Obituaries

Sep 27, 2018

DONNA – Areli Rodriguez, 23, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 9, 1995 to Antonio & Sonia Torres in Mexico.

Areli is survived by her husband, Miguel Rodriguez; parents; and brothers, Angel (Elizabeth) Torres and David Torres.

Viewing will be held Monday, October 1, 2018...

Sep 25, 2018

SANTA ROSA – Kristy Renee Costilla, 41, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born October 24, 1976 to Camilo Trevino & Melinda Leal in Harlingen.

A loving mother and homemaker, Kristy had a remarkable passion for baking beautiful cakes and delicious cookies. She was an active member in...

Sep 22, 2018

WESLACO – Joaquin “Shorty” Pedraza, 78, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 16, 1940 to Narciso & Maria Pedraza in Mexico.

Joaquin was self-employed as a cotton picker mechanic. He loved fishing, deer hunting, barbequing and profoundly loved his grandchildren. Joaquin is survived by his wife, Margarita V....

Sep 18, 2018

LA VILLA – Maria G. Vallejo, 74, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her residence in La Villa, TX. She was born July 11, 1944 to Adolfo & Antonia Gonzalez in Elsa, TX.

Maria is survived by her son, Miguel (Blanca) Vallejo, Jr.; daughters, Nora V. (Arturo) Cariaga, Norma (Rolando) Diaz, and Sylvia (Troy) Tuttle. Also...

Sep 12, 2018

Infant Jacob Baez was born and died peacefully, Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is survived by his parents, German, Jr. and Evangelina Baez. He is also survived by his brother, Marco Antonio Villeda, sisters, Angelica and Vanessa Villeda, Samantha, Yvette and Areli Baez. Viewing will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 6:00...

Sep 10, 2018

LA VILLA – Marco Antonio Ramirez, 41, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. He was born November 1, 1976 to Juan & Maria Lourdes Ramirez in Weslaco, TX.

Marco is survived by his wife, Melissa A. Ramirez; sons, Noah Ramirez, Isaac Ramirez, Adam Ramirez, and Marco A. Ramirez; granddaughter, Averie Ramirez; parents, Juan &...

Sep 9, 2018

EDCOUCH – Estanislado Ventura, 95, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born May 7, 1923 to Amado & Marcelina Ventura in Mexico.

Estanislado is survived by his wife, Dominga Ventura; sons, Juan (Estefana) Ventura, Felipe (+ Carmen) Ventura, Lorenzo (San Juanita) Ventura, Jose (Maria Raquel) Ventura, and Rosalio (Rosa...

Sep 6, 2018

WESLACO – Sylvia L. Pimentel, 59, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born May 15, 1959 to Guadalupe, Sr. & Santos Lopez in Weslaco, TX.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Domingo (Grecia) Fernandez; brothers, Javier (Pamela) Lopez, Noe (Lourdes) Lopez, Guadalupe (Rosie) Lopez, Jr., and Robert (Norma)...

Aug 25, 2018

Weslaco - Teodosia De Leon, 71, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born May 29, 1947, to Antonio and Tiburcia Yanez, in Mexico. She is survived by her sons, Noe De Leon from McAllen, and Daniel (Rachel) De Leon from Elsa. She is also survived by her daughter, Maria del Rosario De...

Aug 23, 2018

ELSA – Ubaldina M. Chapa, 67, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her residence in Elsa. She was born July 13, 1951 to Apolonio & Matiana Martinez in Mexico.

Ubaldina is survived by her husband, Armando Lopez Chapa, Sr.; sons, Armando (Olga) Chapa, Jr., Juan Jose (Renee) Chapa, and Alejandro (Cindy) Chapa; daughter, Noemi Chapa; 9...

Aug 9, 2018

Weslaco - Juana Esparza, 73, died peacefully August 9, 2018 at Aurora Comfort House in Weslaco. Juana was born December 27,1944 to Anastacio and Toribia Ramos in Mexico. She worked as a seamstress for the Haggar Clothing Company for many years. She is survived by her son, Hernan (Virginia) Ramos, and daughters, Miriam (Eloy) Silva, San Juanita (Fabian) Gonzalez,...

Aug 9, 2018

Elsa - Guadalupe M. Flores, 63, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born to Filemon and Jesusa Flores on September 9, 1954 in Waxahachie, TX. Guadalupe was a long-time truck driver working in the transportation industry. He is survived by his wife, Josefa P. Flores. He is also survived by his...

Aug 7, 2018

Hargill - Eustolia Cardona, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her residence in Hargill. She was born November 9, 1924 in El Campo, TX, to Susano and Alejandra Lara. She is survived by her husband, Abel Cardona. She is also survived by her sons: Mario (Delia) Cardona, and Juan R. (Idalia) Cardona; her daughters, Sulema (Tito) Nieto,...

Aug 5, 2018

Edcouch - Infant Michael Olmedo, one week old, went with our Lord in Heaven on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born July 28th to Oscar Olmedo and Vanessa Barron. He is survived by his parents, grandmother, Juana Gutierrez, and grandfather, Rolando Barron. He is also survived by his uncles, Homer Gutierrez, Gabino Gutierrez,  Noe Gutierrez,  David Olmedo, and...

Jul 13, 2018

San Carlos– Maria Arnulfa Diaz, 88, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born May 27, 1930 to Cayetano & Locadia Diaz in Mexico.

Maria is survived by her brothers, Quintin Diaz and Efren (Ramona Gomez) Diaz; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and...

Jul 13, 2018

La Villa - Olivia Ortiz, 82, died peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018, at her La Villa residence. She was born August 3, 1935 to Jesus and Francisca Vallejo, in Elsa, TX. Olivia is survived by her sons: Ricardo (Maria) Ortiz, Ruben (Flor Estella) Ortiz, Gabriel (Alicia) Ortiz, and Daniel (Maria) Ortiz; daughters: LuzMaria (Pedro) Gonzalez, Sylvia (Rod) Ortiz, Guadalupe...

Jul 4, 2018

ELSA – Gloria Estela Rivera, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. She was born September 16, 1950 to Ruperto Sr. & Maria A. Sosa in Elsa, TX.

Gloria is survived by her son, Steven Ted (Rosie) Rivera; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; mother, Maria A. Sosa; brothers, Ruperto Sosa,...

Jun 29, 2018

Elsa - David Rodriguez, Jr., 70, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1947 to David Rodriguez, Sr, and Sixta (Rodriguez) Garza in Elsa. He is survived by his mother; daughter, Vivian Brown; step-daughters, Debbie Gonzalez and Corina Gonzalez. He left four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and two step-great grandchildren. He is also survived...

Jun 27, 2018

ELSA – Juana Garcia, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. She was born May 5, 1953 to Nazaria Garcia in Bryan, TX.

Juana is survived by her sons, Rene (Alma) Garcia and Rogelio (Alejandra) Garcia; daughter, Melinda Garcia; and 10 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Florestella Cruz...

Jun 25, 2018

Harlingen/Elsa – Israel Martinez, 61, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born November 17, 1956 to Manuel & Juana Martinez in Elsa, TX.

Israel is survived by his brothers, Melchor (Inocencia) Martinez and Emeterio Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...