Obituaries

Aug 13, 2019

Aug 8, 2019

Felicitas S. Solis, 84, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 surrounded by family.

 

Mrs. Solis was born on November 20,1934 in Bishop, Texas and had been a resident of Gregory, Texas for many years. She was a home-maker, a volunteer and a member of the Alter Society, Sacred Heart, and the Divine Mercy at Immaculate Conception Church of Gregory,...

Aug 7, 2019

Margarito Medrano Jr. passed away August 7, 2019. He was born April 28, 1940 in Gonzales, Texas to Margarito and Elidia Medina Medrano. He was Preceded in death by both his parents, Son Fred Medrano, and Brothers Guadalupe and Guillermo Medrano.

He is survived by his wife Madalena Medrano; 1 Daughter Norma (Manuel) Saldivar; 2 Sons: Tony (Sylvia) Medrano, Ted...

Aug 7, 2019

It is with great sadness to announce that Juan Gilberto (Gilbert) Avila passed away on August 7, 2019, at the age of 73, following a short illness.  He was known as (Gator) to his friends and family. He was born in Gregory TX then moved to Houston TX in his adult life for a number of years before settling in...

Aug 5, 2019

Betty S. Garza 65, died on Monday, August 5, 2019 suddenly. Betty was born November 15, 1953, in Sinton, Texas. She worked as an Insurance Billing Clerk at the Taft Hospital until its closure and then went on to work for Christus Spohn Shoreline continuing under the same position. She is survived by her husband, Leo Garza Jr; Gregory,...

Aug 3, 2019

Benito L. Ramos Jr. died August 3, 2019. He was born June 6, 1968 in Sinton, Texas to Benito and Gabriela Ramos Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Juan Martin Ramos.   He is survived by 7 sisters: Maria Pena, Paulita Avendaro, Graciela Monsibaiz, Oralia Soliz, Carolina Echavarria Morin, Esmeralda 'Amy' Salinas and Rosita Mendez....

Aug 1, 2019

Christobal Arciba passed away August 01, 2019. He was born October 12, 1929 in Lampara, Texas to Cosme and Dolores Gutierrez Arciba. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Paula Olivarez Arciba.

Christobal was survived by 2 daughters: Ruby Martinez and Anita Herrera from Mathis, TX; 1 Sister Maggy Lopez; 1 Brother Ramon Arciba of Edingburg,...

Jul 30, 2019

Minerva K. Lucey, age 86, went home to Jesus on July 30, 2019. She was born on June 5, 1933 to Dr. Armando and Emma Duran. She was one of 8 children and grew up in Victoria and Corpus Christi, TX. Minerva was a member of Our Lady Star by The Sea Catholic Church.

She was a graduate of Incarnate...

Jul 27, 2019

Antonio R Pena Jr. passed away on July 27, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1961 in Sweetwater, Texas to Antonio and Ramona Rivas Pena Sr. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

He was survived by 1 Daughter Destiny Ann Pena, 5 Sons: Antonio Pena III, Jimmy Cantu Pena, Louis Cantu Pena, Vincent Cantu Pena,...

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...