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Dr. Alberto Olivares, Ph.D.

Dr. Alberto Olivares, Ph.D.

Sep 29, 2021

Dr. Alberto Manuel Olivares, 79, passed from this life onto eternal rest on September 29, 2021. Beto was a retired Professor of Chemistry, former Director, Office of Research, and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Texas A & M -Kingsville from 1981 to 2008. He served the university and its students for 37 years, 27 of those...

Romana Charles

Romana Charles

Sep 25, 2021

Romana Vera Charles, 87, of Kingsville Tx, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend was called to Heaven on September 25, 2021 in her loving home and surrounded by her sons and daughters as her journey to heaven began. During her long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, she continued to instill precious life values to her loved ones.

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Gloria Calderon

Gloria Calderon

Sep 24, 2021

Picture it!

January 15, 1948, Kingsville, Texas – A little baby girl was born two months early to Julian Arias Guerra and Angelita Montalvo Guerra. She was so small by comparison that she could fit in a shoebox and had to wear baby doll clothes because they were all that could fit her tiny body. In spite...

Barbara Anne May

Barbara Anne May

Sep 23, 2021

Barbara Anne (Ficklin) May was born September 15, 1937, in Houston, Texas to Bertha and Terry Ficklin.  She passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, in her home.  She was the youngest of three children.  She grew up in Kingsville, Texas and graduated from King High where she was a cheerleader and on the debate team.  She met her...

Sibyl Deacon

Sibyl Deacon

Sep 22, 2021

Sibyl Lavinia Deacon passed away September 22, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born July 6, 1938, to Francis and Margaret Caster in New Rochelle, New York. She was raised and attended grade school in Larchmont, New York, and junior and senior high school in Mamaroneck, New York. Her family attended Salem Baptist Church in New Rochelle,...

Doris Faye Wright

Doris Faye Wright

Sep 21, 2021

Our beloved Doris Faye Wright passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the tender age of 75. Doris was born August 14, 1946, in Alice, Texas to Clarence and Evelyn Dubose, and graduated from Alice High School in 1964. In 1963, she had her arm twisted to go on a double date with her sister when her...

Ofelia Garza

Ofelia Garza

Sep 15, 2021

Ofelia Gonzalez Garza, 96, of Kingsville, Texas passed away in Corpus Christi on September 15, 2021. She was born in Kingsville on November 28, 1924 to Arnulfo and Maria Cantu Gonzalez.

She obtained a BS in Education degree at Texas A&I University while raising a family and working full-time as a secretary at Gillett Junior High. She...

Barbara Allen

Barbara Allen

Sep 15, 2021

Barbara Ann (Sumner) Allen of Kingsville, Texas entered her heavenly home on September 15, 2021, sur-rounded by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Shermie, and her son Troy.

Barbara was born on May 17, 1945 in Beeville, Texas. She was the only child of Johnie and Ann Sumner. Johnie worked in the oil field, so...

James Reisner

James Reisner

Sep 14, 2021

Jim Reisner died in Plano, Texas on September 14, 2021. He was born in Falfurrias on his Dad’s birthday, March 12, 1953. Jim grew up near Kingsville, attending Ricardo School through 8th grade and then Presbyterian Pan American School for High School. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1972 and from the University of Texas Law School in 1975.

After being...

Adriana "Audrey" Herrera

Adriana "Audrey" Herrera

Sep 13, 2021

Adriana (Audrey) Herrera, age 45, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021. Audrey was born June 15, 1976, in Kingsville, TX.  She worked for NAS Kingsville for 13 years; then pursued a career as a Program Assistant for Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy Texas A&M University. Audrey was happily married to Arturo Herrera who...

Oneal Towery

Oneal Towery

Sep 9, 2021

Oneal Towery passed away peacefully at his home in Bishop, TX, surrounded by his immediate family, on September 9, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Grace, his son, James (Jere) and daughter Pam Johnson. Oneal had 5 grandchildren – Michele Walkowski (Bill), Melissa Duis (Adam), Brandon Towery (Carolyn), Clayton Johnson, and Jenny Johnson. ...

Adrian Ariel Arredondo

Adrian Ariel Arredondo

Sep 8, 2021

Adrian Ariel Arredondo passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on September 8, 2021, at the age of 42.  He was born on September 8, 1979, to Abelino and Melecia Arredondo.  Adrian was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and a mentor to many. He was truly one of a kind...

Maria Tejeda

Maria Tejeda

Sep 7, 2021

Maria Tejeda, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born in Mathis, Texas on January 13, 1943. She married the love of her life, Rosendo Tejeda in 1964. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Maria also enjoyed playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by both her parents; siblings,...

Ibrey Nunez

Ibrey Nunez

Sep 6, 2021

Ibrey Nunez, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 61.  He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.  Ibrey was a local business owner of Ibrey & Sons Air Conditioning, a member of American Legion, Elks Lodge #1926, and Legion Riders Chapter 99.  He will be deeply missed by...

Enrique Garza

Enrique Garza

Sep 3, 2021

On Friday, September 3, 2021, Enrique V. Garza (El Machin) 65, lost his long fight with cancer. He was born on November 24, 1955 to Gilberto and Eugenia Garza, in Raymondville, Texas.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Gilberto and Eugenia Garza, his sister, Evila Diaz and his brother Baldemar Garza.

Rick is...

Reynaldo Garcia

Reynaldo Garcia

Sep 2, 2021

Reynaldo V Garcia passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of 94.  He was born in Ricardo Texas on December 12, 1926, to Hilario Garcia and Antonia Villanueva. Reynaldo was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle. He will be dearly missed. He served his country in the US Army, followed by a 30-year career...

Jessie Leos, Sr.

Jessie Leos, Sr.

Sep 2, 2021

Jessie Leos, Sr., passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of 67. He was born in Kingsville, Texas on November 30, 1953 to Julian Leos, Sr. and Dalia S. Leos. Jessie was the proud owner of Leos Plastering Company.

He is preceded in death by both his parents; sisters, Mary Lou L. Cantu, Janie L....

Drew Journey

Drew Journey

Sep 1, 2021

Our beautiful son, Drew Anthony Journey, 31 years old, passed on September 1 2021 in Kingsville.

He was born in Lubbock Texas on April 24,1990. Drew was survived by his proud and loving parents Michael and Patti Journey, His Grandfather JL (Irma) Rush, Aunts and Uncles, Richard Journey(Stella), Rebecca Rush(Wayne), Jenifer Taylor (Ron), Teresa Philips ( Doug),...

Ruben Peña

Ruben Peña

Sep 1, 2021

Ruben Peña was called home on September 1, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born in Kingsville, Texas on April 1, 1948 to Benjamin and Inez Peña. Ruben was employed with the King Ranch for a few years. He lived in White Settlement, Texas for his adult life where he raised his children and was a welder...

Melinda De La Rosa

Melinda De La Rosa

Aug 31, 2021

Melinda De La Rosa passed away on August 31, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born in Bishop, Texas on April 10, 1960, to Ramon and Hortencia Ortega. Melinda was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a devoted employee for Armark at Bishop CISD for 20 years, where she worked along side many...

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