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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

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Maudie Clark

Maudie Clark

Oct 8, 2020

Maudie Louise Clark of Riviera, Texas passed away on October 8, 2020. Maudie was born in Coleman, Texas to John Frank and Maggie Mae Adian on April 21, 1929.

She was 91 years old at the time of her passing. Maudie was a graduate of Three Rivers High School, in Three Rivers Texas. She met and married...

Alberto Villarreal

Alberto Villarreal

Oct 3, 2020

Alberto T. Villarreal Sr., 87, passed away on October 3, 2020 in Riviera, Texas. He was born on July 22, 1933 to Maria Villarreal. He was devoted to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Riviera. He prayed the rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily, up to when he was called home by our Lord. He took great...

Ricardo Sendejo

Ricardo Sendejo

Oct 2, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved, Ricardo Sendejo. Ricardo was born on July 10, 1963 and passed away on October 2, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Corpus Christi to Fortino and Maria Sendejo.

Ricardo (Rick) enlisted in the United States Army and was initially stationed...

Dr. Hueytzen Wu

Dr. Hueytzen Wu

Oct 2, 2020

Dr. Hueytzen James Wu, a beloved Professor of Mathematics at Texas A&M University – Kingsville, passed away on Friday October 2, 2020.  He was 74 years old.

James was born on December 30, 1945 in the small town of Hsin Chu, Taiwan.  In 1974, James left Taiwan and came to the United States to further...

Charles "Chuck" Weaver

Charles "Chuck" Weaver

Oct 2, 2020

Charles (Chuck) Wayne Weaver (April 8, 1942 – October 2, 2020). Charles (78) of Riviera, TX passed away peacefully at his home on October 2, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Weaver was born in Ferrum, VA. He served his country as an intelligence analyst in the US Air Force. He was a graduate of both Syracuse...

Rosa Mireles

Rosa Mireles

Oct 2, 2020

Rosa Velia Mireles, 73, passed away on October 2, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on September 11, 1947 to Agapito and Petronila Alaniz. Rosa loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed dearly.

She is preceded in death by both her parents; husband, Juan De Dios Mireles; brother, Roque Luis...

Jean Womack

Jean Womack

Oct 1, 2020

Our darling, hilarious Jean Marie Womack joined the heavenly angels on October 1, 2020 at 92 years of age. Weeks before, she spent the day with her four living children and declared it one of the best days of her life. Jean Marie, or Granny Ree, will be remembered for her love of family, her biting wit, and for...

Gonzalo Pena Iii

Gonzalo Pena Iii

Sep 27, 2020

Gonzalo Pena III, age 41, passed away on September 27, 2020 in New Orleans. He was born on August 4, 1979 to Gonzalo Pena Jr. and Margarita Longoria Puente . He was a beloved husband, loving father, and caring individual. A man of his faith who touched many lives with his generosity and compassion for others. His life motto...

Barney "Mike" May

Barney "Mike" May

Sep 26, 2020

Barney “Mike” May, 80, passed away on September 26, 2020, in Kingsville. He was born on June 12, 1940 in Texon, Texas to Barney Lee and Doris May.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Doris; sister, Pat Miller; and nephew, Leonard S. “Butch” Huskey Jr.

Mike is survived by his sister, Rosemary (Leonard)...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Sep 24, 2020

Maria Elva Gonzalez, 73, passed away on September 24, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on April 2, 1947 in Karnes City, Texas to Alejandro and Anastacia Garza Villarreal.

She is preceded in death by her parents Alejandro and Anastacia Villarreal, husband Antonio Gonzalez, one sister Juanita Rivera, and one brother Julio Villarreal.

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Frankie Jo Payton

Frankie Jo Payton

Sep 24, 2020

Frankie Jo Payton, age 71, passed away on September 24, 2020 in Laredo, Texas. She was born on May 9, 1949 in Texas City, Texas to Wash and Neila Thomas.

She was a determined, fun, loving and creative woman who never gave up and would fight for what was right. She always made sure her grandchildren were...

Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Sep 23, 2020

Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 58, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on September 23, 2020. He is proceeded in death by his father, Desiderio Rodriguez, his mother, Maria de Jesus Rodriguez, his brothers Raul, Desiderio Jr, David, and Abel Rodriguez, and his two sisters Rachel Aronjon and Elizabeth Bocanegra.

Jose is survived by...

Adan Garcia

Adan Garcia

Sep 22, 2020

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Adan Peña Garcia went to rest in heaven at the age of 75. He was born on March 6, 1945 to Eleazar and Eva Peña Garcia in Kingsville, Texas. Adan loved to hunt, fish and tend his garden. He worked at Wilcox Furniture for 25 years.

Adan was preceded in death by...

Amparo Quintanilla

Amparo Quintanilla

Sep 22, 2020

Amparo R. Quintanilla passed away on September 22, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on January 3, 1936 in Kingsville, Texas to Cecilio Lazo and Zoila Ruiz.

She is joined in death by her husband, Benjamin G. Quintanilla. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecilio Lazo and Zoila Ruiz; and son, David Quintanilla.

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Benjamin Quintanilla

Benjamin Quintanilla

Sep 21, 2020

Benjamin G. Quintanilla passed away on September 21, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on July 31, 1929 in Ben Bolt, Texas to Catarino and Ramona Quintanilla.

He is joined in death by his wife, Amparo R. Quintanilla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Catarino and Romona Quintanilla; son, David Quintanilla; brother,...

Michelle Turcotte Rivers

Michelle Turcotte Rivers

Sep 17, 2020

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Michelle Turcotte Rivers (Shelley) passed away at the age of 63 surrounded by loved ones.

Shelley was born in 1956 to John (Jack) William Turcotte and Barbara  Sue Turcotte of Sarita TX. Shelley was preceded in death by her father, Jack. She lived out her life in South Texas amidst family and friends, namely her...

Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez

Sep 16, 2020

Maria Ada Rodriguez, 55, passed away on September 16, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1965 in Kingsville, Texas to Raul and Maria Rodriguez. She worked at El Corral Restaurant for many years, and recently worked at Harrel’s Pharmacy. Maria was very outgoing and loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother,...

Auguste "Liz" Nelson

Auguste "Liz" Nelson

Sep 13, 2020

Auguste “Liz” Elisabeth Nelson, 67, passed away on September 13, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on July 25, 1953 in Zweibruecken, Germany to Norbert and Josephine Robatsch. After her marriage to Lawrence on September 24, 1976 she came with him to make a life in his hometown New Orleans in May of 1977. They spent the next 32 years loving their lives in...

Duncan Beecham, Jr.

Duncan Beecham, Jr.

Sep 12, 2020

Duncan James Beecham, Jr., 76, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas.  He was born on August 12, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Duncan James and Willie Betty Beecham.

Duncan’s family moved to Kingsville where he attended King Star Church and School.  As a teenager he demonstrated a strong work ethic...

Dorothy Patton

Dorothy Patton

Sep 12, 2020

Dorothy Patton passed away September 12, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on December 23, 1924 to George Gideon and Lena Reiden Hall in Bishop, Texas.

Dorothy Patton loved to help others in many ways. While in the nursing home, she loved to play her keyboard as people gathered around asking for favored hymns...