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Marietta Ritchie
Sep 5, 2011
Marietta Ritchie, age 79, of Taft, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2011. The daughter of Dora and Ernest Beard, Marietta graduated from Taft Hugh School in 1949. She then attended Baylor University and the University of Texas, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. While at Baylor University Marietta was...
Diana Schicker
Aug 23, 2011
Diana Schicker, age 54, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 after a long illness. Diana worked in the accounting department of several companies, including H-E-B, Coastal Bend Health Plan and Principal Insurance Company. Diana will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. She had a beautiful smile, a wonderful personality and was always willing to give of her time...
Segifredo C. "Fred" Melendez
Aug 14, 2011
Segifredo Cruz Melendez, loving husband of Virginia, adored father of Fred Melendez, Jr. (Janie), Angelo Melendez (Rose Marie), Betty Sandoval (Manuel), Yolanda Melendez, Daniel Melendez, Ralph Melendez, Marie Rios (Jake), Rene Melendez (Sandra), and Alicia Salinas (Andy); and beloved "Popo" to 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren peacefully went to his resting place on Sunday morning, August 14, 2011. In death,...
Martha Perez
Aug 14, 2011
Martha Perez, 71, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She has now joined her beloved nephew Daniel Gonzales in Heaven. Martha was born June 6, 1940 in Gregory, Texas to Jose & Andrea Perez. Martha is survived by her brother Juan Perez of Gregory; three sisters Maria Perez of Corpus Christi, Lupe Perez of Portland, and...
Julia Gonzales
Aug 6, 2011
Julia Gonzales, 83, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011. She is survived by her children Frank Gonzales, Oscar Gonzales, Elsa Mitchell, Arnold Gonzales, Pinky Gonzales, Pato Gonzales, and Mirta Martinez; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Limbaugh Funeral Home. Interment to follow at the Palms Memorial Gardens....
Russell Duncan Boates
Jul 26, 2011
Russell Duncan Boates, Jr., 86, a long time resident of the Coastal Bend area, died on July 26, 2011. Mr. Boates was born in Beaver County, Oklahoma, and he served his Country with honor as the tail gunner on a B-17 bomber during World War II, including spending over 2 months as a prisoner of war in Moosburg, Germany, prior...
Inocencia Nesmith
Jul 18, 2011
Inocencia passed away surrounded by her husband, family and loved ones on July 18, 2011. Born on August 15, 1927, she was 83. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilberto Cortinas and Juanita Garcia. She is also preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Adan Cortinas, Selso Cortinas, and Victor Cortinas as well as her nephew Victor Cortinas...
Richard Browning Claunch
Jul 15, 2011
Richard Browning Claunch, 68 was born January 2, 1943 in Lexington, Oklahoma. He was received by our Lord on July 15, 2011 after a long battle with illness even though he was always "Terrific". He moved to Portland, Texas with his family in 1972 where he lived throughout the rest of his life. He will be deeply missed by his...
Guadalupe Sanchez
Jul 8, 2011
Guadalupe L. Sanchez, 82 went to be with our heavenly father on Friday, July 8, 2011. She was born on June 17, 1929 in Gregory, TX to Felipe and Josefina Lucio. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Anselmo G. Sanchez, and her son Anselmo Sanchez, Jr. The family she leaves to cherish her memories are her...
Isabel "Chavelia" Salcido
Jul 2, 2011
Isabel Salcido, 77, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011. She was born December 6, 1933 in Floresville, Texas to Eusibio and Luce Flores. She was preceded in death by her husband Merced "Chene" Salcido, son, David Salcido, and daughter, Delfa Garcia. She is survived by her children, Danny (Dalia) Salcido, Janie Quesada, Lili (Hector) Bazan, Delia (Ricardo) Benavidez, Tony Salcido...
James Roger Hester
Jul 2, 2011
James Roger Hester passed away on July 2nd, 2011. He is survived by his three sons; Robert, Greg and Shawn; as well as his three brother and three sisters; Ricky, Terry, Gary, Linda, Joan and Sherry. Roger was loved by many and will remain in our hearts long after his death. He was a man of strong will and pride....
Edwin Manford "Bud" Schmidt
Jun 28, 2011
Edwin Manford (Bud) Schmidt passed away on June 28, 2011, at a Corpus Christi Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1919, in Taft, Texas, to Otto Louis Schmidt and Goldie Crites Schmidt. He attended school in Taft and Gregory, Texas, and graduated from Gregory High School on May 30, 1938. While in school, he participated in track, basketball and...
Abel Flores
Jun 21, 2011
Abel C. Flores born August 5th 1916 in Derby, Texas to Elojio and Maria De la Paz Flores, went to be with his creator on June 21, 2011. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends. Abel was a hard working and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as a farmer at Ritchie farms for 60 years. He...
Alfred G. Loidl
Jun 11, 2011
Alfred G. Loidl, retired from Tractor Supply Company, died quietly in his home June 11, 2011. He had been under hospice care for the last 6 months. Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Mr. Loidl spent his youth in Philadelphia, PA. He moved to Anderson, Indiana in 1935, and was a 1939, graduate of Anderson High School where he was named...
Frank E. Alexander
Jun 11, 2011
Frank E. Alexander, 64, passed away at his home in Portland, Texas Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was born October 31, 1946 in Austin, Texas to Frank E. & Mary Jewel Alexander. He is survived by his siblings James Walker and Elnora Walker of Austin, Texas, Dennis Jackson of Vallejo, California, George Alexander of Austin, Texas, Eugenia Lee and Ann...
Margarita Garcia
Jun 8, 2011
Margarita Garcia, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents Clemente & Enriqueta Mendoza, husband Roberto Garcia. She is survived by one sister Leonor Garza and several nieces and nephews. She always made contributions to San Juan Basilica, Immaculate Conception Church and any other charity groups that needed help. She had many friends....
Jesus J. Cavazos
Jun 7, 2011
Jesus J. Cavazos, 93, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was born in Mercedes, Texas to Dionicio and Teodora Cavazos on October 20, 1917. Jesus was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Guadalupe Gutierrez Cavazos, daughter, Lydia, son Daniel (Vietnam) and daughter Olga Cavazos Cruz. Jesus was a devoted loving...
Maxine Wilson Glasson
Jun 2, 2011
Maxine Wilson Glasson, affectionately known as "Mimi", 83, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2011 with her family by her side. Maxine was born on July 24, 1927 in Robstown, Texas to Reginald George and Mallie Gertrude Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years James Avery Glasson Jr., her parents Reginald and Mallie Wilson, sisters...
Michael D. Brown
Jun 2, 2011
Michael Dee Brown, 55, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011 in his home. Michael loved his God, his family, John Wayne and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a lover of God's creation who liked to plant corn "just to watch it grow!" Michael was a preacher, a teacher and a friend to many and looked forward to his "coronation...
Barbara A. Evans
Jun 1, 2011
Barbara Evans passed away on June 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Barbara was a very devoted wife to Harvey Evans for over 64 years. Barbara will be missed by her very close family and friends. She has been a member of The First Baptist Church of Portland, Texas for over 43 years. Barbara was a very avid bridge player...
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