Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

Jan 7, 2017

Leonor A. Alfaro passed away on January 7, 2017 at the age of 82. She was born in Mathis, Texas on April 11, 1934 to Antonio and Clara Gutierrez. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Leonor was employed at Memorial Hospital for 30 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and...

Jan 4, 2017

Daisy Duke Rivera, age 22, passed away at her home on January 4, 2017. She is proceeded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jesus Bueno. Daisy is survived by her mother and step-father, Mary Ann and Rudy Flores; father, Florentino Rivera Jr.; paternal grandparents, Florentino and Esperanza Rivera, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Juanita Bueno; brother, Florentino “Trez” Rivera, lll; sisters,...

Dec 31, 2016

Ezequiel A. Caballero, Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at the age of 70. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ezequiel Sr. and Antonia Caballero; sisters, Faustina Tovar and Esther Villarreal. Ezequiel is survived by his daughters, Elisa Caballero and Amy Pombo (Ronnie Solis); son, Esequiel Caballero, III (Letty Salazar); sisters, Tomasita Caballero, Hilda (Richard)...

Dec 31, 2016

Jose S. Martinez passed away December 31, 2016 at the age of 68.

Jose loved spending time with his family, reading and studying the Bible, and fishing and hunting. He was a teacher for Alice ISD for 36 years and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his family,...

Dec 31, 2016

Francisco “Pancho” Valadez, Sr. passed away on December 31, 2016 at the age of 81. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosaria C. Valadez; his parents, Faustino and Eulalia Valadez; and his brothers and sisters....

Dec 30, 2016

Enrique Esquivel passed away on December 30, 2016 at the age of 69. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Librado and Maria Teresa Esquivel and his companion, Delia Serna. Enrique is survived by numerous children;...

Dec 28, 2016

Barbara Gail Rodgers passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2016, at the age of 63. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Lesely and Edith O’dell Jones; sister, Nancy Calhoun. Barbara is survived by her husband, Tommy Joe Rodgers; son, Vernon Jones; daughter, Beverly Calhoun; granddaughters, Sasha Homer and Lynette Lindsay; grandsons, Jalen Homer and Tariq Guillen; great-grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2016

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Maria Luisa (Mary Lou) Garcia Rabb, of Ben Bolt, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2016, at the age of 83, in Orlando, Florida.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017,...

Dec 24, 2016

Margarita S. Garcia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at the age of 86. Margarita was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Cruz and Maclovia Santos; brothers, Ben Santos and Jose Santos;...

Dec 23, 2016

Nicolas Gonzales, Jr., passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016, at the age of 47. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is preceded in death by his father, Nicolas Gonzales; grandparents, Jesus and Maria Flores;...

Dec 20, 2016

Julian “Popo” Leon, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the age of 61. He is proceeded in death by his father, Julian Leon, Sr.; mother, Ruth Guapo Leon; Wela Olivia Leon; brother, Armando Leon. Julian is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Leon, daughters, Elizabeth Perez, Connie (Michael Ruiz) Leon, Melissa Villarreal, Diana (Edward) Gilbert, Betty...

Dec 17, 2016

Douglas Wayne Townsend passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the age of 67. He is proceeded in death by his father, Ira Kirk Townsend; mother, Renatta Townsend; brother, Curtis Townsend. Douglas is survived by daughters, Jackie (Bruce) Townsend Buterbaugh and Leslie (Bryan) Fiscus; sister, Rosalind (Roger) Kramlich; grandchildren, Will and Libby Fiscus. A Memorial Service will be...

Dec 16, 2016

Reynaldo Gonzalez Rios, 78, passed away December 16, 2016 at a hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. Reynaldo was born March 8, 1938 in Orange Grove, TX. to Concepcion Rios and Selia Gonzalez Rios. Mr. Rios is preceded in death by his parents, one sister Eudelia Hernandez, one brother Eloy Rios, sister-in-law Maria Rios and brother-in-law Eleazar Perez. Mr. Rios...

Dec 16, 2016

Heaven gained an angel on December 16, 2016. Our beloved Yesenia Vasquez, age 42, has gone to be with God after a long illness in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on September 17, 1974 in Harlingen, TX to Faustino and Margarita Vasquez.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Patricio and Elena Hernandez; and...

Dec 16, 2016

Tomasa C. Almaraz went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016, at the age of 89. Tomasa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Tomasa was small in stature, with a bold personality. Tomasa was well known as an expert seamstress in her community. She was a phenomenal and unforgettable lady...

Dec 14, 2016

Alfredo C. De La Garza, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the age of 90. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all who loved him. Alfredo is preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Maria De...

Dec 12, 2016

Hector C. Lopez sailed on to heaven on Monday, December 12, 2016. He began his voyage on February 17, 1946. Mr. Lopez was a 1967 West Oso High graduate and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1967 – 1971. He retired from CCAD on December 21, 2012 after 38 years of service. Mr. Lopez was the anchor...

Dec 12, 2016

Consuelo Guzman Gonzales, age 67, passed away December 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pioquinto and Antonia Guzman; and sisters, Virgina Mendoza and Maria De Jesus Delgado. She is survived by her children: Martin Guzman, Reynaldo (San Juanita) Gonzales, Jr., Ana Maria (Cruz) Felix, Angie Rios, Zulema Gonzales, Elizabeth (Allen) Dial, Yolanda (Rudy) Arriaga, Lydia...

Dec 5, 2016

David Salazar passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016, in Corpus Christi, TX, at the age of 53. He was a loving father and grandfather. David enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his children and grandson, and was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugenio and Modesta Prado Salazar; uncles,...

Dec 5, 2016

Grace Cavazos passed away to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 5, 2016, in Corpus Christi, TX.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents and grand-daughter, Leana Marie Stephenson.

Grace is survived by her husband, Manuel J. Cavazos; son, David Michael Stephenson; daughter, Christina Noel; step-son, Manuel J. Cavazos, III; step-daughter,...