"So sorry to hear! You were so sweet Kathy. Always laughing and kind. God is taking home the good ones. RIP honey. "
In loving memory of
Kathy Bautista
October 24, 1963 - November 21, 2017
DONNA - Kathy Bautista, 54, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was born on October 25th, 1963 to Richard and Librada Morales in Alice, Texas. She had two sisters, Cindy and Pam, and one brother, Richard. The family moved to Ohio, where she spent much of her life and attended Willard High School. Shortly after high school, she met her future husband, Juan Bautista when they were working together at Buurma Farms in Ohio. They married soon and spent the rest of their lives together, raising three children, Monica, Ashley and Juan III.
Kathy worked for many years for Pepperidge Farm. They later moved back to the valley where she and Juan lived in Donna.
Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Ricardo Morales.
She is survived by her husband, Juan Bautista Jr., her daughters, Monica Bautista of Donna, Ashley Bautista of Ohio, Juan Bautista III of Weslaco, her mom, Librada Morales of Alice, sisters, Cindy Graham (Vernon) of Ohio, Pam Granneman of Las Vegas, her brother, Richard Morales Jr. (Nancy) of Ohio, her uncles, Max Garcia (Cathy+) of Ohio, Baldo Garcia (Ruth) of Robstown, Ralph Garcia (Tina) of Alice, John Garcia (Carolyn) of Ohio, her aunts, Dalia Rios (Jose+)of Agua Dulce, Olivia Robles (Santiago+) of Ohio. Flora Flores (Pablo+) of California and Fina (Victor+) Torres of California. her sister in laws, Cynthia Castillo (Joe), Diana Bautista, Rosalva Tienda (Ramon), Juanita Bautista, Belinda Bautista, all of Weslaco, her brother in law, Rolando Bautista (Sylvia), of Weslaco, grandchildren: Juan Bautista IV, Valentin Gonzalez and Laya Douglas, nieces/nephew: Jennifer, Lisa and Allison Graham, Alivia Granneman, Olivia Morales, and Andrew Morales.
Tributes
"Rip my dear friend Kathy. I remember some good old times we had in basketball our freshman year. I will never forget you RIP my friend love You! Monique Robinson"
"Most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Just saw Kathy a couple Sundays ago at church. May she RIP "
"Dearest Lily, Cindy, Richard & Pam & Family. So sorry to hear that Kathy is not with us any longer. Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of the loss of your loved one. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of our dear cousin Kathy and will hold them close to our hearts. She will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, Jim & Debbie Crisp Jose, Hilda, Debbie,Tammy & Anthony Arredondo "
"So sorry for the loss of Miss Kathy, " Cindy's little sister, our baby doll" is how I remember her, and her laugh and smile, always a smile on that sweet little face..an Angel"
"Lily and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Very Sorry for your loss. Kathy was a sweet lady. Met her at Pepperidge Farm and always had a smile."
"We are so sorry for your loss.Many prayers for strength during this difficult time. ?"
"So very sorry for ur loss praying for yall"
"So sorry for your loss! Worked with Kathy at Pepperidge. She was so fun to work with. A lot of great memories. Prayers to her family."
"My deepest sympathies and prayers for her family. Kathy was such a dear friend. We worked together for 11 years at Pepperidge Farm. She always had a smile and was such a happy person who loved her family very much. It is so sad that she is gone so soon she will be greatly missed. "
"So sorry to hear this, Our Sympathy to all Kathy's family!"
"Oh my Sweet Lily and family,i am beyond words for all of the family. I met Kathy awhile ago..so sweet and precious to her mother Lily.stay strong...God called her home so young "
"My deepest condolences. Sending all my love to all the Family. Hugs and prayers.."
"My deepest sympathy to Juan and the Family, so sorry for your loss, Donnie Buss"