Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.
Eglantina Canales
Jul 17, 2015
Eglantina Canales, age 89, passed away on July 17, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She will be dearly missed. Eglantina is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Martin Canales Barrera; sisters, Ofelia (Eleuterio) Lopez, Alicia (Raul) Hinojosa, Isabel (Adan) Barrera, and Donato (Elenita) Barrera. She is survived by her loving son, Arnoldo...
John Andrew Stradtner
Jul 17, 2015
John Andrew Stradtner passed away peacefully in his home on July 17, 2015 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was 91. John was born on March 15, 1924 to William and Ida Mae Stradtner. He grew up in Michigan City Indiana and attended Michigan City High School. He served in the military during WWII and participated in the defense of...
Rosa Cañas
Jul 16, 2015
Rosa Cañas, age 69, passed away July 16, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Mast; son Ismael Jose Cañas; sisters, Gloria Deleon, Alicia Bernal, Maria Elena Cantu, Olga Ramirez; brothers, Juan Cantu, Richard Cantu, Israel Cantu; four grandchildren, Angie Rose Cavazos, Ismael Jose Cañas Jr., Brittney Marie Cañas, Isaac Mathew Cañas; and three great grandchildren, Jimmy Casas...
Maria Luisa Garza
Jul 16, 2015
Maria Luisa Garza, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. She leaves behind her loving husband of 74 years, Oscar Garza; daughter, Maria Elena (Juan Jr.) Sanchez; son, Oscar (Juanita) Garza Jr.; granddaughter, Rosario (Pastor Robert) Garcia, Elsa Trevino; grandsons, Juan (Thelma) Sanchez III, Joe Sanchez, Janie Sanchez, Oscar J. Garza; and numerous grand, great-grand and great-great...
Alicia S. Salinas
Jul 15, 2015
Alicia S. Salinas age 78 passed away on July 15, 2015. Alicia was a loving mother, and an accomplished floral designer and seamstress. She will be dearly missed. Alicia was born on September 2, 1936 in Hargill, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenza Lopez Salinas, and Emilio Salinas; 8 siblings, Gilberto Salinas, Juan L. Salinas,...
Steve Mata
Jul 15, 2015
Steve Mata, age 42, passed away on July 15, 2015. Steve AKA, "Q-Tip, Brother, Fab-5" was a proud Marine and a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Antonio Oscar Mata, and brother, Paul C. Armadillo, Jr. He leaves behind his loving mother, Rebecca M. Mata; sons,...
Maria Melda Vela
Jul 13, 2015
Maria Melda Vela, age 64, passed away July 13, 2015. She is preceded in death by a son, Rene Rodriguez, a parent Conrado (Refugia) vela Maria is survived by her loving family, daughters, Irene (Ruben) Hernandez, Sylvia (Orlando) Rodriguez, Becky (Romeo) Tamez, Connie Cortez; sons, Jacinto (Irma) Rodriguez III, Rogelio (Rachel) Rodriguez, George Daniel (Christina) Trevino; former husband, Jacinto...
Aurora R. Lopez
Jul 12, 2015
Aurora R. Lopez, age 84, passed away on July 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andres O. Lopez; son, Albert Lopez; daughters, Norma Lee Garcia, and Carmen Coffman. Aurora leaves behind her loving daughters, Olga (Narcisco) Garcia, Oralia (Gabriel) Siller, Yolanda Morales (Eddie Mendez), Leticia (Josuel) Valdez; sons, Andres (Rosa Linda M.) Lopez Jr., Antonio...
Erica Ashley Garcia
Jul 11, 2015
Erica Ashley Garcia, age 29 passed away on July 11, 2015. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jose Santos Molina; mother, Lisa Garcia; daughter, Janessa Sianne Molina; sons, Jadon Santos Molina, and Trae Xavier Molina; sister, Samantha Garcia; brother, Edward Miguel Rico; grandmother, Sylvia Alaniz Treviño; and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will be receiving...
Mary Valentine Faragoza
Jul 10, 2015
Mary Valentine Faragoza, age 38, passed away on July 10, 2015. She is preceded in death by her twins, Daniel and Jennifer Faragoza. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She will be dearly missed. She leaves behind her loving husband, Daniel Faragoza; children, Noah Faragoza, and Daniella Faragoza; mother, Gloria Prater. The family will be receiving friends...
Juan Manuel De La Garza
Jul 3, 2015
Juan Manuel De La Garza, age 66, passed away on July 3, 2015. Juan was a loving father, son, and brother. He was a hard worker, enjoyed boxing, and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Manuela De La Garza; brother, Gilbert De La Garza; and...
Bartola "Betty" H. Baca
Jul 3, 2015
Bartola "Betty" Baca, age 69, passed away on July 3, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo and Placida Herrera and brother, Joe Raymond Herrera. Betty leaves behind her loving husband of 23 years, Lonnie A. Baca; daughters, Mary (Armando) Garza; Betsy Roberts; son, Allen Edward Roberts; 6 sisters; 6 brothers; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great...
Richard Allen (Rick) Shifferly
Jul 1, 2015
Richard (Rick) Allen Shifferly, 68, died July 1, 2015. Rick achieved his dream of moving back to Texas. The Navy was his life for 20 years, where he served in Vietnam, Guam, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, California, and Texas. Rick logged many hours as part of flight crews on C121's and C130's. Upon retirement, Rick worked with the Navy training...
Maria C. Cantu
Jun 29, 2015
Maria C. Cantu, age 91, passed away June 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Cantu, Sr. Maria leaves behind her loving children, Lydia Rodriguez, Helen Cantu, Virginia Quintanilla, Rose Yanez, Irma Montalvo, Gloria Flores, Estela Duran, Janie Reyes, Roy Cantu, Juan Cantu Jr., Joe Cantu, David Cantu; brothers, Hector Collazo, Jesus Collazo; and numerous...
Jesus Salinas
Jun 28, 2015
Jesus Salinas, age 56, passed away on June 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his sister, Nora Elena Salinas and parents, Moises and Adela Salinas Jesus leaves behind his loving brothers and sisters, Moises (Amanda) Salinas Jr., Gloria (Leonires) Vela Jr., Rose Mary Salinas, Flora Estella Salinas, Ernest Salinas, Arnold Salinas, Armando Salinas, Gilbert Salinas, Cindy (Vince)...
Mark Joe William Richardson
Jun 24, 2015
Mark Joe William Richardson, age 30, passed away on June 24, 2015. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and son. Mark was a hard worker, loved to play golf, basketball and football. He will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Betty Richardson. Mark leaves behind his loving wife, Kitt...
David De Los Santos
Jun 21, 2015
David De Los Santos, age 61, passed away June 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Teodoro De Los Santos, Sr.; brother, Teodoro De Los Santos, Jr. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sarita De Los Santos; children, Debra (Ruben) Guevara, Denise De Los Santos, Horacio (Alisha) De Los Santos, David De Los Santos, Jeremiah (Darlene)Mendoza,...
Irene Arellano Soto
Jun 17, 2015
Irene Arellano Soto, age 64, passed away on June 17, 2015. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved all kinds of music from Tejano, to oldies; she loved to dance, and loved her family. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Elvira Arellano. Irene leaves behind...
Maria Elena Villarreal-Gonzales
Jun 14, 2015
Maria Elena Villarreal-Gonzales, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. "Maria would like all to know her work is done. She received the most important call of all to go dance with the Lord. Our queen went peacefully with her family by her side. She married Angel Gonzales in 1953 and was treated like a queen for...

