Kingsville, Texas Obituaries
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Lisa Herrera
Jan 5, 2023
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...
Dorothy Schwirtlich
Jan 4, 2023
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...
Viviano Saldaña, Jr.
Jan 3, 2023
Viviano Saldaña Jr., 90 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on January 3.
Viviano was born in Kingsville on June 27, 1932, to Viviano Sr. and Manuela Saldaña. Affectionately known as Vive, he was born with a disability in an era with few resources for him. Being ahead of their time, his...
Carol Smith
Dec 31, 2022
Carol Ann Smith was born on September 27, 1939. She was the first of three children born to Katie and Holland Collins in Houston Texas. Carol moved with her parents to Kingsville Texas in her early years. Carol lived in many places but spent most of her years in Pleasanton, Palacios and Kingsville. Carol resided at The Heights...
Homer Gutierrez
Dec 31, 2022
Homer D. Gutierrez, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 76. Homer was a kind loving father and grandfather and would do anything for his family. He loved to work on classic cars, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren; he also enjoyed working on his yard, and planting on his spare time. Homer...
Ethan Villarreal
Dec 27, 2022
The family will receive condolences on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 9:00 AM with a chapel service at 10:00 AM at Turcotte Piper Mortuary. An urn burial to follow at Chamberlain Cemetery.
Ralph Sparks
Dec 26, 2022
Ralph Leon Sparks, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 26, 2022, at the age of 90. Ralph was born to Province and Ernestine Sparks on October 14, 1932, in Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy that same year and served 20 years as a commissary man at various...
Corando Benavides
Dec 24, 2022
Corando San Miguel "Benny" Benavides - dedicated husband, father of one, - passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2022, at the age of 83 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Corando was born to Domingo and Eloisa Benavides in Chapman Ranch, Texas. He started his Army career in 1956 and met his lifelong partner and love of...
Alicia Leal
Dec 13, 2022
Alicia G. Leal, lovingly known as Licha or Mama Alice peacefully went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
There are so many wonderful memories. Mom had a big heart for everyone. She loved to cook and bake for everyone. She touched the hearts of so many family and friends with...
Maria Villarreal
Dec 8, 2022
Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a rosary at 12:00 PM at Turcotte Piper Mortuary. Funeral mass will be at 1:00 PM at St. Martin Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Laverne Casper May
Dec 4, 2022
Laverne Casper May was born on October 20, 1936, to Clarence Casper and Sophie Sullivan May in Vattman, Texas and died on December 4th, 2022, in Richmond, Texas. He was one of fourteen children and enjoyed being in the middle of a large and loving Catholic family. His mother called him “little Lavernie”, and his childhood was filled...
Alonzo Garcia, Jr.
Dec 2, 2022
Alonzo Garcia, Jr. passed away on December 2, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1938, to Alonzo Garcia, Sr., and Isabel Garcia. He worked at HEB for 25 years. He was an Avid Dallas Cowboys fan and a devoted Christian that played the accordion at the church. He was a devoted husband who loved his family very...
Maria Rios
Nov 29, 2022
Maria Celia Rios, 64, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas to Marcos and Maria Chapa.
She was the biological mother of two children; however, many people considered her their own mother.
She was a beautiful, and kind soul....
Ernesto Garza
Nov 27, 2022
Ernesto Garza passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 22, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1959, to Servando and Rebecca Garza. Ernesto enjoyed fishing, was a mechanic at heart; and spending time with his grandchildren meant the world to him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Albert M. Reyna
Nov 24, 2022
Albert M. Reyna, after a short illness, went home to his final resting place in the early morning of November 24, 2022, at the age of 70, with his wife, Dalia Reyna by his side and right after praying the rosary. His children were with him all during his stay in the hospital. Albert loved his hobbies, coaching...
Betty Cecil
Nov 23, 2022
Betty Lou Poe Cecil, died peacefully at her home November 23, 2022.
She was born April 13, 1936, in Terraville, South Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Luella Poe and her siblings Donald Poe, Robert Poe, and Rosalie (Jack) Coleman.
She...
Abelardo Alvarez
Nov 20, 2022
Abelardo P. Alvarez, age 99, peacefully passed Sunday, November 20,2022 at Christus Spohn Kleberg with his family by his side.
Abelardo was born on September 3, 1923, in Port Lavaca, Texas to Jose and Guadalupe Alvarez. Abelardo lived a long and full life where he spent time doing what he enjoyed most like watching...
Gloria Flores
Nov 15, 2022
Gloria Flores, 83, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2022. She was born on November 17, 1938, in Benavides, Texas to Encarnacion and Juanita Cantu.
Gloria worked all her life serving other people working retail sales, school cafeteria, and even care giving. No job was ever too big. She was a...
Marta Vidal
Nov 15, 2022
Marta G. Vidal, 77, passed away on November 15, 2022. She was born on January 4, 1945, to Concepcion and Petronila Guajardo. She was a member of the Guadalupanas at St. Joseph Church. Her memory will always be cherished by those who loved her. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death...
George Perez
Nov 14, 2022
George Perez, 88, passed away on November 14, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1934, to Luis and Elena Perez. He retired from Sears after 35 years of service. After retirement he became self-employed with Perez Service and Repair. He was an Avid hunter, fisherman, Dallas Cowboy fan, and Javelina supporter.
He is preceded in death...
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