All Obituaries

Ronald A. Tate age 78 passed away on October 17, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Ronald was born in Nov. 3 1941 to Andrew Tate and Ana Mae Nations in Three Rivers Texas. Preceded in death by his son Tilden Neal Tate, his parents Andrew Tate and Ana Mae Nations Tate Kowald and brother Gary Anthony Tate. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Florence Blaise, daughters, Cindy (Tonya) Tate Perkins and Candy (Trey) Wright. Seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Sisters Maurine...

Charles Lee “Chuck” Kirk was born January 31, 1955 in Fairfax, MO to Alta Marie Siddens and Charles Edward Kirk. He was called to his eternal home on October 20, 2019. He served with the U.S. Navy from April 1973-September 1993. He served with the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office from June 1993-December 1996 and Kleberg County Constable’s Office from January 1997-April 2000.  He began his service with Kenedy County Sheriff’s Office January 2001 until his...

Louis Apuzzio, 73, passed away on October 14, 2019 in Riviera, Texas. He was born on July 2,1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to John Louis Apuzzio and Aurora Ferguson Apuzzio. He worked as Physician Assistant for over forty-six years. He will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Cathy Apuzzio, two brother and three children. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. At Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. Services...

David Abundo, 61, passed away on October 16, 2019.  He was born on December 27, 1957 to Alfonso and Dolores Abundo in Milton, Florida. David worked in the Safety Field for 40+ years for Mundy company, Brock Jacobs, and Zachry Company. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfonso. He is survived by his mother, Dolores; sons, David Michael (Liana) Abundo, Jeremy David Abundo; grandchildren, Sebastian Ruiz, Landon Abundo, Emma Abundo; sisters, Kathy (Billy) Saul, Helen (Craig) Small,...

Anita Benavides, 83, passed away on October 9, 2019 in Victoria, Texas. She was born on January 25, 1936 in Falfurrias, Texas to Jacinto and Lorenza Ramirez Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Carlos Benavides, sisters, Adelina R. Garza, Amelia R. Morales, brothers, Jose Rene Ramirez, Jacinto Ramirez, Jr., and Juan Jose Ramirez. She is survived by her brother, Matias Ramirez, Sr., sister, Audelia R. Morales, and sister, Teresa Ramirez, numerous nephews and nieces, other...

Allen Martin May was born on July 6, 1933 in Kingsville to Clarence and Sophie Sullivan May as the seventh of fourteen children. He passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019.  He was raised in the Vattmann area near Riviera, Texas.  He is survived by Alice, his wife of sixty-two years.  He is also survived by their six children; Theresa Seidel (Steve), Rachel May (Ronnie Procter), Michelle Hibler (David), Allen Jr. (Cheryl), Allison Moskal (Don E.) and Paul (Teresa); fourteen...

Englantina “Tina” Mosqueda Pena, age 84, passed away on October 12, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on March 25, 1935 to Escolastico Mosqueda and Adelina Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her parents, Escolastico Mosqueda and Adelina Hernandez, brothers, Pedro Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez, and Salvador Hernandez all of Corpus Christi, Texas.   She is survived by her sons, Alejandro M Garza, Edwardo M (Patty) Garza, Erasmo A Garza Jr., Benito M (Monica)...

Ann Maloney, 76, passed away on September 26, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas.  She was born on October 7, 1942 in Crystal City, Texas to Jake and Pauline Sims. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Pauline; daughter, Kimberly Ann Riojas; and brother, John Sims. She is survived by her son; Charles (Chuck) Maloney; daughter-in law, Anita Maloney; son-in-law, Tommy Riojas; brother, Rocky Sims; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on...

Eddie Ernest Smart, 79, passed away on October 6, 2019.  He was born on May 8, 1940 in Kenedy, Texas to Eddie Lee and Lillie Mae Smart. He was a retired firefighter for NAS Kingsville. He was preceded in death by parents, Eddie Lee and Lillie Mae; sister Marjorie Knocke; and brother-in-law, W. E. Youngblood. He is survived by his wife, Lula Belle Smart; daughters, Debra Smart, Lana (Raymond) Forbes; granddaughter, Harleigh Drew Forbes; brothers, Causey (Faye) Smart, John (Norma)...

Our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Thomas Arthur Best II (Beau), age 36 passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born on April 24, 1983, in Kingsville, Texas to Glenda and Tom Best. In 2008, Beau, in partnership with his father, started Rockin’ B Environmental Services and worked closely together to grow their business in South Texas. On September 13, 2008, Beau married his loving wife, Haylea. On March 18, 2010, they were blessed...