All Obituaries

Bonnie Lee Haner, age 105, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in the Aberdeen community of Corpus Christi, Texas on February 15, 1914 in the home of her parents, Belle Laughlin Clark and Walton Chandler Clark. In 1934, Bonnie, along with her sister, Louise Clark and her mother, graduated from Texas A & I College in Kingsville, Texas. Bonnie, her mother and two sisters all became teachers. After teaching in the...

James William (Bill) Lynn, Jr. was born on August 25, 1939 in Alice, Texas and passed away on November 18, 2019 in Fredericksburg, Texas, at the age of 80. He was the son of James W. and Jacqueline V. Lynn, and the brother of Jackie Lynn Tilley and Clifton DeWitt Lynn. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne, of Fredericksburg; daughter, Jamie Page of Fredericksburg, Texas and son, Brent Lynn (Jay Jay) of Plainview, Texas. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Lyndsey Page,...

Naomi Janelle “Jan” Bell Corgey was born on October 30, 1948 in Pensacola, Florida to Felix Amos Bell, Sr. and Frances Jeanette Garrett Bell. She went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, her oldest sister, Marcia Adair Ingledue, and her youngest brother, George Paul Bell. She graduated high school in 1966 from Pensacola Technical High School with a license in cosmetology; then joined the U. S. Army and became an X-ray...

Kimberly Dawn Chandler, age 41, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas.    Kimberly was born in Taft, Texas on May 2, 1978, to her parents Dianna Kay and Jimmy Duane Chandler. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend who will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. She was a homemaker whose joy in life was caring for her family. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and crafts, and especially loved the...

Cristina G. Rodriguez, age 83, passed away quietly in the comfort of her home and with her family by her side, on Saturday, November 16, 2019.  She was born on December 15, 1935 to Bernarda and Rodrigo Rodriguez in Beeville, Texas. She was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice. She served as Sacristy and Eucharistic Minister, was a former president of the Altar and Rosary Society, member of Catholic Daughters, choir, and she was a CCD teacher and a volunteer at...

Israel Canales, age 70, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at La Paloma Nursing Center in San Diego, Texas. He was born on April 20, 1949, to Celestino and Eva (Chapa) Canales in Alice, Texas. On September 21, 1968, he married Delia Gomez in Alice, Texas, and they had three children. Israel was a hard worker and dedicated himself to provide for his family. He worked many years in the oil field, and later was employed by the City of Alice...

Cliofas G. Hinojosa, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Cliofas was born on October 21, 1932 to Encarnacion Hinojosa and Francisca Garza Hinojosa in Tynan, Texas. Mr. Hinojosa served proudly in the U.S. Army, and he worked with Army Depot before his retirement. He was a volunteer member of the Sandia Fire Department; he was also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He enjoyed reading the bible, enjoyed music, dancing,...

Henry G. Vela, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 in Corpus Christi, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Yorktown, Texas on February 16, 1936 to Emilia and Reymundo Vela. Henry worked at the Alice Independent School District before his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Georgia J. Vela, numerous brothers and sisters, daughter-in-law, Noelia S....

Charles Short, 49, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1970 to James Clyde Short, Jr. and Mary Ann Peril Short in Odessa, Texas. Charles was a helicopter pilot in the farming and ranching industry. He enjoyed hunting, and especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Ann Short. He is survived by his wife, Lachelle Short and two daughters, Paige Short and Payton  Short of Alice, Texas....

Delbert Ray (Deb) Meier, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Bishop on October 19, 2019, after a short illness.  He was born October 16, 1943, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Oscar and FronaKasiska Meier. He was baptized as an infant, confirmed as a youth, and remained a Lutheran throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lyle, Marvin, and Donald, brothers-in-law Wayne Miller, Eugene Bickel, and sister-in-law Margaret Meier.  He is survived by his soul...