Obituaries

Dec 18, 2020

Weslaco - Reyes Cedillo, Sr., 92, died peacefully December 18, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Reyes was born January 6, 1928 to Ignacio and Isabel Cedillo in Weslaco. He worked as a construction worker and helped pave many roads in the Rio Grande Valley. He also spent many years working as an agricultural worker. Reyes is survived by...

Dec 16, 2020

Edinburg - Agustin Garcia, 92, passed away, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence in Edinburg. Agustin was born August 28, 1928 to Agustin and Guadalupe Garcia in Mexico. He is survived by his daughters Rosa Gonzalez and and Maria Ozuna. Also surviving him are 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Agustin is preceded in death by his son, Arturo...

Dec 15, 2020

Elsa - Jose Luis Lopez passed away December 15, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Jose Luis was born December 27, 1959 to Martin and Ignacia V. Lopez in Edcouch. He worked in various restaurants as a cook. He is survived by his father, Martin Lopez; brothers, Martin Lopez, Jr., and Chris Salazar; sisters, Maria Elena Cruz, Irene Martinez, Juanita Salazar...

Dec 12, 2020

Edcouch – Jack Nicholas Chavez, 32, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born April 2, 1988 to Gilbert Chavez and Leticia Davila in Weslaco. Jack was raised by his grandmother, Maria Elida Davila. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Garcia; son, Daylan Cuellar; daughters, Debra Salamantes, and Alizea Villa; his...

Dec 11, 2020

Elsa - Raul Franco, 92, entered Eternal Rest with our Lord, Friday, December 11, 2020 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born October 25, 1928 to Raul, Sr. and Eulogia Franco in Mexico. Raul worked most of his life in the construction industry. He is survived by his son Javier (Irma) Franco from Elsa. Also surviving him are...

Dec 10, 2020

Edcouch – Julian Vaiz, Jr., 70, entered Eternal Life December 10, 2020 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born to Julian, Sr. and Andrea Vaiz in Edcouch. Julian worked many years as a Sugar Boiler for the local Sugar Mill in Santa Rosa. He is survived by his mother, Andrea Vaiz; son, Julian Vaiz, III; and daughters, Rachel...

Dec 7, 2020

Edcouch – Maria Esther Elizondo, 67, entered into eternal rest Monday, December 7, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born September 30, 1953 to Federico and Manuela Enriquez in el Campo, TX. She is survived by her daughters, Erica (Miguel Garcia) Elizondo; Monica (Guillermo) Hernandez; and five grandchildren. Also surviving her are her parents, Federico and...

Dec 5, 2020

San Antonio/Edcouch - Leovardo Flores Puente, 67, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on April 13, 1953 to Salvador and Herminia Flores Puente in Edinburg, TX. As a young man, Leovardo was an ironworker, until he was severly injured in 1974. Because of his injuries, he became a quadriplegic for...

Nov 29, 2020

Edcouch – Adalberto “Bobby” Martinez, 83, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Harlingen Nursing and Rehab. in Harlingen. He was born January 7, 1937 to Nestor and Maria Dolores Martinez in Edcouch. He served in U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Adalberto is survived by his sons, Adalberto Martinez, Jr. and Miguel (Candace) Martinez; and his brothers, Manuel (Renee)...

Nov 29, 2020

La Villa – San Juana Saldivar, 81, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her La Villa residence. She was born June 24, 1939 to  Nicolas and Maria Garza in Mercedes. She is survived by her children: Israel (Rosalinda) Saldivar, Jr., Jorge (Sylvia) Saldivar, Adan Saldivar, Jose Luis Saldivar, Rosa Linda (Richard) McCan, Jaime Saldivar, David (Connie) Saldivar, and...

Nov 20, 2020

Our beloved Daniel “Danny” Ramos was born the seventh child of Guadalupe and Maria De La Paz Ramos, on April 11, 1979, in Edinburg, Texas and was called home by his heavenly father on Friday, November 20, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his; mother, Maria De La Paz Ramos and sister, Nora Maria Cano. He is survived...

Nov 17, 2020

Progreso – José Miguel Ibarra Montes, 37, falleció el martes 17 de noviembre de 2020 en Mercedes. Nació el 5 de abril de 1983, hijo de Francisco Ibarra Vásquez y Juana María Ibarra en México. A José le sobrevive su esposa, Maricruz García; hija, Ana Sofía Maricruz Ibarra; padres, Francisco Ibarra Vásquez y Juana María Ibarra. También le sobreviven sus hermanos, Gerardo...

Nov 13, 2020

Edcouch - Juan Zamorano, 79, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born May 15, 1941 to Lucio and Melchora Zamorano in Mexico. Juan is survived by his sons, Jerardo (Brenda) Zamorano, Javier (Patricia) Zamorano, David (Perla) Zamorano, Daniel Zamorano, Lucio (Diana) Zamorano, and Juan R. (Norma) Zamorano; daughters, Nora (Juan) Zamora and...

Nov 9, 2020

Edcouch – Adan Izaguirre, Jr., 33, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born August 18, 1987 to Adan Izaguirre, Sr. and Maria Machuca in Harlingen, TX. Adan's occupation was caregiver in the health industry. Adan is survived by his wife, Margarita Ontiveros; sons, Jeremiah Izaguirre, Lee J’von Izaguirre, and Jesus Izaguirre; daughters, Monique...

Nov 7, 2020

La Villa - Carlos Perez, 54, passed away peacefully at his residence in La Villa. Carlos was well-known in La Villa and the entire Delta Area since he was elected and served as Mayor of La Villa. Carlos enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and cooking outdoors. He was charasmatic and many enjoyed his company. He will be missed. Carlos...

Nov 5, 2020

Elsa – Estela Garcia, 89, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1931 to Elias and Ester Rodriguez. Estela is survived by her sons, Juan Angel Garcia, Everardo Garcia, Jose Gerardo Garcia, and Jose Luis Garcia; daughters, Esther Garcia, Enedina Garcia, Maria S. Garcia, and Estela Garcia; 29 grandchildren, 67...

Nov 4, 2020

Elsa - Erlinda Martinez, 59, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born July 30, 1961 to Benito and Dominga Martinez in Fowler, California. Erlinda worked in Law Enforcement as a Correction Officer. She is survived by her son, Jose Jacinto (Rosalinda) Nunez; daughter, Mariana Martinez (Daniel Padilla, Jr.); and nine grandchildren....

Oct 31, 2020

La Villa – Juana Elizabeth Luna, 58, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at McAllen Heart Hospital. She was born March 4, 1962 to Angelina Garcia in Progreso, MX.

Juana is survived by her former spouse, Leonardo Reyes Luna; sons, Juan (Joanna) Luna and Jose Luna; brother, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr.; sister, Marisol Garcia; 3 nephews and 2...

Oct 28, 2020

La Villa - Mary Garza, 45, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1975 to Jose and Sofia Garza in Weslaco. Mary is survived by her sons, Alonzo (Angelica) Perez, Jr. and Andres Alonzo Perez; daughters, Andrea M. (Matthew) Hernandez, Annette M. (Marc) Cano, and Amanda Marie Perez; 7 grandchildren; brothers,...

Oct 24, 2020

Weslaco – Daniel Mall, 71, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born April 12, 1949 to Labhu and Isri Mall in India.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Ranjana Mall; son, Steven (Rachel) Mall; daughters, Janet (Cornelius) Masih and Namrata (Jim) Justin; 3 grandchildren; brother, Chaman Lal Mall;...