All Obituaries
Antonia "Toni" Ochoa Elsa
Elsa-Antonia “Toni” Garay Ochoa, 74, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Toni was born June 13, 1944 to Felix and Maria Garay. Toni was well known in her community, especially where she worked at the local HEB store in Elsa. She was such a nice person, as she greeted and smiled at everyone as they entered the store.
Toni is survived by her daughter, Edna Corin Camarillo and siblings: Sister Rose Carmel Garay, Constancia (Jose) Morales, Jose...
Elsa-Antonia “Toni” Garay Ochoa, 74, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Toni was born June 13, 1944 to Felix and Maria Garay. Toni was well known...
James Steward Weslaco
WESLACO – James "Jim" Eugene Steward, 81, was born March 15, 1938, to Verna (Seibert) Steward and C. Gordon Steward in Lewellen, Nebraska. He passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco, Texas. Jim attended school in Lewellen Rural High School in 1956. He attended Nebraska Weslyn, Chadron State- BA, Ma, and UNL Dr. Program.
In 1960, he married Mary Jean Krajewski and to his union two daughters, Lou Ann and Lori, were born. He...
WESLACO – James "Jim" Eugene Steward, 81, was born March 15, 1938, to Verna (Seibert) Steward and C. Gordon Steward in Lewellen, Nebraska. He passed away Sunday, April 14,...
Randall Leach Houston
HOUSTON — Randall Glen Leach, 67, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Houston. He was born November 3, 1951 to Fay Glen and Billie Gene Leach in Houston.
Randall is survived by his spouse, Danelle Bloodworth Leach; sister, Cindy Leach Attwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Randall served our country in the United States Navy. He attended the University of Texas - Pan American in Edinburg, TX.
Interment will be held...
HOUSTON — Randall Glen Leach, 67, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Houston. He was born November 3, 1951 to Fay Glen and Billie Gene Leach in Houston.
Randall is...
Pedro Gonzalez, Jr. Elsa
ELSA – Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born May 7, 1946 to Pedro T. and Evangelina Villalpando Gonzalez in Weslaco.
Pedro is survived by his wife, Maria Noelia Gonzalez; son, Pedro (Karina) Gonzalez III; daughter, Linda (Armando, Jr.) Duarte; grandchildren, Kassandra L. Gonzalez, Maiah C. Duarte, and Armando (Trey) Duarte, III. He is also survived by his sisters, Maria Rangel, Maria Angelica Ozuna,...
ELSA – Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born May 7, 1946 to Pedro T. and Evangelina Villalpando Gonzalez in...
Roberto Rocha La Villa
LA VILLA – Roberto Rocha, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born November 19. 1953 to Andres, Sr. and Carmen Rocha in Lockney, TX.
Roberto is survived by his wife, Refugia M. Rocha; daughters, Ruby Rocha (Mitchell) Edwards, Rebecca (Rolando) Sauceda, Regina Rocha, and Corina Silva; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers, Guadalupe (Evangelina) Rocha, Andres, Jr. (Nelda) Rocha, Juvencio Rocha, Sr., and Israel, Sr. (Frances) Rocha;...
LA VILLA – Roberto Rocha, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born November 19. 1953 to Andres, Sr. and Carmen Rocha in Lockney, TX.
Roberto...
Celia Sanchez Mexico
EDCOUCH – Celia R. Sanchez, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. She was born July 2, 1948 to Raul and Maria Rosales in Mexico.
Celia is survived by her son, Juan Luis Sanchez; brothers, Raul (Martha) Rosales, Jesus (Sandy) Rosales, and Juan (Jane) Rosales; sisters, Estefana (Pilar) Garcia, Teresa (Rodrigo) Ramos, and Emma (Juan) Alvarez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Sanchez;...
EDCOUCH – Celia R. Sanchez, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. She was born July 2, 1948 to Raul and Maria Rosales in Mexico.
Celia is...
Martin Zamorano Mercedes
MERCEDES – Martin R. Zamorano, 54, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX. He was born July 7, 1964 to Juan and Elida Zamorano in Mexico.
Martin is survived by his wife, Andrea M. Zamorano; sons, Martin Zamorano, Jr. , Jeremy (Brittney) Burnias, and Rey Reyes; daughter, Brittney Burnias; 5 grandchildren; father, Juan Zamorano; brothers, Lucio (Diana) Zamorano, Gerardo (Brenda) Zamorano, Javier (Patricia) Zamorano, David Zamorano, and Daniel...
MERCEDES – Martin R. Zamorano, 54, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX. He was born July 7, 1964 to Juan and Elida Zamorano in Mexico.
Martin is...
Aida Ybarra Edcouch
EDCOUCH – Aida Ybarra, 73, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born November 24, 1945 to Macario and Alicia Zarate in La Grulla, TX.
Aida is survived by her husband, Hector Rafael Ybarra; sons, Hector Rafael (Roxanne) Ybarra, Rosendo (Yvonne) Ybarra, and Concepcion (Alicia S. Hernandez) Ybarra; daughters, Roxanne Ybarra and Janisse (Thomas) Cisneros; 22 grandchildren; and siblings, Pablo (Angelita) Zarate, Cristina Zarate,...
EDCOUCH – Aida Ybarra, 73, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born November 24, 1945 to Macario and Alicia Zarate in La...
EDCOUCH - Francisco M. Saenz Jr., 67, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Amara Hospice surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco R. Saenz (2000) and Isabel M. Saenz (1998). He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Diana R. Saenz and his sons, Frank III (Morriah), Guy Tony (Erica) and Michael Chevy Saenz. Siblings, Mary A. (JD Ortiz), Juanita (Pedro Marroquin), and Filomena (+Arturo Arcaute Jr.), Daniel (Magda), Jose Luis...
EDCOUCH - Francisco M. Saenz Jr., 67, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Amara Hospice surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco R. Saenz (2000)...
Milagros Rios Edcouch
Edcouch - Milagros DeArthur Rios, 37, passed away March 11, 2109 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Milagros was born January 30, 1982 to Arthur, Jr. and Delisia Rios in Houston, TX. Prior to his illnesses, Milagros worked as a barber. He is survived by his parents, sisters, Laura (John) Wals, Melissa (Todd) Phillippi, and Della Mercedes Guzman. He is also survived by five nephews and five nieces.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 12, 2109 at 12:00 noon at Anahuac...
Edcouch - Milagros DeArthur Rios, 37, passed away March 11, 2109 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Milagros was born January 30, 1982 to Arthur, Jr. and Delisia Rios in Houston, TX. Prior...
Servando Perez, Jr. Monte Alto
Monte Alto, TX - Servando Perez, Jr., 14, died unexpectedly March 8, 2019 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Servando, affectionaltely known as "Nano El Flaco" was born September 23, 2004 in Harlingen, TX. He is survived by his parents, Servando Perez, Sr., and Maria Elena Ramirez. Also surviving him is his brother, Sotero Perez, and sisters, Angela (Rolando) Perez, Isabel (Eulise) Perez, Ruby Perez, and Perla (Rogelio) Ramirez. Servando was a student at Monte...
Monte Alto, TX - Servando Perez, Jr., 14, died unexpectedly March 8, 2019 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Servando, affectionaltely known as "Nano El Flaco" was born...
Don Smith Elsa
ELSA – Don Carlos Smith, 88, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Brook Ridge Retirement Community in Pharr. He was born May 9, 1930 to Euen and Elverda Smith in Ralls, TX.
Don is survived by his son, Larry Don (Anna) Smith; daughters, Lydia Wiley and Dawn K. (Mark) Goldammer; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bill (Nan) Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joy Smith; daughter, Jenny Durbin; parents, Euen and Elverda Smith; brothers, Euen Smith, Fritz...
ELSA – Don Carlos Smith, 88, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Brook Ridge Retirement Community in Pharr. He was born May 9, 1930 to Euen and Elverda Smith in Ralls, TX.
Don is survived...
Dora Valdez Edcouch
EDCOUCH – Dora Elia Valdez, 62, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. She was born December 5, 1956 to Jose G., Sr. and Maria Consuelo Cisneros in Mercedes, TX.
Dora is survived by her husband, Francisco Valdez; son, Hermilo, Jr. (Linda) Gracia; daughters, Mary Alice Gracia, Elizabeth Valdez, and Maria Consuelo (Abraham) Fernandez; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Maria Consuelo Cisneros; brothers; Javier Cisneros,...
EDCOUCH – Dora Elia Valdez, 62, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. She was born December 5, 1956 to Jose G., Sr. and Maria Consuelo...
Antonio Montelongo Elsa
ELSA – Antonio F. Montelongo, 69, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born July 5, 1949 to Guadalupe and Rosalia F. Montelongo in Edcouch.
Antonio is survived by his wife, Anita Y. Montelongo; sons, Antonio (Sandra) Montelongo, Jr. and Rodney (Patricia) Montelongo; daughters, Veronica M. (Osvaldo) Garza and Alicia M. (Alfredo, Jr.) Garcia; grandchildren; Leelu Leandra Garza, Nathan Gonzalez, Rodney Eric Castillo, Eva Joline Montelongo, Audrey...
ELSA – Antonio F. Montelongo, 69, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born July 5, 1949 to Guadalupe and Rosalia F. Montelongo in Edcouch.
Antonio is...
Guadalupe Rodriguez Elsa
ELSA – Guadalupe Rodriguez, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born September 17, 1947 to Pedro and Maria Rodriguez in Elsa.
Guadalupe is survived by his sons, Reynaldo (Ramona) Rodriguez and Guadalupe (Melinda) Rodriguez; daughters, Maria (Norberto) Mena, Diana Johnson, and Angie (Carlos) Sandoval; 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dora Rodriguez; parents; and sister, Juana...
ELSA – Guadalupe Rodriguez, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born September 17, 1947 to Pedro and Maria Rodriguez in...
Manuel Prieto Edcouch
EDCOUCH – Manuel Prieto, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Comfort House in McAllen, TX. He was born August 5, 1929 to Guadalupe and Santos Prieto in Mexico.
Manuel is survived by his wife, Diega Prieto; sons, Jose Prieto, Gustavo Prieto, Jaime Prieto, Eliud Prieto, Hernan Prieto, Martin Prieto; daughters, Hermelinda Prieto, Isabel Prieto, Guadalupe Prieto, Delia Prieto, and Lourdes Prieto; 32 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing will be held...
EDCOUCH – Manuel Prieto, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Comfort House in McAllen, TX. He was born August 5, 1929 to Guadalupe and Santos Prieto in Mexico.
Manuel is survived...
David Renteria Edinburg
Edinburg - David Martinez Renteria, 54, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Weslaco. He was born in El Centro, CA on May 16, 1964 to Miguel C. and Juana Martinez Renteria.
David is survived by his parents; sons, David Renteria, Jr. and Alexander (Nicole) Renteria; and daughter Serena Renteria. Also surviving him are his brothers, Miguel (Delia) Renteria and Manuel (Regina) Renteria; sisters, Rachel Renteria, Bertha (John) Barns, and Guadalupe Renteria. David is also survived by...
Edinburg - David Martinez Renteria, 54, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Weslaco. He was born in El Centro, CA on May 16, 1964 to Miguel C. and Juana Martinez Renteria.
David is...
Ramon Rodriguez, Jr. La Villa
LA VILLA – Ramon Rodriguez, Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born February 19, 1938 to Ramon, Sr. and Regina Aguilar at El Rancho Los Coyotes in Raymondville, TX.
Ramon is survived by his sons, Ramon (Elma) Rodriguez, III, Mario Rodriguez; daughters, Oralia (Jose Luis) Flores, Alicia Rodriguez, Ida (Saul) Rubalcaba, Angie R. Reyna, and Imelda (Roel) Cardoza. Also surviving him are 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;...
LA VILLA – Ramon Rodriguez, Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born February 19, 1938 to Ramon, Sr. and Regina Aguilar at El Rancho Los...
Eusebia Covarrubias Weslaco
WESLACO – Eusebia C. Covarrubias, 89, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born January 19, 1930 to Severino Correa and Maria de Jesus Hernandez in Creedmoor, TX.
Eusebia is survived by her son, Apolinar, Sr. (Florentina) Covarrubias; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Concepcion Correa, Maria Navarro, Maria de Jesus Lugo, and Margarita Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her husband, Refugio Covarrubias; son, Enrique...
WESLACO – Eusebia C. Covarrubias, 89, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born January 19, 1930 to Severino Correa and Maria de Jesus Hernandez in...
Francisco Garza Elsa
Elsa – Francisco “Frank” Garza, Jr., 69, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen, TX. He was born March 23, 1949 to Francisco Garza, Sr. and Annie Doty in Elsa, TX. Frank graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, leading to his teaching profession. Frank was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Army’s 82nd and 173rd AirBorne Division. Aside from enjoying teaching, Frank loved to...
Elsa – Francisco “Frank” Garza, Jr., 69, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen, TX. He was born March 23, 1949 to Francisco Garza, Sr. and Annie...
Thomas Cassidy Weslaco
Weslaco – Thomas Paul Cassidy, 71, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Weslaco Nursing & Rehab Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born February 10, 1947 to William R. and Thelma V. Cassidy in Altadena, CA.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cassidy; daughter, April (Alex) Chin; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Gary Carson, Bill Cassidy, Jerry Cassidy, James McArthur; sisters, Jeanette Callahan and Judith Dekoning. He is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Cassidy; parents, William...
Weslaco – Thomas Paul Cassidy, 71, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Weslaco Nursing & Rehab Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born February 10, 1947 to William R. and Thelma V....
Josephine Vazquez Edinburg
Edinburg – Josephine “Josie” Vazquez, 46, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, TX. She was born January 26, 1973 to Santiago and Ayda Duran in Holland, MI.
Josie is survived by her husband, Jose M. Vazquez; son, Santiago Vazquez; daughter, Arianna (Jacob) Zapata; 4 grandchildren; mother, Ayda V. Duran; sisters, Amy (Jaime) Garcia and Yolanda (Tony) Lozano. She is preceded in death by her son, Miguel Vazquez and father,...
Edinburg – Josephine “Josie” Vazquez, 46, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, TX. She was born January 26, 1973 to Santiago and...
Benjamin Zamorano Progreso
PROGRESO – Benjamin Zamorano, 40, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his residence in Progreso, TX. He was born October 25, 1978 to Roberto and Julia Zamorano in Mexico.
Benjamin is survived by his wife, Elvira C. Zamorano; son, Benjamin Zamorano, Jr.; daughters, Samantha Zamorano, Jessica Zamorano, Jaqueline Zamorano, Lilyana Zamorano; and grandchild, Benjamin Alexander Zamorano. Also surviving him are his parents, Roberto and Julia Zamorano; brothers, Juan Zamorano, Jorge...
PROGRESO – Benjamin Zamorano, 40, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his residence in Progreso, TX. He was born October 25, 1978 to Roberto and Julia Zamorano in Mexico.
Benjamin is...
Gilberto Bernal La Villa
LA VILLA – Gilberto “Gil” Bernal, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born April 26, 1966 to Filiberto and Maria Bernal in Lyford, TX.
Gilberto is survived by his wife, Clarita Bernal; son, Gilbert (Diana) Bernal; granddaughter, Anaid Pesina-Bernal; mother, Maria Guajardo-Bernal; brothers, Catarino Bernal, Ignacio Bernal, Adrian Bernal; sisters, Concepcion Rodriguez, Armandina Vela, Elva Bernal, Guadalupe Aldape, and Juanita...
LA VILLA – Gilberto “Gil” Bernal, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born April 26, 1966 to Filiberto and Maria Bernal in Lyford,...
Canuto Garza, Jr. La Villa
La Villa
Canuto Garza, Jr., 64, was born September 20, 1954. He passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Mission Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born and raised in La Villa, Texas where he resided. He dedicated 27 years of his life providing for his family as a gas attendant at the Hollon Oil Company gas station. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda Alvarado Garza; his children, Michell (Rogelio) Flores, Marianna (Rene) Reyna, Maricela Garza, Canuto (Sandra) Garza, Marissa...
La Villa
Canuto Garza, Jr., 64, was born September 20, 1954. He passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Mission Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born and raised in La Villa,...
Rodolfo Rodriguez Alamo
ALAMO – Rodolfo Rodriguez, 56, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2109 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born February 13, 1962 to Adan Rodriguez and Natividad Herrera in Mexico.
Rodolfo is survived by his daughter, Samantha Rodriguez; 4 grandchildren; mother, Natividad Herrera; brothers, Rogelio (Maria Guadalupe) Rodriguez, Adan Rodriguez, Juan (Guillermina) Rodriguez; sisters, Ramona Rodriguez, Juanita (Espectacion Reyes) Rodriguez, and Valentina Rodriguez. He...
ALAMO – Rodolfo Rodriguez, 56, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2109 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born February 13, 1962 to Adan Rodriguez and Natividad Herrera in...
Yolanda De la Cruz Edcouch
EDCOUCH – Yolanda De La Cruz, 59, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born May 24, 1959 to Ramon and Angelita De La Cruz in Elsa, TX.
Yolanda is survived by her brother, Oscar (Maria) De La Cruz; sisters, Guadalupe (+Lorenzo) Ybarra, Victoria De La Cruz, Irma De La Cruz; and one nephew. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Raul De La Cruz.
Cremation will take place at a later date.
EDCOUCH – Yolanda De La Cruz, 59, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born May 24, 1959 to Ramon and Angelita De La Cruz in Elsa, TX.
Yolanda is...
Ramona Guardiola La Villa
LA VILLA – Ramona M. Guardiola, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Windsor Arbor View Nursing Home in Edinburg. She was born July 21, 1933 to Encarnacion and Guadalupe Guardiola in La Villa.
Ramona is survived by her sisters, Teodora G. Longoria and Constancia G. (+Santiago) Valdez; nephew, Carlos Longoria, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Domingo Guardiola and Teodoro Guardiola; and nephew, Raul Longoria.
Viewing will...
LA VILLA – Ramona M. Guardiola, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Windsor Arbor View Nursing Home in Edinburg. She was born July 21, 1933 to Encarnacion and Guadalupe Guardiola...
Eloisa Garza Elsa
ELSA – Eloisa Garza, 93 passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her residence in Elsa. She was born July 15, 1925 to Teodoro Borrego and Francisca Hernandez in Fulshear, TX.
Eloisa is survived by her sons, Jose Guadalupe (Dominga) Garza, Rosario (Cremencia) Garza, Francisco Garza, Hildefonso (Maria Ester) Puente, Roberto (Alicia) Garza; daughters, Olivia Garcia, Yolanda (Joel) Munoz, Dora Alicia (Mario) Cardona, Herlinda Garza; 39 grandchildren; brothers, Alejandro Borrego...
ELSA – Eloisa Garza, 93 passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her residence in Elsa. She was born July 15, 1925 to Teodoro Borrego and Francisca Hernandez in Fulshear, TX.
Eloisa is...
Alberto Diaz Elsa
ELSA – Alberto Cervantes Diaz, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence in Elsa, TX. He was born October 10, 1937 to Agustin Diaz and Maria De La Luz Cervantes Diaz in Mexico.
Alberto is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Josefa Diaz; sons, Alberto Diaz, Jr., Fernando Diaz, Rolando Diaz, Eduardo (Yadira) Diaz, and Michael Diaz; daughters, Sandra (David) Monroy, Veronica (Ricardo) Perez, and Graciela (Danny) Villarreal; 15 grandchildren; sister, Maria De Jesus...
ELSA – Alberto Cervantes Diaz, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence in Elsa, TX. He was born October 10, 1937 to Agustin Diaz and Maria De La Luz Cervantes Diaz in...
Maria Borroel Edcouch
EDCOUCH – Maria Genoveva Borroel, 89, passed away at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born January 3, 1929 to Matilde Torres in Corpus Christi, TX.
Maria is survived by her daughter, Maria B. (+Jose M. Zavala) Borroel; grandchildren, Jennifer (Martin) Ventura, Mary Lou (Isidro) Chapa, and Angelica Zavala; 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Matilde Torres.
Viewing will be held Sunday, December 16, 2018 from...
EDCOUCH – Maria Genoveva Borroel, 89, passed away at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born January 3, 1929 to Matilde Torres in Corpus Christi, TX.
Maria is survived by...
Raul Arispe Elsa
ELSA – Raul Arispe, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. He was born May 28, 1949 to Carlos Barba and Carmen E. Arispe in Elsa, TX.
Raul was married to Elma Portales for 49 years. He and his wife lived and raised their family in Elsa, Texas. In his senior year of high school, Raul was a prominent leader of the Edcouch- Elsa Hispanic Civil Rights Walkout of 1969. He worked with Holt Caterpillar for over 25 years....
ELSA – Raul Arispe, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. He was born May 28, 1949 to Carlos Barba and Carmen E....
Ambrosio Arredondo Elsa
ELSA – Ambrosio Arredondo, 97, passed away December 10, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 7, 1921 to Jose Antonio and Candelaria T. Arredondo in Mexico.
Ambrosio is survived by his wife, Maria Juana Arredondo; son, Margarito (Maria Guadalupe) Arredondo; daughter, Martha (Elias) Arriaga; 13 grandchildren; brother, Antonio Arredondo; and sister, Andrea Arredondo. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from...
ELSA – Ambrosio Arredondo, 97, passed away December 10, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 7, 1921 to Jose Antonio and Candelaria T. Arredondo in Mexico.
Ambrosio...
HARGILL – Adan Sanchez, 72, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence in Hargill, TX. He was born October 23, 1946 to Juan and Luciana Sanchez in Raymondville, TX.
Adan is survived by his former spouse, Maria A. Alcala; son, Angel Sanchez; daughters, Corrina Sanchez and Dianna Sanchez; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Juan (Jessi) Sanchez and Abelardo (Patsy) Sanchez; sister, Aurora Ochoa. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 5,...
HARGILL – Adan Sanchez, 72, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence in Hargill, TX. He was born October 23, 1946 to Juan and Luciana Sanchez in Raymondville, TX.
Adan is...
David Caballero Edcouch
Edcouch - David Caballero, 29, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 21, 1989 to Rodolfo Caballero, Jr. and Ruth Arce Caballero in Shelby, MI. David was an Edcouch-Elsa High School graduate and co-owner of Caballero Trucking, leased to King Carriers.
David is survived by parents; brothers, Officer Saul (Ana) Caballero, Officer Jason Caballero and Officer Joseph Caballero; sister, Abigail Ruth Caballero, nephew, Saul Adriel Caballero,...
Edcouch - David Caballero, 29, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 21, 1989 to Rodolfo Caballero, Jr. and Ruth Arce Caballero in Shelby, MI....
Juan Garza La Villa
La Villa – Juan (Johnny) Garza, Jr., 49, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born November 21, 1969 to Juan and Ofilia T. Garza in Edinburg, TX.
Juan was raised in La Villa and graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1988. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years and coached softball, basketball, and TYFA football for the local youth at La Villa Youth Center. Johnny enjoyed helping people, and he is currently saving many lives...
La Villa – Juan (Johnny) Garza, Jr., 49, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born November 21, 1969 to Juan and Ofilia T. Garza in Edinburg,...
Hermilo Cantera Elsa
ELSA – Hermilo Cantera, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 13, 1962 to Alejandro and Elina Cantera in Mexico.
Hermilo is survived by his son, Alejandro Cantera; 3 grandchildren; mother, Elina Ibarra Cantera; brothers, Ramiro (Anastacia) Cantera, Abad (Yolanda) Cantera, Juan (Maria) Cantera, Esteban Cantera, and Mario Cantera. He is preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Cantera; and brother, Lucadio...
ELSA – Hermilo Cantera, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 13, 1962 to Alejandro and Elina Cantera in...
Jesus Areguin Donna
DONNA – Jesus Areguin, 47, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his residence in Donna. He was born December 24, 1970 to Meliton Areguin and Lilia Rada in Reedley, CA.
Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria Lopez; sons, Jesus Areguin, Jr, Julio Areguin, Isaias Areguin, and Ezequiel Areguin; daughters, Priscilla Areguin, Jessica Areguin, and Diamond Areguin; and 7 grandchildren. He is also survived by his parents; brothers, Jose Angel (Marisela) Areguin, Adan Areguin, and Joel...
DONNA – Jesus Areguin, 47, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his residence in Donna. He was born December 24, 1970 to Meliton Areguin and Lilia Rada in Reedley, CA.
Jesus is survived...
Jose Sanchez Edina, Minnesota
EDINA, MINNESOTA – Jose Jesus Sanchez, 66, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. He was born November 21, 1951 to Carlos and Juanita Sanchez in Mexico.
Jose is survived by his wife, Hilda Sanchez; sons, Andrew Sanchez, Jose J. (Diana) Sanchez, and Guadalupe Sanchez; 8 grandchildren; and sister, Consuelo Cantu. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...
EDINA, MINNESOTA – Jose Jesus Sanchez, 66, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. He was born November 21, 1951 to Carlos and Juanita...
Agustina Riojas Weslaco
WESLACO – Agustina S. Riojas, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born March 9, 1947 to Manuel and Natalia Castillo in Mexico.
Agustina is survived by her husband, Arturo Riojas; brothers, Jose Guadalupe Castillo Cerda and Juan Manuel Castillo Cerda; sisters, Juana Maria Castillo de Gonzalez and Maria Teresa Diaz. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Aurora Castillo de Sifuentes.
Viewing will be held Friday, November...
WESLACO – Agustina S. Riojas, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born March 9, 1947 to Manuel and Natalia Castillo in Mexico.
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Esmeralda Leal Weslaco
Weslaco - Esmeralda Meave Leal, 45, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX. She was born August 6, 1973 to Juan Jose and Julia Meave in Weslaco, TX. Esmer graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School and the University of Texas-Pan American. After teaching at several local schools, including Edcouch-Elsa, she began her own business and was the proud owner of Sky is the Limit Counseling Center in Elsa.
Esmeralda is survived by her husband,...
Weslaco - Esmeralda Meave Leal, 45, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX. She was born August 6, 1973 to Juan Jose and Julia Meave in...
Javier Solis La Villa
LA VILLA – Javier Solis, 57, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born April 13, 1961 to Arturo and Guadalupe Solis in Elsa, TX.
Javier is survived by his wife, Minerva Solis; sons, Javier Solis, Jr. and Marcos Solis; and daughter, Cynthia Solis. Also surviving him are granddaughters, Iashia Rebecca De La Garza and Katarina Raphaela De La Garza; mother, Guadalupe Solis; brothers, Armando Solis and Jesse (Brenda) Solis;...
LA VILLA – Javier Solis, 57, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born April 13, 1961 to Arturo and Guadalupe Solis in Elsa,...
Genovevo Rivera Jourdanton/Edcouch
Jourdanton/Edcouch – Genovevo Rene Rivera, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Jourdanton, TX. He was born November 6, 1960 to Genovevo and Blanca Rivera in Dimmit, TX. Rene is survived by his wife, Sandra Alafa Rivera; daughter, Melissa Rivera, brother, Orlando Rivera; nephew, Joshua Rivera; and nieces, Karina Rivera and Karyssa Rivera. He is preceded in death by his parents. Viewing will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to...
Jourdanton/Edcouch – Genovevo Rene Rivera, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Jourdanton, TX. He was born November 6, 1960 to Genovevo and Blanca...
Luis Villalobos Grand Prairie/Progreso
Grand Prairie/Progreso – Luis Villalobos, 95, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence in Grand Prairie, TX. He was born April 29, 1923 to Guadalupe and Cruz Villalobos in Mexico.
Luis is survived by his sons, Rafael (Inez) Villalobos and Jose (Teresa) Villalobos; daughters, Estela (Israel) Martinez, Rosa (Andres) Rosales, Maria Villalobos, Hortencia (Jose Alberto) Martinez, Isabel Villalobos, Concepcion (Jose Guadalupe) Lopez, and Elvira (Raul) Escalante-Munoz. Also...
Grand Prairie/Progreso – Luis Villalobos, 95, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence in Grand Prairie, TX. He was born April 29, 1923 to Guadalupe and Cruz Villalobos in...
Maximo Rodriguez Edcouch
EDCOUCH – Maximo Rodriguez, 96, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born April 5, 1922 to Cornelio and Jesusita Rodriguez in General Teran, N.L. Mexico.
Maximo is survived by his wife, Julia Elizondo Rodriguez; sons; Benito (Elena) Rodriguez and Moises (Maribel) Rodriguez; daughters, Juanita Montelongo and Linda Rodriguez; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Leonel Rodriguez.
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EDCOUCH – Maximo Rodriguez, 96, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born April 5, 1922 to Cornelio and Jesusita Rodriguez in General Teran, N.L....
Camila Avila Elsa
ELSA – Camila Renee Avila, 3 months, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She was born June 27, 2018 to Esiquiel, Avila, Jr. and Annabell Martinez in Edinburg.
Camila is survived by her parents; sisters, Katarina Marciana Avila, Anna Victoria Vela, and Emilia Nicole Avila; paternal grandparents, Esiquiel S., Sr. and and Sylvia Avila; and maternal grandmother, Janie Martinez. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother,...
ELSA – Camila Renee Avila, 3 months, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She was born June 27, 2018 to Esiquiel, Avila, Jr. and Annabell...
Jesus Espericueta La Villa
LA VILLA – Jesus Espericueta, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born March 16, 1949 to Guadalupe & Petra Espericueta in Avondale, AZ.
Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria Espericueta; sons, Randy (Olga) Espericueta, John (Cindy) Espericueta, and Jessie Espericueta. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; brothers, Ramon Espericueta and Toribio (Suzanne) Espericueta; sisters, Flor Estella (Jose) Villarreal, Maria Elena (+Rogelio)...
LA VILLA – Jesus Espericueta, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born March 16, 1949 to Guadalupe & Petra Espericueta in Avondale,...
Veronica Reyna Edinburg
EDINBURG – Veronica Reyna, 42, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2108 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born July 26, 1976 to Juan M. & Veraluz Reyna in Edinburg.
Veronica is survived by her parents; brother, Juan C. Reyna; sister, Vanessa (Javier Gutierrez) Reyna; grandmother, Soledad Reyna; nephews, Johnathan Reyna, Silver Cantu, Jedidaiah Rivera, Javier Gutierrez; nieces, Kayle Reyna, Veronica Reyna, Vunzinae Turner, Jayda Reyna, Vaith Gutierrez; great-nieces, Melody Reyna,...
EDINBURG – Veronica Reyna, 42, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2108 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born July 26, 1976 to Juan M. & Veraluz Reyna in Edinburg.
Veronica is...
Areli Rodriguez Donna
DONNA – Areli Rodriguez, 23, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 9, 1995 to Antonio & Sonia Torres in Mexico.
Areli is survived by her husband, Miguel Rodriguez; parents; and brothers, Angel (Elizabeth) Torres and David Torres.
Viewing will be held Monday, October 1, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Cardoza Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will continue Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 8:30...
DONNA – Areli Rodriguez, 23, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 9, 1995 to Antonio & Sonia Torres in Mexico.
Areli is...
SANTA ROSA – Kristy Renee Costilla, 41, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born October 24, 1976 to Camilo Trevino & Melinda Leal in Harlingen.
A loving mother and homemaker, Kristy had a remarkable passion for baking beautiful cakes and delicious cookies. She was an active member in her community of Santa Rosa and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be greatly missed.
Kristy is survived by her loving...
SANTA ROSA – Kristy Renee Costilla, 41, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born October 24, 1976 to Camilo Trevino & Melinda...
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