Obituary Listing

Jun 8, 2017

Maximiliano (Max) Pena, age 75, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on June 8, 2017 after a short illness. He was born on March 6, 1942 in Falfurrias, Texas to Maclovio and Maria Lydia Pena. Max was a graduate of Falfurrias High School, Texas A and I Kingsville and Corpus Christi State University. His love for Math...

Jun 6, 2017

Joel Cantu passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2017. He was 60 years old. Joel leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Marisa Cantu; former spouse and friend, Olda Cantu; brothers, Roel (Linda), Efrain (Lucy), and Noe Cantu; and sister, Noelia Rodriguez.He also leaves behind his extended family from the Southeast Congregation.  Joel was a very kind, loving,...

Jun 5, 2017

Fred Brulloths, Jr., 74, was born on December 14, 1942 in Laredo, Texas, and entered into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2017.  Fred is the son of Frances Mora Brulloths and the late Fred Brulloths, Sr. of Corpus Christi, Texas.  He is survived by his wife, Julieta Vargas Brulloths; his sister, Diane Brulloths...

Jun 4, 2017

Joni Kaye Garza, 55,  passed away on June 4, 2017. No Services are planned.

Jun 4, 2017

Crystal Clay was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 20, 1948. She grew up in Corpus Christi and attended Corpus Christi High School which later became Miller High School.

Crystal accepted Christ at an early age and worshipped at Thompson Chapel Church of God In Christ.

She moved to Houston, Texas where she worked...

Jun 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family David Rolando Cano, Sr. of Austin, Texas announce his death on Friday, June 2, 2017. He was 66 years young. Visitation: Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 3 pm – 9 pm Guardian Funeral Home, 5922 Crosstown, Corpus Christi, TX 78417 Evening Prayer Service: Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 7 pm Prayer...

Jun 2, 2017

Beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Bowden Starlin, of Corpus Christi passed away Friday June 2, 2017 at the age of 63. Born in Dallas, Texas, he lived with his parents in El Campo, Texas before the family moved to Corpus Christi when he was 12. Bowden graduated from Carroll High School in 1972. Bowden married the love of his...

Jun 1, 2017

Randall Clay Hunt, age 52, went in peace to join the Lord on Thursday June 1, 2017, in the comfort of his Corpus Christi home. Randall was born in Pampa, TX to Thelma Gay and Willis (Bill) Hunt. He was a 1982 graduate of Crowley High School. Randall will be lovingly remembered by the love of his life, Laura Guerra-Hunt,...

May 30, 2017

Lawrence Walker, 74, passed away on May 30, 2017. He was born in Hamilton Ohio on June 23, 1942. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Guardian Funeral Home.

May 28, 2017

Leticia Castillo Perez, 44, wife, mother and daughter passed away May 28, 2017. Leticia will be forever remembered by her husband Robert A. Perez, her children Robert Jorge, Jennah Dora and Jacqueline Danielle, her parents, George and Elsa Castillo. Leticia was born March 9, 1973 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 2 Master Degrees. She...

May 27, 2017

Noe R. Cavazos, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia M. Cavazos and their children: Sylvia Ann Cavazos (San Antonio, TX) and Noe Isaac (Natalya) Cavazos (Seattle, WA); Victor M. (Merida) Cavazos (Corpus Christi, TX) and Melinda (Eladio) Cavazos (Houston, TX); his brother,...

May 27, 2017

Russ Edward Kelly, 48, passed away May 27, 2017 in his home surrounded by family.  He was born January 24, 1969 in Houston, Texas and was raised in Portland, Texas.   He was a graduate of Gregory Portland High School and Texas A&M University-College Station.  Rusty was a wonderful husband, an amazing father, a dedicated son and brother, and a...

May 26, 2017

Whether it was enjoying a night of bingo with her mom or marking another holiday preparing tamales and buñuelos with her family, Mary C. Gomez was a pillar of compassion and kindness in all that she did. She was the brightest of lights in the darkest of places, greeting even a stranger with a warm smile and always going above...

May 24, 2017

Victoria Sosa McEvoy, 80,  passed away on May 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Crisoforo D. and Maria B. Sosa; husband, William Charles McEvoy; son, William Joseph McEvoy. She is survived by her sons, Michael Charles McEvoy (Michelle), and Chris Anthony Sosa (Jane); grandchildren, Lori Ann Sosa, Christopher D. Sosa (Belinda), and Elizabeth Sosa; great-grandchildren,...

May 23, 2017

Betty D. Lavender Harnden, 89, passed away May 23, 2017.She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Harnden, son, David K. Harnden, grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday June 2, 2017 at Guardian funeral home chapel "B". Inurnment will follow at the Coastal Bend State Veterans cemetery 9974 IH 37 Access Rd.

May 21, 2017

Janie Elizalde Ortiz, age 61, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Janie was born on September 17, 1955 in Harlingen, Texas. Janie is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Maria Luisa Elizalde; brother, Reynaldo Elizalde, and partner Raul Hernandez. Janie is survived by her son, Ruben Ortiz Jr.; daughter, Estella Robles; five grandchildren, Krysta Ortiz, John Robles...

May 20, 2017

Refugio Alejandro "RA" Guzman, passed away peacefully at his home on May 20, 2017 with the love and prayers of his family surrounding him. He was born in Edinburg, Texas on December 7, 1943 to Jose and Maria Guzman. The family moved to Corpus Christi in the mid 50's. RA attended local schools and is a graduate of Mary Carroll...

May 19, 2017

Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentin Villarreal, 78, passed away May 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by two sons, Rudy P. Villarreal and Gilbert Villarreal. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty nine years, Maria P. Villarreal, daughters, Cha-Cha Alaniz (Ralph), Raquel V. Duran, son, Miguel Jamie (Brenda) Villarreal, daughter-in-law, Denise Villarreal(the late Gilbert Villarreal), Nine grandchildren, four great...

May 19, 2017

Hope Candela Havey, 20, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died May 19, 2017 at 3:15 a.m. at Bay Area Hospital, as a result of heart failure. Hope was born August 11, 1996, in Kingsville, Texas, the daughter of Flordeliza and Michael Havey. She went to Bishop High School and graduated from Richard Milburn Academy in 2012. Hope was an intelligent, bright...

May 18, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Montelongo Ramon, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 22, 1960 to Silverio and Celsa Montelongo. She was employed with the U.S. Probation Office in Corpus Christi, and was a member of Solid Rock Church on Ayers St. Elizabeth was preceded in...