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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

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Susana Jimenez

Susana Jimenez

Aug 24, 2020

Susana G. Jimenez, age 89, passed away August 24, 2020 in Alice, Texas. She was born August 8, 1931 in Kingsville, Texas to Lorenzo and Leandra Jimenez.

Susana loved watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. She was a loving and giving person who loved playing bingo, Loteria, and scratch offs. She will be dearly missed.

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Vernon Hanson

Vernon Hanson

Aug 23, 2020

Vernon Lee Hanson, also known as “Vern” to his many friends, was born, to Virgil and Loris Hanson in their home at 1521 Searle Street in Des Moines, Iowa on January 26, 1941. This wondrous event occurred on the dining room table, thus began his extraordinary life. He had one sibling, a younger sister, Carol Hanson. Vernon lived the...

Betty Gibson

Betty Gibson

Aug 22, 2020

Betty Jean Gibson, 90, passed away on August 22, 2020 in Georgetown, Tx. She was born on January 15, 1930 in Stroud, Oklahoma to James William Murray and Luella Bell Mashburn Murray. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Bishop, Tx where she devoted her time worshipping and volunteering on several occasions. She worked...

Gonzalo Rosas

Gonzalo Rosas

Aug 21, 2020

Gonzalo Rosas, 92, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on August 21, 2020. He was born on July 24, 1928, in Driscoll, TX, born to Crespin and Teresa Rosas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 59 years, Alicia F. Rosas. He was also preceded in...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Aug 20, 2020

Maria Olga Gonzalez, 71, was called to her eternal resting place on August 20, 2020. She entered this world on August 1, 1949 in Kingsville, Texas, born to Soila Guajardo and Ignacio Guajardo, Sr. She enjoyed gambling and crafting and loved spending time with her family. Maria was known as a loving, caring, and giving person, and will be...

Jonathan Schonefeld

Jonathan Schonefeld

Aug 16, 2020

Jonathan Austin Schonefeld, 34, passed away on August 16, 2020, in Kingsville, Texas after a long illness. He was born on August 22, 1985, in Kingsville, Texas to Jay A. Schonefeld and Lisa Cannon Schonefeld. Jonathan graduated from H.M. King High School in 2003 and Texas A&M University Kingsville in 2013.

He is preceded in death by...

Dora Gaitan

Dora Gaitan

Aug 14, 2020

Dora Luz Gaitan, 78, passed away on August 14, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on January 8, 1942 in Bishop, Texas to Dominga and Antonio Jimenez Jr. Dora absolutely loved shopping at Walmart. She had a heart of gold and unconditional love for her family. When around her you could not help but to feel happy because...

Roberto Garcia

Roberto Garcia

Aug 13, 2020

Roberto "Bobby" Ramos Garcia, beloved husband, dedicated father, loving brother, fun uncle, and adored grandfather went home to perfection and paradise on August 13, 2020.

Bobby, 67, was born into this world by Antonio and Olivia Garcia on April 11, 1953.

Bobby, born in Kingsville, TX, was a proud graduate from H&M King High School....

Fortino G. Garcia, Sr.

Fortino G. Garcia, Sr.

Aug 8, 2020

Fortino G. Garcia, Sr., age 94, passed away August 8, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas.  He was born on August 17, 1925 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Juan and Petra Garcia.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tomasa Zepeda Garcia; several brothers; and sisters.

Fortino is survived by his children; Jacinto (Consuelo) Garcia,...

Gilbert Cantu

Gilbert Cantu

Aug 8, 2020

Gilbert M. Cantu, 67, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 8, 2020. He entered this world on November 30, 1952, in Kingsville, Tx to Mr. Jose Angel Cantu and Mrs. Sara Medrano Cantu. Gilbert was a retired Security Guard where he manned King Ranch Entrances all over South Texas. His favorite pass time...

Benita Montemayor

Benita Montemayor

Aug 6, 2020

Benita G. Montemayor, 59, beloved Mother, adored Bamaw and dearest friend was called to her eternal resting place on August 6, 2020. She entered this world on August 19, 1960 in Kingsville, Tx , born to Victor Benigno Gutierrez Sr. and Eudelia Davis Gutierrez. She is survived by her daughter Elvira Montemayor Shugart (Alex) from Sarita, Tx; son Benigno...

Dona Harris

Dona Harris

Aug 3, 2020

Dona Clayton Harris, 83, passed away August 3, 2020 with her family by her side in San Antonio, Texas. She was born November 30, 1936 to J.E. & Marie Clayton in Olney, Texas.  Dona attended Katy High School in Katy, Texas where she met Jack Harris, the love of her life.  They married June 10, 1955 and began their...

Roberto "Robert" Ochoa

Roberto "Robert" Ochoa

Aug 1, 2020

Roberto “Robert” Rangel Ochoa was called by our Lord on August 1, 2020. Robert Ochoa was born on the King Ranch in Kingsville on November 2, 1938, to Miguel Ruiz Ochoa and Hortensia Rangel Ochoa.

At the age of 4, the family moved to Corpus Christi where his parents enrolled him and his sister Emma, in a...

Samuel Diaz Iii

Samuel Diaz Iii

Jul 30, 2020

Samuel (Sammy) Diaz III, age 57, passed away on July 30, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born April 10, 1963 to Samuel Jr. and Esperanza Diaz. Samuel graduated from H.M. King High School in 1981. He was a devoted husband, dedicated and faithful brother and minister in the Christian faith. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid Dallas...

Dora Richter

Dora Richter

Jul 29, 2020

Dora Richter, 93, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 29, 2020. She entered this world on May 25, 1927 in Bishop, TX, born to Otto and Minnie Hoff.

Along with being an avid fisherman, her interests included quilting, sewing, baking, and reading. Her memory will live on in the recipes she taught...

Josie Hinojosa

Josie Hinojosa

Jul 29, 2020

Josie Hinojosa, 70, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on September 15, 1949 in Bishop, Texas to Luciano and Estefana Balboa.  Josie Hinojosa was a Vice President for many years in Chicago, Illinois for the Metropolitan banking institutions.  She enjoyed serving the Lord in various capacities at First Baptist Church of Kingsville, Texas. ...

Zaragoza Salinas, Jr.

Zaragoza Salinas, Jr.

Jul 28, 2020

Zaragoza Salinas Jr., known affectionally as “Shorty,” was an active member in his community.  Shorty was a loving father and husband. He devoted 38 beautiful years to his wife Delma Salinas, whom he loved very much.

He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Number 2623, where he once assisted in mentoring the Grand Knights...

Joe Dvorak

Joe Dvorak

Jul 27, 2020

Joe Dvorak began his career in Kingsville working for the Missouri Pacific Railroad.  He had the opportunity to transfer but chose to stay in Kingsville and worked for the Kingsville Laundry for most of his career.  He was very active in his community and in his children’s activities.  He served in the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department for many years. ...

Fred Bell

Fred Bell

Jul 27, 2020

A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Fred Marion Bell passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, with his wife, Julia, at his side.  He was 86 years old. On March 12, 1934 in Denver, Colorado, Fred was welcomed into this world by his dad, Fred...

Eleanor Mccusker

Eleanor Mccusker

Jul 23, 2020

Eleanor Rodriguez McCusker, 94, formerly of Kingsville, TX, passed away surrounded by family and friends at home in Taos, NM, on July 23, 2020, of natural causes.

Eleanor is survived by her daughters Maria Teresa Garcia (Kurt Winchester) and Carla Garcia Connolly (Jim Connolly); grandchildren Marisa Stofan (Tim Stofan), Alexandra Collignon (Oliver Collignon), Erin Connolly (Spencer Beecher)...