Obituaries

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...

Feb 18, 2021

Edcouch - Teodora R. Villarreal, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Drs. Hospital at Renaisance in Edinburg. Teodora was born November 9, 1939 to Cleofas and Caytena Rivera in Edcouch, TX. She is survived by her son, Ramiro (Norma) Villarreal, Jr.; daughter, Sylvia (Roel) Solis; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Luis (Elvia) Rivera; sisters, Maria Valdez and Simona Sanchez; and...

Feb 15, 2021

Mercedes – Norma Lopez Carabez 58, passed away peacefully February 15, 2021 at her residence in Mercedes. Norma was born September 6, 1962 to Guillermo and Elena Lopez in Mercedes, Texas. She is survived by her sons, José Eliazar (Arlene) Carabez and Jesus Esteban Carabez; daughter, Marlene Victoria Carabez; five grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Norma is also...

Feb 13, 2021

Emilia Hernandez Luna died on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer at the age of 88. Emilia was born on July 19, 1932 in La Villa, Texas where she also resided for many years.  Emilia was a very hard worker and had many skillsets. She worked as a...

Jan 29, 2021

Weslaco - Roberto Fernández falleció demasiado pronto el 29 de enero de 2021 en el hospital Knapp Medical Center en Weslaco. Nació el 20 de abril de 1940 en Municipio Linares, Nuevo León. México. Roberto era un hombre fuerte, siempre al aire libre haciendo cualquier cosa para mantenerse ocupado. Fue un trabajador de la construcción y trabajó en la industria agrícola. Le encantaban los...

Jan 29, 2021

Hargill – Jose Roman Alcala, 70, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. He was born August 18, 1950 in Hargill, TX to Lorenzo and Romanita Alcala. Jose is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Gonzalez; his sons, Jose (Geneva) Alcala and Amos Alcala; his daughter, Rebecca Alcala; and ten grandchildren. Also surviving...