All Obituaries

Maria Elva Gonzalez, 73, passed away on September 24, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on April 2, 1947 in Karnes City, Texas to Alejandro and Anastacia Garza Villarreal. She is preceded in death by her parents Alejandro and Anastacia Villarreal, husband Antonio Gonzalez, one sister Juanita Rivera, and one brother Julio Villarreal. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Ruiz of Bishop, Tx, three grandchildren Alexis Ruiz, Madalyn Ruiz, and Christopher Ruiz, Jr....

Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 58, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on September 23, 2020. He is proceeded in death by his father, Desiderio Rodriguez, his mother, Maria de Jesus Rodriguez, his brothers Raul, Desiderio Jr, David, and Abel Rodriguez, and his two sisters Rachel Aronjon and Elizabeth Bocanegra.   Jose is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Guadalupe "Lupita" Rodriguez; his daughter Selina...

Amparo R. Quintanilla passed away on September 22, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on January 3, 1936 in Kingsville, Texas to Cecilio Lazo and Zoila Ruiz. She is joined in death by her husband, Benjamin G. Quintanilla. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecilio Lazo and Zoila Ruiz; and son, David Quintanilla.   Amparo is survived by her children, Norma Q. Munoz, Noe Quintanilla, Eloy Quintanilla, Benjamin Quintanilla, Jr.; sister, Juanita Lara; brother, Cecilio Ruiz,...

Benjamin G. Quintanilla passed away on September 21, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on July 31, 1929 in Ben Bolt, Texas to Catarino and Ramona Quintanilla.   He is joined in death by his wife, Amparo R. Quintanilla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Catarino and Romona Quintanilla; son, David Quintanilla; brother, Alfredo Quintanilla; sister, Belia Quintanilla Munguia.   Benjamin is survived by his children, Norma Q. Munoz, Noe Quintanilla, Eloy Quintanilla,...

Frankie Jo Payton, age 71, passed away on September 24, 2020 in Laredo, Texas. She was born on May 9, 1949 in Texas City, Texas to Wash and Neila Thomas. She was a determined, fun, loving and creative woman who never gave up and would fight for what was right. She always made sure her grandchildren were happy and had fun when they would visit her house, she was always looking for different arts and crafts she could try. Frankie loved to garden and had a beautiful garden both in Kingsville...

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Michelle Turcotte Rivers (Shelley) passed away at the age of 63 surrounded by loved ones. Shelley was born in 1956 to John (Jack) William Turcotte and Barbara  Sue Turcotte of Sarita TX. Shelley was preceded in death by her father, Jack. She lived out her life in South Texas amidst family and friends, namely her surviving children, Blaine Stephen Haggerton and Alysha Lynn Haggerton, their father Rodney Lynn Haggerton, and her...

Maria Ada Rodriguez, 55, passed away on September 16, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1965 in Kingsville, Texas to Raul and Maria Rodriguez. She worked at El Corral Restaurant for many years, and recently worked at Harrel’s Pharmacy. Maria was very outgoing and loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. We love and cherish the memories we have with her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Magdalena...

Michelle Rene Gamez, age 55, passed away on September 2, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 17, 1964 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to John and Connie Watts. She is preceded in death by her mother, Connie Watts. Michelle is survived by best friend, Jorge L. Gamez; sister, Debra Bingaman; son, Jorge Luis Gamez, Jr. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205...

Duncan James Beecham, Jr., 76, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas.  He was born on August 12, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Duncan James and Willie Betty Beecham. Duncan’s family moved to Kingsville where he attended King Star Church and School.  As a teenager he demonstrated a strong work ethic and worked as a paper boy.  After graduating high school, he left to Mortuary College in Houston, Texas and then returned to Kingsville to work at...

Leonicia Cadena, 51, passed away on September 8, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born September 23, 1968 in Kingsville, Texas to Sylvester and Francisca Suarez. She loved her family deeply and would always go out of her way to show it. She was the type of person who would give you the shoes off her feet and the shirt off her back if you needed it. She had the world's best laugh and anytime you were down she would find a way to make you smile. She will always be remembered by her...