All Obituaries

Taft – Daniel “Danny” Garcia passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019 with his loving family at his side. He was 59. Danny was born on January 8, 1960 to Porfirio and Marina (Gamez) Garcia. He was a lifelong resident of Taft, Texas where he attended Taft schools. Danny was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: Porfirio and Marina Garcia; brothers: Jose Garcia and Porfirio Garcia, Jr.; and a sister:...

Sinton – Rudy B. Martinez passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019 with his  loving family at his side. He was 51. Rudy was born on August 5, 1967 in Sinton, Texas to Emma (Balderas) and Martin M. Martinez, Sr. Rudy was a resident of Sinton most of his life. He was a Pipeline Locator employed by Zachary Construction Corporation before falling ill. Rudy was a beloved husband, father, son, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death is his...

Sinton – Maria Zita Narvaez Garcia, 89, of Sinton, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 2:04 PM after a very short illness. She passed in Portland, Texas surrounded by her family. Maria actually died on the date that, 21 years ago, she buried her husband of 44 years, Leonardo Salinas Garcia. The family believes their Dad met her at the gates of heaven. For some marriages, a lifetime together just isn’t enough! They were married on June 28, 1953. Maria was...

Sinton – Enbajelina Soliz Garcia passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2019 with her loving family at her side. She was 74. Enbajelina was born on July 1, 1944 in Sinton, Texas to Reynulfo and Ofelia Soliz.   She was a resident of Sinton, Texas and former resident of Pasadena, Texas. Enbajelina was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death is her father, Reynulfo Soliz. Survivors include her husband of 57...

Odem - Geraldine “Gerry” (Loveday) Schroeder was born October 11, 1935 and went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Troy & Ruby Loveday;  husband of 55 years, Emmett Lee Schroeder; her son William “Billy” Schroeder; her sister Yvonne Cordell; brothers Farrell Loveday, Darrell Loveday, Harold Loveday and Charles Loveday. She is survived by her sons David (Betty) Schroeder, Jon (Tonya) Schroeder, eight...

Sinton – Matilde P. Molina passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on January 3, 2019. She was 85. Matilde was born on March 14, 1933 in Palacios, Texas to Antonio C. and Juanita (Garcia) Pina. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Sinton, Texas. Preceding in death is her husband: Camilo Molina; daughter: Mary Ann Molina; great-grandchildren: Marcos Victor Rosalez and Aleena Isabel Nunez. Survivors include sons; Adan Molina (Cindy) Sinton, Texas and...

Odem – Richard Isaiah Lopez passed away January 1, 2019. He was 28. Isaiah was born November 29, 1990 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Odem. Isaiah was currently employed at Auto Nation in Corpus Christi in the Call Center and former employee of Wells Fargo. Isaiah had recently completed his studies earning a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a focus in finance.  He is preceded in death by his grandfather: Eustacio Lopez. Survivors include...

Aransas Pass – Aubrey R. Talley, 72, passed away January 1, 2019 at his home in Aransas Pass. He was born January 8, 1946 in Austin, Texas to Walter Ruben and Evelyn Emma Talley. Aubrey was a longtime master Automotive Mechanic having worked for Bay Auto (now Aransas Autoplex in Aransas Pass) and Anders Automotive in Rockport for many years. He proudly served his country in the US Army  during the Vietnam War. Aubrey was a member of the VFW Post in Ingleside. Preceding in death...

Sinton – Estelle E. Havelka passed away December 27, 2018. She was 90. Estelle was born June 9, 1928 in Robstown, Texas to Pete and Albina (Marek) Vanecek.  Estelle was a lifelong resident of Sinton where she graduated Sinton High School. She was an active member of the community. Estelle was a member at Sacred Heart Church; the Sinton Garden Club; Pioneer Womens Club; and Past President of KJZT Insurance. She loved playing Bunko with her friends, sewing and quilting. She was an...

Taft – Juan M. Valderrama passed away December 23, 2018. He was 87. Juan was born March 30, 1931 in Alma, Texas to Dolores and Manuela (Martinez) Valderrama. He was a resident of Taft, Texas and former resident of San Antonio. Juan was a former employee of Luby’s Cafeteria and numerous eating establishments. He is preceeded in death by his parents: Dolores and Manuela Valderrama; a brother: Jose Valderrama; and sisters: Celia Lopez and Tomasa Mendoza. Juan is survived by a...