obituaries

Ramon O. Vela

Ramon O. Vela

Jan 2, 2015

Ramon O. Vela, 74, of Bishop, TX passed away January 2, 2015 in Bishop, TX. He was born on September 3, 1941 in Bishop, TX to his mother San Juanita Ortiz. He worked for the city of Robstown for 23 years as a brush loader. Survivors include one daughter, Rosario Vela of Bishop, TX and three grandchildren. A Rosary will...

Jose B. Salazar

Jose B. Salazar

Jan 2, 2015

Jose B. Salazar, 97, of Riviera, TX passed away January 2, 2015 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on November 27, 1917 in Raymondville, TX to Cipriano and Manuela Salazar. He was a cowboy for 82 years at San Pedro Kenedy Ranch. Survivors include two sons, Joe (Josie) Salazar of Nebraska, Johnny Salazar of Rio Hondo, TX; two daughters, Sandra...

Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

Jan 1, 2015

Francisco Rodriguez Jr., 61, of Kingsville, TX passed away on January 1, 2015 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on July 12, 1953 in Kingsville, TX to Francisco and Gertrudis Rodriguez. He was employed by L3 Vertex Co. for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrudis Rodriguez. Survivors include his wife, Norma M. Rodriguez of...

Maria C. Duarte Jauregui

Maria C. Duarte Jauregui

Nov 8, 2014

Maria C. Duarte Jauregui, 82, of Bishop, TX died on November 8, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on December 8, 1931 in Bishop, TX to Pedro and Esperanza Duarte. She was a retired housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus M. Jauregui. Survivors include one daughter, Rosa Anna (Juan) Silva of Bishop; six grandchildren; fourteen...

Eufemia O. De La Rosa

Eufemia O. De La Rosa

Nov 2, 2014

Eufemia O. De La Rosa, 83, a resident of Kingsville, TX died on November 2, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on March 20, 1931 in Kingsville, TX to Carlos and Jesusa Ortegon. She was retired from the upholstery business. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago De La Rosa. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Jane (Daniel)...

Alicia F. Leal

Alicia F. Leal

Nov 2, 2014

Alicia F. Leal, 84, a resident of Kingsville, TX died on November 2, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. She was born on January 16, 1930 in Laredo, TX to Ignacio and Angelica Fuentes. She was a retired teacher's aide with K.I.S.D. She was also the former manager of El Nuevo Mundo Dry Goods store in Mathis, Texas. She was preceded in...

Nicanor "Nick" G. Perales

Nicanor "Nick" G. Perales

Oct 21, 2014

Nicanor "Nick" G. Perales, 59, a resident of San Diego, TX died on October 21, 2014 in Beeville, TX. He was born on May 25, 1955 in Kingsville, TX to Jose Lionel (Amelia) Perales. He was formerly employed in the maintenance dept. with the Kingsville Housing Authority. He was also a high school graduate from San Diego, Texas-Class of 1973....

Maria Elena R. Cortez

Maria Elena R. Cortez

Oct 19, 2014

Maria Elena R. Cortez, 79, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away October 19, 2014 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on December 29, 1934 in Falfurrias, TX to Refugio and Benita Rodriguez. She was a retired homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul Cortez. Survivors include four daughters, Virginia (Juan) Castillo of Kingsville, Amelia (Jorge) Gomez...

Seferino D. Castaneda

Seferino D. Castaneda

Oct 18, 2014

Seferino D. Castaneda, 91, of Bishop, TX passed away on October 18, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on August 26, 1923 in Harlingen, TX to Isidro and Senaida Castaneda. He was a retired laborer. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister, Ignacio Castaneda and Maria Lopez. Survivors include two sisters, Rebecca Saldana of Kingsville, Texas,...

Jesus V. Amaya Sr.

Jesus V. Amaya Sr.

Oct 10, 2014

Jesus V. Amaya Sr., 82, a resident of Kingsville, TX died on October 10, 2014 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born on July 2, 1932 in Kingsville, TX to Manuel and Luz Amaya. He was a retired truck driver, and a member of St. Martins Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by one brother; Joe Amaya Sr., and...

Miguel D. Sanchez

Miguel D. Sanchez

Oct 2, 2014

Miguel D. Sanchez, 59, of Kingsville, TX passed away on October 2, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on August 28, 1955 in Kingsville, TX to Manuel and Donicia Sanchez. He was a retired Miller-Lite Truck Driver and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Manuel Sanchez Jr., and David Sanchez; and one sister,...

Augustin L. Trevino

Augustin L. Trevino

Oct 1, 2014

Augustin L. Trevino, 80, a resident of Kingsville, TX died on October 1, 2014 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on May 16, 1934 in Bishop, TX to Guadalupe and Matilde Trevino. He was a retired concrete truck driver for 37 years with South Texas Materials/Alamo Concrete. He was formerly employed with Bryan-Roots Painting, and a former migrant worker. He...

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...

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