All Obituaries

Elena Cuellar Vela went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 86, peacefully surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 13, 1935, to Rafael and Teresa Cuellar. Elena worked for Riviera ISD for over 25 years before her retirement; she was best known for her dinner rolls, peach cobbler, and cinnamon rolls.  Elena never met a stranger; she was a woman of strong faith, attended church regularly, and loved listening to Christian music. She was a great...

Nora H. Garcia passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 66.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Nora never met a stranger; she will always be remembered for her bold personality and those H-E-B or Walmart aisle chats with those she knew very well. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her only son, Jose Rene “JR” Garcia, Jr.; and her parents, Pedro Sr....

David Samuel Petro, passed away in the early morning of January 14, 2022, in his home in Riviera, Texas, at the age of 75, with his loving wife of 52 years holding his hand.  DSP, known as Papa to his six grandchildren, referred to himself as “The Old Italian.” He graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University in 1968 and served as an officer in the US Navy until 1972, where he trained as a naval aviator and earned his wings.  On May 30, 1970, he married Linda...

Our beautiful, loving Joyce Evelyn Terry Yaklin joined the heavenly angels on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born on August 6, 1932, to Henry Smith and Della Nesloney Terry. Joyce grew up in Kingsville and graduated from H.M. King School in 1949. She married her “sweetie pie” Harold (Harry) J. Yaklin on August 4, 1951, and together they raised seven children that grew into a loud, loving family of 35. Joyce was preceded in death by her oldest son, Harold (Hal) J. Yaklin, Jr.;...

Elia M. Villarreal, 74, affectionately known as ‘Tiny’ went to be with our Lord on January 7, 2022.  She was born to Simon Villarreal and Delfina Morales on May 20, 1947, in Riviera, Texas. She attended primary school in Sarita and was a graduate of Riviera High School.  After graduating she worked as a fingerprint technician in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Identification Division in Washington, D.C.  After her time with the FBI, Elia returned to...

Felicita Rodriguez Gomez, 91, of Kingsville, Tx passed away at the Lone Star Ranch Rehabilitation nursing home. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Yorktown, Tx. Felicita was a Godly woman all her life, a faithful wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Felicita was preceded in death by her husband, Delfino Gomez, her son, David Gomez, and her parents Simon and Josefina Rodriguez. Felicita survived by her children, Jesus (Lisa) Gomez, Joe (friend, Shirley) Gomez, Anita Gomez, Adela (Robert)...

Joan Dougherty Miller, 75, passed away peacefully in her home in Bishop, Texas on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was born March 15, 1946, in Kingsville, Texas to Emilia Jarosek Dougherty and Joseph Jack Doughterty.  Joan was raised in Kingsville, Texas where she graduated from HM King High in 1964. After graduation, Joan attended Vogue Beauty School to become a cosmetologist in Corpus Christi; and later became employed at the Nueces County Extension Agency where she enjoyed working...

Adam Jay Muñoz passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the young age of 5 years old.  He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 11, 2016.  Adam loved music; he especially loved taking rides in daddy’s truck. He loved Mickey Mouse and enjoyed playing with bouncy balls that would light up; he always had this huge smile on his face that would light up a room.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Adam is preceded in death by his...

Florence Blaise Tate age 82, passed away on January 4, 2022 at home. Florence was born February 23, 1939 in Karnes City, Texas to Phillip and Lonie Blaise. Florence is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Tilden Neal Tate; and her husband of 58 years, Ronald Andrew Tate. Florence is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Tonya) Tate Perkins and Candy (Trey) Wright; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lindsey Lewis, Leslie Harris, Will Wright, Allen...

Native son, LeRoy Evans, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away at his home in Bishop, TX on December 14, 2021 at the age of 89. He was the son of the late LeRoy, Sr. and Geneva (Ellis) Evans. He attended schools in Charleston County and was graduated valedictorian from Laing High School in 1951, a year after the U. S. entered the Korean War (June 25, 1950). To avoid being drafted, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on May 22, 1951. Upon successful completion of all the prerequisites,...