Obituaries

May 16, 2023

With her loving husband Mick by her side, Brenda Gail Shaw (Shaffer) Machen passed away peacefully at home in Taft, Texas on May 16, 2023, to live eternal life with her Savior.

Brenda was born on April 6, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Lawrence Virgil Shaw (August 20, 1917 - July 12, 1949) and Edna Earle Beard Shaw (December 25,...

May 13, 2023

Wilfred (Bill) Commeau Jr., loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away on May 13, 2023. Bill was Born March 28th 1945.

He was preceded in death by his Wife, Beverly Commeau; his parents, Wilfred Sr. and Marion Commeau; son, Glen Victor Commeau and grandson, Zacharia Ira Clemens.

He is survived by his children, Terri Clemens and husband, David, Sharon Irvin,...

May 10, 2023

Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) W. Lott McKinley, 98, left her earthly life for her glory in Heaven on May 10, 2023. She was born in Trinity, TX, on June 3, 1924, to Roy and Genevieve (Jones) Lott.

Gwen married Robert (“Bob”) McKinley on July 16, 1945 and began her life as a Navy wife in Corpus Christi, becoming a...

May 6, 2023

Dorothy Fay Whitehorn, 85, passed away in Corpus Christi, after a short illness on May 6, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas to earl and Pauline Hooford.

Dorothy expressed her love for her family in many ways. She also had a love for wearing her sunglasses all the time. Those glasses...

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. Jose F. Canales, aged 97, died peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by the love of his family.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Corine Canales, and is survived by his children, Nora (David) Hernandez, their daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer; David Canales, his sons, Sean and Brandon; Gilda (Richard) Mesquias, their...

Apr 26, 2023

Carolyn Sue Kloth (“Sue” or “Mimi”) of Corpus  Christi, Texas passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 (79). She was born on June 20, 1943, to Clyde and Stella Trotter in Stamford Texas.

She left high school early and pursued a career as a cosmetologist around the age of twenty-five. She opened her own shop “Sues High...

Apr 20, 2023

Betty Stewart Cole, 85, of Robstown, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023. She was born to her parents, Roy and Lila Stewart, on February 27, 1938, in Lufkin, Texas.

Betty was a woman of God who loved people passionately and lived life to its fullest. She loved Jesus and shared his love and grace to countless...

Apr 18, 2023

Barbara Young Houmes passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born to Thomas A. and Mary Belle Wood on February 6, 1929 in Junction, Texas. She was the oldest of two daughters.

Her family relocated in Corpus Christi in 1940. Barbara attended the first six years of school in Junction and completed her education in Corpus...

Apr 18, 2023

Carol passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on April 18, 2023 at home in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 64 .

Carol was born on July 29, 1958 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Gladys and Joe DeBellas. She graduated from Richard King high school in 1976. After graduation she worked at Southwestern Bell for many...

Apr 18, 2023

Michelle Louise “Bird” Jalufka, 50, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away April 18, 2023. Michelle was born March 16, 1973 in Springville, New York to Gerald and Mary Bird.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Patrick Bird and her nephew, Tyler Comstock.

Left to cherish Michelle’s beautiful memory are her daughter, Meagan Bird...

Apr 17, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mrs. Hope Mayse Tyler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully at home on April 17th, 2023, with family by her side.

She grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and was a graduate of Chapel Hill High School.

She loved thunderstorms, enjoyed riding horses,...

Apr 14, 2023

Howard Ray Stobbs passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, after a brief illness in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 76 years old.

Ray was born on February 3, 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had attended Calallen. Ray was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the oil field starting at a young age along side his father...

Apr 9, 2023

Tony Ortega, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away in Corpus Christi on April 9th, 2023, at the age of 56.

Tony was born to Andres Ortega and Dolores Ortega (Rivas) on June 2nd, 1966 in Sinton, Texas. Tony graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1985, and received his CNA from Del Mar College in...

Apr 7, 2023

Sylvia Carleen Gonzalez, age 67, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, April 7th, 2023, at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born August 14th, 1955, in Sanford North Carolina, to Bernard Odell Langston SR, and Carlotta Strickland Cameron. She graduated at Lee High School, in Sandford, North Carolina.

She was married to her soulmate,...

Apr 6, 2023

Sally Delilah Saenz, 43, loving wife, mother, daughter, and granddaughter, was Heavenly embraced by Our Father on April 6, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1979, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Yolanda Casarez and Gilbert Sanchez.

Her father, Gilbert Sanchez, and infant son, Levi Walker Saenz, preceded her in death.

Sally grew up in...

Apr 5, 2023

Cheryl Darlene Haugen was born on August 20, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Leonard and Hazel Houser. She passed from this life, into eternity on April 5, 2023.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Travis Haugen; and two brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Leeann Fox (Curtis); her son,...

Apr 1, 2023

Patsy Murphy(90), was born on March 07, 1933 in Clarkwood, Texas to George and Bobbie McLeroy. She passed into eternity on April 1, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Quida (Tut) Sims;  and her brother, Larry McLeroy.

Patsy is survived by her daughter, Renee Murphy; son, Dwayne Murphy(Jo Dean); grandchildren,...

Mar 30, 2023

Bill Hall (92), loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday March 30, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hall; his brother, Hershel Honea; his son, Bill Hall (Karen); two daughters, Vicki Almy (Scott) and Suzie Hall (Mario Cantu); three grandchildren, AJ Meadows (Kendra), Bryan Meadows (Jami), and Valerie Kendrick (Kiley); eight...

Mar 28, 2023

Philip Joseph Richard was born on 08/14/1951 to Dewey J Richard and Nola Louise Richard in Temple, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raphael (Sally) Richard.

Survived by wife, Kathleen Richard; son, Obie James Richard; bonus son, John (Loribeth) Ahlers; bonus daughter, Valerie (Stephen) Gowens; brother, James (Patricia) Richard; sister, Joan (Bobby)...

Mar 24, 2023

Walter Martin Dunham IV “Marty” was born November 17, 1982 and died unexpectedly on March 24, 2023 at the age of 40. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Marty was a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi and attended Tuloso-Midway and Calallen schools. He graduated from Calallen High School in 2001 and attended Del Mar...