Rene Perez

Dec 14, 2020

Rene R. Perez, 91, passed away on December 14, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on November 14, 1929 in Encino, Texas to Ruperto and Mauricia Perez. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army and retired after working many years for CCAD. He lived a simple life. He enjoyed music and carpentry.

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Onodelia "Lela" Cabrera

Dec 13, 2020

Onodelia (Lela) G. Cabrera, 84, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on December 13, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 7, 1936 in Rios, Texas. Daughter of Benito Gonzales and Virginia S. Gonzales. Mrs. Cabrera retired from KISD in 2000 and served the district for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death...

Dorothy Moerbe Theis

Dec 10, 2020

Dorothy Ruth Moerbe was born in Bishop, Texas to parents W.O. and Lydia Moerbe on July 1, 1923. She lived on a farm in the Concordia community with her four sisters and one brother. Each of her sisters had a special focus/talent and Dorothy’s was sewing. She was also known for making the best pie crusts. The first of...

Jose Fernandez Sr.

Dec 10, 2020

Jose Angel Fernandez Sr. “Gogo”, passed away on December 10, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on April 7, 1963 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Pedro and Olga Fernandez. Gogo was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked as a cowboy for Laureles Ranch since the age of 15 years old. He later...

William Leon Yow, Jr.

Dec 10, 2020

William Leon Yow, Jr., 66,of Kingsville passed away on December 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on June 30, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida to William Leon Sr. and Gladys Yow.

William, known for his free spirit and kindness to all, was an ex-biker and a jack of all trades.  He was a longhaired hippie...

Jude Golla

Dec 10, 2020

Jude T. Golla, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home outside of Kingsville on Dec 10.  Jude was born February 15, 1938 in Corpus Christi to John T. Golla and Mary Margaret Whelan Golla.  He grew up in Corpus Christi attended Corpus Christi Academy, Del Mar College, and then Texas A&M University, completing...

Ramon Rodriguez

Dec 9, 2020

Ramon Ruben Rodriguez, 49, beloved brother and uncle, passed away on December 9, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on January 25, 1971 in Kingsville, Texas to Ramon and Yolanda Rodriguez.

He attended and graduated from Texas A&M-Kingsville with a BBA in Political Science. Ramon was currently employed with the City of Kingsville. He was...

Donald Skipworth

Dec 7, 2020

Donald Ray Skipworth, 84, passed away on December 7, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd. Kingsville, Texas 78363.

James Rapp

Dec 6, 2020

James E. Rapp, 85, passed away on December 6, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on October 23, 1935 in Chanute, Kansas to Edith Elsten.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette Rapp; sister, Louise Young; and brother, Donald Rapp.

James is survived by his daughters, Lois Bennett (Lawayne), Eva Garcia...

Norman Bowyer

Dec 3, 2020

Norman Bowyer, 88, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on December 3, 2020. He entered this world on April 12, 1932. He was born to Leroy and Maria Bowyer of San Benito, Texas. He served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 and then began working for the Naval Air Station Kingsville until he retired. Norman...

Ernesto Solis

Nov 30, 2020

Ernesto “Oso” Solis, 81, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2020, with his wife of 57 years, Connie, at his side.

Oso was born on July 13, 1939, in Kingsville to Alejandro and Antonia. He attended St. Martin Catholic School, H.M. King High, and Texas A&I University. On February 3, 1963, he married the love...

Glen Dial

Nov 29, 2020

Glen Dial, 66, beloved father, brother, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on November 29, 2020. Born to H.A. and Vivian Dial, he entered this world on September 16, 1954, in San Juan, Texas. He was well known in the area as a musician, mechanic, handyman and friend to all.

He is survived by...

Vanessa Speckman

Nov 28, 2020

Vanessa was born in Wytheville, VA on October 16, 1974 to Charles M. and Fanny Ratcliffe. She spent her early years in the Narrows, VA area. In 1977 she was adopted by Darrell and Rebecca Nordeen. Vanessa graduated High School from French Camp Academy in 1992 and then attended photography school in Dayton, OH.

There she met...

Jose Pena

Nov 27, 2020

Jose Aaron Pena, 73, passed away on November 27, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on September 20, 1947 in Kingsville, Texas to Augustin and Palmira Pena.

He is preceded in death by his father, Augustin Pena; mother, Palmira Pena; sister and brother-in-law, Leticia (Gilbert) Arriaga; sister, Maria Lucky; brother, Larry Pena; sister, Sandra Pena; daughter,...

Jilma Vidaurri

Nov 25, 2020

Jilma Guevara Vidaurri was born in Benavides, Texas on November 3, 1932. She passed away in her sleep on November 25, 2020. She was married to Ildefonso Quinones (I.Q.) Vidaurri for 58 years. She was a retired educator who graduated from Texas A&I University with a BBA in Home Economics Education and a Master’s Degree in Counseling- at a...

Monica Montoya

Nov 25, 2020

Monica Y. Montoya, 48, passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born on March 4, 1972 in Houston, Texas to Alfredo Montoya and Gloria Trevino.

She is preceded in death by her father, Alfredo Montoya.

Monica is survived by her mother, Gloria Trevino, two daughters, Terri Ann Perez and Rebecca Flores; three sons, Adrian...

Herbert Andrews Jr.

Nov 24, 2020

Herbert "Bud" Andrews, Jr, 94, beloved father and "Grampie", was called to his eternal home on November 24, 2020. He was born on October 18, 1926, in Kingsville, Texas to Herbert and Katharine Andrews.

Bud was a hardworking rancher and loved the outdoors. He loved fishing, watercolor painting, his family, and his beloved dog "Poochie." Bud proudly...

Rudolph Avalos Sr.

Nov 20, 2020

Rudolph Avalos Sr., 61, passed away on November 20, 2020 in Bishop, Texas. He was born on June 23, 1959 in Elgin, Texas to Ernesto Avalos and Refugia Vega Avalos.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ernesto Avalos & Refugia Vega Avalos; three brothers, Ernesto Avalos Jr, Roy Avalos & Johnny Avalos; and one sister,...

Maria De La Paz

Nov 20, 2020

Maria Dolores Lerma De La Paz, 84, passed away on November 20, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on January 22, 1936 in Falfurrias, Texas to Guadalupe Lerma and Paula Guerra.

Maria was always up for a weekend trip whether to Corpus, San Antonio, or anywhere. Her happiest moments were spending time, making memories, and most...

Michael Walshe

Nov 17, 2020

Michael “Tim” Walshe, 68, beloved Father, Husband, PawPaw, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 17, 2020. He entered this world on August 4, 1952, in Corpus Christi, TX, born to Jean and Louise Saunders Walshe. Tim served as a Preacher from 1990 to 2018. The churches he had the privilege of being pastor were...