All Obituaries

St. Paul – Francisco Elizondo Franco passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019 with his loving family at his side. He was 72. Francisco was born in Tynan, Texas on January 6, 1947 to Alberto and Lorenza (Elizondo) Franco. Francisco married the love of his life, Elida Torres, and shared a wonderful life together for 50 years. They made their home in St. Paul. He was a carpenter by trade and retired after 30 years. He was well known for his craftsmanship.   Francisco was...

Corpus Christi – William “Wild Bill” Numbers passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019. He was 82. Bill was born January 15, 1937 in Wooster, Ohio to Elmer and Mary Numbers. He was a resident of Corpus Christi since 1968. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy. He retired after 22 years of dedicated service. Bill later retired as a Security Officer.    Preceding in death is his wife, Jane Mae Numbers; a brother: Nevin Numbers; and his parents. Survivors include...

Portland– Dathel L. Geiger passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019. She was 91. Dathel was born on December 19, 1927 in Curve, Tennessee to Ella (Dew) and Paul Stokes. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  She will be missed by all who knew her. Proceeding her in death is her husband: Russ Geiger; parents; Ella and Paul Stokes. Survivors include her daughter: Joye Snowdy of Portland, Texas; grandsons: Jason Bryan Snowdy of Portland, Texas and...

Marion – Michael Earl Yelton Jr. passed away on September 4, 2019. He was 32. Michael was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 25, 1987 to Michael Earl Yelton Sr. and Nancy Mannhalter. He formerly worked as a heavy equipment operator. Guestbook available online at www.resthavenfunerals.com Arrangements and cate entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Aransas Pass.   

Sinton – Dominga C. Ortiz passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side. She was 85. Dominga was born in Bloomington, Texas on February 4, 1934 to Bernardo and Otilia (Lowa) Cordova. She was a resident of Sinton, Texas for most of her life. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Dominga would often clean houses but was known for the store she owned and operated for several years in Sinton known as the Downtown Thrift Store. You could find her and her husband, Alvaro, Sr.,...

Daniel Coe Pressley of Taft, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2019, at the age of 90. Dan was born in Groesbeck, Texas on March 9, 1929, to parents Kate and Lowry Pressley. He was the older brother to the late Pattie Pressley Dukes of Hondo, Texas.   Dan grew up in Taft and graduated from Taft High School in 1948. He attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.  Dan served in the Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from...

Rockport- Terrell Dean Howell passed away on September 4, 2019. He was 66. Terrell was born on September 3, 1953 in Independence, Kansas to Othel Dean and Betty Lou Smith Howell. He worked as a parts clerk for O’Reilly’s in Rockport for many years and was also a CNA. Preceding in death are his parents: Othel Dean and Betty Lou Smith Howell; son: Jonathan Howell; brother: David Howell and sister: Phyllis Barber. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Howell of Rockport, Texas;...

Sinton - Jose Luis Navarro passed away peacefully on August 26, 2019. He was 73. Joe was born in Sinton, Texas on June 21, 1946 to Juan R. and Ignacia (Espino) Navarro. He was a lifelong resident of Sinton where he was a local farmer for many years. He was a friend to everyone he met and will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents, brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son: Joe Navarro, Jr. of Syracuse, IN; daughters: Luisa Navarro of Bryan, Texas; Patty...

Sinton – Janie Mata passed away August 25, 2019. She was 69. Janie was born in Sinton, Texas on May 23, 1950 to Pedro R. and Maria (Rodriguez) Mata. She was a lifelong resident of Sinton. Janie was formerly employed as a substitute teacher for Sinton ISD and home health provider. Preceding in death are her parents, brothers, a niece and nephew. Survivors include her son: Augie Aguirre (Amy) of Portland, Texas; daughters: Brenda Reyna (Andrew) of Cleburne, Texas and Crystal Aguero...

Aransas Pass - Fernie Ray Morales, 50, passed away at his home on August 22, 2019. He was born on May 27,1969 in San Antonio, Texas to Fernando and Ada Davila Morales. Fernie followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a plumber. He is lovingly survived by two sons:  Aaron Morales of Houston, Texas and Fernie Morales Jr. of Aransas Pass, Texas; a daughter: Morgan Woodruff (Jimmy) of Portland, Texas; his father: Fernando Morales (Esthela) of McAllen, Texas; his mother: Ada...