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Kingsville, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kingsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Homero Martinez, Jr.

Homero Martinez, Jr.

Nov 25, 2015

Homero "J.R." Martinez, Jr., age 35, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born November 3, 1980 in Kingsville to Homero G. Martinez and Emma G. Martinez. J.R. was a former Bartender. He excelled in several sports especially in tennis, where he obtained a scholarship to attend Temple Junior College...

Angela Bricker

Angela Bricker

Nov 22, 2015

Maria De Los Angeles "Angie/Angela" Rodriguez Bricker went into the arms of the Lord on November 22, 2015 at the age of 52. Angela fought a courageous battle with stomach cancer. She was born on July 25, 1963 in Kingsville, Texas. She graduated from H.M. King High School in 1981 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics at...

Roderick Chaloupka

Roderick Chaloupka

Nov 19, 2015

Roderick John Chaloupka passed from this life peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on November 19, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1933 to Charles John and Isabel (Gassman) Chaloupka in Dubuque, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Wayne Chaloupka; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Chaloupka; and his beloved dog, Cricket. He is...

Jacob Pankratz

Jacob Pankratz

Nov 19, 2015

Jacob David Pankratz, age 44, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born August 20, 1971 in Florence, Colorado to Edwin Pankratz and Joyce Kendall Pankratz. Jacob was a graduate of Riviera High School and was employed for Mireles Paint and Body, Kingsville. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Martha Gonzalez

Martha Gonzalez

Nov 19, 2015

Martha (Paloma) Gonzalez, 64, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 with her children around her and Jesus waiting to take her into his loving arms. She will be remembered for her constant belief in God's word, chasing down her dreams, being a great mother to her children, her quick wit, and never being afraid to speak her mind. Daughter...

Irasema Mayorga

Irasema Mayorga

Nov 14, 2015

Irasema "Edie" Rios Mayorga was called home on November 14, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family who never left her side. She was 52. Edie was born to Frank and Fita Rios on August 8, 1963. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsville, Texas and loved her community and her Brahma family. In 1985, she met Juan...

Ofilia Alvarez

Ofilia Alvarez

Nov 12, 2015

Ofilia Alvarez age 53, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2015. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, and friend to all. Ofilia had been employed at the Navy Exchange in Kingsville as the Branch Exchange manager for the past 31 years. She was a member of the Emmanuel Christian Church where she held the position...

Jim Mills

Jim Mills

Nov 9, 2015

Jim Ira Mills, 89, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at home, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Wanda Pritchett Mills. He is survived by his daughter Laura Mills Harrison (John) and his son Jim Ira Mills, Jr.; five grandchildren, Heather Harrison Hall (Jason), Lauren Harrison, Katherine Harrison, Jim Ira (Trey)...

Wanda Holmes

Wanda Holmes

Nov 7, 2015

Wanda F. Holmes, age 80, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born September 13, 1935 in Three Rivers, Texas to Alvin A. Wallace and Addie B. Talk Wallace. Mrs. Holmes was employed at King's Inn Restaurant as a cook. She also operated Wanda's Daycare Center, Kingsville. She was...

Francisco Devera, Jr.

Francisco Devera, Jr.

Nov 4, 2015

Francisco Q. Devera Jr., age 80, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Houston, Texas. He was born June 26, 1935 in San Fabian, Pangasinan, Philippines to Francisco de Vera Sr. and Rosita Quinto de Vera. Mr. Devera served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and retired in 1971. Afterwards he obtained his...

Roy Cox

Roy Cox

Oct 22, 2015

Roy Dennis Cox, age 69, a resident of Kingsville, Texas and a former resident of Ohio passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born May 1, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas to Jack Cox and Lona Ola Bowery Cox. Mr. Cox was employed as a heating and cooling technician until his retirement. He was a member of...

Idolina Guerra

Idolina Guerra

Oct 21, 2015

Idolina C. Guerra, age 92, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1923 in Palito Blanco, Texas to Manuel Cadena and Guadalupe Garcia Cadena. Mrs. Guerra was employed as a cook for Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg until her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady of...

Deloy Pollard

Deloy Pollard

Oct 18, 2015

Deloy Pollard, age 76, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Kingsville. He was born August 11, 1939 in Atlis, Oklahoma to Fred Pollard and Frances Audrey Reed Pollard. He was raised in Beeville, Texas and served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Pollard later moved to Corpus Christi, Texas and worked at the...

Rosemary Newton

Rosemary Newton

Oct 15, 2015

Rosemary "Rose" Kerns Newton, age 65, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born August 2, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Marion William Kerns and Isabel Recio Kerns. Mrs. Newton, a florist, was the owner of "Roses By Rose" for many years until her retirement. "Rosemary was very dedicated...

Dickie Yaklin

Dickie Yaklin

Oct 14, 2015

Richard "Dickie" Aloysius Yaklin Jr., age 66, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born January 21, 1949 in Alice, Texas to Richard A. Yaklin Sr. and Kathryn "Pat" Miller Yaklin. Richard was employed 36 years for DCP Midstream as a pipeline supervisor until his retirement. He was a...

Claudia Harrel

Claudia Harrel

Oct 12, 2015

Claudia von Blucher Harrel passed away peacefully on October 12th with family at her side. Claudia was born on September 5, 1925 in Austin, Texas to Carl Felix Kill-Mar von Blucher and Claudia Caldwell von Blucher. She graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in home economics and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority....

Sixto Alvarez

Sixto Alvarez

Oct 7, 2015

Sixto Reyes Alvarez, age 87, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was born February 16, 1928 in Edinburg, Texas to Alejandro and Aniceta (Reyes) Alvarez. He served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. Upon retiring, he obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Texas A&I University,...

Deborah Poland

Deborah Poland

Sep 30, 2015

Deborah "Debbie" Lee Poland, age 51, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in Kingsville. She was born February 11, 1964 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Jesse McFarland Sr. and Mary Ann Dear McFarland. Mrs. Poland was employed as an accountant for the State Bank of Kingsville and afterwards for the King Ranch, Inc. Debbie...

Jayden Gaines

Jayden Gaines

Sep 21, 2015

Baby Boy Jayden Isaiah Gaines, 22 days old, died on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 31, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Gina Gaines; grandmother, Sherry Flores; and grandfather Charles Gaines; three aunts: Jennifer Flores, Megan Flores and Shelby Gaines. Visitation will take place from 8:30...

Janna Wooten

Janna Wooten

Sep 18, 2015

Janna Marie Wooten, age 34, a resident of Universal City, Texas went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 18, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 9, 1981. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John E. Wooten, Sr., Walter Boyer, Ruth Boyer and her father, John E. Wooten,...