Obituaries

Dec 22, 2019

La Blanca-Infant Jesus Padilla, Jr., passed away suddenly Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco; he was one month old. Jesus was born November 11, 2019 in Weslaco to Jesus and Miriam Padilla.

Jesus is survived by his parents, brothers, Jose Armando Padilla and Juan Carlos Padilla, and sisters, Andrea Padilla, Angelina Padilla and...

Dec 18, 2019

La Villa – Ismael Altamirano, 56, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, TX. He was born January 4, 1963 to Moises and Maria De La Luz Altamirano in Mercedes, TX.

Ismael is survived by his wife, Anita Altamirano; sons, Daniel (Leticia) Altamirano and Ismael Altamirano, Jr.; daughter, Veronica Lee Altamirano;...

Dec 17, 2019

WESLACO – Mary Jean Steward, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Mary Jean was born October 7, 1940 in Van Nuys, California to Louis J. and Pearl (Sonnenburg) Krajewski. The family moved to Lewellen, Nebraska, where Mary Jean received her education graduating from Lewellen Rural High School in 1959. She...

Dec 15, 2019

MERCEDES- Antonio Tijerina, 52, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born October 7, 1967 to Antonio and Ramona Cortez in Mexico.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Elsa Edith Lopez; sons, Antonio (Selena) Tijerina; daughter, Isabel (Eric) Tijerina; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Hope Tijerina, Jesus Leyva Tijerina, Hennessy Coronado,...

Dec 1, 2019

San Carlos– Miguel Angel Portillo, 11, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. He was born December 30, 2007 to Elizabeth Verdin and Alex Omar Portillo in Weslaco, TX.

Miguel is survived by his parents, Elizabeth Verdin and Alex Omar Portillo; brothers, Cristian Verdin, Carlos Alcudia, Jose Alcudia, Leonardo Portillo, Alvaro Alcudia, Alex Portillo...

Nov 29, 2019

Edcouch – Jeanette Serna Villalpando, 38, died November 29, 2019 at home. She was born August 11, 1981 to George and Norma Linda Serna. Jeanette is survived by her husband, Eric Villalpando; sons, Eric Villalpando, Jr. and Dereck Villalpando; and daughter, Norma Villalpando. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Bautista and George Serna, Jr.; sister, Joanna Serna;...

Nov 26, 2019

Edinburg - David Dominguez, 60, died November 26, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Georgia. David was born September 12, 1959 to Geronimo and Maria Dominguez. He was born and lived in Elsa. He also lived in Mexico City, Puerto Rico, San Antonio, Katy, and lastly in Edinburg. David worked for Wal-Mart for 26 years. He is survived by his...

Nov 22, 2019

La Villa - Trinidad Marcelo Perez, 84, passed away November 22, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Marcelo, as he was known, was born June 16, 1935 in La Villa to Simon and Virginia Perez. Marcelo worked as a laborer, a Water Plant Operator for various local municipalities, and even worked as a butcher. Marcelo was also in...

Nov 18, 2019

Edcouch – Ramon Guerra, 91, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. He was born August 31, 1928 in Mexico.

Ramon is survived by his son, Pablo Campos, Jr.; daughters, Martha (Enrique) Gallo, Elizabeth (Sabas) Galvez, and Diana (Roman) Ramos; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Nov 15, 2019

Edcouch – Marina Islas, 75, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at her residence in Edcouch, TX. She was born November 26, 1943 to Dionicio and Natividad Lugo in Mexico.

Marina is survived by her husband, Emilio V. Islas, Jr.; son, Albert E. Islas; daughter, Nora Islas; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Pedro Lugo Reyes and Gabriel...

Nov 11, 2019

SANTA ROSA – Marc Anthony Hernandez, 25, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 in Progreso, TX. He was born October 28, 1994 to Antonio Hernandez and Matilde Yamino in Fort Myers, FL.

Marc is survived by his parents, Antonio (Patty) Hernandez and Matilde Yamino (Juan Manuel) Ramirez; brothers, Antonio, Jr. (Debbie) Hernandez and Dominik Hernandez; sisters, Lesley...

Nov 10, 2019

Elsa – John F. Hys, 81, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Home. He was born November 24, 1937 to Juliana & Rose Hys in St. Louis, MO.

John is survived by his wife, Jeri Hys; sons, John Johnson and Christopher Johnson; daughters, Susan Linton and Theresa (Bryan) Roach; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren;...

Oct 20, 2019

RAYMONDVILLE – Guadalupe Rios, 72, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his residence in Raymondville, TX. He was born June 14, 1947 to Ambrosio G. and Leonor Rios in Raymondville, TX.

Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Guadalupe C. Rios; sons, Gertudez Rios, Rene Rios, Roy Rios, Jesse Rios, and Rocky Rios; daughters, Rachel Rios, Roxanna...

Oct 8, 2019

Corpus Christi – Reynaldo Mosqueda, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his residence in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born April 20, 1937 to Alfredo and Maria Luisa Mozqueda in Matamoros, Tamps. MX.

Reynaldo is survived by his wife, Maria de Jesus Mosqueda; sons, Jesus (Aide) Mosqueda, Reynaldo (Maria Luisa) Mosqueda, Jr., and Arturo (Elvira)...

Sep 15, 2019

ELSA – Yolanda V. Rodriguez, 58, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born October 22, 1960 to Reyes and Porfiria Villanueva in Edcouch.

Yolanda is survived by her husband, Rodrigo Rodriguez; sons, Nolberto (Minerva) Florido and Juan Antonio (Yvonne) Florido; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers, Ramon (Evelyn) Villanueva, Alfredo...

Sep 13, 2019

Elsa - Ernesto Samuel Villanueva, 69, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Hospital in Edinburg. Ernesto was born June 23, 1950 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Santos and Anita Villanueva. Ernesto worked for HEB as a pharmacy clerk.

Ernesto is survived by his wife, Florinda Villanueva, son, Ernesto (Mary Alice) Villanueva, Jr., daughter, Yvette (Onofre)...

Sep 9, 2019

Edinburg – Antonio Regino, 51 passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 in Sullivan City. He was born August 30, 1968 to Luis and Hortencia Regino in Mexico.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Yolanda Corina Vasquez; son, Diego Antonio Regino; daughters, Yesenia Corina Regino, Crystal Joana (Noe Rodriguez) Regino. Deisdy Deyanira (Eduardo) Rivera; grandchildren, Jesnik Kaiden Rodriguez,...

Sep 8, 2019

Elsa - Sylvia De La Fuente, 61, passed away peacefully September 8, 2019 at McAllen Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1958 to Marcial and Oralia R. Segura in Edinburg, TX.

Sylvia is survived by her husband, Juan De La Fuente, Sr.; children, Jessica (Dino Cavazos) De La Fuente, Cynthia (Vancey Gonzalez) De La Fuente, Sylvia...

Sep 8, 2019

WESLACO – Christopher Martinez, 40, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born March 1, 1979 to Pedro, Jr. and Sylvia Martinez in Weslaco, TX. Christopher is survived by his wife, Senaida Galvez; sons, Tyreke Anthony Galvez and Christopher Martinez, Jr.; daughter, Kaylene Marie Martinez; parents, Pedro, Jr. and Sylvia Martinez; brothers, Pedro...

Sep 4, 2019

EDCOUCH – Jose Perez Lerma, 59, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born October 19, 1959 to Esteban and San Juana Perez in Mexico.

Jose is survived by his wife, Imelda Perez; sons, Jose Perez, Jr., Pascual Perez, and Miguel Angel Perez; daughters, San Juanita (Luciano, Jr.) Martinez,...