Obituary Listing

Aug 8, 2021

Our beloved mother, Shirley R. Philbrick, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her five daughters; Cheryl (Malcolm) De Shields, Catherine Philbrick, Cynthia (Raymond) Ames, Claire Shores, and Carrie (Ken) Sharp, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Shirley was born February 3, 1931 to Basil and Nellie (Anderson) Rounds of Lewiston, Maine. She graduated...

Aug 7, 2021

Corpus Christi – Jean Marie Callejo-Guerra, 48, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Jean was born January 28, 1973 to Juan "JC" M. Callejo & Grace Ruelas-Callejo in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Her parents later moved to Houston where she attended elementary and junior high schools.  She moved back to Corpus Christi, and...

Aug 7, 2021

Mary Anne Hernandez passed away at home on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

She was born in Corpus Christi, TX, December 9, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Armando "Mandy" Bazan and Delia Olivarez Bazan; uncles Reynaldo Olivarez (Elida), Victor Olivarez Jr. (Dora), aunts Estella O. Zapata, and Olga Olivarez.

She...

Aug 7, 2021

Sr. Maria Medina of Merciful Love, SOLT (Maria de los Angeles Martinez Medina) passed into eternal life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Belize City, Belize. She was 35 years old.

Sr. Maria was born on July 2, 1986 in Kingsville, Texas to Antonio Medina and Deanna (Martinez) Guerra.

She was baptized on January 4,...

Aug 6, 2021

Morgan Curtis Looney , Jr. (Mike Looney ) age 72, died Friday, August 6, 2021 at a local nursing facility. He was born January 25, 1949 at Lubbock, Texas to Morgan C. Looney and Iris Vera Evans, and moved with his family to the Corpus Christi area in 1953. While growing up at Chapman Ranch, he attended public school at...

Aug 6, 2021

Liovardo (Leo) Pena Garza, 65, of Corpus Christi, Texas, gained his wings on August 6, 2021.

Leo was born in Robstown, Texas and grew up in Kingsville, Texas. Leo was a graduate of H.M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas and received his Bachelor's degree from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas. Leo was an avid fan...

Aug 6, 2021

Manuel Witt Rojas, 63, passed away August 6, 2021.  Family will receive friends and family on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Guardian funeral home chapel ''B" from 3:00 p.m. untill 6:00 p.m.

Aug 6, 2021

Susan Richards Bell, age 66, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021, in the comfort of her home.

She was born January 30, 1955, in Groom, Texas to Mack and Anne Richards. She attended Memphis High School in Memphis, Texas and was a resident of Hall County for many years until moving to...

Aug 5, 2021

We are saddened to say that another angel has earned her wings. Polly Andrews Teltschik, 91, of Corpus Christi, was called home to her eternal rest on Thursday August 5, 2021 with her son by her side. Polly was born in Clegg, Texas on April 28, 1930 to Maynard and Malinda Andrews. Her soon to be husband, Alex, pursued...

Aug 5, 2021

Capt. Ron Behnke, a retired fishing guide and lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, passed away on Thursday, August 5 th after a long illness.  Ron was born in Sinton, Texas to Fred and Gussie Behnke and was raised in Corpus Christi.  Ron graduated from Ray High School and attended Del Mar College.  He had a varied career working at...

Aug 5, 2021

Belinda LeBlanc, 62 of odem texas passed away at bay area hospital on August 5th, 2021 Belinda LeBlanc was born October 22, 1958 she loved visiting with others, talking for hours drinking coffee, she loved eating out and she sure did love her sweets. Belinda was proceeded in death by her husband Donald LeBlanc her father and mother Ervin...

Aug 2, 2021

Arthur Ray Schultz passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021 at the age of 88.

He was born on September 23, 1932 to his parents Arthur and Pearl Schultz in Salina, Kansas. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.

Art honorably served his country in the United States Army during the...

Aug 1, 2021

Ira "Sonny" Eugene Wilson passed away peacefully on August 1, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born on October 31, 1946 to his parents Lon and Lillian Wilson in Andrews, Texas. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.

Sonny honorably served his country in the United States Navy. His dedication to...

Jul 31, 2021

Mrs. Santitos (Sandy) Estrada, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home..

Sandy was born on May 31, 1941 to Hermenejildo (Gil) and Elia (Ramon) Hinojosa on a beautiful ranch in Benavides, Texas. Her father, Gil had six children (ages 5 - 12 years - Gilberto, Diego, Jaime, Homero, Rosaena...

Jul 31, 2021

Angela Maria Ibarra, 63, passed away July 31, 2021.  Public visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Guardian funeral home chapel with a Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

Jul 29, 2021

Frankie Mae (Haechten) Chung passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Corpus Christi, after a long battle with cancer with her husband, Taesin by her side.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill Haechten and Vera and Ulysses Ballard and brother, Duess Haechten.  Born in Ballinger, Texas on November 30, 1938, Frankie was 82 years...

Jul 28, 2021

James Ray Callender, Jr., 70, of Corpus Christi (formerly Kerrville), passed away peacefully at home, July 28, 2021 after a battle with brain cancer.

Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born in Galveston, TX on May 15, 1951, He was the oldest child of James and the late Margaret Callender.

While growing up in...

Jul 24, 2021

Gilbert K. Knupp or "Gibby" as he was intimately known, passed away on July 24, 2021 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was born in Middletown, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1941 and moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania when he was nine; where he attended Bethlehem Public Schools and graduated from Moravian College.

The majority...

Jul 23, 2021

Maria L. Lozano passed away om July 23, 2021. She was 73 years of age. Maria was born on May 17, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to Luis Avila and Julia Aguilar.

Our Beloved mother, Maria Luisa Lozano, passed away in her sleep on July 23, 2021 after a long and hard fight with 2 separate cancers. Through...

Jul 23, 2021

Minerva Garcia, 78, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was born in Kingsville, TX on November 11, 1942 to Concepción and Refugio Garcia.  Her childhood was spent among family in the small towns of Kingsville, Chapman Ranch, Aransas Pass and finally, in Corpus Christi. Growing up as part of a large family...