Lynn Austin Baria passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2023. She leaves a huge void in the hearts of her family, her loyal and caring circle of friends, her former students and colleagues at Sanders Elementary, and her fellow worshipers at First United Methodist Church of Corpus Christi, where she was a faithful member and volunteer. Born July 3, 1959 in Abilene, Texas, her family relocated to Corpus Christi when Lynn was eight. One would be hard pressed to find anyone who loved...

Elaine W. Vannoy, age 82, passed away December 3, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1941 to Erwin Wienken and Telene Ingram in Alice, Texas. She was raised in Alice, Texas. She graduated from Alice High School in 1959. Elaine married her husband Fred of 63 years on December 15, 1960. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed going to the racetrack and will always be remembered for her love of laughter, quiet nature, sense of adventure, her devotion to her family and her sense of...

In loving memory of Liza Michelle Olivarez Crain, a devoted wife, caring mother, cherished sister, beloved aunt, and best friend. Her Life was a testament to selflessness and kindness, touching the hearts of those around her with love, understanding, and fierce compassion. She truly was an Angel here on earth. We thank God every day that he shared her beautiful precious soul with us. Her legacy will always be her supreme power to live life to the fullest and make everyone she loved feel...

Irene Mitchell, who cherished her Catholic faith, passed into eternal rest on Friday, December 1 at the age of 93. In 1948 she married Weaver J. Mitchell and together they raised their five wonderful, successful children. A stay at home Mom in the childrens’ early years, she worked hard at being a good homemaker, wife, and mother. During those years she worked part time as a driver for daycare and did home toy sales. Later she worked for Western Steel Co., CCAD, IBEW Federal Credit...

Alicia Tamez Alvarado, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.  She was born on December 16, 1927, to Octavio and Lilia Tamez.  Alicia was raised in Laredo, Texas where she   graduated from Martin High School.  She married her late husband Jose Alvarado Jr. on March 24, 1948 and moved to Corpus Christi, TX.  She retired from Southern Life & Health as a Life Insurance Cashier after 26 years. She was intimately involved in her...

Cecilia N. Maisel, age 96 passed away on Sunday, 26 November 2023, on the Feast Day of Christ the King. She was born on 31 December 1926 to Albert Nelson and Clotilde Garcia in Casper, Wyoming. Her father Albert was a boiler maker and the family moved to Aruba and Texas, then finally settling in Corpus Christi, in the mid-1940s.  During those years Cecilia graduated from Ursuline Academy, Galveston, Texas in 1943 at the age of 16.  She soon entered Nurse training at St....

Anthony (Tony) Ronald DeAmico passed away peacefully November 25, 2023, in Corpus Christi, TX at the age of 84. He is survived by his beautiful bride of 61 years, Gayle Gerbe DeAmico, and his children Linda Phelps of Midland, TX, Stephan DeAmico and Kristine Wilke of Scottsdale, AZ, and Alicia and Jacob Brennan of Temecula, CA. He was also the grandfather of Corrine and Josh Clark, Samantha and Sean Aly, Sadie Phelps, Katie and Vesselin Velev, Michael DeAmico, and Matthew, Joshua and Emma...

Dr. Humberto (Bert) Garcia, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away at his home on November 25th surrounded by his family at the age of 83.  Born to Ana and Rufino Garcia, Jr. on June 7, 1940, in Falfurrias, Texas, Bert graduated from Falfurrias High School and went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin. An avid lover of tennis, Bert played on the varsity team, lettering his freshman year. Graduating from the University of Texas in 1960, he earned a BA with highest honors and was...

Elizabeth Ruth Espinoza, beloved 61 year old daughter of Mary Helen Espinoza and the late Fred Espinoza Sr., passed away on November 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by her brother Fred Espinoza Jr. and is survived by her brother Edward Moya Espinoza. She was born on February 1, 1962 in Beeville, Texas where she attended Our Lady of Victory parochial elementary school. She then moved to Corpus Christi, Texas and attended the Ada Wilson Hospital for Crippled Children, and then mainstreamed...

Elayne Schmidt, age 84, went to be with her Lord on November 24, 2023.  She was born in New Jersey and moved to Midland, Texas with her husband in 1976.  They later moved to Corpus Christi in 1999.  She served as a Special Education teacher both in Midland and in Corpus Christi and directed children's drama and musical activities in the public schools and her church congregations.  She played the marimba since childhood and spent several years playing...