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Edward John Broll, 91, passed away peacefully with family on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his home in Corpus Christi. He was born October 13, 1928. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Broll and Rosie Ledwig Broll and his sisters, Sally Broll Walston and Frances Broll Warzecha. Also preceding him were two sons, James Alan Broll, Kenneth Lee Broll, daughter Janice Broll Mims and grandson Dewey Wade Broll. Edward is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Rose Ellen Scheffler Broll. Also surviving him are children Kathleen Broll, Ron Broll (Arlene), Jeff Broll, Dennis Broll (Catja), Grace Karrer (Ken), Trisha Cline (Doug), John Broll, eleven grandchildren and nine...

Clyde Joseph Richter, 89, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 15, 2019. Clyde was born in Alice, Texas, on January 15, 1930 to Charles Frederick and Della Grossman Richter. Clyde served in the U.S. Navy and owned Intra Coastal Enterprises and Richter's Precision Air with his wife, Jackie Richter. As a lifelong Lutheran, Clyde belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church and valued his social and business memberships in the Texas Restaurant Association, the NRA, VFW, American Legion, and Southside Lion's Club. Clyde was passionate about caring for his family and for his community through hard work and acts of service. He enjoyed imparting his love...

Dora Cortez Rodriguez, 87 of Corpus Christi, Texas went to the Lord after a lengthy illness on January 16, 2019. Dora was born to Santiago Cortez and Marcella Trevino Cortez from San Benito, Texas. Dora graduated from San Benito High School and went on to Brownsville Junior College. On September 3, 1954, Dora married the love of her life, Jose Omar Rodriguez. Dora was a bookkeeper with Young and Associates and Cuellar Business Consultants. Her strength was her faith and family. She had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother. Her devotion led her to consecrating her life to the Blessed Mother Thrice Admirable and eventually becoming a Mother's Branch Leader with the Schoenstatt movement. Dora...

Albert P. Perez, age 85, went to be with his Lord peacefully with family by his side on, January 15, 2019. He was born on April 29, 1933 to Pedro and Margarita Pena Perez in Laredo, Texas. Albert served in both the United States Army and Navy. Upon leaving the service, he became an insurance agent for Prudential Life. Albert was among one the first Hispanic police officers to join the Corpus Christi Police Department where he retired after 31 years. At the same time, he was a representative of American Smelting, and he also continued the legacy of his Father's family business, Perez Mattress. Albert also created and owned Perez Properties, which he continued to work until the day he died....

Mary "Betty" Lipstreu passed away June 15, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 16, 1925 to Cy Grett and Mary Davidson Grett. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School and attended Texas A & I University in Kingsville. Betty's grandparents, J.W. and Lillian Davidson, bought the Fulton Mansion and lived there from 1907 to 1943. Betty spent her summers there and attended first grade in Fulton. Betty and Howard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Fulton Mansion on August 2, 1994. Betty was a loving and devoted mother, especially to her youngest son, Scott. She was a member of the Junior League, involved in the Special Olympics Texas...

William W. Keas Jr. of Portland, Tx. passed away June 19, 2018 surrounded by his family following a recent accident. He was born August 4, 1936 in Elk City, Oklahoma to William Wesley Keas, Sr. and Dovie Leath Coley Keas. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Oklahoma before joining the United States Army where he served as a Judge Adjutant General (JAG) out of Fort Hood. Proud of his service to the nation, he reached the rank of Captain. Considered the first Family Law Specialist in Corpus Christi, the Texas Bar recognized and celebrated his 50 years in the legal profession. He achieved the 32nd degree Mason in the Al Amin Shriners organization. He devoted...