obituaries

Juan H. Betancourt

Juan H. Betancourt

Oct 1, 2014

Juan H. Betancourt, 66, a resident of Kingsville, TX died on October 1, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on October 20, 1947 in Kingsville, Texas to Leonardo and Maria Betancourt. He was disabled. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leonardo Betancourt Jr. Survivors include three sisters, Mercedes Gonzalez of Madera, California, Bertha (Ernesto) Garcia of Kingsville,...

Leonso Canales Jr.

Leonso Canales Jr.

Sep 26, 2014

Leonso Canales Jr., 74, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away September 26, 2014 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on September 16, 1940 in Kingsville, TX to Leonso and Ofilia Canales. He was a retired musician and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was world renowned for his coined greeting "Heaven O". He was also owner and operator of Kingsville...

Robert Tejeda

Robert Tejeda

Sep 25, 2014

Robert Tejeda, age 72, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on September 25, 2014 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on June 11, 1946 to Manuel and Beatriz Tejeda in Falfurrias, Texas. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his brother, Reynaldo Tejeda. Survivors include two sisters, Ofelia Villagomez of Kingsville, and Eloisa (Frank) Lopez of...

Zoila Rossett Barrera

Zoila Rossett Barrera

Sep 24, 2014

Zoila Rossett Barrera, 85, of Kingsville passed away on September 24, 2014 in Houston, TX. She was born on January 31, 1929 to Santos and Emilia Rossett. Mrs. Barrera was self-employed and a long time business owner/entrepreneur. She was an avid baseball fan and was an active participant as pitcher in local baseball leagues in her youth. Above all her...

Luiz "Shorte" Flores

Luiz "Shorte" Flores

Sep 20, 2014

Luiz "Shorte" Flores of Kingsville, TX passed away on September 20, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was 56. He was born on August 15, 1958 in Rockdale, TX. He was a Custodian with the Kingsville Independent School District at Gillette Middle School. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Flores Survivors include One Daughter, Rebecca S. Flores (Jay...

Mary B. Holick

Mary B. Holick

Sep 8, 2014

Maria B. Holick, 36, of Poteet, TX passed away September 8, 2014 in Jourdanton, TX. She was born on January 22, 1978 in Kingsville, TX. She was a housewife and an official ABKC Representative for Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nora Bazan. Survivors include her husband of 10 years, Matthew Holick of Poteet; one daughter, Stevie...

Maria Amparo C. Nunez

Maria Amparo C. Nunez

Sep 8, 2014

Maria Amparo C. Nunez, 87, of Kingsville passed away on September 8, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on September 26, 1926 in Bishop, TX to Carlos and Susana Cruz. She was a retired housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel T. Nunez. Survivors include four daughters, Antonia (Arturo) Trevino of Kingsville, Beatriz Nunez of Kingsville,...

Omar Vidaurri

Omar Vidaurri

Aug 27, 2014

Omar Vidaurri, 54, of Alice, TX passed away August 27, 2014 in Alice, TX. He was born on March 22, 1960 in Kingsville, TX to Isaias and Aurora Vidaurri. He was a retired coach with Alice Independent School District. Survivors include his wife, Maria R. Vidaurri of Alice; two daughters, Karista Vidaurri of Corpus Christi, and Elizabeth Silva of San...

Juan T. Pena Jr.

Juan T. Pena Jr.

Aug 27, 2014

Juan T. Pena Jr., 71, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wed., Aug. 27, 2014 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Kingsville, TX to Juan and Olivia Pena. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yolanda Pena. Survivors include three sons, Juan Gilberto (Sierra) Pena of...

Georgina "Kina" B. De La Rosa

Georgina "Kina" B. De La Rosa

Aug 18, 2014

Georgina "Kina" B. De La Rosa, 81, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 18, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on November 23, 1932 in Lyford, TX to Sostenes and Refugia Barrera. She was a retired housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rafael De La Rosa. Survivors include four sons, Juan S. (Rosie) De La...

Christyn Lynn Reopelle

Christyn Lynn Reopelle

Aug 10, 2014

Christyn Lynn Reopelle of Kingsville passed away August 10, 2014 in her home in Kingsville, TX. She was 55. She was born on December 2, 1958 to Ruth Offord and Richard Glenn. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Jeffery J. Reopelle of Kingsville, TX; three daughters, Danea Reopelle, Nichelle Reopelle and Serena R. (Ruben) Munoz, all of Kingsville, TX;...

Francisco P. Perez

Francisco P. Perez

Aug 9, 2014

Francisco P. Perez of Kingsville passed away August 9, 2014 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was 73. He was born on February 9, 1941 to Adan and Anita Perez in Jim Wells County. He was a Retired Fire Captain with NAS Kingsville Fire Dept. Crash Crew. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in...

Jesus Gonzalez

Jesus Gonzalez

Aug 6, 2014

Jesus Gonzalez, 56, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on Wed., Aug. 6, 2014 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on April 6, 1958 in Kingsville, Texas to Jose Angel and Maria Rosa Gonzalez. He was formerly employed with the City of Kingsville Sanitation Dept. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Esperanza Alvarado. Survivors include one son,...

Daniel E. Cuellar Jr.

Daniel E. Cuellar Jr.

Aug 3, 2014

Daniel E. Cuellar Jr. , 67, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Sun., Aug. 3, 2014 in Cuero, Texas. He was born on September 8, 1946 in Cuero, TX. He was a self-employed barber and Christian/Gospel vocalist and guitarist for the Jericho's throughout South Texas Churches affiliated w/ United Pentecostal Local Churches Int'l Inc. He was also an avid...

Alfredo Trevino Jr.

Alfredo Trevino Jr.

Jul 31, 2014

Alfredo Trevino Jr., 57, of Riviera, TX passed away on July 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1957 to Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo (Julia) Trevino in Eagle Pass, TX. He was retired from Texas A & M Kingsville (Grounds Supervisor). He was preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Trevino; and one sister, Ana Maria...

Manuel E. Maybe

Manuel E. Maybe

Jul 31, 2014

Manuel E. Maybe of Kingsville, TX died on July 31, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was 77. He was born on September 20, 1936 in Kingsville, TX to Jose Maybe & Esmeralda Alaniz. He was a construction worker. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Rodolfo A. Maybe, Francisco A. Maybe, and Pedro Alaniz; and one sister, Elena...

Guadalupe A. Reyes

Guadalupe A. Reyes

Jul 28, 2014

Guadalupe A. Reyes, 89, of Kingsville, TX passed away on July 28, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on June 30, 1925 in Kingsville, TX to Andres and Victoriana A. Reyes. He retired from K.I.S.D. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Victoriana R. Garcia. Survivors include...

Cecilia Villanueva

Cecilia Villanueva

Jul 27, 2014

Cecilia Villanueva, 58, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on November 8, 1955 in Kingsville, Texas to Mateo and Maria Villanueva. She was a member of Coastal Bend Fellowship Church. Survivors include one sister, Ofelia V. Gutierrez of Kingsville; one niece, Lupita Villanueva of Kingsville; one nephew,...

Amadeo M. Alvarez

Amadeo M. Alvarez

Jul 16, 2014

Amadeo M. Alvarez, 87, of Kingsville, TX passed away on July 16, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on July 5, 1927 to Mr. & Mrs. Constancio (Guadalupe) Alvarez in Realitos, TX. He was a retired a/c and refrigeration technician with Texas A&I University Physical Plant. He was also a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church....

Jose Arnoldo Guerra

Jose Arnoldo Guerra

Jul 12, 2014

Kingsville – Jose Arnoldo Guerra of Kingsville, TX died on July 12, 2014 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was 77. He was born on February 10, 1937 to Mr. & Mrs. Manuel (Ramona) Gonzalez in Kingsville, TX. He was a retired salesman and a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 40 years...

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