Obituaries

Frank Russell Battaglia of Corpus Christi passed away peacefully at home amidst the love and comfort of family to be with his Heavenly Father at age 78.  Frank was born on December 16, 1941, in Lake Charles, LA, to Robert and Bertha Battaglia, as the second youngest of four siblings. Growing up in a deeply devout Catholic and entrepreneurial household, Frank learned early in life the importance of faith, family, and hard work, priorities he lived by throughout...

Charlene Denney, age 87, she passed away on November 27, 2020. She was born on November 23, 1933 to John & Elberta Brown in Sweetwater, Texas. She married Lafon Denny, her husband for 16 years, on May 22, 2004. Charlene Denney was preceded in the death by her parents - Elberta and John Brown, siblings - John Brown, Helen Brown, Ansell Brown, Randle Brown and Weldon Brown, husbands: Felton Word, James W Crow, Lawrence Lutes, and LaFon Denney,  and granddaughter - Christy Crow Charlene...

Robert B. “Robby” Cantu Jr., unexpectedly passed away on November 25, 2020.  He was 70 years old. Born on October 19, 1950, Robby grew up in the Wiggins neighborhood and went to Roy Miller High School. He attended Del Mar College and became a hairstylist for over 40 years. He will be remembered for his fun and humorous personality, love and dedication to his family, and loyalty to his lifelong friends. He would say "Real Friends are like Diamonds. They Last Forever." He was full...

On November 25th, 2020, our sweet angel, Michelle Wright, earned her wings and was lifted to the heavens. Michelle Marie Wright, born Feb. 1, 1966, passed away suddenly after an unexpected illness. She was a graduate of Carrol High School. She is preceded in her death by her mother and father, Paul and Emma Wright, sister, Teresa Wright and Uncle George Pritchard. As a free spirit, Michelle enjoyed life and all of Gods creations. She shared in those each day with the love of her life, her...

Judge John A. Cox (retired), 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. John was born on January 27, 1931 in Waco, Texas to John F. and Minnie (Holcomb) Cox. He served over two decades in the U. S. Navy. He then served with both the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office and the Pct. 8 Constable’s Office.  He then ran for the Pct. 8 Justice of the Peace Office. He won in an incredibly close race and took office in January 1975.  During his first term...

Abner James “A.J.” Dunn, 98 of Floresville, Texas passed away on 23 November 2020 peacefully at his home with his loving wife, Grace, by his side. A.J. Dunn was born in Corpus Christi on 23 October 1922. He dropped out of high school and tried to join the Navy at 17 but was not allowed to join until October 1940. A.J. is preceded in death by his parents Rufus & Ruby Dunn; wife of 60 years Claudine Dunn; brother Bill Dunn and sister Mary Dunn Cutler. A.J. is survived by his wife Grace...

R. Jay reining passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, from Covid Pneumonia. Jay was an extraordinary husband, father and grandfather, brother and uncle, cousin and friend. He was born in Pasadena, California, grew up in Rumson, New Jersey, and graduated from Memorial Senior High School in Houston, Texas. Jay was a life-long Texas Longhorn, having graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas, at Austin and was a member of the...