Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

Jan 4, 2023

Krystal Elizabeth Cruz 31, passed away January 4, 2023, after fighting a long term illness.

She was born to Veronica Cruz Salinas and was born and raised in Corpus Christi.

Krystal loved to conversate about anything, but especially how tall her daughter Serenity was getting. She loved to sing and listen to the radio, and...

Jan 4, 2023

Juan Jose ”Jay” Cantu passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 52. He was born on January 19, 1970, to his parents Rogelio and Isabel Cantu, in Idalou, TX. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Jay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a...

Jan 1, 2023

Mercedes Sala of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on January 1, 2023, at the age of 27 with her family by her side. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mercedes enjoyed shopping, reading books, getting her nails done, and spending time with all her family. She loved listening to music and...

Dec 31, 2022

Eufracio “Paco” Rendon Molina Jr, passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 72.  His biggest joy and love was his family. Paco was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Paco had a wonderful sense of humor; he was a jokester...

Dec 30, 2022

Felicia “Feli” Marlena Garcia of Alice, Texas passed away on December 30, 2022, at the age of 39. Felicia will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Feli had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. She loved spending time with family and friends. Feli was fun-loving and had...

Dec 27, 2022

Anita Martinez Ramon, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born on October 26, 1928, to her parents Teódulo and Eulalia Martinez. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

After graduating from William Adams High School in Alice, Anita married Lupe Ramon in...

Dec 26, 2022

Reynaldo Rivas Sr, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 85. Reynaldo was born on July 4, 1937, to his parents, Antonio and Guadalupe Rivas. Reynaldo had a strong faith and trust in God and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He was dearly love and will be greatly missed by everyone...

Dec 24, 2022

Raquel Alicia Garcia Figueroa went to be with our Lord on December 24, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Raquel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a sharp-witted remark or a fitting idiom for every occasion. She dedicated her life to her family, steadfastly supporting her entrepreneur husband and successfully guiding all her kids into...

Dec 20, 2022

Santos Rosales of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2022, at the age of 89. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucio and Maria Rosales, and his son, Lucio Rosales.

Left behind to cherish Santos’s memories are his wife...

Dec 20, 2022

Oralia M. Vargas of Carrizo Springs, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2022, at the age of 79. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delfino Vargas, Jr.; parents, Terezo and Fulgencia Martinez; son, Gerardo Vargas; grandson, Billy Joe Comer; and brother, Mario Martinez....

Dec 15, 2022

Elisa Palacios of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2022, at the age of 86. Elisa will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arturo Palacios Sr., and several sisters and brothers.

Left behind to cherish her memories are her sons, Arturo...

Dec 12, 2022

Erotidia Gonzalez passed away on December 12, 2022, age the age of 84. She will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren.

Ero was a very strong and loving person and overcame great adversity raising her children alone. She loved gardening and taking care of her grandchildren and her numerous nephews and nieces; she loved children....

Dec 8, 2022

Abelardo De La Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 67. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left behind to cherish Abelardo’s memory are his wife, Esther Chapa De La Garza; two daughters, Sandra De La Garza and Monica...

Dec 8, 2022

Margarita Rocha “Buela Chata” Gonzales of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on December 8 2022, at the age of 81. Margarita will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Clara Rocha, and brothers, Francisco “Une” Rocha, Jr., Robert “Beto” Rocha, and Ramon “Mon” Rocha....

Dec 7, 2022

Ronny Ray Sergent passed away on December 7, 2022, at the age of 51.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cordie Mae Gilmore, and his sister, Penny Sue Sergent.

Ronny will be greatly missed by his surviving family, daughters, Stephanie Danielle Sergent, Courtney Gail Sergent Frausto, and Penny Lea Sergent; his son, Ricky...

Dec 5, 2022

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...

Dec 3, 2022

Eloy C. Guerra Sr. passed away on December 3, 2022, at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. Eloy was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Guerra; his mother, Sofia Guerra; stepmother, Rafaela...

Dec 2, 2022

Melissa Ann Hernandez, 46, passed away on December 2, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Melissa was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Margie Naranjo and Mike Salinas on October 24, 1976. She attended W.B. Ray High School and graduated from Del Mar College.

She worked in customer service and healthcare for many years. Melissa was raised by...

Dec 1, 2022

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...

Nov 30, 2022

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...