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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

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Harvey Smith Jr.

Harvey Smith Jr.

Feb 22, 2020

LTC (Ret) Harvey Aaron Smith Jr., 87, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away February 22, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. Harvey was born in Emmet, Arkansas to Harvey Aaron Smith Sr. and Annie O. Willett Smith on May 4, 1932.

After graduating Little Rock High School in Arkansas, Harvey joined the U.S. Navy for a brief time. He then...

Joe Canales

Joe Canales

Feb 21, 2020

Mr. Joe Luis Canales entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Joe was born to parents Luis and Paula Canales on May 4,1942 in Kingsville, Texas. He grew up as the eldest of four and Graduated from H.M. King High School. He was a resident of San Antonio, TX, and formerly from...

Linda Sahr

Linda Sahr

Feb 20, 2020

Linda C. Sahr, age 72, passed away on February 20, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on June 27, 1947 in Edgerton, WI to Rollin and Luella Anderson Clark.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rollin and Luella Clark.

Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Sahr; two sons,...

Israel Vela

Israel Vela

Feb 20, 2020

Israel P. Vela, 84, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas 78363. He was born on June 11,1935 in Kingsville, Texas to Jose Vela Sr. and Maria Perez Vela.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lina M. Vela, his parents Jose Vela, Sr. and Maria P. Vela;...

Kenneth (Ken) Gibson

Kenneth (Ken) Gibson

Feb 18, 2020

Kenneth Milton Gibson (Ken), 93, from Kingsville Texas passed away February 18, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ken was born in Augusta, KS to Leo and Stella Gibson on September 15, 1926.

He graduated High School in McLean, TX in 1944. He joined the US Air Force from 1947-1952 He later went on to earn a bachelor’s...

Elizabeth Ray

Elizabeth Ray

Feb 17, 2020

Elizabeth Crocker Ray, 97, an angel on earth, joined her Heavenly Father Feb. 17th in Pearland, TX.

Elizabeth was born Dec. 31, 1922 in Abbott, TX to Johnnie Mae and Alvin Crocker.  She worked for the Kingsville School District and lived a life of service.  As a civic minded person she immersed herself in volunteerism by helping...

Charles Wissinger

Charles Wissinger

Feb 15, 2020

Charles Edward (Chuck) Wissinger, aged 74, of Kingsville, Tx passed away on February 15th, 2020 in the dignity and comfort of his home in Kingsville.

Chuck was born in Windber, Pennsylvania to Harvey Clifford Wissinger and Helen Clara McConnell on July 23, 1945. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the Indiana University of...

Tracey Munoz

Tracey Munoz

Feb 15, 2020

Tracey Renee Munoz, 29, was called to be with the Lord on February 15, 2020. She was surrounded by her family. Tracey was born on October 2, 1990 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was an avid Texans fan and everyone around her knew.  She may have been rough around the edges, but she had a heart of gold.  We...

Patty Hinkle Johnson

Patty Hinkle Johnson

Feb 14, 2020

Patty Lorene Hinkle Johnson, 80, passed away on February 14, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 30, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas.

She is survived by her husband; Don Johnson, children; Douglas Utter, Pamela Utter, Gayle Bruce, Debbie Claunch, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service will be held at...

Ofelia Villagomez

Ofelia Villagomez

Feb 9, 2020

Ofelia Tejeda Villagomez, 77, passed away on February 9, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Falfurrias, Texas to Manuel and Beatrice Tejeda.

She is preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Beatrice; husband, Manuel Villagomez; brothers, Eloy Tejeda, Reymundo Tejeda, Reynaldo Tejeda, Robert Tejeda, Ismael Tejeda.

She is...

Kenneth Kelley

Kenneth Kelley

Feb 6, 2020

Ken Kelley has a long and remarkable record of achievement in both high school and university track and field. His first college achievement in track and field began in 1952 at San Antonio Junior College where he won the first gold medal for the college by winning the high jump event at the Texas Relays. He repeated this achievement...

Beulah Kathleen Anderson

Beulah Kathleen Anderson

Feb 1, 2020

Beulah Kathleen Anderson, age 95, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Saturday February 1, 2020 at the River Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was born February 10, 1924 in Bangs, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her Husband Earl Clifford “Andy” Anderson; her parents, Audrey A. and Kitty M. McEntire, and brother W.C....

Dorothy Weeks

Dorothy Weeks

Jan 30, 2020

Dorothy Elizabeth Weeks, 96, passed away on January 30, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 6, 1923 in Leesville, Texas to Isaac Franklin and May Dell Cheatham.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and May; husband, Wallace Oran Starr; husband, Simrel Weeks, Sr.; daughter, Billie Jean Starr Bohanan; grandson, Wallace Newton...

Homer Christian

Homer Christian

Jan 28, 2020

Homer Odell Christian, 82, passed away on January 28, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on September 29, 1937 in Lucedale, Mississippi to Kennie and Allean Christian.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Kennie and Allean Christian; son, Homer Odell Christian, Jr.; brother; Clint Christian.

He is...

Eugenia "Jeanie" Bissett

Eugenia "Jeanie" Bissett

Jan 27, 2020

Eugenia “Jeanie” Sedwick Bissett passed away January 27, 2020 in Round Rock, Texas. She was 97.

Jeanie was born November 26, 1922 in Kingsville to Gene and Mattie Sedwick. She was preceded in death by beloved family members including her parents and brothers, Kenneth and Arthur James. Her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda Bissett, died in...

Patricia Saverline

Patricia Saverline

Jan 26, 2020

Patricia A. “Patty” Bernsen Saverline, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 26, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born December 6, 1938, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert F. and Hilda M. Bernsen.

She was an adult leader in Cub Scouts, Bluebirds, and 4-H. She served on the school board at Ricardo ISD for 15...

John Gonzales

John Gonzales

Jan 21, 2020

John Joe Gonzales, 66, passed away on January 21, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on August 11, 1953 in Sarita, Texas to Jesus H. Gonzales, Sr and Rafaela Gonzales.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Rafaela; son, Jonathan Gonzales; daughter, Jessica Ann Gonzales; brothers, Jesus V. Gonzalez, Jr., Omar V. Gonzalez,...

Jose Pena

Jose Pena

Jan 21, 2020

Jose S. Pena, 91, passed away on January 21, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on February 27, 1928 in Charlotte, Texas to Adan and Maria Pena.

He is preceded in death by his parents, His wife, Elia Martinez Pena, three brothers, and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Pena;...

Susan Alvarez

Susan Alvarez

Jan 15, 2020

Susan Torres Alvarez, 69, passed away January 15, 2020 in Bishop, Texas. She was born on September 18, 1950 to Manuel and Delia Alvarez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Delia Alvarez, brother; Michael Alvarez.

She is survived by her daughter; Krystle Alvarez, brother; Jaime Alvarez, sisters; Margarita Alvarez, Ana Maria...

Rene Solis

Rene Solis

Jan 10, 2020

Rene M. Solis, 63, passed away on January 10, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on June 9, 1956 in Kingsville, Texas to Rene and Katie Solis.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rene Q. Solis.

Rene is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pam Solis; children, Gary Rene Solis, and...