All Obituaries

Richard Neal Matthews Jr passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Riviera, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 26, 1951 in Austin, Texas to Carolyn Kepler Matthews and Richard Neal Matthews Sr. Richard enjoyed a long and successful career in medical sales. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the company of his friends and family. He in fact was a fishing guide at Port O’ Conner for many years. His memories will...

Francisca Ruiz Suarez, age 82, of Riviera, Texas earned her wings on August 13, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1936 in Riviera, Texas to Francisco Ruiz and Tomasita Z. Ruiz. Francisca’s number one passion of course was to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed listening to her Christian stations on her radio, that stayed on her bed. She loved attending church and praising the Lord. She enjoyed going to the adult...

Octaviana “Tana” L. Torres passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on May 30, 1934 in Falfurrias, Texas to Petra Sauceda and Manuel Longoria. Throughout her life she was active in many activities: Columbian Ladies, Red Hat Ladies, St. Martin’s Altar Society, Mr. & Mrs. Social Club and El Dorado club. She also belonged to St. Martin’s Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Roel “Roy” Amelio Torres,...

Amos Lorian Demps was born on August 12, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida and passed away on August 1, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 94. The Demps family in Jacksonville, Florida were pioneer residents and homesteaders with a street, Demps Lane, named after the family. Amos began his memorable journey serving the United States (US) when he was drafted into World War II in June 1943 as a medic in the US Army. After his basic training at Camp Pickett, Virginia, he was assigned to a...

Jacinto Jimenez, 77, passed away on August 1, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on November 8, 1941 in San Diego, Texas to Pedro and Rosa Jimenez. He was preceded in death by both his parents; son, Jacinto Jimenez Jr.; brothers, Luis Longoria and Pete Jimenez; sisters, Evangelina Hinojosa and Viola Couling. Jacinto is survived by his wife, Eva Jimenez; children, Javier Jimenez, Julian Jimenez (Belinda), Arnoldo Jimenez (Crystal), Jovita Lopez (Juan), Mary Alice Jimenez, and Marivel...

Homer Arlas Burris, 81, a lifelong resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on July 30, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1937 in Kingsville, Texas to Alton and Rose Marie Burris. He was a veteran of the Marine Corp and had retired from Celanese. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brother, Bobby Burris, loving wife of 59 years, Sherry Jo Burris. Homer is survived by his son, Scott Burris; and his nephew, Bobby “BW” Burris. Condolences may be shared with the family at...

James Warren Traynham, age 87, passed from this earth on July 27, 2019. He was born in Gardendale, Texas on November 27th, 1931 to Warren Traynham and Ester-Gazaway Traynham. James proudly gave many years of his life in service to his country.  He served active combat in How Company, part of the 3rdBattalion of the 1st Marine division (H/3/1) and was later honored with his picture on the Korean War memorial. After the war ended he joined the Air Force for five more years before moving...

Leroy King, age 88, passed away on July 26, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on October 10, 1930 in Kingsville, Texas to Willie King and Ethel Chase. He is survived by his children; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd. Kingsville, Texas 78363.

Ura Mae Howe was born November 13, 1926 in Sinton, TX and passed away July 22, 2019 in Kingsville, TX. Her childhood was spent in the Texas Hill Country along the banks of the Colorado River. She moved with her family to Kingsville when her father went to work at Pan American School. Ura Mae studied nursing at Spohn Hospital and then worked at Kleberg Hospital caring for babies in the hospital nursery. Later she worked for several doctors in Kingsville before retiring. She was predeceased...

Abraham C. Flores III, 79, went to be with our Lord and entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at home, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born on February 10, 1940, in Kingsville, Texas, to Abraham C. Flores Jr. and Amada Cavazos Flores. Abraham proudly served in the Army National Guard for 38 years. He was employed at the Corpus Christi Army Depot and the Kingsville Naval Air Station where he retired after 28 years.  He was a member of St. Martin of Tours...