Obituaries

Carlota Lawrence

Mar 30, 2015

Edcouch- Carlota Lawrence, 70, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen. She was born July 28, 1944 in Aldama, Tamps. MX. Carlota is survived by her parents, Hilario & Vicenta Villarreal; husband, Jimmie Lawrence; son, Jimmy Don Lawrence; daughters, Cynthia Lou Hedrick, Sherry (Charles) Johnson, Judy (Steven) Moreno, Donna Gibson, Tana (Kevin) Armitage, Melissa (Shannon)...

Abel Cardona, Jr

Mar 25, 2015

Hargill- Abel Cardona, Jr. died at his Kyle, TX residence Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born November 11, 1959 in Hargill, TX. Abel is survived by his partner for over 32 years, William B. Crump; 2 daughters, Billy Jean Hanz and Ginnie Crump; parents, Abel Cardona, Sr. and Eustolia Cardona; brothers, Mario Cardona and Juan Cardona; sisters, Oralia...

Victoria Garcia

Mar 25, 2015

Monte Alto – Victoria Bridget Garcia, 29, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at her residence in Monte Alto. She was born December 17, 1985 to Victor Coronado & Arlene Ramos in Casa Grande, AZ.

Victoria is survived by her husband, Joaquin Garcia; sons, Joaquin Garcia, Jr., Mark Anthony Garcia; daughters, Nevaeh Ramos, Diamond Ann Ramos Garcia,...

Maria Lopez

Mar 22, 2015

Elsa- Maria Elena Lopez, 64, died at her residence in Elsa Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was born September 3, 1950 in Plymouth, IN. to Ramon and Guadalupe Luna. Maria Elena is survived by her husband, Francisco Lopez, Sr.; sons, Eloy (Elizabeth) Silva and Francisco Lopez, Jr.; daughter, Raquel (Antonio) Magdaleno; father, Ramon Luna; brother, Ramon Luna, Jr. and Jaime...

Diana Gaytan

Mar 19, 2015

Diana Marie Gaytan

11/17/1973-03/19/2015

Diana Marie Gaytan is now at rest. Her long journey ended March 19, 2015 in McAllen, Texas. Her final moments were spent with loved ones at her side.

Diana is survived by her parents, Francisco and Anita Gaytan; her siblings, sister, Raquel M. Robles (Spouse Alberto Robles) and brother,...

Vicenta Padilla

Mar 17, 2015

ELSA — Vicenta C. Padilla, 99, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was born November 20, 1915 to Gabriel & Paulina Cardoza. She is preceded in death by both her parents; husband, Arcadio Padilla Sr.; brothers, David Cardoza & Gabriel Cardoza, Jr.; and sister, Trinidad Cardoza. Vicenta is survived by her sons, Arcadio (+Guadalupe) Padilla, Jr., David (Leticia)...

Leandro Rivera

Mar 13, 2015

SANTA ROSA - Leandro Rivera, 42, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born on July 12, 1972 to Federico Rivera, Sr. and Herminia Salazar in Lubbock, TX.

Leandro is survived by his wife, Maria Ludivina Rivera; sons, Jeremy Rivera, Christian A. Rivera; mother, Herminia Salazar and stepfather, Gilberto...

Ignacio Escobedo

Mar 12, 2015

LA BLANCA- Ignacio Escobedo, 80, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born January 10, 1935 to Eliud & Maria Escobedo in Matamoros, Tamps., MX.

Ignacio is preceded in death by his wife, Maria R. Escobedo; parents; and nine brothers. He is survived by his sons, Ignacio (Laura) Escobedo,...

Frank Reynoso

Mar 4, 2015

Weslaco Frank “Pancho” Reynoso, 56, died yesterday, Mar 4, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center after battling various health issues for many years.

Frank was born on June 14, 1958 in Weslaco, Texas, the 5th of 7 children brought to life by Josefina Sepulveda de Reynoso (deceased) and Pablo Reynoso (deceased.) Frank is remembered as a...

Maria Palomin

Mar 2, 2015

LA VILLA – Maria P. Palomin, 81, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. She was born March 15, 1933 to Jose and Leandra Garcia in La Villa, TX.

Maria is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Guadalupe Palomin; parents; brothers, Flavio Garcia and Esteban Garcia; and sister, Elvira Rendon. She...

Ramiro Villarreal

Feb 25, 2015

EDCOUCH – Ramiro G. Villarreal, 73, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born August 3, 1941 to Teodoro & Concepcion Villarreal in Donna, TX.

Ramiro is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Reymundo and Salvador Villarreal; sister, Julia Ramirez. He is survived by his wife, Teodora Villarreal; son,...

Cresencia Martinez

Feb 23, 2015

Weslaco- Cresencia Martinez, 88, died Monday, Feb 23, 2015 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born in Mercedes, TX on May 8, 1926 to Cresencio and Petra Martinez. Cresencia is survived by her sister, Maria Martinez; nephew, Alejandro Martinez, Jr.; great- nephews, Isaias, Isaac, Adam and David Martinez; great-nieces, Alejandra and Daisy Martinez. She is preceded in death...

Jorge Aguirre

Feb 21, 2015

Elsa - Jorge Aguirre, 51, died Feb 21, 2015 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. He was born Feb. 11, 1964 in Linares, NL, MX. Jorge is survived by his wife, Maria G. Aguirre; son, Angel Alviles; mother, Zenaida Aguirre; brothers, Bonifacio Aguirre, Jr., Jose Luis Aguirre, Sigifredo Cardona, Miguel Angel Martinez and Adalberto Martinez, Jr.; sisters, Alma...

Cresencio Delgado

Feb 16, 2015

Monte Alto - Cresencio Delgado, 35, died Sunday, Feb 16, 2015. He was born Sept. 14, 1979 in Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Raquel Torres; sons, Cristian Alexis and Adrian Delgado; parents, Juan and Maria Blasa Delgado; brothers, Ernestino, Juan and Claro Delgado; and sisters, Cirina, Anastacia, Mary Amparo, Maria Elena and Maria de Jesus...

Bernardo Garcia

Feb 10, 2015

Edcouch - Bernardo Loreto Garcia, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. He was born August 8, 1922 to Matilde & Manuela Garcia in Dallas, TX. Bernardo is preceded in death by his wife, Elvia Reyes; brothers, David Garcia, Sabino Garcia, Domingo Garcia; sister, Ernestina Mena and son-in-law, Victor Manuel de la Cruz....

Stephen Cook

Feb 9, 2015

Springfield, Missouri/Donna, TX Stephen Patrick (Pat) Cook, 59, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at his Missouri residence. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Luke and Miranda Jean Cook, and granddaughter,Cameron Luke. Also surviving Pat are his mother, Betty Trujillo, brother, Michael Cook, and sisters, Donna Hayden and Linda Taylor. Pat is preceded in death by his father, Harry...

Virginia Gonzalez

Feb 9, 2015

ELSA — Virginia O. Gonzalez, 61, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. She was born November 15, 1953 in Elsa, TX. Virginia is survived by her son, Marcial Cavazos; daughters, Norma Gonzalez, Lucinda S. (Alvaro Saenz) Gonzalez and Celinda C. Sanchez; brothers, Teofilo (Mirna) Ozuna, Jr., Baldomero (Yolanda) Ozuna, Carlos (Frances) Ozuna and Miguel (Patsy) Ozuna;...

Felimon Flores

Jan 31, 2015

Elsa

Felimon Flores, 90, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born to (+)Nabor and (+)Cayetana Flores. He is survived by his daughter, Silvia (Rogelio) Flores-Mitchell, sons, Jose (Delfina) Guerrero, Guadalupe (Margarita) Flores, Juan Martin (Sandra) Flores and Filimon (Virginia) Flores, Jr., brother, Ignacio Flores and sister, Dominga Flores. Surviving him are 40...

Guadalupe Pedraza

Jan 20, 2015

LA VILLA — Guadalupe Pedraza, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1917 to Fidencio & Tiburcia Pedraza in Laguna Seca Ranch, TX.

Guadalupe is preceded in death by his wife, Cristina Pedraza; parents; daughters, Rosa Flores, Anita Serna; two brothers and three sisters. He is survived...

Mario Quintero, Sr

Jan 20, 2015

Elsa Mario Quintero, Sr., died January 20, 2015. Services Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10 a.m. at San Martin de Porres in Weslaco. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.