Obituaries
Rodolfo Diaz, Jr.
Jun 11, 2019
LA VILLA – Rodolfo "Rudy" Diaz, Jr., 56, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born January 23, 1963 to Rodolfo, Sr. and Alicia Diaz in Mercedes.
Rodolfo is survived by his wife, Diana Trevino Diaz; sons, Rodolfo, III (Kara Jean) Diaz, Jesus Elias (Kristina Murphy) Diaz, James Diaz,...
Rene Toro
Jun 9, 2019
Monte Alto - Rene Del Toro, 63, passed away peacefully at his residence June 9, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer. Rene was born September 14, 1955 to José Abel and Lucia Del Toro. Rene worked as Canal Rider for Delta Lake Irrigation District.
Rene is survived by his wife, Teresa Del Toro, sons, Ruben (Marisa) Del Toro,...
Sylvia Martinez
Jun 7, 2019
Edcouch-Sylvia Martinez, 59, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019, at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born September 24, 1959 to Pedro and Ramona Silva. She is survived by her daughters, Marivel (Javier Garza) Martinez, and Veronica (Juan Posadas) Martinez. She is also survived by her mother, Ramona Silva, and four grandchildren. Also surviving her are her siblings,...
Guadalupe De Leon
May 31, 2019
Donna – Guadalupe G. De Leon, 75, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her residence in Donna. Guadalupe was born September 18, 1943 to Reynaldo and Dominga Gonzalez. Guadalupe was a cook for the local Head Start Program. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donna. She also liked to attend Mi Cielo Adult Day Care Center...
Jose Gomez
May 26, 2019
Jose Hugo Gomez, 62, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Angel Gomez Sr and step-father, Oscar Cardoza, Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Genoveva Cardoza; his loving wife of 44 years, Grasie Gomez; daughters, Nyssa Gonzalez and husband, Gustavo, Iliana Gomez, Jennifer Erin Palmer and husband, Jordan, Corina...
Elizabeth Garza
May 20, 2019
ELSA – Elizabeth Garza, 64, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. She was born April 6, 1955 to Guadalupe F. and Esther B. Garza in Weslaco, TX.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Brendon Serek Alvarez and Alejandro Cezar Alvarez; daughter, Cecelia Garza; father, Guadalupe F. Garza; brother, Antonio B. (Mary) Garza;...
Antonia "Toni" Ochoa
May 11, 2019
Elsa-Antonia “Toni” Garay Ochoa, 74, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Toni was born June 13, 1944 to Felix and Maria Garay. Toni was well known in her community, especially where she worked at the local HEB store in Elsa. She was such a nice person, as she greeted and smiled at everyone...
James Steward
Apr 14, 2019
WESLACO – James "Jim" Eugene Steward, 81, was born March 15, 1938, to Verna (Seibert) Steward and C. Gordon Steward in Lewellen, Nebraska. He passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco, Texas. Jim attended school in Lewellen Rural High School in 1956. He attended Nebraska Weslyn, Chadron State- BA, Ma, and UNL Dr. Program. In 1960, he married...
Randall Leach
Apr 12, 2019
HOUSTON — Randall Glen Leach, 67, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Houston. He was born November 3, 1951 to Fay Glen and Billie Gene Leach in Houston.
Randall is survived by his spouse, Danelle Bloodworth Leach; sister, Cindy Leach Attwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...
Pedro Gonzalez, Jr.
Apr 10, 2019
ELSA – Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born May 7, 1946 to Pedro T. and Evangelina Villalpando Gonzalez in Weslaco.
Pedro is survived by his wife, Maria Noelia Gonzalez; son, Pedro (Karina) Gonzalez III; daughter, Linda (Armando, Jr.) Duarte; grandchildren, Kassandra L. Gonzalez, Maiah...
Roberto Rocha
Mar 27, 2019
LA VILLA – Roberto Rocha, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born November 19. 1953 to Andres, Sr. and Carmen Rocha in Lockney, TX.
Roberto is survived by his wife, Refugia M. Rocha; daughters, Ruby Rocha (Mitchell) Edwards, Rebecca (Rolando) Sauceda, Regina Rocha, and Corina Silva; 5...
Celia Sanchez
Mar 27, 2019
EDCOUCH – Celia R. Sanchez, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. She was born July 2, 1948 to Raul and Maria Rosales in Mexico.
Celia is survived by her son, Juan Luis Sanchez; brothers, Raul (Martha) Rosales, Jesus (Sandy) Rosales, and Juan (Jane) Rosales; sisters, Estefana (Pilar) Garcia,...
Martin Zamorano
Mar 23, 2019
MERCEDES – Martin R. Zamorano, 54, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX. He was born July 7, 1964 to Juan and Elida Zamorano in Mexico.
Martin is survived by his wife, Andrea M. Zamorano; sons, Martin Zamorano, Jr. , Jeremy (Brittney) Burnias, and Rey Reyes; daughter, Brittney Burnias; 5 grandchildren;...
Aida Ybarra
Mar 22, 2019
EDCOUCH – Aida Ybarra, 73, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born November 24, 1945 to Macario and Alicia Zarate in La Grulla, TX.
Aida is survived by her husband, Hector Rafael Ybarra; sons, Hector Rafael (Roxanne) Ybarra, Rosendo (Yvonne) Ybarra, and Concepcion (Alicia S....
Francisco Saenz, Jr.
Mar 12, 2019
EDCOUCH - Francisco M. Saenz Jr., 67, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Amara Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born February 5, 1952 to Francisco R. and Isabel M. Saenz in Edcouch, TX. Francisco is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco R. Saenz (2000) and Isabel M. Saenz (1998). He is survived by his...
Milagros Rios
Mar 11, 2019
Edcouch - Milagros DeArthur Rios, 37, passed away March 11, 2109 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Milagros was born January 30, 1982 to Arthur, Jr. and Delisia Rios in Houston, TX. Prior to his illnesses, Milagros worked as a barber. He is survived by his parents, sisters, Laura (John) Wals, Melissa (Todd) Phillippi, and Della Mercedes Guzman. He is...
Servando Perez, Jr.
Mar 8, 2019
Monte Alto, TX - Servando Perez, Jr., 14, died unexpectedly March 8, 2019 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Servando, affectionaltely known as "Nano El Flaco" was born September 23, 2004 in Harlingen, TX. He is survived by his parents, Servando Perez, Sr., and Maria Elena Ramirez. Also surviving him is his brother, Sotero Perez, and sisters, Angela (Rolando)...
Don Smith
Mar 4, 2019
ELSA – Don Carlos Smith, 88, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Brook Ridge Retirement Community in Pharr. He was born May 9, 1930 to Euen and Elverda Smith in Ralls, TX.
Don is survived by his son, Larry Don (Anna) Smith; daughters, Lydia Wiley and Dawn K. (Mark) Goldammer; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother,...
Dora Valdez
Feb 27, 2019
EDCOUCH – Dora Elia Valdez, 62, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. She was born December 5, 1956 to Jose G., Sr. and Maria Consuelo Cisneros in Mercedes, TX.
Dora is survived by her husband, Francisco Valdez; son, Hermilo, Jr. (Linda) Gracia; daughters, Mary Alice Gracia, Elizabeth Valdez, and...
Antonio Montelongo
Feb 21, 2019
ELSA – Antonio F. Montelongo, 69, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born July 5, 1949 to Guadalupe and Rosalia F. Montelongo in Edcouch.
Antonio is survived by his wife, Anita Y. Montelongo; sons, Antonio (Sandra) Montelongo, Jr. and Rodney (Patricia) Montelongo; daughters, Veronica M. (Osvaldo) Garza and Alicia M....