All Obituaries

Portland – John Raymond Reyes, Sr. passed away September 14, 2021. He was 60. John was born on April 17, 1961 in Floresville, Texas to Rufino and Rebecca (Hinojosa) Reyes. He was a current resident of Portland, Texas and formerly resided in Sinton, Texas and Odem, Texas. John was employed by Centerpoint as a Gas Technician. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death are his wife: Nancy H. Reyes; son: Christopher...

Orlando P. Adams passed away peacefully September 14, 2021. Visitation will begin Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. A Holy Rosary will be recited the same evening, 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sinton.  The Graveside Service will be held Thursday, September 23, 2021, 10:00 AM at the Coastal Bend State Veterans...

Taft – Rosa Castillo Centeno passed away September 14, 2021. She was 73. Rosa was born July 25, 1948 in Taft, Texas to Isabel (Rivera) and Pedro Castillo. She was a resident of Corpus Christi for many years, and recently had moved back to Taft. Rosa was a beloved Mother and homemaker. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her extended family. This world will be a lonely place without her presence. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rosa is preceded in...

Aransas Pass – Frances Suniga passed away on September 13, 2021. She was 67 years old.  Frances was born in Normana, Texas on November 9, 1953 to Elizar Martinez and Margarita Carrizales. Frances was a long-life resident of Aransas Pass, where she worked for Dr. Bracken as a medical secretary for 23 years. Frances was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death are her parents: Elizar and...

Taft - BillyJo Frank “BJ" Valdez, 43, passed away on September 12, 2021.  He was born June 30, 1978 in Taft, Texas to Adolfo and Marie Valdez. He graduated from Taft High School in 1996. After many years of being together, he married his best friend, Christina Valdez, on April 18, 2015. He was employed by Axion Logistics in Gregory as a Warehouse Lead. He truly loved his job. He was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Family Church.  He was a loving husband,...

Aransas Pass – Eddy Trout passed away on September 11, 2021. He was 68. Eddy was born on January 1, 1953 to Willis Eugene Trout and Wilma (Helms) Trout in San Benito, Texas. He lived most of his life in Aransas Pass. Eddy was self-employed and was a well-known musician. He was a loving father, son, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Eddy is preceded in death by his parents: Willis and Wilma Trout; wife: Sherry Whitstine; brother: Jimmy Trout;...

Rockport – Robert Rudolph Rau passed away on September 10, 2021. He was 79. Bob was born in Brunswick, Maryland on February 16, 1942 to James Rudolph Rau and Mary (King) Rau. He was a native of Brunswick, Maryland before moving to Rockport in 1980. Before his retirement, Bob worked at the Naval Base in Ingleside rebuilding mine sweepers. Bob was known as a jack of all trades, having remodeled his own home with his wife Lucy. He had a passion for sailboats, old cars especially...

Taft – Santos Fuentes, Jr. passed away September 10, 2021. He was 53. Santos was born on October 31, 1967 Taft, Texas to Santos, Sr. and Maria Eva (Silvas) Fuentes. He was a lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. Santos was employed by Rodcon Services as a handyman and painter. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Santos is preceded in death by his father: Santos Fuentes, Sr.; brother: Roger Fuentes. Survivors...

Corpus Christi - Marilyn Virginia Simonds was called home to the Lord on September 9, 2021, at the age of 75. She is survived by her son, Jason Simonds (Stephanie); grandchildren, Ashley and Clayton; sister, Sharon Brooks; nieces and nephews; her good friend, Larry Lewis; and many other friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otes Roy Simonds; and her parents, J. Frank and Carolyn A. Southard. The family wishes to thank her good friend, Larry Lewis for his friendship, love,...

Eula Fay Schmidt August 15, 1945 ~ September 8, 2021 (age 76) Obituary Aransas Pass - Eula Fay Schmidt passed away September 8, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was 76. Eula was born in Houston, Texas on August 15, 1945 to Roy and Laura (Guy) Hill. Eula worked in the restaurant and motel industry until she retired. Her hobbies were playing Bingo with her family and in her spare time video games on her computer. She would call her children to check on them especially if she had...