All Obituaries

Alton Charles “Chuck” Ludlam laid down his working tools and was called to join the Master on June 15, 2022, at the age of 85. Chuck was a man of deep faith, fierce loyalty, and a broad sense of humor. He will be remembered for his service to God, his family, his country, and his Lodge. Chuck was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy who served in both Korea and Vietnam. His service in the Navy saw him traveling the world with his family. In Rota, Spain, he...

Linda Ruth Quandt passed away on June 18, 2022. She was born on October 7, 1949, to Robert and Dorothy Patton. She graduated from Kingsville ISD and Texas A&I with a bachelor’s in business. She worked in Real Estate for over 40 years, dedicating many of those years to American Realty, Haass Realty, and Irby Realty. She was a proud owner of Century 21- Quandt Realty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne W. Quandt; parents; and daughter, Michelle Quandt Bowen. She is...

Nevaeh Monique Niño (20) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born on May 3, 2002. Nevaeh was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Abby Silguero- Garcia, and by her little brother, Javen Unique Quintanilla. Nevaeh is survived by her mother, Christina Niño Garza and stepfather, Jacob Garza along with her siblings, Calletano Longoria, Jr., Juanito Longoria, and Lorinda Longoria. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins that will...

Maria “Coco” Cruz, passed away on Saturday, June 25,2022 at the age of 63.  She was an outstanding wife, excellent mom, and loving grandma. She always had a smile on her face for everyone, she was full of energy, and she loved to cook for her family. Coco used to enjoy the weekends when all her family got together at her house and all her grandkids were happily running around her house, that always made her so happy; you would never see her sad or mad. She was an exceptional...

Raul Puig, Jr., 90 years old and longtime resident of Riviera, TX, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 22, 2022.  Raul, endearingly known as “Chacho”, was born on August 15, 1931, in San Diego, TX, to Raul M. and Alicia R. Puig.  After growing up in Hebbronville, TX, Raul joined the United States Air Force and is a veteran of the Korean War.  To stay busy after retiring from a long career as a professional semi-truck driver, Raul extended his skill and...

Isidoro (Izzy) Piñeda, of Bishop, Texas passed away on June 17, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born October 9, 1941, in Falfurrias Texas to Ruben Piñeda Sr. and Cleotilde Martinez Piñeda. He graduated from Falfurrias high school in 1960. Isidoro was in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He was employed for 39 years at Corpus Christi Army Depot before retiring in April 2001. Isidoro was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Jo Pineda; father, Ruben...

Guillermo O. Amaya, went to be with the lord June 14, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on June 25, 1948, in Kingsville, Tx. He worked as a paint and body mechanic for a living. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arcadio and Josefa Amaya; brother, Cruz Amaya; and sisters, Aurora Arguijo and Mary Lou Lerma. Among left to cherish his memory is his wife of 50 years, Rachel Amaya and his children, Angelica Garcia, Gavino (Lillian) Amaya, Rosie (Andrew) Preer, Will (Deidra) Amaya, and...

Fay Moore Curbow was called home on April 16. She was born on April 4, 1938, in her beloved hometown of Kingsville, Texas, where she lived for most of her life. Fay is survived by three children, Peggy May (Steve), Bobby Curbow (Mary) and Kelly Curbow, as well as seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, and her sister. Fay’s husband, Bobby Wayne Curbow, preceded her in December 2020....

Alfred Kenward Kusch was born on August 15, 1936, in Kingsville, Texas to Solomon F. Kusch and Estela Munguia. He had one sister, Maridel Rhodina, who was two years younger. He attended schools in Kingsville and enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 3, 1956. After his service in the U.S. Army, he worked as a computer systems supervisor for the RPCS. He was married briefly and later divorced. During retirement he was devoted to the care of his aging parents until they passed on. He passed...

  Frank Ross Irby was born June 4, 1931 in Austin, Texas, and went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, June 5, at the age of 91, in Spring, Texas. He was the youngest of three children born to parents William Hudson Irby and Mabel Ingram Irby, who both preceded him in death, along with his two brothers, William Irby and Robert Irby. Frank lived a full life and accomplished much along the way. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 68 years, Margaret (Jimi) Irby, and a beloved...