Obituaries

Jun 3, 2016

Fred G. Mauch passed away at age 82 on June 3, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His parents were Ferd Mauch, Sr. and Ruby Davis Mauch. Fred was a 1953 graduate of Gregory-Portland High School. He attended college through a track scholarship, and served in the Honor Guard after volunteering for the draft. Fred’s life’s occupation was a union electrician...

May 31, 2016

Belia Garcia Valencia, 80, was called home on Tuesday May 31, 2016. She was born in Gregory, Texas on November 10, 1935 to her parents Merced and Herminia Garcia.

Belia is survived by her family Gloria (Robert) Munguia, Ricardo (Kathy) Lopez, Javier (Olga) Lopez, Reynaldo (Mary) Lopez, Gracie (Johnny) Valdez, Jerry (Isabel) Lopez, and Melissa (Margarito) Nieto; 20 grandchildren and...

May 24, 2016

Born August 10th 1934 to Harold Reed Baldwin and Alberta Grace Sealock, he was one of eight children born of their marriage.  They were a Quaker family settling from the Ohio area to south Texas.

As a young teenager, working on his father’s farm in Palacios, he would watch Army Air Corp pilots training from the pasture and wondered what...

May 23, 2016

Anna “Jo” Cashion was welcomed into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2016 and we are sure, gave him a big hug back! Anna Jo was born on July 22, 1928 to John W and Alice Walden Bonneau in Durant, Oklahoma. As a young girl, Jo grew up in McAllen and Brownsville.

In 1959...

May 21, 2016

On the evening of May 21, 2016; Yolanda Alvarado passed on to be with The Lord at the age of 79. She was born in Concepcion, TX to Elivira and Adolofo Sandoval. Her siblings were Juan Manuel Sandoval, David Sandoval, Bertha Guidy, Omar Sandoval, and Hector Sandoval. She graduated from Benavidas High Shcool in 1955....

May 20, 2016

 

Martha Leah Hellums, 56, of Portland, Texas, passed away May 20th surrounded by her family. Martha was born January 13th, 1960 in Hallettsville, Texas to Roy Lindsey and Dottie Lou (Bishop) Wyatt. Martha graduated from Gregory Portland High School in 1978, and earned an associate’s degree in business from Del Mar College in 1980.  Martha married James Lamar Hellums...

May 14, 2016

Doris McDonald passed away May 14, 2016 at her home. She was born May 22, 1927 in Seguin, Texas to Otto and Selma Winsauer. Mrs. McDonald was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Also a member of the Literary Club and owner of McDonald's Gifts and Boutique for 69 years. She also assisted her husband, W.E. 'Mac'...

May 9, 2016

Loretta Ann Chavez-Lucio, age 48, our beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday May 9th, 2016, in Portland, Texas.  Lorrie was born on February 11, 1968 in Fairfield, California to John and Tina Chavez.

Lorrie graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1986.  She was part of the proud tradition of the G-P Wildcat Marching Band...

Apr 29, 2016

After a courageous fight against cancer, Charles Allen Morris of Portland, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016.  Allen was born in Sinton, Tx, August 24, 1951 and was a third generation farmer in the Portland/Taft area.  To the delight of the entire Morris family, Allen was the last born and only grandson in a family of five granddaughters. ...

Apr 26, 2016

On April 26, 2016 our beloved Charlie went home to his Lord and Savior, his wife and children by his side. Born January 8, 1952 in Corpus Christi (Calallen), Texas to Oscar and Sis Bickham, Charlie fit a tremendous amount of life into his 64 years with us. All who knew him are truly blessed. Charlie is survived by his...

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Joseph Herrington Jr. of Portland, TX passed away unexpectedly in New Orleans, LA on April 26, 2016 at the age of 24.

Joseph is survived by his parents Sylvia and Joseph Sr, Sister Crystal and nephew Andrew of Portland, TX, Brother Joshua and wife Dominique of Arlington, TX; his Grandmother Jesusa Garcia of Taft, TX. His beloved fiancé...

Apr 25, 2016

Fransisco P. Garces Jr., 80, passed away with peace and grace at his home on April 25th with his family by his side. He is survived by his children Son Francisco III (Shellie) Garces of Managua, Daughter Cynthia (Rick) DeLeon of Mathis, Son Roel (Liza) Garces of Baytown, Son Jaime (Melinda) Garces of San Antonio, Daughter Debbie (Stephen) Barraza of...

Apr 24, 2016

MICHAEL KING LIND WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1946, IN GOLIAD, TEXAS, TO RUDOLPH EARL LIND AND LORELL SUZANNE LIND.  HE WAS CALLED HOME TO HEAVEN ON APRIL 24, 2016.  HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING WIFE OF 48 YEARS, DEBBIE LIND, HIS DAUGHTER, APRIL LIND AND GRANDDAUGHTER, LAUREN LIND (ZACHARY PIEPER).  SIBLINGS RUDY LIND (BETTY), RICK LIND (MARIO), DEREK...

Apr 1, 2016

Johnnie J. Urban, age 86, of Portland, Texas, was called to his heavenly home on April 1, 2016.  He was born on farm near Weesatche, Texas.  He was the youngest of 10 children.

He went to Evergreen Country School which consisted of a one-room school house where 1 teacher taught all subjects in all grades 1 through 8. He graduated...

Mar 25, 2016

Mar 23, 2016

Gloria Danz passed away March 23, 2016. She was born November 16, 1933 in Johnson City, Texas to Andrew and Lula Criswell. Mrs. Danz married E.J. Danz in 1952. After her husband's discharge from the Army, they moved to Mathis. She started her career as a phone operator; then became secretary for Mengers Western Auto/ Steinmeyer John Deere. Mrs. Danz...

Mar 21, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

Alfred Leroy (Al) passed away on March 13, 2016.  He was born on March 8, 1933 to Sam and Ophelia (Tumlinson) Nelson in Bishop, Texas.  He attended Schreiner Institute and graduated from Bishop High School and Texas A&I.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Al was employed by Southern Minerals.  He served as business...

Mar 13, 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Margie Ruth Garner, 89, of Portland, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, surrounded by her family after a short illness.  Ruth was born August 27, 1926 in Bell County near Copperas Cove Texas.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Ruth devoted her life to caring for her family.  She was a...