All Obituaries

Gabriella Marie Hamilton, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022, at the young age of 18. She loved spending time with her Mom, Aunties, Nana, and Popo; and facetime her family every chance she could. She enjoyed playing games and watching videos on her iPad, shopping, going on road trips, Starbucks runs, breakfast from McDonalds and her bag full of snacks. Gabriella was a Special Olympic athlete with a heart of gold, funny, sweet, and very smart; everyone was perfect in her eyes (no...

Mildred Ann Patterson, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the age of 77.  Ann was an artist in so many ways, and throughout her life she displayed this through various mediums such as photography, sewing, cake decorating, and crafting. She was also a very kind and generous lady who never hesitated to help. On many occasions she used her talents to help others, like when crocheted several hundred hats for Driscoll Children's Hospital. Though her greatest joy was her...

Phila Maude Willbern of Kingsville, TX passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at the age of 96. The family will receive condolences on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at 1st United Methodist Church in Bishop, TX, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 10:30 p.m. A Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Runge Cemetery, Runge TX

Our beloved mother, Eloise Cano Lefler, 84, passed away September 6, 2022.  She was born January 8, 1938 in Karnes City, Texas to Ramon and Louisa Cano.  She graduated from Texas A&I University in 1972 with a Bachelors and Masters in Education.  She taught for 32 years beginning her career for Robstown ISD for two years as a 2nd Grade teacher and for Bishop ISD for 30 years as a 5th Grade teacher.  She was very proud of the work she did and the lives she helped...

Judith Wynn Lockwood, 74, passed away on September 6, 2022. She was born on September 9, 1947, to Dr. Leo L. Bailey Sr. and Eddie Lou Tudor.  Judith was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pernell Lockwood; parents; and sister, Nora Jane Bishop. Among those left to cherish her memory are her children, Chad Dale (Beth Anne) Walker, Beau Allen (Michelle)...

Barbara Ann Gallagher Imken, 91, of Liberty Hill, TX passed away on August 25, 2022 of natural causes. She had been a resident of the Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for many years. Barbara was born December 27, 1930 in Corpus Christi, TX to Joseph Henry Gallagher and Josephine Emmert Gallagher. She is predeceased by her husband, Elmer Imken, of Bishop, TX. Her greatest joy in life was to spend time with family and friends, of which she had many. She is survived by two sons;...

Ramiro Tijerina of Kingsville, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the age of 81.  He was a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  Ramiro had a loving energy of his ranch and horses, through a joyful journey that he deeply cared for; he also enjoyed deer hunting.  Ramiro loved making leather cases for his guns and making wood canes.  He was a proud U.S. Marine Corp veteran, who proudly served his country during the Vietnam...

After a full life, Elizabeth Stella Turcotte passed peacefully on September 3, 2022. Elizabeth was raised in Kingsville and Sarita, Texas. She had a beautiful voice and loved to play the piano. Elizabeth was a Carmelite Sister located in Blissfield, MI, and taught school at St. Cyril Methodius in Corpus Christi, TX. She obtained a nursing degree and worked as a nurse in Albuquerque, NM. After her retirement, she moved to Corpus Christi enjoying her family, ranching activities, and music. She...

Francisco “Frank” Rodriguez was born on January 29, 1940, to Simon Rodriguez and Josephina Martinez. He passed away on September 5, 2022. Frank was a welder in the Kingsville area for over 30 years. He owned Frank and Son’s Lawncare. He enjoyed being with family, “Dad believed that families should always do everything together”. Among those left to cherish his memory are his 9 children, Mary Josie (Rey Munoz) Rodriguez, Cristy (John Baker) Escalante,...

Michael Moore passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1958, to George Edward and Dixie Moore. Michael entered the service with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from September 1976- February 1979. He was deeply in love and passionate about working in the oilfields, which he did for many years, during his time there he met many amazing friends who became family to him. He loved fishing, going to the beach with his dogs, and spending time with family and friends. He...