All Obituaries

Frances Boscamp Lee Frances was born November 17, 1932 in Beeville, Texas.  She was a resident of Sinton most of her life.  Frances passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Frances graduated from Sinton High School and attended Trinity University in San Antonio and was later employed with Ft. Sam Houston from 1951 to 1953.    After moving back to Sinton, Frances was employed with Plymouth Oil Company from 1953 to 1957.  After raising her...

Aransas Pass – Destiny Coleen Leiba passed away on December 5, 2023.She was 24.Destiny was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 16, 1999 to Ida (Dominguez) and Gerald Leiba, Sr. Destiny was the most amazing-loving daughter and sister. She was a beautiful and brilliant young woman who cared deeply for her family and friends. Her love for life and perseverance lead her to be a successful young business owner. If you ever got the chance to meet her, you were blessed. She left an impression...

Sinton – Jack Glynn McClanahan passed away December 4, 2023. He was 71. Jack was born August 9, 1952 in Morgan City, Louisiana to Mildred Lucille (Jackson) and Virgil Alva McClanahan. He was a resident of Sinton for 44 years and a former resident of Premont, Texas. Jack was a member of the Borden Street Church of Christ in Sinton. He was dedicated to God and country, having served in the National Guard. Jack was a known presence in town, often greeting customers and present most...

Mathis – James Pierce Beck passed away December 2, 2023. He was 67.James was born March 27, 1956 in Cuero, Texas to Frances (McFarland) and Robert Beck. He was currently a resident of Mathis, Texas since 2009, and former resident of Rockport, Texas. After attending Del Mar College, he began his law enforcement career of over 22 years in Bishop, Texas where he was employed as Deputy Constable. He then transitioned to the Aransas County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff and rose to...

Margaret A. (Peggy) Flores, 86, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed from this earth on December 1, 2023. Peggy was born in New York City as the only daughter to Mary and Richard on August 1, 1937. She received her education in New York and New Jersey, as well as Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. She married Robert (Bob) Flores in 1954 and they began their family together creating a lifetime of memories and laughter. Peggy started her professional career as a runner at the New York Stock...

Taft – Oralia Fuentes Elizardo passed away December 1, 2023. She was 85.Oralia was born November 8, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas to Diamantina (Longoria) and Justo Fuentes. She was a lifelong resident of Taft. Oralia was previously employed by Holiday Inn Emerald Beach. She will be remembered by her family and friends as someone who kept a tidy home, someone who loved to clean, and made the best flour tortillas. Oralia was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be...

Ingleside – Ralph M. Rice, Jr. passed away on November 29, 2023. He was 91. Ralph was born in New Braunfels, Texas on July 3,1932 to Mary Josephine (Alexander) and Ralph M. Rice, Sr. He retired from Aransas Pass Independent School District as a Teacher/ Coach. He had worked in the teaching field for 38 years. Ralph was also a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was married to his beloved wife Larrine for 64 years. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and...

Rockport – Claude Edward Ward passed away November 27, 2023. He was 85. Claude was born January 30, 1938 in Edmond, Oklahoma to Mable (Monroe) and Edgar Ward. Claude was a fishing guide for over 40 years. He was married to his beloved wife Karolyn Ward for 57 years. Claude was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death by his beloved wife: Karolyn Ward; parents: Mable and Edgar Ward; grandson:...

Aransas Pass – Dennis Ray McKerley passed away November 25, 2023. He was 76. Dennis was born August 26, 1947 in Midland, Texas to Billie (Bingham) and Calvin McKerley. He was a resident of Aransas Pass approximately 9 years and a former resident of San Angelo. Dennis was an electrician for over 40 years. He was a proud father, grandfather, son, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: Billie (Bingham) and Calvin McKerley; Survivors...

Sinton – Javier Arias, Jr. passed away November 19, 2023. He was 30. Javier was born February 25, 1993 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Elizabeth “Lisa” (Jimenez) and Javier Vega Arias. He was currently a resident of Sinton, and former resident of Banquete. Javier was a self-employed auto detailer. He was a beloved husband, father, son, nephew and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Javier is preceded in death by his grandmother: Beatrice Jimenez. Survivors...