Obituaries

Aug 3, 2020

Weslaco – Elva Ybarra, 78, passed away August 3, 2020 at Solara Hospital in McAllen, TX. She was born June 25, 1941 to Rafael and Guadalupe Villalpando in Elsa. Elva worked as a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) for many years. She is survived by her sons, Jose Ricardo Ybarra (Alva), Juan Antonio Ybarra; daughters, Delia Solis (Jose), Olga Ybarra...

Jul 30, 2020

Weslaco - Cesar Guadalupe Martinez. 56, falleció el 30 de julio de 2020 en McAllen Medical Center. César nació el 13 de abril de 1964, hijo de Guadalupe y María Teresa Martínez. Le sobreviven su esposa, Evangelina Martinez; hijo, Angel Martinez; e hija, Janett González. También le sobreviven su madre, Maria Teresa Martinez; hermanos, Saúl, Sergio, Alfredo y Julio Martínez; hermanas, San Juana...

Jul 30, 2020

Weslaco – Ernesto Flores, 51 años, falleció el 30 de julio de 2020 en Valley Baptist Medical Center en Harlingen. Ernesto nació el 17 de agosto de 1968 en México, hijo de Ernesto y Zulema Flores. Le sobrevive su esposa Elisa Aydee Flores; hijos, Ernesto Vicente, Raúl Ezequiel y Emilio Flores; y su hija, Virginia Aydee Flores. También le sobreviven su hermano, Raúl Flores,...

Jul 29, 2020

La Villa - Avelia Hernandez, 76, passed away July 29, 2020 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Avelia was born May 27, 1944 to Jose de Jesus and Cleotilde Diaz in La Villa. She is survived by her sons, Jesus (Cammie) Diaz, Saul (Candida) Hernandez, and daughter, Sandra (Raymond) Arispe. She is also survived by her brothers, Rodolfo Diaz and Aaron Diaz; sisters, Consuelo...

Jul 28, 2020

McAllen/Brownsville - Antonio “Tony” Olivares, Sr., 83, went into the hands of the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2020 at Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare in Pharr, Texas. Born in Los Angeles, California on May 14, 1937, “Tony” moved to Brownsville, Texas at the age of four. After graduating from Brownsville High School in 1955, he promptly enlisted...

Jul 28, 2020

Edcouch - Jesus "Chuy" Roman, Jr., 61, passed away July 21, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1959 to Jesus and Maria Matilde Roman. Chuy worked at several jobs as a security guard, and most recently as a cook for ten years for LeeRoy's Chicken and Burgers. He was considered an avid newspaper reader and knew...

Jul 24, 2020

Monte Alto - Delfino Manuel Cortez, 72, passed away July 24, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Delfino was born December 24, 1947 to Severino and Ofelia Cortez. Delfino worked many years as a custodian for local school districts. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Cortez; sons, Delfino Manuel Cortez, Jr., Fabian Cortez, Pedro (Rebecca Salinas) Cortez, Delvis (Veronica)...

Jul 23, 2020

Elsa - Roberto "Robert" Ledesma, 65, passed away July 23, 2020 at his residence. Robert was born December 15, 1954 in Edcouch to Epifanio and Angelita Ledesma, and was raised by Maria Conger, whom he call Mom. Robert was well-known in his community as a self-employed Master plumber. He is survived by his ex-wife, Linda Ledesma, son, Joshua De Leon,...

Jul 22, 2020

Jose Luis Garay, Sr. was born September 11, 1946 to Felix and Maria Garay in Cedral, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He passed away July 22, 2020 at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Antonia Ochoa. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Maria Elba Garay, his brother,...

Jul 18, 2020

La Villa - Jose Eloy Vela, 66, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Jose Eloy was born October 5, 1953 to Alfredo and Andrea Vela in Mexico. He is survived by his brother, Manuel Vallejo, sister, San Juanita Perez, and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Andrea Vela....

Jul 15, 2020

Elsa - Roberto Zuniga, de 63 años, murió el miércoles 15 de julio de 2020 en el Centro Médico Knapp de Weslaco. Roberto nació el 8 de octubre de 1956 en México, hijo de José Pilar y María de Jesús Zuniga. Roberto trabajó como carpintero en la industria de la construcción. Su familia y amigos lo echarán de menos. Le...

Jul 15, 2020

Elsa – Steven Rivera, Sr. 49, passed away July 15, 2020 in Springfield, MO. He was born on November 26, 1970 to Manuel R. and Gloria E. Rivera. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also enjoyed tinkering with care. Steven is survived by his wife, Rosalva "Rosie" V. Rivera; sons, Steven T. Rivera, Jr. and Eleazar Fuentes; daughters,...

Jul 14, 2020

Weslaco – Cecilio Navarro, 73, passed away July 14, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Micro Hospital in Weslaco. Cecilio was born November 22, 1946 to Natividad and Maria Navarro in Mexico. He was a local mechanic, and will be missed by his family and friends. Cecilio is survived by sons; Cecilio Navarro, Jr., Joe (Maria Guadalupe) Navarro; daughters,...

Jul 13, 2020

Mercedes/Edcouch - Emilio V. Islas, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully July 13, 2020 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Emilio was born October 2, 1932 in Weslaco to Emilio, Sr. and Esther Islas. Emilio served in the U.S. Army, attained the rank of Corporal, and served overseas in Korea. After his service, Emilio worked locally as a Tax...

Jul 12, 2020

La Villa – Juan Lopez, 64, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence in La Villa. He was born December 3, 1955 to Guillermo and Elena Lopez in Mercedes.

Juan is survived by his mother, Elena Lopez; brothers, Jose Guillermo (Karla) Lopez, Jr., Hector Lopez, Rolando Lopez, Jose Raul Lopez, and Ubaldo Lopez; sisters, Rosa...

Jul 12, 2020

La Villa - Teodora "Lola" Longoria, 85, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1935 to Encarnacion Jr. and Guadalupe Guardiola in La Villa.

Teodora is survived by her son, Carlos Longoria; sister, Constancia Valdez; and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 10, 2020

Edcouch – Rosalinda “Rosa” S. Ramos, 65, passed away July 10, 2020 after a courageous fight against cancer. Rosa was born June 20,1955 to Agustin and Leona Sandoval in Edcouch. Rosa was employed by Edcouch-Elsa ISD as a bus driver for many years. She is remembered as “a beautiful soul”, “a fine lady”, and “a great pleasure just knowing...

Jul 8, 2020

La Villa - Aurelia Perez Cantu, 95, passed away peacefully July 8, 2020 at her residence in La Villa. Aurelia was born November 12, 1924 to Eugenio and Alejandra Perez in Mercedes. She is survived by her children: Juan (Yolanda) Cantu, Noe (Berta) Cantu, Onesimo Cantu, Maria Guadalupe Cantu, Zulema Cantu, Magdalena "Maggie" Cantu, and Timotea "Timmie" Cantu; 27 grandchildren; 57 great...

Jul 7, 2020

Monte Alto - Homero "Buddy" Cardenas, 51, passed away peacefully July 7, 2020 at his Monte Alto residence. He was born December 21, 1968 to German and Amelia Cardenas in Beeville, TX. He is survived by his son, Javier Francisco Cardenas; brothers, German (Norma) Cardenas, Jr., Eduardo Cardenas, and Juan Cardenas (Priscilla); and sisters, Alma (Marcos) Flores, Linda Cardenas (Johnny...

Jul 7, 2020

Edcouch - Nora Maria Cano, 43, passed away suddenly July 7, 2020 at Valley Baptist Micro Hospital in Weslaco. Nora was born April 3, 1977 to Guadalupe and Maria de la Paz Ramos in Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Jose Luis Cano; sons, Silvano Cano and Jose Luis Cano, Jr.; daughters, Justine Cano (Deni Arevalo) and Amely Cano; and...