obituaries

Jose Luis Villesca

Jose Luis Villesca

Jan 1, 2018

Jose Luis Villesca, 43, of Bishop, Texas passed away on January 1, 2018 in Bishop, Texas. He was born on October 18, 1974 in Mathis, TX. He was formerly employed with Metro Ministries in Corpus Christi. He was preceded in death by his father, Jorge Villesca, one daughter, Miranda Monic Villesca, grandmother, Anita B. Rodriguez, grandfather, Jose Angel Rodriguez; one...

Arturo Reyes

Arturo Reyes

Dec 26, 2017

Arturo Reyes, 64, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 26, 2017 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on November 5, 1953 in Robstown, TX to Jesus and Maria Reyes. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the City of Kingsville. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Juan Reyes, and Jesus Reyes Jr. Survivors include one daughter,...

Alejandro B. Vidal

Alejandro B. Vidal

Dec 19, 2017

Alejandro B. Vidal, 68, of Kingsville, TX passed away on December 19, 2017 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on February 6, 1949 in Ciudad Mier Tamaulipas, MX to Pablo and Amada Barrera. He was a retired carpenter after being employed with Texas A&M University for over 30 years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in...

Regino Rogelio "Red" Chavana Jr.

Regino Rogelio "Red" Chavana Jr.

Dec 18, 2017

Regino Rogelio "Red" Chavana Jr., 54, of Kingsville, TX, passed away December 18, 2017 in Galveston, TX. He was born on December 3, 1963 in Kingsville, TX. He was a retired laborer. He was preceded in death by two aunts, Vicky Liguez and Margie Resendez; and one uncle, Ramon Espinoza Jr. Survivors include his parents, Regino and Celestina Chavana of...

Teresa C. Garcia

Teresa C. Garcia

Dec 16, 2017

Teresa C. Garcia, 84, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on December 16, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on October 23, 1933 in Kingsville, Texas to Pablo and Teresa Corona. She was a retired Manager for Kingsville Swap Shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel O. Garcia Jr.; one sister, Ernestina C. Grubb. Survivors...

Francisco Xavier "Jerry" Valdez

Francisco Xavier "Jerry" Valdez

Dec 7, 2017

Francisco Xavier "Jerry" Valdez, 80, of Kingsville, TX passed away on December 7, 2017 in Cypress, TX. He was born on December 4, 1937 in Kingsville, TX to Federico and Alicia Valdez. He was a retired Teacher and Federal Program Director in the cities of Kingsville, Robstown, Humble and Cypress I.S.D. He was also a former member of St. Martin's...

Natalia Moreno Alvarez

Natalia Moreno Alvarez

Dec 5, 2017

Natalia Moreno Alvarez, 88, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away December 5, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on July 27, 1929 in Roma, TX to Samuel and Juana Moreno. She was a retired Clerk with Kingsville Pharmacy, and was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar M....

Anthony Martinez

Anthony Martinez

Nov 29, 2017

Anthony Martinez, 27, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on November 29, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 7, 1990 in San Antonio. He was a retired labor in the restaurant industry. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Alonzo Martinez. Survivors include his father, Antonio (Rosita) Sandoval of Kingsville; mother, Mary Jane Rivera of...

Antonio Zapata

Antonio Zapata

Nov 25, 2017

Antonio Zapata, 77, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away November 25, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on February 8, 1940 in Kingsville to Pedro and Elvira Zapata. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Elva Zapata; one daughter, Elvira Salinas. Survivors include two sons, Jose (Nora) Zapata of New Braunfels, and Pedro (Diana) Zapata of...

Felipe De Jesus Mejia

Felipe De Jesus Mejia

Nov 20, 2017

Felipe De Jesus Mejia, 84, of Kingsville, TX passed away November 20, 2017 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on February 5, 1933 in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico to Felix and Venturita Mejia. He was a self-employed custom boot and shoe repairman. He was the owner and operator of Kingsville Shoe Repair for 40 years. He was preceded in death...

Rodrigo Saldana

Rodrigo Saldana

Nov 18, 2017

Rodrigo Saldana, 60, of Kingsville, TX passed away November 18, 2017 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on July 25, 1958 Kingsville, Texas. He was disabled. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Saldana Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Melissa (William) Barrett of Kingsville; mother, Manuela A. Saldana of Kingsville; four brothers, Ramiro (Sylvia) Saldana of Kerrville, Daniel...

Virginia A. Villarreal

Virginia A. Villarreal

Nov 16, 2017

Virginia A. Villarreal, 73, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away November 16, 2017 in Edinburg, Texas. She was born on April 10, 1944 in Vattman, Texas. She was a retired homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Villarreal; and one son, Gilberto Trevino. Survivors include one son, Sammy Jo Solano of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Adelina...

Oscar Montalvo Jr.

Oscar Montalvo Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

Oscar Montalvo Jr., 47, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away November 14, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on May 19, 1970 in Kingsville. He was an Engineering Tech with Allied Horizontal Wireline. He was preceded in death by one uncle, Pete Montalvo; two aunts, Manuelita Montalvo and Margarita Salazar. Survivors include his wife of 27 years,...

Ludilen "Leny" Leal

Ludilen "Leny" Leal

Nov 10, 2017

Ludilen "Leny" Leal, 58, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away November 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 10, 1959 in Rapid City, SD to Jose and Ludivina Leal. She was preceded in death by her nephew, R.J. Leal; cousin, Edie R. Mayorga. Survivors include one son, Eziquiel "Zeke" Alvarez of Kingsville; two daughters, Micaela Alvarez...

Soveida G. Garza

Soveida G. Garza

Nov 9, 2017

Soveida G. Garza, 84, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away November 9, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 30, 1933 in Realitos, TX to Abraham and (Petra) Garza. She was retired from K.I.S.D. Cafeteria. She was also a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan G. Garza Sr.;...

Santos C. Rodriguez

Santos C. Rodriguez

Nov 5, 2017

Santos C. Rodriguez, 77, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away November 5, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on August 15, 1940 in Kingsville, TX to Augustin (Maria P.) Cavazos. She was a retired homemaker. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maria Ambriz, and Margarita Riojas; and four brothers, Cesario P. Cavazos, Johnny P. Cavazos, Jose...

Reyes M. Rivera

Reyes M. Rivera

Oct 31, 2017

Reyes M. Rivera, 79, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on October 31, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on December 26, 1937 in Falfurrias, TX to Manuel and Marta Rivera. He was a self-employed concrete contractor. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rogelio Rivera. Survivors include his fiancé, Margaret Carmona of Bishop; three sons, Ismael De Leon...

Jose Isabel Castillo

Jose Isabel Castillo

Oct 26, 2017

Jose Isabel Castillo, 81, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on October 26, 2017 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on June 17, 1936 in Monterrey, Mexico to Isabel and Maria Concepcion Castillo. He was a retired tile setter with Killion Tile Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Socorro Gomez Castillo; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors include...

Manuel Memo "Fly" Carrillo

Manuel Memo "Fly" Carrillo

Oct 25, 2017

Manuel Memo "Fly" Carrillo, 62, of Kingsville, TX passed away October 25, 2017 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Kingsville, TX to Juan and Maria Carrillo. He was a self-employed painter and a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lupita Carrillo. Survivors include two sisters, Maria F....

Bonifacia Q. Medrano

Bonifacia Q. Medrano

Oct 23, 2017

Bonifacia Q. Medrano, 90, of Kingsville, TX passed away on October 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on May 14, 1927 in Victoria, TX to Martin and Guadalupe Quinones. She was a retired housewife and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco T. Medrano; one son, Miguel Medrano;...

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