Obituaries

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...

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)...

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,...

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,...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

Jul 13, 2020

Mercedes/Edcouch - Emilio V. Islas, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully July 13, 2020 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Emilio was born October 2, 1932 in Weslaco to Emilio, Sr. and Esther Islas. Emilio served in the U.S. Army, attained the rank of Corporal, and served overseas in Korea. After his service, Emilio worked locally as a Tax...

Jul 12, 2020

La Villa – Juan Lopez, 64, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence in La Villa. He was born December 3, 1955 to Guillermo and Elena Lopez in Mercedes.

Juan is survived by his mother, Elena Lopez; brothers, Jose Guillermo (Karla) Lopez, Jr., Hector Lopez, Rolando Lopez, Jose Raul Lopez, and Ubaldo Lopez; sisters, Rosa...

Jul 12, 2020

La Villa - Teodora "Lola" Longoria, 85, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1935 to Encarnacion Jr. and Guadalupe Guardiola in La Villa.

Teodora is survived by her son, Carlos Longoria; sister, Constancia Valdez; and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 10, 2020

Edcouch – Rosalinda “Rosa” S. Ramos, 65, passed away July 10, 2020 after a courageous fight against cancer. Rosa was born June 20,1955 to Agustin and Leona Sandoval in Edcouch. Rosa was employed by Edcouch-Elsa ISD as a bus driver for many years. She is remembered as “a beautiful soul”, “a fine lady”, and “a great pleasure just knowing...

Jul 8, 2020

La Villa - Aurelia Perez Cantu, 95, passed away peacefully July 8, 2020 at her residence in La Villa. Aurelia was born November 12, 1924 to Eugenio and Alejandra Perez in Mercedes. She is survived by her children: Juan (Yolanda) Cantu, Noe (Berta) Cantu, Onesimo Cantu, Maria Guadalupe Cantu, Zulema Cantu, Magdalena "Maggie" Cantu, and Timotea "Timmie" Cantu; 27 grandchildren; 57 great...

Jul 7, 2020

Edcouch - Nora Maria Cano, 43, passed away suddenly July 7, 2020 at Valley Baptist Micro Hospital in Weslaco. Nora was born April 3, 1977 to Guadalupe and Maria de la Paz Ramos in Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Jose Luis Cano; sons, Silvano Cano and Jose Luis Cano, Jr.; daughters, Justine Cano (Deni Arevalo) and Amely Cano; and...

Jul 7, 2020

Monte Alto - Homero "Buddy" Cardenas, 51, passed away peacefully July 7, 2020 at his Monte Alto residence. He was born December 21, 1968 to German and Amelia Cardenas in Beeville, TX. He is survived by his son, Javier Francisco Cardenas; brothers, German (Norma) Cardenas, Jr., Eduardo Cardenas, and Juan Cardenas (Priscilla); and sisters, Alma (Marcos) Flores, Linda Cardenas (Johnny...

Jul 3, 2020

Hargill, TX – Jorge "Nene" Evaristo Rodríguez, 47 años, falleció el viernes 3 de julio de 2020 en el Hospital Regional de Edinburg. Jorge nació el 23 de julio de 1972 en Cuba, hijo de Jacinto y María Rodríguez. Le sobrevive su esposa, Maribel Valdez; hijo, Jacmar Rodríguez; madre, María Chacón Rodríguez; hermano, José Rodríguez; hermanas, Agustina Rodríguez y...

Jun 30, 2020

Weslaco - Yesenia Zamora, 46, passed away peacefully June 30, 2020 at her residence. Yesenia was born June 27, 1974 to Pedro Zamora and Maria del Carmen Garcia in Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Jose Vasquez’ daughters, Mirelda Ruiz, Yesenia Gisell Cabrera, and Claudia Lomas; 3 grandchildren; mother, Maria Del Carmen Garcia; brothers, Hector (Leticia) Zamora, Gerardo Zamora,...

Jun 28, 2020

Elsa – Kalem "Kae" Garcia, 26, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 2, 1994 to Marilyn Garcia Alvarado in Weslaco. Kalem is survived by his mother and stepdad, Michael Alvarado; brothers, GionCarlos Garcia, Elgyn-Kayn Alvarado, Giovoni Alvarado, and GionAngelo Garcia; sisters, Kalyn Garcia and Roselyn-Harley Alvarado.

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Jun 26, 2020

Edinburg/Elsa - Michael A. Marquez, 38, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Michael was born September 30, 1981 to Arturo E. and Catarina L. Marquez in Weslaco, TX. He participated in sports at Edcouch-Elsa and was well liked by his family, friends and classmates. Some described him as "He was always kind and such a good...

Jun 24, 2020

La Villa - Pedro Mata, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born January 16, 1944 to Mateo and Dolores Mata in Elsa.

Pedro is survived by his wife, Lupe Mata; sons, Orlando (Melissa) Mata and Pedro Jr. (Cindy) Mata; daughters, Norma (David) Barajas, Melissa (John Michael) De...