Obituaries

Ruth Snyder was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on August 15, 2022 at the age of 65. Her battle with cancer displayed her ability to remain courageous and full of faith in the midst of life’s challenges. Ruth was born in Robstown, Texas to Isaac and Eustolia Salas. As the oldest daughter, she was a second mother to her eleven siblings and all those around her. After graduating from Ray High School in 1975, she received an associate degree...

Patricia Jacques Kluge passed away on August 12, 2022. Patricia (Pat) was born on August 25, 1934 in Brownsville, Texas. Pat developed a love and talent for music, particularly piano, at a young age. She continued enjoying her passion of music and performing throughout her lifetime. Pat was an active member of Unity by the Sea Spiritual Center in Flour Bluff, where she acted as their church pianist. In addition to her love of music, Pat also developed a passion for growing cactus and...

Jann B. Revis went to be with the Lord on August 10th, 2022. She was born Jann Burdette Pace on October 7th, 1931 in Hendersonville, N.C. to Richard and Matilee Pace. She had 3 brothers and one sister, Richard Jr., Talmadge, Harold and Nedral. Her father was a Baptist preacher. She and her family are devout Christians. She graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1949. In July 1956 she married Ronald K. Revis and they were married 55 years until his death in November 2011. They had one son,...

James “Jim” Ovid Atkins passed from this life on Sunday, August 7th, 2022. Jim was born in Marshall, Texas on April 30, 1947 to Felton and Dorris Atkins. The family moved to Corpus Christi in 1956 where Jim attended public schools Wilson Elementary, Hamlin Junior High, and W.B. Ray High School before going to the University of Texas at Austin to earn his BBA in Finance. Growing up, Jim was heavily involved in Scouting, earning his Eagle Scout Award as a member of Troop 11...

Jeanette Hoover age 87, passed away August 4th, 2022. She was born on September 4th 1934 to Finis and Mamie Bugg in Big Spring, Texas. She was raised in Corpus Christi and graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1952. She was an outstanding Artist and received many awards for her work. Jeanette was married to Jack Hoover for 62 years. She was a loving mother of 4 children; Howard Hoover, Kara Watson, Jackie Meadows, and Dawn Brown. 1 daughter in-law Norma Hoover. She was a devout Christian...

Joseph C. Hirsch, age 25, passed away on August 3, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1996 to Christian and Antonia Hirsch in New York City. He was raised in Glen Head, NY. He graduated from St Mary’s HS in Manhasset, NY and Adelphi University in Garden City, NY in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology. Joseph had several managerial jobs in the past and was actively being recruited by Intuitive Medical. Joseph was also an ardent...

Virginia Lee Vaughan died peacefully at home in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 2, 2022. She was born on June 21, 1921, in Frederick, Oklahoma, to Charles Penn Hussey and Fannie Evans Hussey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Dr. O.B. Vaughan, and her siblings: Clyde Hussey, Earl Hussey, Jo Ella Hussey Haines, and Franklin Hussey. She is survived by her daughters: Dr. Janet Vaughan and Dr. Monte Vaughan Cooper (Michael H. Cooper JD), grandchildren: Kurt Arnold, JD...

On August 1, 2022 Fidel peacefully entered his eternal home with our Lord and Savior surrounded and embraced by his loving family. He was 89.    Fidel was born in Corpus Christi on April 24, 1933 to Rufino Trevino and Rosa Balboa Trevino, in to a large, close family of 6 brothers and sisters and 4 very close cousins who were like siblings. After graduating from Roy Miller in 1952 he loyally served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his youth he really...

James R. Harris (“Jim”) was born on May 9, 1931, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the only child of Paul Arthur Harris and Edythe Weber Harris. Jim attended Indiana University and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity where he served as president. He was graduated in 1953, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and received a commission in the United States Air Force. He met Betty Jo Fisher on a blind date in Dallas, Texas. Within the year, they married...

Ava Mae Buchi Tollett, of Corpus Christi, Texas, ascended to Heaven on Saturday, July 30, 2022, with family members at her side. She was 93 years of age. Ava was born January 20,1929 in San Antonio, Texas to William and Laura Buchi. She graduated from Harlandale High School in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart, Tommy Tollett, in 1948 and was blessed with 5 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ava & Tommy raised their children in Corpus Christi. They...