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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Elvira Sendejo

Elvira Sendejo

Jan 22, 2018

Elvira Sendejo, age 83, went to be with Our Lord on January 22, 2018, she was born on October 30, 1934 to Elijio Perez and Francisca Maldonado in Kingsville, Texas. She worked for Harrel Pharmacy for 60+ years as a pharmacy tech. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jose R. Sendejo Jr., one sister, Antonia Mora...

Estevan Cadena

Estevan Cadena

Jan 19, 2018

Estevan Cadena, age 49, went to be with Our Lord on January 19th, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1968 to Eduardo Cadena and Maria Elva Castillo in Alice, Texas. Steve was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had worked for Celanese as an operator for many years. He loved spending time with his family; BBQing was...

Jose Martinez Jr.

Jose Martinez Jr.

Jan 17, 2018

Jose Martinez Jr. of Bishop, Tx. age 60, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2018. He was born on July 19, 1957 to Jose C. Martinez Sr. and Josefa Gonzalez Martinez in Kingsville, Tx. He is preceded in death by his father Jose C. Martinez Sr. He is survived by his mother Josefa Gonzalez Martinez, One brother...

Mary Robertson

Mary Robertson

Jan 11, 2018

Mary Christine Yaklin Robertson was born December 29, 1926 to Antonia and Leo Yaklin at Loyola Beach, Texas. The oldest daughter of 12 children, she learned to cook, clean, and sew and left school at an early age to help with her family needs. At age 18 she married Johnny (Pud) Robertson and they celebrated 65 years together before...

Roel Mata

Roel Mata

Jan 5, 2018

Roel Mata, age 64, departed for the Lord's side on January 5th, 2018. Dad was born on March 10, 1953 to Sofia and Saturnino Mata in Premont, TX. Pa loved his nickname Rabbit. He is survived by his children, Orlando Roel Mata, Esmelinda Zita Mata, Richard Martinez, Regina Martinez. 11 Grandchildren, Elizabeth Mata, Layla Gallardo, Justine Chapa, Tyra Chapa,...

Casimiro Guerra

Casimiro Guerra

Jan 2, 2018

Casimiro Guerra, age 84, passed away January 2, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born June 21, 1933 in Hebbronville, Texas to Ernesto Guerra and Aurora Ramos Guerra. Casimiro worked in the oilfield industry as a diesel mechanic. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Guerra; grandson, Casimiro Adan Guerra; both his parents; brother, Ernesto Guerra...

Rogelio Suarez

Rogelio Suarez

Jan 1, 2018

Rogelio Suarez, age 87, passed away on January 1, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born November 8, 1930 in Harlingen, Texas to Luis Suarez and Gavina Trevino. He worked for the Rail Road Union Pacific for 27 years until his retirement. Rogelio enjoyed getting to spend time with his family. He is preceded in death by his...

Inglantina Rodriguez

Inglantina Rodriguez

Dec 25, 2017

Inglantina Rodriguez, age 74, went to be with the Lord December 25, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1943 to Cleofas Pena Sr. and Maria Garcia in Kingsville, Tx. She is preceded in death by her parents Cleofas Pena Sr. and Maria Garcia, and two sisters Mary Lou Villanueva and Amelia Pena Olivarez. She is survived by her...

Rozena Boyer

Rozena Boyer

Dec 24, 2017

Rozena (Rosie) B. Lanford Boyer passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Mangum, Oklahoma. Her family moved to Texas during the Dust Bowl era where she met and married the love of her life, Calvin L. Boyer. Rozena was an active member of Christ United Methodist...

Juan Guevara

Juan Guevara

Dec 23, 2017

Juan G. Guevara, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born July 27, 1937 to Jose Guevara and Lucia Guitierrez. Mr. Guevara was a ranch hand and worked for many of the area ranches. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Stella C. Guevara; and three sisters. He...

Emeterio Silguero, Jr.

Emeterio Silguero, Jr.

Dec 19, 2017

Emeterio C. Silguero Jr., age 75, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1942 in Kingsville to Emeterio C. Silguero Sr. and Teresa A. Quintanilla Silguero. Mr. Silguero was a lifelong employee of the King Ranch where he worked as a horse caregiver until his retirement. He...

Aurelia Zamora

Aurelia Zamora

Dec 19, 2017

Aurelia C. Zamora, age 102, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 23, 1915 in Pettus, Texas to Benito Contreras and Anastacia Torres Contreras. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Bishop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bentura Zamora; one daughter, Rufina Resurez;...

Colonel Preston

Colonel Preston

Dec 17, 2017

Colonel Edward John Preston, Jr., 84, passed peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Kingsville, Texas, where he had resided since 1993. Edward is survived by his four children, Lisa Preston Belcher and son-in-law Bruce Belcher, Robert Preston and daughter-in-law Catriona Preston, Edward Preston III, and Karl Preston, as well as six grandchildren: Monica Rambo and grandson-in-law...

Eric Rodriguez

Eric Rodriguez

Dec 15, 2017

Eric Rey Rodriguez, 42, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 15, 2017 in Kingsville Texas. He was born November 7, 1975 in Kingsville, Texas to his parents, Mandy Rodriguez and Norma Rivas Rodriguez.In 2002 Eric graduated from A & M University of Kingsville with a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration. He was employed at Poly Pharmaceuticals...

Rowena Scott

Rowena Scott

Dec 14, 2017

Rowena Lancaster Scott, a resident of Kingsville, Texas, and active member of First Baptist Church, passed away on December 14th, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born June 3, 1954, in England, and moved to the United States in 1979. After retiring from teaching, she provided loving childcare to the children of The Kids Place and at First...

Maria Sanchez

Maria Sanchez

Dec 14, 2017

Maria Olga Sanchez of Kingsville Texas passed away suddenly of heart failure on Thursday, December 14 in Kingsville Texas. Maria was born on September 17, 1947 to Longino and Albesa Acuna in Kingsville Texas. Maria was a retired Houston police officer and enjoyed saltwater fishing. She was preceded in death by both her parents her sister Maria Vela; her...

Donald Gray

Donald Gray

Dec 9, 2017

Donald A. Gray, age 97, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Kingsville. He was born September 19, 1920 in Pittsfield, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Gray; and son, Donnie Gray. Donald is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Gray of Kingsville; two step-daughters, Shelia Jentzen (Rod) and...

Alberto Garza, Jr.

Alberto Garza, Jr.

Dec 9, 2017

Alberto "Chubby" G. Garza Jr., age 62, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born October 8, 1955 in Kingsville to Alberto G. Garza Sr. and Herlinda Cantu Garza. Alberto was a 1974 graduate of H.M. King High School and a 1993 graduate of the University of Texas, San...

Margaret Chisholm

Margaret Chisholm

Dec 8, 2017

Margaret Louise Rye Chisholm of Kingsville, TX passed away suddenly of heart failure on Friday, December 8th in Kingsville, TX. Marge was born in Pickford, Michigan on January 16, 1936 to her parents Mervin and Margaret Rye. She married her husband, John, on October 29, 1960 and began a journey with him that spanned 51 years. John and Marge...

Eleazar Medina

Eleazar Medina

Dec 7, 2017

Services will be private.