All Obituaries

Elsa- Melinda Garcia 49, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her Elsa residence. Melinda was born July 30, 1972 in Elsa, Texas to Juanita Garcia. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Angel Ruiz; son, Juan Andaverde; daughters, Ashley Marie Garcia, Susana Garcia-Andaverde; brothers, Rogelio Garcia and Rene Garcia. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter who will be dearly missed. Viewing will be Monday, June 20, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to...

 Edcouch-Abelardo Tijerina, Jr., 86, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his residence in Edcouch, Texas. Abelardo was born on October 18, 1935 to Abelardo Tijerina and Maria Saldana in San Manuel, Texas. He is survived by six wonderful children, Evelyn Villanueva (Ramon), Juanita Ledesma (Juan), Norma Tijerina, Miguel Tijerina, Ruben Tijerina (Cindy), and Elizabeth Tijerina. He is also survived by 20...

Edcouch-Omar Garza, 48, passed away to be with the Lord Monday, June 13, 2022 at McAllen Medical Center. Omar was born on April 24, 1974  to Eustolio and Sipriana Garza in Weslaco, TX. He is survived by his son, Omar Garza, Jr.; daughters, Jackylinn Duran, Stephanie Garza and Leila Tamez; brothers, Orlando Garza and Eric Garza. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eustolio and Sipriana Garza.  Viewing will be Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...

Edcouch- Estela Valdez 65, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 10, 2022 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Estela was born July 27, 1956 to Basilio and Isidra Alonzo in McKinney, Texas. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Giselle) Valdez and, Paul (Aurora) Valdez; daughters, Rosalinda (Tim) Cantu and Erica (Rolando) Loredo; stepchildren, Elizabeth Valdez, Daniel Valdez, Sandra Valdez and Maricela Valdez;...

Edcouch- Felipa Leal 69, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 9, 2022 at McAllen Medical Center. Felipa was born June 9, 1953 to Jose and Eulalia Leal in Edcouch, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Eulalia Leal; brothers, Juan Rivera, Agustin Leal, Jesus Leal, Timoteo Leal, Jose Leal, Jr.; sisters, Julia Urbina and Maria Gonzalez. She is survived by her loving children, Marianna Saenz, Juan Saenz and Carlos Garcia. She is also survived by...

Weslaco- Jesus Padilla Gomez, de 58 años, falleció el miercoles, 8 de junio de 2022 en Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Jesus nació el 26 de agosto de 1963, hijo de Jesus y Antonia Padilla en Valle Hermoso, Mexico. Le sobrevive su hijo, Jesus Padilla; hijas, Margarita Padilla, Estefana Padilla, Maria Padilla y Antonia Padilla. Tambien le sobreviven 17 nietos y sus hermanas, San Juana Padilla, Mara Padilla y Maria Padilla.  La...

Marion, TX/Sebastian, TX- Arnulfo G. Cortez, 86 went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Romulo and Petrolina Cortez; brothers, Baudelio Cortez, Urbano Cortez, Raul Cortez, Trinidad Cortez, Felipe Cortez and Valentin Cortez; sisters, Beatriz Rios, Alicia Martinez and Enedina Cortez-Cortez. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Janie S. Cortez; sons, Arnulfo (Trina) Cortez, Jr., Aaron Joshua Cortez, Adam John Cortez,...

Marcos Rangel, III went to be with the Lord Monday, May 30, 2022 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Marcos was a lifelong resident of Edcouch. He attended the Edcouch-Elsa School District and was a True Yellow Jacket. He played Football from 1991-1995  for the Edcouch-Elsa Yellow Jacket Varsity Team. His true love and great passion was for football. He was one of the founders for the Edcouch-Elsa Killer Bees Little League football Team, teaching future Yellow Jackets. He...

Edinburg- Baby Matthew Vallejo left to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Women's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is survived by his parents, Alexis Vallejo and Iris Arteaga; brother, Alan Alexis Vallejo; grandparents, Enrique Vallejo, Brenda Barbosa, Nemorio Arteaga and Sandra Paz. Viewing will be Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cardoza Funeral Chapel in Edcouch. Burial will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna. Cardoza Funeral Home...

ELSA-Cristobal Rodriguez, 67, went to be with the Lord at Valley Grande Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Weslaco. He was born July 17, 1954 to Cristobal and Leonor Rodriguez in La Villa, Texas. He is preceded in death by his son, Randy Rodriguez; parents, Cristobal and Leonor Rodriguez; brother, Rogelio Rodriguez; sister, Sipriana Garza. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Linda Rodriguez; 2 grandchildren, Isaiah Ray Rodriguez and Devon Randal Rodriguez; brother, Ramiro...