Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.
Pete Pompa, Jr.
Apr 22, 2019
Pete Pompa, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, while recovering from surgery at Doctor’s Regional Medical Center.
Pete was the son of the late Pete Pompa, Sr. and Palmira Pompa and a graduate of Miller High School. He worked many jobs throughout his life; but mostly worked as a Steel Worker for ASARCO for over...
Aurora Morales Garza
Apr 22, 2019
Aurora Morales Garza, born October 16, 1959 in Hollis, OK, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the age of 59. Aurora was dearly loved and will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Vicente and Maria S. Morales; and brothers, Martin Morales and Harry Morales.
...Arturo G. Martinez
Apr 19, 2019
Arturo G. Martinez passed away April 19, 2019 at the age of 58. His favorite pastime was fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be dearly missed by all whom knew him and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cruz T. and Celestina Martinez; brothers, Cruz Martinez, Jr....
Kathryn Ann King Gibson
Apr 17, 2019
Kathryn Ann King was born on March 15, 1948, in Houston, Texas, to her parents Faith (nee Norton) and JB “Sleepy” King, and passed from this life on April 17, 2019, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Kathy, as she was called by her friends, graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 1966 and married Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Gibson...
Daniel Rodriguez
Apr 14, 2019
Daniel Rodriguez passed away on April 14, 2019 at the age of 71. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Daniel proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine for 12 years, which included two tours in Vietnam. He will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him.
He...
Beatrice Chacon
Apr 12, 2019
Beatrice Chacon passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the age of 88. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Beatrice will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Chacon; parents, Abraham and Eloisa Garcia; siblings, Abraham Garcia, II, Elvira Salazar, Anselma Hernandez,...
John Vertrees Boeye, Jr.
Apr 12, 2019
On Friday, April 12, 2019, John Vertrees Boeye, Jr., age 86, passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas.
He was born January 13, 1933 in McAllen, Texas to John Vertrees Boeye, Sr. and Laurie Cox Boeye. He was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, graduating from Corpus Christi High School in 1950. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army,...
Robert Lee Lopez
Apr 9, 2019
Robert Lee Lopez, born October 16, 1985 in Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at the age of 33. Robert was dearly loved and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
He is proceeded in death by his grandfathers, Leonides C. Lopez and Arturo Cardona; aunt, Annabelle Lopez; and uncle, Arturo...
Roel Carlos Saenz
Apr 9, 2019
Roel Carlos Saenz, born on November 5, 1933 in San Jose, TX, passed away on April 9, 2019 at the age of 85. Roel was a longtime co-owner/operator of Alice Radiator Service Inc. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be dearly missed.
He is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Saenz;...
Aurora De La Garza
Apr 8, 2019
Aurora De La Garza passed away on Monday, April 08, 2019, at the age of 85. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Aurora will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo De La Garza, Sr., and parents, Roberto Garza and...
Reynaldo Maldonado,, Sr
Apr 4, 2019
Reynaldo Garcia Maldonado, Sr. passed away on April 4, 2019 at the age of 68. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed by all whom knew him and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Elvira Gomez; brothers, Gilbert Maldonado and Pete Maldonado.
Among...
Lenora G. Salazar
Apr 3, 2019
Lenora Garcia Salazar passed away on April 3, 2019 at the age of 62. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-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 spouse, Joe Pedraza; parents, Manuel and Nicholasa Garcia; sisters, Gloria Cruz, Manuela...
Velma Sonia Canales
Apr 1, 2019
Velma Sonia Canales passed away on April 1, 2019 at the age of 52. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all whom knew her and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Adalberto Mendez.
Among those left to cherish Velma’s memory are...
Jesus "Jesse" F. Canales
Apr 1, 2019
Jesus “Jesse” Frutoso Canales, born on May 29, 1945 in Alice, TX, passed away on April 1, 2019 at the age of 73. Jesse proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1965 and was a longtime employee of CPL before retiring. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be dearly missed.
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Eloisa Flores Bernal
Mar 31, 2019
Eloisa Flores Bernal passed away on March 31, 2019 at the age of 75. She was a loving sister, aunt, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend. Eloisa will be missed by all those whom loved and knew her.
Eloisa was preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Bernal; son, Roye Bernal, Sr.; and parents, Santiago and...
Luis Ignacio Godines
Mar 31, 2019
Luis Ignacio Godines of Austin, TX died on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was 72.
Godines was a native of Alice, TX and had lived in Austin for the last 19 years. He took an early retirement from Exxon Corporation in 1993 to pursue a dream of building an Air Condition & Heating business. He worked in...

Roger Burton Davis
Mar 24, 2019
Roger Burton Davis passed away on March 24, 2019 at the age of 74. He was laid to rest at Duncan Cemetery on April 24, 2019 at 10:00 am.
Burial Duncan Cemetery Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:00 AM Email Details 2496 Debra Lane Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 DirectionsJuan Carlos Bueno, Sr.
Mar 24, 2019
Juan Carlos Bueno, Sr. passed away on March 24, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Juan will be missed by all those whom loved and knew him.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Pauline Bueno; sister, Judy Cisneros; and brothers-in-law, Israel Quintanilla-Garza and Rogelio...
Buck Robert Sosa
Mar 18, 2019
Buck Robert Sosa passed away on March 18, 2019 at the age of 82. He was a Captain of the Corpus Christi Fire Department and a former President of the Professional Fire Fighters Association Loc #936. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, coworker, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all whom knew him and loved him....

Joe David Curiel
Mar 16, 2019
Joe David Curiel passed away on March 16, 2019 at the age of 62. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Joe David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army; he will be deeply missed by all those whom knew and loved him.
Joe David was preceded in death by his parents, Cesario...