Wedding Party
Jessica Palitza
Bride
Daughter to Mark and Claire Palitza. Jessica has lived in Corpus Christi since 2018. She currently works at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Center for Water Supply Studies as a Project Coordinator. She loves gardening and volunteering in the community for environmental issues.
Samuel Schwarz
Groom
Son of Casey and Frances Schwarz. Sam grew up in Robstown, Texas and currently is an Instrumentation Technician at BASF, manufacturer of ibuprofen. He enjoys working on classic cars and recently bought a cherry red 1966 Ford Fairlane.
Alex Griffin
Maid of Honor
Daughter of Michael and Andrea Griffin. Alex has been best friends with Jessica since 2011 when they met playing flute and oboe in the Beck Junior High band. Alex works remotely, also focusing on art and language studies the past few years. For over ten years, she continues to play music with the Cypress Symphonic Band.
Elias Hernandez
Best Man
Son of Mozelle Peña and cousin to Frances Schwarz. Elias grew up close to Sam and they continue to share a brotherly bond. Elias currently lives in Ingleside, Texas and enjoys fishing and spending time with his two children.
Jordan Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Jordan and Jessica were the sustainable power duo at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi while getting their Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from 2018-2022. Jordan has since been pursuing a doctorate in Biological Computation at University of Oregon.
Bekah Dougan
Bridesmaid
Daughter of Casey and Frances Schwarz. Bekah works at Driscoll Children’s hospital and has two children with Jeff Dougan. They also have a third child on the way!
Olivia Genzer
Bridesmaid
Daughter of Casey and Frances Schwarz. Olivia is recently married to Camden Genzer. In November, they are expecting their first daughter, Kennedy June Genzer.
Amelia Schwarz
Bridesmaid
Daughter of Casey and Frances Schwarz. Amelia is a naturally talented artist and currently building her career at Goodwill.
Emma Schwarz
Bridesmaid
Daughter of Casey and Frances Schwarz. Emma currently helps her parents with their band of kids and also works at a tea shop in Calallen, Texas.
Benjamin Villareal
Groomsman
Ben has been friends with Sam since second grade! He was a roommate to Sam and Jessica for two years while he began building his instrumentation career at OxyChem in Portland, Texas.
Calvin Schwarz
Groomsman
Son of Casey and Frances Schwarz. For the past few years, Calvin and Sam have spent their weekends practicing BMX bike tricks at skate parks and downtown Corpus Christi.
Camden Genzer
Groomsman
Camden is recently married to Olivia Schwarz Genzer. In November, they are expecting their first daughter, Kennedy June Genzer.
Johnathan Schwarz
Groomsman
Son of Casey and Frances Schwarz. Johnathan recently graduated from Robstown Early College High School.
Claire Palitza
Mother of the Bride
Daughter of Ronald and Elaine Maspero. Claire currently works as an analytical chemist in Austin, Texas.
Frances Schwarz
Mother of the Groom
Daughter of Lorenzo and Linda Duque. Frances spends her days surrounded by and caring for family, including her 13 kids, ages 31 to 4, plus two grandchildren.
Mark Palitza
Father of the Bride
Son of Adrian and Lucy Palitza. Mark lives in Katy, Texas, working for Traveler’s insurance.
Casey Schwarz
Father of the Groom
Casey currently works as a diesel mechanic at John Deere King Ranch, in Robstown, Texas