Obituaries

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.

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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...

Mar 9, 2021

Elsa - Andres Rubio, Jr., 69, passed away March 9, 2021 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Andres was born September 7, 1951 to Andres, Sr. and Faustina Rubio in Waco, TX. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Rubio; brothers, Ramon Gomez, Oscar Rubio, and George Rubio; sisters, Francisca Barrientes, Olga Rubio, and Dora Rivera; and numerous...

Mar 9, 2021

Elsa - Manuel "Manny" Cantu passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2021. He was born April 20, 1993 to (†)Faustino and Belinda Cantu in Weslaco. Manny was a laborer in the landscaping industry. He is survived by his mother, Belinda Cantu, brothers, Angel Cantu and Faustino Cantu, Jr., and sisters, Johanna Cantu, Julissa Cantu, Ramona Alicia Cantu, and San Juanita...

Mar 9, 2021

Elsa - Fallece de repente Antonio "Tonio" Garces el martes, 9 de marzo de 2021 en Knapp Medical Center en Weslaco. Antonio nació el 13 de junio de 1970, hijo de Arnulfo y María Elena Garces, en México. Tonio era un vendedor que trabajaba principalmente en un mercado local. Le sobreviven su esposa, Blanca Lemus, su hijo, Sebastian Garces, y su hija, Crystal...

Mar 7, 2021

Elsa - Melody "Mello" Gonzales passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at McAllen Medical Center. Melody was born April 30, 1978 to Jose Angel and Blanca Gonzales in Harlingen, TX. She is survived by her husband Mario Cardona, Jr.; son, Roman James Cardona, and daughter Brianna Jade Cardona. Melody is also survived by her brother, Eric (Norma) Gonzales, and...

Feb 25, 2021

Donna – Josefina Alvarado, 89, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Josefina was born March 17, 1931 to Julio and Norberta Rodriguez. She is survived by her son, Alejandro (Maria) Alvarado; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law Rogelio Casares; daughter-in-law Lupe Alvarado; and numerous nephews and nieces. Josefina is preceded in death...

Feb 25, 2021

"Though she was small, she was fierce"

Oralia Saldana Cavazos, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg, TX. She was born May 19, 1942 in Hualahuises, Nuevo Leon Mexico. Oralia is survived by her daughter Jessica "Jeco" (David) Brown of Westland, Michigan, and her son Javier T. (Angelica) Chapa...

Feb 24, 2021

La Villa - Norma San Juanita Leandro, 46, passed away February 24, 2021 at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Home in Weslaco. Norma was born June 24, 1974 to Jose De Jesus and Otilia Leandro in Weslaco. Norma worked as a production worker in the produce packing industry. She is survived by her son, Jose de Jesus Guerrero and daughter,...

Feb 21, 2021

Elsa – Ricardo M. Garza, 68, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 28,1952 to Juan, Sr. and Maria Mercado Garza in Edinburg Texas. Ricardo graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1972. He dedicated 31 years working with Hidalgo County Appraisal District and retired in 2012. He is survived by...