Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

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...

Adan Ramirez

May 19, 2021

Adan Ramirez passed away on May 19, 2021 at the age of 67.  He graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1972; “Once a Buc Always a Buc”.  Adan loved football; especially the Dallas Cowboys, watching boxing, and bar-b-quing with his family and friends.  He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed...

David Olivares

May 17, 2021

Our beloved David Olivares died peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born to Manuel and Porfiria Olivares in Alice, Texas

David had a child-like spirit and was full of joy, happiness, and faith even at times of suffering and pain. He enjoyed being around family, listening to all kinds of...

Bertha Alice Torres

May 17, 2021

Bertha Alice Torres passed away on May 17, 2021 at the age of 67.  She was a loving mother, niece, cousin, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all whom knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Isabel Godoy Garcia and Alexis Benjamin Garcia; maternal grandparents, Sebastian Godoy and Maria Godoy; ...

Ruben De Leon

May 15, 2021

Ruben De Leon passed away on May 15, 2021 at the age of 84.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dora De Leon; daughter, Christina Guajardo; son, Ruben...

Rebecca Martinez

May 14, 2021

Rebecca Martinez passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 62.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, 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 granddaughter, Sarah Martinez; parents, Jose and Francisca Saenz; brother, Rudolfo Saenz, Jr.;...