Obituaries

Apr 23, 2020

Mercedes – Sonia Rangel, 52, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born August 22, 1967 to Juan and Bernarda Mendez in Mexico. Sonia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sonia is survived by her husband, Jesus Rangel; sons, Jesus (Norma) Rangel Mendez, and Samuel (Adriana) Rangel; daughters,...

Apr 20, 2020

La Villa – Enrique Julian Guajardo, Jr., 23, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 in Michigan. He was born December 15, 1996 to Enrique J. Guajardo, Sr. and Nohemi Trejo in Weslaco.

Enrique is survived by his parents; brothers, Eric Guajardo, Jayce Leandro, Armani Guajardo, and Jake Chavez; and sisters, Eliza Guajardo, Jaylynn Leandro, Jenevie Leandro, Mariah Guajardo,...

Apr 16, 2020

Elsa - Maria Zamora Martinez, 73, passed away April 16, 2020, at Comfort House in McAllen. Maria was born March 14, 1947 to Martin and Domitila Zamora in Mexico. Maria worked as a seamstress for a local sewing company. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa.

Maria is survived by her brother,...

Apr 16, 2020

Monte Alto – Elida G. Pineda, 81, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born August 6, 1938 to Nicolas and Angelita Gonzalez in La Villa. Elida is survived by her son, Juan Jose Pineda; daughter, Margie Pineda; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arturo Gonzalez, Realnulfo Gonzalez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Jr., and Ricardo...

Apr 13, 2020

Santa Rosa - Joe Luis Leal, Jr., 21, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his residence in Santa Rosa. He was born September 22, 1998 to Joe Luis Leal, Sr. and Sofia Fonseca in Harlingen. Joe is survived by his father; brothers, Luis Leal and Enrique Leal; sisters, Elena Leal, Amanda Leal, Jessica Lynch, and Desiree Lynch; maternal grandmother,...

Mar 29, 2020

Edinburg - Miguel Angel Vásquez, de 34 años, falleció el domingo 29 de marzo de 2020 en McAllen Medical Center. Nació el 1 de octubre de 1985 en México, hijo de Roberto Vázquez y Lina Ruiz.

A Miguel le sobrevive su esposa, Andrea Vanessa Báez; hijos, Miguel Angel Vásquez y Alder Mateo Vásquez; padres; hermanos, Daniel Vázquez...

Mar 28, 2020

Elsa – Juan S. Rodriguez, 70, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. He was born November 11, 1949 to Guillermo and Guadalupe Rodriguez in Rio Bravo, Tamps. Juan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Oralia Rodriguez; children, Jose Humberto Rodriguez (McAllen), Alejandra Valladares (Azael) Evans (Colorado), Araceli (Steve) McArthur, (McAllen), Javier...

Mar 20, 2020

Weslaco – David Vasquez, Jr., 25, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 in McAllen. He was born July 14, 1994 to David and Mara Vasquez in Harlingen. David is survived by his parents; brothers, Jose Vasquez, Jose Manuel Martinez, and Armando Martinez; sisters, Selene (Abel) Ramirez, Antonia Vasquez, and Anatila Martinez; numerous nephews and nieces.

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Mar 18, 2020

Weslaco - Baby Selah Ninel Cazares was born and passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is survived by her parents, Isaac Leo and Aliza Cazares. She is also survived by paternal grandparents, Leonso, Jr. and Oralia Cazares, and maternal grandparents Adan and Marisol Longoria.

Graveside services will be held...

Mar 16, 2020

Weslaco – Jose Luz Rodriguez, 71, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born May 21, 1948 to Roberto and Crispina Rodriguez in Mexico. Jose was an avid fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Jose is survived by his sons, Jose Luis (Sally) Rodriguez and Edgar (Martha) Rodriguez;...

Mar 15, 2020

Edcouch - Alberta F. Vasquez, 80, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her residence in Edcouch. She was born June 7, 1939 to Joaquin and Juanita R. Figueroa in Mexico. Alberta is survived by her sons, Robert (Fabi) Vasquez; Trinidad Vasquez, Jr., Joaquin (Norma) Vasquez, Daniel (Rosio) Vasquez, and Adan Vasquez; daughter-in-law, Rachel Vasquez; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters,...

Mar 14, 2020

La Villa - Eva M. Contreras, 59, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Eva was born March 5, 1961 to Bernardino and Felicitas Flores in Edinburg, TX. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Arnulfo V. Contreras; her sons, Arnulfo (Mayra) Contreras, Jr., and Dominique (Amaranta) Contreras; daughter, Felicitas Dee (Abel) Nicasio;...

Feb 28, 2020

Monte Alto - Elsa Dominguez, 65, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at home in Monte Alto. She was born April 6, 1954 in Rio Verde San Luis Potosi to Lino and Feliciana Dominguez. Elsa became a US Citizen and proudly served her Monte Alto community. She served 42 years with the Monte Alto Fire Department. Elsa is survived...

Feb 22, 2020

La Villa – Leroy Escobar, 34, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. He was born on November 26, 1985 to Leonel and Florencia Escobar in Edinburg, TX.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Asusena Escobar; son, Keanu Aiden Escobar; two daughters, Ameliah Jayd Escobar and Arianna Jayleen Escobar. He is also survived by...

Feb 18, 2020

La Villa - Soila Reyna, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Soila was born September 16, 1949 to Marcelo and Julia Reyna in San Marcos, TX. She is survived by her son, Rodolfo Reyna; brothers, Marcelo (Teresa) Reyna and Audon Reyna; and sister, Aurora Reyna. Soila is also survived by several nephews and nieces. She...

Feb 18, 2020

Mercedes - Sabino "Spider" Del Toro, Jr., 61, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was a native of Mexico, born on May 20, 1958 to Rosa Hernandez and Sabino Del Toro, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Flores of Mercedes; two sons, Sabino Del Toro, III and Jose Reynaldo Del Toro; ...

Feb 16, 2020

Elsa – Olivia Navarro, 71, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. She was born July 19, 1948 to Felix Rodriguez and Josefina Alamia in Niles, MI. Olivia is survived by her husband, Cecilio Navarro; sons, Joe Navarro (Maria) and Cecilio Navarro, Jr.; daughters, Brenda Lee Olivarez (Benito), Irma Linda Garza (Orlando), and Olivia Maria...

Feb 15, 2020

ELSA - Luisa Martinez Leos, 89, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born May 2, 1930 to Maria Martinez in Beeville, TX. Luisa is survived by her daughter, Juanita Barron; granddaughters, Christina Hernandez and Donna Hernandez. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Jose Acosta, Alonso Acosta, Diego Acosta, Alejandro Acosta, Alexia Hernandez...

Feb 8, 2020

WESLACO – Zapopan Avila, 91, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at her residence in Weslaco. She was born November 30, 1928 to Daniel and Maria Avila in Mexico.

Zapopan is survived by her daughter, Graciela Mendoza (Norberto); daughter-in-law, Carmen Perez; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 7, 2020

Edcouch - Ignacio M. Valdez, 80, passed away peacefully February 7, 2020 at his residence in Edcouch. Ignacio was born July 31, 1939 to Merced and Maria Martinez Valdez in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Ignacio was raised by Merced and his step-Mom, Librada Valdez. He worked many years as a tire repairman for the local Elsa Coop. Ignacio is...