Obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

WESLACO – Sylvia L. Pimentel, 59, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born May 15, 1959 to Guadalupe, Sr. & Santos Lopez in Weslaco, TX.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Domingo (Grecia) Fernandez; brothers, Javier (Pamela) Lopez, Noe (Lourdes) Lopez, Guadalupe (Rosie) Lopez, Jr., and Robert (Norma)...

Aug 25, 2018

Weslaco - Teodosia De Leon, 71, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born May 29, 1947, to Antonio and Tiburcia Yanez, in Mexico. She is survived by her sons, Noe De Leon from McAllen, and Daniel (Rachel) De Leon from Elsa. She is also survived by her daughter, Maria del Rosario De...

Aug 23, 2018

ELSA – Ubaldina M. Chapa, 67, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her residence in Elsa. She was born July 13, 1951 to Apolonio & Matiana Martinez in Mexico.

Ubaldina is survived by her husband, Armando Lopez Chapa, Sr.; sons, Armando (Olga) Chapa, Jr., Juan Jose (Renee) Chapa, and Alejandro (Cindy) Chapa; daughter, Noemi Chapa; 9...

Aug 9, 2018

Elsa - Guadalupe M. Flores, 63, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born to Filemon and Jesusa Flores on September 9, 1954 in Waxahachie, TX. Guadalupe was a long-time truck driver working in the transportation industry. He is survived by his wife, Josefa P. Flores. He is also survived by his...

Aug 9, 2018

Weslaco - Juana Esparza, 73, died peacefully August 9, 2018 at Aurora Comfort House in Weslaco. Juana was born December 27,1944 to Anastacio and Toribia Ramos in Mexico. She worked as a seamstress for the Haggar Clothing Company for many years. She is survived by her son, Hernan (Virginia) Ramos, and daughters, Miriam (Eloy) Silva, San Juanita (Fabian) Gonzalez,...

Aug 7, 2018

Hargill - Eustolia Cardona, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her residence in Hargill. She was born November 9, 1924 in El Campo, TX, to Susano and Alejandra Lara. She is survived by her husband, Abel Cardona. She is also survived by her sons: Mario (Delia) Cardona, and Juan R. (Idalia) Cardona; her daughters, Sulema (Tito) Nieto,...

Aug 5, 2018

Edcouch - Infant Michael Olmedo, one week old, went with our Lord in Heaven on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born July 28th to Oscar Olmedo and Vanessa Barron. He is survived by his parents, grandmother, Juana Gutierrez, and grandfather, Rolando Barron. He is also survived by his uncles, Homer Gutierrez, Gabino Gutierrez,  Noe Gutierrez,  David Olmedo, and...

Jul 13, 2018

San Carlos– Maria Arnulfa Diaz, 88, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born May 27, 1930 to Cayetano & Locadia Diaz in Mexico.

Maria is survived by her brothers, Quintin Diaz and Efren (Ramona Gomez) Diaz; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and...

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...