Braulio Montalvo

June 6, 1934 — April 9, 2019

Braulio Montalvo

Braulio R. Montalvo, Sr., 84, passed away on April 9, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1934 in Laureles Ranch to the late Francisco and Valeriana Montalvo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Francisca Mendietta, Lina Vela; and brother, Jesus Montalvo.
He was employed by the King Ranch, Laureles Division as a Cowboy for over 50 years. As a fifth generation Kineño, he had a great passion for training horses and working cattle. As a "Vaquero" he took pride in leading and mentoring others. He was a humble, hardworking, one of a kind man who loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Emma T. Montalvo; his children, Melinda M. (Tony) Lopez, Braulio (Elena) Montalvo, Jr., Mary Ann "Anna" (Manuel) Pena, Lucy (Rick) Frey, Rene Montalvo, Lee Roy (Catherine) Montalvo; Siblings; Oralia Saldana, Mercedes "Chelo" (Dean) Kunkel, Jose Montalvo, Sylvia Garcia, Angelita Hernandez, and Lydia Ortiz; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Turcotte-Piper Funeral Home, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville Texas 78363. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church in Kingsville. Interment to follow at Laureles Ranch Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Lee Roy Montalvo, Ernest Montalvo, Israel (Rale) Vela Jr., Robert Silguero, Marty Alegria, and Arturo Mendietta. Honorary pallbearers: Braulio Montalvo Jr., Rene Montalvo, Jose Montalvo and Encarnacion Silva.
The family would like to thank all who assisted in his care.


Visitation


TurcottePiper Mortuary
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Friday, April 12, 2019
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Service


Rosary

TurcottePiper Mortuary
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsvlle, TX  78363
Friday, April 12, 2019
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Gertrudes Catholic Church
1120 South 8th street
Kingsville, TX  78363
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery


Laureles Ranch Cemetery
Kingsville, TX  78363
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