Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

John Steven McBride passed away at the age of 56 in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born on April 6, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas to William B. McBride and Sylvia Basaldu. He is preceded in death by his Mother Sylvia Steele and Step Father Charles Steele. 

Left to cherish his memory are: Children...

Apr 5, 2021

Kim Byrne Hunt of Portland , beloved daughter of Dan and Donnie Byrne (deceased), passed away on April 5, 2021 at the age of 59 after a brief battle with cancer. Kim was a life time resident of Portland and was a graduate of Gregory-Portland High School. Upon graduation from High School Kim married Jeff Hunt of Portland. Soon...

Apr 3, 2021

Carl E. “Rusty” Rankin was born on March 23rd, 1950 in Corpus Christi, TX. On April 3rd, 2021 Rusty left this Earth with his wife Donna by his side. Rusty was a talented chuckwagon cook and made some of the best biscuits and cowboy coffee that his many visitors have ever had. We’re sure he’ll continue to share his stories...

Apr 2, 2021

Lydia G. Martinez passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Beeville, Texas. She was born in Poth, Texas on November 15, 1939 to Elutario and Margarita(Gomez) Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Adan Martinez Sr.; brothers Timoteo Garcia, Amador Garcia; son Adan Martinez Jr.; and two grandchildren Christina Serenal, Christopher...

Apr 2, 2021

Marian Theckla Balzen Trees was born on April 11, 1921 in a farm house three miles east of Knippa, Uvalde County, Texas to Robert and Amalia (Cook) Balzen.  Marian attended Knippa High School and graduated in 1939.  After finishing Alamo College of Cosmetology in San Antonio, she worked in Uvalde where she met David Trees of LaPryor, Texas.  Marian...

Mar 31, 2021

Leslie Jack Nelson passed away on March 31, 2021 in Portland, TX. Jack was born in Lufkin, TX on May 9, 1951. He grew up in Houston, Tx graduating from Smiley High School.  He attended Texas A&M University followed by a long career with the Houston Police Department. After leaving HPD Jack moved to Portland, Tx to do the job he loved on the water as a...

Mar 22, 2021

Barbara Ann Stech

(February 19, 1949 – March 22, 2021)

On March 22, 2021 our beloved Barbara went home to her Lord and Savior.  Barbara was born February 19, 1949 in Mathis, Texas to William (Bill) and Rosalie Stech.  She was a devoted daughter, a loving sister and caring aunt.

Barbara was known for her kindness towards everyone and love...

Mar 22, 2021

John Thomas Hatton, longtime resident of the Portland community, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021.  He was born in 1943, and was raised in a military family, living in many locations, including Alaska, New Mexico, Kansas, and finally Texas, where he met Judy, his wife of 58 years.  He graduated from college with a music degree, but spent his...

Mar 20, 2021

Mac Armstrong of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away March 20, 2021 at the age of 89.

Sam Megarity 'Mac' Armstrong was born August 26, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, to John Nelson and Sally Megarity Armstrong. Mac moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, when he was six years old. He graduated from College Academy in Corpus Christi, and then attended Texas A...

Mar 19, 2021

Lawrence G Stevens, beloved husband, father, grandfather and fisherman,  departed this world peacefully on March 19, 2021 in the loving presence of the catch of his life, his bride of 62 years, Ethelmarie Stevens.

Larry was born and raised in Denver, Colorado where he attended Regis catholic school and college. He met and married the girl next...

Mar 10, 2021

Harold Nelson Winsauer, Sr. passed away on March 10, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1934 in Mathis, Texas to Albert and Ida Winsauer.  He married his soulmate, Paula Beyer, on November 28, 1953, lasting 67 years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Delroy, and Alton Winsauer, and Great-Granddaughter Fiona Michelle Schroedter.

Growing up in a...

Mar 9, 2021

Mrs. San Juanita R. Flores passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Robstown, Texas. She was born in Mathis, Texas to Jose Angel and Anita Rodriguez.  She is preceded in death by her Parents and Sister, Linda Rodriguez.

Left to cherish Mrs. Flores' Memory are her Daughter, Anacelia Flores; Sons, Jessie and Jose Flores; Sister, Cleo Rodriguez, Cecelia Rodriguez...

Mar 7, 2021

Mrs. Margarita Gutierrez Ruiz passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1949 in Mathis, Texas to Raul and Carmela Gutierrez Sr.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; Sister, Isabel Garcia; and Brother, Raul Gutierrez Jr.

Left to cherish her memory are her Daughter, Selma Villalon; Sons, Robert Granadoz Jr. (Sheila), Ricky Granadoz...

Mar 5, 2021

Ricardo G. Garcia passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the age of 29. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 6, 1991 to Richard Garcia and Sabrina Gutierrez. 

Left to Cherish his memory is his Father Richard Garcia; his Mother Sabrina Gonzales; 1 daughter Mia Garcia; 2 sisters Valarie Garcia, Katie Gonzales; 1 brothers Aaron...

Mar 4, 2021

David M Silvas passed away to be with our loving father on March 4, 2021.

David was born in Gregory, Texas on September 28, 1950. He is preceded in death by his parents Domingo Silvas Sr. and Manuela M Silvas. He leaves behind his wife Of 42 years Elida Solis Silvas.

He also leaves behind...

Mar 2, 2021

Mr. Toribio Dimas Lopez Sr, was called to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  He was born on April 27, 1927 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ignacio and Amada Lopez Monsibais in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Estella Lopez; Daughters, Rosaura Lopez, Nelda L. Flores; Son Toribio Lopez Jr.; Grandchildren,...

Mar 1, 2021

Frances Anderson De Lira passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Mathis, Texas to Frank and Eulalia (Aguilar) Anderson Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred DeLira Sr., 2 brother: Frank Anderson Jr., Fred Contreras, and 1 sister Annie Marie Contreras.

Left to cherish her memory are:...

Mar 1, 2021

Mrs. Betty J. Stech passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on May 3, 1932 in Somerset, Texas to Andrew and Annie Shaw. She is preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Edgar John Stech; and Brothers, Clarence Shaw, Douglas Shaw, Calvin Shaw and Sisters, Vivian Springer, June Boehm, Carole Herschap.

Left to...

Feb 25, 2021

Aurelia "Chacha" Gutierrez Amador passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on January, 18, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Simon and Margarita Granado Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, brothers and sisters. 

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Jose Amador Jr.; 2 sons: Matthew (Chelsy)...

Feb 20, 2021

Guadalupe L. Huerta passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on February 14, 1950 in Mathis, Texas to Pedro and Catarina (Lemos) Huerta Sr. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; 1 sister Manuela Huerta Daniels; 3 brothers: Juan Huerta, Pablo Huerta, and Antonio Huerta. 

Left to cherish his memories...