All Obituaries

Carlos Martinez, 39, passed away on May 16, 2022 in Corpus Chrisit, TX Carlos Martinez was born on May 27, 1982 in Gregory, TX, to Antonio Martinez Jr. and Veronica Martinez. He started his career as a General contractor and went on to work for himself as a private contractor for many years[...how_many_years...]. Carlos' life partner is Athena Kolodziej. Athena had 3 children whom Carlos loved as his own, Michael Kolodziej, Rhianna Kolodziej, Maddie Kolodziej. Carlos was best known...

Carlos Lujan Acosta (72) passed away on May 10, 2022, in Gregory, TX. Carlos was born on January 16, 1950 in El Mulato, Chihuahua, to his parents Enrique Pando Acosta and Victoria Lujan Acosta. Carlos graduated from Odessa High School in 1969 and went on to attend Texas Tech University until he was drafted into the Army. He proudly served his country from 1971 to 1976. He began his career as an Instrumentation Technician and worked for Valero Refinery for over 20 years. Carlos married...

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert "Bob" Bruce Simon, 63, of Corpus Christi, Texas, announce his passing on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Bob was born on March 1st, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Brookhaven High School in Columbus, Ohio in 1977. He relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas in 2006. Bob met the love of his life, Terri, in 1979. They knew almost immediately they were soulmates and were married shortly after on October 13, 1979. He was a family man and in...

Joe Rafael Borja, Sr., 79, entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2022. Joe was a blessing to his loving parents Rafael and Teresa Borja; he was born on March 19, 1943 in Mexico City, Mexico, D. F. Joe was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, regularly serving as a parishioner at his church. Joe was employed at Inland Steel Mill as an experienced and respected rigger until his retirement. Joe will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Joe was welcomed into Heaven by his loving parents as...

Margaret Backhurst, age 71, passed away on May 7, 2022. She was born in Great Mills, MD to Harry Dement and Letha Dement. She married William Backhurst of Canton, Ohio on December 15, 1979 and William adopted her son Jason. She was preceded in death by Harry Dement (father), Letha Dement (mother), Wanda Norris (sister), and William Backhurst (husband). She is survived by her sister Hazel Starr and husband Terry their two daughters Maria and Mandi, her sister Joyce Jones, her brother...

Joan DiNovo (nee Casey), 82, passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, in Corpus Christi, TX. Joan was born in Evansville, IN and lived most of her life in the Chicagoland area and her retired years in Coloma, MI. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony; her mother Elsie; her father George; brothers George (Bill) & Michael (Mike) and sisters Margaret (Marge) Deutscher (husband Robert); Betty Piper (husband George) and Carol Whitlock (husband Claude). Joan is survived by her...

Edward Keith Ponish was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, at Spohn Hospital on June 29, 1928, to Coy Houchins Ponish and Mary Teresa McKeon Ponish. He passed away peacefully at home, where he lived with his daughter, Valerie, at the age of 93 on April 23, 2022. He will be remembered and missed as a loving husband, father and family man. He graduated from Saint Joseph's High School in Victoria, Texas, in May of 1945 and attended Victoria Community College and Texas A&M College in...

Kimberly Marie-Ann Satterwhite was born on August 13th 1980, in Corpus Christi, TX. Kim was a graduate of Ray High School and went on to study at Southern Careers for medical assistant. Sunday April 17, 2022 Kim passed unexpectedly in her sleep. She was an amazing person. People would stop to talk to her everywhere she went. She said it was like she had a tattoo on her forehead that said "Come talk to me." She just had a friendly face and she would listen and talk no matter how...

Eugenia (Gina) Gonzales 68 of Bayside, Tx. was living in Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on April 11, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Eugenia is preceded in death by her parents Jesus Martinez Sr, and Josefa H. Martinez, her brother Carlos Martinez, her son Aristeo Isidro Gonzales Sr. and her husband Ramiro Gonzales Sr. Eugenia is survived by her Children Teri Corena Sanchez from Bayside,Tx., and Ramiro(Laura) Gonzales from Bayside Tx., 3 brothers Jesus (Janie) Martinez Jr. from Bayside,...

Allison Jeannette Polsinelli, 76, went home to her Jord Jesus Christ on April 6, 2022. Born in Boise, Idaho and raised in Portland, Oregon, she later lived in California, Japan and Ohio before moving to Rockport 21 years ago. She was Pastor of Come As You Are Worship Center at 4851 N. Hwy 35 for ten years when she and her husband owned Rockport 35 RV Park. She was an evangelist for her faith throughout her life. Allison embraced life and its challenges using her skills and mind to...