All Obituaries

Rosario “Rosie” Infante Luna, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Alice, TX.  She was born on December 24, 1956 in Alice, TX to Fidel Infante and Cristina Rodriguez Rosario was married for 47 wonderful years to the love of her life, Rene Luna, Sr. She was a devoted homemaker who loved to watch football and was a big Houston Texan fan. Rosario loved to shop for purses and jewelry, but her greatest joy was...

Alejandro Estrada, Sr., age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born in Brownfield, TX on October 16, 1958 to Simon Estrada and Eliberta Cardona Estrada. Alejandro was a craftsman by trade at Home Port in Ingleside for 19 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family out at the ranch and meeting up every Sunday to play volleyball at Collier Park. Alejandro was a loving husband, father grandfather, brother,...

Jose O. Gonzales, Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born on February 2, 1948, in Mathis, Texas to Martin Gonzales and Santos Ortiz Gonzales. Jose attended Del Mar College on June 21, 1968, where he earned an Automotive Mechanics Degree. He went on to work for Gulf Star Foundry for 28 years as Plant Foreman. Jose mastered many crafts such as; Master Welder, fabricator, farming, ranching, carpentry, and he was a...

Peggy Jean Cunningham, age 85, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Corpus Christi, TX.  She was born on February 18, 1936, in Bishop, TX to Edwin Gerland and Genita Hethcoat Gerland. Peggy was the former owner of the South Texas Crossroads Telephone Directory, Victoria Business Magazine, and Magical Moments. Peggy lived her life in the service of others as an American Red Cross Volunteer, a member of the Rotary Club, and was the Founder of the Adoption Awareness...

Amadeo Lozano, Jr., age 82, passed in peace on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Beeville, TX on November 6, 1938 to Amadeo Lozano, Sr. and Trinidad Longoria Lozano. Amadeo enjoyed spending time with his friends, eating all kinds of sweet treats, the fresh outdoors, and attending the Fiesta in San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita Garcia Lozano; parents, Amadeo, Sr. and Trinidad Lozano; brother, Samuel Lozano and sister, Sylvia...

Mattie Doris Brandt, age 95, passed in peace at home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born in Bentonville, to Thomas Jefferson Adams and Ida Ingram Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diane Brown; grandson, Matthew Grossman; great-granddaughter, Makayla Scott; brothers, Marion Adams, Marvin Adams, and Arnold Adams; and sister, Bernice Foster. Mattie is survived by her loving children, Judy Grossman of Alice, Nolan (Cindy) Brandt of Orange Grove, Belinda (Weldon)...

Joe Manning Whitson passed at home and in peace on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Joe left his temporary home on earth for the beauty of his final home in heaven. He was born in Alice on May 2, 1930 to Joe and Vesta Whitson. He met the love of his life, Leona, when he met her at church and it was love at first sight. They married in August 1953. Joe began his career as a carpenter’s helper but spent most of his working life at Celanese Chemical Company. He was a man who could build or fix...

Joe Douglas Raska of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Austin, TX.  He had fought a long, courageous battle after complications from foot surgery.  Doug graduated from Agua Dulce High School in 1991, then earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from UTSA.  He found electrical work more appealing, and he was working as an electrician in Austin until May 2021, when he became ill.  Doug loved to fish, and he was looking forward to fishing and...

Juan G. Rodriguez, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1941, in Edna, Texas to Juan T. Rodriguez, Sr. and Erlinda Garcia. Juan spent many years on the road doing what he loved and knew best, driving. He started his truck driving career with Harkin’s Drilling Company at an entry level position and quickly rose up through the ranks in the oilfield business. Juan later moved on to work with Brick...

Esmeralda Chapa Gonzalez, age 70, passed away, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in San Antonio, TX.  She was born on November 27, 1950, in Benavides, TX to Viterbo Chapa and Ernestina Salinas Chapa. Esmeralda was an educator for many years who enjoyed sewing, making blankets for her family members, playing board and card games, and especially having family gatherings. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who...