Obituaries

Jul 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Stephen Clancy, age 22, on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home in Portland, Texas. He was born June 3, 1997 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a 2016 graduate of Gregory-Portland High School and GPHS cheerleader who took his stunting skills all the way to the Varsity...

Jul 24, 2019

Ellen S. Johnson passed away on July 24, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1935 in Tallahassie, Florida to Alseymae and Pharaba Spears. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, 2 sisters Virginia, and Betty, and 2 brothers Sidney, and Ossie.

She was survived by Michael McAbee, Vera La Flame, Phyllis Walling, James Carl McAbee, Patricia...

Jul 20, 2019

Jul 18, 2019

Our community sadly lost a pillar on Thursday, July 18, 2019 when Rosalinda Pena, affectionally known as "Ms. Pena" passed away. Ms. Pena was an active community member and worked tirelessly for the betterment of her church, community, and the youth. Her contributions to the lives of many included working with youth of Sacred Heart Church for nearly 50 years,...

Jul 14, 2019

Billie Jean Williams Grierson, age 90, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019. Born November 24, 1928 to Allie and Edna Williams. She was one of 10 children and grew up in the Kirby Lumber town of Bessie May in East Texas. She worked retail for a number of years, 12 years at the Portland Beall’s Department Store in Portland....

Jul 9, 2019

Jeanne Lynette Kiliz Reagan passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019, at the age of 85.  She was the cornerstone of our family.  She was a strong loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Mawmaw), great grandmother, sister, sister in-law and friend. 

 

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Reagan, Jr. and son David.  Also, her parents, Louis and...

Jul 7, 2019

Martin V. Medina Jr. passed away July 7, 2019. He was born on January 28, 1957 in Gonzales, TX to Martin and Amelia Villarreal Medina Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers Ricky and Abel Medina

He is survived by his son Martin V. Medina III of Gonzales, Texas; 4 sisters Clarita Medina Zamudio, Norma...

Jul 6, 2019

Kandyce Ann Patton, age 36, passed away on July 6, 2019, in Portland Texas. She graduated from Gregory Portland High School in 2001.

Kandyce loved attending Texas Country music concerts, Chicken Express Sweet Tea, warm Hoodies, a good pair of broken in cowboy boots, homemade pumpkin roll, ice cold Dr. Peppers, her favorite recliner and a cozy blanket, but most...

Jun 29, 2019

Martha Ann Wendland Owen, age 85, passed away on June 29, 2019, in McKinney Texas, following a long illness. 

Martha was a lifelong Catholic and had been a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for many years.

Martha is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ronnie Clay Owen, Sr. in 2015, as well as parents William...

Jun 25, 2019

Betty Ann Simon Dietz was born on December 26, 1926 in Randall County, Texas, to Anton Henry and Anna Eva Simon. She graduated from Canyon High School in 1944. Betty married John Henry Dietz on August 8, 1944 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Umbarger, TX. Betty was a photography specialist for several years at Palo Duro Studios in Amarillo,...

Jun 24, 2019

Joy G. Brice, entered eternal rest June 24, 2019, at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 68. She was born March 23, 1951 in Hoodriver, Oregon to Jean and Gordon LaRue. She was a graduate of Premont High School in 1969.  Joy always took pleasure in helping others and never met a stranger. She was a gentle...

Jun 22, 2019

Maria A. Garza passed away June 22, 2019. She was born February 2, 1946 in Mathis, TX to Francisco and Tomasa Lopez Alaniz. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francisco Alaniz Jr., Son Jessie Coronado and Great Grand daughter Amabella Franco, Son in law Ray Soto.

She is survived by her husband Ruben S. Garza,  3 Daughters:...

Jun 17, 2019

Alvin L. Wostal passed away on June 17, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1939 in Banquete, Texas to Sam R. and Isabell Wenske Wostal. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Steven L. Wostal,  two brothers: Vernon and Gaylon Wostal and sister Shirley Wostal. He was survived by his wife of 25 years Lana Wostal; Daughters:...

Jun 16, 2019

Amanda Syma passed away June 16, 2019. She was born on November 05, 1945 in Alice, Texas to Leland and Fanetta Baker. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom Syma and grandson T.C. Smith. She is survived by one daughter Neva Syma (John) Rainey; son: Thomas (Lisa) Syma, special sister: Ruth White ; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren....

Jun 12, 2019

Max Oliver, 83, of Portland, Texas passed away June 12, 2019.

Max was born August 10, 1935 in Vernon, Texas to A.B. and Florence Oliver. He met Nancy Barber in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma where they married on August 27, 1954.

Max is preceded in death by his parents, sister Martha Fleming, daughter-in-law Susan Oliver, and grandson Matthew Roberts.

He is...

Jun 11, 2019

Guadalupe Huerta Ortiz passed away Peacefully on June 11, 2019 at the age of 84 in Portland, TX.

He was born on Oct 30TH 1934 in Gregory, TX and married Eluteria Solis Acosta on April 14th 1953.

He is survived by his wife, Eluteria Portland, Children Abel (Yolanda) of Portland, Sally Aguilar Corpus Christi, Patricio Ortiz of Portland, Mary Jane...

Jun 10, 2019

John (Bubba) Wayne Syma passed away June 10, 2019 at the age of 55. John was a Tankerman for Kirby Corporation for 21 years.

John is survived by his wife of 30 years Danna Syma, sons Tyler (Morgan) Syma and Bryce Syma; sisters Patricia “Sissy” (Jimmy) Lewallen, Linda (Bo) Valentine, Kathy (Keith) Simons, Donna Syma, and Judy (Tod) Syma; brothers...

Jun 7, 2019

Melva Muriel McCain Groom was called home on Friday, June 7, 2019. She was born on February 29, 1924 to Thelma Muriel Lemley and CB McCain in Votaw, Texas which was about four miles from Oakville in Live Oak County Texas. She graduated from George West High School where she excelled in all sport. She married the love of her...

Jun 3, 2019

Reymundo De La Garza Gonzales passed away June 03, 2019. He was born on March 15, 1935 in Mathis, Texas to Jose R. and Evaricta De La Garza Gonzales. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Elijio Gonzales and wife Ofelia Gonzales.

He is survived by one daughter Rosa Ruiz; two sisters: Magdalena Medrano, Isabel Ornelas; two brothers: Jose Gonzales...

May 28, 2019

Wesley Bauch passed away on May 28, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1938 in Mathis, Texas to Alma Schmidt Bauch. He was preceded in death by his mother, and  1 brother Leslie E. Bauch.

He was survived by his Wife Darlyn Bauch; 2 Sons Bryan (Michelle) Bauch, Brad (Madonna) Bauch; Grandchildren: Haleigh Bauch, Maegan Bauch, Grace Bauch, Henry...