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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

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Barbara Sorensen

Barbara Sorensen

Apr 15, 2022

Raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dr. Barbara Sorensen passed away in Kingsville, Texas, on Friday, April 15, 2022. Barbara, an only child, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 24, 1930, to Helen L. and Martin Emmett Sorensen. A history professor at Texas A&I University, now Texas A&M Kingsville, Barbara's career was from September 1969 to January 2002. She...

Alicia Alvarez

Alicia Alvarez

Apr 15, 2022

Alicia R. “Licha” Alvarez was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by family. She was born on October 27, 1948, in Idalou, TX to Jose “Pepe” and Cora Ramirez.  Alicia graduated from Bishop High School in 1967; in 1978 earned her bachelor’s degree in...

Elmira Mirelez

Elmira Mirelez

Apr 14, 2022

Elmira G. Mirelez was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, caring sister, aunt and friend to many.  She left this world too soon on April 14, 2022 at the age of 78 surrounded by her loved ones.

Elmira was born in San Diego, TX to Guadalupe and Catalina Garcia on March 22, 1944....

Yolanda Belmontes

Yolanda Belmontes

Apr 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Yolanda Molina Belmontes, 93, announce her passing. Born the 18th of March 1929 in Fronton, Texas to Rodolfo Molina and Ofelia Molina. Yolanda graduated from Texas A&I University Kingsville. Yolanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many people.

Yolanda had a passion...

Alfredo De La Rosa

Alfredo De La Rosa

Apr 8, 2022

Alfredo G. De La Rosa went to be with the lord on April 8, 2022, He was 75 years old. Alfredo was born on September 17, 1946, in Riviera, Tx.

Alfredo was a pioneer in Conjunto music for over 50 years. Alfredo started in the music industry alongside his brothers Tony and Adan at...

Eugene Hickey Jr.

Eugene Hickey Jr.

Apr 8, 2022

Eugene Hickey Jr., went to be with our Lord on April 8, 2022. Gene was raised in San Antonio, graduating from Mac Arthur High School class of 1969. He went on to graduate from Southwest Texas State with a degree in agriculture. Gene loved the land and was always plowing, planting or improving the pasture! Gene...

Bobby Cooper

Bobby Cooper

Apr 7, 2022

Bobby Linwood Cooper passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on April 7, 2022, at the age of 93. He was born to Linwood Darnell and Lillian (Baskin) Cooper on July 20, 1928, in Aransas Pass, Texas. He graduated from Ingleside High School in 1945 where he was in the band and participated in all sports,...

Teresa Vasquez

Teresa Vasquez

Apr 5, 2022

Teresa Vasquez, 88, of Bishop, Texas passed away on April 5, 2022. She was born in Cerralvo Nuevo Leon on May 29, 1933, to Isabel and Leandro Gutierrez. Teresa Vasquez was a homemaker for her family. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and a had a passion for her plants, love of animals, and helping and...

Latoya Asante Austin

Latoya Asante Austin

Mar 27, 2022

Latoya Asante Austin, 40, was called to her eternal resting place on March 27, 2022. She entered this world on June 19, 1981, in Pensacola, FL, born to Lynda Austin.

Among those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jayla, Jago, Jace, and Jade Vela; mother, Lynda Austin; brother, William (Pricilla) Austin; father-in-law, Ysidro...

Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Mar 27, 2022

Raul Ruiz, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the age of 86. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Raul enjoyed hunting, fishing, bbq with family and friends; he was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather.  Raul will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. ...

Roberto Perez, Sr

Roberto Perez, Sr

Mar 23, 2022

Roberto C. Perez, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 59; he was born on November 8, 1962, in Kingsville, Texas. Roberto worked as a diesel mechanic for McAda Drilling. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Roberto will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. ...

Fabian Sanchez, Jr.

Fabian Sanchez, Jr.

Mar 23, 2022

Fabian Martin Sanchez, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Martin was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Saint James Catholic Church in Bishop, TX. He was a graduate of Bishop High School and shortly after began his career working for the Celanese Plant in Bishop, TX, where...

Becky Reyes

Becky Reyes

Mar 17, 2022

Becky Zavala Reyes was called home on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the age of 41. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, vacationing with her family, playing animal crossing with her daughters, and loved going fishing. She was the best cook and was big fan of sports, specifically the Dallas Cowboys. Becky was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Justin Villarreal

Justin Villarreal

Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Our Lady of Good Counsel a rosary will begin at 10:30 AM, a funeral mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Chamberlain Cemetery.

Esmeregilda Silva

Esmeregilda Silva

Mar 16, 2022

Esmeregilda Silva was called home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the age of 87. She was a devout catholic and woman of strong faith. Esmeregilda was a member of the Alter Society of St. Martin Church and a member of the Cursillistas of St. Joseph Church. Esmeregilda enjoyed spending time with her family; she was a loving...

Lauro Cavazos

Lauro Cavazos

Mar 15, 2022

Lauro Fred Cavazos, 95 years, passed away 3/15/2022 in his long-time place of residence in Concord, Massachusetts. A sixth generation Texan, born on the King Ranch to Lauro Faustino and Tomasa (Quintanilla) Cavazos on 1/4/1927. His parents emphasized to their children that education and service were important qualities.

His life was full, fueled by...

Eloy Barraza

Eloy Barraza

Mar 14, 2022

Eloy Barraza, 67, passed peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022, surrounded by his family after a short battle with brain cancer. He was a resident of Corpus Christi and former long-time resident of Victoria and will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather.

Eloy was born in Kingsville, TX on...

Lyndon Elliott

Lyndon Elliott

Mar 10, 2022

Lyndon Leon Elliott, age 91 of Bishop, Texas passed away Thursday, March 10th, at Kingsville Spohn Hospital with his son John Elliott by his side. Lyndon Elliott was born in Lampasas Texas to Shelby and Ruby Elliott on March 18, 1930. He moved to Lockhart in 1945. He graduated from Lockhart High School in Lockhart, Texas. Upon graduation...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Vasquez, Sr.

Rodolfo "Rudy" Vasquez, Sr.

Mar 4, 2022

Rodolfo “Rudy” Vasquez, Sr was born in Hebbronville, TX, on April 12, 1940.  He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and popo to all.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from CCAD as a Section Chief after 35 years. He also retired from Texas Boll Weevil, Neessen Chevrolet, and Kleberg County Human...

Jose T. Duarte

Jose T. Duarte

Mar 4, 2022

It’s with a heavy heart to announce Jose T. Duarte went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday March 4, 2022. He was 89 years young. He was born on October 11, 1932, in Bishop, Texas to Petra and Severo Duarte. Jose was one of the only two Hispanic graduates of his entire graduating...