Obituaries

Aug 14, 2015

Aug 10, 2015

Juan G. Perez, born March 7, 1932 to Jose and Andrea Perez, went to be with the good Lord on August 10, 2015. Juan was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Gregory.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and two daughters, Gloria and Anna Perez; brothers Jose and Jesus; sisters Petra, Maria (Chia), Jesusa...

Aug 10, 2015

Matty Jo Danford, 93, passed away August 10, 2015. Jo was born January 19th, 1922 in Comanche, Texas to John and Beulah Ann (Bradley) Giles, the eighth of their daughters. When she was two years old, the family moved to Sinton, Texas where she was reared, and where many of that generation lived and died. In Sinton High School, Jo...

Aug 6, 2015

Aurora Leal Martinez, 80 of Gregory, Texas, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear sister in Christ passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Antonio T. Martinez and daughter Graciela M. Aranda.

She is survived by her sons Antonio Martinez, Jr., Alfredo (Eva) Martinez,...

Aug 2, 2015

Nova Mary Burke, 80, passed away August 2, 2015. She was a resident of Portland for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles and daughter Joyce Burke. She is survived by her sister Carol Kantosky; brothers Joseph Moll and Robert Moll; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 – 1:00...

Jul 23, 2015

William Ryan Morrison – Mircovich, 25, passed away on July 23, 2015 in Pompano, Florida. William Ryan was born on May 27, 1990 shortly after his twin sister Reanna in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ryan attended Gregory- Portland High School and went straight to work. He worked many different jobs most of which included using his hands. Ryan was known for...

Jul 22, 2015

Seth Everett Suggs & Travis Wade Suggs

Portland, TX

 

Seth Suggs, age 42 and Travis Suggs, age 40 passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. They were born to Lawrence and Debbie Suggs in Kingsville, Texas.  Seth was born on February 6, 1973.  He is survived by his beautiful family, wife Sandy Suggs of 20 years, son Logan, and...

Jul 22, 2015

Seth Everett Suggs & Travis Wade Suggs

Portland, TX

 

Seth Suggs, age 42 and Travis Suggs, age 40 passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. They were born to Lawrence and Debbie Suggs in Kingsville, Texas.  Seth was born on February 6, 1973.  He is survived by his beautiful family, wife Sandy Suggs of 20 years, son Logan, and...

Jul 19, 2015

Gladys E. Russell, age 84, died July 19, 2015. She was born April 16, 1931 in Grape Creek, Texas to William Frank and Irue Cockerham. She is survived by two daughters Sharon West and Dana Sue Vidaurri both of Mathis and a great granddaughter that she raised Jasmine Leal, 3 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday...

Jul 18, 2015

Manuel DeLaGarza Rodriguez, age 87, passed away July 18, 2015. He was born October 3, 1927 in Helena, Texas to Antonio and Catarina Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by four sons, Lorenzo DeLeon Rodriguez, Jose DeLeon Rodriguez, Rene DeLeon Rodriguez and Erasmo T. Rodriguez, granddaughter Udele R. Rodriguez, sister Aurora DeLaGarza Rodriguez and brother Jose DeLaGarza Rodriugez . He...

Jul 18, 2015

Elizabeth Ortiz Rodriguez (Elizabeth Ureste Ortiz) passed away on July 18, 2015 in San Antonio at the age of 68.

Elizabeth was born on August 29, 1946 in Alamo, Texas to the late Eulogio & Elvira Ortiz. She graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1967 and later studied at Del Mar College to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. After traveling...

Jul 14, 2015

Jack Smith Childers, Jr. of Portland passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2015 at the age of 32. Jack was born on October 2, 1982 to Jack Childers, Sr. and Carol Owen in Fairfield, California. Jack was married to Tammy Fowler by the Justice of the Peace on October 10, 2013. Jack is survived by his wife and their son,...

Jul 13, 2015

Abelardo Benitez, age 78, formerly of Mathis, passed away peacefully July 13, 2015, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born in Beeville, Texas, on September 29, 1936 to Jesus and Olivia Perez Benitez. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Humberto and Elizabeth Benitez and their son, Brandon of Emmitsburg, Maryland and his daughter and son-in law, Veronica and Vidal...

Jul 7, 2015

In Loving Memory of Wayne Lacey Williams, 34 years old, went to be with the Lord on July 7,2015. Survived by his beautiful daughter Lacey Jane Williams, his Mother Debbie(Ralph) Rivera, his Father Charlie(Darla) Williams, his two sisters Crystal and Julia Williams, his big brother T.J.(Beth) Williams, his three nephews Tristen, Joey, and Sawyer, his Mamaw Cathy Sikes, and his...

Jul 4, 2015

Rafael “Ray” Casares, 74, died Saturday July 4, 2015 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas Texas. Rafael was born August 24, 1940 in Corpus Christi to Rafael and Delores Casares. Rafael was a devoted husband and father. He was married to Petra (Patsy) Padron for 52 years. He moved the family from Gregory, Texas to Dallas, Texas in 1969. He was...

Jul 2, 2015

Carmen R. Torrez passed away at her home Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 99. She was born January 17, 1916 in Bastrop, Texas. She is preceded in death by 5 sons, Jesus, Ernesto, Julian, Alejandro, and Martin; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her 10 children Candelario (Dora) Torrez, Felipe (Idolina) Torrez, Gabino (Ofelia)...

Jun 17, 2015

Joe (J.B.) Benavides went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born on June 29, 1962 in Falfurrias, Texas to the late Joe Benavides and Argelia Flores Benavides. He graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1981.

He was preceded in death by his father Joe Benavides. He is survived by his son Joe...

Jun 13, 2015

Mary Hanna Geeo passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Mary was born May 26, 1931 in Grapevine, TX to Tom & Melissie Hanna. She was a wonderful stay at home mother and wife for most of her life. In the nineties, she owned a store in Portland, TX called “The Wishing Well”. The store...

Jun 11, 2015

Clinton B. “Doc” Holliday, 80, of Portland, Texas has passed away to be with his beloved wife Ginni. Doc had been a Portland resident since 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents George Roberts & Sara Wilma; sister Virginia Dixie Kitchens and his wife Virginia “Ginni”. He is survived by 3 sons, Clinton “Chip” and wife Gail, Roberts...

Jun 6, 2015

Matthew Tanner Martinez, age 27, died Jun 6, 2017. He was born May 15, 1990. He is survived by his partner, Skyler Ortiz, children, Jaelee, Jayla, Madilyn and Tristan, Mother Maria Martinez, step-father, Mario Magana, sister Temica Martinez, maternal grandmother Elisa Gonzales, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. June 13 at Dobie Funeral...