Obituaries

Oct 5, 2020

Cecil Arlon Boatman passed away on Monday October 5th 2020. Arlon was born in Nacogdoches Texas on December 3rd 1940. He graduated from Huttig High School in Huttig Arkansas in 1959. He attended Arkansas A&M University at Monticello earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with Minor in Chemistry. He met his wife Martha while attending Arkansas A&M....

Oct 4, 2020

Patsy Anne Galloway Daws was born in Olney, Texas on June 17, 1931 to Ola Mae and Ed Galloway. Pat grew up in Wichita Falls, TX. In 1953, she married Charles Turner Daws, and were by each others side for 67 years. In 1955, Pat graduated from North TX St. University in Education and was a member of the Zeta...

Oct 3, 2020

Mr. Bibiano C. Espinoza Sr., 72, passed away on October 3, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Taylor, Texas to Jesus and Delfina Espinoza. Mr. Espinoza is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Raul, Gilberto, Alfredo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Odalia Espinoza; one son, Biniano Espinoza Jr., three sisters, Esperanza...

Sep 27, 2020

Maria E. Hernandez passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Mathis, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1935 in San Luis Postosi, Mexico to Eugenio and Epitacia Rodriguez Llanas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jose Hernandez Sr.; and one daughter Aurora Hernandez. 

Mrs. Hernandez was survived by one daughter, Irene Hernandez (Humberto)...

Sep 25, 2020

Joyce Mires Tunnell, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2020. She was born in Taft, Texas to George and Thelma Mires. She graduated from Taft High School and The University of Texas Austin.

In 1948 Joyce married William Franklin “Bill” Tunnell of Gregory, Texas. They lived in Corpus Christi until 1966 when they moved to Portland, Texas and...

Sep 22, 2020

SFC (Ret.) Juan R. Hernandez, 82, husband of Maria Hernandez, passed away 22 September, 2020 at his home.  Born September 26, 1937, in Crystal City and raised in Harlingen, Texas. He was the son of the late Agustin and Ignacia Hernandez.  Juan and Maria celebrated 59 years of marriage in January 2020.

In addition to his parents,...

Sep 21, 2020

After a hard fought battle with cancer, Vikki Jo Adams (Anderson, Dougherty, Kuehner) passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas in the care of her cousin’s family.

Vikki was born in Corpus Christi on January 3, 1958, to Garland and Jacqueline (Joyce) Ashcraft Adams.  After graduating from Ray High School and Del Mar College, Vikki earned...

Sep 19, 2020

Juana Trigo passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 99 years old in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born on January 21, 1921 in Mathis, Texas to Alfonso and Tomasa Ramirez. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brothers, Sisters, and one Grandchild.

She is survived by her Daughters, Lucinda (Joe) Hinojosa, Maria Garcia; Son,...

Sep 18, 2020

Laura Alberta Hall ,age 84, of Mathis, TX passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Alice, Texas.  Laura was born on July 6, 1936 in Crystal City, Texas to the late Raymond and Mary (Ivy) English. She married Willie Irvin Hall of Mathis, Texas, on June 9, 1952 in Mathis, Texas.  Laura was a Homemaker.  She was preceded in...

Sep 17, 2020

Gilbert George Tamez passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on December 19, 1971 in Mathis, Texas to Gilbert and Janie Tamez. 

Mr. Tamez is survived by his parents; four sisters, Jeannie Tamez, Jennifer Tamez, Jennay Martinez, Jenna Tamez; one brother, Jay Tamez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private services will be...

Sep 17, 2020

Raul G. Mendez 74, of Papalote TX went to heaven on September 17, 2020. Beloved husband, father and grandfather enjoyed spending time with family and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by Belen, his wife of 48 years, his children, Jeanette Washington of Papalote...

Sep 16, 2020

Mr. Carlos Quilimaco Sr. passed Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on July 3, 1979 in Plainview, Texas to Juan and Lupe Quilimaco.  He is preceded in death by Father, Juan Quilimaco Sr.

Mr. Quilimaco is survived by his Mother, Lupe Quilimaco; Daughters, Brenda Quilimaco, Samantha Lynn Quilimaco, Heaven Coronado; Sons, Carlos Quilimaco, Brandon Quilimaco;...

Sep 13, 2020

Rufino G. Figueroa was born on August 4, 1934 in Goliad, Texas to Librado and Elena(Garces) Figueroa. Rufino grew up in Goliad and moved to Mathis in 1945. In 1953 he met the love of his life Felipa Zapata and married her on June 23, 1954. They were married for 60 years and had five children Diana (Roy) Montemayor, Rosa...

Sep 11, 2020

Ignacio Garcia Torres passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 11, 2020 at the age of 84 years. He was born at the Chapman Ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 31, 1936 to the late Hilario Torres, Sr. and Petra Garcia Torres. As a teenager, he participated in the Golden Gloves amature boxing in...

Sep 10, 2020

Mr. Robert Gerald Ford passed away on September 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born March 21, 1937 in Haskell, Texas to Morris and Martha Ford. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers Jack ford, Don Ford; Sisters, Jo Rosser, Nancy Wilkins.

Mr. Ford is survived by his Life Partner, Marneta Rickard; Daughter, Deborah McNamara; Sisters,...

Sep 6, 2020

A longtime resident of Portland Texas, Maria Belinda, age 64, passed away Sunday 9/6/2020 at Northshore Emergency Center. Maria Belinda was born 10/11/55 in Taft, Texas. Her parents were Leandro H. Flores Jr. and Sarita Castillo Flores. She was a life-long resident of Portland Texas. Joaquin and Belinda were married in Portland Texas at Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

Sep 3, 2020

Mr. Felix P. Ayala passed away on September 3, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born December 16, 1964 in Mathis, Texas to Pedro D. and Manuela P. Ayala. He is preceded in death by his Father, Pedro D. Ayala; Paternal and Maternal Grandparents; two Step-sons, Richard Herrera Jr., Mario Herrera; three Uncles, Jose Gomez, Julio Ayala, Diego Ayala;...

Aug 31, 2020

Mr. Jesus S. Alfaro passed away on August 31, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on February 6, 1936 in Mexico to Merced and Felita Alfaro. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Raquel Alfaro; daughter, Rebecca Zamora; Brothers, Ismael and Eloy Alfaro.

Mr. Alfaro is survived by his daughters, Asenet Longoria, Sylvia (Gaspar) Guerra; sons, Merced...

Aug 29, 2020

Barbara Nell Pope McKinny Lane died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was vibrant until the end. Her passing was shocking to family and friends, but God’s timing is His own, and His plans are not ours – as He called Barbara “Home.” We will miss her for all our days on this earth....

Aug 28, 2020

Obera Lynette Kiker Schneider age 96 died at her home near Mathis, Texas on August 28, 2020. She was born in Rotan, Texas on February 4, 1924 to Dewey P. and Beatrice (Pete) L. Kiker. Lynette became God’s child in the waters of Holy Baptism, April 2, 1944 and was confirmed February 17, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in West...