Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

Apr 22, 2021

Sara A. Guevara passed away on April 22, 2021 at the age of 55.  She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her. Sara taught Science and Social Studies in the Ben Bolt and Alice area and eventually retired as Special Education teacher. Sara enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2021

Antonio Mercedes Benavides passed away on April 18, 2021 at the age of 82.  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, Florentino Benavides Sr. and Margarita Luna; and siblings, Arnoldo G. (Hilda) Luna, Arnulfo...

Apr 18, 2021

Francisca “Momo” Contreras Rivera was called to her heavenly home on April 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Francisca was a wonderful loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was always there to help and care for those she loved so deeply. There was nothing she liked more than vacationing with her family from youngest to...

Apr 18, 2021

Claudio “Calo” “Popo” Hinojosa, age 87, was called home to our Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He passed away peacefully at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He was born on March 31, 1934 to the late Arturo Sr. And Librada Hinojosa. Claudio to all who knew him was a very strong and loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Apr 17, 2021

Alfredo V. Sanchez III passed away on April 17, 2021 at the age of 56.  He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo Sanchez Jr and Yolanda Villarreal Sanchez; and nephew, Anthony Sanchez Jr.

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Apr 14, 2021

William Matthew Amador passed away on April 14, 2021 at the age of 35.  He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Vanessa Anel Amador; maternal grandfather, Jesus Levario; paternal grandparents, Guillermo and Manuela Amador;...

Apr 11, 2021

Sara Barrera, born in Corpus Christi Texas on November 3, 1952, passed away at home on April 11, 2021 at the age of 68. Raised in Corpus Christi, TX and a graduate of Moody High School, she moved to Houston in the early 1970's and married and raised her children. She moved back to Corpus Christi the last few...

Apr 10, 2021

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Apr 8, 2021

Orlando P. Garcia passed away on April 8, 2021 at the age of 70.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

Orlando served as a Sgt. in the United States Army.  He loved fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. ...

Apr 4, 2021

Lazaro "Zee" Paredes Zaragoza, age 63, earned his wings on beautiful Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2021, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas to Jose Manuel and Maria Elena Zaragoza.

Lazaro was a loud and proud loyal Miller Buc Alumni, Veteran of the United States Army, and die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan....

Apr 1, 2021

Cleotilde T. Gonzalez, age 93 years, passed away in Portland, Texas, on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Cleotilde, called Tila by family and friends, was born on August 28, 1927, and was one of four children to her parents, Juan and Lupita Trevino of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Tila was a loving mother to her four children,...

Apr 1, 2021

Juan J. “Johnny” Peña passed away on April 1, 2021 at the age of 67.  He was a loving 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 wife, Mary Lou Peña; granddaughter, Tori Rene Peña; father, Ben Peña; mother,...

Mar 31, 2021

Amelia A. Martinez passed away on March 31, 2021 at the age of 86. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-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, Gregorio Q. Martinez; son, Gregorio A. Martinez, Jr., granddaughter, Jessica Martinez; grandson,...

Mar 29, 2021

Dominga R. Sanchez passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 72.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufino Galvan; sons, Robert Martinez and Guadalupe Sanchez; and daughters, Ester Marie Martinez,...

Mar 29, 2021

Jose Hernandez passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the age of 81 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born February 29, 1940 in Bishop, Texas to Natalio and Francisca Hernandez.

Jose served proudly in the United States Army starting in 1960 as a Pvt E-1 and ended his term in 1966 as SP4E4, at...

Mar 28, 2021

Bonifacio Garcia Banda passed away on March 28, 2021 at the age of 50.  He was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.  He enjoyed going to the beach and going fishing.  Bonifacio had a good sense of humor and was always joking around with everyone.  He also enjoyed bar-b-queuing and cooking at family gatherings.  He was...

Mar 27, 2021

Paula Morin passed away on March 27, 2021 at the age of 70.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and pet owner.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

Paula is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Morin; children, Cruz David Morin (Eva Moreno-Morin), Jorge...

Mar 25, 2021

Leiana Kristine Padilla passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the young age of 33. She will be missed by her family and many friends that will always cherish her love, her hugs, her laugh, and the beautiful memories she leaves behind.

Leiana is predeceased by her father, Leonard John Padilla; her aunts, Becky Gomez and...

Mar 18, 2021

Porfirio Moreno passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 59.  He was a loving father, 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, Casimiro M. and Eliza B. Moreno; sister, Graciela M. Trevino; brother, Zacarias “Ricky” Moreno;...

Mar 17, 2021

Branden Colunga Contreras, 21, left us Wednesday evening, March 17, 2021.  Branden was born October 18, 1999 in Corpus Christi, TX to Monique and Reynaldo Contreras. Branden graduated from Carroll HS in 2019 where he was known city wide for his tremendous athletic record when he played varsity football. Branden loved to play ball since he was just a...