Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Saraphine Marie Skoruppa, 92, peacefully passed away at her home on January 19th, 2021 in Violet, Texas.  Saraphine was born on March 29th, 1928 to Jacob and Ellanora Ranly.

In 1944, Saraphine worked at the Corpus Christi Court House.  It was during this time that she met and married William (Bill).  Later on, Saraphine worked as the...

Jan 12, 2021

It is with indescribably heavy hearts that we relay the news that Alexander Baxter went to be with the Lord on 1/12/2021.

He was enjoying learning to be an electrician and still regularly played soccer with his friends. .

Alex leaves behind his parents, Rodney and Tiffani as well as his sisters Cassie, Cassy, and...

Jan 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Gilberto M. Alvear. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 9, 2021

Ruby Mae Anderson Boultinghouse Landry, 95, passed away peacefully at Oaks Nursing Home in Burnet, Texas after a short battle with the Covid-19 virus.

Ruby was born on March 2, 1925 to Frank and Ruby Anderson, in Agua Dulce, Texas. As a longtime Agua Dulce resident, she graduated from Agua Dulce High School and later became a...

Jan 6, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for David Hill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 4, 2021

Wilford Roy Scott Sr., born January 11th, 1941 to Walter Alvin & Mildred Pearline Scott in Mercedes, Tx, passed away January 4th, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Tx. Wilford attended Tuloso-Midway until he was able to join the United States Air Force, working Air Freight where he obtained his G.E.D. He loved telling friends and loved ones stories of being...

Dec 31, 2020

James O. Dawson, 80, passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1940 in Bedford, Indiana.

He is survived by many friends and family.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:00am at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.

Dec 27, 2020

Diana Hunt Borse was born on September 9, 1940 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Wilbur and Elizabeth Hunt and died in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 27, 2020.  She attended Purdue University where she met Alan Borse and they were married on February 11, 1961.

Al and Diana were blessed with a large and loving family as they...

Dec 27, 2020

Ellen Ruth Kight, 88, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.  She was born August 27, 1932 in Robstown, Texas to J. L. and Ellen Strickel.  Ellen Ruth was a faithful and longtime member of Arlington Heights Church of Christ.  She led an exemplary Christian life serving at the Coastal...

Dec 25, 2020

Donna Jean Ware, 62, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born on November 18, 1958 in Corpus Christi. She thought the world of her family, friends, and pets. Donna’s family and friends cherished her kind-hearted and giving personality, loved her very much, and will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death...

Dec 25, 2020

Janelle Walker, 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away the morning of December 25, 2020 in Katy, Texas. She resided in Portland, Texas for 19 years before moving to Katy. Janelle was a member of First Baptist Church Portland and a volunteer at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. She liked to swim, play tennis, fish and watch the...

Dec 20, 2020

Senior Master Sgt. Jose Luis Vallejo of Goodyear AZ was born on June 19, 1952 in Realitos, TX to Jose Angel and Benina Vallejo. Jose passed away at the age of 68 on December 20, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his side. He retired after serving  21 1/2 years with the Air Force. He married...

Dec 20, 2020

The world lost a beloved mother and friend, but Heaven gained another angel. Vicki Bundick, 72, of Corpus Christi Tx, passed away December 20, 2020 at Doctors Regional Hospital.

She was born to the late Hubert and Shirley Nelms, October 23, 1948, in Duncan, Oklahoma. Vicki graduated from Coalgate High School in 1967.

She married...

Dec 14, 2020

Née Fisk, AKA Marne, (b. May 9th, 1944) passed away this past Monday, December 14th at the age of 76. (At home, peacefully.)  She loved soap operas, antique shopping, costume jewelry, collecting just about everything, and she sure could make a mean red beans and rice.

She is survived by the love of her life, Tom Long of...

Dec 13, 2020

Charles “Charlie T” Townsend, 88, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born in a railroad box car in Victoria, Texas on July 17, 1932. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was deployed to Korea during the Korean War.

He was employed as a brakeman for Union Pacific Railroad for 37...

Dec 12, 2020

Jimmy Wayne Haynie of Corpus Christi, Texas, was called to heaven on December 12, 2020. He was born in Raymondville, Texas on August 05, 1944 to Terrell Dean Haynie and Verna P. Haynie. Jim was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather.

Jim was a proud United States Air Force Veteran and a Vietnam Veteran as...

Dec 11, 2020

Connie Lee Braden, 67, passed away on December 11, 2020. She was born on March 2, 1953 in Hampton, Virginia.

Connie worked at a bank for 25 years and in 2004 married the love of her life, Chris Braden. She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband and grandchildren. she also loved trying new recipes and cooking...

Dec 6, 2020

Surviving family members;

Wife- Lupita Chapa

Sisters- Beatrice Sanchez (Willie), Maria Carrillo (Rufino), Martha Cruz, Grace Monroe

Brothers- Fred Chapa (Lupita), Manuel Chapa (Patty), Marcelo Chapa

Nov 30, 2020

Debbie Lane Payne, age 65, passed away November 30th, 2020. She was born on September 3rd, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to James “Jim” Grigsby and Patsy (Thompson) Grigsby.

Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved being with family, spending time with her grandsons, traveling, the beach, great food and most of all spending...

Nov 27, 2020

Paul Andrew Wilson, age 87, passed away peacefully November 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born March 28, 1933 in Vanoss, OK to Oscar L. Wilson and Lucille (Nowakowski) Wilson.

Paul was raised in the Houston, TX Memorial area and moved to Corpus Christi, TX during his junior year of high school....