All Obituaries

Odem – Arcelia Rendon Thompson passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. She was 64. Arcelia was born in Sinton, Texas on January 7, 1955 to Alfredo and Felicita (Hinojosa) Rendon. She was a loving wife, mother and a devoted Jehovah Witness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alfredo and Felicita Rendon; nephew: Augustine “Auggie” Alfredo Rendon. Survivors include her husband, Rex Thompson, of Odem, Texas; her son Matt Thompson, of Odem, Texas; brothers: Arnulfo...

Tuleta – Elizabeth Grace Swinney passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019. She was 38. Elizabeth was born on December 6, 1980 in Taft, Texas to Wendy B. (Crosier) and Brady Stephen Foster. Elizabeth was a speech language pathologist assistant for many years, having earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She was an active member of the Baptist Church. She was also a member of the National Black Belt League and the American Cancer Association. Survivors include her parents: Wendy and...

Taft – Lily G. Ortiz passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019. She was 82. Lily was born in Karnes City, Texas on April 30, 1937 to Aurelio and Paula (Alvarez) Gomez. Lily was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. She wil be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death is her husband: Dionicio Ortiz; daughter: Dominga Vasquez; granddaughters: Savannah Gonzalez; Bridgette Aguero; Brittney Aguero and Brianna Aguero; brothers: Domingo Gomez and Luis Gomez; sisters:...

Sinton – Toni D. Alvarez passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019 with her family at her side. She was 39. Toni was born in Taft, Texas on August 16, 1979. She grew up in Sinton, but was currently a resident of Corpus Christi and former resident of Rockport. Toni was a former Medical Assistant employed by Gulf Pointe Plaza in Rockport. She had also worked for the retailer Apollo. Toni was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in...

Marian Louise Houser Henry took her last breath on Friday, July 5th, 2019 at the age of 84 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Marian was born on December 16th, 1934 to Lathenia Jones Houser and Carroll Winston Houser in Woodsboro, TX.  Marian attended Sinton High School and graduated in May 1952 as class Valedictorian.  After high school Marian moved to Corpus Christi where she worked for several years.  She married and had two sons, Leslie Mel Allen and John Richard Allen.  She...

Sinton – L. Gay Palmero passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019. She was 55. Gay was born on August 17, 1963 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Betsy (Grant) and Lynton “Lyndy” Palmero. She was a resident of Sinton most of her life. Gay graduated Sinton High School in 1981. She was a retired school teacher employed by George West, Premont, Odem, Bandera and Woodsboro school districts. Gay began her career as a music teacher. She taught reading and science. Gay was a talented musician and...

Skidmore – Jaime Alberto Garcia passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019. He was 59. Jaime was born on April 10, 1960 in Robstown, Texas to Viola (Rodriguez) and Ramon Garcia. He was currently a resident of Skidmore and former resident of Sinton. Jaime proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will missed by all who knew him. Preceeding in death are his parents: Ramon and Viola Garcia. Survivors include his wife:...

Aransas Pass – Larry Wayne West passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019. He was 72. Larry was born on March 25, 1947 in Kingsville, Texas to Elva (Dover) West and Melvin D. West.   Larry was a Crew Boat Captain. He will be missed by all who knew him. Preceeding in death are his parents: Elva and Melvin D. West; and brothers: Melvin West and Dale West. Survivors include 2 sisters: Patsy White of Goliad, Texas and Cindy Chupe of Fulton, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.   A...

  Dennis E. Stimpson, 77 passed away on June 26, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born January 6, 1942 in Avon, South Dakota to Herbert and Elizabeth (Mudder) Stimpson. He grew up in Tyndall, South Dakota, where he graduated from Tyndall High School in 1960. He married Connie Chladek on January 5, 1963 in Yankton, South Dakota. He enjoyed hunting in South Dakota and fishing on the Missouri River and deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico out of Port Aransas, Texas. He was...

Ruby Elizabeth Gray was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on August 3, 1962 to Elizabeth and Kenneth Saunders. Having grown up in the 60's and 70's with all brothers, she was quite a rough and tumble kid. Ruby went on to become a beautiful loving mother of three, who loved the Lord. Despite setbacks and hard times, she fought for her children and showed strength that many people in her situation would not have found. Ruby had a nurturing soul and always found someone or some sweet kitty...