Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Jose Merced Barajas passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Capetillo, GTO., Mexico, to Asuncion and Maria Del Carmen Pinon Barajas. Jose did not know a stranger, as he and his wife were dedicated to their community for the 35 years they have spent at the local J&M Bakery that they have owned...

Jul 31, 2020

David Hilario Alvarado went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2020 at the age of 56. He was born on March 7, 1964 in Robstown Texas to Jose and Rosalinda Alvarado. David was known by many for his years of being a barber.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Geronimo and Ramona Alvarado, his brother,...

Jul 29, 2020

Santiaga Ortiz 96, of Gregory, Texas entered into eternal rest on July 29, 2020. She resided at the Coastal Palms Nursing Home in Portland, Texas.

Santiaga was born on July 26, 1924. She was a devout Catholic and member of The Sacred Heart Society.

Santiaga is preceded in death by her parents Ursula and Lorenzo Ortiz, sisters Juanita Ortiz, Dolores...

Jul 28, 2020

Felipe Lopez passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1934 in San Diego, Texas to Antonio and Virginia (Soliz) Lopez. He was preceded in death by both his parents; 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. 

He is survived by his wife Maria Estella Lopez; one step son Felix DeLaPaz; 9...

Jul 28, 2020

Danny M. Corsaw passed away on Tuesday,  July 28, 2020 in Mathis, Texas.  He was born on January 21, 1947 in Seattle Washington to Jack and Tiny Corsaw.  He is preceded in death by his Parents, and one Sister.

Mr. Corsaw is survived by his Wife, Lucia Corsaw; one Step-daughter, Rosie (Freddy) Murillo; One sister, Jackie Hyatt; Uncle; John Hyatt;...

Jul 28, 2020

Martin Joe Stewart passed from this life on July 28, 2020 in Mathis, Texas. He was born October 29, 1974 in Sinton, Texas to Joe and Deborah Stewart.

Martin was preceded in death by his father, Joe, brother Joe, Jr., grandparents Martin and Hazel Baggs, and Wayne and Ruth Stewart.

He is survived by his children Justin Stewart of Beeville,...

Jul 28, 2020

Albert R. (Dick) Moser, 91, of Portland, Texas, passed away July 28, 2020 of natural causes. He was born November 4, 1928, in Waco, Texas to Albert R. Moser and Lydia Alice Scharlach Moser.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Louise B. Moser.

Albert Richard (Dick) Moser was a devoted family man who had been...

Jul 28, 2020

Jul 27, 2020

Felix Vitela passed away on July 27, 2020 in Taft, Texas.  He was born on October 1, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas to Delfino Sr. and Ernestina Vitela.  He is preceded in death by his Father; Brothers, David Vitela and Delfino Vitela Jr.; and Sister, Irene Vitela.

He is survived by his Mother Ernestina Vitela; Sisters, Stella Alonzo, Ida Trevino, Christina...

Jul 26, 2020

Rosendo Silva Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Cameron County, Texas to Guadalupe Sr. and Clemencia (Vela) Silva. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; wife Rosa Silva; one sister Rosa Estraca; and three brothers Guadalupe Silva Jr., Manuel Silva, and Jesus Silva.

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Jul 24, 2020

Mary M. Chopelas, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 in Kyle, Texas.  She was born on December 30, 1921, in Ivanhoe, Texas to Manley and Arra Elizabeth Gray, and to their union thirteen children were born, twelve lived to adulthood.

Mary moved to Mathis in 1937, where she worked at her sister and brother's G & H Cafe, and finished...

Jul 24, 2020

Rene O. Rios was called to his eternal home with his loving wife by his side on Friday, July 24,2020 at the age of 46. He was born on May 2,1974 to Roman G. Rios and Isabel Ortiz Rios in Belvidere, Illinois.

Rene fell in love with his beautiful childhood friend and future wife, Melinda Ann Saenz. They married on...

Jul 23, 2020

Amy Marie Moreno Proctor was  born on May 18, 1977 to Leandro Moreno Sr. and Adelfa Moreno. She was a loving wife to her husband Mark Proctor and mother of three children, Katie Bug, Lee Andrew, and Max. She is also survived by her only brother Leandro Moreno Jr and numerous other family members. Amy was the sparkle in everyone’s life. To know her was a joy and to...

Jul 22, 2020

John Kellam Coffin, 91, died on July 22, 2020 from complications from the Coronavirus. Kellam, as he was always known, was born in Mathis, Texas, on January 21, 1929, to Dorothy Kellam Coffin and Sylvester F. Coffin. He attended Mathis schools until his family moved for a time to Victoria, Texas, where he graduated from Patti Welder High School In...

Jul 22, 2020

Edna N. Kraatz passed away on July 22, 2020 in Alice, Texas. She was born on April 4, 1919 in Nordheim, Texas to Otta and Lydia Natho. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Adolph Kraatz; three Sisters; and one Brother. She is survived by her Daughter, Karen Lee (Dr, Jack) Hinds; Son, Dwayne (Rose) Kraatz, and four...

Jul 22, 2020

Olga Flores Del Bosque passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on March 17, 1952 in Gregory-Portland, Texas on to Gonzalo and Adela (Guerra) Flores. She preceded in death by both of her parents and one brother Guadalupe Flores. 

She is survived by one daughter Norma (Robert) Ovalle; one son Johnny (Monica)...

Jul 21, 2020

Karl Mount passed from this life on July 21, 2020 at the age of 88 after an extensive illness.  Karl was born in Spring Hill, Kansas to Emily Isabelle (Stahl) and Harry Lyon Mount on March 16, 1932.  At the age of seven, Karl, along with his younger brother Charlie, and their parents moved to Taft, Texas to continue farming...

Jul 19, 2020

Juanita Martinez Garrett age 57 of Swinney Switch Texas was born in Mathis, Texas on November 6, 1962 to Ramon and Leonor Martinez. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 19, 2020. Janie was married to Roger ‘Pinche’ Garrett. She is preceded in death by her father Ramon and mother Leonor Martinez and brother Jose. Janie...

Jul 19, 2020

Our Daddy, Our Popi, John Archibald Whitley, “Johnny”, left this Earth, on July 19, 2020 to join his Love, his Lady, Marilyn. John was born on October 21, 1929 in El Paso,Texas to Ewing and Berniece Whitley. They moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where Johnny, along with his younger brother, Robert, grew up on North Beach. He made many...

Jul 18, 2020

Sarah Elizabeth Curtiss, 88, of Mathis, died July 18, 2020.

Sarah was born November 24, 1931, in Taylor, Texas and spent her childhood in Taylor and Odem. She attended Odem schools, where she met Bennie Curtiss. Sarah and Bennie were married January 12, 1951. Together, they founded the Curtiss Grain company of Mathis in 1990 and celebrated 58 years of...