All Obituaries

A much loved family member, Donald Ray Harbison, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep from this life to the next on January 10, 2023. Don was born in Wills Point, Texas on September 13, 1930, to Roy and Lessie Harbison, one of six children. When Don was eight, they moved to the valley. He grew up in the faith of the Church of the Nazarene. At Edcouch Elsa High School, he was president of the Future Farmers of America, was a captain of the football team, and was voted most handsome. He had a...

Virginia Gutierrez passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 99. She was an amazing woman who endured much, survived lots and lived through one of our most historical times. Bundled in her mother’s arms, along with her father they arrived in this country fleeing revolutionary times in Mexico in the mid-1920s. They immediately settled in to work and save money to continue north. Settling in Bishop, she lived through and saw many changes in our town, environment, government...

Mike Rangel Perez, 83, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1939. He was employed by Celanese in 1977, until he retired 20 years later; and worked as a plumber for many years. He was an Avid Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed watching the baseball Chicago Cubs, loved weekend camping trips, and traveling. He was a very family-oriented man and worked hard to provide for them. Mike took great care of his wife throughout her illness until her passing in 2012; she was the love his...

Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” López of Kingsville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2023. Lupita was born on March 19, 1947, in San Juan, Texas, to Alejandro Aranda and Rose Reyes. Lupita came to Kingsville at the age of 13, where she went on to raise her family. She was mother to Frankie, by whom she was preceded in death, Anthony, and Myra. In addition to raising her children, she was an integral part of countless children’s lives as she ran her own...

Mr. Robert ( Bobby) L Shaw II passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1980 to Robert and Sharon Shaw. He was a graduate of Academy High School in 1999 as the class Salutatorian and graduated from Texas A&M Kingsville. He was a retail Manager for King Ranch Saddle Shop. Also, as a Director at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, he was proud to be able to help and serve many veterans. He enjoyed working with other colleagues in the admission department of the...

James Charles Farek, 85, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1937, to Joseph and Mary Farek in Kingsville Tx. His favorite pastimes were Astros baseball, Dallas Cowboys football, and TAMUK football. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. He is preceded in his death by his first wife, Mildred Ann McCullough Farek; parents, Joseph and Mary Farek; brothers, Joe Farek, Henry Farek, Bobby Farek, William Farek; sister, Martha Brunson; and great...

Enedina Garza Salazar, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on January 16, 2023, in Kingsville, Texas.  She was born on December 20, 1937, in Rios, Texas to Severo and Margarita Garza. Enedina was a cherished and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a devoted Catholic who always kept her family and friends in her prayers. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arturo Davila Salazar; her son, Albert Garza Salazar; her grandson, Nickolas Salazar,...

Jose Francisco R. Montalvo, 81, of Ricardo passed away on January 9, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1941, in Laureles Ranch to Francisco V. and Valeriana R. Montalvo. He was a proud Vaquero for King Ranch- Laureles Division for 51 years where he retired; he was a proud Kineño.  Jose was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, uncle, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. He was preceded in death...

Lisa Michelle Herrera, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023, at the age of 47, after a lengthy battle. Lisa was the most selfless person anyone could have ever met. Family was always her number one priority. Her mother was her best friend, and her father was her rock. Her niece and nephew were the light in her eyes. Her brother was her shoulder to lean on and her sister n law was the sister she never had.  Lisa had a heart of gold and was that one person you knew at any time you...

Dorothy Louise Schwirtlich was born on May 15, 1929, to Henry and Otilda Tischler in Violet, Texas. She married Leo Schwirtlich on April 6, 1948 and raised two children. She worked at Allens Furniture Company for 15 years and retired to enjoy her growing family. She was a long-time member of Saint Gertrude Catholic Church. She loved music and dancing. She spent many days and nights fishing along side Leo at their beach house in Loyola Bay. She is preceded in death by her parents, all but...