Judy Mcdonald Wood

Mar 16, 2021

Judy Jane McDonald Wood, 81, formerly lifetime resident of Kingsville, passed away on March 16, 2021 in Pearland, Texas.  She was born to Kelsey Woodson Smith and Ica Frances (Alford) Smith on September 15, 1939 in Poteau, Oklahoma.

She married Robert “Putter” McDonald on December 23, 1955.  They remained married for 34 years until his passing in...

Arturo Alvarez Jr.

Mar 16, 2021

Arturo Alvarez Jr., 82, passed away on March 16, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas after a short illness and surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7, 1939 in Kingsville, Texas to Guadalupe Longoria and Arturo Alvarez Sr. and is a descendant of the Angel of Goliad.

He is preceded in death by both his...

Consuelo Gutierrez

Mar 15, 2021

Consuelo Garcia Gutierrez, 81, passed away on March 15, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 17, 1939 in Kingsville, Texas to Hilario Garcia, Sr. and Antonia Villanueva Garcia.

Consuelo was a loving Mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She worked for 55 years for Dairy Queen in Kingsville, Beeville and Bishop. Family was the...

Jose Perez

Mar 13, 2021

Jose F. Perez, 77, passed away on March 13, 2021. He leaves behind his wife, Maria Enedelia; daughters, Norma Davila (Martin), Noel Rivas, Nora Castro (Cosme), Nelda Pierce (Wayne) and son, Jose Perez, Jr. (Stephanie); as well as a sister, Maria Trevino; sister-in-law, Ofelia Perez; brother-in-law, Eliseo Hernandez and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jose also leaves...

Matias Escobedo

Mar 12, 2021

Matias Raziel Escobedo November 19, 1999 to March 12, 2021.

We lost Raz at the extremely young age of 21 as a result of complications from a heart condition that he had battled with courage, and quiet dignity for his entire life. Although his heart may have been weak, his character and love for others was overflowing....

Lillian Pechacek

Mar 2, 2021

Lillian Pechacek, 93, passed away on March 2, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1927 in San Angelo, Texas to Otto J. Bubenik and Frances Strokas. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a great personality that everyone loved. She was very giving to everyone and was a nurse who loved to...

Javier Perez Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

Javier Perez Jr. (Javi) formerly of Kingsville, TX, a devoted father, beloved son, brother, and friend was surrounded by loved ones when he passed on March 2, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on August 25, 1974, to Javier Perez Sr. and Graciela Garcia Perez of Kingsville, TX. Javi graduated from H.M. King High School in 1992 and...

Jose Martinez

Mar 1, 2021

Jose Luis Martinez (Joe), age 68, passed away at Christus Spohn Hospital in Kingsville on March 1st, 2021 after a short illness.

Joe was born and raised in Raymondville Texas where he attended Raymondville High School. After graduation Joe, then 18, married Delia Duarte and moved to Kingsville, where he attended college before starting his own business...

Genevieve Ekezie

Feb 24, 2021

Genevieve Breda Ekezie, 77, sunset on February 24, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Sunrise was on December 13, 1943 in Kingsville, Texas to Charlie G. Chase and Wilbert Breda Sr.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Henry Thomas, Jr., and Norris King Sr.; sons, Norris King, Jr., John King; sons-in-law, Larry James Lewis, Kenneth...

Dorothy Turner

Feb 21, 2021

Dorothy A. Turner, 84, passed away on February 21, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas.

A private graveside service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Martin Amaya

Feb 15, 2021

Martin Amaya, 57, passed away on February 15, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1963 in Coahuila, Mexico to Esteban and Carmen Amaya. He worked with H-E-B for 17 years. He had many hobbies that included hunting, guns, and staying busy with yard work. Martin will be dearly missed by his family and friends....

Mary Ann Yaklin

Feb 15, 2021

Mary Ann Yaklin, 89, passed away on February 15, 2021 in Vattman, Texas. She was born June 18, 1931 in Kingsville, Texas to Agnes Schneider and Edwin Hubert. She worked as a clerk typist at Celanese for 35 years and was also a volunteer at Our Lady of Consolation Church.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband...

Luis Velasquez

Feb 15, 2021

Luis Orlando Velasquez, 53, passed away on February 15, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born June 6, 1967 in Kingsville, Texas to Maria Elma Martinez and Melquiades Velasquez Jr. Luis loved his family. His grandchildren were his greatest joy and he loved to spoil them. He loved tinkering in his carport on projects big and small. He served...

Norma Torres

Feb 14, 2021

Norma Torres, 92, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 14, 2021 at her home in Kingsville Texas. She entered this world on November 30, 1928 in Alice, TX, born to Rachel and Geronimo Vela.

Norma held active roles in various local South Texas Baptist churches, which included being a Sunday...

Ricardo Gonzales

Feb 14, 2021

Ricardo Gonzales, 86, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 14, 2021. He entered this world on May 21, 1934 in King Ranch TX, born to Ricardo and Manuela Gonzales.

He is survived by his children Delfina Salinas, Ricardo Gonzales III, Anita Garcia and Robert Gonzales. Grandchildren Steven Salinas (Araceli), Emily Salinas, Gregg...

Alicia Sanchez

Feb 10, 2021

Alicia H. Sanchez, 79, passed away on February 10, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born January 14, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Lucio J. and Maria C. Hernandez. Alicia was a faithful member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church and the Colombian Lady Council #2623. She was an active worker at the KC Bingo Hall #2623,...

Bettye Chambliss

Feb 8, 2021

Bettye Kelly Chambliss, 76, passed away on February 8, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on January 14, 1945 in Kingsville, Texas to Ida Mae Jones and William Edgar Schultz.

Bettye wore many hats throughout her working years which included working for Mercantile National Bank, Patti Welder Middle School in Victoria, as a floral designer...

Ernan Gutierrez

Feb 4, 2021

Ernan Castillo Gutierrez, 78, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1942 in Sarita, Texas to Seferino and Trinidad Gutierrez.

Ernan was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and hero. Family was the most important part of Ernan’s life. He enjoyed visiting with family and attending as...

Dean Wilson

Feb 1, 2021

Dean Chauncey Wilson, 61, was called to his eternal resting place on February 1, 2021 at his home in Riviera, Texas. He was born in Concord, California on April 11, 1959 to Josephine “JoAnn” Spielmann Wilson and Dean Harlane Wilson. He was raised in Manchester, Iowa. He joined the Navy after graduating high school and served 11 years and...

Jose Perez

Jan 31, 2021

Jose Fidel Perez, 67, passed away on January 31, 2021. He was born on December 21, 1953 in San Benito, Texas to Samuel Perez and Maria Suniga.

Fidel was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who dedicated his life to helping people achieve a better quality of life through sobriety. He generously gave of himself to help...