Obituaries

Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

Recent Obituaries

Graciela Rodriguez

Graciela Rodriguez

Mar 13, 2020

Graciela Q. Rodriguez, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1941 in Kingsville, Texas to Alberto and Sofia P. Quintanilla. She married Fernando Rodriguez on March 16, 1968 in Kingsville, Texas and went on to raise two daughters. She worked in retail for 28 years, and banking...

Peggy Westbrook

Peggy Westbrook

Mar 13, 2020

Peggy Jo (Wright) Westbrook went peacefully to her Lord and Savior in the wee hours of Thursday March 13, 2020. Peggy was born to Edwin and Willie Wright on July 5, 1931 in Luling Texas. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband of 50+ years, Richard L. Westbrook, Jr, her sister and brother-in-law, Clarence and Shirley...

Robert Kimbrel

Robert Kimbrel

Mar 12, 2020

Robert Denny Kimbrel, 50, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas.  He was born on November 22, 1969 in Burlington, Iowa to Andrew and Peggy Kimbrel.

He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew; brother, Keith Kimbrel; and daughter, Elizabeth Anzaldua.

He is survived by his wife, Elva Kimbrel; mother, Peggy...

Carolyn Foster

Carolyn Foster

Mar 11, 2020

Carolyn J. Foster, 81, passed away on March 11, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1938 in Ganado, Texas to Ernest Kunkel and Ella Steinke Kunkel. She worked for Texas A&I University as an Administrator for housing.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Foster, two sons, Ronald Haese and Michael...

Peggy Rose

Peggy Rose

Mar 9, 2020

Peggy Lynn Rose, 62, passed away on March 9, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on March 2, 1958 in Kingsville, Texas to Emilene Irene Jesse and Robert Leslie Rose. She was a longtime resident of Kingsville, Texas and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by both her...

Bob "Pop" Longone

Bob "Pop" Longone

Mar 8, 2020

Bob “Pop” Longone, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2020.

Pop is proceeded in death by his father, Cecil Longone, his late wife Peggy Longone, and his son Donald Longone.

Pop is survived by his son Robert (Donna) Longone; his daughter Penny (Santos) Acevedo; 9 grandchildren, Jamie (Crystal), Shelly, Brandi (Abel), Kim, Misti (Paul),...

Victor Vera Jr.

Victor Vera Jr.

Mar 7, 2020

Victor Vera Jr., beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 7, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born in what was once known as the community of VeraCruz, Texas to Victor Vera Sr. & Maria Rios Vera of Rios, TX on April 24, 1936.

Victor Vera, Jr....

Harvey Mccoy

Harvey Mccoy

Mar 7, 2020

Harvey McCoy of San Antonio, formerly of Bishop, Texas, departed this life on March 7, 2020 at the age of 94 years and one month in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born and raised in Bishop, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Zula McCoy, brothers, Elmer McCoy, Jr. and J.W....

Roberto Ramos

Roberto Ramos

Mar 4, 2020

Our beloved Roberto Ramos, went to be with our Lord, He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on March 4, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born in Kingsville, Texas on October 31, 1934 to Victor and Idolina Ramos.

It was in Kingsville where he met the Love of his...

Damien Garza

Damien Garza

Feb 29, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Damien. Damien Gabriel Garza was born on July 20, 1992 and passed away on February 29, 2020 peacefully in his home after a long battle with an illness from birth. He was born in Kingsville, Texas, to Jesus Garza and Jennifer Lara, and raised by Alicia...

Clara Rubin

Clara Rubin

Feb 28, 2020

Clara Rubin, age 89, passed away February 28, 2020, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  She was born on October 11, 1930 in Kingsville, Texas to Alfred and Marie Ploug.  Clara spent most of her years in Kingsville.  She married E. E. Moore and raised two children together until he preceded her in death.

Clara was a long- time...

James Lawson

James Lawson

Feb 27, 2020

James Robert (Bobby) Lawson, Kingsville, TX - Bobby Lawson passed peacefully at home the evening of February 27, 2020 at the age of 79.  He was born March 4, 1940 in Poteet, TX to Raleigh and Opal (Burris) Lawson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, his youngest son Rodney, and only daughter Cheri.  Bobby...

Harvey Smith Jr.

Harvey Smith Jr.

Feb 22, 2020

LTC (Ret) Harvey Aaron Smith Jr., 87, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away February 22, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. Harvey was born in Emmet, Arkansas to Harvey Aaron Smith Sr. and Annie O. Willett Smith on May 4, 1932.

After graduating Little Rock High School in Arkansas, Harvey joined the U.S. Navy for a brief time. He then...

Joe Canales

Joe Canales

Feb 21, 2020

Mr. Joe Luis Canales entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Joe was born to parents Luis and Paula Canales on May 4,1942 in Kingsville, Texas. He grew up as the eldest of four and Graduated from H.M. King High School. He was a resident of San Antonio, TX, and formerly from...

Linda Sahr

Linda Sahr

Feb 20, 2020

Linda C. Sahr, age 72, passed away on February 20, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on June 27, 1947 in Edgerton, WI to Rollin and Luella Anderson Clark.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rollin and Luella Clark.

Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Sahr; two sons,...

Israel Vela

Israel Vela

Feb 20, 2020

Israel P. Vela, 84, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020 in Kingsville, Texas 78363. He was born on June 11,1935 in Kingsville, Texas to Jose Vela Sr. and Maria Perez Vela.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lina M. Vela, his parents Jose Vela, Sr. and Maria P. Vela;...

Kenneth (Ken) Gibson

Kenneth (Ken) Gibson

Feb 18, 2020

Kenneth Milton Gibson (Ken), 93, from Kingsville Texas passed away February 18, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ken was born in Augusta, KS to Leo and Stella Gibson on September 15, 1926.

He graduated High School in McLean, TX in 1944. He joined the US Air Force from 1947-1952 He later went on to earn a bachelor’s...

Elizabeth Ray

Elizabeth Ray

Feb 17, 2020

Elizabeth Crocker Ray, 97, an angel on earth, joined her Heavenly Father Feb. 17th in Pearland, TX.

Elizabeth was born Dec. 31, 1922 in Abbott, TX to Johnnie Mae and Alvin Crocker.  She worked for the Kingsville School District and lived a life of service.  As a civic minded person she immersed herself in volunteerism by helping...

Charles Wissinger

Charles Wissinger

Feb 15, 2020

Charles Edward (Chuck) Wissinger, aged 74, of Kingsville, Tx passed away on February 15th, 2020 in the dignity and comfort of his home in Kingsville.

Chuck was born in Windber, Pennsylvania to Harvey Clifford Wissinger and Helen Clara McConnell on July 23, 1945. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the Indiana University of...

Tracey Munoz

Tracey Munoz

Feb 15, 2020

Tracey Renee Munoz, 29, was called to be with the Lord on February 15, 2020. She was surrounded by her family. Tracey was born on October 2, 1990 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was an avid Texans fan and everyone around her knew.  She may have been rough around the edges, but she had a heart of gold.  We...