Obituaries

Apr 22, 2017

PHARR – David Gomez, 56, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born February 17, 1961 to Juan & Maria Gomez in Mexico.

At the family’s request cremation services will be done at a later date.

Apr 11, 2017

LA VILLA – Elia P. Alvarez, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born January 22, 1952 to Bernardo & Adelina Perales in Elsa.

Elia is survived by her husband, Homero Alvarez, sons, Homero (Maria) Alvarez, Jr., Jose Armando (Jessica) Alvarez; daughter, Linda (Ricardo...

Apr 10, 2017

Weslaco

Baby twins, Joshua and Jacob Martinez were born Thursday, April 10, 2014 Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen. Joshua died April 10, and Jacob died April 12, 2014.

They are survived by her father, Jose Martinez, and mother, Sandy Segura.

Services

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Apr 8, 2017

Mercedes – Luis C. Villarreal, 73, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 2, 1943 to Luis and Librada Villarreal.

Luis is survived by his wife, Marcela Villarreal; son, Luis Villarreal III; daughters, Magnerva Wells, Magdalene Mata, & Marisol Villarreal. Also surviving him are sisters, Edelia...

Apr 6, 2017

Edcouch – Jesus Padilla, 74, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born April 13, 1942 to Manuel & Concepcion Padilla in Mexico.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Leonor Padilla; sons, Jaime Padilla, and Jesus, Jr. (Miriam) Padilla; daughters, Irene (Porfirio) Cardona, Yolanda (Rene) Cardona, Deisy...

Apr 5, 2017

Elsa/Wisconsin - Born into eternal life on April 5, 2017, Noel Garza Sr. was a Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and loving friend. He is survived by his loving wife Mercedes Garza, and his children Sandy, Gloria, Noel Jr. and Veronica Garza. He had 9 grandchildren, Ashley, Yolanda, Madeline, Jennifer, Moises, Hope, David and Carmen; 5 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Amanda,...

Mar 29, 2017

ELSA – Jose Narciso Jasso, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 4, 1947 to Narciso & Luz Jasso in Elsa.

Jose is survived by his loving wife of 42 years; Esperanza S. Jasso; daughter, Irasema S. (Ricardo) Villarreal; son, Rolando Vela; and...

Mar 27, 2017

Elsa – Francisco “Panchito” Ambriz, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017 at Valley Grande Manor, Weslaco. He was born February 28, 1923 in Cadereyta, NL, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carmen, parents, Tomas and Manuela Ambriz, and sisters, Margarita and Consuelo Rios. He is survived by his children: Janie (Enrique) Zarate,...

Feb 19, 2017

MERCEDES- Martiniano Colmenares, 83, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his residence in Mercedes. He was born January 5, 1934 to Zerapio & Aniceta Colmenares in Mexico.

Martiniano is survived by his wife, Marcelina Colmenares; son, Jose Luis Colmenares; daughters, Juana (Jose Caja) Colmenares, Marcelina (Benjamin Morales) Colmenares, Crystal (Joey Martinez) Colmenares,...

Feb 13, 2017

EDINBURG/LA VILLA – Maria Guadalupe Reyes, 72, passed away Monday February 13, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born July 14, 1944 to Inocencio & Ramona Míreles in La Villa.

Maria is survived by her sons, Efrain (Kristina) Reyes, Eleazar (Farrah) Reyes, Jr., Raul (Mireya) Reyes, and Raudel (Clarissa) Reyes; daughters,...

Feb 6, 2017

ELSA – Rene Mariscal, 54, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born October 10, 1962 to Jose & Felipa Mariscal in Weslaco.

Rene is survived by his father, Jose Mariscal; brothers, Jesus Mariscal, Miguel Mariscal, and Leroy Mariscal; sisters, Rosa Maria Pedraza, and Susan Annette...

Feb 5, 2017

ELSA – Trinidad Barco, 86, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1930 to Filomeno & Romana Barco in Alice, TX.

Trinidad is survived by her sister-in-law’s, San Juana Barco, Josefa Barco, Maria Dolores Barco, Maria Barco, and Maria Antonia Barco; and...

Feb 4, 2017

EDCOUCH – Senaida R. Lara, 93, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born May 29, 1923 to Julian & Maria F. Ramos in Mexico.

Senaida is survived by her sons, Noah Lara, Salvador (Mary) Lara, Alfredo (Maria) Lara, Ruben (Hermelinda) Lara, Juan (Elida) Lara, and Rene...

Jan 30, 2017

ELSA – Ciro Cáceres, Jr., 64, passed away, Monday, January 30, 2017 at Valley Baptist in Harlingen. He was born July 6, 1952 to Ciro & Estela Cáceres in Pharr.

Ciro is survived by his wife, Juanita Ozuna Cáceres; sons, Ciro, III (Leticia De La Fuente) Cáceres, Juan W. (Yvonne Maldonado) Cáceres, and...

Jan 11, 2017

Washington/ La Villa – Pedro Flores, Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the state of Washington. He was born May 10, 1947 to Pedro, Sr. & Adela Flores in La Villa, TX.

Pedro is survived by his brothers, Sigifredo (Angie) Flores, and Desiderio (+Blanca) Flores; sisters, Hilda (Juan) Barrera, Yolanda (Gumaro) Hernandez, and Dominga (Fidel)...

Jan 7, 2017

EDCOUCH – Guadalupe “Wally” Ramos, 72, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born November 4, 1944 to Benito, Sr. & Vicenta Ramos in Edcouch. Mr. Ramos served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. For his unselfish act of bravery having saved two of his comrades lives during battle,...

Jan 4, 2017

WESLACO – Guadalupe Casas, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 1, 1953 to Leon & Petra Gomez in Pharr.

Guadalupe is survived by her son, Ray (Gina) Casas; daughter, Jessica (Joel) Casas; and 5 grandchildren. Also surviving her are brothers, Rodolfo Gomez,...

Jan 1, 2017

EDCOUCH – Juan Manuel “Meme” Belmarez, 35, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 near his residence in Edcouch. He was born May 11, 1981 to Francisco Belmarez & Esmeralda Rangel in Weslaco.

Juan is survived by his wife, Loreda Altamirano; sons, Emmanuel Belmarez and Rolando Zamora, Jr.; daughters, Emerald Belmarez and Kaydee Belmarez....

Dec 30, 2016

ELSA – Jose Cruz Moreno, 74, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. He was born June 26, 1942 to Tomas & Feliciana Moreno in Mexico.

Jose is survived by his wife, Maria Isabel Garcia; sons, Jose Guadalupe Moreno and Juan Moreno; daughters, Sandra Moreno, Maricruz Moreno, Lourdes...

Dec 23, 2016

LA VILLA – Eva R. Perez, 70, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at La Hacienda in Harlingen. She was born August 1, 1946 to Severiano & Epifania Ruiz in Pharr.

Eva is survived by her son, Ricardo (Veronica) Perez, daughters, Margaret (Jose) Saenz, Ester (Ariel) Cortez, and Eva (Macario) Perez; 11 grandchildren;...