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Elva Delgado

Elva Delgado

Jan 27, 2023

Elva Natividad G. Delgado, 83, went to be with our Lord January 27, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1939. She was a beautiful loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Aunt. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of Good Counsel and a faithful Catholic.

We will miss her soft gentle voice...

Virginia Gutierrez

Virginia Gutierrez

Jan 20, 2023

Virginia Gutierrez passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 99. She was an amazing woman who endured much, survived lots and lived through one of our most historical times. Bundled in her mother’s arms, along with her father they arrived in this country fleeing revolutionary times in Mexico in the mid-1920s. They immediately settled...

Mike Perez

Mike Perez

Jan 17, 2023

Mike Rangel Perez, 83, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1939. He was employed by Celanese in 1977, until he retired 20 years later; and worked as a plumber for many years. He was an Avid Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed watching the baseball Chicago Cubs, loved weekend camping trips, and traveling. He...

Robert "Bobby" Shaw Ii

Robert "Bobby" Shaw Ii

Jan 17, 2023

Mr. Robert ( Bobby) L Shaw II passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1980 to Robert and Sharon Shaw. He was a graduate of Academy High School in 1999 as the class Salutatorian and graduated from Texas A&M Kingsville. He was a retail Manager for King Ranch Saddle Shop. Also, as a...

Maria Guadalupe López

Maria Guadalupe López

Jan 16, 2023

Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” López of Kingsville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2023. Lupita was born on March 19, 1947, in San Juan, Texas, to Alejandro Aranda and Rose Reyes. Lupita came to Kingsville at the age of 13, where she went on to raise her family. She was mother to Frankie, by whom...

Enedina Salazar

Enedina Salazar

Jan 16, 2023

Enedina Garza Salazar, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on January 16, 2023, in Kingsville, Texas.  She was born on December 20, 1937, in Rios, Texas to Severo and Margarita Garza.

Enedina was a cherished and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a devoted Catholic who always kept her family and...

Donald Harbison

Donald Harbison

Jan 10, 2023

A much loved family member, Donald Ray Harbison, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep from this life to the next on January 10, 2023.

Don was born in Wills Point, Texas on September 13, 1930, to Roy and Lessie Harbison, one of six children. When Don was eight, they moved to the valley. He...

James Farek

James Farek

Jan 10, 2023

James Charles Farek, 85, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1937, to Joseph and Mary Farek in Kingsville Tx. His favorite pastimes were Astros baseball, Dallas Cowboys football, and TAMUK football. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

He is preceded in...

Jose F. Montalvo

Jose F. Montalvo

Jan 9, 2023

Jose Francisco R. Montalvo, 81, of Ricardo passed away on January 9, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1941, in Laureles Ranch to Francisco V. and Valeriana R. Montalvo.

He was a proud Vaquero for King Ranch- Laureles Division for 51 years where he retired; he was a proud Kineño.  Jose was...

Lisa Herrera

Lisa Herrera

Jan 5, 2023

Lisa Michelle Herrera, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023, at the age of 47, after a lengthy battle. Lisa was the most selfless person anyone could have ever met. Family was always her number one priority. Her mother was her best friend, and her father was her rock. Her niece and nephew were the light in her...

Dorothy Schwirtlich

Dorothy Schwirtlich

Jan 4, 2023

Dorothy Louise Schwirtlich was born on May 15, 1929, to Henry and Otilda Tischler in Violet, Texas.

She married Leo Schwirtlich on April 6, 1948 and raised two children. She worked at Allens Furniture Company for 15 years and retired to enjoy her growing family. She was a long-time member of Saint Gertrude Catholic...

Viviano Saldaña, Jr.

Viviano Saldaña, Jr.

Jan 3, 2023

Viviano Saldaña Jr., 90 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on January 3.

Viviano was born in Kingsville on June 27, 1932, to Viviano Sr. and Manuela Saldaña. Affectionately known as Vive, he was born with a disability in an era with few resources for him. Being ahead of their time, his...

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Dec 31, 2022

Carol Ann Smith was born on September 27, 1939. She was the first of three children born to Katie and Holland Collins in Houston Texas. Carol moved with her parents to Kingsville Texas in her early years. Carol lived in many places but spent most of her years in Pleasanton, Palacios and Kingsville. Carol resided at The Heights...

Homer Gutierrez

Homer Gutierrez

Dec 31, 2022

Homer D. Gutierrez, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 76. Homer was a kind loving father and grandfather and would do anything for his family. He loved to work on classic cars, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren; he also enjoyed working on his yard, and planting on his spare time. Homer...

Ethan Villarreal

Ethan Villarreal

Dec 27, 2022

The family will receive condolences on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 9:00 AM with a chapel service at 10:00 AM at Turcotte Piper Mortuary. An urn burial to follow at Chamberlain Cemetery.

Ralph Sparks

Ralph Sparks

Dec 26, 2022

Ralph Leon Sparks, of Kingsville, TX passed away December 26, 2022, at the age of 90. Ralph was born to Province and Ernestine Sparks on October 14, 1932, in Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy that same year and served 20 years as a commissary man at various...

Corando Benavides

Corando Benavides

Dec 24, 2022

Corando San Miguel "Benny" Benavides - dedicated husband, father of one, - passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2022, at the age of 83 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Corando was born to Domingo and Eloisa Benavides in Chapman Ranch, Texas. He started his Army career in 1956 and met his lifelong partner and love of...

Alicia Leal

Alicia Leal

Dec 13, 2022

Alicia G. Leal, lovingly known as Licha or Mama Alice peacefully went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

There are so many wonderful memories. Mom had a big heart for everyone. She loved to cook and bake for everyone. She touched the hearts of so many family and friends with...

Maria Villarreal

Maria Villarreal

Dec 8, 2022

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a rosary at 12:00 PM at Turcotte Piper Mortuary. Funeral mass will be at 1:00 PM at St. Martin Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Laverne Casper May

Laverne Casper May

Dec 4, 2022

Laverne Casper May was born on October 20, 1936, to Clarence Casper and Sophie Sullivan May in Vattman, Texas and died on December 4th, 2022, in Richmond, Texas. He was one of fourteen children and enjoyed being in the middle of a large and loving Catholic family. His mother called him “little Lavernie”, and his childhood was filled...

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