martinez passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Beeville, Texas. She was born in Poth, Texas on November 15, 1939 to Elutario and Margarita(Gomez) Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Adan Martinez Sr.; brothers Timoteo Garcia, Amador Garcia; son Adan Martinez Jr.; and two grandchildren Christina Serenal, Christopher...

Apr 2, 2021

Marian Theckla Balzen Trees was born on April 11, 1921 in a farm house three miles east of Knippa, Uvalde County, Texas to Robert and Amalia (Cook) Balzen.  Marian attended Knippa High School and graduated in 1939.  After finishing Alamo College of Cosmetology in San Antonio, she worked in Uvalde where she met David Trees of LaPryor, Texas.  Marian...

Mar 31, 2021

Leslie Jack Nelson passed away on March 31, 2021 in Portland, TX. Jack was born in Lufkin, TX on May 9, 1951. He grew up in Houston, Tx graduating from Smiley High School.  He attended Texas A&M University followed by a long career with the Houston Police Department. After leaving HPD Jack moved to Portland, Tx to do the job he loved on the water as a...

Mar 22, 2021

Barbara Ann Stech

(February 19, 1949 – March 22, 2021)

On March 22, 2021 our beloved Barbara went home to her Lord and Savior.  Barbara was born February 19, 1949 in Mathis, Texas to William (Bill) and Rosalie Stech.  She was a devoted daughter, a loving sister and caring aunt.

Barbara was known for her kindness towards everyone and love...

Mar 22, 2021

John Thomas Hatton, longtime resident of the Portland community, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021.  He was born in 1943, and was raised in a military family, living in many locations, including Alaska, New Mexico, Kansas, and finally Texas, where he met Judy, his wife of 58 years.  He graduated from college with a music degree, but spent his...

Mar 20, 2021

Mac Armstrong of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away March 20, 2021 at the age of 89.

Sam Megarity 'Mac' Armstrong was born August 26, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, to John Nelson and Sally Megarity Armstrong. Mac moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, when he was six years old. He graduated from College Academy in Corpus Christi, and then attended Texas A...

Mar 19, 2021

Lawrence G Stevens, beloved husband, father, grandfather and fisherman,  departed this world peacefully on March 19, 2021 in the loving presence of the catch of his life, his bride of 62 years, Ethelmarie Stevens.

Larry was born and raised in Denver, Colorado where he attended Regis catholic school and college. He met and married the girl next...