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Alvin James Veselka, 89, formerly of Yoakum passed away on April 14, 2024. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church- Yoakum with Pastor Warren Hornung officiating.

Alvin James Veselka passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the 14th day of April 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on the 23rd day of December 1934 to Walter E. Veselka and Mary Zita Veselka. Al was raised on a farm in West Sinton with his five siblings and moved to Robstown after his high school graduation. After graduating from Texas A & I - Kingsville, he enlisted in the Army and served as a 2nd Lieutenant of the special troops' unit followed by eight years in the U.S. Reserves. Al was devoted to his faith and family as well as the communities he served and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Yoakum. Al proudly served as city manager in three...

Kay Havis passed away April 2, 2024, at 3:10 am, surrounded by the love of her family during her treatment time for an extended illness. She was born in Texas City, to Lester and Virginia Burgett and lived the majority of her life in Victoria, Texas. Kay spent a portion of her working career at Union Carbide, later on at a dedicated career helping animals as a Veterinary Technician at Victoria Animal Hospital. Her final job as a professional chef combined all of the things she loved doing, cooking; for patrons, family, and friends. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Genell McMann of Jupiter Florida, and Mary Lou Sumrall, of New Orleans, LA. Kay is also preceded in death by her two...

Larry Cloyd Hower, 80, of Robstown, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2023. Larry was born on June 2, 1943 to Newton and Kathleen Hower in McClure, Pennsylvania. Larry served 10 years in the US Navy, from 1960 to 1970. In 1971, Larry met his wife, Linda, in Houston, Texas. They were later married in December 1972. Larry and Linda have been in the Corpus Christi area since 1976. Larry retired from Citgo refinery in 1998 and spent his retirement years doing the things he loved most: spending time with his family, watching sports(especially those played by his grandchildren), playing cards and having family barbecues. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ronnie and Randy....

JANE OLA RILEY, 89, was an only child, born November 19, 1933 to Harold M. Curtis and Evelyn (Lewis) Curtis in Independence, Missouri. She passed into her new life July 13, 2023. She grew up in the Independence, MO. area and was lucky enough to spend the summers on her Aunt Mary's farm in Sibley, MO. Her male cousins teased her and hung her on a fence post to get away and do "boy" things, until Aunt Mary caught them. Such was the life in the 1930's depression years. She continued her education in the Independence schools, until her senior year in the fall of 1950 at William Chrisman High School, where she was seated in Mr. LeFever's Algebra II class and Jimmie Riley walked in the door, she...

Peggy Holman Francisco, native of Gainesville, GA, died on June 22, 2023, and will be buried in the San Antonio, TX, Confederate Cemetery family plot next to her youngest son, William Payne Francisco IV, who predeceased her on September 10, 2005. Her parents, Fred & Estelle Holman of Gainesville, GA were deceased. Her grandson, Joshua L-H Mackie, predeceased her on April 17, 2009; and her sister, Janice Holman Nylander of Gainesville, GA, died on October 6, 2012. She is survived by her son, Thomas S. Francisco, Corpus Christi, TX, and daughters, Lori Francisco Hinnenkamp, Houston, TX, Lisa Francisco Landa, Corpus Christi, TX, Tracy Francisco McMackle, Burke VA; and seven grandchildren:...

Mr. Jose F. Canales, aged 97, died peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by the love of his family. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Corine Canales, and is survived by his children, Nora (David) Hernandez, their daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer; David Canales, his sons, Sean and Brandon; Gilda (Richard) Mesquias, their eldest daughter, Erica (Jacob) Boggus, their children, Emma Rose and Jackson; their youngest daughter, Angela Rose; Celinda Huband, her sons, Alexander and Joseph; Cynthia (Giovanni) Ponte, their son, Giovanni (Stephanie) Ponte Jr; their daughter, Andrea (Ben) Malmer and their daughter, Lucy Claire. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda...

Mr. Jose F. Canales, aged 97, died peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by the love of his family. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Corine Canales, and is survived by his children, Nora (David) Hernandez, their daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer; David Canales, his sons, Sean and Brandon; Gilda (Richard) Mesquias, their eldest daughter, Erica (Jacob) Boggus, their children, Emma Rose and Jackson; their youngest daughter, Angela Rose; Celinda Huband, her sons, Alexander and Joseph; Cynthia (Giovanni) Ponte, their son, Giovanni (Stephanie) Ponte Jr; their daughter, Andrea (Ben) Malmer and their daughter, Lucy Claire. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda...

John Frederick Gribi II, 81, died quietly in his sleep Thursday, November 3, 2022. Please visit www.sawyergeorgefuneralhome.com for the full obituary. Services Entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78410.

John Frederick Gribi II, 81, died quietly in his sleep Thursday, November 3, 2022. Please visit www.sawyergeorgefuneralhome.com. Services Entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78410.

John Frederick Gribi II, 81, died quietly in his sleep Thursday, November 3, 2022. Please visit www.sawyergeorgefuneralhome.com for the full obituary. Services Entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78410.

Helen Boyd Piper, 92, of Pharr, Texas passed away on October 22, 2022. She was born on April 18, 1930 to her parents, Jillian Wray and Lillian Crawford Boyd in Rossville, TN. Helen attended school in Rossville, TN and graduated from Collierville High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Walter E. Piper on January 26, 1951 and they were married for 51 years before he passed away in 2002. Helen was a woman of faith and was a longtime member of the Pharr Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of American Revolution and the Daughters of the Confederacy. Helen was a secretary for Pharr San Juan Alamo school district for 31 years and spent time volunteering at...

Clifford White Hayes, 90, of Calallen, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2022. He was born in Bowie, Texas on July 2, 1932, to Tom and Vida Hayes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Vida Hayes and his son, Bryan Clifford Hayes. Clifford is survived by his wife, Dana Hayes; children, Bryn Jones, Jeff Hayes, Scott Hayes, Kyna Batterson, and Clay Hayes; grandchildren, Alyssa Jones, Brooke Jones, Corinne Jones, Jacob Hayes, Katelyn Driver, Taylor O'Dell, Jordan Pendergrass, Crystah Draper, Laurel Hayes, Cayley Hayes, Chloe Hayes, Hayes Batterson, Thomas Batterson, Charles Batterson, Bradley Batterson, Asa Hayes, Crockett Hayes, Alexandra Hayes, and two great-grandchildren, Maycie...

It was peacefully early morning on June 9th, 2022, that John R. Kampfhenkel passed away. John was born on June 8th, 1937, in Robstown, Texas to Adolph and Nellie Kampfhenkel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Nellie, and his wife, Nell Kampfhenkel. He leaves behind to celebrate his life his brother Tim Brown; his sons, David Jarrett of Waco and R. Kirk Kampfhenkel of Dallas-Fort Worth; grandchildren, Courtney Gaines, Brooke Stone, Kai Kampfhenkel, and Christian Kampfhenkel, all of Dallas-Fort Worth, and Ravyn Kampfhenkel of Hamlin; great-granddaughters, Taylor Stone of Houston, and Olivia Gaines of Waco and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

A Centennial woman, Altie Faye McMannis was born August 29, 1921, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Mary Edna (McConnell) and Luther Houck. She took flight on May 3, 2022. Altie Faye is survived by her son, Earl McMannis, Jr. of Austin; daughter, Sondra von Gyllenband of New Braunfels; grandchildren, Richard Thomas of Carrollton, Texas, Earl Pom McMannis (wife Patti), Judith McMannis, Sandy McMannis of Austin, Brandon Crespo McMannis of Puerto Rico, Austin Mintas of Beaumont and Sandy Captain of Austin. Altie Faye has great grandchildren, Stephen, Zena, Gabby, Feliciano, Vanessa, Jeremiah, Joseph, Vanisha as well as 2 great grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 6th at 6:30 p.m....

Gary Ray Smith, 67, of Odem, TX, passed away at his home on April 15th, 2022 with his wife and children by his side. Born on August 17, 1954 in Bertram, TX to Toby & Bea Smith, Gary spent his youth in Marble Falls where he met his wife of nearly 50 years, Rebecca (Becky) Faye Atkinson. An avid minister of hard work, Gary began his first job at 5 years old, picking cotton alongside his grandparents in Liberty Hill, TX. This early employment experience served as a foundational reference and basis for comparison when his children were unable to mow the lawn as exceptionally as the 5-year-old version of himself would've done so. As a United States Army veteran who volunteered to serve...

Gerald Vernon Johnson passed peacefully on April 7, 2022, at the age of 81. He was Born in Fairfield, Illinois, on March 30, 1941, to Lyman and Corrine Johnson. Jerry is predeceased by his parents, Lyman and Corine, and his brother, Ray. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters, Dr. Linda McGirk Johnson (Jordan), Katherine McClendon (Guy); son, Michael Bunzel; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four of his five siblings, Sterling (Carolyn), Dean (Leslie), Kent (Janice), Peggy (Robert) Clark, and eight nieces and nephews. Funeral services entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home. 12497 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410. (361) 242-3205....

Bianca Soluna Riddell passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 44. Soluna was born on August 24, 1977, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas and later graduated from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas with a degree in Kinesiology. After college, Soluna spent 21 years as a teacher, coach, and cheerleading sponsor. With her kind heart, infectious smile, and love for her students, Soluna gained the utmost respect from all of her students she was blessed to teach and coach. Touching countless lives and families. Her caring heart touched every individual she came into...

Gary "Shane" Sharpe, 57, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2022. Shane was a 1983 graduate of Victoria High School. He loved hunting fishing and spending time with his boys. Shane was preceded in death by his dad, Gary Leroy Sharpe and his brothers, Roy Don Sharpe and James Bart Sharpe. He is survived by his sons, Chance Sharpe of New Braunfels, Texas and Weston Sharpe of Corpus Christi, Texas. He also leaves behind his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Buddy Zaplac of Victoria, Texas; his brother, Mike Sharpe (Wendy), of Katy, Texas. A memorial celebration honoring Shane will be held at a later date. Funeral services entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home. 12497...

Leroy Flores. Jr., age 54, passed away on September 26, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 4, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas to Leroy E. Flores, Sr. and Maureen Garnham Lopez. Leroy attended Marin B. Fenwick Elementary, Horace Mann Middle School and graduated a proud Mustang from Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1985. He continued his studies at Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing in 1991. It was there where he met the love of his life Coreen Silva. They married on July 28, 1990 and were married for 31 years. Leroy was a loyal and dedicated employee of TLH Enterprises for 28 years, where he served as...

The Reverend Maxie Anne Stapleton left the constraints of this world to be with our Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born on August 13, 1938 in Sweetwater, Texas and was the only child of Jessie Maxie Null and Sylvia Anne Null. While a young girl the family relocated to Redgate, Texas where her father took up farming and ranching. They eventually settled in San Juan, Texas where Maxie attended PSJA High School. Maxie worked for the McAllen business college where she taught Personal Development before working for South Western Bell as a Customer Service Representative. She later attended Pan American University where she obtained her real estate and...