Obituaries

Dec 27, 2020

Josephine Picha was called to be with the Lord on December 27, 2020.

She was born September 7, 1928 to Joseph Drozd and Millie (Bollom) Drozd. Her mother passed away when she was seven, Joseph Drozd later remarried Rosealie Havaran.

She attended school in Gregory through the 11th grade. On October 26, 1947 she married...

Dec 26, 2020

Stacy L. Doss Lawhon passed away on Saturday, December 26. 2020. She was born on September 16, 1984 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert Doss and Carla Kaufmann. She is preceded in death by her Father, Robert Doss. Left to cherish her memory are her Husband, Aaron Lawhon; Son, Henry Colt Lawhon; Sister, Rena Doughty; and Numerous Family and Friends...

Dec 25, 2020

George Thomas Garza fought hard in the hospital for 43 days before the Lord came to take him home on December 25, 2020.

George was born on September 20, 1965 in Sinton, Texas to Tomas Garza and Angelina Felan.

He was a hard worker and took good care of his family and many cats that...

Dec 24, 2020

Darrell Alan Hackfeld “Popo” 63, of Sandia Tx, went to be with our Lord on Christmas Eve after a brave fight against cancer. He was at his home surrounded by his wife, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren and friend Carol Broerman.

Darrell was born September 13, 1957 to June Thiel-Hackfeld and Hervey Hackfeld in Mathis Tx.  He was raised in Orange Grove...

Dec 23, 2020

Mr. Leoncio C. Del Fierro departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on February 17, 1942 IN Matamoros, Mexico to Leoncio and Concepcion Del Fierro. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Georgina Del Fierro; Sisters, Esperanza Robles, Guadalupe Amaro; Brothers, Modesto Del Fierro, Ernesto Del Fierro, Lorenzo Del Fierro,...

Dec 22, 2020

Jose M. Cantu Jr., 47, departed this life after a sudden illness on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  He was born on July 17, in Sinton, Texas to Jose M. Cantu Sr. and Elda (Peralta) Cantu.  

Mr. Cantu was preceded in death by both of his Parents. He was employed by Mathis Express Lube.

Left to cherish his memory are...

Dec 20, 2020

Domitila Sanchez departed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on April 7, 1927 in Orange Grove, Texas to Francisco and Juanita Padilla. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Pablo Sanchez; Three Brothers, Lionel Padilla, Francisco Padilla, Jose Mancias; Son in Law, Praxesdis Jimenez; Two Great Grandchildren, Stevie and Michael Paul.

Left to cherish...

Dec 20, 2020

Emilio Salinas, Sr. was called home on December 20,2020 in San Saba, Texas. He was born in Helena, Texas on July 28, 1931 to Severo and Mercedes (De la Garza) Salinas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sanjuana (Morales) Salinas, his children Roberto, Osvaldo and Sulema Salinas, his stepmom, Paula G. Salinas, brothers Severo,Trinidad, Guadalupe, and...

Dec 18, 2020

Ruben S. Medrano Sr. departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Mathis, Texas to Erlindo and Maria Baldome (Sanchez) Medrano. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; one Son in law, Rosendo H. Gonzalez; 3 Brothers, Francisco Sanchez, Alfredo Medrano, Jose Medrano; 4 Sisters, Anita M. Resio, Odilia...

Dec 18, 2020

Gloria Benavides Ramirez passed away on December 18, 2020 in Corpus Christi surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born to Regelio Ramirez and Antonia Bazan Benavides on November 3, 1942 in Falfurrias, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dec 13, 2020

Juana Madrigal departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Big Spring, Texas on September 21, 1935 to Faustino and Maria Montanez. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, husband Pasqual Flores Madrigal, and daughter Susan Madrigal. 

Left to cherish her memory are her 3 sons: Pasqual Madrigal...

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Sylvia Gonzales passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on June 11, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Blas and Ester Martinez Perez.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; Three Brothers, Simon Perez, Enrique Perez, Santos Perez; and her Beloved Son, Victor "Pelon" Gonzalez and Daughter Nicole Gonzalez.

She is survived...

Dec 10, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Stringham, known to her family and friends as Chobie, passed away at her home in Portland Texas on December 10, 2020 at the age of 88 years.

She was born on November 5, 1932, in Nursery, Texas to Frank Reginald and Mary Louise (DeLeon) Villafranca. She married Stanley Clayton Stringham on August 12, 1950 in Port Lavaca, Texas.  Her husband’s service in the Navy gave her the opportunity to make homes in many places including Sasebo Japan, and San Diego, California, eventually...

Dec 8, 2020

Hilda Jean Anthony of Mathis, Tx departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Tx. Hilda was born on October 9, 1947 in Meridian, Tx to Jose Schaefer and Henrietta Manson Wilber. She was preceded in death by her sister, GayeNell Mullenax, her father, Jose Schaefer, and her step-father, N.F. "Webb" Wilber. Left to cherish her memories...

Dec 7, 2020

Mrs. Celia Silvas passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on July 31, 1960 in Mathis, Texas to Francisco and Eva Carranza.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; three Brothers, Frank Carranza, David Carranza, and Manuel Carranza.

Left to cherish her memory are her Husband of 47 years, Alberto Silvas Sr.;...

Dec 4, 2020

David Earl King, 80, of Mathis ,Texas passed away on December 4, 2020after a brief illness. 

David was born on November 26, 1940 to Robert and Edith King in St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved around quite a bit during David's childhood. After graduating in 1959 from high school in Dallas, Texas, he joined the United States Navy where...

Nov 28, 2020

PORTLAND, Texas - Guy Bradford Rodgers, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Portland, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Guy was born May 5, 1956, the son of James Arthur Rodgers and Judith Ann (Smith) Rodgers. He attended and graduated from Manistique High School with the Class of 1974. After high school, he ultimately settled in Portland,...

Nov 27, 2020

Maria Dela Luz Coronado passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born in Mathis, Texas on May 25, 1960 to Mariano and Gloria Garcia.  She is preceded in death by her Father and Husband Refugio Coronado.

Mr. Coronado is survived by her Mother, Gloria D. Garcia; Sons, Jose Coronado, Noel Coronado, Chris Coronado, Kevin...

Nov 24, 2020

Mr. Roger Quinton Mills Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.  He was born in Nueces Co, Texas on August 31, 1928 to Roger Q. and Virgie Mae Mills.  He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, June and one Son, Roger Wayne Mills. 

Mr. Mills is survived by his Daughter, Teresa Allee of Corpus Christi, Texas;...

Nov 23, 2020

Dianne Tagle Mendez passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on March 11, 1966 to Santos and Mary Salinas Tagle. She was preceded in death by both of her Parents; one Sister, Elena Tagle; and one Brother, Sonny Tagle. 

Left to cherish her memory are her loving Husband, Fernando Mendez; Fur Babies,...