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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

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Velma Foster

Velma Foster

Dec 18, 2015

Velma Irene Foster, age 101, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 in Kingsville. She was born October 14, 1914 in Braman, Oklahoma to A.L. Miller and Ethel Hoffman Miller. Mrs. Foster was a 1936 graduate of Texas A&I College. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Foster was also...

Louise Kampfhenkel

Louise Kampfhenkel

Dec 15, 2015

Louise Kampfhenkel (90) was born to Hiram A. Koontz and Permelia Houston Koontz in Riverside, California on May 22, 1925. Her earthly journey ended in Katy, Texas on December 15, 2015. Louise spent much of her youth in Arkansas, but returned to California during World War II where she worked as a welder in the ships yards in Los...

Evelyn Williams

Evelyn Williams

Dec 9, 2015

Evelyn Louise Williams, age 86, a resident of Riviera, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December, 9, 2015 in Riviera, Texas. She was born on January 17, 1929 in Seadrift, Texas to Gilbert and Naomi Dierlam. Mrs. Williams held a plethora of occupations including loving Wife, Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, chicken rancher, cashier, caregiver, and most...

John Womack, Sr.

John Womack, Sr.

Dec 8, 2015

John Ramsey Womack Sr. passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his home in Kingsville. He died peacefully, having just received Holy Communion and a back scratch from his wife, Jean Marie. At 88 years old, he will be remembered for his dedication to faith and family and for his sharp wit. Friends affectionately called him "JR" or "Jackie,"...

Sue Miller

Sue Miller

Dec 4, 2015

Sue Johnston Miller, an active member of the Kingsville-Kleberg County community completed her last big event here on earth, on Friday morning December 4, 2015, surrounded by her family. Sue was born on May 9, 1941 in Borger, Texas to Ace and Edna Johnston. In 1953, her family moved from the dry Texas Pan-handle to the bayou country of...

Ethel Marshall

Ethel Marshall

Dec 3, 2015

Ethel Lois Marshall, age 93, a resident of Kingsville, Texas and a former resident of the Rio Grande Valley, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1922 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Alex Boyd Herrington and Hilda E. Elliott Herrington. Mrs. Marshall was a sales clerk for Sears Roebuck Company in Harlingen...

Kenneth Harlen

Kenneth Harlen

Dec 3, 2015

Kenneth Spencer Harlan, 89 years old, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home in Bishop. He was born November 1, 1926, to Joseph Sankie Harlan and Lottie Belle Mayo Harlan. He lived on the family farm in Driscoll until moving to Bishop in 1968 with his wife and children. Kenneth attended school in Driscoll and Bishop, then...

Randy Austin

Randy Austin

Dec 1, 2015

Randy Austin Bishop, TX William 'Randy' Randall Austin, age 65, went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2015; he was surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on November 21, 1950, in Kingsville, Texas, to George R. Austin and Katie Osburn. Randy was a hard worker all his life in the oilfield industry. He traveled all...

Homero Martinez, Jr.

Homero Martinez, Jr.

Nov 25, 2015

Homero "J.R." Martinez, Jr., age 35, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born November 3, 1980 in Kingsville to Homero G. Martinez and Emma G. Martinez. J.R. was a former Bartender. He excelled in several sports especially in tennis, where he obtained a scholarship to attend Temple Junior College...

Angela Bricker

Angela Bricker

Nov 22, 2015

Maria De Los Angeles "Angie/Angela" Rodriguez Bricker went into the arms of the Lord on November 22, 2015 at the age of 52. Angela fought a courageous battle with stomach cancer. She was born on July 25, 1963 in Kingsville, Texas. She graduated from H.M. King High School in 1981 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics at...

Roderick Chaloupka

Roderick Chaloupka

Nov 19, 2015

Roderick John Chaloupka passed from this life peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on November 19, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1933 to Charles John and Isabel (Gassman) Chaloupka in Dubuque, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Wayne Chaloupka; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Chaloupka; and his beloved dog, Cricket. He is...

Jacob Pankratz

Jacob Pankratz

Nov 19, 2015

Jacob David Pankratz, age 44, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born August 20, 1971 in Florence, Colorado to Edwin Pankratz and Joyce Kendall Pankratz. Jacob was a graduate of Riviera High School and was employed for Mireles Paint and Body, Kingsville. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Martha Gonzalez

Martha Gonzalez

Nov 19, 2015

Martha (Paloma) Gonzalez, 64, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 with her children around her and Jesus waiting to take her into his loving arms. She will be remembered for her constant belief in God's word, chasing down her dreams, being a great mother to her children, her quick wit, and never being afraid to speak her mind. Daughter...

Irasema Mayorga

Irasema Mayorga

Nov 14, 2015

Irasema "Edie" Rios Mayorga was called home on November 14, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family who never left her side. She was 52. Edie was born to Frank and Fita Rios on August 8, 1963. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsville, Texas and loved her community and her Brahma family. In 1985, she met Juan...

Ofilia Alvarez

Ofilia Alvarez

Nov 12, 2015

Ofilia Alvarez age 53, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2015. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, and friend to all. Ofilia had been employed at the Navy Exchange in Kingsville as the Branch Exchange manager for the past 31 years. She was a member of the Emmanuel Christian Church where she held the position...

Jim Mills

Jim Mills

Nov 9, 2015

Jim Ira Mills, 89, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at home, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Wanda Pritchett Mills. He is survived by his daughter Laura Mills Harrison (John) and his son Jim Ira Mills, Jr.; five grandchildren, Heather Harrison Hall (Jason), Lauren Harrison, Katherine Harrison, Jim Ira (Trey)...

Wanda Holmes

Wanda Holmes

Nov 7, 2015

Wanda F. Holmes, age 80, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born September 13, 1935 in Three Rivers, Texas to Alvin A. Wallace and Addie B. Talk Wallace. Mrs. Holmes was employed at King's Inn Restaurant as a cook. She also operated Wanda's Daycare Center, Kingsville. She was...

Francisco Devera, Jr.

Francisco Devera, Jr.

Nov 4, 2015

Francisco Q. Devera Jr., age 80, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Houston, Texas. He was born June 26, 1935 in San Fabian, Pangasinan, Philippines to Francisco de Vera Sr. and Rosita Quinto de Vera. Mr. Devera served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and retired in 1971. Afterwards he obtained his...

Roy Cox

Roy Cox

Oct 22, 2015

Roy Dennis Cox, age 69, a resident of Kingsville, Texas and a former resident of Ohio passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born May 1, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas to Jack Cox and Lona Ola Bowery Cox. Mr. Cox was employed as a heating and cooling technician until his retirement. He was a member of...

Idolina Guerra

Idolina Guerra

Oct 21, 2015

Idolina C. Guerra, age 92, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1923 in Palito Blanco, Texas to Manuel Cadena and Guadalupe Garcia Cadena. Mrs. Guerra was employed as a cook for Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg until her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady of...