All Obituaries

Taft – Emma T. Galindo passed away November 13, 2018. She was 88. Emma was born on March 26, 1930 to Pablo and Juanita (Castellano) Trevino. She was resident of Taft, Texas most of her life and grew up in Kenedy, Texas. Preceeding in death is her husband: Enrique Galindo, Sr.; great-granddaughter: Ella Galindo; parents: Pablo and Juanita Trevino; brothers: Frank Trevino and Edwardo Trevino; sisters: Minerva Trevino and Tivorcia Contreras. Survivor include her sons: Enrique...

Aransas Pass – Jimmy Dean Starr passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018. He was 57. Jimmy was born in Artesia, New Mexico on February 8, 1961 to Roland and Sharon (Goodson) Starr. He was currently a resident of Aransas Pass, Texas and former resident of Artesia, New Mexico. Jimmy moved to Aransas Pass because he loved the water. He was most recently a boat captain who enjoyed taking clients (who became friends) on fishing excursions. Jimmy was a retired Police Officer and...

Elizabeth Ellen Pressley, 85, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018, after a long battle with diabetes and heart issues. Ellen was born outside of Taft on January 24, 1933 to parents Lela Gossett and William “Bill” Shedd. She was the older sister to Willene DeWitt (Cliff DeWitt) of Thomaston, Texas. Ellen leaves behind her loving husband, Dan “Sonny” Pressley. Together, they had three daughters – Cheryl Pressley (Ann Best) of Houston, Texas, the late Karen...

San Antonio - Musician and barber, Arturo P. Yglesias, Jr. born in Taft, TX on November 24, 1938 went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2018 in San Antonio, TX.  He is preceded in death by his parents Arturo S. Yglesias and Julia Pedraza Yglesias.  Mr. Yglesias is survived by siblings, brothers: Julio (Alicia) and  Martin (Yolanda) of Taft, TX ; sisters: Elvira (Ezekial) Rodriguez of Taft, TX; Diana (Richard) Charles of Corpus Christi, TX; Elena (Plutarco) Ojeda and Carmen...

Aransas Pass – David “Dirty D” Hogan passed away October 27, 2018. He was 35. Dirty was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 7, 1983 to William Gerald and LeOra Arlene (Wellesley) Hogan. He was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass, Texas and a Tug Boat Captain.  Survivors include his son: Corbin Hogan of Florida; his mother: LeOra Hogan of Corpus Christi, Texas; brothers: Phillip Hogan (Tammy) of Corpus Christi, Texas; William Hogan of Aransas Pass, Texas and Colby...

Taft – Maria Angelica Hiracheta passed away peacefully on October 27, 2018. She was 54. Maria was born in Taft, Texas on August 24, 1964 to Francisco and Aurora (Martinez) Hiracheta. She was a resident of Taft, Texas for most of her life and currently Corpus Christi, Texas. Preceding in death is her father: Francisco Hiracheta; and brother: Robert Hiracheta. Survivors include sons: Ricardo Hiracheta (Kristina) of Taft, Texas; Joe Plazola of Corpus Christi, Texas; Johnny Plazola of...

Taft – Ruben Sanchez passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018 with his family by his side. He was 65. Ruben was born July 11, 1953 in Taft, Texas to Julia (Rodriguez) and Angel Sanchez. Ruben was a lifelong resident of Taft. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Ruben retired with more than 30 years of service to HEB where he was employed as Grocery Manager and later Stock Controller. Ruben was a loving father, grandfather, son and friend who will be missed by all who...

Corpus Christi – Virginia Garcia Benavides passed away peacefully October 21, 2018. She was 79. Virginia was born in Palacios, Texas on October 7, 1939 to Guadalupe (Pena) and Pablo Garcia. She was a resident of Corpus Christi for the 57 years she was married to her husband, Tito. Virginia lived in Palacios most of her younger life. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death are a daughter: Barbara Benavides; her parents:...

Corpus Christi – Duane Dodson passed away peacefully October 18, 2018 with his family at his side. He was 66. Duane was born October 16, 1952 in Big Spring, Texas to Oleta Marie (Clark) and Archie Dodson. He was a resident of Corpus Christi almost 30 years and former resident of Arlington. Duane was an IT Analyst currently employed by Absolute Communications. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church on Shoreline where he was an active member of various...

Rockport – Truette L. “T.L.” Rollins passed away peacefully October 18, 2018. He was 92. T.L. was born in Portland, Texas to Jennie (Fuller) and Eli Leon Rollins. He was a resident of Rockport, formerly Corpus Christi. T.L. retired from Corpus Christi Army Depot with a dedicated career in civil service. Preceding in death are a son: Eli Rollins; and his parents. Survivors include his wife: Billie Rollins; sons: Travis A. Rollins and Lonnie G. Rollins; daughters: Gloria...