Obituaries

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...

Aug 5, 2020

William T. Sheffield of Portland TX was called home to join our Heavenly Father on Aug. 5, 2020 at the age of 89, six days before his 90th birthday.

 

Born in Atoka, OK on August 11, 1930, he is survived by his sister Betty Kennedy and four children, Linda D. Sheffield, William T. Sheffield, Jr., Edgar R. Sheffield (Maria), and...

Aug 1, 2020

Luis A. Aguirre passed away in Mathis, Texas on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on June 21, 1933 in Catarina (Dimmit County) Texas to Luis and Claudia Aguirre.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Jose and Ramon Aguirre, and Lusiano Soliz; and his four sisters, Manuela Gonzalez, Maria Gutierrez, Frances Perez, and Amelia Castaneda.

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Aug 1, 2020

Sylvia Garza, 70, of Portland, TX, passed away on August 1st, 2020 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Sylvia was born on April 16, 1950 to Jose and Leonor Lezama in Elsa, TX. Shortly after, she moved to Gary, Indiana where she graduated at Edison High School in 1968. In 1968, she met Lee Garza, and they wed in 1970, going...

Jul 31, 2020

Jose Merced Barajas passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Capetillo, GTO., Mexico, to Asuncion and Maria Del Carmen Pinon Barajas. Jose did not know a stranger, as he and his wife were dedicated to their community for the 35 years they have spent at the local J&M Bakery that they have owned...

Jul 31, 2020

David Hilario Alvarado went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2020 at the age of 56. He was born on March 7, 1964 in Robstown Texas to Jose and Rosalinda Alvarado. David was known by many for his years of being a barber.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Geronimo and Ramona Alvarado, his brother,...

Jul 29, 2020

Santiaga Ortiz 96, of Gregory, Texas entered into eternal rest on July 29, 2020. She resided at the Coastal Palms Nursing Home in Portland, Texas.

Santiaga was born on July 26, 1924. She was a devout Catholic and member of The Sacred Heart Society.

Santiaga is preceded in death by her parents Ursula and Lorenzo Ortiz, sisters Juanita Ortiz, Dolores...

Jul 28, 2020

Felipe Lopez passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1934 in San Diego, Texas to Antonio and Virginia (Soliz) Lopez. He was preceded in death by both his parents; 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. 

He is survived by his wife Maria Estella Lopez; one step son Felix DeLaPaz; 9...

Jul 28, 2020

Danny M. Corsaw passed away on Tuesday,  July 28, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on January 21, 1947 in Seattle Washington to Jack and Tiny Corsaw.  He is preceded in death by his Parents, and one Sister.

Mr. Corsaw is survived by his Wife, Lucia Corsaw; one Step-daughter, Rosie (Freddy) Murillo; One sister, Jackie Hyatt; Uncle; John Hyatt;...

Jul 28, 2020

Martin Joe Stewart passed from this life on July 28, 2020 in Mathis, Texas. He was born October 29, 1974 in Sinton, Texas to Joe and Deborah Stewart.

Martin was preceded in death by his father, Joe, brother Joe, Jr., grandparents Martin and Hazel Baggs, and Wayne and Ruth Stewart.

He is survived by his children Justin Stewart of Beeville,...

Jul 28, 2020

Albert R. (Dick) Moser, 91, of Portland, Texas, passed away July 28, 2020 of natural causes. He was born November 4, 1928, in Waco, Texas to Albert R. Moser and Lydia Alice Scharlach Moser.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Louise B. Moser.

Albert Richard (Dick) Moser was a devoted family man who had been...

Jul 28, 2020

Jul 27, 2020

Felix Vitela passed away on July 27, 2020 in Taft, Texas.  He was born on October 1, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas to Delfino Sr. and Ernestina Vitela.  He is preceded in death by his Father; Brothers, David Vitela and Delfino Vitela Jr.; and Sister, Irene Vitela.

He is survived by his Mother Ernestina Vitela; Sisters, Stella Alonzo, Ida Trevino, Christina...

Jul 26, 2020

Rosendo Silva Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Cameron County, Texas to Guadalupe Sr. and Clemencia (Vela) Silva. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; wife Rosa Silva; one sister Rosa Estraca; and three brothers Guadalupe Silva Jr., Manuel Silva, and Jesus Silva.

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