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Allen (Dutch) C. Shaw, 85, a resident Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, after a hard fight with Dementia. He was born on March 14, 1937, in Kenedy, Texas to the late Joe L. Shaw and Jarrell Church Kelley. He graduated from Robstown High School in 1954. Immediately after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, traveling to Sasebo, Japan. He served his country until 1957. Once home, he held several different jobs. In 1961, he met and married the one and only love of his life, Barbara J. Kelley Shaw. Together, they had three children. In 1967, he went to work for Champlain Petroleum, which later became Citgo Refinery. He was there until his retirement in 1997. He was...

Blanca H. Jaimes, 91, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away on December 15, 2022, in Bishop, Texas. She was born on August 19, 1931, in San Diego, Texas to Samuel and Antonia (Garza) Hinojosa. She was a retired teacher with Ricardo ISD and a graduate of Texas A & I University. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Armando C. Jaimes; one brother, Manuel M. Hinojosa; her in-laws, Eliseo and Paula Jaimes, Carlos and Aurora Jaimez, Lupe Jaimes, Jr., Sylvia (Nino) Villarreal, Abel Jaimes, Jesus Jaimes, and Dorothy Jaimes. Survivors include three daughters, Lucila, Lois, and Gisela; three sons, Lewis, Danny, and Don; three grandchildren,...

Nilda Saenz-Guerra Loera, 86, of Kingsville, Texas passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022, with the love of her life, her husband, by her side. She was born on April 6, 1936, in Kingsville, Texas to Manuel and Cecilia Guerra. She was a retired teacher with Kingsville ISD and Robstown ISD. She was very passionate about her chosen career and loved her students very much. She always enjoyed running into former students and hearing about how they were doing. She was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church. She was a former member of The Columbian Ladies, KTC- Retired Teachers of America, various prayer groups, and other social/civic organizations. She was preceded in death by her...

Corando "Cory" Garza Jr. went to be with our heavenly father on February 4, 2022, at the age of 49. He was a proud graduate of H.M. King High School and Texas A&I University. Cory was employed in the pharmaceutical sales industry and was a representative with Allegis Pharmaceuticals. He was a pillar of the community being actively involved in numerous organizations that included The Knights of Columbus Council 2623, Kingsville Education Foundation and Kingsville Athletic Booster Club. Cory was also a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Cory's profound passion for Education directed him to be elected to serve as a Board Trustee for the Kingsville Independent School District...

Sandra M. Salinas, 54, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away on June 7, 2021, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 24, 1966, in Corpus Christi, TX to Mr. & Mrs. Hermelando and Margarita Miranda. Sandra dedicated her life to her beloved family and friends. She loved planning or attending family and social gatherings, which meant the world to her. She served her community by working with children at Head Start and Mary Grett School. She was a faithful member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Sandra was known for her larger-than-life personality, beautiful infectious smile, and her laugh that could fill a room. She will be missed for the joy...

Kathleen Morris died May 19, 2021 in Kingsville at the age of 89. She was born in London, England on January 23, 1932, the daughter of Harry Sims and Kathleen Richardson. At age 9, Kathleen moved from London to York to escape the relentless bombing of London by German war planes. She immigrated to the United States in the early nineteen seventies and settled in Omaha, Nebraska, where she joined her three sisters who had immigrated earlier. After several years in Omaha, she moved to Arroyo City, Texas, where she became owner and operator of Kathy's Drive Inn. Her store was a major provider of supplies for fishers visiting the Arroyo, while also serving the city's needs for groceries and...

Kathleen Morris died May 19, 2021 in Kingsville at the age of 89. She was born in London, England on January 23, 1932, the daughter of Harry Sims and Kathleen Richardson. At age 9, Kathleen moved from London to York to escape the relentless bombing of London by German war planes. She immigrated to the United States in the early nineteen seventies and settled in Omaha, Nebraska, where she joined her three sisters who had immigrated earlier. After several years in Omaha, she moved to Arroyo City, Texas, where she became owner and operator of Kathy's Drive Inn. Her store was a major provider of supplies for fishers visiting the Arroyo, while also serving the city's needs for groceries and...

Francisco "Frank" Najera Jr., 86, of Kingsville, TX passed away on April 5, 2021 in Kingsville, TX. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Kingsville, TX to Francisco and Amelia Najera. Mr. Najera retired after 36 years of service with Central Power and Light. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2623 as well as a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Anna Maria Najera, and Diana Najera Villarreal; one son, Ruben Najera; and one sister, Natalia Riojas. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Rosa Ybarra Najera of Kingsville; one daughter, Sonia (David) Najera Newstead of Corpus...

Norma L. Garcia, 82, of Kingsville, TX passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 21, 2021. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Benavides, TX to Francisco Jr. and Josefina Lozano. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love, her caring heart, and her need to always bless us on our foreheads before traveling. She loved intimate family gatherings and vacationing. She is preceded in death by her son, Joel Tiburcio Garcia; one sister, Noelia L. Rodriguez; and one brother, Arnoldo "Billy" Lozano. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Deacon...

Norma L. Garcia, 82, of Kingsville, TX passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 21, 2021. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Benavides, TX to Francisco Jr. and Josefina Lozano. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love, her caring heart, and her need to always bless us on our foreheads before traveling. She loved intimate family gatherings and vacationing. She is preceded in death by her son, Joel Tiburcio Garcia; one sister, Noelia L. Rodriguez; and one brother, Arnoldo "Billy" Lozano. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Deacon...

Benito P. Barrera was peacefully called to eternal rest by our Lord on October 18, 2020. Benito was a loving and devoted husband, father, and cherished grandfather. He was a teacher and principal who always had a kind word for everyone he met. Benito was born in Alice, Texas on October 14, 1928 to Zaragoza and Adelaida P. Barrera who preceded him in death, as did his wife, Adela and sister, Idolina Rodriguez. Benito was raised in Kingsville, Texas where he met and fell in love with Adelita as she walked by his home on Henrietta Street. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he graduated from A&I University with a bachelor's degree in business and...

Elizabeth Solis Nelson has died in Corpus Christi, TX, on February 9, 2020, at age 90. Born Elizabeth Solis on April 14, 1929, to Ernesto Solis and Otila Garcia Solis in Kingsville, TX. Elizabeth graduated and received her BA and MA degrees in Education from Texas College of Arts and Industries (today, TAMU-K), where she, also, studied French a few years later. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney H. "Rod" Nelson, her mother, father, siblings: Eva Solis, Felix Solis, Ernesto G. Solis Jr., Maria Consuelo Solis, David Solis, Enrique G. Solis, Joey Solis, Grandparents and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. She is survived by siblings: Norberto G. Solis of...