obituaries
Jose M. Cantu
Mar 31, 2026
Jose M. Cantu, 74, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2026, and entered eternal rest in the house of the Lord leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and service. Joe was born on August 25, 1951, in Kingsville, Texas to Manuel Cantu and Sarita Padron. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and veteran, Joe proudly...
Carl James Marody
Mar 29, 2026
Carl James Marody, 68, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Kingsville. He was born on February 27, 1958, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to John Vincent Marody and Delia Marody. Carl worked as a maintenance elevator mechanic for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who found great joy in fishing and hunting. He was preceded in...
Hilario "Quinty" Garza Iii
Mar 28, 2026
Hilario "Quinty" Garza III, 65, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on August 4, 1960, in Kingsville, Texas, to Hilario and Hilda Garza Jr. He retired from the King Ranch, where he worked as an Equipment Operator with South Texas Farms. He loved spending time with his family and friends,...
Graciela Urbina De Leon
Mar 23, 2026
Graciela Urbina De Leon, 71, of Riviera, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 25, 1954, in Raymondville, Texas, Graciela was the beloved daughter of Rodimiro and Alberta Urbina. Her life was defined by her unwavering dedication to others. She worked as a home provider before her retirement and was a devoted...
Jose Angel Cerda
Mar 20, 2026
Jose Angel Cerda, 70, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on August 6, 1955, in Robstown, Texas, to Francisco and Elida Cerda. Jose touched the lives of all who knew him with his kindness, faith, and love for family. Jose was a retired associate of Walmart and had previously worked for L & F...
Cynthia Longoria
Mar 17, 2026
Cynthia Longoria, 54, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on January 19, 1972, in Kingsville, Texas, to Raul Longoria and Maria Luisa Cortez. Cynthia was known for her love of singing and her vibrant, joyful spirit. She had a beautiful soul and was a caring, generous person. She was truly the...
Delia Salazar Alegria
Mar 15, 2026
Delia Salazar Alegria, age 73, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on July 25, 1952, in Raymondville, Texas, to Jesus and Casimira Salazar. Delia spent many years of service as a Home Health Provider until 2024. She was known for her caring spirit and dedication to helping others through her...
Rosalio "Leo" Guevara
Mar 12, 2026
Rosalio "Leo" Guevara, age 65 of Kingsville, Texas passed away on March 12, 2026, in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on April 11, 1960, to Alberto and Josefa Guevara. Survivors include his sister, Patricia "Pat" Guevara of Kingsville; one brother, Alberto "Red" Guevara Jr. (San Juanita Esquivel) of Kingsville; one niece, Maricela Guevara; one nephew, Antwan Chappell; and numerous aunts,...
Rose Maria Garza
Mar 9, 2026
Rose Maria Garza, age 90, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Richardson, Texas. She was born in Kingsville, Texas, to Federico Valdez and Alicia Martinez. Rose dedicated over 30 years of her life to education, touching the lives of countless students through her passion for teaching. Outside of her career, she had a love for...
Dario Jimenez
Mar 8, 2026
Dario Jimenez, 79, of Riviera, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Rivera, Texas. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Kingsville, Texas, to Antonio and Tomasita Jimenez. Dario worked many years as a rancher and cowboy before his retirement. He was a hardworking man who valued his family and the life he built in South Texas. Dario...
Minerva A. Cueva
Mar 7, 2026
Minerva A. Cueva, age 65, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on February 22, 1961, in Robstown, Texas, to Federico and Trinidad Cueva. Minerva dedicated many years of service as a dietician at Christus Spohn Hospital before retiring. She was known for her caring spirit and her dedication to helping...
Roberto R. Gutierrez
Feb 24, 2026
Roberto R. Gutierrez, 88, of Bishop, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on June 8, 1937, in Bishop to Jose Maria and Juana Gutierrez. A dedicated public servant, Roberto retired as a constable with Nueces County Precinct 3. He was a faithful member of St. James Catholic Church, where he remained active throughout...
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...
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