Obituaries

Kathleen June Williams passed away June 22, 2022 at the age of 98. She was born on June 6, 1924 in Desdemona, Texas. She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her love and giving nature and love of family. Kathleen was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was a devout Christian and read her Bible every day. She loved and enjoyed teaching Kindergarten and Bible School to young children at the church. She is preceded in death by her husband...

Rosalinda T. Barrera, loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and aunt was called to the Lord on June 21, 2022. She was born on November 13, 1955, in Laredo, Texas. She was the oldest of three children born to Elsa Chapa and Raul Trevino Sr. She graduated from Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, Tx. in 1974. On January 8, 1977, she married the love of her life Casimiro A. Barrera. They moved to Houston where she graduated from the University of Houston in December 1980....

Emma Solis Gomez, 87 years old, passed away on June 19,2022. She was born on July 10,1934 to Jesus G. and Cristina P. Solis, in Alice, Texas. She was raised in Hebbronville, Texas, where she also attended school. Emma was the 5th child of 7 children. She was the last surviving child of the family, her brothers and sisters, having passed away, some more recently and others in earlier years. She will always be remembered for her caring nature; love of collecting antiques; crafting, as well...

Roland Henry Patrick passed away on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. He died in Corpus Christi, Texas after a lengthy illness. He courageously fought hard, but God decided his body had been through enough and called him home. I am sure he ran through the gates of Heaven and, finally did not feel any pain. I know his mother held him tight, and with tears of joy said, “I have been waiting for you.” His Father, Grandmother, and brother reached out their hands and welcomed him. What an...

Henry M. Osobase, age 67, passed away on June 18, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1955 to Michael and Omonigho Osobase in Nigeria and raised in Ekpoma. Henry was married to Gloria J. Osobase for 43 years and was employed by CCC Group. He loved spending time with family and going on vacations with Gloria. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will always be remembered for his devotion to his family and will be missed dearly. Henry was blessed to find the love of this...

Lillian Stair Schroeder McClendon, age 97, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born October 23, 1924 in Luling, Texas to Waldemar John Schroeder and Lillian Stair Schroeder. She graduated from Luling High School in the ‘Class of 42’ as a salutatorian. After graduation she went to work for Humble Oil and Refining Co. She was later transferred to the district office in Corpus Christi. She met and married Louis McClendon, the love of her life, on April 8, 1948. After working...

Jeffery Wayne Strickland passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born October 24, 1950 in Victoria, TX to Wayne and Betty Strickland. He graduated from HM King high school where he acquired his lifelong nickname Turkey. He later met and married his wife, Karen, in 1975. Their 46-year marriage included raising their two children, Nannette & Justin. Jeff was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Jeff’s professional life was spent in refineries and maintenance until...

Isaac Jaime Benavides Jr., age 91, passed away June 16, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1931 to Isaac and Julia Benavides in Falfurrias, Texas. Isaac attended St. Mary’s University and A&I University in Kingsville. He enlisted in the Marines from January 1951 through 1954. He ranked as Sargent and during his time of service he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal, Korean Service Medal with two stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct...