All Obituaries

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Michelle Turcotte Rivers (Shelley) passed away at the age of 63 surrounded by loved ones. Shelley was born in 1956 to John (Jack) William Turcotte and Barbara  Sue Turcotte of Sarita TX. Shelley was preceded in death by her father, Jack. She lived out her life in South Texas amidst family and friends, namely her surviving children, Blaine Stephen Haggerton and Alysha Lynn Haggerton, their father Rodney Lynn Haggerton, and her...

Maria Ada Rodriguez, 55, passed away on September 16, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1965 in Kingsville, Texas to Raul and Maria Rodriguez. She worked at El Corral Restaurant for many years, and recently worked at Harrel’s Pharmacy. Maria was very outgoing and loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. We love and cherish the memories we have with her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Magdalena...

Michelle Rene Gamez, age 55, passed away on September 2, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 17, 1964 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to John and Connie Watts. She is preceded in death by her mother, Connie Watts. Michelle is survived by best friend, Jorge L. Gamez; sister, Debra Bingaman; son, Jorge Luis Gamez, Jr. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205...

Duncan James Beecham, Jr., 76, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas.  He was born on August 12, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Duncan James and Willie Betty Beecham. Duncan’s family moved to Kingsville where he attended King Star Church and School.  As a teenager he demonstrated a strong work ethic and worked as a paper boy.  After graduating high school, he left to Mortuary College in Houston, Texas and then returned to Kingsville to work at...

Leonicia Cadena, 51, passed away on September 8, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born September 23, 1968 in Kingsville, Texas to Sylvester and Francisca Suarez. She loved her family deeply and would always go out of her way to show it. She was the type of person who would give you the shoes off her feet and the shirt off her back if you needed it. She had the world's best laugh and anytime you were down she would find a way to make you smile. She will always be remembered by her...

Armandina Colin Buitron, 85, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 1, 2020. She entered this world on April 3, 1935 in Kingsville, TX, born to Jose and Margarita Colin.  She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Tomball, TX. She was a retired Childcare Director at First Assembly of God-Spring. She was preceded in death by her husband Pedro N. Buitron and two sons Pedro C. Buitron & Antonio C. Buitron. She is survived by her daughter Armandina...

Dorothy Patton passed away September 12, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on December 23, 1924 to George Gideon and Lena Reiden Hall in Bishop, Texas.   Dorothy Patton loved to help others in many ways. While in the nursing home, she loved to play her keyboard as people gathered around asking for favored hymns and songs. She enjoyed sharing with and helping her roommates or others in any way possible. She had a real passion for reading, kept up with political situations and...

Roberto “Robert” Rangel Ochoa was called by our Lord on August 1, 2020. Robert Ochoa was born on the King Ranch in Kingsville on November 2, 1938, to Miguel Ruiz Ochoa and Hortensia Rangel Ochoa.  At the age of 4, the family moved to Corpus Christi where his parents enrolled him and his sister Emma, in a one room Spanish speaking private school where they mastered mathematics. This would later prove to be the key to his shrewed business successes. The family eventually...

Mary Esther Belmontes, 70, of Kingsville, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2020, after a long illness. She was born August 9, 1950 in Harlingen, Texas to Luis Ortiz, Sr. and Isabel Ortiz. Mary graduated from H.M. King and attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas.   Mary was a kind, and very loving person. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many people. She made friends easily and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was...

Maria Elena Salinas, age 71, passed away September 1, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born January 16, 1949 in Kingsville, Texas to Gilberto Garza Salinas and Beatriz Salinas. She is preceded in death by her parents; Gilberto and Beatriz Salinas, sister; Rachel S. Alaniz; and grandson, Christian Alexander Guerra. Mary Ellen is survived by her children; Lee Ellen (Alex) Colin, Joe Gilbert (Alison) Ramos, Joe Eliud (Brooklyn) Ramos, Jessyka (Joe) Borrego, Evatrice (Charles) De La...