obituaries

Angela M. Gonzales

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

Maria S. Pina

Maria S. Pina

Nov 7, 2025

Maria S. Pina, age 80, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in her hometown. Maria was born on December 29, 1944, in Kingsville, Texas, to Adan and Carolina Perez. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. A retired homemaker, Maria found her greatest joy in caring...

Modesta "Margie" Garcia Herrera

Modesta "Margie" Garcia Herrera

Nov 6, 2025

Modesta "Margie" Garcia Herrera, age 83, of Bishop, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, in Bishop. She was born on February 24, 1942, in Runge, Texas, to Anselmo and Josefa Garcia. Margie was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of Gethsemane Pentecostal Church of Bishop. A woman of strong faith and a joyful spirit, she found great...

Robert P. Espinoza

Robert P. Espinoza

Nov 3, 2025

Robert P. Espinoza, age 66, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Corpus Christi. He was born on November 30, 1958, in Galveston, Texas. Robert was a retired heavy equipment operator and a man of deep faith. He found great joy in spending time outdoors, especially fishing with his family and friends. His devotion to...

Katelynn Villarreal

Katelynn Villarreal

Oct 31, 2025

Katelynn Villarreal, age 18, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025. She was born on June 22, 2007, in Kingsville, where she grew up surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. Katelynn was a student at H.M. King Care Academy and formerly worked at Dollar General. More than anything, Katelynn loved her family. She shared a...

Ernestina Gonzalez Castillo

Ernestina Gonzalez Castillo

Oct 25, 2025

Ernestina Gonzalez Castillo passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 97 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born in Bishop, Texas, on November 6, 1927, to the late Trinfo and Aniceta Gonzalez. Ernestina grew up as a humble child, working in the fields to help her parents. In June 1946, she married Maximiliano Castillo. In 1949, Ernestina and...

Silvestre "Chevo" Solis Jr.

Silvestre "Chevo" Solis Jr.

Oct 16, 2025

Silvestre "Chevo" Solis Jr., age 64, of Bishop, Texas, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on January 24, 1961, in Kingsville to Silvestre and Maria Solis. Chevo worked as a warehouse delivery man for Texas A&M University–Kingsville and was known for his strong work ethic and kind heart. A man of deep faith, he...

Tomas V. Longoria

Tomas V. Longoria

Oct 14, 2025

Tomas V. Longoria, 83, a resident of Riviera, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Born on September 23, 1942, in Guerrero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was the son of the late Irineo and Jesusa Longoria. Tomas was a strong, hard-working, and honorable man who built a life rooted in faith, family, and...

Donaciano Gonzalez

Donaciano Gonzalez

Oct 8, 2025

Donaciano Gonzalez, 74, of Bishop, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on February 19, 1951, in Kingsville to the late Donaciano and Paula Gonzalez. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran and a skilled retired carpenter, Donaciano was known for his hard work, quiet strength, and devotion to his family. He is preceded...

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