Joy A. Fryou went to be with the Lord December 13, 2019 at the age of 81. She was born March 24, 1938 in Port O’Connor to the late Calvin and Stella Lewis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Martin Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles L. Fryou; daughter Tracie Williams and husband John Wesley; son Brian Moore and wife Christi; step daughter Charlene Fryou; grandchildren Jessica Martinez and husband O.J., Ty Williams and wife Cori, Jay Williams and wife Amanda, Christian Moore and wife Haley, Braden Moore, Jack Moore and Erin Paone; step grandchildren Valentina Fryou, Noah Fryou and William Fryou and great grandchildren Alice Williams, Cameron Williams and Evan Williams. The family will have private services at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Joy’s honor to warriorsweekend.org. Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Arrangements and services under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes & Cemeteries.

Esmeralda Vasquez Stringo “Boogie”, 73, of Port O’Connor, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 16, 2019. She was born on August 10, 1946 in Victoria, Texas, to Benito Vasquez “Big Daddy” and Matilda Ragusin Vasquez. She loved sewing, cooking, and taking care of children. She was loved by all who knew her and her love for her family and friends was immeasurable. She is survived by her children; Joseph Anthony Russo (Peggy), Leslie Michael Stringo (Lisa), Paula Stringo Loya (Rudy), Marc Alan Stringo (Brandy), and Adrian Stringo Suarez (Jorge); siblings, Josephine Prendergast, Pearl Romero, Rose Mary Stringo, and David Vasquez; grandchildren, Jensica, Keelin, Madison, Alexa, Nina, Rudy Isaac, Kevin Jr., Kathryn, Arrieana, Miranda, Mackenzie, Brenna, and Nathan; and great-grandchildren, Drayvin, Sean, Landin, Emma, Elyse, Marshall, Dakota, Corbin, Jacob and Vincent. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kevin Patrick Stringo; and brother, Ben Vasquez.

Funeral Mass was Saturday, December 21, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Port O’Connor, Texas. Burial will follow at Port O’Connor Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Anthony Russo, Leslie Michael Stringo, Marc Alan Stringo, Jorge Suarez, Rudy Loya, Rudy Isaac Loya, Kevin Patrick Stringo Jr., Jason Stringo, Jeremy Helms, and Joseph Helms. Memorial donations may be made to The Harbor, 215 W. Railroad St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979 or the Tree of Angels. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.

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Justo Raul Chavana
November 5, 1950 – December 23, 2019
Missionary/Evangelist – Jordan Ministries

Justo lived in Rockport, but was originally from Calhoun County, where he still has many family members and friends.

In Loving Memory

Margaret Charbula Sunderman

Margaret joins David, her beloved husband

And leaves behind many nieces, nephews,
and a host of loving and devoted friends. .

Her smile and kindness will be missed by all.

Born August 19, 1924 | At rest December 7, 2019

During the month of November, 2019, the Seadrift Municipal Harbor had 21,968 barrels of oysters come off boats and shipped out. The oyster tariff collected from the Commercial Oyster Leases was $17,574.00.

An oyster boat of many years ago. -Tayna DeForest

Seadrift Harbor

Constructed by the Railroad between 1906 and 1909, the Seadrift Harbor has continued nonstop to this day. Currently this oyster season the Seadrift Harbor has at least 150 or more boats that have come from different parts of the country. This is probably one of the busiest seasons ever because of the lack of oysters in other parts of the Gulf Coast. We don’t know how long this bountiful harvest of oysters will last, but for now, we stand in awe of a Bountiful God
-Tanya DeForest