All Obituaries

Taft – Elena Madison Grace Salinas infant daughter of Kaytlynn Benivamonde and Raymond Salinas passed away April 22, 2024. Elena Madison was born on January 7, 2024 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Jacob Benivamonde; paternal grandfather: Robert N. West, Jr. Survivors include her parents: Kaytlynn Benivamonde and Raymond Salinas from Taft, Texas; brothers: Robert Salinas and Anakin Soto both from Taft, Texas,...

Rockport – Phillip Edward Esslinger III passed away on April 19, 2024.  He was 18. Phillip was born August 18, 2005 in Uvalde, Texas to Rachel (Davenport). Phillip loved spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed reading, cooking and collecting knives. Philip was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his mother: Rachel Davenport from Rockport, Texas; brother: Colby Ryan...

Sinton – Juan Rodriguez entered eternal rest on April 15, 2024, at the age of 81. Juan was born in Laredo, Texas on January 30, 1943, to Consuelo (Castillo) and Juan Rodriguez. He was a resident of Sinton since 1974. Juan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his wife: Jesusa Rodriguez; daughter: Bernie Montalvo and Andrea Montalvo; parents: Consuelo...

Aransas Pass – Luis Pena, Jr. passed away on April 14, 2024.  He was 49. Luis was born March 6, 1975 in Taft, Texas to Rosa (Longoria) and Luis Pena, Sr. He was a resident of Aransas Pass, Texas for 40 years. Luis loved music and spending time with his family, especially his only son Arturo. He loved to spend his down time flying drones, and building computers, but was passionate about his job as a sand blaster and painter for Kiewit. Luis was a wonderful father, son, brother,...

Sinton – Cynthia Ann Longoria entered eternal rest on April 12, 2024, at the age of 53. Cynthia was born in Mesquite, Texas on September 18, 1970, to Sara (Tovar) and Anacleto Longoria. She was a resident of Sinton since 1984. Cynthia loved her cats, writing short stories and poems. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents: Anacleto and Sara Longoria; brother: Armando Longoria; sister: Elma...

Sinton – Ronda Kay Featherling entered eternal rest on April 5, 2024 at the age of 62 at home with her family by her side. Ronda was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 3, 1961 to Eunice (Anderson) and Randall Robling.  She resided in Sinton for 48 years. Ronda worked as an Office Manager for Strike, LLC before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her loving...

Odem – On April 5, 2024, our Lord decided it was time to bring our Sister home. Yolanda Lopez, 66, was born on July 21, 1957 to Antonio and Aurora Martinez in Gregory, Texas.  She was one of seven children.  September 30, 1978 was one of the most memorable days for Yolanda as she married her husband, Ruben Bilano Lopez.  This year would have been their 46th year wedding anniversary. She is preceded in death by her parents: Aurora and Antonio Martinez; siblings: Graciela...

Ingleside – Maria O. Granados entered eternal rest on April 4, 2024 at the age of 81at home with her family by her side.Maria was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on April 1, 1943 to Maria (Toledo) and Susano Jasso. She resided in Ingleside for 23 years. Maria enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cooking. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.Maria is preceded in death by her parents: Susano and Maria Jasso; brother:...

Corpus Christi – James Lynn Doyel passed away April 4, 2024. He was 38. James was born September 4, 1985 in La Grange, Texas to Terrilyn Marie (Thomas) and Harold Lynn Doyel. James will always be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, nephew and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. James is preceded in death by his mother: Terrilyn Marie Doyel. Survivors include his son: Payton Doyel from Rockwall, Texas; father: Harold Lynn Doyel from Mesquite, Texas; brother:...

Taft – Derek Rene Rodriguez passed away on April 1, 2024. He was 33. Derek was born on December 10, 1990 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Nancy (Tamez) and Rene Rodriguez. He was a lifelong resident of Taft. Derek was employed by Rod Con Services, where he worked in the family business side by side with his father. Derek loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his family. He was a sports enthusiast; sports were his passion. Derek was a devoted Dallas Cowboys and...