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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Raymond Henicke

Raymond Henicke

Mar 21, 2017

Raymond William Henicke, age 81, a resident of Bishop, Texas since 1968 passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1935 in Victoria, Texas to Ben Henicke and Minnie Kleiber Henicke. Mr. Henicke attended George West High School. He was employed by Celanese Chemical Plant for over 25 years until his retirement. Raymond...

Bobby Rich

Bobby Rich

Mar 15, 2017

Bobby Charles Rich, affectionately known as "Pop", age 77, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1939 in La Grange, TX to Bedford C. and Thelma Rich. Bobby was a graduate of Bishop H.S. and attended Texas A& I University. He served 2 years in the Army after being drafted...

Mary Weiss

Mary Weiss

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Zezula Weiss, a longtime resident of Sarita, Texas passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born January 28, 1926 in Runge, Texas to Dubroslav Henry Zezula and Petronila Vyvlechka Zezula. She was employed by the San Pedro Kenedy Ranch until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sarita. Mrs. Weiss...

Frances Campos

Frances Campos

Mar 6, 2017

Frances Cantu Campos, age 80, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 in Kingsville. She was born May 31, 1936 in Kingsville to Jose Cantu and Guadalupe Garcia Cantu. Mrs. Campos was a retired certified nurse's assistant. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mrs. Campos was preceded in death by her husband,...

Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez

Mar 3, 2017

Raul "Chato" Lopez, age 89, passed away on March 3, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born August 25, 1927 in Kingsville, Texas to Gregorio Lopez and Eufemia Mendiola. Raul retired as a truck driver and later retired as a maintenance man from Santa Gertrudis Cemetery. He enjoyed BBQing, Golfing, and telling stories. He will be missed dearly...

Dee Leelani

Dee Leelani

Mar 2, 2017

Dee Leelani, age 78, a resident of Kingsville, Texas for 40 years passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 in Kingsville. She was born May 25, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Frank and Ruby Chilson. She was a registered nurse, a Texas Mounted Patrol, clergy for the Kleberg County Sheriff's Department and proud owner of THE WHITE ELEPHANT where she...

Tommie Trant

Tommie Trant

Feb 26, 2017

Tommie I. Trant, age 89, passed away on February 26, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born August 13, 1927 in Ricardo, Texas to Collie and Annie Trant (Johnson). Tommie was a military veteran, belonged to the Masonic Order in Navasota, TX for 68 years and was also a member of the Kingsville Elks Lodge. Tommie retired from Celanese...

Angelita Rodriguez

Angelita Rodriguez

Feb 26, 2017

Angelita V. Rodriguez went into the arms of the Lord on February 26, 2017 at the age of 76. Angelita was born on October 1, 1940 in Robstown, Texas to Daniel Vasquez, Sr. and Clara Ayala Vasquez. She went to her first dance and met Jose Rodriguez Jr. from Kingsville, Texas and they fell in love. She married Jose...

Oscar Fuentes

Oscar Fuentes

Feb 26, 2017

Oscar Felipe Fuentes, age 19, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Refugio County, Texas. He was born August 12, 1997 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Oscar Fuentes and Belinda Fassold Fuentes. Oscar was a 2016 graduate of Academy High School. Oscar was a member of National Honor Society and made the Dean's List...

Rafaela Limas

Rafaela Limas

Feb 26, 2017

Rafaela G. Limas, age 91, passed away on February 26, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born July 24, 1925 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Isidro Gonzalez and Marta Mendez. She is preceded in death by Dalia L. Segovia, Isabel Limas, Geronimo Limas, and Fidencio Limas Jr. Rafaela is survived by her husband Fidencio Limas; five daughters, Mary...

Mercedes Polanco

Mercedes Polanco

Feb 25, 2017

Mercedes A. Polanco, age 62, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born October 4, 1954 in Kingsville to Julian Polanco and Maria Polanco. Mrs. Polanco was a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station. She is survived by two sons, Gaspar Luis Flores and Armando Polanco, both of...

Genaro Velasco

Genaro Velasco

Feb 24, 2017

Genaro Reyes Velasco, age 80, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 in Kingsville. He was born December 2, 1936 in Bishop, Texas to Miguel Velasco and Evangelina Reyes Velasco. Mr. Velasco was employed at a local paint and body shop. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Delfina Guerra; and two...

Elvin Trahan

Elvin Trahan

Feb 20, 2017

Elvin Trahan "Frenchie", age 90, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born October 15, 1926 in Rainy, Louisiana to Augustine Trahan and Eula Sonnier Trahan. Elvin was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving on the USS Tucson C.L. 98 anti-aircraft pacific carrier and other military...

Imogene Hester

Imogene Hester

Feb 19, 2017

Imogene West Hester,90, of Riviera, Texas passed away on February 19, 2017. She was born to Roscoe and Annie L. West in East Texas near Percilla and the town of Slocum on September 14, 1926. Imogene spent her early childhood years with her beloved East Texas family in their pre-Depression Era farm and ranch community. At an early age,...

Debra Mcclintock

Debra Mcclintock

Feb 14, 2017

Debra Hill McClintock, age 64, a resident of Kingsville, Texas and a former resident of Hempstead, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born January 9, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas to William R. Hill and Bernice Louise Fugett. Debra was a former employee of Lewis Grocery and Deli in Hempstead. She is...

Lloyd Pena

Lloyd Pena

Feb 12, 2017

Lloyd Roel Pena, 76, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a short illness. He was born in Hebbronville, Texas to Enrique and Nellie Blair Pena on November 8, 1940. He was a loving and caring brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Lloyd goes home to...

Natividad Gonzales

Natividad Gonzales

Feb 9, 2017

Natividad V. Gonzales, age 82, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born September 8, 1934 in Nordheim, Texas to Rosalio Villarreal and Vidala Gonzalez Villarreal. Mrs. Gonzales, a homemaker, was a member of Latin Church of Nazarene, Kingsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrocio Gonzalez;...

Gordon Emerson

Gordon Emerson

Feb 5, 2017

Gordon Jack Emerson, age 78 passed away on February 5, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born June 20, 1938 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to Sadie Robinson. He is a retired Navy Veteran, who served in the Vietnam Conflict. While in the Navy he moved to Kingsville where he made his home and was employed with Boeing Corporation...

Seferino Amador

Seferino Amador

Feb 4, 2017

Seferino Amador, age 87, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born June 16, 1929 in Kingsville to Luis Amador and Dolores Varela Amador. Mr. Amador was employed at the King Ranch Running W Saddle Shop as a saddle maker for 42 years until his retirement. Mr. Amador was...

Maria Luna

Maria Luna

Feb 3, 2017

Mary Ann Luna age 58, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Friday February 3, 2017 in Kingsville. She was born April 17, 1958 in Kingsville TX. to Cesario Cavazos Sr. and Petra Vasquez Ramos. Ms. Luna was preceded in death by both parents, Cesario Cavazos Sr. and Petra Vasquez Ramos, brother Pedro Cavazos Sr. and daughter Kayla Marie...