Obituaries

Nov 27, 2018

ELSA – Hermilo Cantera, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 13, 1962 to Alejandro and Elina Cantera in Mexico.

Hermilo is survived by his son, Alejandro Cantera; 3 grandchildren; mother, Elina Ibarra Cantera; brothers, Ramiro (Anastacia) Cantera, Abad (Yolanda) Cantera, Juan (Maria) Cantera, Esteban Cantera,...

Nov 27, 2018

La Villa – Juan (Johnny) Garza, Jr., 49, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born November 21, 1969 to Juan and Ofilia T. Garza in Edinburg, TX.

Juan was raised in La Villa and graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1988. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for...

Nov 18, 2018

DONNA – Jesus Areguin, 47, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his residence in Donna. He was born December 24, 1970 to Meliton Areguin and Lilia Rada in Reedley, CA.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria Lopez; sons, Jesus Areguin, Jr, Julio Areguin, Isaias Areguin, and Ezequiel Areguin; daughters, Priscilla Areguin, Jessica Areguin, and Diamond...

Nov 16, 2018

EDINA, MINNESOTA – Jose Jesus Sanchez, 66, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. He was born November 21, 1951 to Carlos and Juanita Sanchez in Mexico.

Jose is survived by his wife, Hilda Sanchez; sons, Andrew Sanchez, Jose J. (Diana) Sanchez, and Guadalupe Sanchez; 8 grandchildren; and sister, Consuelo Cantu....

Nov 14, 2018

WESLACO – Agustina S. Riojas, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born March 9, 1947 to Manuel and Natalia Castillo in Mexico.

Agustina is survived by her husband, Arturo Riojas; brothers, Jose Guadalupe Castillo Cerda and Juan Manuel Castillo Cerda; sisters, Juana Maria Castillo de Gonzalez and Maria...

Nov 11, 2018

Weslaco - Esmeralda Meave Leal, 45, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX. She was born August 6, 1973 to Juan Jose and Julia Meave in Weslaco, TX. Esmer graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School and the University of Texas-Pan American. After teaching at several local schools, including Edcouch-Elsa, she began her...

Nov 11, 2018

LA VILLA – Javier Solis, 57, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born April 13, 1961 to Arturo and Guadalupe Solis in Elsa, TX.

Javier is survived by his wife, Minerva Solis; sons, Javier Solis, Jr. and Marcos Solis; and daughter, Cynthia Solis. Also surviving him are...

Nov 7, 2018

Jourdanton/Edcouch – Genovevo Rene Rivera, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Jourdanton, TX. He was born November 6, 1960 to Genovevo and Blanca Rivera in Dimmit, TX. Rene is survived by his wife, Sandra Alafa Rivera; daughter, Melissa Rivera, brother, Orlando Rivera; nephew, Joshua Rivera; and nieces, Karina Rivera and Karyssa Rivera....

Oct 31, 2018

Grand Prairie/Progreso – Luis Villalobos, 95, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence in Grand Prairie, TX. He was born April 29, 1923 to Guadalupe and Cruz Villalobos in Mexico.

Luis is survived by his sons, Rafael (Inez) Villalobos and Jose (Teresa) Villalobos; daughters, Estela (Israel) Martinez, Rosa (Andres) Rosales, Maria Villalobos, Hortencia (Jose Alberto)...

Oct 29, 2018

EDCOUCH – Maximo Rodriguez, 96, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born April 5, 1922 to Cornelio and Jesusita Rodriguez in General Teran, N.L. Mexico.

Maximo is survived by his wife, Julia Elizondo Rodriguez; sons; Benito (Elena) Rodriguez and Moises (Maribel) Rodriguez; daughters, Juanita Montelongo and Linda Rodriguez; 19 grandchildren; and...

Oct 23, 2018

ELSA – Camila Renee Avila, 3 months, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She was born June 27, 2018 to Esiquiel, Avila, Jr. and Annabell Martinez in Edinburg.

Camila is survived by her parents; sisters, Katarina Marciana Avila, Anna Victoria Vela, and Emilia Nicole Avila; paternal grandparents, Esiquiel S., Sr. and...

Oct 17, 2018

LA VILLA – Jesus Espericueta, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born March 16, 1949 to Guadalupe & Petra Espericueta in Avondale, AZ.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria Espericueta; sons, Randy (Olga) Espericueta, John (Cindy) Espericueta, and Jessie Espericueta. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren;...

Oct 3, 2018

EDINBURG – Veronica Reyna, 42, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2108 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born July 26, 1976 to Juan M. & Veraluz Reyna in Edinburg.

Veronica is survived by her parents; brother, Juan C. Reyna; sister, Vanessa (Javier Gutierrez) Reyna; grandmother, Soledad Reyna; nephews, Johnathan Reyna, Silver Cantu, Jedidaiah Rivera, Javier Gutierrez;...

Sep 27, 2018

DONNA – Areli Rodriguez, 23, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 9, 1995 to Antonio & Sonia Torres in Mexico.

Areli is survived by her husband, Miguel Rodriguez; parents; and brothers, Angel (Elizabeth) Torres and David Torres.

Viewing will be held Monday, October 1, 2018...

Sep 25, 2018

SANTA ROSA – Kristy Renee Costilla, 41, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born October 24, 1976 to Camilo Trevino & Melinda Leal in Harlingen.

A loving mother and homemaker, Kristy had a remarkable passion for baking beautiful cakes and delicious cookies. She was an active member in...

Sep 22, 2018

WESLACO – Joaquin “Shorty” Pedraza, 78, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 16, 1940 to Narciso & Maria Pedraza in Mexico.

Joaquin was self-employed as a cotton picker mechanic. He loved fishing, deer hunting, barbequing and profoundly loved his grandchildren. Joaquin is survived by his wife, Margarita V....

Sep 18, 2018

LA VILLA – Maria G. Vallejo, 74, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her residence in La Villa, TX. She was born July 11, 1944 to Adolfo & Antonia Gonzalez in Elsa, TX.

Maria is survived by her son, Miguel (Blanca) Vallejo, Jr.; daughters, Nora V. (Arturo) Cariaga, Norma (Rolando) Diaz, and Sylvia (Troy) Tuttle. Also...

Sep 12, 2018

Infant Jacob Baez was born and died peacefully, Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is survived by his parents, German, Jr. and Evangelina Baez. He is also survived by his brother, Marco Antonio Villeda, sisters, Angelica and Vanessa Villeda, Samantha, Yvette and Areli Baez. Viewing will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 6:00...

Sep 10, 2018

LA VILLA – Marco Antonio Ramirez, 41, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. He was born November 1, 1976 to Juan & Maria Lourdes Ramirez in Weslaco, TX.

Marco is survived by his wife, Melissa A. Ramirez; sons, Noah Ramirez, Isaac Ramirez, Adam Ramirez, and Marco A. Ramirez; granddaughter, Averie Ramirez; parents, Juan &...

Sep 9, 2018

EDCOUCH – Estanislado Ventura, 95, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born May 7, 1923 to Amado & Marcelina Ventura in Mexico.

Estanislado is survived by his wife, Dominga Ventura; sons, Juan (Estefana) Ventura, Felipe (+ Carmen) Ventura, Lorenzo (San Juanita) Ventura, Jose (Maria Raquel) Ventura, and Rosalio (Rosa...