All Obituaries

Jill Loraine Milner Livingston, 62 passed away on May 26, 2023 surrounded by family.  She was born on November 21, 1960 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Jerry and Betty Milner. Jill was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and mother.  She was as smart as a whip, sharp as a tack, and had a fierce passion for living life to the fullest. In becoming a mother to Daryl Hannah, she found her true calling.  Taking care of others is what Jill did best.  Being from the bay area,...

Dennis Ray Huff, age 81 passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born March 29, 1942 in Alice, Texas to Herbert and Bertha Huff.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Dennis was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alice, Texas for over 50 years. He was a compressor mechanic for Houston Natural Gas Corporation/ Enron for 23 years and worked for CSI up until his retirement.  On any given day, you could find...

Wilma C. Slayton, age 86 passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Alice, Texas. She was born on February 14, 1937 to Pedro Cantu and Aurora Saenz in Realitos, Texas. Wilma had a true servant's heart that touched the lives of many others. As an office manager for many years, she was able to demonstrate true greatness by serving others. Wilma had a HEART of gold and loved her family and friends fiercely.   She loved spending time with her children...

Juanita Canas, age 71, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Alice, Texas. She was born September 15, 1951 in San Diego, Texas to Antonio and Antonia Canas, Sr. Jane was a very sweet and loving person. She loved to pray the rosary everyday at 3:00 PM, embroider, watching baseball, especially the Houston Astros, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. She loved to cook her famous fried chicken and sweet tea. She was always cooking for her babies, Ruben and Mark and play Chalupa...

Loretta Jean Hitt Gwosdz, age 82, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1940, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Willie Mae Hunt Hitt and Harmon Jackson Hitt, Sr.  She was a graduate of Miller High School in 1958.  Loretta met Emerick Edward Gwosdz when she was introduced to him by her best friend, Ann, who was dating his cousin, Clinton Wostal. They were married on January 31, 1959, at Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Corpus...

Ernest A. Bolland, age 98, of Bishop, Texas passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023.  He was born on July 27, 1924, in Bishop, TX to John Henry and Sophie Elling Bolland.  He was baptized by W.P. Urban on August 17, 1924, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, TX.  He was confirmed in his faith on March 21, 1937, at St. Paul Lutheran Bishop.  He graduated from Bishop High School in 1941. In September 1941, he enrolled at Texas A & M University where he was a member of...

Ray Lamar Koenning, age 76, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023 at his ranch. He was born on August 11, 1946 at P&S Hospital in Alice, Texas to Anton Louie and Selma Fuhrken Koenning.   He grew up and attended school in Agua Dulce, Texas with his parents and siblings.  In his youth, he was an avid athlete and participated in football, basketball, and track.  He graduated in 1965 from Agua Dulce High School and went to work for Whataburger of Alice, serving as a...

David P. Chapa, age 70 of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his Family on Monday, May 8, 2023.  He was born January 27, 1953, in Alice, Texas to Gabriel and Lydia (Lilia) Chapa.  David was a proud Coyote graduate of Alice High School Class of 1971.  He continued his education as a graduate of Texas A&I University-Kingsville for Marketing and University of Texas-Brownsville for Accounting.  He married his darling, Graciela Liguez Chapa, in 1974...

Our beloved mother Helma Lina Currie passed away on May 2nd in Alice, Texas at the age of 96, after a long and full life.  She was born December 7, 1926, in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Germany to Karl Hermann Böhnlein and Lina Maria Pauline Weber Böhnlein. In Germany, Helma met JT Currie and at the age of 21, she came to America to be married.  After the marriage, she began to learn and speak more fluent English.  After some time, she adapted to the foods, clothing, and...

Troy Grisham passed away on May 1, 2023 in Alice, Texas at the age of 64. He was born on August 3, 1958 to Virgil & Irene Grisham, the youngest of 4 children. Troy is survived by his Siblings, Lynda Nalley of Seguin, TX, Jamie Wieland of Victoria, & Matt Grisham of Premont. His Nieces & Nephews, Becky Wiley (Scott) of New Braunfels, TX, Randy Ballard (Kimberlie), Britney Luna (Javier), Trey Nalley all of Seguin, TX. Jay Matt Grisham of Midlothian TX & Jason Grisham (Kathy)...