Obituaries
Carolyn Goodwin
Dec 26, 2016
Carolyn Jo Goodwin, 76, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the Windsor Calallen of a stroke and associated complications. She was born March 25, 1940 in Gonzales, Texas to Jack and Lula Rae Osborne. She graduated high school from Waelder, Texas in 1958 and attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College, graduating in 1961. She...
Ona Dorn
Dec 23, 2016
“Happy Trails to you; until we meet again..” “Happy Trails to you; Keep smiling until then..!” On December 20th, the Pearly Gates swung open wide and a beautiful denim and diamond cowgirl rode thru them and into the long awaiting arms of her Lord and Savior and the many loved ones who have gone before her! Ona Wright Van Dorn,...
Deanna Godfrey
Dec 17, 2016
After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Dee Godfrey passed away on December 17, 2016 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born November 6, 1938 in Harlingen to Buddy and Martha Vanderford. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ric Godfrey in 2011 and her first husband, Jack R. Williams in 1976. She grew up in the Rio Grande...
Rosario Cuellar
Dec 15, 2016
Rosario Cuellar, 62, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Cuellar and his grandmother, Josefina Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Louisa Cuellar; his sons, Jorge Luis Cuellar, Rosario Cuellar, Jr., Ronnie Cuellar...
Captain Frederick
Dec 15, 2016
Captain Jake "Red Stripe" Frederick, 32, a US Marine and F/A-18 Hornet pilot, was killed after ejecting from his aircraft roughly 120 miles off the coast of Japan on Thursday, December 8, 2016 while deployed with VMFA-115. God, family and the country he died defending were of the upmost importance to Jake. Before each flight Capt. Frederick always made sure...
Ivan Arnold
Dec 13, 2016
Ivan Eugene “Gene” Arnold passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born March 21, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Young Arnold. Gene enlisted in the US Marine Corps in June, 1942 and proudly served until June, 1946, during World War II and re-enlisted to serve in the Korean Conflict in 1950. He was...
Esther Cooper
Dec 8, 2016
Esther Ehrlich Cooper, 92, passed away on December 8, 2016. She was born on March 25, 1924 in Susank, Kansas to George and Katherina (Bitter) Ehrlich. She was such a hilarious lady. Drove fast, told funny jokes and cooked an awesome turkey. Grew up on a Kansas farm Always worked hard. Her nails and hair were always done. She was...
Harold Sturm
Dec 8, 2016
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (II Cor. 5:8) That is where Harold Dean Sturm now resides. Born March 6, 1933 and departed December 8, 2016, he was retired Air Force, a Southern Baptist Minister, graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo...
Paula Roesler
Dec 8, 2016
Paula Fay Winsett Roesler, 69, passed away on December 8, 2016. Paula was born on November 11, 1947 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Dorothy and Paul Winsett. Paula attended Calallen high school, and graduated with a degree in teaching from Texas A&I. Paula’s lifelong passion was teaching, and she dedicated her life to her students. Paula’s other passions outside of teaching...
Alejo Salinas
Dec 6, 2016
Alejo M. “Chito” Salinas of Robstown, died at home surrounded by his family on December 6, 2016. He was 79. He served in the U. S. Army. He was a retired welder and pipefitter. Mr. Salinas had a passion for music. In his early years he was the founder of El Conjunto Torbellinos del Norte. He was an avid hunter....
Juan Reyna
Dec 2, 2016
Juan Bosquez Reyna, 94, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born September 22, 1922 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was employed as a butcher and as a truck driver and was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Delfina Bosquez Reyna;...
Linda Desola
Dec 1, 2016
Linda Marie DeSola passed away on December 1, 2016 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on July 22, 1963 at Goose AFB, Goose Bay, Labrador to Jack and Carol DeSola. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Rose DeSola, and Robert and Margaret Harte, her baby sister, Mary DeSola, and sister-in-law, Debbie DeSola. Linda is survived...
Horace Called
Nov 28, 2016
Horace Allen Magouirk, Allen as he was called, was born February 1, 1932 to Horace Michael and Hattie Bell Magouirk. He was one of 12 children and was preceded in death by Mack, JR, JB, Cecil, Clarence, Ray, Alfred, Pauline, Mildred, Dorthey, and Beatrice. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Norma Jean, wife of Clarence Magouirk; his son, David Magouirk...
Marie Smith
Nov 27, 2016
Marie Smith, 96, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born October 14, 1920 in Ranger, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Annaville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Alvin, Sr. and Mamie Windham Brown; her husband, Boyd Huguley Smith; her son, Claude Edward Smith; and her...
Billy Biddy
Nov 22, 2016
Billy Joe Biddy, born August 1, 1945, passed away from natural causes in Corpus Christi, Texas on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Pauline "Peggy" Biddy. He was surrounded in love and survived by his daughters, grandsons, family, and friends and will be dearly missed. He was an avid golfer and...
Dortha Olney
Nov 19, 2016
Our beloved mother passed safely home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2016; after 89 full years here with us. Dortha was born July 21, 1927, the second daughter of David and Ruth Baxter. Dortha married John Clifford Olney in 1949, and together they raised a family of 3 children. They lived in Corpus Christi...
Leon Dorrough, Jr.
Nov 18, 2016
Leon M. Dorrough, Jr., 69, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. Leon was born on August 21, 1947 in Corpus Christi. He was the third child born to Leon and Marie Dorrough, Sr. He graduated from King High School in 1967 and attended Del Mar College – West Campus. Leon was a proud patriot and...
Frances Mcgonagill
Nov 17, 2016
Frances Ann McGonagill, age 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away November 17, 2016. She was born December 5, 1936 in Beeville, Texas to Frank and Annie Lauer. Frances worked at the Corpus Christi Museum and at the IBEWLU #278 Federal Credit Union. She loved to paint and was a talented piano player. Frances was preceded in death by her...
Richard Shurley
Nov 16, 2016
Richard Earl Shurley entered into God's presence on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife, children, and family. He was the husband of Judith Ann Shurley. They shared over 20 wonderful years together. He was a father to five daughters and five son-in-laws, and grandfather to three grandchildren who were all blessed by...
Richard Wright
Nov 11, 2016
Richard Lewis "R.L." Wright passed away November 11, 2016 at Southwind Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Crowley, LA at the age of 87. He was born in San Antonio, TX, December 23, 1928 to George and Myrtle Lorrillard Wright. He attended school in Von Ormy and Somerset, TX. In 1942, at the age of 14, he joined the U.S. Navy where...
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