Obituaries

May 22, 2025

Ernestina Cornejo Sanchez, born on February 4, 1942, in Realitos, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Mathis, Texas. She was a beloved member of her family and community, known for her hard work and her joyful spirit.

Ernestina dedicated her life to her loved ones and took great pride in her home and yard. Her passion for the outdoors...

May 21, 2025

Merline Ann Hartman, age 80, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1944, in Orange Grove, Texas to Henry and Marguerite Wiechring. Merline graduated from Orange Grove High School in 1962, as the class valedictorian. She attended Texas Tech University and completed her bachelor’s degree at Texas A & I University...

May 18, 2025

Our beloved mother Margie Tracy Bartosh Pustejovsky passed to her eternal reward surrounded by her family on May 18, 2025. She was a devout Catholic who was a living example to God’s commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.” She covered her family and friends in prayer attending frequent daily masses, reciting Rosaries, and lighting blessed candles.

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May 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Tucker, who was born on April 6, 1937 and passed away on May 15, 2025.

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May 14, 2025

Eloisa Lozano, 98, of Gregory, TX passed on peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, entering eternal glory on May 14, 2025. Eloisa was born on March 22, 1927 in Encino TX.

Eloisa was a devoted Catholic and a very spiritual mother always blessing others with her kind and loving words, "Que Dios Les De Vida y Salud."

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May 12, 2025

Dorothy Jeanette McNeill Tedder, age 92, of Portland, Texas, passed away May 12, 2025. She was born September 29, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas, to Arthur Penn McNeill and Lucille Isabelle Valentine Friesen.

She married the love of her life, James C. (Corkey) Tedder III, on June 4, 1950. Prior to retiring she worked in the insurance industry with her husband...

May 6, 2025

Sylvia F. Mendoza, 72, of Mathis, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1952, to parents Apolonio and Hilaria Fonseca.

Sylvia was a strong and loving wife and mother; she always did her best to be there for her family. She was a bit feisty at times, but always meant well when it came to...

May 5, 2025

Alicia Cardona Moreno, a cherished matriarch, departed this world on May 5, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on February 18, 1935, in Mathis, Texas, to parents Tito and Baudelia Cardona. Her journey through life was characterized by an unwavering commitment to her family, which she treasured above all else. Alicia's spirit was indomitable; she possessed a delightful...

May 4, 2025

May 1, 2025

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, while life on this beautiful world was revolving, the life of a simple South Texas man slipped away into the heavenly kingdom of God and into the arms of all his loved ones who have gone before him, leaving behind 3 children who were left to grieve his passing and remember and celebrate all the...

Apr 30, 2025

Crystal Lea (Looper) Wirt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 11, 1948, in Kansas, Crystal brought warmth, strength, and unwavering love to all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Looper and Roberta (Warren) Looper, and by her cherished daughter, Cindy...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert Anthony “Tony” Plumb passed away on April 29th, 2025. Tony was born on November 8th, 1943, to Claude and Mary Jayne (Zavits) Plumb in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was the second oldest of four children. The family moved to Chester, Illinois, when he was young. He attended Catholic schools and always had fond memories of growing up in Chester...

Apr 27, 2025

Patricia “Ann” Moseley Bush – 87 of Portland, Texas passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Ann was born to Jack and Lilian Moseley on July 19, 1937, in her grandparents’ home in Upper Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, England. Ann spent most of her younger years in and around Banbury, England. She had such fond memories of...

Apr 27, 2025

Yolanda Carrisalez “Mayo”, 76, of Gregory, Texas, passed away April 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecilio Miguel and Socorro Camacho Arevalo; sister Olga Arevalo and brother Miquel Arevalo.

She is survived by her daughters Sylvia (Fidel) Pena, Melissa (Arnulfo) Ortiz, and Celia (Raymond) Lopez; along with grandchildren Crystal Marie Cortinas, Tiffany (Rey) Zapata, Miquel Cortinas, Briana...

Apr 25, 2025

Jean Matilda (Loftin) Berger, 68, of Portland, TX passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side, entering eternal glory on April 25, 2025.

Jean was born in San Antonio, TX May 9th, 1956 to Jim and Martha Loftin. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, San Antonio, TX in 1974, attended San Antonio College, and graduated from...

Apr 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anne Brennan, who was born on May 26, 1947, and passed away on April 24, 2025.

At this time, no services are scheduled. Should this change, we will provide an update here on our website.

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Apr 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William West Thomason, who was born on June 20, 1937, and passed away on April 23, 2025.

At this time, no services are scheduled. Should this change, we will provide an update here on our website.

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Apr 21, 2025

Anna Stempert was born on March 24, 1940 in Hawley, Pennsylvania. She married Ralph Stempert in 1955. Together they raised 4 daughters. They moved to Portland, Texas in 1994. Anna was a very strong woman. She was a good neighbor, always having candy for the neighborhood children. A lover of animals, she always fed any stray that came her way....

Apr 20, 2025

Tommy Dewayne Moses, age 74, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 16, 1951, in Odessa, Texas, to Elizabeth Cawyer (and stepfather Fred Cawyer, who raised Tommy from the age of nine) and Ollie Alon Moses. Tommy graduated from Orange Grove High School in 1971. He earned...

Apr 15, 2025

Peggy Ann Gray, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the warm sunny afternoon of April 15, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 10, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, Peggy touched the lives of many with her raw sense of humor, straightforward attitude, and a heart full of...