Obituaries
Raul Cantu
Sep 10, 2021
La Villa - Raul R. Cantu passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Mid Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mercedes, TX. He was born March 11, 1934 to Crisanto Cantu and Concepcion R. Cantu in La Feria, TX. Raul is survived by his wife, Maria Cecilia R. Cantu; sons, Raul Ruiz Cantu, Jr., Juan Antonio (Margarita) Ramirez...

Israel Villarreal
Sep 8, 2021
Mission - Israel Villarreal, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1931 to Francisco and Estefana Villarreal in Raymondville, TX. Israel is survived by his daughters, Idalia Garza and Ismelda Garcia. Also surviving him are five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juana Alaniz de Villarreal. Cremation will be held...
Yolanda Ramirez
Sep 8, 2021
La Villa - Yolanda Ramirez, 46, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. She was born September 25, 1974 to Francisco Ramirez, Sr. and Albina Felix in Montpelier, Ohio. Yolanda is survived by her daughter, Yaritza Albina Ramirez; father, Francisco Ramirez, Sr.; mother, Albina Felix; sisters, Maribel Ramirez, Alma Delia (Robert) Van Agtmael, Nellie Ramirez...
Mario Bernal
Sep 2, 2021
McAllen/Elsa - Mario Geronimo Bernal, 47, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence in McAllen, TX. He was born April 21, 1974 to Geronimo Cruz and Linda Bernal in Houston, TX. He is survived by his brothers, Anibal Bernal, and Elias Ezequiel (Frances) Bernal. Mario is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Monday September 6,...
Arely Garza
Aug 27, 2021
Mercedes - Arely Garza, 32, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. She was born June 30, 1989 to Joel Vega and Sonia A. Ramirez in San Juan, TX. Arely is survived by her husband, Ramiro Garza III; sons, Joel Vega, Reno Garza and Abel James Garza; and daughters, Anesa Amparo Garza...
Luis Prieto
Aug 24, 2021
Edinburg - Luis Alberto Prieto, 35, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. He was born September 2, 1985 to Jose Luis and Gloria M. Prieto in Mexico. Luis worked as a laborer in the agriculture industry. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Lopez; sons, Luis Alberto Prieto, Jr., Emmanuel Prieto, and Nathan Isaias Prieto; daughters,...
Claudio Gomez M.
Aug 21, 2021
Weslaco - Claudio Gomez M., 80, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born June 23, 1941 to Gregorio and Lorenza Moreno Gomez in Mexico. Claudio worked as a laborer in the agriculture industry. He is survived by his sons, Eliazar Gomez, Eliel Gomez, Eli Gomez, Samuel Gomez, Saul Gomez, Misael Gomez and...
Pedro Serna
Aug 16, 2021
La Villa - Pedro P. Serna, 72, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born December 8, 1948 to Pablo and Genoveva P. Serna in Mercedes, TX. Pedro worked as a bus driver for La Villa ISD. He is survived by his children, Miguel (Carmen) Serna, Martha (Oscar) Trevino, Esequiel (Angelica) Serna, Dena (Juan Hugo) Contreras, Lisa...
Diana Cavazos
Aug 15, 2021
Weslaco - Diana Cavazos, 52, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. She was born May 30, 1969 in Springfield, IL, to Vito Alexio Rodriguez and San Juanita C. Diffie. Diana worked in the Health Industry as a Medical Assistant. She is survived by her brothers, Victor Rodriguez, Rolando (Celeste) Rodriguez, and Vito Alecio (Esmeralda) Rodriguez; sisters, Dominga...
Maria Fuentes
Aug 14, 2021
San Carlos - Maria G. Fuentes, 79, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg, TX. She was born October 30, 1941 to Fidel and Moncerrato V. Serna in Mexico. Maria is survived by her sons, Juan Jose Fuentes, Eutimio Fuentes and Marco Antonio Fuentes; 13 grandchildren; and sister, Concepcion Hernandez. Maria is preceded in death by her husband, Efren Fuentes; parents, Fidel and...
Francisco Noe Martinez
Aug 9, 2021
Elsa - Francisco Noe Martinez, de 45 años, falleció el lunes 9 de agosto de 2021 en Harlingen Medical Center. Francisco nació el 25 de enero de 1976 de padres Francisco y Micaela J. Martínez. Le sobreviven su esposa, María Oralia Martínez; hijastros, Roberto Mata, Jr., Alexander Mata y su hijastra, Kayla Mata; Tambien le sobreviven su hermanos Jaime...
Rebecca Marez
Aug 4, 2021
Hargill - Rebecca G. Marez, 84, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2021 at Arbor View Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Edinburg, TX. She was born January 7, 1937 to Rafael and Ramona D. Garcia in Hargill, TX. She is survived by her daughters, Hilda (Ramon) Reyes, Noemi (Ricardo) Garcia and Ana (Rene) Vedia; twenty three grandchildren, forty seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren; brother, Jose Garcia; sisters,...
Cipriano Perez
Jul 28, 2021
Edcouch - Cipriano Perez, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1939 to Florentino and Esmeralda P. Perez in Mexico. Cipriano worked many years as a tailor in the sewing industry. He is survived by his sons, Cipriano D. (Tracy) Perez, Hector Perez, Pablo Perez, Miguel Angel Munoz; daughters, Maria Del Carmen (Fernando)...
Jose Oyervidez, III
Jul 25, 2021
Donna - Jose Maria Oyervidez III, 25, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. He was born November 10, 1995 to Jose Maria Oyervidez, Jr. and Iona Cordero in McAllen, TX. He is survived by his unborn son, Jose Maria Oyervidez IV; mother of his child, Priscilla Santiago; his parents, Jose M. Oyervidez, Jr. and Iona Cordero; brother, Michael Brandon Oyervidez; and sister, Lyza Lizette...
Bernarda Colunga
Jul 20, 2021
Weslaco - Bernarda Colunga, 57, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence in Weslaco, TX. She was born February 7, 1964 to Crescencio and Juventina Benitez Colunga in Mexico. She is survived by her sons, Eduardo (Elizabeth) Colunga, Jose Minero Mauricio; daughter, Llesica (Oscar) Colunga; 13 grandchildren; her mother, Juventina Benitez Colunga; brothers, Benito Colunga, Teodolo Colunga, Roberto Colunga, and Julio Colunga; sisters, Elodegaria R. Benitez, Maria Colunga, Guadalupe Colunga...
Juan Maldonado
Jul 17, 2021
San Juan - Juan Maldonado, 70, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence in San Juan, TX. He was born January 27, 1951 to Rogelio and Ramona Maldonado in Laredo, TX. Juan served in the U.S. Army. After his enlistment, he worked as a salesman in the automotive industry. He is survived by his wife, Maria Luis Maldonado; sons,...
Rene Villarreal
Jul 13, 2021
Edcouch-Elsa - Rene Villarreal, 49, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at McAllen Nursing Center in McAllen. He was born May 17, 1972 in Weslaco, TX to Ramon Torres, Jr. and Enedina Villarreal. Rene graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1990. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, fulfilling his lifelong dream. Although he served briefly in the Marine Corp, he was...
Ramon Rios, Jr.
Jul 10, 2021
La Villa - Ramon G. Rios, Jr., 69, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born November 1, 1951 in Hale Center, TX to Ramon G. and Ernestina Rios. Ramon worked many years as a supervisor for North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. He was also a diehard Cowboys fan. Ramon is survived...
Rolando Garza
Jul 7, 2021
Elsa - Rolando Garza, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his sister's Elvia (Benito) Rodriguez residence, surrounded by his sisters and brothers. He was born January 20, 1957 to Juan, Sr. and Maria Mercado Garza in Elsa, Texas. Rolando enlisted in the United States Army in 1976; he proudly served his country. Rolando is survived by his son, Ray Garza; sisters, Elvia...
David Martinez
Jul 5, 2021
Edcouch-Elsa - David Martinez, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, July 5, 2021 at his residence in Edcouch, TX. He was born July 25, 1963 to Ramon Martinez and Bertha Vasquez Martinez in Donna, TX. David worked as a truck driver in the produce industry. Although David was short is stature, he was regarded as "Super Dave"...