All Obituaries

Valeria "Billie" Reyna Garcia, 78 of Ricardo, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31, 2020. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Valeria was the pillar of her family, providing loving care with a quick smile and engaging wit. With a talent for producing hand-sewn quilts, big holiday meals, and landscape art, she inspired with her kindness and generosity.Valeria was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Manuel A. Garcia, Jr.She is...

Sandra Lou Phillips, 75, passed away on March 25, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on December 30, 1944 in Alhambra, California to Everett and Musa Barbara Phillips. She is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Musa; and three brothers, Larry Gowdy, Harold Davis Gowdy, and Charles Phillips. She is survived by her children, Sherry (Jeff) Vielock, and Kenneth (Dawn) Semlinger, five grandchildren, Stephanie Ann Wilcox, Kalia Ann King, Nicole Lynn King, Justin Allen King,...

Connie Jean Yandell, 57, passed away on March 20, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on July 21, 1962 to John and Jimmie Stockton. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Yandell; daughter, Marie Braunstein; and two grandchildren; she is also survived by her parents, two sisters, her mother-in-law, several brother-in-laws, and two sister-in-laws. Service will be held at a later date.

Robert Denny Kimbrel, 50, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas.  He was born on November 22, 1969 in Burlington, Iowa to Andrew and Peggy Kimbrel. He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew; brother, Keith Kimbrel; and daughter, Elizabeth Anzaldua. He is survived by his wife, Elva Kimbrel; mother, Peggy Kimbrel; children, Tyler (Chelsea) Kimbrel, Chelsie Hicks, Christopher (Lory) Anzaldua, and Lawrence Benavidez; sister, Shirl Kimbrel; several grandchildren;...

Graciela Q. Rodriguez, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1941 in Kingsville, Texas to Alberto and Sofia P. Quintanilla. She married Fernando Rodriguez on March 16, 1968 in Kingsville, Texas and went on to raise two daughters. She worked in retail for 28 years, and banking for 7 years. She loved volunteering at Christus Spohn Hospital and did it for 10 years, she also enjoyed helping with adult literacy and was a council volunteer for 5 years....

James Robert (Bobby) Lawson, Kingsville, TX - Bobby Lawson passed peacefully at home the evening of February 27, 2020 at the age of 79.  He was born March 4, 1940 in Poteet, TX to Raleigh and Opal (Burris) Lawson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, his youngest son Rodney, and only daughter Cheri.  Bobby is survived by his wife Leila (Jordan) Lawson of 61 years; 1 sister June Nixon; sons Terry and Curtis Lawson; daughter in laws Kay (Terry)...

Peggy Jo (Wright) Westbrook went peacefully to her Lord and Savior in the wee hours of Thursday March 13, 2020. Peggy was born to Edwin and Willie Wright on July 5, 1931 in Luling Texas. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband of 50+ years, Richard L. Westbrook, Jr, her sister and brother-in-law, Clarence and Shirley Marburger, and her son-in-law Thomas W. Cunningham. Peggy is survived by three children: daughters Elizabeth Ann (Jack) Rickner and Ricki W. Cunningham, and one...

Bob “Pop” Longone, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2020. Pop is proceeded in death by his father, Cecil Longone, his late wife Peggy Longone, and his son Donald Longone. Pop is survived by his son Robert (Donna) Longone; his daughter Penny (Santos) Acevedo; 9 grandchildren, Jamie (Crystal), Shelly, Brandi (Abel), Kim, Misti (Paul), Michael (Angie), Robert (Terri), Justin (Jessica) and Peggy (Joe); 16 great grandchildren, Amber (Miguel), Kaden, Jimmy, David, Victoria, Maycie,...

Victor Vera Jr., beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 7, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born in what was once known as the community of VeraCruz, Texas to Victor Vera Sr. & Maria Rios Vera of Rios, TX on April 24, 1936.   Victor Vera, Jr. met his first love, Petra Salinas Vera in Alice, TX. They would marry and go on to have eight children and build a legacy in the farming and ranching community in Rios, TX for over four decades. He...

Carolyn J. Foster, 81, passed away on March 11, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1938 in Ganado, Texas to Ernest Kunkel and Ella Steinke Kunkel. She worked for Texas A&I University as an Administrator for housing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Foster, two sons, Ronald Haese and Michael Haese. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Alexis Foster, son Richard Hease, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Services are pending for a later...