Obituaries

Eva Dietz

Eva Dietz

Jul 25, 2019

Eva Blacklock Dietz, 97, passed away July 25, 2019 at her home in Corpus Christi. She was born January 25, 1922 in Round Rock, Texas to Stephen and Ruby Meeks Vaden. Eva was the fifth daughter of six girls. Her father passed away when she was five and she lived in an orphanage, with a foster family and then with...

Patsy Clubb

Patsy Clubb

Jul 18, 2019

Patsy Ruth Clubb of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday, July 18, 2019. She was born on November 21, 1933 to Orville and Ellen Jarrett in Harlingen, Texas. Patsy owned Stafford’s Western Ware. She was a correction officer at the Texas Department of Justice, a March of Dimes Volunteer and involved in South Texas...

Janis Ligon

Janis Ligon

Jul 15, 2019

Janis Marie Ligon peacefully passed away on July 15, 2019. She was born in Cuero, Texas on November 10, 1934. She married D. Elmon Ligon in 1952. They were married for 53 years before his death in 2005. Janis is survived by two daughters, Jeannene Arnold and Jeanette Hart and two sons, Jeff Ligon and Jon Ligon. She is also...

Jennifer 1981-2019

Jennifer 1981-2019

Jul 15, 2019

Rose Smith, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2019, after a sudden illness. When Rose entered a room, joy and laughter entered as well. Vivacious Rose had a marvelous gift for lifting everyone's spirits and welcoming them with open arms. Her smile and energy were contagious, and...

Kenneth Talley

Kenneth Talley

Jul 14, 2019

Kenneth Talley ,age 88, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away July 14, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1930 in Corpus Christi, Texas to James Marvin Talley and Verga Vereen Oaks Talley. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and served in the Korean War where is...

Lena Lawton

Lena Lawton

Jul 4, 2019

Lena Ruth Reagan Lawton peacefully passed away on July 4th, 2019. Ruth was born on September 14th, 1926, in Robstown, Texas. She was a loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth was born and raised in Robstown on a farm owned by her parents Harvey Barnett Reagan and Georgia Ainsley Reagan, who preceded her in death. She married...

Jackie Albert

Jackie Albert

Jul 4, 2019

Jackie Lee Albert, age 67, of Indiana, PA and Sandia, TX, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA) after bravely fighting cancer. He was born in January 4, 1952 in Sigourney, IA to Lael "Bosty" and Reta (VanDee) Albert. Jackie grew up in Corpus Christi, TX and graduated from Roy Miller High School...

Shawn Adams

Shawn Adams

Jul 4, 2019

Shawn Christopher Adams, 47, of Robstown, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2019. Shawn was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 17, 1972 to Jane and Rusty Adams. He was raised in Corpus Christi and Mathis, Texas. He was a loved and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Rusty Adams....

Myron Lewey

Myron Lewey

Jun 29, 2019

Myron Joe Lewey, 90, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born March 15, 1929 in Hillsboro, Illinois to Cecil H. and Edith I. Roper Lewey. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars. After he retired from the Air Force in...

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Jun 21, 2019

Mark D. Strong passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 21, 2019. He was born August 27, 1956, in Mansfield, Missouri. Mark graduated from Edinburg High School in 1974, then took Art at Baylor University. After Baylor, he completed an online course for Forestry Service, and then went to a marine school to get his commercial Captain’s degree...

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

Jun 21, 2019

Barbara Jalufka Williams, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 due to complications from a recent fall. Barbara was born April 19, 1926 to Jerome W. Jalufka and Jewel Vick Jalufka at Violet, TX. She lived her entire life between Robstown and Violet, TX. A graduate of Robstown High School, she attended Our Lady...

Alva Wylie

Alva Wylie

Jun 15, 2019

Alva Catherine Wylie, 95, died on June 15, 2019, following a series of strokes. She was born on November 19, 1923, in Terrell, Texas, and grew up in Freer, Texas. He parents were David and Faye Gantt of Alice, Texas. Catherine moved to Alice, Texas, in 1956. She was employed by Central Power and Light Company, and worked as secretary...

Shawn Minto

Shawn Minto

Jun 15, 2019

Shawn Emery Minto, 46, of Sinton, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2019. He was born on October 27, 1972 to Ron and Mary Minto. Shawn loved spending time with his family and friends. He played guitar, golf and pool. He loved to laugh and in return made others laugh. He was a loving and devoted husband and father....

Elizabeth Brammer

Elizabeth Brammer

Jun 8, 2019

Elizabeth A. Brammer passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Elizabeth was born in Harlingen, Texas on November 20, 1946 to Tom and Beatrice Brammer of Mercedes, Texas. Elizabeth was a graduate of Mercedes High School and of Sam Houston State University. She also studied at Pan American University and Texas A&I University. Elizabeth was one of those fortunate people...

Billie Pietzsch

Billie Pietzsch

Jun 8, 2019

Billie Pietzsch, age 90, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was born in Rusk, TX to Dudley and Ruth Reeves on May 6, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wesley, and a sister, Jolene Farrell. Billie was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church and loved the fellowship with members and serving...

John Matlock

John Matlock

Jun 6, 2019

John Paul Matlock, 38, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2019. John is preceded in death by his father, William Matlock Jr. and his niece, Harper Schroeder. He leaves behind his son, Jackson Cole Galbreath; his mother, Peggy Coon Matlock; his brother, Melvin (Marcie) Brehm of Lovington, NM; his sister, Amanda (Derrick) Schroeder of Victoria, TX;...

John Gordon

John Gordon

Jun 5, 2019

John Thomas Gordon, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. John was born on January 1, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Corbin and Ida Gordon. John spent four years in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a corrections officer with the Nueces Sheriff’s Department for 17 years. He loved his family and enjoyed...

Elizabeth Walzel

Elizabeth Walzel

Jun 2, 2019

Elizabeth Galindo Walzel, age 59, of Sandia, Texas passed away on June 2, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to Elizabeth Hume Galindo and Carlos Manuel Galindo on January 14, 1960. Elizabeth graduated from Alice High School and went on to earn her Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing from Texas A&M University in 1982. She was...

Kayleen Crawford

Kayleen Crawford

May 23, 2019

Kayleen Crawford, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Kay was born in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 1947. Kay loved her family and took great pride in being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She continually entertained others around her with her wit and personality. Kay was greatly loved and will be missed. She is preceded in death by...

Ralph Fleming

Ralph Fleming

May 16, 2019

Ralph Kendall Fleming, 77, of Robstown, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born November 13, 1942 in San Antonio Texas. Kendall worked for over 30 years for Five Star Roofing, Inc. where he helped his brother manage the business. He was an avid bowler and participated in league bowling for many years. He bowled three perfect games...