Obituaries

Aug 3, 2019

Elsa - Angie (Rodriguez) Sandoval, 39, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Angie was born November 20, 1979 to Guadalupe and Dora Rodriguez in Weslaco, TX. Angie is survived by her loving husband, Carlos Sandoval, and her children, Carlos (Jazmin) Sandoval, Jr., Chelsey Sandoval, Christian Sandoval, and Caleb Sandoval. She is also survived...

Jul 28, 2019

MONTE ALTO – Mario Trevino, 59, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mercedes. He was born October 20, 1959 to Florentino and Elvira Trevino in Donna.

Mario is survived by his sons, Edgar Trevino, Victor (Rosa) Trevino, and Mario Trevino; daughters, Maria Elvira Trevino and Adrianna Trevino. Also surviving...

Jul 22, 2019

Edcouch/Elsa- Teodoro Ovalle, Jr., 50, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born May 18, 1969 to Teodoro and Josefina Ovalle in Aurora, IL.

Teodoro is survived by his brothers, Bernabe (Enedelia) Ovalle and Lorenzo Ovalle. He is preceded in death by his parents, Teodoro and Josefina Ovalle.

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Jul 9, 2019

Edcouch-Elsa: Joel Elizondo, 69, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 31, 1950 to Octavio and Evangelina Elizondo in Edinburg. Joel was passionate about his chosen career as a Trucker. He loved to be out there on our country’s roads. He found solace driving and observing beautiful landscapes.

Joel...

Jul 4, 2019

Elsa-Ruben Segura, 75, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born May 24, 1944 to Demencio and Andrea Segura in Elsa, TX.

Ruben is survived by his wife, Consuelo Segura; sons, Ruben, Jr. (Dorina) Segura and Joe Michael Segura; daughters, Yolanda (Manuel) Peralez, Linda (Rigo) Prieto, Cindy (Jon) Ochoa, Heather...

Jun 24, 2019

Elsa-Jesus de Jose Hinojosa, 49, passed away peacefully June 24, 2019 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. He was born June 9, 1970 to Armando and Maria del Carmen Hinojosa in Weslaco. Jesus was employed at South Texas High School for Health Professions (Med High) as a security guard. He is survived by his wife, San Juanita Estrada. Jesus is...

Jun 18, 2019

MERCEDES – Corina Flores Nunez, 39, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. She was born October 13, 1979 in Portland, Oregon to Maria Elva Flores.

Corina is survived by her husband, Manuel Diaz; son, Loren Mathew Jesus Pogue; and sister, Elizabeth Lee Flores. She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 17, 2019

ELSA – Beatrice Lucilida Valdez, 39, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1980 to Erlinda L. Martinez in Bakersfield, CA.

Beatrice is survived by her spouse, Carlos A. Rangel; daughter, Serenity Aurora Rain Rangel; mother, Erlinda Martinez; brother, Jose Jacinto (Rosalinda) Nuñez, Jr.; sister, Mariana (Daniel Padilla,...

Jun 13, 2019

Maria Magdalena Trevino, 73, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born October 20, 1945 to Elvira Trevino in Mexico.

Maria is survived by her sons, Rodrigo (Amelia) Trevino, Jr. and Jesus (Luz Maria) Trevino; daughters, Nora Elia (Martin) Guillen and Mary (Oscar) Segura; she also raised, Ismael (Patricia) Ibarra...

Jun 13, 2019

Victor Porras, 60, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born July 10, 1958 to Juan and Maria Porras in Donna, TX.

Victor is survived by his sons, Victor Porras, Jr., Samuel Porras, and Renaldo Rodriguez; daughters, Ida Inez Porras, Iris Porras, and Selena Isabel Porras. Also surviving him...

Jun 11, 2019

LA VILLA – Rodolfo "Rudy" Diaz, Jr., 56, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born January 23, 1963 to Rodolfo, Sr. and Alicia Diaz in Mercedes.

Rodolfo is survived by his wife, Diana Trevino Diaz; sons, Rodolfo, III (Kara Jean) Diaz, Jesus Elias (Kristina Murphy) Diaz, James Diaz,...

Jun 9, 2019

Monte Alto - Rene Del Toro, 63, passed away peacefully at his residence June 9, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer. Rene was born September 14, 1955 to José Abel and Lucia Del Toro. Rene worked as Canal Rider for Delta Lake Irrigation District.

Rene is survived by his wife, Teresa Del Toro, sons, Ruben (Marisa) Del Toro,...

Jun 7, 2019

Edcouch-Sylvia Martinez, 59, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019, at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born September 24, 1959 to Pedro and Ramona Silva. She is survived by her daughters, Marivel (Javier Garza) Martinez, and Veronica (Juan Posadas) Martinez. She is also survived by her mother, Ramona Silva, and four grandchildren. Also surviving her are her siblings,...

May 31, 2019

Donna – Guadalupe G. De Leon, 75, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her residence in Donna. Guadalupe was born September 18, 1943 to Reynaldo and Dominga Gonzalez. Guadalupe was a cook for the local Head Start Program. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donna. She also liked to attend Mi Cielo Adult Day Care Center...

May 26, 2019

Jose Hugo Gomez, 62, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Angel Gomez Sr and step-father, Oscar Cardoza, Sr.  Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Genoveva Cardoza; his loving wife of 44 years, Grasie Gomez; daughters, Nyssa Gonzalez and husband, Gustavo, Iliana Gomez, Jennifer Erin Palmer and husband, Jordan, Corina...

May 20, 2019

ELSA – Elizabeth Garza, 64, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. She was born April 6, 1955 to Guadalupe F. and Esther B. Garza in Weslaco, TX.

Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Brendon Serek Alvarez and Alejandro Cezar Alvarez; daughter, Cecelia Garza; father, Guadalupe F. Garza; brother, Antonio B. (Mary) Garza;...

May 11, 2019

Elsa-Antonia “Toni” Garay Ochoa, 74, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Toni was born June 13, 1944 to Felix and Maria Garay. Toni was well known in her community, especially where she worked at the local HEB store in Elsa. She was such a nice person, as she greeted and smiled at everyone...

Apr 14, 2019

WESLACO – James "Jim" Eugene Steward, 81, was born March 15, 1938, to Verna (Seibert) Steward and C. Gordon Steward in Lewellen, Nebraska. He passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco, Texas. Jim attended school in Lewellen Rural High School in 1956. He attended Nebraska Weslyn, Chadron State- BA, Ma, and UNL Dr. Program. In 1960, he married...

Apr 12, 2019

HOUSTON — Randall Glen Leach, 67, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Houston. He was born November 3, 1951 to Fay Glen and Billie Gene Leach in Houston.

Randall is survived by his spouse, Danelle Bloodworth Leach; sister, Cindy Leach Attwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...

Apr 10, 2019

ELSA – Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born May 7, 1946 to Pedro T. and Evangelina Villalpando Gonzalez in Weslaco.

Pedro is survived by his wife, Maria Noelia Gonzalez; son, Pedro (Karina) Gonzalez III; daughter, Linda (Armando, Jr.) Duarte; grandchildren, Kassandra L. Gonzalez, Maiah...