All Obituaries

Portland – Bernard “Bernie” Charles Eikel passed away peacefully January 20, 2020. He was 82. Bernie was born on May 20, 1937 in New Braunfels, Texas to Oliver and Laura (Ludwig) Eikel. He was a resident of Portland, Texas since 1970. Bernie proudly served in The United States Army. He graduated from the University of Texas and was employed by the Texas Railroad Commission for 40 years. Bernie will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: Oliver...

Sinton – Lydia D. Cantu passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020 with her loving family at her side. She was 79. Lydia was born on February 15, 1940 in St. Paul, Texas to Gabino and Dominga (Escobar) DeLeon. She was a lifelong resident of St.Paul/Sinton. Lydia retired from San Patricio County where she worked in the Tax Assessor Collector office almost 40 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death are her...

Edroy – Frank Oelschlegel, Jr. made his journey home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2020. He was 92. Frank was born on October 5, 1927 in Sinton, Texas to Frank and Minnie  Oelschlegel. He farmed his land more than 75 years and married Virginia. They were married 62 years. Together, Frank and “Gigi” raised their children and taught them the values of God and family. Frank was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Odem and a Sunday School Teacher for 60 years. He was a...

Aransas Pass– Enoch “Bill” Fleeman passed away peacefully January 16, 2020. He was 60. Bill was born on August 19, 1959 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Enoch Jr. and Margaret Ann (LaBelle) Fleeman. He was a resident of Aransas Pass for 25 years and prior resident of Panama City, Florida. Master Diver Fleeman began his Naval career in 1977 and he proudly served his country for 24 years. Bill retired as a Senior Chief Machinist Mate Master Diver. Hooyay! He was a loving son,...

Sinton – Ben R. Briscoe passed away peacefully January 15, 2020. He was 72. Ben was born on September 21, 1947 in Mathis, Texas to Horace and Frankie (Vickers) Briscoe. He was a resident of Corpus Christi and former resident of Sinton. Ben retired as the Cemetery Manager at Taft Memorial Park Cemetery. He was a man of faith who loved his God, his family and his country. Ben was a hard worker, an avid reader and a whiz with crossword puzzles. He loved sports and was a big fan of the...

Rockport – Victor Herrera passed away peacefully January 15, 2020. He was 46. Victor was born on June 21, 1973 in Taft, Texas to Victor and Karen (Mapp) Herrera. He was an operator for heavy equipment. Victor was a resident of Rockport, Texas. He was a loving husband, son, father and brother who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death is his father: Victor Herrera and brother: Lane Herrera. Survivors include his wife: Nicole Herrera of Rockport, Texas; sons: Nathan...

Edroy/Mathis – Francisco Guerrero passed away peacefully January 14, 2020. He was 90. Francisco was a resident of the Edroy/Mathis area more than 85 years. He was born January 4, 1930 to Jesus and Leonides (Torres) Guerrero. Francisco was a farmer. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: Jesus and Leonides Guerrero; brothers: Tomas Sr., Fidencio Sr., Marcelino and Estanislado Guerrero; sisters:...

Aransas Pass – John G. Villarreal passed away peacefully January 14, 2020. He was 72. John was born on February 8, 1947 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Jesse and Isabel (Garcia) Villarreal. He was a Truck Driver. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: Jesse and Isabel (Garcia) Villarreal; brothers: Jesse, Richie and Petey Villarreal; son: Robert Villarreal; Martha and Mary Villarreal. Survivors include...

Bayside– Shirley Ann Dickey passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020. She was 50. Shirley was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 19, 1969 to Alan Harvey and Linda Louise (Nichols) Frautschi. She spent 22 years in Bayside, Texas and was a former resident of Rockport, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death are her grandparents. Survivors include her husband: David Dickey of Bayside, Texas; son: Daniel Leon...

Rockport – Daniel Paul Hofmann passed away peacefully January 13, 2020. He was 62. Daniel was born on November 18, 1957 in Albany, Ny to John and Mildred (Dexter) Hofmann. He was a Construction worker and Carpenter. Daniel was a resident of Rockport, Texas and formerly a resident of Aransas Pass for 2 years. He was a loving father and brother who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: John and Mildred (Dexter) Hofmann; brother: Daniel Hofmann and...