All Obituaries

Jesus Esmael (Jesse) Garcia passed away on February 12,2021 at the age of 57. He was born December 13,1963 in Olton, Texas. Jesse enjoyed fishing, Camping and BBQ-ing. He was a very hard worker, and he had a very big heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ermelinda Lopez, grandson Arturo V Figueroa, Father Alfredo Garcia, grandmother Juanita Garcia. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother Consuelo Gonzales...

Jennifer Lauren Barnett passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 38. Lauren was born on August 25, 1982 in Austin, Texas. She moved to Corpus Christi in November, 2018. Lauren loved people and she cherished the simple things in life. She was blessed with a beautiful smile, an infectious laugh, the ability to communicate with people of all ages, and a gorgeous singing voice. She was not only a singer, but a great artist. She enjoyed drawing, designing...

Senaida “Nana” Moreno took her first breath of Heaven on February 5, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family. Nana, as she was known, was born on April 10, 1936 to Elogio Ortiz and Luciana Ramirez in Taft, Texas. Living all of her life in Taft, she was married to Edwardo R. Moreno for 68 years until his passing. Together they lived a life of love and happiness and shared a large loving family between them. Nana was known by her friends and family for many things. She will be...

Ben “David” Shipp, 62, loving husband, father and Pop was called home on February 4, 2021. He was born on February 28, 1958 to Cecil and Nina Schaefer Shipp. His final days were spent at home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother. Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 38 years Sandra Shipp of Ingleside, Tx; son, Ben Shipp (Evonne) of Ingleside, Tx; Daughters, Amy Mobley (Zack) of Sumter, SC; Mandy Cruz (Chris) of...

Gerald Maurice Shedd was taken to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021 while he was fishing in the Aransas Pass bay.   Gerald was born to James Richard Shedd and Clara May (Coleman) Shedd on February 17, 1941 in Aransas Pass, Texas. In the 1960’s, Gerald opened up his first Service Station and went on to own many stations in Aransas County.  In addition to being a full service gas station, Gerald was also a great mechanic and was trusted by many in Aransas Pass because...

Paul Moses Moya was sent to be with the lord on January 28,2021. Paul was born to Anita G Moya and Alonzo G Moya in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 17,1977 where he spent most of his life.  Paul loved football with his favorite team being the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, He loved to hear and dance to Conjunto music, taking family vacations and just being with his friends and family. He was a hardworking man and a great provider to his family. If anyone needed help Paul was there to lend a...

Margaret Dana Sampson, 75, of Corpus Christ, TX, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1945 in Bixbee, Arizona. Dana spent her working career in management of mortgage companies. She enjoyed her poodles, gardening, shopping and meeting her friends for lunch. Dana is preceded in death by her parents; Colonel (Ret.) Allan Sampson and Marjorie Sampson. She is survived by her brother; James A. Sampson (Edie); sister, Deborah Davis; and niece Carolyn...

On the morning of January 25, 2021 our loving son, dad, brother, uncle and grandpa passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 67 after a long illness. Jose was born in Rockport, Tx on September 19,1953. He was a Gulf shrimper for most his life. He loved everyone especially all his nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was always ready to help anyone that needed his help. He was a hard worker and tough as nails. Jose was prededed in death by his father Jose Y. Gonzales, brother...

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, loving son, brother, uncle and friend, Bernie Benavides, passed away at the age of 51, after a brief illness. He passed on peacefully surrounded by his family. Bernie was born in Taft, TX on May 4, 1969. He graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1987. He attended the University of Texas in San Antonio and earned his Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. He served on the board of the San Patricio Municipal Water...

Kimberly Ann Bennett Graber, age 57, born February 14, 1963, formerly of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Corpus Christi, TX on January 19, 2021, following a chronic debilitating illness. For Kim, her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. They were her priority and she was always available to babysit and take care of them. Her passion for giving and caring for others guided her studies in health occupation at Texas Women's...