Maxwell P Dunne Funeral Services

Shelley Diane Holland Cowart went home to be with our heavenly Father on December 6, 2021. She was born to WL Holland, Jr. and Nina Marie Tilley on March 9, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband Ron Cowart; her parents; and her brother James Holland. She is survived by her children Glenn Davis (Katy, Texas), Dr. Richard Cowart and wife Bonny (Corpus Christi, Texas); Stacey Cowart Rugh (College Station, Texas); grandsons Justin Davis (Houston); Grant Cowart (Corpus Christi); Cameron Rugh (College Station) ; brother Greg Holland and wife Debbi (Bandera, Texas) and sister Jackie Watson (Sparks, Nevada). She also had numerous nieces and nephews. Shelley...

My loving husband, Arturo (Arthur) A. Valdez, Jr., passed to a more beautiful life on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Art was born on February 16, 1947 to Arturo A. Valdez, Sr. and Maria de Jesus Garcia Valdez in Hebbronville, Texas. Art graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 1965 and attended Del Mar College and Texas A&I University. In 1969, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed overseas during the Vietnam Era, specializing as a radio intercept analyst in Turkey and Thailand. He married his wife, Zulema A. Valdez, on March 16, 1970, and they spent 51 wonderful years together. Following his tour of duty, he worked for H.E.B. as a computer programmer for many years. After...

Anne Heaner Glenn Born Feb 3, 1941 to Annie Starck Heaner and William Ernest Heaner in Brownsville, Texas. Anne graduated high school at Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro, Virginia, attended the University of Texas where she was a Kappa Alpha Theta and graduated the University of Georgia in 1962. Following a return to Brownsville she worked for her father at Heaner Lumber Company then for the development company that created Valley Inn and Country Club and Rancho Viejo Country Club. Following a stint at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce she owned and operated a travel agency in Harlingen for 23 years. She was active in the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Club in the valley and served on the board of...

JUAN ANTONIO CANTU, age 68, gained his wings on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Juan was born on August 22, 1952, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico but lived his adolescent years in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from J.W. Nixon High School in 1972 and joined the Army shortly after. After nearly two years of service, Juan was honorably discharged on March 14, 1974. Juan worked with the Corpus Christi Army Depot as an Airframes Sheet Metal Mechanic and later as a QC Inspector. Juan retired from CCAD in 2011. In retirement, Juan and San Juanita relocated to Palm Coast, Florida and gained a second family with the wonderful friends and neighbors they met along the way. While in Florida Juan enjoyed...

Edith Deytz Guevara, 65, of Brownsville, Texas passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 19, 2020. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on May 29, 1955 to Maria de Lourdes Deytz Guevara and Ernesto Deytz Mendoza. She attended Villa Maria High School and the University of Texas at Brownsville. Ms. Deytz worked at BISD Adult Continuing Education. She enjoyed traveling, listening to music, dancing and she loved her Mexican heritage. She was a long time member of St. Luke Catholic Church. Ms. Deytz is survived by her two daughters, Edith L. Cano Deytz and Maria Jose Cano Deytz. She is also survived by siblings, Ernesto Deytz Guevara and his wife Cecilia Deytz Amarillas, Maria de Lourdes...

Mary Davila Martinez Our beautiful mother has received her angel wings. Wrapped in her Blessed Mother's arms, she has entered the heavenly kingdom. Rest in joyful peace, Mom. Mary D. Martinez was born February 10, 1921 in Brownsville, Texas to Jose and Josefa Davila. She died peacefully on June 7, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas with two of her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gonzalo S. Martinez, her brothers, Alfredo Davila, Joe (Lupe) Davila, David (Lupita, Mary) Davila, Adolph (Anna Marie) Davila, and Robert (Adelina) Davila, her sister, Guadalupe (Jose) Rodriguez, and her son-in-law Don Roland. She is survived by her daughters and...

Sister Mary Juliane Kuntscher (Rosalie Marie), second of ten children (six daughters and four sons), was born January 12, 1937, to Frank John and Margaret Marie Remlinger Kuntscher in Vattmann, Texas and died peacefully in Corpus Christi, March 22, 2020. Rose Marie studied under the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of Consolation School, second through eighth grades. She attended Riviera High School during her first three years, then transferred to Incarnate Word Academy, where she graduated in 1955 as Valedictorian. August 14 of that year she entered Incarnate Word Convent, professing first vows June 3, 1957, and perpetual vows August 14, 1960. Sister's...

Monsignor Thomas Patrick McGettrick, better known as Father Tom or Uncle Tom, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 87 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Thomas, Bridie, Beryl, Colette, Gerard, Joseph, David, and sister in law Rita. Father Tom, the second of fifteen children, was born on April 18th, 1932 in Belfast Northern Ireland. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1956 at St. Peter's Seminary in Wexford, Ireland and emigrated to serve the Church in Texas. For almost 64 years he ministered in McAllen, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Three Rivers, Robstown, Sinton and Arteaga, Mexico. Father Tom often said that his happiest years...

Anton Carl "Tony" Dirksmeyer, Age 92, formerly of Duncanville, Texas passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Ann Dirksmeyer. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Karl and Vivian Dirksmeyer and Paul and Cyndi Dirksmeyer, as well as four grandchildren, Christopher, Meri, Erik and Kevin. A Memorial Service will be conducted on October 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 808 Louisiana Ave, Corpus Christi, Texas, phone #361-884-4041.

Father Thomas P. O'Donovan, 77, a priest with the Diocese of Corpus Christi since July 27, 1970, died on September 6, 2019. He was Born to Dermot and Joan O'Donovan in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland on March 12, 1943. Father O'Donovan studied philosophy with the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Leap, County Cork from 1961-1964. He studied theology at St. Patrick's College, Carlow Diocesan Seminary from 1966-1970. He was ordained in the Cathedral of The Assumption in Carlow, Ireland on June 6, 1970. His first assignment was Assistant Pastor at St. Gertrude in Kingsville in 1970. He served as assistant pastor at Our Lady of Refuge in Refugio, St. Peter and Cathedral in Corpus Christi,...

July 22, 1941 - August 19, 2019 Ronald (Ronnie) Eugene Cowart passed away surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Houston, Texas to John Luther Cowart and Zera Zell Miles Cowart. He worked for the National Cash Register (NCR) Corporation for thirty-five years in Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Peoria, Illinois. He retired in Corpus Christi and became a fishing guide. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-nine years Shelley Holland Cowart, his mother Zera Cowart, sons Dr. Richard E. Cowart and wife Bonny, and Glenn Davis; his daughter Stacey Cowart Rugh; sister Connie Cowart Cadle; grandsons Grant Cowart, Cameron Rugh and Justin Davis; nieces...

Eduardo Hinojosa was born on September 10,1935 in Rio Grande City, Texas and passed away on May 19,2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Eudaldo and Felicia Hinojosa and brother Alfonso. He is survived by his loving wife Ann of 48 years, son Edward (Karin) and daughter Yvonne (Don Oliver), grandchildren (Hambleton, Abigail, Edward and Olivia) and brother Victor Hinojosa. Eduardo earned his Master's Degree from Corpus Christi State University. He was the first Hispanic Game Warden in Texas. Ed retired as the Director of the Foster Grandparent program at the Corpus Christi State School. His lifetime career was a rancher at Rancho LaFe. Ed, or Pow, as his grandchildren affectionately...

Orene Grace Buffaloe,84, passed away on March 4, 2019, after suffering a long illness. Born April 1, 1934 in Isabella County, Michigan to Iris Rose Jones Beard and Arthur Beard. Orene "Grace" was an entrepreneur bringing "Pipe Creations" an outdoor furniture manufacturer to Corpus Christi. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, one brother and one sister. She leaves behind two children Brian Norwood and Julie Harris (Darryl) of Corpus Christi, Texas; one grandchild Kaitlyn Norwood of Greer, South Carolina; one sister Betty Beard of Corpus Christi, Texas and numerous cousins, nephews, close childhood and local friends. She was considered Mom to Ron and Jody Kalla of Dallas,...

On the rainy day of February 19, 2019 at 10:32 a.m., God received the greatest angel of all, Margarita Torres. After Margarita was diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer, she was able to use her newly bound wings to fly into Gods open arms leaving a loving sister Dora Pompa and caring brother-in-law Charles Pompa. Margie was the name that her niece and nephews would call her. Margie instilled strong work ethic and resilience into Lisa, Charles, Jason, and Justin Pompa giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed in life. Margie will be forever remembered by her family of eight sisters, three brothers, her extended family, and dear friends. Margie enjoyed listening to classic...

Sandra Elaine Taylor (nee Back) joined her parents Virginia and Everett Ahrens in God's grace on December 7, 2018. Sandi was born on August 2, 1940, in Kingfisher, OK. She is a descendent of the Back, Purdue and Halsted families, pioneers of the Kingfisher area. As a dedicated Navy wife and mother, Sandi lived in many global locales, including Guam, Alaska, and Japan. She returned to Texas, making Corpus Christi her final home. She enjoyed crafting, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandi was also preceded in death by Raymond Back (biological father). She is survived by her three daughters Brandy Hoffman, Dana (Andy) Guajardo, and Beth (James)...

Gary Ryan Davenport died suddenly on October 22, 2018 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 43. Ryan was born on September 25, 1975 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a strong-willed child who was fearless and loved debating his point of view. As a youth, Ryan struggled in school, but he excelled in sports. He played Little League Baseball and competed in the Swim Team State Championships twice. By the time he reached adulthood he had overcome his academic struggles. He graduated at the top of his Paramedic Class in 1998; in 2016 he graduated from Del Mar College with an Associate Degree in Psychology and was within 1 year of obtaining his bachelor's degree in Psychology. He held a 4.0 GPA,...

Robert Milton Veselka, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born August 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, to Bohumil and Josephine (Vasko) Veselka. Robert graduated from Elkhart High School, in Elkhart, Indiana; class of 1949. He then joined the U.S. Navy in 1949, served at N.A.S. Kingsville, receiving an honorable discharge in 1953. By trade Robert worked as an electrician for 30 years. He built and raced dragsters and funny cars and was well known in the early days of NHRA. Robert built one of the first funny cars in the 1966. He owned and operated several fitness centers, was in the car stereo business, and a boat captain. In the late 1980's, Robert moved to Port...

Brenda Wright Thomas, who loved God with all her heart and her neighbor as herself, died on September 26, 2018, of cancer, at her home in Corpus Christi. She is survived by her husband, Norm Thomas, and her son, Frazar Wright Thomas. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Corpus Christi, on October 19th, at noon. In lieu of flowers, she asks that you send donations to Childfund International.

On August 27, 2018, with heavy hearts we lost the most loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Juan always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He lived his life exactly the way he wanted to, visiting neighbors and making new friends everywhere he went. His smile and laughter will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him. Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Alicia as well as his two brothers Joe (Tiny) and Robert Garza. He leaves behind two brothers Andrew (Virginia) Garza and Raymond Garza, and one sister Alma Pena, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Maxwell P. Dunne...

Mark Talman Haymaker of Refugio, Texas entered this life on December 5, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas and departed for a better life on June 14, 2018 at Spohn Hospital Trauma Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was predeceased by his grandparents James Edward & Nettie Elizabeth Talman of Refugio, Texas. He is survived by his mother Iva Nell Haymaker of Refugio, Texas; his aunt Vivian Joseph of Victoria, Texas; many cousins including Holly (Randy) Schilling of South Lyon, Michigan and their children, Joanna (Tommy) Duncan of Chappell Hill, Texas and their children, and his favorite four-legged friend Silver Dollar. Mark's request was to be cremated. There will be a private family...

Josephine Gilbert Palmer, 104, of Corpus Christi, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born December 31, 1913 in Fairfield, Connecticut. She received an RN degree at the University. She then married Robert L Gilbert, Sr. in 1932 and moved to Harlingen, McAllen, Robstown and settled in Corpus Christi. She received her bachelor's degree at Texas A&I and her master's degree at Texas A&M. She and her husband Bob traveled the world. After he passed, she met and married Bill Palmer. She is survived by her grandson, Robert L Gilbert, III, granddaughter, Anna Theobold and various cousins and grandchildren. A homecoming celebration will be held on Saturday,...