Kingsville Record & Bishop News

Kenneth Noble Suggs, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Alice, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1948, to James L. Suggs and Ellen Shafer Suggs in Bishop, Texas. Noble was a lifelong resident of Bishop where he graduated High School. He proudly served in the United States Army. He married his loving wife, Karen in 1971 and had three children. He worked for Celanese Chemical Plant as an Operator for 30 years. Noble coached baseball and soccer, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bishop. He also had the honor of serving as the City of Bishop Mayor and Municipal Court Judge. Noble enjoyed spending time at the lake house at Lagarto Creek and "The Ranchito"...

David Bruce Harrison, age 72, of Lenoir City, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. David was born November 4, 1948. He lived in the Kingsville (Sarita, Riviera, and Bishop) area for fifty years before relocating to East Tennessee. He worked for the King Ranch, the KPD, and Virginia Chemicals before retiring from Celanese. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Lynn, his two sons, Mark Christopher of Chattanooga, TN and Michael Paul of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. His daughters Lisa Blea and Leslie K Locker both live in Texas, and his daughters Sara Lee Wilkins and Elizabeth L Harmon both live in Lenoir City, TN. David "Pop" Harrison will be missed by so many including 16 grandchildren...

Stephen Scott Gafford, of Alice, Texas, passed away at the age of 62. He was born on March 20, 1959 to Robert Howard Gafford and Melba Wilcox Gafford. He was raised in Kingsville, Texas where he spent many years working in the oil and gas industry and on the family ranch. Stephen was a unique man, full of character and surprises. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering on his computer, and connecting with people. Preceding Stephen in death were his father, Robert Howard Gafford; his grandparents, William and Una Wilcox and Howard and Thelma Gafford; and three of his siblings, Cynthia Diane McCauley, Robert Howard Gafford II, and William Lester Gafford. Stephen had a large family. Those grieving...

Dora Cantu-Garcia, age 99, of Kingsville, TX. went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021. Dora was born August 26, 1921 in Tienditas, TX. to Toribio Cantu and Isabel Garcia-Cantu. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Dora married Luciano Garcia in 1941 and established residence in Kingsville, TX. where they would raise their family. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, brothers, Noe, Louis, Humberto, Toribio and Homero Cantu, and great granddaughters, Alyssa and Alexandra Ramirez. Left to cherish the fond memories of her rich and vibrant life are her 5 children; Homero Garcia (Peggy) of Kingsville, TX., Maria (Pique)...

Elia Rita Cantu, age 87, passed away on September 3, 2021, at her home in Spring, Texas. Elia was born on August 11, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, to Eliseo and Elvira Ramirez. She grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. Elia graduated from Roy Miller High School, The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree and St. Mary's University with a Master's degree. After graduation, she began her teaching career at South Park Junior High. Her love for reading led her to become a librarian at several schools in CCISD and, finally, a librarian consultant for the school district. She worked in CCISD for over 40 years until her retirement in 1995. Elia married her high school sweetheart, Higinio...

Alicia Rangel Cardenas, 94, of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home in Montgomery, Texas on Friday, July 2, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born to the late Braulio Rangel and Consuelo Villarreal on March 12, 1927 in Monterrey, Mexico. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. She owned a beauty salon in Mexico where she worked as a beautician for many years, as she would provide for her parents and siblings at an early age. After a courtship through letters, she would marry Jose Francisco Cardenas on December 5, 1960. She moved to Chicago, Illinois where she worked in public schools as an aide, and later became a truant officer for the Hispanic community. ...

Sherryl Lynn Paulk Stolz, known by family and friends as Nonnie, was called home to our Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 3:20pm. She left this world peacefully and surrounded by love and her daughter, Sarah Lawson and son-in-law, David Lawson, and granddaughters Kaylynn and Karlee Lawson. She was preceded in death by her loving and beloved husband of 47 years, Leon D. Stolz, just 5 months prior on January 20, 2021. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 ? "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ." She loved to love on people. It did not matter if you were "blood-kin" or not, once you...

Tyler David Williams died on May 21, 2021 at the age of 22 in San Marcos, TX. He was born on December 9, 1998 in Corpus Christi, TX. Tyler was baptized on January 24,1999 at St. Paul Lutheran-Bishop and confirmed on May 5, 2013 at Cross Lutheran in New Braunfels, TX. As an inquisitive boy who was intelligent beyond his years, Tyler excelled in academics and participated in many gifted and talented programs in school. Tyler had a love for reading as a child; he was the kid who could read an entire Harry Potter book in a day then talk incessantly about it until he read the next book. Tyler was also incredibly athletic. All Tyler had to do was try and he performed well at any sport including...

Marvin Wuensche was born to William and Alma Wuensche in Thorndale, Texas on March 27, 1926. The family moved to Bishop, Texas when Marvin was five years old. He graduated from Bishop High School, and then joined the U.S. Air Force on February 19, 1944. He was a tailgunner on the B-17 Bomber. After the military, he met Patricia Tomlin on a blind date on July 4, 1949. They were married on February 9, 1951 and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, daughter Lisa, grandchildren, Valerie and Nash Thomas, sister Frances Kahanek, sister-in-law, Sandi Geisendorff, III, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private family memorial...

After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Kingsville on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School and Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, was a Ross Volunteer and served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. He met his first wife, June Poteet, in Kingsville and they married in 1952. Ken received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in...

Santiago "Jim" Rodriguez went to be with the Lord February 17, 2021 at the age of 98. He was born in Poth, Texas October 1, 1922 to the late Francisco and Irene Rodriguez. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 5, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Bishop with interment to follow at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville. Pallbearers will be Sam Garcia, Jr., Charlie Brown, Joe Driscoll, Juan Jose Chico, Gilbert Robles and Julian Martinez, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Irene Martinez; brothers Serafino Rodriguez and Lee Rodriguez and sisters Rosalie Rodriguez and Minerva Rodriguez. He is survived by his daughters Mary Esther Brown and...

Santiago "Jim" Rodriguez went to be with the Lord February 17, 2021 at the age of 98. He was born in Poth, Texas October 1, 1922 to the late Francisco and Irene Rodriguez. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 5, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Bishop with interment to follow at Chamberlaine Cemetery in Kingsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Irene Martinez; brothers Serafino Rodriguez and Lee Rodriguez and sisters Rosalie Rodriguez and Minerva Rodriguez. He is survived by his daughters Mary Esther Brown and Hope (Henry) Molina and son Master Sergeant Santiago Rodriguez, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth; sisters Irene Rodriguez,...

David Carroll Bahn, age 72, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on March 22, 1948 in Kingsville to Hank and Laura Bahn. David was the gentlest giant you'd ever meet. He always had a smile on his face, he laughed often, he knew how to have fun, and he definitely knew how to pick on the people he liked the most. That was just his way. David & his wife Marlett raised 4 daughters who, according to David, were the reason he was bald. David raised his girls without limitations and expected them to do anything a boy could do-but better. His daughters blessed the family with 11 grandchildren over the years, however, many children in David's life considered him...

Robert Howard "Bob" Gafford, 92, of Ben Bolt Texas and former long-time resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away on January 27, 2021 with his wife of 68 years by his side. Bob Gafford was born on February 2, 1928 in Rotan, Texas to Howard Bascom and Thelma Gafford. Bob spent most of his life in Kingsville, Texas where he was in the retail business, ranching, real estate, and service in many civic organizations. He attended HM King High School in Kingsville, Texas. While in high school he served in the Texas State Guard during World War II. Sgt. Bob Gafford was honorably discharged in June 1945, at that time he intended to join the U.S. Maritime Service, he was 17 years old. The war...

Leslie R. Hayes, 82, of Victoria went to be with the Lord January 24, 2021. He was born November 24, 1938 in Kingsville to William and Lena Mae Hayes. Leslie was a 3rd generation railroad crew member and retired after 40 years with Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid sports fan. He was always keeping up with the players stats. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hayes; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Hayes; son, Lance T. Hayes; step-daughters, Susan (Rob) Harris and Melissa (Michael) Heinrichsen; brother, William T. "Billy" Hayes, Jr.; granddaughters, Misty, Jade, Logan, Peyton and Irie Hayes; step-granddaughters, Sarah Harris and Bailey Heinrichsen; and 2...

Camille Marie Williams, age 43, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Stockdale, TX. She was born in Kingsville, TX on April 15, 1977 to David C. and Marlett J. Bahn. Camille attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville and pursued her interests while enrolled which included: Arts & Sciences and Communication Sciences & Disorders. Camille started a family which took her education outside of the classroom. Camille seemed to know a little bit about everything that would, at times, feel like she was trying really hard to one-up you...but ironically she was usually right. Camille shared her intelligence with her lovely children and instilled in them a love for learning and...

Benson (Ben) L. Martin, M.D. was called to his heavenly home Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 at the age of 93. His heart and soul were fully prepared to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ben was born on September 9, 1927 to Benson L. Martin Sr. and Ethel Jennie Chase in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. From a young age, Ben was a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. His father told him he would not give him a dollar, but would teach him how to make one. Ben started a newspaper route and enjoyed sharing stories of how he and his dog, Rip, would deliver papers together. After graduating from high school in 1945, Ben moved to Austin, Texas to attend the University of Texas where he...

It is with profound love and regret that family and friends mourn the loss of Mary Alice Cannon, 91. Mary Alice made her final flight to the Kingdom of Heaven on November 20, 2020. She was born on September 22,1929, in Kingsville, TX, to Mary and John Maca. Mary Alice graduated from H. M. High school in 1948. She married her loving husband, Aubrey B. Cannon on February 23, 1949, Kingsville, Tx. Mary Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 5 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 son-in-law, Ronald Olinick. She is survived by her daughters, Tanja Cannon Olinick, and Tami Cannon Kensing, both of Floresville, Tx; Grandchildren, Mandi Marie Sralla (Adam Strzelczyk), Matthew Ryan...

Jerome Tymrak (1946-2020) Jerome Micheal Tymrak of Bishop and Campbellton, Texas, passed to larger life on August 31, 2020. He was born September 30, 1946, to John and Elizabeth Tymrak of Jourdanton, Texas. As the oldest of eight children, Jerome grew up on the family row-crop and livestock farm with two sisters and five brothers. At the age 10, his dad would put him on a Model A John Deere "popping Johnny" tractor plowing fields all day and tell him, "Don't stop till it runs out of gas." Agriculture was imprinted onto Jerome from an early age and it continued to his last days as a teacher and a rancher. Jerome graduated from Jourdanton High School in 1964 and began his university...

Cyril Anthony (Bo) Perry, Jr., 79, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on August 25, 2020. He entered this world on October 15, 1940 in Opelousas, LA, born to Cyril Anthony Perry, Sr. and Garia Ann Perry. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Patricia Perry; his daughter, Paige Lange, and her husband, Ralph; his son, Chase Perry, and his wife, Kristi; and his grandchildren, Rachel Lange, Paul Lange, Abbey Perry, and Carter Perry. Bo grew up in Kingsville, the son of a railroad dispatcher dad and a hairdresser mom. He loved to play sports, especially baseball, where he excelled at catcher. How interesting it is that his dad was a catcher,...

Rogerio (Roger) Gonzales passed away peacefully on his 92nd birthday, Saturday August 8, 2020. Roger is preceded in death by his late-wife, Josefina Chapa Gonzales, who recently passed away and went to be with the lord on June 1, 2020. He is also preceded by his son, Majin Ramon Gonzales. Roger is survived by his; daughters, Lydia (Abie) Munoz and Maria Josefina (Arturo) Garza, sons, Baldemar (Sylvia) Gonzales, Roger (JoAnn) Gonzales, Romel (Diane) Gonzales, and Anthony King (Virginia) Gonzales. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren to cherish his memory. Roger was born in Brownsville, Texas on August 8, 1928. He was a WWII veteran and served honorably in the...