Obituaries

May 17, 2021

Mercedes - Ezequiel Rodriguez, 74, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born September 21, 1946 to Roberto, Sr. and Aurora Rodriguez, in Elsa, TX. Ezequiel is survived by his wife, Juanita Rodriguez; sons Michael (Angie) Rodriguez and Kevin Rodriguez; daughters, Lisa Jurado, Teresa (David) Garcia, Melissa (Albert) Rodriguez, Melinda Rodriguez, and Sharon...

May 15, 2021

La Villa - Alfonso "El Indio" De Anda passed away suddenly in La Villa. Alfonso was originally from Torreon Mexico. Everyone knew him as "El Indio." He was very private when it came to his family, so not much is known about them. He chose to live his life his way, very simple. He loved to watch novelas on tv, listen to...

May 14, 2021

Edinburg - Baby Zariah Faith Hernandez, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mission Regional Medical Center. She was born May 14, 2021 to Gino Cruz and Angelita Hernandez in Mission, TX. Baby Zariah is survived by her parents; brothers, Daniel Josiah Hernandez and Isaac Ray Hernandez; and sister, Nevaeh Grace Hernandez.

Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, May...

May 14, 2021

Edinburg - Elsa De Luna, 58, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1962 to Anicento, Sr. and Apolinar Perez in Elsa, TX. Elsa is survived by her sons, Francisco De Luna, III, and Brandon Lee De Luna; and daughter, Samantha Rae De Luna; eight grandchildren; brothers, Juan Luis Perez, Ricardo Perez, Rodolfo Perez...

May 12, 2021

Reynosa Tamaulipas, MX - Bernabe Salazar, 71 falleció el miercoles 12 de mayo de 2021 en Reynosa Tamp, MX. El nació el 11 de junio de 1949 de padres † Eliseo Salazar y † Agustina Meza. Le sobreviven su esposa, Maria Guadalupe Cano Sanchez; sus hijos Jorge Salazar, Julio Salazar, Tomas (Adela) Salazar y Luis Ernesto Salazar; hijas, Coral (Gomer) Sanchez, Norma Alicia (Jose) Ventura, Rocio (Manuel) Cornejo, Concuelo Salazar,...

May 7, 2021

La Villa - Linda Jane Rios passed away peacefully Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence in La Villa. Linda was born September 18, 1952 to Julian and Herlinda Ybarra in Peru, Indiana. Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years Ramon Rios, Jr. She is also survived by her brother, John Tamez (and wife Liz); sisters, Elvia Rivera (and...

May 3, 2021

Victoria "Vickie" Ragusin passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 84 years of age with her loving children by her side at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. She was born December 31, 1936 to Lucio and Enriqueta Chapa in Victoria, Texas. Vickie is survived by her son, Alfred Ragusin, III and wife Janelle; daughter, Crystal Bird and husband Jared; two grandchildren, Alfred...

May 3, 2021

Elsa/Forest Hill, TX - Elena Cavazos, 73, passed away May 3, 2021 at Texas at Health Hospital in Bedford, TX. She was born November 24, 1947 to Bonefacio and Amada Perez in Elsa, TX. Elena is survived by her sons, Ysmael (Patricia) Ybarra, Sr., Israel Ybarra, Guadalupe (Rosa) Ybarra, Daniel (Edna) Ybarra, Agapito Cavazos, and Ramiro Cavazos; daughters, Elsa (Danny) Rodriguez, Debra Ybarra, and Delia Cavazos. Elena is preceded...

Apr 22, 2021

Weslaco – Marie James, 97, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born May 7, 1923 to Cecilio and Teodula Garcia in Mexico. She is survived by her daughter Grace J. Uribe; her grandchildren, Thomas Uribe, Fernando Uribe and Shiron I. Uribe, all from Weslaco. Also surviving Marie is her stepson, Roy A. James from Jasper, TX. She...

Apr 22, 2021

Edinburg/Elsa - Eradio "Eddie" Salinas, Jr., 70, passed away April 22, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1951 to Eradio Sr. and Rebecca Salinas in Elsa, TX. Eddie loved gardening and the smell of an array of flowers such as gardenias, roses and the forest smell of cedar. He was truly a nature lover. Eddie is survived by...

Apr 20, 2021

Mercedes - Benjamin Ramirez falleció el martes 20 de abril de 2021 en Knapp Medical Center en Weslaco, TX. Nació el 11 de febrero de 1953 de padres †Antonio y †Dolores Ramirez. Le sobreviven sus hijos Carlos, Héctor, Manuel, Benjamín, María Elena, Ricardo y Jonathan Ramírez. Sus padres le anteceden en la muerte.

Los servicios de cremación se...

Apr 14, 2021

Mercedes – Manuel Almaguer, 80, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Manuel was born March 17, 1941 to Felipe and Francisca Almaguer in La Blanca, TX. Manuel worked many years as a truck driver for RGV Sugar Mill. He is survived by his wife, Maria Almaguer; son, Manuel Almaguer, Jr.; daughters, Ana (Mark) Mitchell,...

Apr 10, 2021

Edcouch - Jupiter Tijerina, 80, passed away peacefully April 10, 2021 at his residence in Edcouch. Jupiter was born May 10, 1940 to Jesus and Rita Tijerina in Elsa, TX. He worked most of his life as a laborer for the City of Elsa. Jupiter is survived by his wife, Otilia Tijerina; brother, Galo (Guadalupe) Tijerina; and sisters, Maria P....

Apr 10, 2021

Elsa – San Juanita “Janie” Gamez, 64, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Janie was born June 2, 1956 to Pablo and Otila Gorostiza in Edcouch, TX. Janie worked many years as a funeral attendant at Cardoza Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Rolando Gamez, Sr.; daughters, Sandra Sandoval, Mary Lou Segura (Ricardo...

Apr 2, 2021

Edcouch – Alex Diaz, 21, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Alex was born August 7, 1999 to Octavio and Mayra Diaz in Weslaco, TX. Alex worked in sales at a local aluminum sales business. He is survived by his wife, Paulina Zamora Diaz, and his son, Alex Fabion Diaz. Alex is also survived by...

Mar 29, 2021

La Villa - Aodon Reyna, 76, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Aodon was born August 13, 1944 to Marcelo and Julia Reyna in Edcouch, TX. He is survived by his brother, Marcelo (Teresa) Reyna and sister, Aurora Reyna. Aodon is also survived by several nephews and nieces, whom he raised as grandchildren.  He...

Mar 20, 2021

Edcouch – Tereso Guzman, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Edcouch. He was born January 15, 1935 to Jose and Tomasa Guzman in Laguna Seca Ranch in Edinburg, TX. Tereso was a long-time musician and recorded several CDs. He is survived by his wife, Margarita Guzman; son, Gabriel (Teresa)...

Mar 19, 2021

Weslaco - Beatriz S. Trevino, de 67 años, falleció el 19 de marzo de 2021 en el hospital Knapp Medical Center en Weslaco. Beatriz nació el 11 de julio de 1953, hija de Silvestre y Maria Saenz. Le sobreviven su esposo, Jesús C. Treviño; hijo, Jesús E. Treviño; hijas, Irene Castro y Beatriz Juárez; seis nietos, Jay González, Andrew Juárez,...

Mar 17, 2021

La Villa - Luis Garcia, 58, passed away March 17, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center after a lengthy and courageous battle with his illness. He was born November 13, 1962 to Margarito and Benita Garcia in Kingsville. Luis worked as an experienced mechanic at a local John Deere business. He is survived by his wife, Leandra Garcia; son, Aaron L....

Mar 17, 2021

Donna - Marilu Trujillo, de 46 años, falleció inesperadamente el 17 de marzo de 2021 en el hospital Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Marilu nació el 23 de octubre de 1974, hija de Meliton y Cristina Garza Trujillo. Le sobreviven su hijo, Félix Trujillo; hijas, Perla Trujillo, Gamalela Trujillo, Maricela Trujillo, Juanita Trujillo; y un nieto. También le sobreviven a Marilu...