Obituaries

May 26, 2020

Elsa - Armando Gomez, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born April 19, 1939 to Jose Angel and Mauricia Silva Gomez in Mexico.

Armando is survived by his wife, Alicia S. Gomez; son, Jorge Armando (Maria Luisa Juarez) Gomez; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Also surviving him are...

May 25, 2020

Mercedes - Paula R. Reyes, 83, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 23, 1937 to Pedro Rivera and Margarita Salazar in Corpus Christi, TX.

Paula is survived by her sons, Reynaldo (Maria Vallejo) Reyes, Jr., Ricardo Reyes (Jose Gonzalez), Roel Reyes (Joe Fish), and Rafael (Elsa) Reyes;...

May 23, 2020

Elsa - Jose Victor Zavala, 81, entered eternal rest Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Joe was born April 6, 1939 to Victor and Marciana Zavala in Elsa, TX. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Zavala; parents; sisters, Guadalupe (Lupe) Guzman, Rafaela (Fela) Zavala and Norfilia Lopez; and brother, Martin Zavala. He is survived by his...

May 19, 2020

Mercedes – Juan Martinez, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Mid-Valley Nursing Home in Mercedes. He was born October 12, 1929 to Zeferino Martinez and Maria Efren Toledo in Mexico.

Juan is survived by his brother, Agustin (Carmen) Martinez; sisters, Dolores Martinez, and Enedina Martinez; numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by...

May 18, 2020

Our loving Mama’s Sunset was on Monday, May 18, 2020, and is now in the presence of her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She has joined our precious Dad, Juan (Johnnie) L. Gutierrez and our loving brothers, Johnnie Gutierrez Jr., and Ricky G. Gutierrez, in a constant and never ending celebration in Heaven.

Her Sunrise into this...

May 9, 2020

Alamo – Christopher Ramon Espinoza, 28, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Minnesota. He was born November 26, 1991 to Juan Espinoza and Yvonne Lopez Espinoza in Weslaco. Christopher is survived by his parents; brother, Johnny (April) Espinoza; sister, Krystal Espinoza; 4 nephews and 1 niece.

Viewing will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 1:00...

May 8, 2020

Edcouch-Elsa - Odulia (Lulo) Sustaita Ramos, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence May 8, 2020. Odulia was born April 21, 1934 to Jesús and Francisca Sustaita in Edcouch. She is survived by her children, Silvia Ramos, Velia Ramos, Sulema Ramos Padilla, and Rebecca Ramos, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Lulo is also survived by her siblings:...

May 1, 2020

Mercedes-Vicente Martin Sanchez, de 56 años, falleció el 1 de mayo de 2020 en el Citizen Medical Hospital de Victoria, TX. Vicente nació el 27 de julio de 1963 en McAllen, TX, hijo de Seferino y María Luisa Sanchez. Vicente, con su Licencia de Conducir Comercial trabajo en la industria del transporte. Le sobrevive su esposa, María de Jesús...

Apr 25, 2020

Weslaco-Juan Vicente Reyes, 66, passed away April 25, 2020 at Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab in Mercedes. Juan was born February 28, 1954 to Santos and Guadalupe Reyes in Weslaco, TX. Juan worked many years for the City of Weslaco Public Works Department. Juan is survived by his step-father, Roberto M. Perez; brother, William (Margarita) Chapa; and sisters, Rita...

Apr 23, 2020

Mercedes – Sonia Rangel, 52, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born August 22, 1967 to Juan and Bernarda Mendez in Mexico. Sonia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sonia is survived by her husband, Jesus Rangel; sons, Jesus (Norma) Rangel Mendez, and Samuel (Adriana) Rangel; daughters,...

Apr 23, 2020

Edcouch - Fernando "Fred" Guerrero, 62, passed away April 23, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Fred was born July 9, 1957 to Alejandro and Juanita Guerrero in Mercedes, TX. Fred worked various jobs including bricklaying and for a local glass installation company. He was well knowed and liked by many.

He is survived by his...

Apr 20, 2020

La Villa – Enrique Julian Guajardo, Jr., 23, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 in Michigan. He was born December 15, 1996 to Enrique J. Guajardo, Sr. and Nohemi Trejo in Weslaco.

Enrique is survived by his parents; brothers, Eric Guajardo, Jayce Leandro, Armani Guajardo, and Jake Chavez; and sisters, Eliza Guajardo, Jaylynn Leandro, Jenevie Leandro, Mariah Guajardo,...

Apr 16, 2020

Monte Alto – Elida G. Pineda, 81, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born August 6, 1938 to Nicolas and Angelita Gonzalez in La Villa. Elida is survived by her son, Juan Jose Pineda; daughter, Margie Pineda; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arturo Gonzalez, Realnulfo Gonzalez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Jr., and Ricardo...

Apr 16, 2020

Elsa - Maria Zamora Martinez, 73, passed away April 16, 2020, at Comfort House in McAllen. Maria was born March 14, 1947 to Martin and Domitila Zamora in Mexico. Maria worked as a seamstress for a local sewing company. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa.

Maria is survived by her brother,...

Apr 13, 2020

Santa Rosa - Joe Luis Leal, Jr., 21, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his residence in Santa Rosa. He was born September 22, 1998 to Joe Luis Leal, Sr. and Sofia Fonseca in Harlingen. Joe is survived by his father; brothers, Luis Leal and Enrique Leal; sisters, Elena Leal, Amanda Leal, Jessica Lynch, and Desiree Lynch; maternal grandmother,...

Mar 29, 2020

Edinburg - Miguel Angel Vásquez, de 34 años, falleció el domingo 29 de marzo de 2020 en McAllen Medical Center. Nació el 1 de octubre de 1985 en México, hijo de Roberto Vázquez y Lina Ruiz.

A Miguel le sobrevive su esposa, Andrea Vanessa Báez; hijos, Miguel Angel Vásquez y Alder Mateo Vásquez; padres; hermanos, Daniel Vázquez...

Mar 28, 2020

Elsa – Juan S. Rodriguez, 70, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. He was born November 11, 1949 to Guillermo and Guadalupe Rodriguez in Rio Bravo, Tamps. Juan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Oralia Rodriguez; children, Jose Humberto Rodriguez (McAllen), Alejandra Valladares (Azael) Evans (Colorado), Araceli (Steve) McArthur, (McAllen), Javier...

Mar 20, 2020

Weslaco – David Vasquez, Jr., 25, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 in McAllen. He was born July 14, 1994 to David and Mara Vasquez in Harlingen. David is survived by his parents; brothers, Jose Vasquez, Jose Manuel Martinez, and Armando Martinez; sisters, Selene (Abel) Ramirez, Antonia Vasquez, and Anatila Martinez; numerous nephews and nieces.

Viewing will...

Mar 18, 2020

Weslaco - Baby Selah Ninel Cazares was born and passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is survived by her parents, Isaac Leo and Aliza Cazares. She is also survived by paternal grandparents, Leonso, Jr. and Oralia Cazares, and maternal grandparents Adan and Marisol Longoria.

Graveside services will be held...

Mar 16, 2020

Weslaco – Jose Luz Rodriguez, 71, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born May 21, 1948 to Roberto and Crispina Rodriguez in Mexico. Jose was an avid fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Jose is survived by his sons, Jose Luis (Sally) Rodriguez and Edgar (Martha) Rodriguez;...