All Obituaries

Alfred Mandel, Jr., age 65, was born on December 20, 1953 in Alice, Texas and passed away on October 10, 2019 in a San Antonio hospital. Alfred Mandel was the first of six sons born to Alfred and Connie Mandel. He was the strongest and the fastest of all of the brothers, after being born prematurely and so small that he fit in a shoebox. He grew up in Corpus Christi with his brothers and excelled in all sports, (football, baseball, and track). He was the South Park Junior High Athlete of...

Dorothy Elaine (Wyrick) Zuber, age 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1939 in Freer, Texas to James Arthur and Sylvia (Gross) Wyrick. She worked and retired from Mobile Oil. She enjoyed riding horses, traveling the world, spending summers in Ruidoso, playing bridge, painting and drawing. She loved caring for all animals, including a raccoon, a pet skunk, along with numerous cats, dogs, baby cottontail rabbits, and even a baby...

Cristy Earlene Todd entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old. Cristy was born in Sweetwater, Texas to Bobbie and Earl Bonner. She had worked for many years in the oil and gas industry and later worked for the Alice Independent School District until her retirement; lastly, she was curator of the South Texas Museum in Alice. She enjoyed painting, crafting, bowling, shooting pool, and singing karaoke. Cristy is survived...

Christina Leigh Ellington, age 40, entered peacefully into eternal rest with her family by her side on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Alice, Texas.  She was born in Robstown, Texas on April 14, 1979 to Florence Loraine Yeoman and Charles Ellington.   She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She had a strong spirit that never gave up, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.  She is preceded in death by her father, Charles...

Darlene B. Turner, loving wife, proud mother and grandmother and loyal friend, died on September 8th in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was 72.  Darlene was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1947, daughter of Colonel N.J. and Grace Darlene Berger.  Growing up in a military family, which took her as far as Panama, Darlene graduated from high school in Springfield, Virginia, in 1965, and attended East Carolina University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  While in...

Ernestina G. Guerra, age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1937 to Maria Garza and Enrique Guerra. She enjoyed family gatherings outdoors, spending time at the beach and camping with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gilbert Guerra. Ernestina leaves behind to cherish her memory, four children, Dolores M. (Luis) Garcia of Falfurrias, Eloid G., Jr. (Belinda)...

Carlos Gonzalez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed into his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 60. He was born in Alice, Texas on July 5, 1959 to Antonia and Encarnacion Gonzalez He worked as a floor-hand in the oilfield industry. He was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice. He enjoyed watching his favorite teams - the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers baseball. His free time was spent with his grandchildren and...

Leona Mae Whitson, age 84, made the journey home to be with her Lord on September 9, 2019.  She was born on March 10, 1935 in Floresville, Texas to Katy Schmidt and John Risley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Katy and John Risley, a granddaughter, Abigail Grace Young, and two brothers, Elmer Risley and Carl Risley. Left to cherish their memories of Leona are her husband of 66 years, Joe Whitson of Alice, Texas; two daughters, Debra (Lane) Brooks of Alice, Texas and Karen...

Ruth Revilla Barrientes, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 55. She was born in Alice, Texas on May 7, 1964 to Cruz Lopez Revilla and Lucas Revilla. Ruth loved sports growing up and was very competitive. She was very creative and enjoyed arts and crafts as well as decorating. She was the best cook ever! She cooked for the pure enjoyment while talking and visiting with friends. The loves of her life were her...

Norma Linda Hernandez, age 59, passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born in Taft, Texas to Edelia Rocha Dominguez and Reymundo F. Dominguez. Norma was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed gambling, bingo, attending Friday Night Football games, especially her grandchildren’s games. She enjoyed spending time outdoors. She loved having family Barbecues so...