All Obituaries

Brad Shelton Roberts, age 69, passed away November 8, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas.  He was born on February 11, 1950 in Kingsville, Texas to Ernest Shelton Roberts and Shirley Jean Parker. Brad was a lifelong outdoorsman and sports enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting, fishing golfing, camping, photographing wildlife, etc. In his early years he participated in the usual boyhood activities such as football, basketball, baseball, and Boy Scouts, just to name a few. In addition, he was a huge...

John J. Fritsch Jr. passed away surrounded by family on November 9, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on October 3, 1929, in Luling, Texas to John J. Fritsch Sr. and Amalie Stephen Fritsch. He is preceded in death by his parents Amalie and John Sr., brother, Marvin L. Fritsch. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie A. Fritsch, cousins, Tom Nelson of Alabama, Celeste Nelson of Atlanta, GA, and Elsie Nelson of Portland, OR. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019...

Nelda Louise Whittington Curnutte passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. She was 85 years old. She was an H.M. King High School graduate and a member of First Christian Church of Kingsville, Texas. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Nelda was a tremendous music fan, especially anything with a good toe-tappin’ beat. She loved to sing—whether it...

Ronnie Gene Howe, Sr., age 80, passed away on October 30, 2019 in Riviera, Texas. He was born on May 5, 1939 in Rusk, Texas to John and Doris Needham Howe. He was a long-time resident of Kingsville and Riviera, Texas. Ronnie was a Construction Superintendent, he was most proud of the construction of the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, MS., he loved to garden and fish and most of all he loved his pets. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 54 years, Margaret Howe,...

Norma Nilda Martinez, 84, was received into the loving hands of our Lord on November 4, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. Norma was born on August 21, 1935 in Falfurrias Texas.  She was the youngest of six siblings and the last living sister.  She lived the early years of her life in Falfurrias, Texas and later moved to Kingsville where she lived all of her life.  Preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Catarina Rodriguez, her husband, Ernesto Luis Martinez, her brother, Rodolfo...

Gloria Anne May Rosse, age 93, passed away November 3, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on October 31, 1926 in Kingsville, Texas to Clarence and Sophie Sullivan May. Gloria Ann was an inspiring example of keeping priorities straight- God, family, community. She was a member of St. Gertrude Parish for over 70 years, serving on the Parent-Teacher organization board, the Altar and Rosary Society, and other church and school organizations. She was a daily communicant. Gloria Anne loved...

Sergio Luis Vargas, age 43, passed away October 31, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 29, 1975 in Rio Grande City, Texas to Juan Vargas Jr. and Luisa Rocha Vargas. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Dora V. Becker. He is survived by one son, Romeo Vargas in Bishop, Texas, five brothers, Juan E. Vargas, Jose (Barbara) Vargas, Margarito Vargas, Noe (Martha) Vargas all of Kingsville, Texas, Valentine (Martha) Vargas of Orange Grove, Texas, five...

Norma Linda Moreno joined her husband in Heaven on October 28, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 14, 1956 in Falfurrias, Texas to Guadalupe and Maria Villarreal, making her the first grandchild of the Villarreal family. She was married to the love of her life, Roy B. Moreno, until his unexpected passing this past November. With more than 10 years in the hospital setting, her love of caring for others continued with her employment as a school nurse for...

James L. “Jimmy” Yarborough passed away at his Midland home on October 25, 2019.  Jimmy was born on November 18, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas to W.B. “Dub” Yarborough and Katherine Kleberg Yarborough.  Jimmy lived most of his life in Midland and spent wonderful times on the King Ranch in South Texas.   Jimmy loved his many family and friends, a great number of whom shared his interests in polo and wildlife.  Under the tutelage of his uncle John...

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...