Obituaries

Aug 31, 2020

Mr. Jesus S. Alfaro passed away on August 31, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on February 6, 1936 in Mexico to Merced and Felita Alfaro. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Raquel Alfaro; daughter, Rebecca Zamora; Brothers, Ismael and Eloy Alfaro.

Mr. Alfaro is survived by his daughters, Asenet Longoria, Sylvia (Gaspar) Guerra; sons, Merced...

Aug 29, 2020

Barbara Nell Pope McKinny Lane died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was vibrant until the end. Her passing was shocking to family and friends, but God’s timing is His own, and His plans are not ours – as He called Barbara “Home.” We will miss her for all our days on this earth....

Aug 28, 2020

Obera Lynette Kiker Schneider age 96 died at her home near Mathis, Texas on August 28, 2020. She was born in Rotan, Texas on February 4, 1924 to Dewey P. and Beatrice (Pete) L. Kiker. Lynette became God’s child in the waters of Holy Baptism, April 2, 1944 and was confirmed February 17, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in West...

Aug 26, 2020

Genoveva "Lala" Trevino Munoz, of Mathis, Texas beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister, passed on August 26, 2020. Lala was born in Pawnee, Texas on August 10, 1944, the second born to Pedro and Maria Trevino. Lala is preceded in death by her son Joaquin, Parents Pedro and Maria Trevino, and brother Severo Trevino. 

Lala is survived...

Aug 23, 2020

Elidia Rosales Mendez passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born August 3, 1938 in Nueces County, Texas to Elena and Ricardo Rosales. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlos Mendez Sr.; their Daughter, Maria Elodia; Granddaughter, Crystal Mendez; her Parents, Elena and Ricardo Rosales; Brothers, Jose, Ricardo, Gilberto, Juan and...

Aug 23, 2020

Nelda Garcia passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 52 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on April 20, 1968 in Lubbock, Texas to Toribio and Maria (Sandoval) Garcia.  She is preceded on death by both of her Parents; Sister, Lisa Lee Garcia; and Husband, Daniel Farias.

Mrs, Garcia is survived by one Daughter, Jacqueline...

Aug 22, 2020

Dorothy Ann Browning passed away on August 22, 2020 in Orange Grove, Texas. She was born on October 14, 1944 in Orange Grove, Texas to Rudolph and Minnie Klaevemann. She is preceded in death by her Parents; First Husband, Ray Gene Crisp; Second Husband, Aubrey Browning; Infant daughter, Judy Lynn Crisp; Sister, Betty Bertram; Grandson, Chad Conwell; Son-in-law, Patrick Herrin....

Aug 16, 2020

Rafael Moreno (82) passed away on August 16, 2020. He was born on June 18, 1938 to Juan R. Moreno Sr. and Rebecca Moreno Ramirez on Priday Farm in Gregory, Texas.

Rafael is survived by his wife Deysi Moreno, siblings; Juan Moreno Jr., Berta (Enrique) Nesmith, Elodia (Merced) Garcia, Lupe (Inez) Jimenez, Gloria (Jesse) Bazan, Laura (Robert) Garcia,...

Aug 12, 2020

Our Beloved Mother Candelaria Ortiz was called home

by our Heavenly Father on August 12, 2020.

Candelaria, affectionately known by all as “Grandma Lala” was born on August 20, 1923

to Ramon and Adela Rodriguez in Rongee, Texas.

She met the love of her life Esteban Ortiz in McAllen, Texas.  They...

Aug 12, 2020

Lois (Lowrie) Baldwin passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 12, 2020 at the age of 85. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, John and Martha Lowrie, and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband Bill of 66 years, their children Les (Kristen) Baldwin, Wes (Penny) Baldwin, Debra (Danny) Dunn, Mark (Lori)...

Aug 11, 2020

Julia C. Trevino has gone to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She was born on April 13, 1946 in Mathis, Texas to Jose Maria and Francisca (Rodriguez) Coronado. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; husband Nieves B. Trevino; 5 brothers, Alberto “Beto” Coronado, Flavio “Yayo” Coronado, Jose “Cheque” Coronado, Francisco “Chato” Coronado,...

Aug 10, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Hinojosa passed away on August 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on October 6, 1959 in Sinton TX to Domingo Hinojosa and Catarina Herrera. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents Domingo Hinojosa Sr and Catarina Hinojosa , brother Domingo Hinojosa Jr ,sister Emilia Saldana and two nieces Gloria and Amy Hinojosa.

Visitation will be from...

Aug 8, 2020

Santiago Vallejo Jr, age 71, passed away on August 8, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on April 16, 1949 in Mathis, Texas to Maria Consuela Silva and Santiago Vallejo Sr.  Santiago was a life long resident Of Mathis, Texas. Santiago was a retired custodian of 31 years for Mathis ISD.  

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 8, 2020

Erasmo Avila passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on June 12, 1948 in Mathis, Texas to Ambrocio Avila and Maria Villarreal . He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

He is survived by two Daughters Michelle Avila, Jennifer Avila(Sal Gonzales); one Sister Diana (Robert)...

Aug 8, 2020

Curt Gooris, 83, of Portland, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 8. Curt was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 16, 1937 to Ray and Mary Gooris. Curt married Darlene Corpstein, and together they raise two sons, Jim and Gary. Curt has three grandchildren, Chris, Michael and Matthew

Curt was a pilot, loved to...

Aug 8, 2020

Catarina Herrera Hinojosa 94 of Portland Tx, Passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born March 22, 1926. She is proceeded in death by her father Roberto Herrera and mother Felipa Vasquez Herrera, husband Domingo Hinojosa Sr. , sons Domingo Hinojosa Jr , daughter Emilia Saldana and two granddaughters Gloria and Amy Hinojosa. She is survived by her daughters...

Aug 7, 2020

Ruben M. Salinas passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on February 2, 1944 in Mathis, Texas to Basilio Salinas and Isabel Medina Salinas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his previous wife Lucia Garcia Salinas; sisters Tomasita Silvas, Emma Olivarez, Aida Garcia; brothers Ernesto Salinas, Basilio Salinas Jr....

Aug 6, 2020

Joyce L. Gauntt passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  She was born on December 16, 1935 in Mason, Texas to Louis and Pearl Nixon.  She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Douglas B. Gauntt and infant Daughter, Cynthia Ann.

Mrs. Gauntt is survived by her Daughter, Becky (Ron) Beto; Son, Douglas Wayne (Brenda) Gauntt; Five...

Aug 6, 2020

Brian Rinald, 59, of Mathis, TX, passed away on August 6th, 2020 after losing his fight with Cancer. Brian was born on January 25, 1961 to Louis and Donna Rinald in Corpus Christi, Texas. Brian was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Donna Rinald; and his brothers, Randal and Kurtis Rinald. He is survived by his brother, Thomas...

Aug 5, 2020

Sandra “Sandi” Lee Platt, 57, of La Marque, TX, entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2020 - with her family by her side.

 

Sandi is survived by her husband, Bill Platt; mother, Maria Carrizales; children, Matthew Platt and Holly Platt; sisters, Nora Lindley, Lisa Saladino, and Patricia Rivera.  She is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Spence...