Obituaries

Feb 23, 2018

Mission/La Villa

Mrs. Marcos “Maco” Hernandez, 73, passed away to be with the Lord Friday February 23, 2018. She was born November 4, 1944 to Ramon and Ignacia Gonzalez, in Lyford. Maco is survived by her son, Enrique (Tania) Hernandez. She is also survived by her brothers, Guadalupe, Ignacio, Julio, Miguel, Juan, Federico and Salvador Gonzalez. She...

Feb 20, 2018

MERCEDES – Ramon A. Rojas, 60, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born September 22, 1957 to Simon & San Juana Rojas in Mexico.

Ramon is survived by his wife, Maria De Jesus Rojas; son, Adolfo Rojas; daughters, Dulce Rojas and Aleli Rojas. Also surviving him are 3 grandchildren;...

Feb 14, 2018

EDCOUCH – Pedro Ibarra Hernandez, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born January 31, 1935 to Serapio & Maximina Hernandez in Mexico.

Pedro is survived by his wife, Delia Hernandez; sons, Pedro Hernandez, Jr.; daughters, San Juanita Coronado and Olga Lidia Hernandez. Also surviving him are 6 grandchildren; 10...

Feb 10, 2018

Donna -  Virginia Alvarez died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco. Virginia was born December 7, 1950 to Apolonio and Catalina Valdez in Mexico. She is survived by her husband Gerardo Alvarez, sons, Omar (Perla) Martinez and Miguel Angel (Guadalupe) Alvarez, and nine grandchildren. Virginia is also survived by her brother, Rogelio Valdez. At her family’s...

Feb 9, 2018

Graciela Cuéllar, 92, died peacefully February 9, 2018, at her residence in north Mercedes. She was born May 1, 1925 to Clemente and Francisca Ramos in Mexico. Graciela is preceded in death by her loving husband, Heriberto Cuéllar, Sr.; sons, Sergio and Rolando Cuéllar, and daughter, Olga Cuéllar; and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Homer R.,...

Feb 4, 2018

ELSA – Jesus Diaz, 95, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born February 8, 1922 to Manuel Diaz and Savina Marin in Mexico.

Jesus is survived by his sons, Daniel Diaz, Jesse Diaz, Antonio Diaz, Jose Diaz, Baldomero Diaz, and Guadalupe Diaz; daughters, Maria de Jesus Fuentes, Sylvia D....

Feb 4, 2018

ELSA – Jose Luis “Pepe” Cortina, 68, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at McAllen Heart Hospital. He was born January 13, 1950 to Jose & Luisa Cortina in Edcouch, TX.

Jose is survived by his wife, Juana Estela Cortina; sons, Jose Luis (Paris) Cortina, Angel G. (Angela) Cortina, Diego Cortina; daughters, Julia A. (Oscar) Cortina, Erica...

Feb 3, 2018

AUSTIN – Emily Martinez Garza, 36, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her residence in Austin. She was born July 3, 1981 to Carlos Martinez and Belinda Tijerina in Weslaco.

Emily is survived by her sons, Kaleb Sean Garza, Marcus Garza, Leonardo Martinez, Jr., and Mathew Martinez; brothers, Carlos Martinez, Jr., Eloy Martinez, and Samuel Martinez;...

Jan 29, 2018

Infant Leila Marie Salinas was born and went with our Lord January 26, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Emilio J. Salinas and Linda Salas. She is survived by her parents, brother, Arnold Jacob Flores, and sister, Amaryllis Victoria Flores. Leila Marie will have graveside services Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Edinburg, with...

Jan 23, 2018

MONTE ALTO – Jose Concepcion Jasso, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his residence in Monte Alto. He was born March 11, 1937 to Eliseo & Carmen Jasso in Mexico.

Jose is survived by his wife, Juanita Jasso; sons, Jesus Fabian (Hilda) Jasso, Jose (Marilena) Jasso, and Joaquin (Priscilla Urbina) Jasso; daughters, Cecilia (Diego, Jr.) Luna,...

Jan 23, 2018

ELSA – Guadalupe C. Juarez, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born September 6, 1952 to Jose R. & Dominga Juarez in Elsa.

Guadalupe is survived by his two former spouses, Blanca C. Juarez & Martha C. Lopez; daughters, Irma Rodriguez, Monica Juarez, Melissa Espericueta, and Annett Avalos....

Jan 21, 2018

MERCEDES – Maria Anna Contreras, 58, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 11, 1960 to Felix L. & Maria Contreras in Mercedes.

Maria is survived by son, Juan Francisco Alvarado; daughters, Cecilia Alvarado and Raquel Sanchez; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by her...

Jan 13, 2018

LA VILLA – Petra Reyes, 78, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. She was born April 29, 1939 to Manuel & Manuela Suarez in La Villa.

Petra is survived by her husband, Jose Angel Reyes; sons, Pedro Reyes, Juan G. (Alicia) Reyes, Agustin I. Reyes, Vicente F....

Jan 12, 2018

ELSA – Armando Sepulveda, 44, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born January 27, 1973 to Pedro & Maria Sepulveda in Edcouch, TX.

Armando is survived by his mother, Maria Sepulveda; and sister, Araceli Sepulveda. He is preceded in death by his father.

Jan 8, 2018

MERCEDES – Guadalupe B. Esparza, 74, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 28, 1943 to Valentin Banda & Manuela Suarez in La Villa, TX.

Guadalupe is survived by her husband, Timoteo Esparza, Jr.; sons, Timoteo (Nora) Esparza, III, Santos Esparza, Jessie (Sandra) Esparza, Eduardo (Jennifer) Esparza, Antonio (Becky) Esparza,...

Jan 8, 2018

BUENA PARK, CA – Ramiro Hernandez, 58, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at his residence in Buena Park, CA. He was born December 26, 1959 to Ector & Maria T. Hernandez in Mercedes, TX.

Ramiro is survived by his mother; brothers, David (Rebekah) Hernandez, and Ricardo (Terrie) Hernandez; and sister, Diana Hernandez. He is preceded in...

Jan 5, 2018

EDCOUCH – Ignacio “Nacho” Galvan, 77, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 31, 1940 to Domitilo & Magdalena Galvan in Mexico.

Igancio is survived by his wife, Rosalina Galvan; sons, Ignacio (Jesica) Galvan, Jr.; daughters, Laura Galvan, Magdalena Galvan, Maciel Galvan, and Roxanna...

Jan 1, 2018

Missouri City, Texas- Raul Aguilar, Jr., 64, formerly from Edcouch passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. He was born February 27, 1953 to Raul, Sr. & Carolina Aguilar in Weslaco.

Raul is survived by his wife, Lydia Aguilar; sons, Rodney (Patricia) Montelongo and Eric...

Dec 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Ricardo Gomez, 7, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born January 30, 2010 to Robert, Jr. & Lucia Gomez in Edinburg.

Daniel is survived by his father; and brothers, Pablo Rafael Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, and Roberto Gomez, III.

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 10,...

Dec 30, 2017

EDINURG- Lucia Gomez, 32, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born April 23, 1985 to Pablo & Claudia Perez in Mexico.

Lucia is survived by her husband, Roberto Gomez, Jr.; son, Pablo Rafael Gomez; stepsons, Alejandro Gomez and Roberto Gomez, III; and her parents.

Memorial Service will be...