Obituaries
Marco Antonio Sigala
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.
...Edward Rendon
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...
Hermila Salinas
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...
Amelia Cardenas
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...
Jesse Castillo
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...
Sandra Galvan
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...
Maria Moreno
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...
Elva Ybarra
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...
Ernesto Flores
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,...
Cesar Martinez
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...
Avelia Hernandez
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...
Jesus Roman
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...
Antonio Olivares, Sr.
Jul 28, 2020
McAllen/Brownsville - Antonio “Tony” Olivares, Sr., 83, went into the hands of the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2020 at Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare in Pharr, Texas. Born in Los Angeles, California on May 14, 1937, “Tony” moved to Brownsville, Texas at the age of four. After graduating from Brownsville High School in 1955, he promptly enlisted...
Delfino Cortez
Jul 24, 2020
Monte Alto - Delfino Manuel Cortez, 72, passed away July 24, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Delfino was born December 24, 1947 to Severino and Ofelia Cortez. Delfino worked many years as a custodian for local school districts. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Cortez; sons, Delfino Manuel Cortez, Jr., Fabian Cortez, Pedro (Rebecca Salinas) Cortez, Delvis (Veronica)...
Roberto Ledesma
Jul 23, 2020
Elsa - Roberto "Robert" Ledesma, 65, passed away July 23, 2020 at his residence. Robert was born December 15, 1954 in Edcouch to Epifanio and Angelita Ledesma, and was raised by Maria Conger, whom he call Mom. Robert was well-known in his community as a self-employed Master plumber. He is survived by his ex-wife, Linda Ledesma, son, Joshua De Leon,...
Jose Garay
Jul 22, 2020
Jose Luis Garay, Sr. was born September 11, 1946 to Felix and Maria Garay in Cedral, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He passed away July 22, 2020 at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Antonia Ochoa. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Maria Elba Garay, his brother,...
Jose Vela
Jul 18, 2020
La Villa - Jose Eloy Vela, 66, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Jose Eloy was born October 5, 1953 to Alfredo and Andrea Vela in Mexico. He is survived by his brother, Manuel Vallejo, sister, San Juanita Perez, and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Andrea Vela....
Roberto Zuniga
Jul 15, 2020
Elsa - Roberto Zuniga, de 63 años, murió el miércoles 15 de julio de 2020 en el Centro Médico Knapp de Weslaco. Roberto nació el 8 de octubre de 1956 en México, hijo de José Pilar y María de Jesús Zuniga. Roberto trabajó como carpintero en la industria de la construcción. Su familia y amigos lo echarán de menos. Le...
Steven Rivera, Sr.
Jul 15, 2020
Elsa – Steven Rivera, Sr. 49, passed away July 15, 2020 in Springfield, MO. He was born on November 26, 1970 to Manuel R. and Gloria E. Rivera. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also enjoyed tinkering with care. Steven is survived by his wife, Rosalva "Rosie" V. Rivera; sons, Steven T. Rivera, Jr. and Eleazar Fuentes; daughters,...
Cecilio Navarro
Jul 14, 2020
Weslaco – Cecilio Navarro, 73, passed away July 14, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Micro Hospital in Weslaco. Cecilio was born November 22, 1946 to Natividad and Maria Navarro in Mexico. He was a local mechanic, and will be missed by his family and friends. Cecilio is survived by sons; Cecilio Navarro, Jr., Joe (Maria Guadalupe) Navarro; daughters,...