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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Marcello E. Carrillo, Jr.

Marcello E. Carrillo, Jr.

Dec 9, 2021

Marcello E. Carrillo, Jr., 78, passed away on December 9, 2021, with family by his side in Houston,Texas.

Marcello was born October 26, 1943 in Kingsville, Texas to the late Marcelo P.  and Adelina Leal Carrillo.

Marcello traveled with his father in his young adult life, working hard on dredge boats on the Louisiana and...

Joshua Peterson

Joshua Peterson

Dec 7, 2021

Joshua Abraham Peterson, 24 of Corpus Christi Texas, past to his permanent residence on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  Joshua was born on a Super Bowl Sunday, January 26, 1997.  Joshua graduated from Tuloso-Midway high school in 2015 and had just recently been accepted to the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Tx. He was a sous chef for...

Dorothy Genz

Dorothy Genz

Dec 6, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Lillian Genz (Kingsville Texas) who died Monday December 6th at the age of 98, leaving family and friends to mourn her passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ross C Genz, her granddaughter Lisa Genz Joseph and her parents George and Gladys Bellinger .

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Amy Lawrence

Amy Lawrence

Dec 5, 2021

Amy Kathleen Lawrence, age 67, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a long struggle with diabetes and its effects. She was born to Kenneth and Doris (Corky) Lawrence on June 9, 1954 in San Diego, California. After graduating high school in Eustis, FL, Amy attended and graduated from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC with...

Barbara Tyra

Barbara Tyra

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara Jean Tyra, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on November 30, 2021. She entered this world on May 1, 1937 in Taft Texas, born to Farris Williams and Lillie Clay Williams. Barbara made a proud career for herself as Vice President of Operations at Mercantile National Bank for 25 years. She was also a devoted christian and...

Juan Vargas

Juan Vargas

Nov 26, 2021

Juan Evodio Vargas, age 64, passed away November 26, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born May 6, 1957 in Rio Grande City, Texas to Juan Vargas Jr. and Luisa Rocha Vargas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Dora V. Becker, and his brother, Sergio L. Vargas.

He is survived...

Samuel Garza

Samuel Garza

Nov 24, 2021

Samuel Jacob Garza skateboarded his way to heaven to be with the Lord on November 24, 2021. He was born in Victoria, Texas and resided in Austin, Texas.

Sam was a gem! He brightened so many lives and brought so many people together. He had a bigger heart than the vast majority of people and left so...

Jose L. Zavala

Jose L. Zavala

Nov 23, 2021

Jose Luis Zavala, 52, went to be with the Lord on November 23. He was born on June 26, 1969, to the late Juan & Juanita Zavala, and raised in Ricardo, Texas.

Jose moved to Houston to begin his new journey as a self-employed massage therapist. He enjoyed every moment that he was able to provide comfort...

Antonio "Tony" Loera, Iii.

Antonio "Tony" Loera, Iii.

Nov 21, 2021

Antonio “Tony Loera, III. passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 42. He was born on March 15, 1979, to Antonio Loera Jr. and Matilde G. Loera of Kingsville.

Tony was a graduate from H.M King High School and completed a year of college at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. He was a Control...

Dr. Barbara Oates

Dr. Barbara Oates

Nov 21, 2021

Dr. Barbara Ruth Oates passed away on November 21 at Christus Spohn hospital after a short illness.

She is survived by her 2 children Mitzi Myers and Charles David Clark, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Dr. Oates was a long-standing professor at the Texas A&M university in Kingsville, Tx. teaching as well as internationally...

Crisostomo "Chris" Perez Jr.

Crisostomo "Chris" Perez Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

Crisostomo "Chris" Perez Jr. age 49, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2021. Chris was born on March 8, 1972, to Crisostomo Peres Sr. and Amalia De La Garza Perez in Tulare California.

Chris worked most of his life as a Boilermaker in the industrial refineries in the area. He was a 2-time Golden...

Peggy Lundmark

Peggy Lundmark

Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Peggy June Lundmark, age 73, a resident of Bishop, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2021, in Corpus Christi after a valiant battle with cancer. Her courage and strength was remarkable.

Peggy was born on August 11, 1948, to John and Velma Collier in Seguin, Tx.

Peggy was an avid reader who could sit...

Alvessa Frausto Silguero

Alvessa Frausto Silguero

Nov 12, 2021

Alvessa “Betsy” Silguero of Kingsville, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the age of 70 in her home surrounded by many who loved her.  Betsy was born on July 1, 1951, to Carmen Vinton and Santiago Frausto in Pearsall, Texas.  She was a beautiful soul that loved to dance, vacation on the Frio, and spend time...

Charlene Woods

Charlene Woods

Nov 10, 2021

Vivian Charlene Woods, born August 18, 1925, in Riviera, Texas, passed away November 10, 2021 in Dallas at the age of 96.  Charlene married Seth M. Woods in 1943.  Together, they lived on ranches he managed in Kennedy, Brooks, and Dimmit Counties until Seth passed away in 1988.  She was an avid gardener, donating truckloads of plants in which...

Lloyd A. Gardner

Lloyd A. Gardner

Nov 10, 2021

Lloyd A. (Sonny) Gardner, of Riviera, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born on April 23, 1932, to Lehman and Daunice Gardner, who were the proud owners of Gardner Café in Riviera, Texas. Sonny proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He loved coaching little league baseball and was his grandkids number...

Sylvia Olivarez

Sylvia Olivarez

Nov 6, 2021

Sylvia Ramos Olivarez passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born on August 31, 1948, in Alice, Tx and resided in Ricardo, Tx for 47 years. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated almost her entire life caring for her family. She was an amazing mother to her 3 children, grandchildren, and her...

Andres Aquino (Andre)

Andres Aquino (Andre)

Nov 6, 2021

Andres David Aquino (Andre), 90, of Kingsville, TX was surrounded by his family as he was welcomed into heaven on November 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Ingeborg, daughter, Imelda and her husband Robert (Kerr), daughter Yolanda Aquino, daughter Andrea and her husband, Tony (Vaziri), son Andre Aquino and his wife Gen, and son, Erik (Kepler) and...

Sr. Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys, Jr.

Sr. Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys, Jr.

Nov 4, 2021

Sr. Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys, Jr., lost his life tragically and senselessly while serving his community at the age of 58 on November 4th, 2021.  On January 18, 1963, Sherman was born to Sherman and Joan Franks Benys in Corpus Christi, their firstborn son. He grew up in Calallen with his younger sisters Claire and Michelle. During high school,...

Miguel "Mike" Silva

Miguel "Mike" Silva

Oct 31, 2021

Miguel H. “Mike” Silva passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 57.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, and fishing.  Mike was a man of strong faith and was dedicated to God.  He was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  Mike will be deeply missed by all who...

Jesus M. Avelar, Sr.

Jesus M. Avelar, Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Jesus M. Avelar, Sr. passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 81.  He was a bus driver for Kingsville ISD for many years, before he retired from Bishop CISD.  Jesus enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, barbeques with family and friends; he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He will be deeply missed by all...