Obituaries

Sep 17, 2020

Raul G. Mendez 74, of Papalote TX went to heaven on September 17, 2020. Beloved husband, father and grandfather enjoyed spending time with family and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by Belen, his wife of 48 years, his children, Jeanette Washington of Papalote...

Sep 16, 2020

Mr. Carlos Quilimaco Sr. passed Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on July 3, 1979 in Plainview, Texas to Juan and Lupe Quilimaco.  He is preceded in death by Father, Juan Quilimaco Sr.

Mr. Quilimaco is survived by his Mother, Lupe Quilimaco; Daughters, Brenda Quilimaco, Samantha Lynn Quilimaco, Heaven Coronado; Sons, Carlos Quilimaco, Brandon Quilimaco;...

Sep 13, 2020

Rufino G. Figueroa was born on August 4, 1934 in Goliad, Texas to Librado and Elena(Garces) Figueroa. Rufino grew up in Goliad and moved to Mathis in 1945. In 1953 he met the love of his life Felipa Zapata and married her on June 23, 1954. They were married for 60 years and had five children Diana (Roy) Montemayor, Rosa...

Sep 11, 2020

Ignacio Garcia Torres passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 11, 2020 at the age of 84 years. He was born at the Chapman Ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 31, 1936 to the late Hilario Torres, Sr. and Petra Garcia Torres. As a teenager, he participated in the Golden Gloves amature boxing in...

Sep 10, 2020

Mr. Robert Gerald Ford passed away on September 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born March 21, 1937 in Haskell, Texas to Morris and Martha Ford. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers Jack ford, Don Ford; Sisters, Jo Rosser, Nancy Wilkins.

Mr. Ford is survived by his Life Partner, Marneta Rickard; Daughter, Deborah McNamara; Sisters,...

Sep 6, 2020

A longtime resident of Portland Texas, Maria Belinda, age 64, passed away Sunday 9/6/2020 at Northshore Emergency Center. Maria Belinda was born 10/11/55 in Taft, Texas. Her parents were Leandro H. Flores Jr. and Sarita Castillo Flores. She was a life-long resident of Portland Texas. Joaquin and Belinda were married in Portland Texas at Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

Sep 3, 2020

Mr. Felix P. Ayala passed away on September 3, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born December 16, 1964 in Mathis, Texas to Pedro D. and Manuela P. Ayala. He is preceded in death by his Father, Pedro D. Ayala; Paternal and Maternal Grandparents; two Step-sons, Richard Herrera Jr., Mario Herrera; three Uncles, Jose Gomez, Julio Ayala, Diego Ayala;...

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...