All Obituaries

Sinton – Betsy Veronica “Ronnie” Marin fell asleep in death on May 1, 2024 at the age of 51. Ronnie was born in Victoria, Texas on August 30, 1972 to Kathleen Lynett (Murray) and Michael Angel Davis.  She resided in Sinton for 23 years. Ronnie owned and operated Buddy’s Sweet Gems, her product was sold at Grow Local Farmer’s Market, Rockport Market Fest, Saxet Gun Show and Goliad Farmer’s Market. She also worked for Aunt Aggies De’s; she helped...

Rockport – Sandra Kay Gillum entered eternal rest on May 1, 2024, at the age of 59. Sandra was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on July 28, 1964, to Judy (Campbell) and James Gillum. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her son: Richard Franklin; daughter: Kayla Gillum; parents: Judy and James Gillum. Survivors include her sons: Nick Gillum from Rockport, Texas and Steven Franklin (Erika) from Kyle,...

Aransas Pass – Kenneth Wayne Leschber passed away on April 29, 2024.  He was 68. Kenneth was born June 3, 1955 in Taylor, Texas to Oma Lee (McCarley) and Curtis Albert Leschber. Kenny loved to fish…and loved to fish. He loved the coast and water, but was not fond of the beach and certainly not sand. Kenny was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Preceding in death are his parents: Oma Lee and...

Taft – Elena Madison Grace Salinas infant daughter of Kaytlynn Benivamonde and Raymond Salinas passed away April 22, 2024. Elena Madison was born on January 7, 2024 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Jacob Benivamonde; paternal grandfather: Robert N. West, Jr. Survivors include her parents: Kaytlynn Benivamonde and Raymond Salinas from Taft, Texas; brothers: Robert Salinas and Anakin Soto both from Taft, Texas,...

Rockport – Phillip Edward Esslinger III passed away on April 19, 2024.  He was 18. Phillip was born August 18, 2005 in Uvalde, Texas to Rachel (Davenport). Phillip loved spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed reading, cooking and collecting knives. Philip was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his mother: Rachel Davenport from Rockport, Texas; brother: Colby Ryan...

Sinton – Juan Rodriguez entered eternal rest on April 15, 2024, at the age of 81. Juan was born in Laredo, Texas on January 30, 1943, to Consuelo (Castillo) and Juan Rodriguez. He was a resident of Sinton since 1974. Juan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his wife: Jesusa Rodriguez; daughter: Bernie Montalvo and Andrea Montalvo; parents: Consuelo...

Aransas Pass – Craig Michael Poole passed away on April 14, 2024.  He was 72. Craig was born September 14, 1951, PO1 Poole served from December 1969 to December 1980 with the U.S. Navy and from June 1984 to December 1992 with the U.S. Public Health Service. PO1 Poole received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service to the nation. On Monday, May 6, 2024, 11:00 AM, the Coastal Bend State Veteran Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran...

Aransas Pass – Luis Pena, Jr. passed away on April 14, 2024.  He was 49. Luis was born March 6, 1975 in Taft, Texas to Rosa (Longoria) and Luis Pena, Sr. He was a resident of Aransas Pass, Texas for 40 years. Luis loved music and spending time with his family, especially his only son Arturo. He loved to spend his down time flying drones, and building computers, but was passionate about his job as a sand blaster and painter for Kiewit. Luis was a wonderful father, son, brother,...

Sinton – Cynthia Ann Longoria entered eternal rest on April 12, 2024, at the age of 53. Cynthia was born in Mesquite, Texas on September 18, 1970, to Sara (Tovar) and Anacleto Longoria. She was a resident of Sinton since 1984. Cynthia loved her cats, writing short stories and poems. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents: Anacleto and Sara Longoria; brother: Armando Longoria; sister: Elma...

Sinton – Ronda Kay Featherling entered eternal rest on April 5, 2024 at the age of 62 at home with her family by her side. Ronda was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 3, 1961 to Eunice (Anderson) and Randall Robling.  She resided in Sinton for 48 years. Ronda worked as an Office Manager for Strike, LLC before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her loving...