All Obituaries

La Villa - Olivia Ortiz, 82, died peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018, at her La Villa residence. She was born August 3, 1935 to Jesus and Francisca Vallejo, in Elsa, TX. Olivia is survived by her sons: Ricardo (Maria) Ortiz, Ruben (Flor Estella) Ortiz, Gabriel (Alicia) Ortiz, and Daniel (Maria) Ortiz; daughters: LuzMaria (Pedro) Gonzalez, Sylvia (Rod) Ortiz, Guadalupe (Frank) Pinales, Velma (Bernardo) Castillo, and Laura Ortiz. Olivia is also survived by her sister, Minerva Vallejo. Surviving...

ELSA – Gloria Estela Rivera, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. She was born September 16, 1950 to Ruperto Sr. & Maria A. Sosa in Elsa, TX. Gloria is survived by her son, Steven Ted (Rosie) Rivera; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; mother, Maria A. Sosa; brothers, Ruperto Sosa, Jr., Juan Sosa, and David H. Sosa; sister, Elvia (Roberto) Matamoros; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Elsa - David Rodriguez, Jr., 70, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1947 to David Rodriguez, Sr, and Sixta (Rodriguez) Garza in Elsa. He is survived by his mother; daughter, Vivian Brown; step-daughters, Debbie Gonzalez and Corina Gonzalez. He left four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and two step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Esmeralda Ortiz, and brothers, Leonel Garza, Ismael Garza, and Israel Garza. He is...

ELSA – Juana Garcia, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. She was born May 5, 1953 to Nazaria Garcia in Bryan, TX. Juana is survived by her sons, Rene (Alma) Garcia and Rogelio (Alejandra) Garcia; daughter, Melinda Garcia; and 10 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Florestella Cruz and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother. Viewing will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...

Harlingen/Elsa – Israel Martinez, 61, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born November 17, 1956 to Manuel & Juana Martinez in Elsa, TX. Israel is survived by his brothers, Melchor (Inocencia) Martinez and Emeterio Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. Viewing will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Cardoza Funeral Home...

EDCOUCH – Mercedes Martinez, 73, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born July 10, 1944 to Nestor & Maria Dolores Martinez in Edcouch. Mercedes is survived by her brothers, Manuel (Renee) Martinez, Mario (Rebecca) Martinez, and Adalberto Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Cijifredo Martinez. Viewing will be held Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy...

ALICE/ELSA – Andres Galvan, 74, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his residence in Alice, TX. He was born November 29, 1943 to Leopoldo & Ines Galvan in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, MX. Andres is survived by his wife, Consuelo Galvan; sons, Andres Galvan, Jr., Carlos Galvan, and Richard Galvan; daughter, Cynthia Galvan; 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also surviving him is his mother, Ines Galvan; brothers, Raymond Galvan and Leo Galvan; sister, Mary Duque and Octavia...

WASHINGTON/EDCOUCH – Arturo Peña, Jr., 36, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. He was born December 1, 1981 to Arturo Peña, Sr. & Consuelo Alegria in Edinburg, TX. Arturo is survived by his sons, Daniel Peña and Marco Peña; daughter, Ciera Guadalupe Peña; and parents. He is also survived by his sisters, Cynthia Reyes, Velma Peña, and Vanesa Alejandra (Ismael) Peña; 6 nieces and 5...

MONTE ALTO – Everardo “Lalo” Pena, 56 passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1961 to Toribio Pena & Guadalupe Cerda in Mexico. Everardo is survived by his wife, Adriana Pena; sons, Usvaldo (Emily Duran) Pena, Everardo (Iris) Pena Garcia, Jr., Eduardo Pena, Rolando Pena, Ezequiel Pena, Ever Pena, Eric Pena, and Everardo Pena; daughters, Zulma Pena, Janeth Guadalupe (Concepcion Rodriguez) Pena, Adriana Pena, Lucinda...

EDCOUCH – George “Honey” Valdez, 50, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 5, 1967 to Gregorio & Diana Valdez in Chicago, IL. George is survived by his parents; wife, Christina Valdez; children, Kesha (Anthony Rubio) Valdez, Joey (Stephanie) Martinez, Roger Martinez, and Ellie Valdez. Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Dylan Rubio, Bailey Rubio, Kairo Martinez, Leuko Martinez, and Mila Martinez; brothers,...

LA VILLA – Raul Longoria, 50, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born July 27, 1967 to Eduardo B., Jr. & Teodora Longoria in Hereford, TX. Raul is survived by his mother; brother, Carlos Longoria; aunt, Ramona Guardiola; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father; and wife, M. Zalda P. Longoria. Viewing will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m....

EDCOUCH – Ana Leonor Baez de Cantu, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 5 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1968 to German and Maria Baez in Mexico. Ana is survived by her husband, Baltazar Cantu; parents; brothers, Francisco Javier (Veronica) Baez, German (Janeth) Baez, Jr., Ezequiel Baez; sisters, Claudia Baez, Patricia Baez, and Bianca Natalie Baez. Also surviving her are numerous nieces and nephew. Viewing will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 1:00...

LA VILLA – Guadalupe “Wally” Esperiqueta, Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence in La Villa. He was born October 16, 1944 to Guadalupe, Sr. & Petra Castillo Espericueta in Lakeview, TX. Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Ida Villarreal Esperiqueta; son, Juan Carlos (Jennifer Gracia) Esperiqueta; granddaughters, Jaymee Maria Esperiqueta, Madison Lea Esperiqueta, and Jayda Blancher Esperiqueta; and grandson, Orion Esperiqueta. Also surviving him are...

WESLACO – Ernesto Salazar, 86, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born October 12, 1931 to Santos & Maria De la Luz Salazar in Mexico. Ernesto is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Salazar; sons, Santos (Carolina) Salazar, Felimon Salazar, and Raul Salazar; daughters, Margarita (Jose Reyna) Salazar, Guadalupe (Ramon Bernal) Salazar, Raquel (Martin Ibarra) Salazar, Maria Salazar, and Delia Salazar; 32 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and...

LA VILLA – Gorge “Chore” Enrique Serna, 66, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born November 5, 1951 to Felipe & Juana Serna in Edcouch, TX. Gorge is survived by his sons, Robert (Paula Orozco) Bautista from Elsa, and Jorge Enrique Serna, Jr. from Edcouch; daughters, Joanna Nicole Serna from Weslaco, and Jeanette (Eric) Villalpando from Edcouch. He is also survived by his brothers, Guadalupe Serna from La Villa, Ricardo (Elvira)...

Elsa - Simona Rodriguez, 83, died peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her residence in Elsa. Simona was born May 5, 1935 to Regino and Concepcion Torres in Sinton, TX. She is survived by her husband, Heriberto Rodriguez, sons, Daniel (Julia) Rodriguez and David (Leticia) Rodriguez, and daughter, Arcelia (Santos) Ortiz. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24, from 1:00 p.m. to...

EDCOUCH – Margarita “Mage” Rodriguez, 57, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Rio Grande Regional in McAllen. She was born February 6, 1961 to Faustino & Viola Martinez in Edinburg, TX. Margarita is survived by her sons, Rogelio Rodriguez, Jr., Cristobal Rodriguez, and Jaime (Rosalinda Cerda) Rodriguez; daughters, Alexis Rodriguez and Felomena L. Rodriguez. Also surviving her are 6 grandchildren; father; brothers, Faustino Martinez, Jr., Reynaldo (Sylvia) Martinez,...

EDCOUCH – Eduardo Ivan Mendoza, 25, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Monte Alto. He was born May 15, 1992 to Cruz & Clara Mendoza in Mexico. Eduardo is survived by his wife, Perla Ramirez; son, Aaron Quintanilla; and sister, Clarisa Mendoza. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cardoza Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow at a later date.

MERCEDES – Sra. Raquel Estrada Garcia, falleció el sábado, 21 de abril 2018 en el hospital Knapp Medical Center en Weslaco, de la edad de 79. Sra. Garcia nació en México el 27 de noviembre 1938. Ella es sobrevivida por su esposo, el Sr. Antonio Garcia de Alamo, TX; hijos, Marco Antonio (Yolanda) Garcia de Donna, TX y Abran (Edith) Garcia de Weslaco, TX; e hija, Sandra Garcia de Mercedes, TX. Ella también es sobrevivida por su hermano, Jose Angel...

LA VILLA - Nicolas V. Serna, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born November 27, 1950 to Porfirio & Agapita Serna in Mexico. Nicolas is survived by his son, Nicolas Serna, Jr.; daughter, Mary Lou (Lupe) Garza; sisters, Lucila Serna, Olga Singleterry, and Lidia Serna; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Raquel R. Serna; parents; and brothers, Ricardo V. Serna and Humberto V....

MONTE ALTO – Donaldo "Don" Flores, 64, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his residence in Monte Alto. He was born October 25, 1953 to Doroteo Jr. and Felicidad Flores in Weslaco, TX. Don is survived by his brothers, Daniel (Hilda) Flores from Edinburg, TX, and David (Zonia) Flores from Monte Alto, TX; sisters, Diana (+David) Villegas from Austin, TX, Dolores (+Jose M.) Garza from Monte Alto, TX, Dahlia Silva from Edinburg, TX, and Dorothy (Edward) Cantu from...

EDCOUCH- Esteban Zuniga, 79, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born September 3, 1938 to Juan & Teresa Martinez in Donna, TX. Esteban is survived by his wife, Soledad Zuniga; brother, Bonifacio (Lydia) Zuniga; sisters, Janie Loya, Maria Zuniga, Antonia Martinez, and Beatriz Alvarez. Viewing will be held Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Viewing will continue Monday, April 16, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to...

ELSA – Silvina Jimenez, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. She was born April 30, 1927 to Antonio & Luisa Jimenez in Mexico. Silvina is survived by her sons, Jose D. (Silvia) Jimenez and Rene (Cynthia) Jimenez; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Francisco Jimenez; sister, Nicasia Dominguez; and numerous nephews and nieces. Viewing will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m....

ELSA – Elbia Rosa “More” Salinas, 75, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at McAllen Nursing Center. She was born August 8, 1942 to Joaquin & Carolina Rosa in Elsa, TX. Elbia is survived by her sons, Adrian (Magaly) Salinas and Omar (Myra) Salinas; daughters, Yvette Salinas and Dahlia Salinas (Wardell) Hoskins; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Herminia (Guadalupe) Mendiola and Ernestina (Rogelio) Mendiola; and numerous...

MERCEDES – Margarito S. Medrano, 67, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born June 10, 1950 to Francisco & Maria Medrano in Weslaco, TX. Margarito is survived by his wife, Josefina C. Medrano; daughters, Maria A. (Gabriel) Cansino, Monica (Robert) Molina, Sandra M. Medrano, Eve C. (Donovan) Nichols, and Sindy (Nate) Lopez. Also surviving him are 11 grandchildren; brothers, Inez Medrano, Martin Medrano, and Domingo Medrano; sister, Rosario...

Edcouch – Daniel Ocanas, Sr., 58, passed away March 29, 2018 in Port Mansfield. Daniel was born December 17, 1959 to Jose Guadalupe and Dominga “Minga” Ocanas. He was well known in the Delta Area as the owner of Mingas Barber Shop II. Danny's passion was serving his community, his family and friends, and he loved fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Ocanas, son, Daniel (Vicky Garza) Ocanas, Jr., and daughter, Anna Lee (Noe Alejandro) Flores; 6 grandchildren,...

WESLACO – Irma Leticia Munoz, 55, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born August 9, 1962 to Juan & Manuela Elissetche in Mexico. Irma is survived by her husband, Clemente Munoz; sons, Clemente Munoz, Jr.; daughters, Joanna (Jerry) Villarreal and Janie (Juan) Tamez; 6 grandchildren; mother; brothers, Juan Manuel Elissetche; Ernesto Elissetche, Oviel Elissetche, and Alberto Elissetche; and sister, Thelma Elissetche. She is preceded in...

EDCOUCH – Melinda Lee Zeedar, 39, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 4, 1979 to Costia Inga, III & Lucy Jane (Zeedar) Inga in Anchorage, Alaska. Melinda is survived by her husband, Jorge Gomez; children, Heather N. Gomez, Hannah L. Gomez, Jacque A. Bowie, Raphael B. Gomez, Teresa J. Gomez, Jorge D. Gomez, Elyssa M. Gomez, and Joshua J. Gomez; grandkids, Kalvin A. Knabel, Illiana A. Rodriguez, Adrian D. Rodriguez, Terrance J....

LA BLANCA – Amado G. Elizondo, 82, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 26, 1936 to Filomeno & Basilia Elizondo in Premont, TX Amado is survived by his wife, Aurora S. Elizondo; sons, Alonzo Elizondo, George Elizondo, and Amado Elizondo, Jr.; daughter, Mary Lou Cantu; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Antonia Garcia and Guadalupe Elizondo. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Jose Joel...

EDCOUCH – Miguel Montelongo, Jr., 62, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1955 to Miguel Sr. & Rosa Montelongo in Alma, Michigan. Miguel is survived by his daughters, Monica Condict and Maria Frazier; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Benjamin Montelongo, Baldemar Montelongo, and Valentin Montelongo; and sisters, Maria Solis, Maria Gaitan, Dalia Alvarado, Guillermina Montelongo, Janet Montelongo, Flor Montelongo, and Guadalupe Hernandez. He...

La Blanca – Oliel Villarreal, 52, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Shannon Medical in San Angelo, TX. He was born June 11, 1965 to Juan & Oralia Villarreal in Amherst, TX. Oliel is survived by his wife, Edna Ybarra; sons, Oliel Villarreal, Jr. and Juan Daniel Villarreal; daughters, Edna Danelle Villarreal and Clarissa D’nae Villarreal; and grandchildren, Shawn Villarreal, Alfredo Villarreal, Alicia Villarreal, and Judith Villarreal. He is preceded in death by his...

ELSA - San Juana Barco, 86, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Comfort House in McAllen. She was born December 10, 1931 to Bernadino & Tomasa Cano in MX. San Juana is survived by her sons, Estevan (Maria Olga) Barco, Adan Barco, Juan Cruz Barco, Arnulfo (Celia) Barco, Cristobal (Norma) Barco, and Arnaldo (Annette) Barco; daughters, Guadalupe Barco and Consuelo Barco. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ponciano Barco; sons, Noe Barco, Reyes Barco, Mario Sixto Barco,...

ELSA - Raul Garcia Perez, 77, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in Mexico. He was born August 24, 1940 to Pablo Mayorga and Consuelo Perez in Mexico. Raul is survived by his wife, Lucia Lopez Hernandez; sons, Juan Martinez, Julian Garcia, Agustin Garcia, Daniel Ojeda, Oscar Garcia, and Raul Garcia; daughters, Carmen Martinez, Consuelo Garcia, Raquel Garcia, Sagrario Garcia, Luz Adriana Garcia, and Gabriela Garcia. He is preceded in death by his parents. Viewing will be held...

Elsa - Layla Urbina, infant, was born and died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Layla's surviving parents are Jason A. and Felicia Urbina. She is also survived by her brothers, Matthew J. and Luke A. Urbina, and sister Hailey J. Urbina. At the family's request, cremation services will be performed at a later date.  

ELSA – Leon Reyes, 93, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1925 to Ignacio & Jovita Reyes in Lancaster, TX. Leon is survived by his sons, Alonzo (Lois) Reyes and Arnoldo (Ruth) Reyes; and grandchildren, Vincent Leon Reyes, Victoria Porrit, Nathaniel Derik Reyes, and Katelyn Reyes. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Isabel Reyes. Viewing will be held Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...

La Villa - Mr. Ezekiel Ramos, Jr. ,71, died peacefully Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. He was born September 15, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Ezekiel and Maria Elida Ramos. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe C. Ramos; sons, Juan Ramos, Rene (Angie) Castillo, Noe (Melissa Cantu) Castillo; daughters, Marisol Ramos, Elsa Ramos, and Noelia (Tony) Martinez. He is also survived by his brothers, Jorge and Adiel Maldonado, and sisters, Linda Sanchez, Norma (Juan) Loredo, and...

Elsa - Dee Rodriguez, 37, died suddenly March 3, 2018 near Hwy 88 in Elsa. Dee was born March 30, 1980 in Weslaco. Dee graduated from Edcouch-Elsa in 1998. She is survived by her parents, Leonel and Olga Rodriguez. She is also survived by her brothers, Jose Alfredo Rodriguez, and Albert (R.C.) Salinas, Jr. Also surviving her are her nieces, Katrina Ramirez, Katherine Salinas, Klarissa Salinas, Adrian Salinas and other nieces and nephews. Viewing/Visitation will be Wednesday,...

Frisco/Edcouch, TX Miguel "Mike" Ozuna, 44, passed away suddenly at his residence in Frisco, TX. Mike was born February 4, 1974 in Weslaco to Teofilo and Castula (Gonzalez) Ozuna. Mike graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1992. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History at Sam Houston State University in Houston in 1997. Mike's work history included his position as Director of Human Resources (HR) for Weslaco (1999-2005), Director of HR in Cedar Park, TX (2005-2016),...

ELSA – Juanita Perez, 87, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1930 to Felipe & Leonor Perez in Mercedes, TX. Juanita is survived by her son, Jose Luis Frogosa; daughter, Diana Wyant; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Nicolas Perez and Marcelino Perez; sisters, Natividad Guerrero, Santos Rodriguez, and Maria Angela Cantu. She is preceded in death by her parents.  Cremation will be held at a later date.

LA BLANCA – Juan Francisco Villanueva, 43, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Carlsbad, NM. He was born July 31, 1974 to Benjamin & Maria Villanueva. Juan us survived by wife, Maria Guadalupe Villanueva; son, Oscar Edwardo; daughters, Abigail (Carlos) Rodriguez, and Zuleima Villanueva. He is also survived by one grandchild; brothers, Margarito Villanueva, Jesus Villanueva, and Gerardo Villanueva; sisters, Irma Flores, Blanca De Leon, and Olga Garcia. Viewing will be held...

Mission/La Villa Mrs. Marcos “Maco” Hernandez, 73, passed away to be with the Lord Friday February 23, 2018. She was born November 4, 1944 to Ramon and Ignacia Gonzalez, in Lyford. Maco is survived by her son, Enrique (Tania) Hernandez. She is also survived by her brothers, Guadalupe, Ignacio, Julio, Miguel, Juan, Federico and Salvador Gonzalez. She is also survived by her sisters, Maria Lourdes Ramirez and Sulema Hill. She leaves two grandchildren and numerous nephews and...

MERCEDES – Ramon A. Rojas, 60, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born September 22, 1957 to Simon & San Juana Rojas in Mexico. Ramon is survived by his wife, Maria De Jesus Rojas; son, Adolfo Rojas; daughters, Dulce Rojas and Aleli Rojas. Also surviving him are 3 grandchildren; brother, Jose German Rojas; and sisters, Guadalupe Rojas, Nicolasa Rojas, Antonia Rojas, and Manuela Rojas. He is preceded in death by his...

EDCOUCH – Pedro Ibarra Hernandez, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born January 31, 1935 to Serapio & Maximina Hernandez in Mexico. Pedro is survived by his wife, Delia Hernandez; sons, Pedro Hernandez, Jr.; daughters, San Juanita Coronado and Olga Lidia Hernandez. Also surviving him are 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Erasmo Garcia; sisters, Santos Garcia, Rebecca Martinez, and Ofelia Rivera. He is preceded in...

Donna -  Virginia Alvarez died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco. Virginia was born December 7, 1950 to Apolonio and Catalina Valdez in Mexico. She is survived by her husband Gerardo Alvarez, sons, Omar (Perla) Martinez and Miguel Angel (Guadalupe) Alvarez, and nine grandchildren. Virginia is also survived by her brother, Rogelio Valdez. At her family’s request, cremation will be done at a later date.

Graciela Cuéllar, 92, died peacefully February 9, 2018, at her residence in north Mercedes. She was born May 1, 1925 to Clemente and Francisca Ramos in Mexico. Graciela is preceded in death by her loving husband, Heriberto Cuéllar, Sr.; sons, Sergio and Rolando Cuéllar, and daughter, Olga Cuéllar; and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Homer R., Heriberto, Jr., Javier, and Joel Cuéllar; and daughters, Idalia Diaz, Rosemary Mitchell, and Norma Linda...

ELSA – Jose Luis “Pepe” Cortina, 68, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at McAllen Heart Hospital. He was born January 13, 1950 to Jose & Luisa Cortina in Edcouch, TX. Jose is survived by his wife, Juana Estela Cortina; sons, Jose Luis (Paris) Cortina, Angel G. (Angela) Cortina, Diego Cortina; daughters, Julia A. (Oscar) Cortina, Erica (Steve) Garza, and Deborah L. (Phillip) Cortina. Also surviving him are 23 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Abel...

ELSA – Jesus Diaz, 95, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born February 8, 1922 to Manuel Diaz and Savina Marin in Mexico. Jesus is survived by his sons, Daniel Diaz, Jesse Diaz, Antonio Diaz, Jose Diaz, Baldomero Diaz, and Guadalupe Diaz; daughters, Maria de Jesus Fuentes, Sylvia D. Segovia, Esperanza Diaz, and Consuelo Diaz Cruz; step-children, Braulio Valle and Noemi Valle; 5 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren.  He is preceded...

AUSTIN – Emily Martinez Garza, 36, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her residence in Austin. She was born July 3, 1981 to Carlos Martinez and Belinda Tijerina in Weslaco. Emily is survived by her sons, Kaleb Sean Garza, Marcus Garza, Leonardo Martinez, Jr., and Mathew Martinez; brothers, Carlos Martinez, Jr., Eloy Martinez, and Samuel Martinez; sister, Erika Martinez; and granddaughter, Payton Lynn Garza. Viewing will be held Friday, February 9, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Infant Leila Marie Salinas was born and went with our Lord January 26, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Emilio J. Salinas and Linda Salas. She is survived by her parents, brother, Arnold Jacob Flores, and sister, Amaryllis Victoria Flores. Leila Marie will have graveside services Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Edinburg, with service by Enrique Rodriguez.

ELSA – Guadalupe C. Juarez, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born September 6, 1952 to Jose R. & Dominga Juarez in Elsa. Guadalupe is survived by his two former spouses, Blanca C. Juarez & Martha C. Lopez; daughters, Irma Rodriguez, Monica Juarez, Melissa Espericueta, and Annett Avalos. Also surviving him are 5 grandchildren; sisters, Janie Rodriguez and Ramona Villanueva. He is preceded in death by his parents. Guadalupe was...