Buena Vista (San Patricio County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buena Vista ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Buena Vista. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Laura Canales (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laura Canales<1>
- She was born in Kingsville (TX) on August 19, 1954 (a Thursday) and died in Corpus Christi (TX) on April 16, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Kingsville is located in Kleberg County, Texas.
- Corpus Christi is located in Nueces County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Santa Gertrudis Memorial Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the southwest of Buena Vista. The cemetery is located in Kleberg County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Gertrudis Memorial Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buena Vista to Santa Gertrudis Memorial Cemetery
Farrah Fawcett (Actress, model, artist)
- Born: Mary Farrah Leni Fawcett
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Farrah Fawcett<1>
- She was born in Corpus Christi (TX) on February 2, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on June 25, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Corpus Christi is located in Nueces County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Buena Vista to Westwood Memorial Park
Freddy Fender (Singer, musician)
- Born: Baldemar Garza Heurta
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Freddy Fender<1>
- He was born in San Benito (TX) on June 4, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Corpus Christi (TX) on October 14, 2006 (a Saturday).
- San Benito is located in Cameron County, Texas.
- Corpus Christi is located in Nueces County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cameron County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Buena Vista to San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery
Clint Hartung (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Hartung<1>
- He was born in Hondo (TX) on August 10, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Sinton (TX) on July 8, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Hondo is located in Medina County, Texas.
- Sinton is located nearby and to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Sinton Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Buena Vista.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sinton Cemetery<1>
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- From Buena Vista to Sinton Cemetery
Nolan Ryan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Refugio (TX) on January 31, 1947 (a Friday).
- Refugio is located in Refugio County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
Jack Starrett (Actor, director)
- Born: Claude Ennis Starrett, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Starrett<1>
- He was born in Refugio (TX) on November 2, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on March 27, 1989 (a Monday).
- Refugio is located in Refugio County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Buena Vista to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Martha Tilton (Singer, actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Tilton<1>
- She was born in Corpus Christi (TX) on November 14, 1915 (a Sunday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on December 8, 2006 (a Friday).
- Corpus Christi is located in Nueces County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Buena Vista to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Curt Walker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Walker<1>
- He was born in Beeville (TX) on July 3, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Beeville (TX) on December 9, 1955 (a Friday).
- Beeville is located in Bee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- Beeville is located in Bee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista (which is located in San Patricio County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Buena Vista. The cemetery is located in Bee County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Buena Vista to Glenwood Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.