Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

Jul 8, 2021

The world has lost a gentle soul, Maria Magdalena Valenzuela Partington was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 99. She passed peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday July 8, 2021, of natural causes. Marie was born on December 6, 1921 in Gonzales County Texas to Melquiades Valenzuela and Catarina Leal.

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Jul 6, 2021

Mr. Alvin McKnight, Jr. age 63 of Corpus Christi, Texas, born November 2, 1957, went home to the Lord July 6, 2021.

Mr. Alvin McKnight, Jr. is a graduate of Roy Miller High School. He was a retired worker of Watermark, Inc. for more than 23 years and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. McKnight...

Jul 6, 2021

Our beloved mother, Mrs. Maria “Mary” M. Naranjo age 90, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home.  She was born on November 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Merced and Gudalupe Montes.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Isabel Naranjo, Sr.; son, Daniel Naranjo; and a great-grandchild, Cayden...

Jul 5, 2021

Our beloved Roman Chapa Jr., better known as “Chimpo”, died peacefully Monday, July 5, 2021. He was born to Roman Chapa and Josephina Ruiz Chapa in Alice, Texas

Roman was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who would go beyond the call of duty to help anyone in need. He was hard working,...

Jul 4, 2021

Diana Arredondo passed away on July 4, 2021 at the age of 73.  She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew her and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Santiago Zapata Sr.

Diana is survived by her husband,...

Jul 3, 2021

Vincent Mata passed away on July 3, 2021 at the age of 32.  He was a loving husband, father, son, son-in-law, grandson, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his stepmom, Michelle Mata; grandfather, Diego Mata; grandmother, Ramona Mata; and uncle,...

Jul 2, 2021

Evangelina Garcia passed away on July 2, 2021 at the age of 83.  She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Guerrero Garcia; son, Juan Francisco Garcia; parents, Heron and Teresa Ramos; sister, Dora Ramos;...

Jul 1, 2021

Rodolfo Gonzalez Moya passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 85.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

Rodolfo was preceded in death by son, Rodolfo Moya Jr; parents, Senon and Luciana Moya; siblings, Abraham Moya, Ramiro Moya,...

Jul 1, 2021

Edward Castro Jr. passed away July 1, 2021 at the age of 58.  He was a loving father, grandfather, partner, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed watching football; especially his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in his parents, Eduardo and Petra Castro;...

Jul 1, 2021

Juanita Avalos Martinez passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 68.  Juanita enjoyed playing Bingo, dancing, and Miller Light.  She was a loving fiancé, 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, Eduardo Garza Jr; parents,...

Jun 26, 2021

Walter Ray Forge passed away on June 26, 2021 at the age of 60.  He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorine Jones Forge; grandson, Deylin White; grandmother, Carrie Jones; grandfathers, Walter Lee...

Jun 26, 2021

Our beloved Romualdo Peña, better known as Ronnie, died peacefully Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born to Teodoro and Carmen Pena, in Kingsville, Texas

Romualdo was a very friendly man with a child-like spirit and was full of joy, happiness, and faith; even at times of suffering and pain. He was very generous, always ready to...

Jun 22, 2021

Gilbert Dominquez Morin, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on June 22, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

He was proud of his service in the United States Army.  He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, was in the Military Police and earned rifleman qualification.

Jun 20, 2021

Maria Olivo passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 101.  She loved making quilts and gardening.  Maria was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Olivo; daughters, Jesusa Olivo and Olivia Fugiel; son,...

Jun 20, 2021

Frank Navarro Jr. passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 63.  He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank L. Navarro and Anita Caballero Navarro; and his brother, Oscar Navarro.

Frank is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...