obituaries

Elvira Cruz Longoria

Elvira Cruz Longoria

Aug 10, 2020

Elvira Cruz Longoria, 85, of Kingsville, TX passed away August 10, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on May 15, 1935 in Kingsville, TX to Carlos and Susana Cruz. She was a retired homemaker and also, a member of La Iglesia Baptista Central. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Charles Jr; one daughter, Diana Pena;...

Maria Elena Villarreal

Maria Elena Villarreal

Aug 10, 2020

Maria Elena B. Villarreal, 79, of Kingsville, TX passed away August 10, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on July 17, 1941 in Kingsville, TX to Felicita Garza. She was a homemaker and also, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe D. Villarreal; son, Rene Villarreal; biological mother, Felicita Garza;...

Benjamin Jesus Cortez

Benjamin Jesus Cortez

Aug 9, 2020

Benjamin Jesus Cortez, 74, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 9, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Kingsville, TX to Lucio and Elena Cortez. He was a retired Educator, formerly employed with K.I.S.D. and surrounding areas. He was also a sponsor/coach for the Special Olympics for several decades. He is preceded in death...

Hilda Lomas Garcia

Hilda Lomas Garcia

Aug 8, 2020

Hilda Lomas Garcia, 88, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 8, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on May 15, 1932 in Kingsville, TX to Santiago and Estella Lomas. She worked for Kleberg County Human Senior Citizen Services for many years. Hilda was a devoted wife and mother, and she served many years in her community as a...

Jose Luis Torres

Jose Luis Torres

Aug 8, 2020

Jose Luis Torres, 73, passed away August 8, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on September 6, 1945 in Kingsville, TX. He was a retired printer with Torres Printing Company and also, a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Rosie Chandler, and Elvira Raines; and parents, Benjamin and Maria Torres. Survivors...

Audelia P. Morales

Audelia P. Morales

Aug 8, 2020

Audelia P. Morales, 58, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 8, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on May 8, 1962 in Kingsville, TX to Manuel and Teodula Morales. Audelia was loved by many and adored by all. She had this smile would brighten even the darkest rooms, it was definitely contagious. Often you would find her enjoying...

Catarina Marquez Solis

Catarina Marquez Solis

Aug 7, 2020

Catarina Marquez Solis, 85, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 7, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on March 14, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Mr. and Mrs. Luis and Josefina Marquez. Catarina was a domestic engineer, a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to those she loved dearly. She was a member of Kings Way Family Church...

Manuel "Manny" Juarez

Manuel "Manny" Juarez

Aug 5, 2020

Manuel "Manny" Juarez earned his wings on August 5, 2020 at Corpus Christi Spohn Hospital after a very brief illness (not COVID related) surrounded by family members. He was born on February 10, 1955 in Kingsville, TX. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Teresa L. Garza; his parents, Jesse E. Grubb and Tina Grubb, and Guadalupe Juarez;...

Gilberto G. Rivera

Gilberto G. Rivera

Aug 5, 2020

Gilberto G. Rivera, 77, of Falfurrias, TX passed away on August 5, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on October 15, 1942 in Falfurrias, TX to Jose and Hortencia Rivera. He was a retired self-employed masonry concrete contractor. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Petra G. Rivera of Falfurrias; five daughters, Odelia (Baldemar) Ramirez of Houston, Rachel...

Raul Cortez Jr.

Raul Cortez Jr.

Aug 4, 2020

Raul Cortez Jr., 63, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 4, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. He was born on February 24, 1957 in Kingsville, TX to Raul and Maria Elena Cortez. He was a former custodian at N.A.S. Kingsville and a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rogelio Cortez, and...

Jesus Ruben "Cochise" Olvera

Jesus Ruben "Cochise" Olvera

Aug 2, 2020

Jesus Ruben "Cochise" Olvera, 63, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on August 2, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on May 14, 1957 in Kingsville, TX. He was a retired cowboy formerly employed with the King Ranch. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Ella Bea Silguero; father, Tomas G. Olvera; one brother, Ruperto Silguero; and step-father,...

Digna Lopez

Digna Lopez

Jul 31, 2020

Digna Lopez, 62, of Kingsville, TX passed away on July 31, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on August 3, 1957 in Kingsville, TX to Uvaldo and Maria Perez. She was a retired medical receptionist for 30 years. She was also a member of Coastal Bend Fellowship of Kingsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Uvaldo and...

Michael Joe Acuna

Michael Joe Acuna

Jul 29, 2020

In the early hours of Tuesday, July 29, 2020, Michael Joe Acuna age 50 entered through Heaven's gates and earned his wings. He was born in Kingsville on August 27, 1969 to Rene G. Acuna and Maria (Lupe) Cisneros Acuna. He graduated from H.M. King High School, Class of 1987. After high school, he attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He joined...

Estefan Ramon Orta

Estefan Ramon Orta

Jul 27, 2020

Estefan Ramon Orta, 56, of Kingsville, TX passed away on July 27, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on May 14, 1964 in the Kingsville, TX. He was an A/C Technician with Ramos Refrigeration. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jesusa Orta; and one daughter, Angela Ann Orta. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Flor...

Pedro P. Charles Jr.

Pedro P. Charles Jr.

Jul 27, 2020

Pedro P. Charles Jr., 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on July 27, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on November 6, 1934 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a retired security guard. He was preceded in death by one son, Rudy Longoria; and one sister, Diana Pena. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Elvira C....

Anastacia M. Garcia

Anastacia M. Garcia

Jul 26, 2020

Anastacia M. Garcia, 94, of Kingsville, TX passed away July 26, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on April 15, 1926 in San Benito to Rosendo and Luz Mendoza. She was a retired homemaker and a lifetime member of La Iglesia Baptista Central. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas A. Garcia; two daughters, Lucia Ann Pena,...

Edelmira "Mitty" Mosqueda Marks

Edelmira "Mitty" Mosqueda Marks

Jul 24, 2020

Edelmira "Mitty" Mosqueda Marks passed away on July 24, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on January 7, 1937 in Three Rivers, TX to Escolastico Mosqueda and Adelina Longoria. She was a loving housewife, Dallas Cowboy fan, and a member of St. Martin's Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James D. Marks; her...

Lorenzo R. Rios

Lorenzo R. Rios

Jul 23, 2020

Lorenzo R. Rios, 90, of Kingsville, TX passed away July 23, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on September 5, 1929 in Callahan, TX to Daniel and Paula Rios. He was a retired roofer for more than 40 years with Chesser and Gillespie Roofing Company. He was also a member of Lidrio de los Valles Pentescostal Church. He was...

Rogelio Rios Garcia

Rogelio Rios Garcia

Jul 22, 2020

Rogelio Rios Garcia, 86, of Kingsville, TX passed away July 22, 2020 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on January 12, 1934 in Dr. Coss, N.L., Mexico to Tomas and Reyeitas Rios Garcia. He was a retired laborer and a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. Rogelio touched the lives of so many with his unconditional love and generosity. His...

Rafael M. Salinas Jr.

Rafael M. Salinas Jr.

Jul 21, 2020

Rafael M. Salinas Jr., 85, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on July 21, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on November 4, 1934 in Kingsville, TX. Mr. Salinas was born and raised in Kingsville, TX and was an H.M. King Graduate. He was a retired Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and a Vietnam War Veteran stationed in Thailand....

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