Obituaries

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

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

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 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 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;...

Nov 21, 2017

WESLACO – Gregorio Macias, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Weslaco Nursing Home. He was born March 16, 1923 to Anselmo & Leonarda Macias in Mexico.

Gregorio is survived by his son, Mario (Francisca) Macias; daughter, Gloria (Antonio) Valdez; 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by...

Nov 12, 2017

MONTE ALTO – Maria Elena Garcia, 59, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1958 to Porfirio & Maria Garcia in Mexico.

Maria Elena is survived by her husband, Juan Aguirre; sons, Jose Antonio Garcia, Juan Aguirre, Jr., Mario Alberto Aguirre, and Sergio Aguirre;...

Nov 8, 2017

ELSA – Bene De Los Santos, 25, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence in Elsa, TX. He was born December 19, 1991 to Juan De Los Santos & Sylvia Rodriguez in Edinburg, TX.

Bene is survived by his parents; sisters, Mariah Lynn De Los Santos and Nereida De Los Santos; and paternal grandparents, Isaac...

Nov 7, 2017

EDCOUCH – Thelma V. Zuniga, 53, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. She was born September 24, 1964 to Benigno, Sr. & Quirina Villarreal in Weslaco, TX.

Thelma is survived by her brothers, Oliel Villarreal and Benigno (Maria Elena) Villarreal, Jr.; 4 nieces and her...

Nov 7, 2017

Edcouch-Elsa – Oscar H. Gonzalez, Jr., 45 went to be with our Lord on November 7, 2017 at his residence in Austin, TX. He was born on March 25, 1972 to +Oscar H. Gonzalez, Sr. and Maria Gonzalez in Chicago, IL.

Oscar is survived by his daughters, Marissa Annabeth Gonzalez and Olivia Lisette Gonzalez; his mother; his...

Nov 2, 2017

MERCEDES – Delfina Cantu, 82, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. She was born December 24, 1934 to Jose Elias & Maria Mendoza in MX.

Delfina is survived by her sons, Jose Luz Muñoz, Victoriano Muñoz, Daniel Muñoz, Preciliano Muñoz, Reynaldo Cantú, and Carlos Cantú; daughters,...

Oct 31, 2017

WESLACO – Eliezer Garza, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Aurora House in Weslaco. He was born August 15, 1925 to Adolfo & Adela Garza in Mexico.

Eliezer is survived by his sons, Lisandro Garza, Eliezar Garza, and Efrain Garza; daughters, Dora Marroquin, Irma Hernandez, Esmeralda Aguirre, Maria Garza, Diana Garza,...

Oct 27, 2017

Elsa – Guadalupe Ruiz, 74, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Mid Valley Nursing & Rehab Center in Mercedes. Guadalupe was born February 7, 1943 in Mexico to Luciano and Guadalupe Contreras. She is survived by her husband, Jose L. Ruiz; sons, Jose Ruiz, Jr. and Jacob Ruiz; daughters, Maria R. Norris and Margaret Mujica; brothers, Luciano Contreras...