Obituaries

Jun 12, 2018

Robert Joseph (Bobby) Gawlik passed away June 12, 2018. He was born February 24, 1954 to Alvin and Mary Gawlik in Mathis, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvin, and sister, Frances Jones.   He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Natalie, and son, Konstantin; Mother, Mary; Brothers, Alvin, Jr. of Lubbock, George (Sandy) of San...

Jun 11, 2018

Rosendo H. Gonzalez, age 80, passed away June 11, 2018. He was born March 1, 1938 in Argenta, Texas to Eliseo and Trinidad Gonzalez. Rosendo was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He was a member of the VFW and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was also an avid hunter and local businessman and entrepreneur. He...

Jun 10, 2018

Senaida Ramos Gonzalez, age 74, died June 10, 2018.  She was born May 31, 1944 in Edroy, Texas to Francisco Camacho and Margarita Pena Ramos. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernesto A. Gonzalez, Sr., parents, sister Soila Ramos, brothers Francisco Ramos, Jr. and Margarito P. Ramos. She is survived by sons Ernesto Gonzalez, Jr. and Felipe (Maria)...

Jun 5, 2018

 Maria L. Banda, age 71, died June 5, 2017.  She was born January 17, 1947 in Alice, Texas to Tomas and Barbarita Moreno, Jr.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son Francisco Banda, Jr. and brother Tomas Moreno, Jr. She is survived by husband Francisco Banda, daughter Cynthia Banda, three sons Carlos, Jose and Alberto Banda, four sisters...

May 31, 2018

Wayne Chambers (82) passed away on May 31, 2018 in Corpus Christi, TX.  Wayne was born on January 11, 1937 in Electra, TX. He was a graduate of Electra High School, Electra, TX. He worked in the oil field supply business for over 40 years mostly with Gulf Supply, Co. in Corpus Christi and Houston and eventually retiring as a...

May 21, 2018

Felix Gutierrez, age 72, died May 21, 2018.  He was born June 11, 1945 in Mathis to Sabas and Rafaela Gutierrez.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marta Reyes.   He is survived by his wife of 56 years Guadalupe Gutierrez of Mathis, two daughters Rosa Linda (Juan) Ganceres and Christina (Mark Wright) Gutierrez both of Mathis,...

May 20, 2018

Annette “Tina” Olson passed away on May 20, 2018. She was born August 1, 1924 to Davine and Petrus Van Leeuwen of the Netherlands. Tina was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Donald Leo Olson, a former Navy Seabee. Don died in 1986. He had been born and raised in Yakima, WA. While living in Yakima, Tina...

May 19, 2018

Rafaela Perez passed away peacefully on May 19, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 91. Rafaela was born on October 24, 1926 in Falfurrias, Texas and lived in Gregory, Texas for most of her life.

Rafaela is survived by her husband of 73 years Juan Perez, daughter Dora Perez, sons Juan (Vicky) Perez and Gilbert (Beatrice) Perez,...

May 12, 2018

Olivia H. Davila, age 67, died May 12, 2018.  She was born November 26, 1950 in Stamford, Texas to Clemente Benito and Yrenia Montes Hernandez.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant sister Amelia Hernandez.   She is survived by son Clemente H. Davila of Seminole, Texas, three sisters Rosa Arevalo of Corpus Christi, Liria Rangel of Hempstead,...

May 12, 2018

Armin Garcia, 73 passed away peacefully on May 12, 2018 in Austin, Texas.  Armin is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Garcia, Terry Bazan, Emily Gutierrez, Patricia Curiel, Martha Pena, Carlos and Scotty Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isauro Garcia Jr, and Julia Sofia K. Garcia and sister Virginia Lee Garcia.  Visitation will be at 9 AM...

May 11, 2018

Roberto Garcia passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Roberto was born on March 20, 1931 to Augustine and Manuela (Flores) Garcia in Dolores, Texas.

He was preceded in deah by his loving wife, and his parents. Roberto is survived by two sons: Oscar (Sylvia) Garcia and Albert Garcia; five daughters: Gracie (Fred) Cruz, Velma Garcia, Norma (Nino) Gonzales, Josie...

May 10, 2018

May 2, 2018

 

Billy Joe Fuller, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018, at the age of 90.  He was born on July 21, 1927, in Raymondville, Texas.  Bill was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, four sisters, wife, Beryl Dean Fuller, and son, Rodney Michael Fuller.  He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Robbie and Bobby Tidwell of...

Apr 27, 2018

Glen Alvin Butler, 92 of Portland, went to be with our Lord on April 27, 2018. Glen was born January 1, 1926, at Beaver, Kansas to Cora Emma Cutting and Benjamin Van Ness Butler. Following graduation from Seminole High School in Oklahoma in 1944, he joined the Merchant Marines and later served in the United States Army and the Air...

Apr 24, 2018

Carol Elaine Johnson passed away April 24, 2018 after a long fight with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Johnny Eugene Johnson, and four daughters; Sandra Johnson; Carolyn Coker (John); Sarah Johnson and Faith Paddick.  She is also survived by four grandsons; two granddaughters; two great granddaughters; four nieces and one sister Irene Carlson (Jim). Carol...

Apr 23, 2018

T.W. (Dub) Chachere, 88, of Portland, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2018 in Portland.

 

Dub was born in Beaumont, Texas to Theo and Jesse Chachere on November 23, 1929.  Dub

graduated from Miller High School in Corpus Christi. He joined the Marine Corp and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He married Eva Evans in on July...

Apr 15, 2018

Oscar Contreras, age 83, died April 15, 2018.  He was born May 5, 1934 in Laredo, Texas to Herlindo and Josefina Contreras.  He is survived by his wife Isabel Contreras of Mathis, three daughters, Debra (Stanley) Oliver of Corpus Christi, Texas, Linda (Rey) Urquizo of Tynan, Texas and Lisa (Jerry) Contreras/Robles of San Antonio, Texas, two sisters Graciela Aguirre and...

Apr 6, 2018

James Paul Hanna died April 6, 2018. He was born December 5, 1948 in Edna, Texas to William Bruce and Jimmy Pearl Hanna Sr. He served in the United States Navy and worked as a water tower inspector.Mr. Hanna was preceded in death by his parents and a brother and sister.Survivors include: son, James William Hanna, sister; Martha Debord, daughter-in-law;...

Apr 4, 2018

Lydia G. Farias Ortiz died April 4, 2018. She was born May 26, 1964 in Taft, Texas to Yecid and Maria Farias. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Lucas Farias. Survivors include: Husband, Francisco Ortiz; Daughter, Anita Marie Espinoza; Son: Daniel Espinoza Jr.; Mother, Maria Farias; two Sisters, Elvira Montelongo and Sylvia Trevino; four Brothers;...

Apr 3, 2018

 Maria Odilia Cavazos passed away on April 3, 2018. She was 57 years old. Maria was born on October 19, 1960 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Guadalupe Cavazos; two sisters, Olga Cruz, Lydia Cavazos and one brother Daniel Cavazos. Maria is survived by three sisters Oralia Cavazos, Rachel Hernandez and Ofelia...