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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Charles Kalinec

Charles Kalinec

Jan 10, 2016

Charles John Kalinec, age 83, a resident of Kingsville, Texas went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was surrounded by his beloved family. Charles was born October 8, 1932 in Alice, Texas to Joe F. Kalinec Sr. and Frances Hlavac Kalinec. He graduated from William Adams High School in Alice, Texas in 1950. Later...

Janan Sahtout

Janan Sahtout

Jan 7, 2016

Janan Nova Sahtout, age 56, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Kingsville. She was born December 9, 1959 in Austin, Texas to Mahmoud "Mike" Sahtout and Nova Miears Sahtout. Janan was a 1978 graduate of H.M. King High School. She received her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University - Kingsville....

Emma Martinez

Emma Martinez

Jan 7, 2016

Emma W. Martinez, age 92, of Kingsville, Texas went to be with our Lord on Thursday January 7, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Martinez, a longtime resident of Kingsville, Texas was born in Falfurrias, Texas to Lola Williams on August 8, 1923. She worked as the Director of Credit for a local furniture company for more than 30...

Maria Cabrera

Maria Cabrera

Jan 7, 2016

Maria del Rosario Cabrera age 77 went to be with our Lord on January 7, 2015. She was born September 6, 1939 to Esequiel and Emma Cabrera. She is survived by her brothers and sisters Rene (Grace) Cabrera, Enedina (Leo) Ramos, Emita (R.J.) Garcia, Olinda (Manuel) Salazar. Her sons, Danny and LeRoy Cabrera. Her only grandson Cameron (Jessica) Cabrera...

Roberto Montiel, Jr

Roberto Montiel, Jr

Jan 6, 2016

Roberto Montiel Jr., age 67, went to be with our Lord on January 6, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His memories will be cherished forever. Roberto is preceded in death by his parents Ofelia Tijerina and Roberto Montiel Sr. and one son Jose Rene Montiel. He is survived by his beloved wife of...

James Williams

James Williams

Jan 3, 2016

James Douglas Williams, a resident of Pleasanton, Texas and former resident of Quitman and Kingsville, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas after battling cancer. Doug was born May 6, 1942 in Kingsville to Joshua and Gladis Williams. Doug served in the Army in Germany. He was a member of the Masons for many...

Lester Mayberry, Jr.

Lester Mayberry, Jr.

Jan 2, 2016

Lester L. Mayberry Jr., 70, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born Aug. 30, 1945, in Kingsville. He attended H.M. King High School before entering the U.S. Air Force. He served with the Air Commandos while stationed in Laos during the Vietnam War. He spent the majority of...

Baldemar Villarreal

Baldemar Villarreal

Dec 29, 2015

Baldemar "Balde" Villarreal, age 72, a resident of Cypress, Texas and a former longtime resident of Riviera, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Tomball, Texas. He was born May 21, 1943 in Sarita, Texas to Victor Villarreal and Hilaria Morales Villarreal. He was employed by Texas Instruments, Houston, Texas until his retirement. He was a member of...

Fred Sellers

Fred Sellers

Dec 26, 2015

Fred C. Sellers, age 81, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born June 1, 1934 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Theodore and Pearl Sellers. Mr. Sellers was a 22 year retiree from U.S. Air Force and 20 year retiree from law enforcement. He was a member of St. Gertrude's Catholic...

Cleo Kraatz

Cleo Kraatz

Dec 23, 2015

Cleo Raab Kraatz, 93, of Fredericksburg, Texas and a former longtime resident of Riviera, Texas died Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Mrs. Kraatz was born March 24, 1922 in Alice, Texas. She was the daughter of Herman Raab and Margaret Hirsch Raab. She was married to Alvie Kraatz Sr. who preceded her in death. Survivors, include a son and daughter-in-law,...

Harold Frenzel

Harold Frenzel

Dec 21, 2015

Harold R. "Saint" Frenzel, age 89 went to be with our Lord on December 21, 2015. He was born March 26, 1926 in Bellville, Texas to Adolph A. Frenzel and Clara Vogolphol. He served the United States Navy during World War II. In time past he loved to fly the Cessna plane, and he enjoyed raising his cattle and...

Louis Cabrera

Louis Cabrera

Dec 19, 2015

Louis G. Cabrera, 88, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 17, 1927 in Kleberg County, Texas to Enemencio Cabrera and Francisca Garza Cabrera. Mr. Cabrera was employed for the Kingsville Sears Store for 14 years and later at Texas A&I University for 14 years. He was a...

Velma Foster

Velma Foster

Dec 18, 2015

Velma Irene Foster, age 101, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 in Kingsville. She was born October 14, 1914 in Braman, Oklahoma to A.L. Miller and Ethel Hoffman Miller. Mrs. Foster was a 1936 graduate of Texas A&I College. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Foster was also...

Louise Kampfhenkel

Louise Kampfhenkel

Dec 15, 2015

Louise Kampfhenkel (90) was born to Hiram A. Koontz and Permelia Houston Koontz in Riverside, California on May 22, 1925. Her earthly journey ended in Katy, Texas on December 15, 2015. Louise spent much of her youth in Arkansas, but returned to California during World War II where she worked as a welder in the ships yards in Los...

Evelyn Williams

Evelyn Williams

Dec 9, 2015

Evelyn Louise Williams, age 86, a resident of Riviera, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December, 9, 2015 in Riviera, Texas. She was born on January 17, 1929 in Seadrift, Texas to Gilbert and Naomi Dierlam. Mrs. Williams held a plethora of occupations including loving Wife, Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, chicken rancher, cashier, caregiver, and most...

John Womack, Sr.

John Womack, Sr.

Dec 8, 2015

John Ramsey Womack Sr. passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his home in Kingsville. He died peacefully, having just received Holy Communion and a back scratch from his wife, Jean Marie. At 88 years old, he will be remembered for his dedication to faith and family and for his sharp wit. Friends affectionately called him "JR" or "Jackie,"...

Sue Miller

Sue Miller

Dec 4, 2015

Sue Johnston Miller, an active member of the Kingsville-Kleberg County community completed her last big event here on earth, on Friday morning December 4, 2015, surrounded by her family. Sue was born on May 9, 1941 in Borger, Texas to Ace and Edna Johnston. In 1953, her family moved from the dry Texas Pan-handle to the bayou country of...

Ethel Marshall

Ethel Marshall

Dec 3, 2015

Ethel Lois Marshall, age 93, a resident of Kingsville, Texas and a former resident of the Rio Grande Valley, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1922 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Alex Boyd Herrington and Hilda E. Elliott Herrington. Mrs. Marshall was a sales clerk for Sears Roebuck Company in Harlingen...

Kenneth Harlen

Kenneth Harlen

Dec 3, 2015

Kenneth Spencer Harlan, 89 years old, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home in Bishop. He was born November 1, 1926, to Joseph Sankie Harlan and Lottie Belle Mayo Harlan. He lived on the family farm in Driscoll until moving to Bishop in 1968 with his wife and children. Kenneth attended school in Driscoll and Bishop, then...

Randy Austin

Randy Austin

Dec 1, 2015

Randy Austin Bishop, TX William 'Randy' Randall Austin, age 65, went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2015; he was surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on November 21, 1950, in Kingsville, Texas, to George R. Austin and Katie Osburn. Randy was a hard worker all his life in the oilfield industry. He traveled all...