Obituaries

May 2, 2017

Jose E. Zamora, 79 passed away at his home on May 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born on August 3, 1937 in McAllen, Texas to Pedro Luis and Maria DeLos Angels Marin Zamora. Jose was a member and usher at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Apr 18, 2017

                Christopher S. Mushel was called home to the Lord on April 18, 2017.  Chris was a loving husband and father.  He was very generous and enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing, hunting and camping. He served in the army as an avionics mechanic and retired from the CCAD as a tool designer.  He was a loyal Minnesota Vikings and San...

Apr 17, 2017

Delroy Vernon Winsauer, age 88, died April 17, 2017. He was born March 20, 1929 in Seguin, Texas to Albert and Ida Winsauer. He served in the U. S. Army and was a farmer and Methodist. Delroy was preceded in death by a brother Alton Winsauer. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Winsauer, two daughters Susan (Glenn) Jostes and...

Apr 17, 2017

Julia Garcia, 92, was peacefully called home by our Heavenly Father on April 17, 2017. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love and happy spirit. Very accepting of God’s will and always making the best out of any situation that she encountered. Julia was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 15, 2017

Jerry E. Dorminy passed away on April 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19th, 1925, in Hoboken, GA, to Dr. Andrew Cornelius and Norabell Dorminy. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Chris Williams and Marjorie Welch, and brother, Dr. Bill Dorminy.

Jerry graduated from Hoboken High School and...

Apr 14, 2017

Scott C. Rushton passed away April 14, 2017. He was born June 24, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to DeForest M. and Wilma Rushton. He served in the Navy and worked for Berry Construction for over 54 years. Mr. Rushton was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Rushton; 2 brothers, DeForest Marco Rushton and Harrison Rushton and a granddaughter,...

Apr 5, 2017

Rafael Solis (45) died on April 5 2017. He was born on June 9, 1971. Surviving family members are his mother Odilia Solis, son Conner Solis, daughter Jaclyn Solis, two brothers Mario Solis Jr. (Elizabeth Solis) and Rudy Solis (Diana Solis), nephews Alexander Solis, Marcus Solis, Nicholas Solis, and Emmanuel Solis, nieces Leanna Solis and Miranda Solis.

Apr 2, 2017

Louie Arvel Condry peacefully passed away this morning, April 2, 2017. Mr. Condry was born May 23, 1935 in Crystal City, Texas to William Jefferson and Hazel Condry. Mr.Condry served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Catherine Lee Condry. He was affectionately known as dad...

Mar 26, 2017

Cherie G. Smith Moore  of Portland, Texas,  passed from this life on March 26, 2017, after a brief but brave fight with pancreatic cancer.  Cherie was born August 22, 1959, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to parents, Wm. A. and Sharon Dixon Smith.  She was one of three children born to Bill and Sharon and because of a military transfer, Cherie became...

Mar 22, 2017

Maria DeLos Angeles Samaniego Olivarez died March 22, 2017. She was born June 17, 1947 in Glendale, Arizona to Pedro and Carmen Samaniego. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers David, Robert and Arnold Samaniego. She is survived by her husband, Jose; three daughters Angie Padilla of Corpus Christi, Annette Vela and Elena Amador both of...

Mar 17, 2017

Peggy Wheeler Raub, age 82, passed away on March, 17, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born the fifth of six children in Dawson County near Lamesa, Texas, on February 17, 1935. Until the end of her life, Peggy was full of energy, joy and happiness. She enjoyed life, her grandchildren, and the “old ladies group” at the Portland...

Mar 16, 2017

Reyes G. Garcia, 83, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2017. She is survived by her husband Roberto Garcia; daughters Velma Garcia, Elia Garcia, Josie Garcia, Gracie Cruz, Norma Gonzalez; sons Oscar Garcia, and Albert Garcia; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brothers Joe Garza, Thomas Garza; sister Virginia Melendez.

Visitation will be held from 12:00- 9:00 pm, Sunday,...

Mar 13, 2017

Garey Glenn Maiden passed away March 13, 2017 at age 72 after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Garey was born in Corpus Christi to Kelly Sr. and Faye Maiden. He attended Sundeen and Carroll High School. Due to his amazing work ethic, Garey owned and operated a successful oilfield hot shot company (Maiden’s Trucking Company) for over 35 years...

Mar 10, 2017

Mar 6, 2017

Derajean Fuhrken, age 86, died March 6, 2017. She was born March 1, 1931 in Hobbs, Texas to Dewey and Beatrice Kiker. Derajean owned a florist shop and worked as a florist for over 40 years and owned a Coin Laundry in Orange Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband Elton, son Wade and twin sister Verajean Stuckley....

Mar 4, 2017

Bruce Matthews, 75, of Portland passed away peacefully on March 4. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Marie Matthews both of Corpus Christi. 

He is survived by his wife Barbara (Smith) of 53 years, son Trey (Dorene) from Brentwood, Tn, and daughter Traci Halliwell of Portland. He is also survived by his siblings Robert (Mary) of...

Feb 25, 2017

Sergio T. Gomez, Jr., 43, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born June 11, 1973 in Brownsville, Texas but grew up in Portland, Texas and graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1994. He had worked for the Bayview Behavioral Hospital as a support nurse.

He is survived by his parents, Sergio & Hilda Gomez of Portland, TX; two...

Feb 24, 2017

Ann Allen, age 73, died Feb. 24, 2017. She was born Jan. 2, 1944 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Len) Harper of Mathis, Janet (Tim) Cormier of Corpus Christi and Shirley (Ric) Allen of Aransas Pass, two sons Dale (Nancy) Allen of Von Ormy and James (Kay) Allen of San Antonio, sister Ruby Parkhill...

Feb 23, 2017

Kathy Chambers (79) passed away on February 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, TX after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Kathy was born on May 16, 1937 in Vernon, TX. She was a graduate of Electra High School, Electra, TX and Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Portland, TX and...

Feb 19, 2017

Dora Cabrera Sandoval, age 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Portland, Texas on February 19, 2017 after a heroic battle with cancer.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Dora had touched in some way throughout her memorable life.  Dora was born September 1, 1951, in Matamoros, Mexico to Luis and Raquel...