Obituaries

Jul 13, 2018

La Villa - Olivia Ortiz, 82, died peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018, at her La Villa residence. She was born August 3, 1935 to Jesus and Francisca Vallejo, in Elsa, TX. Olivia is survived by her sons: Ricardo (Maria) Ortiz, Ruben (Flor Estella) Ortiz, Gabriel (Alicia) Ortiz, and Daniel (Maria) Ortiz; daughters: LuzMaria (Pedro) Gonzalez, Sylvia (Rod) Ortiz, Guadalupe...

Jul 4, 2018

ELSA – Gloria Estela Rivera, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. She was born September 16, 1950 to Ruperto Sr. & Maria A. Sosa in Elsa, TX.

Gloria is survived by her son, Steven Ted (Rosie) Rivera; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; mother, Maria A. Sosa; brothers, Ruperto Sosa,...

Jun 29, 2018

Elsa - David Rodriguez, Jr., 70, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1947 to David Rodriguez, Sr, and Sixta (Rodriguez) Garza in Elsa. He is survived by his mother; daughter, Vivian Brown; step-daughters, Debbie Gonzalez and Corina Gonzalez. He left four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and two step-great grandchildren. He is also survived...

Jun 27, 2018

ELSA – Juana Garcia, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. She was born May 5, 1953 to Nazaria Garcia in Bryan, TX.

Juana is survived by her sons, Rene (Alma) Garcia and Rogelio (Alejandra) Garcia; daughter, Melinda Garcia; and 10 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Florestella Cruz...

Jun 25, 2018

Harlingen/Elsa – Israel Martinez, 61, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born November 17, 1956 to Manuel & Juana Martinez in Elsa, TX.

Israel is survived by his brothers, Melchor (Inocencia) Martinez and Emeterio Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...

Jun 21, 2018

EDCOUCH – Mercedes Martinez, 73, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born July 10, 1944 to Nestor & Maria Dolores Martinez in Edcouch.

Mercedes is survived by her brothers, Manuel (Renee) Martinez, Mario (Rebecca) Martinez, and Adalberto Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by...

Jun 17, 2018

ALICE/ELSA – Andres Galvan, 74, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his residence in Alice, TX. He was born November 29, 1943 to Leopoldo & Ines Galvan in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, MX.

Andres is survived by his wife, Consuelo Galvan; sons, Andres Galvan, Jr., Carlos Galvan, and Richard Galvan; daughter, Cynthia Galvan; 4 grandchildren and...

Jun 16, 2018

WASHINGTON/EDCOUCH – Arturo Peña, Jr., 36, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. He was born December 1, 1981 to Arturo Peña, Sr. & Consuelo Alegria in Edinburg, TX.

Arturo is survived by his sons, Daniel Peña and Marco Peña; daughter, Ciera Guadalupe Peña; and parents. He is also survived...

Jun 16, 2018

MONTE ALTO – Everardo “Lalo” Pena, 56 passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1961 to Toribio Pena & Guadalupe Cerda in Mexico.

Everardo is survived by his wife, Adriana Pena; sons, Usvaldo (Emily Duran) Pena, Everardo (Iris) Pena Garcia, Jr., Eduardo Pena, Rolando Pena, Ezequiel Pena, Ever...

Jun 15, 2018

EDCOUCH – George “Honey” Valdez, 50, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 5, 1967 to Gregorio & Diana Valdez in Chicago, IL.

George is survived by his parents; wife, Christina Valdez; children, Kesha (Anthony Rubio) Valdez, Joey (Stephanie) Martinez, Roger Martinez, and Ellie Valdez. Also surviving him...

Jun 12, 2018

LA VILLA – Raul Longoria, 50, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born July 27, 1967 to Eduardo B., Jr. & Teodora Longoria in Hereford, TX.

Raul is survived by his mother; brother, Carlos Longoria; aunt, Ramona Guardiola; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...

Jun 5, 2018

EDCOUCH – Ana Leonor Baez de Cantu, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 5 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1968 to German and Maria Baez in Mexico.

Ana is survived by her husband, Baltazar Cantu; parents; brothers, Francisco Javier (Veronica) Baez, German (Janeth) Baez, Jr., Ezequiel Baez; sisters, Claudia Baez, Patricia Baez, and...

May 29, 2018

LA VILLA – Guadalupe “Wally” Esperiqueta, Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence in La Villa. He was born October 16, 1944 to Guadalupe, Sr. & Petra Castillo Espericueta in Lakeview, TX.

Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Ida Villarreal Esperiqueta; son, Juan Carlos (Jennifer Gracia) Esperiqueta; granddaughters, Jaymee Maria Esperiqueta, Madison Lea...

May 26, 2018

WESLACO – Ernesto Salazar, 86, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born October 12, 1931 to Santos & Maria De la Luz Salazar in Mexico.

Ernesto is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Salazar; sons, Santos (Carolina) Salazar, Felimon Salazar, and Raul Salazar; daughters, Margarita (Jose Reyna) Salazar, Guadalupe (Ramon Bernal)...

May 24, 2018

LA VILLA – Gorge “Chore” Enrique Serna, 66, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born November 5, 1951 to Felipe & Juana Serna in Edcouch, TX.

Gorge is survived by his sons, Robert (Paula Orozco) Bautista from Elsa, and Jorge Enrique Serna, Jr. from Edcouch; daughters, Joanna Nicole...

May 22, 2018

Elsa - Simona Rodriguez, 83, died peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her residence in Elsa. Simona was born May 5, 1935 to Regino and Concepcion Torres in Sinton, TX. She is survived by her husband, Heriberto Rodriguez, sons, Daniel (Julia) Rodriguez and David (Leticia) Rodriguez, and daughter, Arcelia (Santos) Ortiz. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 15...

Apr 24, 2018

EDCOUCH – Margarita “Mage” Rodriguez, 57, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Rio Grande Regional in McAllen. She was born February 6, 1961 to Faustino & Viola Martinez in Edinburg, TX.

Margarita is survived by her sons, Rogelio Rodriguez, Jr., Cristobal Rodriguez, and Jaime (Rosalinda Cerda) Rodriguez; daughters, Alexis Rodriguez and Felomena L. Rodriguez. Also surviving...

Apr 21, 2018

EDCOUCH – Eduardo Ivan Mendoza, 25, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Monte Alto. He was born May 15, 1992 to Cruz & Clara Mendoza in Mexico.

Eduardo is survived by his wife, Perla Ramirez; son, Aaron Quintanilla; and sister, Clarisa Mendoza. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held...

Apr 21, 2018

MERCEDES – Sra. Raquel Estrada Garcia, falleció el sábado, 21 de abril 2018 en el hospital Knapp Medical Center en Weslaco, de la edad de 79.

Sra. Garcia nació en México el 27 de noviembre 1938.

Ella es sobrevivida por su esposo, el Sr. Antonio Garcia de Alamo, TX; hijos, Marco Antonio (Yolanda) Garcia de...

Apr 17, 2018

LA VILLA - Nicolas V. Serna, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born November 27, 1950 to Porfirio & Agapita Serna in Mexico.

Nicolas is survived by his son, Nicolas Serna, Jr.; daughter, Mary Lou (Lupe) Garza; sisters, Lucila Serna, Olga Singleterry, and Lidia Serna; and numerous...