Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Domitila Sanchez departed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on April 7, 1927 in Orange Grove, Texas to Francisco and Juanita Padilla. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Pablo Sanchez; Three Brothers, Lionel Padilla, Francisco Padilla, Jose Mancias; Son in Law, Praxesdis Jimenez; Two Great Grandchildren, Stevie and Michael Paul.

Left to cherish...

Dec 20, 2020

Emilio Salinas, Sr. was called home on December 20,2020 in San Saba, Texas. He was born in Helena, Texas on July 28, 1931 to Severo and Mercedes (De la Garza) Salinas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sanjuana (Morales) Salinas, his children Roberto, Osvaldo and Sulema Salinas, his stepmom, Paula G. Salinas, brothers Severo,Trinidad, Guadalupe, and...

Dec 18, 2020

Ruben S. Medrano Sr. departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Mathis, Texas to Erlindo and Maria Baldome (Sanchez) Medrano. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; one Son in law, Rosendo H. Gonzalez; 3 Brothers, Francisco Sanchez, Alfredo Medrano, Jose Medrano; 4 Sisters, Anita M. Resio, Odilia...

Dec 18, 2020

Gloria Benavides Ramirez passed away on December 18, 2020 in Corpus Christi surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born to Regelio Ramirez and Antonia Bazan Benavides on November 3, 1942 in Falfurrias, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dec 13, 2020

Juana Madrigal departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Big Spring, Texas on September 21, 1935 to Faustino and Maria Montanez. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, husband Pasqual Flores Madrigal, and daughter Susan Madrigal. 

Left to cherish her memory are her 3 sons: Pasqual Madrigal...

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Sylvia Gonzales passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on June 11, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Blas and Ester Martinez Perez.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; Three Brothers, Simon Perez, Enrique Perez, Santos Perez; and her Beloved Son, Victor "Pelon" Gonzalez and Daughter Nicole Gonzalez.

She is survived...

Dec 10, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Stringham, known to her family and friends as Chobie, passed away at her home in Portland Texas on December 10, 2020 at the age of 88 years.

She was born on November 5, 1932, in Nursery, Texas to Frank Reginald and Mary Louise (DeLeon) Villafranca. She married Stanley Clayton Stringham on August 12, 1950 in Port Lavaca, Texas.  Her husband’s service in the Navy gave her the opportunity to make homes in many places including Sasebo Japan, and San Diego, California, eventually...

Dec 8, 2020

Hilda Jean Anthony of Mathis, Tx departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Tx. Hilda was born on October 9, 1947 in Meridian, Tx to Jose Schaefer and Henrietta Manson Wilber. She was preceded in death by her sister, GayeNell Mullenax, her father, Jose Schaefer, and her step-father, N.F. "Webb" Wilber. Left to cherish her memories...

Dec 7, 2020

Mrs. Celia Silvas passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on July 31, 1960 in Mathis, Texas to Francisco and Eva Carranza.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; three Brothers, Frank Carranza, David Carranza, and Manuel Carranza.

Left to cherish her memory are her Husband of 47 years, Alberto Silvas Sr.;...

Dec 4, 2020

David Earl King, 80, of Mathis ,Texas passed away on December 4, 2020after a brief illness. 

David was born on November 26, 1940 to Robert and Edith King in St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved around quite a bit during David's childhood. After graduating in 1959 from high school in Dallas, Texas, he joined the United States Navy where...

Nov 28, 2020

PORTLAND, Texas - Guy Bradford Rodgers, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Portland, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Guy was born May 5, 1956, the son of James Arthur Rodgers and Judith Ann (Smith) Rodgers. He attended and graduated from Manistique High School with the Class of 1974. After high school, he ultimately settled in Portland,...

Nov 27, 2020

Maria Dela Luz Coronado passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born in Mathis, Texas on May 25, 1960 to Mariano and Gloria Garcia.  She is preceded in death by her Father and Husband Refugio Coronado.

Mr. Coronado is survived by her Mother, Gloria D. Garcia; Sons, Jose Coronado, Noel Coronado, Chris Coronado, Kevin...

Nov 24, 2020

Mr. Roger Quinton Mills Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.  He was born in Nueces Co, Texas on August 31, 1928 to Roger Q. and Virgie Mae Mills.  He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, June and one Son, Roger Wayne Mills. 

Mr. Mills is survived by his Daughter, Teresa Allee of Corpus Christi, Texas;...

Nov 23, 2020

Dianne Tagle Mendez passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on March 11, 1966 to Santos and Mary Salinas Tagle. She was preceded in death by both of her Parents; one Sister, Elena Tagle; and one Brother, Sonny Tagle. 

Left to cherish her memory are her loving Husband, Fernando Mendez; Fur Babies,...

Nov 20, 2020

Mr. Adolfo Rios Sr. passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1955 in Pettus, Texas to Antonio and Lilliana Rios. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his Brother, Carlos Rios. Mr. Rios is survived by his Wife, Lucia Rios; Daughter, Gracie Rios (Michael Del Bosque); Sons, Adolfo (Joanne) Rios, Bobby (Nelda)...

Nov 20, 2020

Senovio "Vito" R. Barrera passed away October 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife Millie; son Chico Barrera and daughter Dunia Powell.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 23, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Portland.

Nov 17, 2020

Mr. Adan Vallejo Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 10, 1968 in Taft, Texas to Santiago and Lanina Vallejo Jr. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Sister, Cristina V. Rios; Grandchildren, Julius Alexander Vallejo, Sebastian Kraze Vallejo; and Nephew, Christopher Paiz. Mr. Vallejo is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2020

H. H. (Boots) Barganski passed away on November 17, 2020 with his family by his side.   Boots was born to the late August and Martha Barganski in Portland, Texas.  He was the youngest son in a family of 12 children.  Boots graduated from Gregory High School and then proudly served in the United States Army.  He is survived by one sister, Cecilia...

Nov 17, 2020

Modesto (Tito) Hernandez passed away at his home in Portland TX. on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. A resident of Portland since 1962, Modesto was born February 24, 1934 in LaFeria, TX, to Guadalupe Lopez and Jose Hernandez.

He was the oldest of five siblings, Jose Hernandez of Portland TX., Roberto (Beto) Hernandez (decd) of Corpus Christi TX.,...

Nov 15, 2020

Mr. Manuel Carranza passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on November 14, 1962 in Mathis, Texas to Francisco and Eva Carranza.  He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Francisco Carranza Jr., and David Carranza.

Mr. Carranza is survived by his Wife, Sandra Garcia; two Sons, Manuel (Elaine) Carranza Jr., Javier (Vanessa...