Obituaries

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

Elsa – Andres Flores, 98, went to be with our Lord on December 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1919 to Marcelino and Eleuteria Flores in Mexico.

Andres is survived by his daughter, Rosita Ayala; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Dec 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Daniel Alberto Gomez, 3, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born July 26, 2014 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...

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...

Dec 13, 2017

WESLACO – Erasmo Mendoza, Sr., 62, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born June 2, 1955 to Ausencio & Amalia Mendoza in Mexico.

Erasmo is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rosa Gloria Mendoza; sons, Erasmo, Jr. (Claudia) Mendoza, Richardo Mendoza, Oscar...

Dec 10, 2017

ELSA – Jose “Yoyo” Quintero, 51, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his residence in Elsa. He was born July 18, 1966 to Clemente & Maria Elena Quintero in Shelby, MI.

Jose is survived by his wife, Irene G. Quintero; sons, Jose Quintero, Jr. and Juan Clemente Quintero; daughters, Nellie Quintero, Jasmin...

Dec 7, 2017

Harlingen/Progreso – Rogelio Martinez, 71, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1946 to Jose & Julia Martinez in Mexico.

Rogelio is survived by his wife, Maria Del Carmen Martinez; sons; Jose Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Omar Martinez, and Roy Martinez; daughters, Debora Rodriguez, Julia Martinez, and Lydia Martinez. He...

Dec 5, 2017

ELSA – Juan Elissetche, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born October 2, 1938 to Ernesto & Maria Elissetche in Mexico.

Juan is survived by his wife, Manuela Elissetche; sons, Juan Elissetche, Ernesto Elissetche, Oviel Elissetche, and Adalberto Elissetche; daughters, Irma...

Dec 5, 2017

WESLACO – Elsa Laura Gonzalez, 51, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born August 18, 1966 to Enrique & Dora Gonzalez in Mexico.

Elsa is survived by her husband, Angel Barboza; daughters, Janie Borjas, Janice Perez, and Angela Barboza; brothers, Jorge Gonzalez and Federico Gonzalez;...

Dec 1, 2017

La Villa Maria G. Urbina, 88, of La Villa died Wednesday, December 1st, at Aurora House Hospice in Weslaco. Services Visitation will be today, Thursday, December 2nd from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Villa....

Nov 26, 2017

Weslaco – Hector Linares, 53, passed away at his residence in Weslaco, Saturday, November 26, 2017. He was born April 11, 1963 to (+)Santos and Carmen Linares. He is survived by his wife; Ramona Linares; sons, Hector Jr., David and Robert Linares; mother, Carmen; and daughter, Vanessa Linares. He is also survived by his brothers; Conrado, Santos, Cesar Linares...

Nov 25, 2017

Monte Alto/Edcouch - Robert Baxter was born on January 17, 1975 in Edinburg, TX. He graduated in 1993 from Edcouch-Elsa High School. He will be best remembered for his role in Don Quixote as Sancho Panza and his infamous shirt, “I’m a Mexican trapped in a Gringos body.” He volunteered with Edcouch Fire Department and there he...

Nov 25, 2017

LA VILLA – Maria Guadalupe Tamez, 101, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen. She was born September 7, 1916 to Manuel & Paula Tamez in Rivera, TX.

Maria is survived by her daughter, Irma Tamez; granddaughter, Lorena (Jesus Davila) Tamez; great-grandchildren, Jay Davila and Jon Davila; brother, Uvaldo...

Nov 22, 2017

WESLACO – Amy Hernandez, 49, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at South Texas ER in Weslaco. She was born November 4, 1968 to Guadalupe & Olga Hernandez in Mercedes.

She is survived by her parents; brothers, Guadalupe Hernandez, Jr., Abel Hernandez, Noe Hernandez, and Jorge Hernandez; sisters, Viola Almaguer and Alminta Cadena;...