Obituaries

Mar 17, 2017

Peggy Wheeler Raub, age 82, passed away on March, 17, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born the fifth of six children in Dawson County near Lamesa, Texas, on February 17, 1935. Until the end of her life, Peggy was full of energy, joy and happiness. She enjoyed life, her grandchildren, and the “old ladies group” at the Portland...

Mar 16, 2017

Reyes G. Garcia, 83, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2017. She is survived by her husband Roberto Garcia; daughters Velma Garcia, Elia Garcia, Josie Garcia, Gracie Cruz, Norma Gonzalez; sons Oscar Garcia, and Albert Garcia; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brothers Joe Garza, Thomas Garza; sister Virginia Melendez.

Visitation will be held from 12:00- 9:00 pm, Sunday,...

Mar 13, 2017

Garey Glenn Maiden passed away March 13, 2017 at age 72 after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Garey was born in Corpus Christi to Kelly Sr. and Faye Maiden. He attended Sundeen and Carroll High School. Due to his amazing work ethic, Garey owned and operated a successful oilfield hot shot company (Maiden’s Trucking Company) for over 35 years...

Mar 10, 2017

Mar 6, 2017

Derajean Fuhrken, age 86, died March 6, 2017. She was born March 1, 1931 in Hobbs, Texas to Dewey and Beatrice Kiker. Derajean owned a florist shop and worked as a florist for over 40 years and owned a Coin Laundry in Orange Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband Elton, son Wade and twin sister Verajean Stuckley....

Mar 4, 2017

Bruce Matthews, 75, of Portland passed away peacefully on March 4. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Marie Matthews both of Corpus Christi. 

He is survived by his wife Barbara (Smith) of 53 years, son Trey (Dorene) from Brentwood, Tn, and daughter Traci Halliwell of Portland. He is also survived by his siblings Robert (Mary) of...

Feb 25, 2017

Sergio T. Gomez, Jr., 43, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born June 11, 1973 in Brownsville, Texas but grew up in Portland, Texas and graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1994. He had worked for the Bayview Behavioral Hospital as a support nurse.

He is survived by his parents, Sergio & Hilda Gomez of Portland, TX; two...

Feb 24, 2017

Ann Allen, age 73, died Feb. 24, 2017. She was born Jan. 2, 1944 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Len) Harper of Mathis, Janet (Tim) Cormier of Corpus Christi and Shirley (Ric) Allen of Aransas Pass, two sons Dale (Nancy) Allen of Von Ormy and James (Kay) Allen of San Antonio, sister Ruby Parkhill...

Feb 23, 2017

Kathy Chambers (79) passed away on February 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, TX after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Kathy was born on May 16, 1937 in Vernon, TX. She was a graduate of Electra High School, Electra, TX and Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Portland, TX and...

Feb 19, 2017

Dora Cabrera Sandoval, age 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Portland, Texas on February 19, 2017 after a heroic battle with cancer.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Dora had touched in some way throughout her memorable life.  Dora was born September 1, 1951, in Matamoros, Mexico to Luis and Raquel...

Feb 17, 2017

Howard Wayne Box age 56, passed away from an illness on February 17,2017. Howard was born in Sinton, Texas and graduated from Taft High School in 1978. Howard worked at Valero Energy Corporation for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 37 year, Wanda (Baker) Box, his mother Doris Box, his two brothers Gary Box (Beth); and Michael...

Feb 13, 2017

Billy Glenn George age 81, passed away on February 13, 2017. Bill was born in Centreville, West Virginia and graduated from Falfurrius High School in 1953.

He served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. He then began to work for the Federal Aviation Administration where he retired as an electronics supervisor after thirty-eight years. Bill was an active...

Feb 11, 2017

Juanita Garcia, 78, passed away at her home Saturday, February 11, 2017.She was born October 20, 1938 in Goliad Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 18 years Leandro Garcia, and her parents Rosendo S. and Porfiria R. Montez and seven sisters.

She is survived by her two sisters Guadalupe M. Gonzales and Minnie M. Delgado, and...

Feb 9, 2017

Federico Pena, GREGORY, TX, passed away on February 9th, 2017 at the age of 78.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Pena.

Federico is survived by his children,  Odilia Reyes (Oscar), Elena Mendez (Reynaldo), Monica Hernandez (Ramon), Luis Pena (Rosanna), Angelita Ruiz, and Federico Pena, Jr. , his 22 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Feb 9, 2017

Elia Cantu Escobedo, 86, died on Thursday, February 9, 2017.

Elia Escobedo was born on October 19, 1930 in Sn Diego Texas to Antonio and Jacinta Cantu. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; Sister Dora Cantu, brother Felix Cantu, and her husband, Amando L. Escobedo. Survivors include her sister Baudelia Torres and two brothers Ralph Cantu...

Feb 9, 2017

Wallace George Schlather, 84, born November 15, 1932, in San Antonio, TX to the late Erich G. Schlather and Ella Louise Sahm Schlather, passed away in Aransas Pass on February 9, 2017 following a brief illness. His parents moved to Corpus Christi when he was a young boy; he resided in Corpus until he attended Texas A&M University in College...

Feb 4, 2017

Our beloved father, Bobby Gene Mullins, of Portland, Texas passed away February 4, 2017 at the age of 88 surrounded by his family.  He was born August 24, 1928 to Henry and Fannie Mullins in Brandon, Texas. 

Bobby spent his life in agricultural, growing up on a cotton farm in north central Texas. He was one of 8 children. ...

Jan 30, 2017

George R. Sellstrom, age 93, passed away January 30, 2017. He was born November 22, 1923 in Round Rock, Texas to Rudolph and Beda (Stark) Sellstrom. He worked for Eisenhaur Construction in Corpus Christi for over 60 years. He was a World War II Army Veteran. George was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ginger Springer and grandson Gregg....

Jan 26, 2017

Richard Aaron Gobble, 29, was born January 22, 1988 and soon placed into the loving arms of Consuelo Gobble and Edwin Keith Gobble. He was called to his heavenly home on January 26, 2017. He is survived by his mother Consuelo Gobble, many aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Edwin Keith Gobble, grandparents...

Jan 25, 2017

W.A. Morris, age 77 died Jan. 25, 2017. He was born Feb. 15, 1939 to Willie Clarence and Mattie W. Routt Morris in Uvalde, TX. He married Adel Harrod on Dec. 26, 1978. He is preceded in death by his wife Adel Morris and his parents. He is survived by his daughter Sherie (Eric) Anderson of Houston, Tx. Sons Austin...