Refugio Y. Medina, Jr., a lifetime resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at 7:02 P.M., in the Acuity Hospital of South Texas in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 66 years. Refugio was born, July 6, 1946 the son of Refugio Medina, Sr., and Maria Ybarra Medina.

Refugio is survived by his sisters, Paulina Martinez of Edna, Texas; his brothers, Henry Medina of Karnes City, Porforio Media and Benito Medina all of Kenedy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Medina is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio, Sr., and Maria Ybarra Medina.

Visitation was held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.