obituaries

Israel Rosas Perez Jr.

Israel Rosas Perez Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Israel Rosas Perez Jr., 65, formerly of Kingsville, Texas passed away on January 9, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on February 20, 1957, in Kingsville, Texas. Mr. Perez was a retired Sheriff Deputy with Kleberg, Burnett, and Wharton Counties, as well as a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department and...

Juan Villarreal

Juan Villarreal

Jan 2, 2023

Juan Villarreal, 71, of Kingsville, Tx passed away January 2, 2023, in Kingsville, Tx. He was born on August 12, 1951, in Alice, Tx to Fermin and Tomasa Villarreal. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by one son, Fermin Villarreal; one sister, Teresa C. Villarreal; and three brothers, Guadalupe "Chino" Villarreal, Amador Villarreal, and Israel...

Evangelina Cerda

Evangelina Cerda

Dec 29, 2022

Evangelina Cerda, 65, of Kingsville, Tx passed away on December 29, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Tx. She was born on November 18, 1957, in Kingsville, Tx. She was a retired home provider and a member of Lirio De Los Valles-Ebenezer. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Maria (Octaviano) Beltran, and father, Manuel Ybarra. Survivors her husband...

Agapito Briones Garcia

Agapito Briones Garcia

Dec 27, 2022

Agapito Briones Garcia, 55, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 27, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on April 5, 1967, in Rio Bravo, Tamps., Mexico. He was a retired laborer. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Arnulfo Araguz, Cesar Araguz, and Juan Araguz. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Esther P. Briones of Kingsville;...

Guillermo De Leon

Guillermo De Leon

Dec 26, 2022

Guillermo De Leon, 80, of Riviera, TX passed away December 26, 2022, in Riviera, TX. He was born on March 10, 1942, in San Rafael De Los Nietos, Mexico. He was a retired ranch hand. He is preceded in death by one son, Alfonso De Leon. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maria N. De Leon of Riviera; three...

Allen (Dutch) C. Shaw

Allen (Dutch) C. Shaw

Dec 23, 2022

Allen (Dutch) C. Shaw, 85, a resident Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, after a hard fight with Dementia. He was born on March 14, 1937, in Kenedy, Texas to the late Joe L. Shaw and Jarrell Church Kelley. He graduated from Robstown High School in 1954. Immediately after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, traveling to...

Roberto R. Gutierrez

Roberto R. Gutierrez

Dec 18, 2022

Roberto R. Gutierrez, 76, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 18, 2022, in Kingsville, TX. He was born on October 2, 1946, in Kingsville, TX to Arturo and Lydia Gutierrez. He was a retired OR Technician with Christus Spohn Kleberg Hospital. He was a U.S. Marine Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Arturo Gutierrez Jr., David...

Blanca H. Jaimes

Blanca H. Jaimes

Dec 15, 2022

Blanca H. Jaimes, 91, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away on December 15, 2022, in Bishop, Texas. She was born on August 19, 1931, in San Diego, Texas to Samuel and Antonia (Garza) Hinojosa. She was a retired teacher with Ricardo ISD and a graduate of Texas A & I University. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic...

Chad Bedford

Chad Bedford

Dec 12, 2022

Chad Bedford, 52, of Bishop, TX passed away December 12, 2022, in Kingsville, TX. He was born on September 10, 1970, in Dallas, Texas to Harrell and Recia Bedford. He was a self-employed landscaper. He is preceded in death by two brothers, James Andrew Bedford, and Donnell Bedford. Survivors include one daughter, Brianna Pena of Riviera; one son, Andrew Bedford;...

Arnoldo "Lolo" Zapata

Arnoldo "Lolo" Zapata

Dec 12, 2022

Arnoldo "Lolo" Zapata, 80, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 12, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on November 25, 1942, in Kingsville, TX to Estanislado and Baudilia Zapata. He retired from Fulton Construction after 20+ years of service that contributed to building schools, businesses, and hospitals throughout Corpus Christi and surrounding areas as a senior carpenter. He...

Rene Lopez

Rene Lopez

Dec 9, 2022

Rene Lopez, 59, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 9, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on June 27, 1963, in Crystal City, Tx. He was a retired cook in the local and surrounding areas with various restaurants. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eloisa Lopez; father, Concepcion Lopez; and one brother, Carlos Lopez. Survivors include...

Rolando Perez

Rolando Perez

Dec 7, 2022

Rolando Perez, 29, of Kingsville, TX passed away on December 7, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on June 7, 1993, in Kingsville, TX. He worked in maintenance and landscaping. He is preceded in death by one son, Rizayah Perez; and maternal grandmother, Amelia Dominguez. Survivors include one daughter, Merzayah Perez; father, Orlando (Birdie) Perez of Kingsville; mother,...

Miguel Caldera Jr.

Miguel Caldera Jr.

Nov 25, 2022

Miguel Caldera Jr., 57, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on November 25, 2022, in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on March 6, 1965, in Kingsville, Texas to Miguel and Dalia Caldera. He was a retired mechanic. He is preceded in death by one brother, Javier Caldera; one aunt, Maria Salazar Ambriz; and stepfather, Sam Falcon. Survivors include his...

Syrus Jack "Turk" Stone

Syrus Jack "Turk" Stone

Nov 21, 2022

Syrus Jack "Turk" Stone, age 9, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on November 21, 2022, in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on July 24, 2013, in Kingsville, Texas. He was a student with K.I.S.D. He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Melquiades "Mike" Velasquez; paternal grandfather, Jacky Lee Stone; paternal great-grandmother, Elaine "Lanie" Maldonado, and paternal great uncle,...

Alex Barrera Jr.

Alex Barrera Jr.

Nov 19, 2022

Alex Barrera Jr., 62, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away on November 19, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on November 4, 1960, in Kingsville, TX to Alejandro and Anita Barrera. He was a retired musician/truck driver. He is preceded in death by one brother, Ricardo Vega; and two sisters, Nilda Barrera, and Maria Luisa McDonald. Survivors include...

Aurora Esquivel Perez

Aurora Esquivel Perez

Nov 17, 2022

Aurora Esquivel Perez, 63, of Kingsville, TX passed away November 17, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on January 12, 1959, in Kingsville, TX to Manuel and Joaquina Esquivel. She was a retired homemaker and a loving mother, wife, and grandma. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Micaela Renee Perez; one brother, Norberto Almaraz; and one...

Olivia G. Chavez

Olivia G. Chavez

Nov 12, 2022

Olivia G. Chavez, 71, of Riviera, TX passed away November 12, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on January 7, 1951, to Sotoreo and Amelia Guajardo. She was a retired home health provider. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo R. Chavez; and one son, Ricardo Chavez Jr. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Nelda) Chavez of...

Socorro De Luna

Socorro De Luna

Nov 12, 2022

Socorro De Luna, 65, of Kingsville, TX passed away November 12, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on January 1, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Alejandro and Socorro De Luna. She was a retired receptionist. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Juan and Antonio De Luna; and one sister, Blasa Salinas. Survivors include her husband,...

Maria M. Gonzales

Maria M. Gonzales

Nov 10, 2022

Maria M. Gonzales, 75, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on November 10, 2022, in Alice, Texas. She was born on June 25, 1947, in Kingsville, Texas to Francisco and Bonifacia Medrano. She was a retired teacher. She was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo Gonzales Jr.; and one...

Frances T. Olivarez

Frances T. Olivarez

Nov 10, 2022

Frances T. Olivarez, 72, of Kingsville, TX passed away November 10, 2022, in Kingsville, TX. She was born on February 5, 1950, in Kingsville, TX to Benjamin and Maria Torres. She was a retired bookkeeper for Ben Torres Printing. She was also a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her brother, Luis Torres; and...

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