Obituaries

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...

Jun 24, 2020

Edcouch - Cody Daniel Erisman, 30, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born August 6,1989 to Lanny Wade and Cassandra Dawn Erisman in Dixon, Illinois. Cody is survived by his wife, Maribel Rodriguez and daughters, Caleigh Danielle, Bailey Ann, Harley Danielle, and Marley Ann Erisman. He is also survived by his father,...

Jun 23, 2020

Elsa - Maria Alicia Nichols, 73, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence in Elsa. She was born June 21, 1947 in Elsa, TX to Norberto and Josefa Martinez. She is survived by her sons, Robert Joseph (Laurie) Nichols and Rodney James (Maricela) Nichols; brother, Fidel (Aurelia) Martinez; and sisters, Tranquilina (Robert) Cantu and Margarita Leija. She...

Jun 6, 2020

Edinburg - Natasha Shéa-Lynne Galvan, 20, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born February 15, 2000 to Steven Carl Galvan and Lorrie Ann Torres Galvan in Edinburg.

Natasha is survived by her parents; brothers, Derrick Avalos and Ryan Merrill; sisters, Nicolle Galvan, Delilah Avalos, and Shawn Garcia.

May 26, 2020

Elsa - Armando Gomez, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born April 19, 1939 to Jose Angel and Mauricia Silva Gomez in Mexico.

Armando is survived by his wife, Alicia S. Gomez; son, Jorge Armando (Maria Luisa Juarez) Gomez; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Also surviving him are...

May 25, 2020

Mercedes - Paula R. Reyes, 83, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 23, 1937 to Pedro Rivera and Margarita Salazar in Corpus Christi, TX.

Paula is survived by her sons, Reynaldo (Maria Vallejo) Reyes, Jr., Ricardo Reyes (Jose Gonzalez), Roel Reyes (Joe Fish), and Rafael (Elsa) Reyes;...

May 23, 2020

Elsa - Jose Victor Zavala, 81, entered eternal rest Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Joe was born April 6, 1939 to Victor and Marciana Zavala in Elsa, TX. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Zavala; parents; sisters, Guadalupe (Lupe) Guzman, Rafaela (Fela) Zavala and Norfilia Lopez; and brother, Martin Zavala. He is survived by his...

May 19, 2020

Mercedes – Juan Martinez, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Mid-Valley Nursing Home in Mercedes. He was born October 12, 1929 to Zeferino Martinez and Maria Efren Toledo in Mexico.

Juan is survived by his brother, Agustin (Carmen) Martinez; sisters, Dolores Martinez, and Enedina Martinez; numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by...

May 18, 2020

Our loving Mama’s Sunset was on Monday, May 18, 2020, and is now in the presence of her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She has joined our precious Dad, Juan (Johnnie) L. Gutierrez and our loving brothers, Johnnie Gutierrez Jr., and Ricky G. Gutierrez, in a constant and never ending celebration in Heaven.

Her Sunrise into this...