All Obituaries

January 16, 1926 – November 18, 2019 Agapito (Pito) T. Rodriguez, Jr., 93, of Taft, Texas, was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on November 18, 2019. He was born in Taft to Agapito T. Rodriguez, Sr. and Tomasa de la Torre Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez was a lifelong resident of Taft. He attended Taft High School, and was called to service in the U.S. Army in 1944. He was part of “The Greatest Generation” that saved this country from the forces of fascism and tyranny...

Sinton – Cleotilde M. Nieto passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019. She was 74. Cleo was born in Beeville, Texas on December 23, 1944 to Federico and Cleotilde (Castaneda) Muniz. She was a Sinton resident for the past 50 years and former resident of Taft. Cleo was a retired employee of San Patricio County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death are her parents: Federico and Cleotilde Muniz; sisters:...

Rockport – Cindy Capps passed away on November 17, 2019. She was 64. Cindy was born in Mesa, Arizona on July 11, 1955 to Charles and Barbara (Perkins) Miller. She and her husband, Danny, of 46 years lived in Rockport for 24 years and formerly resided in Ingleside. She was a homemaker. Cindy was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death are her parents: Charles Leon and Barbara Jewel (Perkins) Miller. Survivors include her...

Taft – Estefana Elizondo passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019. She was 81. Estefana was born in Refugio, Texas on February 21, 1938 to Pablo and Aniceta Castillo. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. Estefana was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, great and great-great grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding in death is her husband; Rey Elizondo; son: Armando Silvas; and parents: Pablo and Aniceta Castillo. Survivors include her...

James Gordon Miller, Jr. went home to meet his Savior face to face on November 14,2019, at the age of 83. Born June 14,1936 in Brady, Texas to James Gordon Miller, Sr and Stella Mae Edwards Miller. Jim Moved to Ingleside, Texas in 1946. After graduating Ingleside High-school in 1955, he briefly worked for CP&L Electric before joining the Navy in 1957. He proudly served his country for 4 years as an electrician aboard the ship, US Okanogan and the submarine USS Sabalo. Being a part of...

Sinton – Betsy Grant Palmero passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019. She was 91. Betsy was born in Henderson, Texas on October 22, 1928 to Benjamin and Glen (Barrett) Grant. She and her husband of 72 years, Lynton, moved to Sinton in 1977. Betsy was a retired school teacher. She touched many lived working for Sinton ISD, Corpus Christi ISD and Charlotte ISD. Betsy loved adventure, and she enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Betsy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and...

Sinton – Frances Louise Serrata passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA. She was 71. Frances was born in Sinton, Texas on November 2, 1948 to Alberto and Lena (Gallagher) Serrata. She retired from Ellington Clinic and was a member of Ridge Avenue Church of Christ. Preceding in death are her parents: Alberto and Lena Serrata; brother: Albert Serrata; sisters: Mary Ester Rodriguez, Janie Serrata and Neva Bazan. Survivors include her...

Sinton – Ignacio Benavides, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019. He was 90. Ignacio was born in La Parita, Texas on December 13, 1928 to Ignacio and Rosa (Lazos) Benavides. He was a resident of Corpus Christi for 58 years and prior resident of Alice, Texas. Ignacio was a retired truck driver who had worked for J.I. Hailey Trucking and later became self-employed. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in...

Maximo T. Cuellar, Sr. of Edroy, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  After months of failing health, he passed away at his home in Edroy surrounded by his wife, children, family and friends.  He was 85 years old. Maximo was born on May 12, 1934 in Edroy, Texas to Antonio and Maria de Jesus (Trigo) Cuellar.  Maximo was an incredibly hard-working man. As a young boy, he started working in his family’s grocery store while attending Edroy Ward.  On...

Rockport – Bobby Gene “Skipper” Ray was born in Midland, Texas  October 15, 1946 to Wilburn and Ruth Ray.  He passed away peacefully November 5, 2019 at the age of 73. Shortly after he was born, his Aunt Ann came into the room and said, “ Oh boy, now we have a Skipper”.  Since Bobby’s parents had just been released from the Navy during WWII, Skipper stuck so well that his mom sometimes had trouble recalling his given name. Bobby completed...