Juan Gilberto Valdez passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 5, 2022.  Juan was born on May 9, 1963, to his parents, Valentin Jr and Edna Valdez. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Juan was a 1981 San Diego High School graduate and was a football running back Vaquero, who was very proud to wear his #22 jersey. He enjoyed spending time with family. He was firm and strict, but became child-like when...

Louis A. Escamilla of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Escamilla and Santa Cruz Salas. Louis loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Louis worked for 20 years with Asarco American Smelting. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him Left behind to cherish Louis’s memories, are his wife, Mary Jane Escamilla; children, Louis Edwin Escamilla (Elsa),...

Donald Lewis Yates, 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Donald was born in Lincoln, Arkansas on September 3, 1937. He served from 1955 to 1975 in the United States Navy becoming a Senior Chief Petty Officer. Donald was married to Zulema (Sue) Yates on August 7, 1963; they were married 59 years. Donald was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, fisherman, veteran, and...

Reuben Todd Garcia, of Alice, Texas, was called home to be with our Lord on November 29, 2022 at the age of 51.  He was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 1, 1971 to Dr. Ruben M. and Francisca V. Garcia. Reuben Todd was an Alice High School graduate and a graduate of the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas. Upon graduation, Reuben completed his apprenticeship under Claudio Herrera at Memorial Funeral Home in Corpus Christi, Texas.  In 1996 he worked...

Apolonia L. Sandoval passed away on November 29, 2022, at the age of 91. She was a loving, daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many. She will be missed by all whom knew her. To everyone that knew her, whether it was family or friends, she was simply known as Wela. Growing up with Wela we enjoyed cooking, and through her great experience, she taught her daughters all her recipes. Apolonia loved to watch her novelas and always be at family gatherings. She was the rock and foundation of...

Jose Florencio Garza Sr, age 58, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  Jose was born on October 16, 1964, to his father, Domingo Garza, and his mother, Maria Ramona Reyes. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Jose was a family man whose main goal was to provide for the needs of his family. He always wanted what was best for his children and would go beyond the call of duty to assist and help them with whatever they needed. He especially loved...

Ignacia Reyes Rivera of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on November 27, 2022, at the age of 93. She was a virtuous, giving, selfless, loving, hardworking, and caring person who will be dearly missed. At a young age, she started working at a packing company in Brownsville, Texas. After that she and her husband, Melecio Rivera started working in the fields picking cotton or vegetables in the valley. They finally settled in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ignacia enjoyed listening to Spanish music...

Ricardo Contreras Garcia passed away on November 27, 2022, at the age of 73. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Lugo Garcia and Nicolasa Contreras Garcia; sisters, Manuela Garcia Good, Gloria Cruz, Christina Luera, Leonor Salazar; and brother, Alberto C. Garcia.     Left behind to cherish Ricardo’s memories are, his daughter; Irene Garcia; four sons, Ricardo Garcia Jr. Roberto Garcia, Raul...

Robert Cepeda passed away on November 25, 2022, at the age of 50. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is preceded in death by his father Jose Cepeda, grandparents, and extended family. Left behind to cherish Robert's memories are, his mother Guadalupe Cepeda; his daughters, Yolanda Cepeda and Veronica Gonzalez; sons, Robert Cepeda Jr and Jared Cepeda; sisters, Angelica Gutierrez (Dan), Rosalinda Ramirez (Randy); brother, Anthony Rodriguez; grandchildren, Ryan...