Obituaries

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,...

Nov 20, 2020

Mr. Adolfo Rios Sr. passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1955 in Pettus, Texas to Antonio and Lilliana Rios. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his Brother, Carlos Rios. Mr. Rios is survived by his Wife, Lucia Rios; Daughter, Gracie Rios (Michael Del Bosque); Sons, Adolfo (Joanne) Rios, Bobby (Nelda)...

Nov 20, 2020

Senovio "Vito" R. Barrera passed away October 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife Millie; son Chico Barrera and daughter Dunia Powell.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 23, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Portland.

Nov 17, 2020

Mr. Adan Vallejo Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 10, 1968 in Taft, Texas to Santiago and Lanina Vallejo Jr. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Sister, Cristina V. Rios; Grandchildren, Julius Alexander Vallejo, Sebastian Kraze Vallejo; and Nephew, Christopher Paiz. Mr. Vallejo is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2020

H. H. (Boots) Barganski passed away on November 17, 2020 with his family by his side.   Boots was born to the late August and Martha Barganski in Portland, Texas.  He was the youngest son in a family of 12 children.  Boots graduated from Gregory High School and then proudly served in the United States Army.  He is survived by one sister, Cecilia...

Nov 17, 2020

Modesto (Tito) Hernandez passed away at his home in Portland TX. on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. A resident of Portland since 1962, Modesto was born February 24, 1934 in LaFeria, TX, to Guadalupe Lopez and Jose Hernandez.

He was the oldest of five siblings, Jose Hernandez of Portland TX., Roberto (Beto) Hernandez (decd) of Corpus Christi TX.,...

Nov 15, 2020

Mr. Manuel Carranza passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on November 14, 1962 in Mathis, Texas to Francisco and Eva Carranza.  He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Francisco Carranza Jr., and David Carranza.

Mr. Carranza is survived by his Wife, Sandra Garcia; two Sons, Manuel (Elaine) Carranza Jr., Javier (Vanessa...

Nov 13, 2020

Ricky Dean Niemeyer was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born to LaDonna Nordorft and Virgil Niemeyer in Iowa on August 28, 1959. Ricky is preceded in death by his father; his son, Ricky Dean Jr.; a daughter, Bridgett Faith Niemeyer; and a brother, Mike Niemeyer. 

Mr. Niemeyer is survived by...

Nov 12, 2020

Elizabeth Sahadi Coulter, 89, of Portland, Texas, passed away November 12, 2020, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Joseph and Rachide Sahadi, October 27, 1931, in Gregory, Texas. She was the youngest of 10 children. Elizabeth graduated from Gregory High School. She was an avid athlete and student.

She...

Nov 11, 2020

Francisco L. Flores passed away on Friday, November 11, 2020. He was born on March 8, 1958 to Antonio H. and Margarita L. Flores. Francisco was preceded in death by both of his parents, and one nephew Xavier Molina. 

He is survived by 6 sisters: Anita (Frank) Guerrero from Oklahoma, TX, Teresa (Melicio) Molina from Beeville, TX, Rosita(Leroy) Castro...

Nov 11, 2020

Anita Herrera Martinez passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  She was born on December 28, 1957 in Mathis, Texas to Remigio V. and Maria G. Herrera Sr.  

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her Parents; Husband, Francisco Sandoval; Daughters, Amanda Martinez and Kimberley Trevino; Sons, Daniel Martinez Jr., and Michael Martinez; Sisters, Adelaida (Robert) Dominguez and...

Nov 11, 2020

Mr. Pablo V. Padron Sr passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1933 in Mathis, Texas to Calistro and Paula Padron. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Three Sons, Pantaleon Padron, Albert Padron, and Santos Padron; Two Grandsons, Gabriel Padron and Jose Luis Padron; Brothers, Timoteo Padron, Feliciano Padron, Simon Padron; Sisters,...

Nov 7, 2020

Norma Ruiz Rivas passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born in Taft, Texas to Rafael and Josefa Ruiz.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Armando Rivas Sr.; Daughter, Amanda Salinas; and two brothers, Carlos and Joey Ruiz

She is survived by her Daughter, Rachel (Joe Ray) Rivas; Four Sons, Armando (Sunshine) Rivas Jr., Robert...

Nov 6, 2020

Betty Jean Glasson, 82, of Portland, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on November 6th,2020.  She transitioned to her heavenly home after heroically fighting cancer for many years.

Betty was born May 14, 1938, in Anding, Mississippi. In 1954, she and her family moved to Portland, Texas where she met her high school sweetheart and her future husband of 63 years, John Edmond Glasson.  After graduating from Gregory-Portland High School, they married  and set up home...

Nov 4, 2020

Felipa R. Chapa passed away November 4, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Lagarto, Texas to Jose and Natalia Ramos.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Valentin Chapa Sr.; Son, Valentin Chapa Jr.; Brother, Silvestro Ramos.

Mrs. Chapa is survived by her daughter, Francisca Flores; Son in law, Reynaldo Flores Jr.; Daughter in law,...

Oct 26, 2020

Emma Jean Jennings, age 96 passed away on October 26, 2020. Known to everyone as Jean, she wasthe daughter of George T and Nina Burger. She was born in Alice, Texas, September 19, 1924.

Jean was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband of 61 years, and 5 siblings.

Jean graduated from Mathis High School and was...

Oct 25, 2020

Ada Elizabeth “Betty” Carter Kemp was a daughter, a friend, a wife, a mother, an aunt, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a golfer, a gardener, a world traveler, and a follower of Jesus.  On Sunday, October 25, 2020, she left our world but joined her many loved ones in heaven.  She was 96 years old.

Betty was born...