Obituaries

Aug 29, 2020

(The following obituary was submitted by Gregorio’s son, George Medina).

Edcouch - Gregorio Medina Jr. known as “Gollito” or “Greg” to family and friends, wears his shades dark, his cross close, and rides low on this last ride, his 67th trip around the sun, past the paved road, through the gravel rocks, into the monte alto. On...

Aug 29, 2020

Elsa - Librada Perez, 78, went to be with our Lord, August 29, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born October 17, 1941 to Timoteo and Librada Silva in Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Cirpriano Perez; sons, Cipriano David (Tracy) Perez and Hector Perez; daughter, Maria Del Carmen (Fernando) Hernandez; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and...

Aug 28, 2020

Weslaco/Elsa - Francisco Lopez, Sr., 67, passed away to be with our Lord August 28, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born January 2, 1953 to Francisco, Sr. and Regina Lopez in Weslaco. Francisco worked in the automotive industry as a auto technician. Francisco is survived by his sons, Franky Lopez, Jr., Francisco Lopez, Jr.,...

Aug 26, 2020

Elsa - Oralia Hinojosa, 84, passed away to be with our Lord August 26, 2020 at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Home in Weslaco. Oralia was born November 5, 1935 to Andres and Sanjuana Hinojosa in Mexico. Although Oralia worked as an Administrative Assistant in various capacities, she was known in our local community as a dedicated and devout Catholic....

Aug 24, 2020

La Villa – Natalio Vallejo, 76, passed away Monday August 24, 2020 at his residence in La Villa. He was born July 27, 1944 to Jesus and Francisca Vallejo in La Villa. Natalio is survived by his wife, Cruz Vallejo, Sons; Saul (Beatrice) Vallejo, Orlando (Ayde) Vallejo and Daughter; Idalia (Gilbert) Hinojosa. Also survived by his grandchildren Gilbert III,...

Aug 24, 2020

ELSA/SAN CARLOS - Jesus Mandujano, 103, went home to our Lord August 24, 2020.  Jesus was born in Rancho de Guadalupe, Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico to Jose C. and Socorro Mandujano. He is survived by his children: Socorro Mandujano of San Carlos, Eudelia (Raul) Arreguin of Celaya, Gto., Jesus (Lala) Mandujano of Nacogdoches, and Jesus Silvano (Estela) Mandujano/nephew of Elsa; grandchildren:...

Aug 22, 2020

Pharr/Elsa - Sergia “Sally” Rodriguez was born on October 6, 1935 to Tereso and Guadalupe Rodriguez in the small community of Pawnee, TX. She passed away August 22, 2020. She is survived by her son, Rudy A. Rodriguez (Mary Ann) of Pharr, TX and her brother Lorenzo Rodriguez of Houston, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband Adan Rodriguez...

Aug 22, 2020

Mercedes - Juan Carlos Limon, 5, passed away August 22, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 16, 2015 to Juan De Dios Limon and Yeniffer Sanchez in Brownsville. Juan is survived by his parents, Juan De Dios Limon and Yeniffer Sanchez; sister, Jayleen Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Juan Hernandez and Nicole Limon; and maternal grandparents,...

Aug 17, 2020

Weslaco - Marco Antonio "Marky" Sigala, 27, passed away August 17, 2020 in Weslaco. He was born January 3, 1993 to Mark Sigala and Grace Garcia. Mark worked as a security guard. Mark is survived by his parents, Mark Sigala and Grace Garcia; brother, Armando Caballero; sisters, Donna Caballero, Christina Sigala, Anna (Rolando Serna) Sigala; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Aug 15, 2020

Elsa – Edward Rendon, 40, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen on August 15, 2020. He was born June 17, 1980 in Beeville, TX to Leonardo and Alma Rendon. Edward is survived by his son, Adan Rendon; daughters, Miranda, Genessis, Christy, and Layla Rendon parents, Leonardo and Alma Rendon; and his maternal grandmother, Zenaida Alvarado. Also...

Aug 13, 2020

Edinburg – Hermila Salinas, 84, passed away August 13, 2020 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX. She was born on May 1, 1936 to Santos and Maria De la Luz Hernandez. Hermila is survived by son, Rodrigo (Altagracia) Aguilar. She is also survived by her brothers, Santos Hernandez, Arnulfo Hernandez, Roberto (Olga) Hernandez, and Elias (Teresa) Hernandez; sister, Esperanza...

Aug 8, 2020

Edcouch - Amelia Cardenas, 76, passed away peacefully at her residence in Edcouch. She was born November 13, 1943 to Gabriel and Eustolia Guerra in Edcouch . She is survived by her sons, German (Norma) Cardenas, Jr., Eduardo Cardenas, Juan (Priscilla) Cardenas; daughters, Rosa (Alfredo) Lara, Alma (Marcos) Flores, Linda (Johnny) Benavidez, Mellissa Cardenas; nineteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and nephews...

Aug 8, 2020

La Villa – Jesse Castillo, 26, passed away August 8, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Jesse was born November 18, 1993 to Jesus and Debbie Castillo in Weslaco. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Castillo; brother, Julian Castillo; sisters, Stephanie (Danny) Capetillo, Debbie Costilla, and Brenda Rodriguez. Also surviving him are numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Jesse is...

Aug 7, 2020

Mercedes – Sandra Galvan, 63, passed away peacefully August 7, 2020 at her residence. Sandra was born November 27, 1956 to Pedro and Adelaida Galvan in San Benito. She is survived by her husband, Antonio Lopez; daughters Valerie (Luis) Aleman and Ashley Arispe; brothers, Peter (Debbie) Galvan, Rolando Barney (Pam) Galvan; sister, Lulu Galvan; and sister-in-law, Velma Galvan. Sandra...

Aug 5, 2020

Mercedes - Maria Moreno, 54, passed away to be with our Lord August 5, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. She was born May 3, 1966 to David and Oliva Gaspariano. Maria worked many years as provider in the child care industry. She is survived by her husband, Juan Moreno; son, Jhonathan Moreno; and daughters, Diana (Mohamed) Hachemaoui, Carla Moreno, and...

Aug 3, 2020

Weslaco – Elva Ybarra, 78, passed away August 3, 2020 at Solara Hospital in McAllen, TX. She was born June 25, 1941 to Rafael and Guadalupe Villalpando in Elsa. Elva worked as a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) for many years. She is survived by her sons, Jose Ricardo Ybarra (Alva), Juan Antonio Ybarra; daughters, Delia Solis (Jose), Olga Ybarra...

Jul 30, 2020

Weslaco – Ernesto Flores, 51 años, falleció el 30 de julio de 2020 en Valley Baptist Medical Center en Harlingen. Ernesto nació el 17 de agosto de 1968 en México, hijo de Ernesto y Zulema Flores. Le sobrevive su esposa Elisa Aydee Flores; hijos, Ernesto Vicente, Raúl Ezequiel y Emilio Flores; y su hija, Virginia Aydee Flores. También le sobreviven su hermano, Raúl Flores,...

Jul 30, 2020

Weslaco - Cesar Guadalupe Martinez. 56, falleció el 30 de julio de 2020 en McAllen Medical Center. César nació el 13 de abril de 1964, hijo de Guadalupe y María Teresa Martínez. Le sobreviven su esposa, Evangelina Martinez; hijo, Angel Martinez; e hija, Janett González. También le sobreviven su madre, Maria Teresa Martinez; hermanos, Saúl, Sergio, Alfredo y Julio Martínez; hermanas, San Juana...

Jul 29, 2020

La Villa - Avelia Hernandez, 76, passed away July 29, 2020 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Avelia was born May 27, 1944 to Jose de Jesus and Cleotilde Diaz in La Villa. She is survived by her sons, Jesus (Cammie) Diaz, Saul (Candida) Hernandez, and daughter, Sandra (Raymond) Arispe. She is also survived by her brothers, Rodolfo Diaz and Aaron Diaz; sisters, Consuelo...

Jul 28, 2020

Edcouch - Jesus "Chuy" Roman, Jr., 61, passed away July 21, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1959 to Jesus and Maria Matilde Roman. Chuy worked at several jobs as a security guard, and most recently as a cook for ten years for LeeRoy's Chicken and Burgers. He was considered an avid newspaper reader and knew...