All Obituaries

James Allen “Jimmy” Tipps, age 76, passed away on March 27, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Alice, Texas to Helen May and DC Tipps.  He worked in the oil field business all his life, and was a member of the NRA. He was well-known for making the best hot sauce, which he always gave to his family and friends.  Jimmy never met a stranger, and if he did, he wasn’t a stranger for long. He was a wonderful...

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Tom Jim Johnston passed away at the age of 86 in New Braunfels, Texas where he has resided since 2011. Tom was born on March 18, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas to William Carroll “Johnny” and Sybil (Farley) Johnston of San Diego, Texas.  Tom was attending Texas College A&I in Kingsville, Texas when he joined the Air Force, (42nd Air Div, 808th Air Police Sq. in 1954 & 1955), earning the National Defense Service Medal, Bergstrom AF Base,...

Fernando Gonzalez, age 58, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born in Alice, Texas on September 21, 1961 to Hipolito and Leonarda Gonzalez.   He was a devoted brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a horse jockey and loved spending time out at the ranch with his family and friends. He also enjoyed singing, dancing, and telling jokes. He was best known as “The Best in the West the Continental Lover the one and only...

Ronald David Cruse, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Affectionately known as “Uncle Ron”, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a giving charitable person. He was born in Belen, New Mexico on February 3, 1947 to Raymond and Quinta Cruse. The day that he was born, Life Magazine published an article that mentioned “Lockheed Your Future”. Ron was a proud United States Navy veteran serving as an electronic specialist....

“Candi” Hermine Peterson, age 81, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was a local Orange Grove resident and a member of Faith Church for over 45 years. She retired as an upper math teacher who graduated from Texas A & I University in Kingsville in 1972 with a Bachelors of Science and minor in Mathematics. She had taught at Alice ISD, Agua Dulce...

Willie Mae “Tootsie” Thompson, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Edna and William Matula. She was a member of St. Frances Catholic Church in Agua Dulce, Texas where she served as Eucharistic Minister and Lector. She was also a member of the choir at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church as well as serving as Eucharistic Minister. She was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Irene V. Seidel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home in Orange Grove, Texas. She was 96 years old. Irene was born on August 24, 1923 in Halletsville, Texas to Victor and Pauline Henneke. She married Delmas P. Seidel on September 23, 1945. To this union were born her two sons, Bruce (Phyllis) Seidel of Alice, Texas, and Steve (Janice) Seidel of Orange Grove, Texas. She has four grandchildren and nine...

Jacobo Torrez, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in Alice, Texas. He was born on December 26, 1929 in Runge, Texas to Reynaldo and Maria Torrez. He was a hardworking man and loving father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Torrez, his parents, brothers, Ruben and Esau Torrez and sisters, Maria Torrez and Elisa Salinas. Survivors include his two daughters, Cynthia Rumora and Velma Morales; two sisters, Emma Kammerer and...

Daniel G. Garcia, age 76, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  He was born on April 11, 1943 to Lorenza and Jesus M. Garcia in Alfred, Texas. He served in the U S Army National Guard for six years. He had worked in the texas oilfields as a rig hand until his retirement.  He was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed being on his tractor, and watching sports and westerns on television. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Nicolas Garcia, one...

Josephine Gingrich Scholl completed her earthly journey and passed in peace on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas, at the age of 91. She was born on July 9, 1928 in Laredo, Texas to Macari and George Gingrich.  Josephine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A devout Christian, her inspiration was Jesus Christ – and so she loved everyone and always treated others with love and respect as He taught us. Her special memories included going on...