Jan 10, 2021

Leandro O. Villarreal, Jr., 68, passed away on January 10, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on September 9, 1952 in Kingsville, Texas to Leandro and Victoria Villarreal. He loved watching baseball, basketball, and football, especially, the Dallas Cowboys. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 9, 2021

Owedia “Bo” Cordez Sthram Coufal, formerly of Kingsville and Mathis, died January 9, 2021.  Bo was born to Roy and Henrietta Sthram in Hull/Daisetta Texas on July 16, 1932, the fourth of seven children.  Bo graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1949 and enrolled in Nursing School.  Shortly thereafter, she met Joe Coufal and the couple was married...

Jan 2, 2021

Raul “RC” Garcia, 43, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on June 12, 1977 in Kingsville, Texas to Sylvia and Jesus R. Garcia, Jr. RC enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He loved fishing, hunting, and attending concerts. RC’s most prized accomplishment in life was being an aircraft mechanic, he truly...

Jan 2, 2021

Diana Gloria Benavides, 67, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Encino, Texas to Rene Perez and Domitila Flores.

She is preceded in death by both her parents.

Diana is survived by her sons, Andy Benavides and Jaime Benavides, Jr.; sisters, Donna Bunch (Blake)...

Dec 29, 2020

Ray Naranjo, 65, passed away on December 29, 2020 in Riviera, Texas. He was born on October 24, 1955 in Kingsville, Texas to Pedro Garcia Naranjo and Simona Cortez Ruiz. Ray was retired and worked many years as a store clerk for the Seahawk Drive in Store in Riviera. Ray received his journeyman license in plumbing and began working...

Dec 29, 2020

Paula Marie Martinez, 45, unexpectedly passed away on December 29, 2020 in Victoria, Texas. She was born on June 12, 1975 in Kingsville, Texas. Those who knew Paula lost a shining light in their lives. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. She was a selfless, caring and loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother and...

Dec 27, 2020

Mary Lou Nix, age 91, from Kingsville, Texas died on December 27,2020 at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers.

Mary Lou was born in Kingsville to Lela and Cecil Garrison on October 1, 1929. She attended school in Kingsville and graduated valedictorian of her class at H.M. King High School. She married her high school...

Dec 26, 2020

With deepest sorrow we announce that my beloved son, brother, uncle, family member and friend Gustavo “Gus” Baker 40 passed away on December 26, 2020 in Austin Texas.

Those who knew Gus lost a shining light in their lives. He was a free spirit who lived in the present and on his terms. He would enter a...

Dec 25, 2020

Wayne Warren Sheffey, 89, of Kingsville, Texas passed away December 25, 2020 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Wayne was born September 19, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas to Billie Marshall and Avis Estelle (Hamor) Sheffey.

He spent his first years in Del Rio, Texas, later moving to San Benito, Texas. He was...

Dec 25, 2020

Navarre Brown, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia to Marcus Smith and Kayla Brown.

Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary with a Chapel Service to start at 11:00 a.m. that morning.

Services are...

Dec 25, 2020

Rolando Garza, Sr., 78, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 25, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He entered this world on March 18, 1942 in Kingsville, Texas to Feliberto Garza, Sr., and Eva Gaytan Garza. Rolando served in the Navy from 1962-1964. Rolando worked in Payroll Department for the King Ranch before retiring from Koch...

Dec 25, 2020

Rodolfo Edgardo Ramos, 75, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 25, 1945 in Hebbronville, Texas to Ignacio Ramos and Ausencia Montalvo Ramos. He attended Texas A&I University and earned a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Arts/Education and a Master’s Degree in Education. He served in the United States Navy aboard the...

Dec 23, 2020

John Donnelly Finnegan, III, 72 beloved husband, brother, and uncle, passed away on December 23, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.  He was born on September 10, 1948 in Kingsville, Texas to Violet and John Donnelly Finnegan, Jr.

He was a licensed commercial real estate broker for over 30 years in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Texas A&M...

Dec 22, 2020

Ernesto De La Paz, Sr., 77, passed away on December 22, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on October 2, 1943 in Kingsville, Texas to Lazaro De La Paz, Sr. and Cresencia Losoya. Ernesto was a truck driver for 55 years for De La Paz Trucking. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly...

Dec 22, 2020

Jacob Allen Barrera, Jr., 28, passed away on December 22, 2020 in College Station, Texas. He was born on February 16, 1992 in Kingsville, Texas to Jacob Allen Barrera, Sr. and Melanie Clemons. Jacob was an amazing dad, son, and brother. Jacob worked side by side with his father and was co-owner of Jacob & Sons Painting and Remodeling in...

Dec 21, 2020

Brenda Ray Brown, 80, passed away on December 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1940 in Amarillo, Texas to Willis and Alma Ray.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Les Brown; daughter, Leona O’Hair; brother, Eugene Ray; sister-in-law, Pat Ray; and granddaughter, Ashley Brown.

Brenda is survived...

Dec 20, 2020

Amber Bazan-Medrano, 31, passed away on December 20, 2020 in Petronila, Texas. She was born on September 2, 1989 in Kingsville, Texas to Rene Bazan and Renee Espinosa. She was an HM King High School graduate and was employed at Dillards. Amber was determined, fun, and loved being around family, especially her sons. She was a loving mother, sister,...

Dec 20, 2020

Jacqueline Danielle Espinosa, 22, passed away on December 20, 2020 in Petronila, Texas. She was born on October 20, 1998 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ernesto and Renee Espinosa. Jacqueline was a dedicated full-time mother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter, and enjoyed exploring new things. She was a goofball, humble, giving, loved to help...

Dec 20, 2020

Wayne Walter Quandt, 75, passed away on December 20, 2020. He will be dearly missed.

Dec 19, 2020

Jesus Alejandro Perez (Jesse) of Three Rivers, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, he is at peace in the presence of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. He was born March 29, 1961 in Weslaco, Texas. Jesus was a retired correctional counselor for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Three Rivers, Texas.

Jesus Alejandro Perez...