Obituaries

Jul 3, 2020

Hargill, TX – Jorge "Nene" Evaristo Rodríguez, 47 años, falleció el viernes 3 de julio de 2020 en el Hospital Regional de Edinburg. Jorge nació el 23 de julio de 1972 en Cuba, hijo de Jacinto y María Rodríguez. Le sobrevive su esposa, Maribel Valdez; hijo, Jacmar Rodríguez; madre, María Chacón Rodríguez; hermano, José Rodríguez; hermanas, Agustina Rodríguez y...

Jun 30, 2020

Weslaco - Yesenia Zamora, 46, passed away peacefully June 30, 2020 at her residence. Yesenia was born June 27, 1974 to Pedro Zamora and Maria del Carmen Garcia in Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Jose Vasquez’ daughters, Mirelda Ruiz, Yesenia Gisell Cabrera, and Claudia Lomas; 3 grandchildren; mother, Maria Del Carmen Garcia; brothers, Hector (Leticia) Zamora, Gerardo Zamora,...

Jun 28, 2020

Elsa – Kalem "Kae" Garcia, 26, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 2, 1994 to Marilyn Garcia Alvarado in Weslaco. Kalem is survived by his mother and stepdad, Michael Alvarado; brothers, GionCarlos Garcia, Elgyn-Kayn Alvarado, Giovoni Alvarado, and GionAngelo Garcia; sisters, Kalyn Garcia and Roselyn-Harley Alvarado.

Graveside Service...

Jun 26, 2020

Edinburg/Elsa - Michael A. Marquez, 38, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Michael was born September 30, 1981 to Arturo E. and Catarina L. Marquez in Weslaco, TX. He participated in sports at Edcouch-Elsa and was well liked by his family, friends and classmates. Some described him as "He was always kind and such a good...

Jun 24, 2020

La Villa - Pedro Mata, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born January 16, 1944 to Mateo and Dolores Mata in Elsa.

Pedro is survived by his wife, Lupe Mata; sons, Orlando (Melissa) Mata and Pedro Jr. (Cindy) Mata; daughters, Norma (David) Barajas, Melissa (John Michael) De...

Jun 24, 2020

Edcouch - Cody Daniel Erisman, 30, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born August 6,1989 to Lanny Wade and Cassandra Dawn Erisman in Dixon, Illinois. Cody is survived by his wife, Maribel Rodriguez and daughters, Caleigh Danielle, Bailey Ann, Harley Danielle, and Marley Ann Erisman. He is also survived by his father,...

Jun 23, 2020

Elsa - Maria Alicia Nichols, 73, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence in Elsa. She was born June 21, 1947 in Elsa, TX to Norberto and Josefa Martinez. She is survived by her sons, Robert Joseph (Laurie) Nichols and Rodney James (Maricela) Nichols; brother, Fidel (Aurelia) Martinez; and sisters, Tranquilina (Robert) Cantu and Margarita Leija. She...

Jun 6, 2020

Edinburg - Natasha Shéa-Lynne Galvan, 20, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born February 15, 2000 to Steven Carl Galvan and Lorrie Ann Torres Galvan in Edinburg.

Natasha is survived by her parents; brothers, Derrick Avalos and Ryan Merrill; sisters, Nicolle Galvan, Delilah Avalos, and Shawn Garcia.

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,...