Obituaries

Jan 9, 2020

Edcouch - Miguel “Mike” Gonzalez, 101, died peacefully January 9, 2020 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. He was born October 25, 1918 to Florencia Gonzalez in Mexico. Miguel is survived by his daughters, Maria Elena Torres, Rosa (Marcelino) Gonzalez, Elida (Panfilo) Prado and San Juanita Gomez. He is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren....

Jan 8, 2020

Edcouch-Claudia Lopez, 45, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. Claudia was born March 25, 1974 to Luciano and Maria Teresa Salazar in Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Nicolas Lopez, sons, Carlos Lopez, William D. Lopez, Nicolas E. Lopez, Jr., and Christian Lopez, and daughters, Claudia Yamiles Lopez, Jessica N. Lopez, and Montserrat...

Jan 8, 2020

Edcouch – Daniel Ybarra, Jr., de 24 años, murió el 8 de enero de 2020. Daniel nació el 10 de marzo de 1995 en Weslaco, hijo de María Luisa Juárez. Daniel era autónomo en su negocio de Car Wash. Daniel es sobrevivido por su madre, Maria Luisa (Jorge Gomez) Juarez, y su hija, Avelynn Juárez, hermano, Adolfo Ibarra, y...

Jan 4, 2020

Elsa-Maria Elena Juarez, 79, passed away January 4, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Maria was born November 9, 1940 to Librado and Ramona Benavidez in Mexico. Maria is survived by her sons, Martin Gerardo (Melissa) Juarez, Armando Juarez, and Benito Juarez; daughters, Sylvia (Joe) Deadwyler and Maria Elena Juarez. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, and...

Dec 30, 2019

ELSA – Joe M. Nichols, 84, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born May 16, 1935 to James F. and Maria Nichols in Elsa.

Joe is survived by his wife, Maria M. Nichols; sons, Robert Joseph (Laurie) Nichols and Rodney James (Maricela) Nichols; 6 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and...

Dec 27, 2019

DONNA – Manuel Anzaldua Ramirez, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, December 27, 2019 at Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab and Healthcare in Pharr. He was born on December 5, 1927 in Rancho Palo Blanco, Mission, TX to Pedro and Hercilia Anzaldua Ramirez. “Meme” was the last survivor of his siblings of the Anzaldua Ramirez family. He lived a full and...

Dec 26, 2019

WESLACO – Homero Herrera, 53, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born February 17, 1966 to Ovidio and Maria Juana Herrera in Mexico.

Homero is survived by his wife, Matilde Herrera; sons, Josue Homero Herrera, Homero Herrera, Edgar Herrera, and Homero Orta; daughters, Yesenia Yvette Herrera, Haley Ramirez, Dennise Orta; Daisy Herrera; 14 grandchildren; parents,...

Dec 25, 2019

Edcouch-Emma Sanchez, 31, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her residence in Edcouch. She was born August 21, 1988 to Javier and Criselda Sanchez in Bay City, Michigan. Emma is survived by her parents, and brothers, Lehi Sanchez, Javier (Alicia) Sanchez, Jr., Blas (April) Rodriguez, Jr. and Samuel (Connie May) Sanchez. She is also survived by her...

Dec 25, 2019

EDCOUCH – Maria Guadalupe Luna, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Maria was born May 20, 1928 to Eusebio and Maria Luna in Mexico.

Maria is survived by her daughter-in-law, Maria Ana Carrera; son, Angel Carreras; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.m She is also survived by her brother, Felix Luna; and...

Dec 23, 2019

MONTE ALTO- Alberto G. Lopez, 54, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 30, 1964 to Guadalupe A. and Blanca G. Lopez in Edinburg.

Alberto is survived by his son, Andres Lopez; daughter, Analisa Lopez; grandson, Anthony Jay Lopez; brothers, Juan Ramon (Delia) Lopez, Antonio G. (Emma) Lopez,...

Dec 22, 2019

La Blanca-Infant Jesus Padilla, Jr., passed away suddenly Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco; he was one month old. Jesus was born November 11, 2019 in Weslaco to Jesus and Miriam Padilla.

Jesus is survived by his parents, brothers, Jose Armando Padilla and Juan Carlos Padilla, and sisters, Andrea Padilla, Angelina Padilla and...

Dec 18, 2019

La Villa – Ismael Altamirano, 56, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, TX. He was born January 4, 1963 to Moises and Maria De La Luz Altamirano in Mercedes, TX.

Ismael is survived by his wife, Anita Altamirano; sons, Daniel (Leticia) Altamirano and Ismael Altamirano, Jr.; daughter, Veronica Lee Altamirano;...

Dec 17, 2019

WESLACO – Mary Jean Steward, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Mary Jean was born October 7, 1940 in Van Nuys, California to Louis J. and Pearl (Sonnenburg) Krajewski. The family moved to Lewellen, Nebraska, where Mary Jean received her education graduating from Lewellen Rural High School in 1959. She...

Dec 15, 2019

MERCEDES- Antonio Tijerina, 52, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born October 7, 1967 to Antonio and Ramona Cortez in Mexico.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Elsa Edith Lopez; sons, Antonio (Selena) Tijerina; daughter, Isabel (Eric) Tijerina; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Hope Tijerina, Jesus Leyva Tijerina, Hennessy Coronado,...

Dec 1, 2019

San Carlos– Miguel Angel Portillo, 11, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. He was born December 30, 2007 to Elizabeth Verdin and Alex Omar Portillo in Weslaco, TX.

Miguel is survived by his parents, Elizabeth Verdin and Alex Omar Portillo; brothers, Cristian Verdin, Carlos Alcudia, Jose Alcudia, Leonardo Portillo, Alvaro Alcudia, Alex Portillo...

Nov 29, 2019

Edcouch – Jeanette Serna Villalpando, 38, died November 29, 2019 at home. She was born August 11, 1981 to George and Norma Linda Serna. Jeanette is survived by her husband, Eric Villalpando; sons, Eric Villalpando, Jr. and Dereck Villalpando; and daughter, Norma Villalpando. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Bautista and George Serna, Jr.; sister, Joanna Serna;...

Nov 26, 2019

Edinburg - David Dominguez, 60, died November 26, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Georgia. David was born September 12, 1959 to Geronimo and Maria Dominguez. He was born and lived in Elsa. He also lived in Mexico City, Puerto Rico, San Antonio, Katy, and lastly in Edinburg. David worked for Wal-Mart for 26 years. He is survived by his...

Nov 22, 2019

La Villa - Trinidad Marcelo Perez, 84, passed away November 22, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Marcelo, as he was known, was born June 16, 1935 in La Villa to Simon and Virginia Perez. Marcelo worked as a laborer, a Water Plant Operator for various local municipalities, and even worked as a butcher. Marcelo was also in...

Nov 18, 2019

Edcouch – Ramon Guerra, 91, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. He was born August 31, 1928 in Mexico.

Ramon is survived by his son, Pablo Campos, Jr.; daughters, Martha (Enrique) Gallo, Elizabeth (Sabas) Galvez, and Diana (Roman) Ramos; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Nov 15, 2019

Edcouch – Marina Islas, 75, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at her residence in Edcouch, TX. She was born November 26, 1943 to Dionicio and Natividad Lugo in Mexico.

Marina is survived by her husband, Emilio V. Islas, Jr.; son, Albert E. Islas; daughter, Nora Islas; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Pedro Lugo Reyes and Gabriel...