Obituaries

Mar 22, 2019

John Paul Poynter was born May 20, 1940 in Long Beach, California to John Dow and Dorothy Teresa Poynter. He passed away on March 22, 2019 in Portland, Texas. With his father in the U.S. Navy, the family moved frequently. John lost his mother when he was eleven years old. Spending much time with his paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs....

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 16, 2019

Ronald Robert Svihovec, 81 years old, passed away on March 16, 2019 in a local hospital. 

He was born in Mott, North Dakota on September 3, 1937 to Robert Leo Svihovec and Helen Adelia Coffing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pam Magness, mother and father, two nephews, Ronnie Ostby and Greg Svihovec; and one brother Jerold...

Mar 14, 2019

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Emily Marie Horner Krebs, 28, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ  at 1:23 pm. Emily was born in Aransas Pass on March 26, 1990 to Michael and Tracy Horner. She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Jeff Ryan Krebs and her two children; son: Jaxon Ryan Krebs 4...

Mar 12, 2019

Ramon Rodriguez passed away on March 12, 2019. He was 74 years old. Ramon is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Apolonia; sisters Andrea Torres and Antonia Zavala. Ramon is survived by his wife Maria Elena Rodriguez of Portland, TX, Children; Rene (Priscilla) of Corpus Christi, TX , Raymundo (April) of Gregory TX, Ramiro of Corpus Christi, TX,...

Mar 11, 2019

James (J.W.) Hale, born October 26, 1932 to Lee Roy and Betty Mae Hale, passed away March 11, 2019 at the age of 86. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, worked for CPL for 18 years and retired as a Ranger for the Parks & Wildlife Service. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two...

Mar 11, 2019

ohn Robert “Bobby “Dugat, 65 a lifelong resident of Portland, Texas, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond L Dugat Jr. and Patricia L. Dugat, and brother Richard Dugat.

 

Bobby is survived by his two sons Brent Dugat (Danielle), Brandon Dugat (Alyssa) three grandchildren, Easton Dugat, Braylee Dugat and Hadley...

Mar 5, 2019

Margarita C. Perez passed away on March 5, 2019. Margarita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and faithful Jehovah Witness. She is survived by her husband Esteban; her five sons, Esteban Jr., Juan, David, Marcos, Lucas Perez; four grandchildren Joshua, Dominic, Iliana and Marcos Jr. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday March 8, 2019 at...

Mar 3, 2019

Ronald K. Rice passed away March 3, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Edward Evans and Myrtle Ione Rice. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Juanita M. Rice; 1 daughter Niki French of West Plains, MO;  1 son Ronald K Rice Jr. of Kansas City,...

Mar 2, 2019

Janie Valdez Torres was a beautiful mother of two sisters, auntie, God mother, and a friend. There are no words that could describe the joyfulness that she brought every time she walked into a room. Everyone who knew Janie will never forget her smile or the happiness she brought where ever she went. We love you mama and we will...

Feb 23, 2019

 

Richard Carl Crenshaw passed away on February 23, 2019.

He was born in Texarkana, Texas on April 15, 1946 to T. C. “Sandy”’ Crenshaw and Mary Katherine Ledbetter Crenshaw.

He graduated from Tomball High School in 1964, attended Stephen F. Austin University, and served in the U. S. Navy – Vietnam.  He worked in Purchasing for 3 major offshore...

Feb 23, 2019

Mercedes Ortiz, of Gregory, Texas planted her last rose bush on February 23, 2019.  She passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She married Rosendo Ortiz on January 16, 1982 and they built a life of service to their church, family, and community.  She was preceded in death by her first husband the late Samuel...

Feb 22, 2019

Delores Lee Kautz, of Portland TX, left her earthly body to be with her Lord on February 22, 2019.   She is enjoying a heavenly reunion with her husband of 53 years, Wallace L. (Wally) Kautz (12/22/1929 – 01/03/2006) and her daughter, Karen Jeter, who passed in 2015 at the age of 62.  Delores was born in Mexia, TX, on July...

Feb 22, 2019

Barbara Ruth Van Allen Atwood, 78, of Portland, TX joined her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2019. Barbara, the oldest of three children, was born April 4, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey to Elwood and Edna (Leaphart) Van Allen and moved to Beeville, TX when she was 13.

While attending First Baptist Church Beeville, she met a cute young...

Feb 21, 2019

Ramon Alaniz Paiz passed away February 21, 2019. He was born September 8, 1944 in Orange Grove, Texas to Rosalio and Christina Alaniz Paiz. He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 Brothers: Martin Paiz, Emilio Paiz, Librado Paiz, Domingo Paiz, Oscar Paiz, and Juanito Paiz; and 1 Sister: Jesusa Paiz. He was survived by his Wife Belia P....

Feb 17, 2019

Antonio (Tony) Garcia of Corpus Christi Texas, age 64, passed away in his home with his family on Sunday February 17, 2019. Tony was born on November 11,1954 in Butte, Montana to Lisa and Antonio Garcia.

Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served 27 years on the Corpus Christi Fire Department. He was a hero to not...

Feb 12, 2019

Clarita Sanchez passed away February 12, 2019. She was born January 14, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Francisco and Petra Soto Villegas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Juan Villegas. She is survived by her husband Nasario Sanchez; 2 Daughters: Melissa Villegas and Monica Villegas; 4 Sons: Ray Sanchez, Rene Sanchez, Nasario Sanchez Jr., and...

Feb 12, 2019

Janelle D. Kiolbassa passed away February 12, 2019. She was born August 6, 1934 in Paint Rock, Texas to James Newt and Mary Mc Clure Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Clem Kiolbassa, sister Billie Recane, and brother James Mitchell Davis. She is survived by husband Clem Kiolbassa, 1 daughter: Stephanie (Rick) Ivy; 2 sons:...

Feb 12, 2019

Refugia A. Galvan passed away February 12, 2019. She was born on July 4, 1925 in Kosciusko, Texas to Guadalupe and Maria Gutierrez Avila. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Simon Galvan, 2 sister and 3 brothers She is survived by 3 daughters; Luisa (Manuel) Estrada, Rosalinda Galyas, Juanita (George) Elizondo; 1 son John(Margie) Galvan; 8 grandchildren...

Feb 9, 2019

Alfonso Ortiz Solis Jr. 75, was welcomed into God’s loving arms on February 9, 2019.  He was born to Alfonso and Rosalia Solis in Gregory TX on September 10, 1943. Alfonso was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is proceeded in death by his parents; wife Bella Solis, brothers; Joe Solis, Pedro Solis and Sisters; Lupe Lopez, Elida Cruz.

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