Arturo T. Basaldua

May 16, 1935 - February 16, 2020

Arturo T. Basaldua, 84, of Kingsville, TX passed away February 16, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on May 16, 1935 to Telesforo and Manuela Basaldua. He was a retired welder. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus Council #2623. He was also very involved with the jail ministry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma P. Basaldua; and one grandson, Daniel Orlando Basaldua. Survivors include two daughters, Elma Dina (Rey) Gonzalez of Austin, and Laura (Marcos) Jimenez of Kingsville; two sons, Telesforo (Virginia) Basaldua of Belton, and Arturo “Artie” Basaldua Jr. of Kingsville; two brothers, Alejandro Basaldua and Baldemar Basaldua; and seven grandchildren, Carissa, Marcos, Abigail, Matthew, Mia, and Mika; and one great-grandson, Xavier. Visitation will be held on Thurs., 02-20-2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held on Thurs., 02-20-2020 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held on Fri., 02-21-2020 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. A Cremation will follow and a private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.