Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

 

Richard Carl Crenshaw passed away on February 23, 2019.

He was born in Texarkana, Texas on April 15, 1946 to T. C. “Sandy”’ Crenshaw and Mary Katherine Ledbetter Crenshaw.

He graduated from Tomball High School in 1964, attended Stephen F. Austin University, and served in the U. S. Navy – Vietnam.  He worked in Purchasing for 3 major offshore...

Feb 23, 2019

Mercedes Ortiz, of Gregory, Texas planted her last rose bush on February 23, 2019.  She passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She married Rosendo Ortiz on January 16, 1982 and they built a life of service to their church, family, and community.  She was preceded in death by her first husband the late Samuel...

Feb 22, 2019

Delores Lee Kautz, of Portland TX, left her earthly body to be with her Lord on February 22, 2019.   She is enjoying a heavenly reunion with her husband of 53 years, Wallace L. (Wally) Kautz (12/22/1929 – 01/03/2006) and her daughter, Karen Jeter, who passed in 2015 at the age of 62.  Delores was born in Mexia, TX, on July...

Feb 22, 2019

Barbara Ruth Van Allen Atwood, 78, of Portland, TX joined her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2019. Barbara, the oldest of three children, was born April 4, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey to Elwood and Edna (Leaphart) Van Allen and moved to Beeville, TX when she was 13.

While attending First Baptist Church Beeville, she met a cute young...

Feb 21, 2019

Ramon Alaniz Paiz passed away February 21, 2019. He was born September 8, 1944 in Orange Grove, Texas to Rosalio and Christina Alaniz Paiz. He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 Brothers: Martin Paiz, Emilio Paiz, Librado Paiz, Domingo Paiz, Oscar Paiz, and Juanito Paiz; and 1 Sister: Jesusa Paiz. He was survived by his Wife Belia P....

Feb 17, 2019

Antonio (Tony) Garcia of Corpus Christi Texas, age 64, passed away in his home with his family on Sunday February 17, 2019. Tony was born on November 11,1954 in Butte, Montana to Lisa and Antonio Garcia.

Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served 27 years on the Corpus Christi Fire Department. He was a hero to not...

Feb 12, 2019

Clarita Sanchez passed away February 12, 2019. She was born January 14, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Francisco and Petra Soto Villegas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Juan Villegas. She is survived by her husband Nasario Sanchez; 2 Daughters: Melissa Villegas and Monica Villegas; 4 Sons: Ray Sanchez, Rene Sanchez, Nasario Sanchez Jr., and...

Feb 12, 2019

Janelle D. Kiolbassa passed away February 12, 2019. She was born August 6, 1934 in Paint Rock, Texas to James Newt and Mary Mc Clure Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Clem Kiolbassa, sister Billie Recane, and brother James Mitchell Davis. She is survived by husband Clem Kiolbassa, 1 daughter: Stephanie (Rick) Ivy; 2 sons:...

Feb 12, 2019

Refugia A. Galvan passed away February 12, 2019. She was born on July 4, 1925 in Kosciusko, Texas to Guadalupe and Maria Gutierrez Avila. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Simon Galvan, 2 sister and 3 brothers She is survived by 3 daughters; Luisa (Manuel) Estrada, Rosalinda Galyas, Juanita (George) Elizondo; 1 son John(Margie) Galvan; 8 grandchildren...

Feb 9, 2019

Alfonso Ortiz Solis Jr. 75, was welcomed into God’s loving arms on February 9, 2019.  He was born to Alfonso and Rosalia Solis in Gregory TX on September 10, 1943. Alfonso was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is proceeded in death by his parents; wife Bella Solis, brothers; Joe Solis, Pedro Solis and Sisters; Lupe Lopez, Elida Cruz.

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Feb 7, 2019

Elida Aleman passed away February 7, 2019. She was born October 1, 1938 in Clareville, Texas to Jose Maria and Celia Herrera Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Aleman Sr., her parents, 3 sons; Alejandro, Jose and Fabian Aleman Jr. 1 sister; Ester Perez and 2 brothers; Adan and Manuel Martinez. She is survived by 4...

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Jan 29, 2019

Santiago C. Alaniz passed away January 29, 2019. He was born August 2, 1946 in Orange Grove, Texas to Nicholas and Dominga Alaniz. Mr. Alaniz was preceded in death by his parents and several of his sisters and brothers. He is survived by 2 daughters: Anna Vel Jones and Marivel 'Audie' Tagle. 3 sisters: Maria Valdez, Beatrice Sifuentes and Rogelia...

Jan 29, 2019

Joel Morris Earley, passed away on January 29, 2019.  He was born July 16, 1967 in Uvalde, Texas to Ronald R. and Diane (Morris) Earley.  Joel, an accomplished actor and musician, was passionate about the performing arts.  He was a proud father and took great pleasure in his son’s accomplishments. 

Joel is survived by his son Noah Morris Earley, of...

Jan 28, 2019

Barbara Jo Ann Boening passed away January 28, 2019. She was born August 26, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Joseph and Evelyn Plachy. Mrs. Boening worked for Kroger Foods in management. She was preceded in death by her Husband; Leon Boening, parents and a sister; Frances Lafield. Mrs. Boening is survived by 2 daughters; Debbie Lynn (Bruce) Meyer of...

Jan 18, 2019

H. G. Ritchie, Jr., age 87, passed away on January 18, 2019.  Born to Henry Gorman Ritchie and Edna K. Ritchie on July 7, 1931, Gorman (aka “Buck”) graduated from Taft High School in 1949.  He then attended The University of Texas, obtaining a BBA in General Business and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of...

Jan 17, 2019

Jan 12, 2019

Gerolene Shedd Passed way January 12, 2019. She was born July 7, 1937 in Robstown, TX to Travis and Sarah Brothers. Survivors are: Husband: Marshall Shedd; Daughters: Cassandra Shedd, and Sherlene King; Sons: Marshall Shedd JR, Michael Shedd, and Mitchell Shedd; 8 Grand Children and 3 Great grandchildren. Graveside service will be January 17 at Cenizo Hill.