Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

San Juan - Juan Maldonado, 70, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence in San Juan, TX. He was born January 27, 1951 to Rogelio and Ramona Maldonado in Laredo, TX. Juan served in the U.S. Army. After his enlistment, he worked as a salesman in the automotive industry. He is survived by his wife, Maria Luis Maldonado; sons,...

Jul 13, 2021

Edcouch-Elsa - Rene Villarreal, 49, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at McAllen Nursing Center in McAllen. He was born May 17, 1972 in Weslaco, TX to Ramon Torres, Jr. and Enedina Villarreal. Rene graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1990. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, fulfilling his lifelong dream. Although he served briefly in the Marine Corp, he was...

Jul 10, 2021

La Villa - Ramon G. Rios, Jr., 69, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born November 1, 1951 in Hale Center, TX to Ramon G. and Ernestina Rios. Ramon worked many years as a supervisor for North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. He was also a diehard Cowboys fan. Ramon is survived...

Jul 7, 2021

Elsa - Rolando Garza, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his sister's Elvia (Benito) Rodriguez residence, surrounded by his sisters and brothers. He was born January 20, 1957 to Juan, Sr. and Maria Mercado Garza in Elsa, Texas. Rolando enlisted in the United States Army in 1976; he proudly served his country. Rolando is survived by his son, Ray Garza; sisters, Elvia...

Jul 5, 2021

Edcouch-Elsa - David Martinez, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, July 5, 2021 at his residence in Edcouch, TX. He was born July 25, 1963 to Ramon Martinez and Bertha Vasquez Martinez in Donna, TX. David worked as a truck driver in the produce industry. Although David was short is stature, he was regarded as "Super Dave"...

Jul 2, 2021

Edcouch – Oralia R. Segura, 82, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at her residence in Edcouch, TX. She was born March 21, 1939 to Eduardo and Margarita Ramirez Rodriguez in Weslaco, TX. Oralia is survived by her daughter, Sonia Vallejo; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and brother, Arturo Rodriguez. Oralia is preceded in death by her husband, Marcial Segura; daughter, Sylvia De La Fuente; parents,...

Jun 29, 2021

Elsa - Velma Pena, 41, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born April 30, 1980 to Arturo Peña and Consuelo Alegria in Weslaco, TX. Velma is survived by her fiancé, Robert Romero; sons, Luz Darrian Madrigal, Miguel Damian Madrigal and Jake Adrian Madrigal; daughter, Daniella Aleena Madrigal. Also surviving her are her parents, Arturo Peña and...

Jun 28, 2021

Edinburg - Maria N. Ibarra, 59, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1961 to Simone and Juanita Gonzalez in Weslaco, TX. Maria is survived by her sons, Abraham Rodriguez and Angel Ibarra; daughters, Vanessa Escamilla, Arlene Ochoa, and Gloria N. Ibarra; and six grandchildren. Also surviving her are one...

Jun 25, 2021

Edinburg - Ismael “Smiley” Aguilar, 61, passed away to be with our Lord June 25, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas. He was born June 9, 1960 to Hilario and Maria Rita Aguilar in Edcouch, Texas. Ismael enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corp and obtained the rank of Sargeant. He went on to study IT...

Jun 24, 2021

Edcouch – Arthur Rios, Jr., 75, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born July 16, 1945 to Arthur, Sr. and Cresenciana Rios in Boling, TX. Arthur had a Masters in engineering and worked many years for Shell Oil Company. He is survived by his wife, Delisia Trevino Rios; daughters, Laura Rios-Wals, Melissa...

Jun 23, 2021

Edcouch - Dominga Ventura, 93, passed away June 23, 2021 at her residence in Edcouch, TX. She was born May 12, 1928 to Juan and Rosa Ibarra. She is survived by her sons, Juan (Estefana) Ventura, Felipe (†Maria Carmen T.) Ventura, Lorenzo (San Juanita) Ventura, Rosalio (Rosa Maria) Ventura, and Jose (Raquel) Ventura; daughters, Maria Guadalupe (†Rogelio) Ramos, Rosa (†Jose) Baltazar,...

Jun 21, 2021

Edcouch, TX - David G. Padilla, 50, passed away June 21, 2021 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. David was born March 5, 1971 to Arcadio, Jr. and Guadalupe Padilla in Weslaco, TX. David had a passion for teaching, serving as an educator for many years for Edcouch-Elsa ISD and Monte Alto ISD. David is survived by his wife, Idalia Cuellar Padilla; father, Arcadio Padilla, Jr.; sisters, Ana Padilla...

Jun 20, 2021

Monte Alto, TX - Lowell Elsworth Saunders, 89, passed away peacefully June 20, 2021 at Retama Manor in Raymondville. Lowell was born April 19, 1932 to John Clifford and Agnes Saunders in Hanley, Minnesota. Lowell was self-employed in the furniture business. Before being self-employed, Lowell enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corp, reaching the rank of Staff...

Jun 19, 2021

Weslaco - Josefina Hernandez, 75, passed away at her residence in Weslaco, TX. She was born March 19, 1946 to Guadalupe Rodriguez and Victoria Arriaga in La Villa, TX. She is survived by her daughters, Francisca (Pedro) Gutierrez and Gloria Villegas; fifteen grandchildren; brother, Frank Zamora; and sisters, Catarina Rodriguez, Noelia Gutierrez, Blanca Zamora, Victoria Zamora and Leandra Lopez. She is preceded in...

Jun 13, 2021

Elsa - Alexsandre Jon "AJ" Beltran, 36, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1985 to Sandra Beltran in Weslaco, TX. He is survived by his son, James Beltran; daughter, Daisy D. Beltran; father, Everardo Rangel; sisters, Cassandra Olivia Rangel and Sabrina Eve Rangel. Alexsandre is also survived by three nephews and numerous, aunts, uncles and cousins.  He is...

Jun 3, 2021

Santa Rosa - Rogelio Yanez, Jr., 53, passed away peacefully June 3, 2021 at his residence in Santa Rosa. He was born April 27, 1968 to Rogelio, Sr. and Guadalupe Yanez in Harlingen, TX. Rogelio loved watching all sports, especially his favorite NFL football team, the New Orleans Saints. He is survived by his wife, Ida Lopez Yanez; sons,  Anthony Morales and Johnny...

May 23, 2021

Elsa - Paula Trevino, 94, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence in Elsa, TX. She was born July 24, 1926 to Pedro and Margarita Zepeda, in Ricardo, TX. Paula is survived by her children, Javier Trevino, San Juanita (Apolonio Erasmo) Martinez, Estela (Daniel) Ruiz, and Elisa Trevino; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Adan Zepeda, Abel Zepeda,...

May 17, 2021

Mercedes - Ezequiel Rodriguez, 74, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born September 21, 1946 to Roberto, Sr. and Aurora Rodriguez, in Elsa, TX. Ezequiel is survived by his wife, Juanita Rodriguez; sons Michael (Angie) Rodriguez and Kevin Rodriguez; daughters, Lisa Jurado, Teresa (David) Garcia, Melissa (Albert) Rodriguez, Melinda Rodriguez, and Sharon...

May 15, 2021

La Villa - Alfonso "El Indio" De Anda passed away suddenly in La Villa. Alfonso was originally from Torreon Mexico. Everyone knew him as "El Indio." He was very private when it came to his family, so not much is known about them. He chose to live his life his way, very simple. He loved to watch novelas on tv, listen to...

May 14, 2021

Edinburg - Baby Zariah Faith Hernandez, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mission Regional Medical Center. She was born May 14, 2021 to Gino Cruz and Angelita Hernandez in Mission, TX. Baby Zariah is survived by her parents; brothers, Daniel Josiah Hernandez and Isaac Ray Hernandez; and sister, Nevaeh Grace Hernandez.

Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, May...