Aug 31, 2019

Josefina G. Gonzalez, 75, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2019. She was born on June 29, 1944 in Kingsville, Texas to parents Crecencio and Aurora Garcia.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Crecencio and Aurora Garcia; sisters, Anita Garcia and Consuela Bean.

Josefina is survived by her husband, Ricardo...

Aug 29, 2019

Claude Winston “Sonny” Lumley was born in Scott, Georgia on September 7th, 1932. Sonny joined the United States Army in April 1953 and began traveling the world. He served in Vietnam in addition to tours in Japan, Germany, Italy and various assignments in the continental United States. He retired from the Army in 1973 as a Master...

Aug 25, 2019

Charles Randall Williams, Sr left his earthly home on August 25, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born to Georgia Smith Williams on September 10, 1945 in Newnan, Georgia. In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he was trained as a radar mechanic. Following his honorable discharge from service, he worked as a Texas...

Aug 22, 2019

Alfredo Garcia Jr., age 41, went to be with our Lord on August 22, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on June 25, 1978 in Carrizo Springs, Texas to Alfredo Garcia Sr. and Yolanda Marquez. Alfredo began working at the age of 17 in the oil field and worked his way up to become a driller supervisor. He...

Aug 18, 2019

Billie Hackney Erwin, a long-time resident of Bishop, Texas, passed away in Beeville, Texas, at the age of 90 on August 18, 2019, from complications related to Alzheimer's.  Born on September 24, 1928, to William Hackney and Jessye Derryberry in Port Arthur, Texas, she had one older sister, Aline Patin, and one younger sister, Mary Lou Reed.  She married...

Aug 18, 2019

Richard Neal Matthews Jr passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Riviera, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 26, 1951 in Austin, Texas to Carolyn Kepler Matthews and Richard Neal Matthews Sr. Richard enjoyed a long and successful career in medical sales. He also enjoyed hunting,...

Aug 13, 2019

Francisca Ruiz Suarez, age 82, of Riviera, Texas earned her wings on August 13, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1936 in Riviera, Texas to Francisco Ruiz and Tomasita Z. Ruiz.

Francisca’s number one passion of course was to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed listening to her Christian stations on...

Aug 7, 2019

Octaviana “Tana” L. Torres passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on May 30, 1934 in Falfurrias, Texas to Petra Sauceda and Manuel Longoria. Throughout her life she was active in many activities: Columbian Ladies, Red Hat Ladies, St. Martin’s Altar Society, Mr. & Mrs. Social Club and El Dorado club. She also...

Aug 1, 2019

Jacinto Jimenez, 77, passed away on August 1, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on November 8, 1941 in San Diego, Texas to Pedro and Rosa Jimenez.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; son, Jacinto Jimenez Jr.; brothers, Luis Longoria and Pete Jimenez; sisters, Evangelina Hinojosa and Viola Couling.

Jacinto is...

Aug 1, 2019

Amos Lorian Demps was born on August 12, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida and passed away on August 1, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 94. The Demps family in Jacksonville, Florida were pioneer residents and homesteaders with a street, Demps Lane , named after the family.

Amos began his memorable journey serving the United...

Jul 30, 2019

Homer Arlas Burris, 81, a lifelong resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on July 30, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1937 in Kingsville, Texas to Alton and Rose Marie Burris. He was a veteran of the Marine Corp and had retired from Celanese.

He is preceded in death by both his parents, brother, Bobby Burris,...

Jul 27, 2019

James Warren Traynham, age 87, passed from this earth on July 27, 2019. He was born in Gardendale, Texas on November 27th, 1931 to Warren Traynham and Ester-Gazaway Traynham. James proudly gave many years of his life in service to his country.  He served active combat in How Company, part of the 3rdBattalion of the 1st Marine division (H/3/1)...

Jul 26, 2019

Leroy King, age 88, passed away on July 26, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on October 10, 1930 in Kingsville, Texas to Willie King and Ethel Chase.

He is survived by his children; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August...

Jul 22, 2019

Ura Mae Howe was born November 13, 1926 in Sinton, TX and passed away July 22, 2019 in Kingsville, TX. Her childhood was spent in the Texas Hill Country along the banks of the Colorado River. She moved with her family to Kingsville when her father went to work at Pan American School. Ura Mae studied nursing at Spohn...

Jul 18, 2019

Abraham C. Flores III, 79, went to be with our Lord and entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at home, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born on February 10, 1940, in Kingsville, Texas, to Abraham C. Flores Jr. and Amada Cavazos Flores. Abraham proudly served in the Army National Guard for 38 years. He was...

Jul 12, 2019

Julie Smith Evans passed away at her home on July 12, 2019 at the age of 83 surrounded by her family. She was born in Awendaw, South Carolina on September 26, 1935 to James & Amanda (Green) Smith.  Julie was a military spouse for over 22 years living in Europe, Asia, and several states. She was also a pre-K...

Jul 4, 2019

Charles W. “Chuck” Shipley, age 78, passed away July 4, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1941 in Bartholomew County, Indiana to Walter and Helen Shipley.

Chuck Shipley was a United States Veteran. He returned to Indiana, Indianapolis where he worked as a fireman for 20 years. He joined the Masonic order in Indianapolis....

Jul 3, 2019

Maria Teresa Garcia, age 86, passed away July 3, 2019 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Kingsville, Texas to Gerardo Guajardo and Julia Salinas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerardo and Julia Guajardo; first husband, Edmundo Noriega; step-father, Maximiliano Garcia; brothers, Beto Garcia, Jose Maria Garcia, and Servando Domingo...

Jul 2, 2019

Mark David Mainer, age 53, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born November 8,1965 in Kingsville, Texas to Melvin H. Mainer and Albertine Allen Mainer.  He was a long-time member of Retama Park Baptist Church along with First Baptist Church, Dallas icampus when he became...

Jun 29, 2019

Margaret Alonzo Macareno, 71, was called to the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from her home with her beloved husband, children and grandchildren at her bedside.

"Margie" was a long time Kingsville resident who enjoyed cooking, playing loteria, bingo and watching college softball. Her favorite pastime was cheering on the Brahma and Javelina athletic teams and...