Obituaries

Relentless jokester, cultural crusader, fierce family man, and ruthless champion of those on the outside, Rene Rodriguez was a natural-born David-versus-Goliath victor. Rene’s larger than life leadership forever enriched our local, state, and national landscape. His impact remains immeasurable. Rene Rodriguez negotiated life's terms until the end. At 68 years of age, he drew his final breath on May 16, 2021, at 5:45 p.m., following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on January 26, 1953,...

Opal Geraldine Mires Tice of Corpus Christi peacefully met her Savior on May 14, 2021.   Opal was born on February 27, 1924, in Taft, TX to Veola (Brundrett) and Arthur E. Mires.  She attended school in Rockport, Gregory, and graduated from Corpus Christi High School.  Opal married her high school sweetheart, Jimmy Dick Tice, and together they raised five children: Nancy, Debby, Geri, Jimmy, and Melody. Throughout her life, Opal quietly (and not so quietly) encouraged and supported...

Sherry Lynn Corbin, age 77, passed away May 12, 2021. She was born on July 5, 1943 to Milton L. Corbin and Georgia K. Corbin in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. Her father was in the military so they moved to multiple A.F. Bases, she graduated from Harmon A.F. Base in Newfoundland, Canada in 1962. During high school, Sherry was involved in Girls Athletic Association, Alpha Beta Phi, Radio Club, and Yearbook Staff. Some awards she received were: Y Women in Careers Award, Texas...

Opal Pollard, lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, entered eternal life on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1928 and was the only daughter of Opal Parker Back and Guy Huber. Opal spent a majority of her life in Corpus Christi, except for a few years in Victoria, Texas. She met the love of her life, Floy Lee (Brother) Pollard, in Corpus, Texas after he returned from service in WWII. They were married in 1946 until his death in 1985. While raising 3 sons, she also devoted...

Beatrice Fling, age 49, passed away May 8, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1972 to Mary Ann Mendez and Ernesto Mendez in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she was raised and graduated from Miller High School in 1990. Beatrice married her husband, Larry Fling of 22 years on March 12, 1999. She will always be remembered for her devotion to family and friends, her contagious laugh, and her love for the Dallas Cowboys. She is preceded in death by her father, Ernesto Mendez and brother, David...

Lynda Faye Bauldree, age 75, went to be with her Lord on May 7th, 2021. She was born Lynda Faye Connally on December 12, 1945 in Corpus Christi to Charles and Lucille Connally. She married Don Bauldree in 1961 and had three children: Laura Ashcraft of Corpus Christi (married to Billy), Bryan Bauldree of Dallas (married to Susan) and Danny Bauldree of Corpus Christi. Lynda’s early career involved managing at both Texas Star and Billup’s Petroleum. She then worked at HEB and...

Roland Mabagos Chiapoco, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021 at the age of 57 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on August 1, 1963 in Manila, Philippines. He was the fifth oldest, amongst the 9 children, of Eugenio Chiapoco and Consuelo Mabagos, who are both deceased.  He was survived by his six siblings, Albert, Tes, Henry, Je, Vicky, and Rose including in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews. He received his formal education from University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines with...

Our dearly beloved, sainted mother, Rosemarie T. Pye, age 92, entered the Kingdom of Heaven, on May 6th, 2021, where she was welcomed by a multitude of family and friends. She was born on August 28, 1928 to William Joseph Richards and Pauline Mormino in St. Augustine, Florida. As an only child, she enjoyed the attention of a large, Italian, extended family and spent much of her childhood enjoying the beaches, fishing with her father and cooking with the family. She reportedly graduated from...

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Gerald (Gerry) Kipp, loving father of two children, grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of one, passed away at the age of 83. Gerry was born on July 27, 1937 in Moline, Illinois to Conrad Kipp and Ruth Lindbeck. On December 12, 1959, he married Gretchen Gay Gunter. They reared two daughters, Kelly and Jackie. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa in 1962 and his MBA from Central Michigan University in 1980....