Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

Audelia Basaldu

Jun 16, 2021

Audelia Basaldu entered into the loving hands of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, peacefully in the comfort of her home.  She was born on February 5, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Audelia “Lela” worked for Texas Industrial Services, which today is known as Unifirst, where she was a supervisor for over 39 years.  We...

Richard Emilio Garza

Jun 14, 2021

Richard Emilio Garza passed away on June 14, 2021 at the age of 88.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio Garza and Celia Martinez.

Richard is survived by...

Juanita Isabel Cervantes

Jun 13, 2021

Juanita Isabel Cervantes passed away on June 13, 2021 at the age of 65.  She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Angel Cervantes; and father, Ralph Nieto.

Juanita is survived by...

Nathan Simpson Elwin Jr.

Jun 12, 2021

Nathan Simpson Elwin, Jr., 64, went to be with his Lord on June 12, 2021. Nathan was born on August 29, 1956 in Brownsville, Texas to Nathan and Natalia Elwin.

Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served our country. During his time in the Army, he received several awards including National...

John Anthony Rivera

Jun 12, 2021

John Anthony Rivera passed away on June 12, 2021 at the age of 43.  He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  John was employed at HEB for over 20 years.  He loved his family and was a genuine Houston Astros fan.  He enjoyed a variety of music and loved playing his guitar.  John also enjoyed fishing...

Sabastin Xavier Martinez

Jun 12, 2021

Sabastin Xavier Martinez, 18, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Sabastin was born on February 25, 2003 in Corpus Christi, TX to his parents, Teresita Sanchez and Xavier Martinez.

Sabastin was a 2021 graduate from West Oso High School.  He was well known as the “Terminator” on the varsity football team.  He was also part of...

Ramona Francis Langley

Jun 11, 2021

Ramona Francis Langley was born August 19, 1964 to Raymond and Nicki Langley in Beeville, Texas.  Ramona attended school in Beeville graduating from A. C. Jones High School and Coastal Bend College.  Mona moved to Corpus Christi in the mid 80’s.  Mona loved caring for others and she worked as a provider for over 20 years.  Mona was an...

Ramiro "Mula" Gonzales

Jun 10, 2021

Ramiro “Mula” Gonzales passed away on June 10, 2021 at the age of 63.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  Ramiro coached baseball for many years at International Little League and South Side Little League; and was an umpire in the Coastal Bend area. Ramiro graduated from Miller High School and was an avid...

Oscar C. Liñan

Jun 5, 2021

Oscar C. Liñan passed away on June 5, 2021 at the age of 77.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.  He enjoyed riding his Harley in the states of Texas and Kansas.  Oscar loved his food, especially potato salad, conchitas, and fideo.  He also enjoyed going to Las Vegas, spending time with...

William Harold Heuston

Jun 4, 2021

William Harold Heuston passed away on June 4, 2021 at the age of 73. He served our county in the United States Navy. He retired on January 31, 1998 after serving as a Police Officer for 29 years with the Corpus Christi Police Department. William was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly...

Janie G. Salinas

Jun 1, 2021

Janie G. Salinas passed away on June 1, 2021 at the age of 80.  She was born in Realitos, Texas on June 24, 1940 to Juan and Lilia (Vela) Gutierrez.  She was the matriarch of her family.  She led by example with style and grace. Janie will be forever in our hearts as a flawless, timeless, and a savvy...

Cindy Lee Martinez

May 31, 2021

Cindy Lee Martinez passed away on May 31, 2021 at the age of 60.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Cindy enjoyed listening to all kinds of music and spending time with family.  She worked as a court clerk for many years at the Nueces County Courthouse.  She will be deary missed by all whom...

Julio C. Reyna

May 30, 2021

Julio Reyna passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 70.  He was born July 23, 1950 in Hebbronville, TX to Aniceto and Senona Reyna.  Julio was raised in Corpus Christi, TX and was a 1969 graduate of Miller High School.

Julio married his wife Minerva E. Reyna of 39 years on February 27, ...

Irene J. Naranjo

May 28, 2021

Irene J. Naranjo passed away on May 28, 2021 at the age of 86.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Irene enjoyed spending her time with family, cooking, listening to music, shopping, and traveling.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by...

Olivia (Flores) Benavides

May 26, 2021

Our beloved mother, Olivia Benavides, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born in Alice, Texas to her parents, Antonio and Refugia Flores.

Our precious Mother was the heart and soul of our family who showed us how to love unconditionally and to be strong-willed. She enjoyed reading the Word of God,...

Joann Govea

May 22, 2021

Mrs. Joann Hynes Govea passed away peacefully Saturday, May 22, 2021, at her home in Alice, Texas at the age of 63. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul Govea; her son, Shawn...

Ramon Zapata

May 22, 2021

Ramon Zapata passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the age of 65.  He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Navy.  Ramon worked as a skilled artist for many years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him....

Ashley Nicole Prado

May 21, 2021

Ashley Nicole Prado passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 24.  She was a graduate from Mary Carroll High School class of 2016.  Ashley loved to travel.  She was a loving daughter, sister, girlfriend, aunt, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death...

Melissa Ramirez

May 20, 2021

Melissa Ramirez passed away on May 20, 2021 at the age of 44.

There are no services planned at this time

Eduvina Zavala

May 19, 2021

Eduvina “Vina” Zavala went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2021 at the age of 82. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Vina was a native Texan, born in Raymondville and moved to Harlingen after her marriage in 1958. Her long 46+ year career in the...