Obituaries

Jun 11, 2013

Murray Cooper Mitchell, age 90, of Portland Texas passed away on June 11th, 2013. Murray was born on March 19, 1923 in Huntsville, Texas to Mattie Cooper and Claud Lee Mitchell. He graduated from Huntsville High School and subsequently enrolled at Sam Houston State University where he played basketball, football, and high-jumped for the track team. His education was interrupted...

Jun 10, 2013

Samuel Anthony Casillas, age 33, passed away June 10, 2013. He was born May 24, 1980 in Haskell, Texas to Peter and Irma Casillas. Samuel is survived by his Mother, Irma Gutirrrez Casillas of Mathis; step-father, Arturo Hinojosa of Mathis; sister Jo Anna Hinojosa of Mathis; brother Arturo Hinojosa, Jr. of Mathis; step-sister, Maria Hinojosa of Mathis; step-brother Timothy Rowden...

Jun 10, 2013

Effie Mae Schacherl passed away June 10, 2013. She was born March 10, 1933 in Sandia, Texas to Mance and Rose Pearson. She worked many years as an assistant manager of a grocery store and also was a guide for the museum in Orange Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Henry Schacherl and a daughter, Joanna...

Jun 7, 2013

Colleen Dee Werland Ahlers, age 77, passed away on June 7, 2013. She was born on her grandfather's farm near Taft, Texas January 13, 1936 to Kermit (Slim) and Lillian Werland. Colleen graduated from Gregory Portland High school, class of 1954. She was class Salutatorian, Lantana Duchess, class secretary-treasurer, cheerleader, editor; she played volleyball and basketball and was basketball captain....

Jun 7, 2013

Mario Salas Solis Sr., 71, of Portland, Texas, passed away on June 7, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in Gregory, Texas on December 12, 1941 and graduated from Gregory High School. Mario married Odilia Ramirez on August 17, 1963 and were married for 49 years. Mario served in the U.S. Army from 1963 - 1966. He worked...

Jun 4, 2013

Mary S. Tagle, age 66, passed away June 4, 2013. She was born April 2, 1947 in Kingsville, Texas to Catalino and Guadalupe Salinas. She was preceded in death by her husband Santos, daughter Elena and son Sonny. Mary is survived by two daughters Dianne (Fred) Mendez of Alice, Texas and Noelia (Joe) Davila of Mathis, three sons Joe Louis...

Jun 4, 2013

Concepcion Rangel (Concho) born December 8, 1936 in Goliad, Texas, passed away June 4, 2013 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan, Aurora & Lupe Rangel; one son David Rangel; sisters Soyla Perez, Teresa Rangel; brothers Domingo and Luz Rangel. He is survived by his wife Ester Rangel of 52 years; one son...

Jun 1, 2013

Erlinda "Lilly" Gutierrez,age 68, was born September 2, 1944. She passed away on June 1, 2013. She was born Ricard and Petra Gouna Gutierrez in Mathis, Texas. Lilly survived by her two sisters; Guadalupe Villarreal, of Mathis. and Maria Yolanda Gutierrez, also of Mathis. Her two brothers; Samuel Gutierrez, of Mathis, and Joe Huerta, of Sinton, Tx. She was also...

May 30, 2013

Olivia Ruth O'Connor, age 71, passed away May 30, 2013 at her residence. She was born January 31, 1942 to Harold C. and Vera L. Williamson. She was preceded in death by her father Harold Clayton Williamson. Olivia is survived by one son, Jimmy D. (Heather) Seago; mother, Vera Lee Taylor; two sisters, Mary E. Durham and Belinda L. Bickham;...

May 22, 2013

Abel Garza Garcia, 71, began his new life with our Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Abel was born on October 15, 1941 in Gregory, Texas. He was a devout Catholic and parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a devoted and loving father, brother, and grandfather. He was a friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed...

May 16, 2013

Barbara Jean Ray, 80, passed away on May 16, 2013. She was born on February 15, 1933 in Overton, Texas to Cecil and Rebecca Hawkins. Barbara, or "Bob" to her grandchildren, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member at the Church of Christ on Wildcat Dr. in Portland, Texas. Barbara is survived by her loving husband,...

May 14, 2013

Patricia Ann Gonzales, age 33, passed away May 14, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in San Antonio to Mario and Connie Hinojosa Gonzales. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. Patricia will be remembered as a strong willed and caring person, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death...

May 11, 2013

Service Details

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:00am, Immaculate Conception Church

May 9, 2013

Amelia Longoria passed away May 9, 2013. She was born February 11, 1932 to Jose M. and Luisa Longoria in Mathis, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Armando Amador and 3 brothers. She is survived by 3 daughters: San Juanita (Roel) Santos of Alice; Margarita (Glenn) Simon of Orange Grove and Ida (Raymundo) Falcon of...

May 9, 2013

Mr. Rafael G. Ornelas left this world to meet our Savior, at his residence on May 8, 2013 at the age of 78. He is presided in death by a younger sister, Estella Cruz Ornelas and his parents Jose and Celsa G. Ornelas all of Gregory. He worked for H.E.B. for several years and then Frost Brothers until his retirement....

May 7, 2013

Adelmira, “Mira” Salinas Flores, 52. Mira Salinas Flores, 52, of Corpus Christi, Tx. Passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Flores of Corpus Christi, Tx. Mira was born April 19, 1961, in Mathis Texas, the daughter of Esperanza Salinas and the late Manuel Salinas II. Mira graduated from Mathis High...

May 7, 2013

Patricia Leatherwood Gomez was born December 4, 1962. Patricia went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents George Leatherwood, Sr. and Dorothy Perkins. She is survived by her children Rudy (Caitlin) Paredez, Gilbert (Kaitlynn) Paredez, Andrew Walker, and Nicole (Jeff) Paredez; her brothers James, Jim and George Leatherwood; and...

May 4, 2013

May 1, 2013

Marjorie DeNaut Abner (Mimi) - passed away May 1, 2013. Marjorie came into this world on April 13, 1911 in Hamlet, Indiana. She lived a full life with lots of love, happiness, family and friendship. Marjorie loved to play the piano, write poetry and paint. She was the author of the bestselling book "You Look So Young For Your Age:...

Apr 30, 2013

We lost our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, when K. Dean Dreiling, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, after a brief illness in a Corpus Christi hospital. What remains, however, is our beloved Dean's abiding faith in Jesus Christ and a lifetime of precious memories, as his generosity, kindness, loyalty, unwavering support, and superb --...