All Obituaries

William Stephen Murdock III, 65, passed away on January 13, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. William a.k.a. Billy was born on February 23, 1957 in Buffalo, NY, to William Murdock Jr. and Lila Murdock-Pac. As a young adult, Billy moved to Texas, where he lived out the rest of his days. He found work at chemical plants and excelled for quite some time. He met the love of his life Ethel, on his birthday (which would make it quite hard to forget any anniversaries). Eventually, a serious back...

John Grunenwald, 94, passed away on January 10, 2023, in Corpus Christi , Texas. John Grunenwald was born on January 25, 1928 in Kingston, NY, to John Grunenwald and Frances Grunenwald. John graduated from Kingston High School in 1945 and went on to earn a masters degree in Political Science from the University of Miami in 1971. He started his career as an enlisted Navy Sailor at the age of 17 and went on to advance to the rank of Commander.  John had a long Navy career and...

Nanette Saffell, died on December 30th, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX from a brain tumor. She was only 75 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her passing. Nanette was born on May 8th, 1947. Nanette is survived and missed by her three children, Michael Larson - son, of San Diego, CA, Jody Zuniga - daughter, of Corpus Christi, TX, and Kimberly Faltermeier - daughter, of Grant, CO. Forever cherished and remembered by her twelve grandchildren, Heather, Michael, Matthew Levi,...

Wanda G. Price Maguire, 07/04/1935 - 12/24/2022, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and friend suffered a massive stroke in early October. She passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at the home she shared with her daughter. Wanda is survived by her five children, Doug (Cheryl), Dana, Mike (Beth), Curt (Dana), and Eric (Evelyn). Her three brothers, Tom, John (Nancy) and Mark (Debbie), 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, her best friend Blossom Jeter...

Valee Singute Quijas, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2022. Valee, also known as Wally, was born on September 22, 1944. She was of Thai descent born in the country of Thailand. Valee was a devoted wife to Robert Quijas for 40 years. They met in Japan where he was stationed with the US Air Force. After 5 years dating, they were married on 10/01/1982 and she spent the rest of her life going to different Air Force bases where Robert was stationed until his retirement. After...

Omar Olsen, Jr. age 84, resident of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, December 19, 2022. He was born July 22, 1938 to the late Omar Olsen, Sr. and Olive (Packard) Olsen in Batavia, New York. Omar graduated in 1956 from Batavia High School in Batavia, New York. Omar went on to marry the late Patricia (Perry) Olsen with whom he shared three daughters. He enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aerographer's Mate. Omar...

Patricia Escobedo passed on peacefully at home surrounded by her family at the age of 54. Patricia also know as "Pat" was born on March 23, 1968 to Nestor and Adela Cortez of Gregory, Texas. Pat was an amazing and fierce woman. She loved her family - her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her baby, Chum. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nestor and Adelita Cortez, her brother Nestor "Gordie" Cortez, Jr. and her father-in-law Enrique Escobedo. Left...

Robert "Bob" Houk, 80, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He loved his cats, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and shooting pool. Bob is preceded in death by spouse Diana, mother Dorothy Houk and father Vernel Houk. Bob is survived by son Jeff (Nydia) Reick , granddaughter Kaylee (Matt) Campanico, great-granddaughter Coraline and brother-Dave Houk. Now Bob is finally reunited...

Ken Bartley was born to Charlie and Marjorie Bartley on August 26, 1957 on the US Air Force base in Goosebay Labrador Canada, and departed this earthly life on Friday, December 2, 2022. Ken grew up all over the world as his father was a sergeant in the United States Air Force. Ken joined the United States Marines in 1977, serving until 1983 when he was honorably discharged. Ken studied electronics and became an electronics technician at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. ...

George Michael Dowe, age 71, passed away on November 30, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Portland, TX. George was born on November 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, to Elijah and Harriet Dowe. He grew up on Staten Island and had two sisters, Patricia Charles and Jackie Bianco, both deceased. George joined the US Navy at age 17 and served in Vietnam. He served on small craft in Groton, CT and Guantanamo Bay Cuba. He was stationed on minesweepers in Charleston, SC, San Diego,...