Obituaries
William Young, Jr.
Sep 6, 2013
William Tiffin Young, Jr., known as “Pops” by many, passed away on September 6, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. William Tiffin Young, Jr. was born on December 31, 1929 in Childress, Texas to William Tiffin Young and Gladys Cothrun Young. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1947. He owned and operated W.T. Young Construction from...
Pablo Ortiz Sr.
Sep 2, 2013
Pablo M. Ortiz, Sr., age 81, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away September 2, 2013. He was born January 31, 1932 in Three Rivers, Texas to Felix Franco and Felipa Martinez Ortiz. He was a devout Catholic, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all. Pablo served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict....
Claire Johnson
Sep 2, 2013
Claire “Clary” Alinde Hanson Johnson, born July 30, 1922, passed from this life into eternity on September 2, 2013 at the age of 91, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ms. Johnson, at the age of sixteen immigrated to the United States from Sweden with her parents, Carl J. and Anna F. Carlson Hanson and brother, Alex. She attended schools in New...
Louise Iwanski
Aug 24, 2013
Louise Tajchman Iwanski, 92, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 after a short illness. She was born on January 8, 1921 in Shiner, Texas to John and Lena Riess. Louise’s love of baking (and eating) Kolaches inspired her and her first husband, Joe Tajchman, to open Joe’s Country Bakery in Robstown, Texas. They operated this business...
Ottis Hennigan
Aug 24, 2013
Ottis “Danny” Hennigan, 86 passed away on August 24, 2013. He was born February 26, 1927 in Merryville, Louisiana. He was employed by Koch Refinery for 36 years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and LeLa White Hennigan, a son, Robert Michael Hennigan and a grandson, Aaron Scott Hennigan. Ottis is survived by his...
Harold Martin
Aug 24, 2013
Harold W. Martin, 87, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his home after a long illness. He was born June 19, 1926 in Roanoke, Texas to Columbus and Mary Alice Fawkes Martin. Mr. Martin was a U.S. Marine veteran having served during WWII. He had worked as a Game Warden and Harbor Master. He is...
Jess Lawrence,, Sr.
Aug 23, 2013
Jess Willard Lawrence, Sr., went to be with the Lord and his loving wife early afternoon on Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was ninety seven years and two months old and was born on June 11, 1916 in Stephens County, Texas. Jess was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances Lawrence. He is survived by one sister,...
David Moore
Aug 20, 2013
David Nathanial Moore 25, passed away on August, 17, 2013. David graduated from Tuloso Midway High School in 2006. David earned the rank of Eagle Scout through Boy Scout Troop 18. He was an avid reader, he enjoyed novels by Anne McCaffery, Brian Jacques, T.A. Barron and Christopher Paolini. David was attending Del Mar College studying Business with the goal...
Nora Prochazka
Aug 20, 2013
Nora Ferk Prochazka, age 82, of Robstown, Texas passed away August 20, 2013. She was born November 25, 1930 in Violet, Texas. Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Anton and a son, Richard. She is survived by children, Robert (Karen) Prochazka, Louis Prochazka, Carolyn (Ronald) Walter, Jerome (Barbara) Prochazka, Dale (Wanda) Prochazka, Chris Prochazka, Paul Prochazka; 16 grandchildren,...
Richard Medrano
Aug 17, 2013
Richard David Medrano Corpus Christi, Texas Richard David Medrano was born May 12, 1944. He passed away August 17, 2013 after a long and valiant battle with multiple myeloma cancer, as a result of Agent Orange Exposure in Vietnam. Rich was born in San Francisco, California. Shortly thereafter he moved to San Antonio, Texas and was raised there. He graduated...
Patricia Dagerath
Aug 16, 2013
Patricia Just Dagerath, 71, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013. She was born October 27, 1941 in Robstown, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Dagerath, her parents, Herman and Annie Meuth Just, her sister, Ravenna Just and her brothers, David and Emmanuel Just. She is survived by her sisters, Lucille Esparza of...
Robert Peardon
Aug 8, 2013
Robert (Bob) Lee Peardon Bob stepped into eternity to be with his lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday August 6th, 2013 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bob was born in Canton, Georgia to Arthur and Winnie Chatham Peardon on January 22, 1933. Bob was an active member of Journey Church and loved the Lord and his family....
Dorothy Carpenter
Aug 7, 2013
Dorothy Arlene Carpenter, born August 28, 1924 in Glendo, Wyoming passed away August 7, 2013 at the age of 88. She was a greeter and member of First Baptist Church in Odem, Texas and had been employed for ten years in the food service at Tuloso-Midway Independent School District. She was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Myrtle...
Lorena Albrecht
Aug 5, 2013
Lorena “Sis” Mary Albrecht was born in Davilla, Texas on April 9th, 1915, near Holland, Texas and passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. Her parents were William Carl “Willie” and Lena Augusta (Spiegelhauer) Fischer. Lorena graduated from Holland High School in 1934 and it was there that she took normal academics as well as agriculture and sports. She was talented...
Melvin Arnold
Aug 5, 2013
Melvin Albert Arnold was born April 19, 1927 in Lott, Texas, near Temple, Texas to Mr. George William Arnold and Mrs. Bertha (Witschze) Arnold. Melvin passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM. Melvin began his career in law enforcement as a peace officer in 1948 with the Robstown Police Department. During this...
Becky Terrell
Aug 3, 2013
Becky Rene Terrell 55, passed away on August 3, 2013 in the comfort of her home. She was born on November 14, 1957. She is preceded in death by her father, Oscar Bickham and brother, Kyle Bickham. Becky is survived by her husband, Chuck Terrell; mother, Sis Bickham; daughter, Shauna Adair; sons, Jason and Darrin Cheek; stepdaughter, Christel Cortez; grandchildren,...
Xavier Perez
Jul 31, 2013
Xavier Chavez Perez, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at his home after a brief illness. He was born January 28, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Michela Chavez Perez and a sister, Yolanda. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Perez; his children, Isabel (Miguel) De Los Santos, Ryan Perez, Marie...
Annamary Sykora
Jul 23, 2013
Annamary (Blumer) Sykora, 76, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. She was born on February 28, 1937 in Pearland, Texas to her parents Roman and Vera Marguerite Blumer. She graduated from Alvin High School. Annamary was married to the late Henry John “Hank” Sykora on January 18, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas. They were married...
Ronnie Williams
Jul 21, 2013
Ronnie “Tiny” Williams, 65, of Fort Worth, Texas, and formerly of the Calallen and Orange Grove area, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born March 4, 1948 in Alice, Texas. He was in the oil and gas industry for over 45 years and had farmed and ranched in the Orange Grove area for over 35 years. He was...
Elida Martinez
Jul 19, 2013
Elida “Marty” Davila Martinez, 77, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at her home. She was born April 15, 1936 in Bishop, Texas. She was a member of Church of Hope, formerly known as Northwest Christian Center and New Wine Fellowship. Marty was a well known nurse in the community, retiring from Riverside Hospital after 30...
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