Rolando Mercado
Feb 23, 2026
Rolando Mercado, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2026, in his beloved hometown. He was 87 years old. Born on May 1, 1938, in Kingsville, Texas, Rolando was the cherished son of Adan and Juanita Mercado. He grew up in Kingsville, where he formed deep and lasting bonds with family and friends. Rolando was a retired service mechanic...
Mary Esteher Morales
Feb 18, 2026
Mary Esteher Morales, 51, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Kingsville. She was born on July 24, 1974, in Killeen, Texas, to Edward Mario Morales and Rosa Ramos Morales. Mary was previously employed as a custodian at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. She was full of life, always ready with a joke, and brought joy to those around...
Crystal Danielle Ramirez
Feb 18, 2026
Crystal Danielle Ramirez, 44, of Riviera, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Paducah, Texas. She was born on May 9, 1981, in Kingsville, Texas. Crystal was a 2000 graduate of Riviera Kaufer High School and a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, listening to her favorite music, and spending time with...
Ninfa V. Barrera
Feb 16, 2026
Ninfa V. Barrera, 89, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in her beloved hometown of Kingsville. She was born on August 5, 1936, in Mercedes to Guadalupe and Lucinda Villanueva. Ninfa lived a life rooted in faith, devotion to family, and service to others. She retired after more than 30 years as a child caregiver with...
Rafaelita Cardenas
Feb 15, 2026
Rafaelita Cardenas, 90, of Bishop, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Kingsville. She was born on July 23, 1935, in Bishop, Texas, to Lazaro "Peewee" and Elida Garcia. A lifelong resident of Bishop, Rafaelita was deeply rooted in the community she loved. Rafaelita dedicated over 40 years of service as a banker with First State Bank of Bishop,...
Juan Rene Garza
Feb 14, 2026
Juan Rene Garza, 74, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1951, to the late Alberto and Herlinda Cantu Garza in Kingsville, Texas. He was a devoted husband of over 51 years to Patricia (married December 28, 1974), a loving father to three daughters, and a proud grandfather to six grandchildren who...
Ofelia Cortez Rodriguez
Feb 5, 2026
Ofelia Cortez Rodriguez, 95, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on January 21, 1931, in Kingsville, Texas to Manuel and Ramona Cortez. Ofelia grew up in Kingsville and attended school there before marrying Jose R. Rodriguez. They lived and worked on the King Ranch raising their children before relocating...
Maria Alicia Vela
Jan 31, 2026
Maria Alicia Vela, 77, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Kingsville. She was born on August 5, 1948, in Kingsville, Texas, to Alfredo and Julia Garcia. Maria was a retired Registered Nurse who dedicated more than 45 years of service to the Kingsville community. She was a faithful member of St. Martin's Catholic Church. Her greatest...
Angela M. Gonzales
Jan 20, 2026
Angela M. Gonzales, 82, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by love. She was born on May 23, 1943, in Kingsville, Texas, to Alfonso Montoya Sr. and Josefa Cevillo Montoya. Angela dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker and caregiver. She was the heart of her home—a loving and...
Dorothy J. Merritt
Jan 19, 2026
Dorothy J. Merritt, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Kingsville. Dorothy was born on September 3, 1945, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, to Judson and Ruth Thacker. She later made her home in Kingsville, where she spent many years serving her community as a dedicated and talented hair stylist before retiring. She was preceded...
Raul Fernando Alaniz
Jan 4, 2026
Raul Fernando Alaniz, age 47, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Kingsville, Texas. Raul was born on December 24, 1977, in Kingsville, Texas, to Andres T. Alaniz Jr. and Rosa Alaniz, who were blessed with a child they loved deeply. Raul was a gifted musician, academic, and philosopher. He lived his life spreading compassion and kindness...
Lorenzo "Sonny" Rios Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Lorenzo "Sonny" Rios Jr., 57, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on January 4, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on February 1, 1968, in Kingsville, Texas. He was a retired concrete finisher. He is preceded in death by his father, Lorenzo T. Rios; one son, Damian McKarty. Survivors include his mother, Manuela V. Rios of Kingsville; three sons,...
Jesse Ray Acuna Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Jesse Ray Acuna Jr., 23, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on October 3, 2002, in Kingsville, Texas, where he built lifelong connections and left an unforgettable mark on everyone he met. Jesse was a hardworking local truck driver who took pride in providing for his family. Known for his...
Domingo R. Salinas Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Domingo R. Salinas Jr., 87, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in his hometown. He was born on January 2, 1938, to Lorenzo Salinas Sr. and Maria Salinas. Domingo was a retired truck driver who took great pride in his work and in everything he did throughout his life. A man of deep faith, he was...
Juan "Juanito" Enrique Acuna
Dec 19, 2025
Juan "Juanito" Enrique Acuna, 71, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on May 30, 1954, in Kingsville, Texas, to Gilberto and Inez Acuna. Juan was a former member of St. Martin's Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching football on Sundays and cherished spending time with his family. He also held...
Faustino Ramirez Iii
Dec 15, 2025
Faustino Ramirez III, age 59, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on January 16, 1966, in Kingsville, Texas. Faustino was a retired painter and a self-employed general contractor who served Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Faustino Ramirez,...
Jose F. Ramos
Nov 25, 2025
Jose F. Ramos, 73, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Kingsville. He was born on October 4, 1952, in Vernon, Texas, to Atilano and Guadalupe Ramos. Jose proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran aboard the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier. After his military service, he dedicated many years of hard work...
Evangelina "Vangie" Muniz Longoria
Nov 21, 2025
Evangelina "Vangie" Muniz Longoria, 77, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born on October 3, 1948, in Kingsville to Jesus and Maria Inez Muniz, Vangie lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. She retired from the Kingsville Independent School District after many dedicated years as a truancy counselor and was formerly...
Raul C. Tellez Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Raul C. Tellez, Jr., Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, Ret.—Raul C. Tellez, Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1944, in Laredo, TX, to Raul C. Tellez, Sr. and Maria "Mary" E. Guerra, the oldest of nine children. Tellez enlisted in the U.S. Army on...
Antonio "Tony" Flores Jr.
Nov 15, 2025
Antonio "Tony" Flores Jr., 53, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on November 15, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 21, 1971, in Rio Grande City, Texas. He was a retired auto mechanic. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a man of faith who always loved spending time and helping his family and friends. He...
