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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Roberto "Robert" Ochoa

Roberto "Robert" Ochoa

Aug 1, 2020

Roberto “Robert” Rangel Ochoa was called by our Lord on August 1, 2020. Robert Ochoa was born on the King Ranch in Kingsville on November 2, 1938, to Miguel Ruiz Ochoa and Hortensia Rangel Ochoa.

At the age of 4, the family moved to Corpus Christi where his parents enrolled him and his sister Emma, in a...

Samuel Diaz Iii

Samuel Diaz Iii

Jul 30, 2020

Samuel (Sammy) Diaz III, age 57, passed away on July 30, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born April 10, 1963 to Samuel Jr. and Esperanza Diaz. Samuel graduated from H.M. King High School in 1981. He was a devoted husband, dedicated and faithful brother and minister in the Christian faith. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid Dallas...

Dora Richter

Dora Richter

Jul 29, 2020

Dora Richter, 93, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 29, 2020. She entered this world on May 25, 1927 in Bishop, TX, born to Otto and Minnie Hoff.

Along with being an avid fisherman, her interests included quilting, sewing, baking, and reading. Her memory will live on in the recipes she taught...

Josie Hinojosa

Josie Hinojosa

Jul 29, 2020

Josie Hinojosa, 70, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 15, 1949 in Bishop, Texas to Luciano and Estefana Balboa.  Josie Hinojosa was a Vice President for many years in Chicago, Illinois for the Metropolitan banking institutions.  She enjoyed serving the Lord in various capacities at First Baptist Church of Kingsville, Texas. ...

Zaragoza Salinas, Jr.

Zaragoza Salinas, Jr.

Jul 28, 2020

Zaragoza Salinas Jr., known affectionally as “Shorty,” was an active member in his community.  Shorty was a loving father and husband. He devoted 38 beautiful years to his wife Delma Salinas, whom he loved very much.

He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Number 2623, where he once assisted in mentoring the Grand Knights...

Joe Dvorak

Joe Dvorak

Jul 27, 2020

Joe Dvorak began his career in Kingsville working for the Missouri Pacific Railroad.  He had the opportunity to transfer but chose to stay in Kingsville and worked for the Kingsville Laundry for most of his career.  He was very active in his community and in his children’s activities.  He served in the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department for many years. ...

Fred Bell

Fred Bell

Jul 27, 2020

A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Fred Marion Bell passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, with his wife, Julia, at his side.  He was 86 years old. On March 12, 1934 in Denver, Colorado, Fred was welcomed into this world by his dad, Fred...

Eleanor Mccusker

Eleanor Mccusker

Jul 23, 2020

Eleanor Rodriguez McCusker, 94, formerly of Kingsville, TX, passed away surrounded by family and friends at home in Taos, NM, on July 23, 2020, of natural causes.

Eleanor is survived by her daughters Maria Teresa Garcia (Kurt Winchester) and Carla Garcia Connolly (Jim Connolly); grandchildren Marisa Stofan (Tim Stofan), Alexandra Collignon (Oliver Collignon), Erin Connolly (Spencer Beecher)...

Stanley "Curtis" Mcfarland Jr.

Stanley "Curtis" Mcfarland Jr.

Jul 22, 2020

Stanley “Curtis” McFarland Jr., passed away on July 22, 2020 at his home in Kingsville, Texas. He was born February 11, 1953 to Stanley Curtis McFarland Sr. and Helen Frances Cason McFarland. He was a graduate of H.M. King High school and graduated from Texas A&I University in 1976. He worked at Kingsville Lumber for several years and also...

Shirley Taylor

Shirley Taylor

Jul 21, 2020

Shirley Jean Taylor went to her forever home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020 after battling COVID-19. She was born Shirley Jean McGill on January 24, 1935 to Lewis and Sally McGill in Swanington, Indiana.

She was born a Hoosier but became a Texan. She met her husband of 46 years, Charles Taylor in...

Arnulfo Guajardo

Arnulfo Guajardo

Jul 21, 2020

Arnulfo Guajardo, age 70, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away July 21, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 18, 1949 in Kingsville, Texas to Gregorio and Rita Guajardo.  Recently retired, he was a dedicated provider and worked for Celanese Bishop for 42 years.  Ever the consummate patriarch, his family meant everything to him and...

Guy Wallace

Guy Wallace

Jul 20, 2020

Guy “Rooster” Elmer Wallace, Jr., 91, of Riviera passed away at his home July 20. He was born on March 7, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Guy E Wallace, Sr. and Edna Wallace. He has been reunited with his wife, Teddy Marie (Hubert) Wallace, who preceded him in death 20 years ago.

He was a devoted Christian,...

Soila Acevedo

Soila Acevedo

Jul 19, 2020

Soila Acevedo, 73, passed away on July 19, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on June 22, 1947 in Kingsville, Texas to Adan Flores and Elodia Flores.

God gained a beautiful angel in Soila Acevedo. For those who knew her, Soila embodied the epitome of kindness, generosity, and compassion. She was full of life, knew...

Peggy Schurtz

Peggy Schurtz

Jul 19, 2020

Peggy Schurtz, 90, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on July 19, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. She entered this world on September 12, 1929 in Kingsville, TX, born to Travis and Mary Florence Mills. She is survived by her son Jerry Smith; daughter Janice Celaya; and son Robert Smith. She is...

Sandra Peña

Sandra Peña

Jul 16, 2020

Sandra A. Pena, 57, passed away on July 16, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on September 7, 1962 in Kingsville, Texas to Augustin G. Pena and Palmira Olivarez.  She worked for many years with Workforce Solutions. Sandra touched the lives of so many with her unconditional love, generosity, and crafting for festive events. She took pride...

Jose Davila Sr.

Jose Davila Sr.

Jul 13, 2020

Jose Mendietta Davila, Sr., 76, passed away on July 13, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on June 21, 1944 in Kingsville, Texas to Andres and Agapita Davila. He enjoyed fishing, barbequing, and cutting a rug doing the two step. Most of all Joe enjoyed spending as much time with his family and always put them first....

Carl Harper

Carl Harper

Jul 11, 2020

Carl Harper, 70, passed away peacefully in the late afternoon on July 11, 2020 in Kingsville, Tx. He was born on September 29, 1949 in Mullins, South Carolina to Grace Phipps.

Carl had an amazing life story which included 24 years serving in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer Air Traffic Controller and a strong...

Babe Johnson

Babe Johnson

Jul 10, 2020

Babe Kyncade Custer Johnson, 83, of Kingsville passed away on July 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Tx. She was born on December 6, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Custer in Kingsville. She was a retired bookkeeper and formerly employed by Valero at the Bill Greehey Refinery.

Babe was preceded in death by her parents, her 2...

Alistair Andaya

Alistair Andaya

Jul 10, 2020

Alistair Keith D. Andaya, 33, passed away on July 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas after a brief illness.  He was born on November 1, 1986 in Los Angeles, California to Alfredo and Hilarie (Dominguez) Andaya.  He was engaged to his best friend, Jenni Garcia, who preceded him in death on July 7, 2020.

Alistair’s vibrant and...

Benita Alvarado

Benita Alvarado

Jul 10, 2020

Benita P. Alvarado, 60, passed away on July 10, 2020 . She was born on February 19, 1960 in Kingsville, Texas.

Rest peacefully. Mom… you were the most beautiful loving soul on this earth. Everything we are, we are because of you. We are grateful to have been surrounded by so much love that you gave all...