Obituaries

Jesus Diaz

Feb 4, 2018

ELSA – Jesus Diaz, 95, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born February 8, 1922 to Manuel Diaz and Savina Marin in Mexico.

Jesus is survived by his sons, Daniel Diaz, Jesse Diaz, Antonio Diaz, Jose Diaz, Baldomero Diaz, and Guadalupe Diaz; daughters, Maria de Jesus Fuentes, Sylvia D....

Jose Cortina

Feb 4, 2018

ELSA – Jose Luis “Pepe” Cortina, 68, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at McAllen Heart Hospital. He was born January 13, 1950 to Jose & Luisa Cortina in Edcouch, TX.

Jose is survived by his wife, Juana Estela Cortina; sons, Jose Luis (Paris) Cortina, Angel G. (Angela) Cortina, Diego Cortina; daughters, Julia A. (Oscar) Cortina, Erica...

Emily Garza

Feb 3, 2018

AUSTIN – Emily Martinez Garza, 36, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her residence in Austin. She was born July 3, 1981 to Carlos Martinez and Belinda Tijerina in Weslaco.

Emily is survived by her sons, Kaleb Sean Garza, Marcus Garza, Leonardo Martinez, Jr., and Mathew Martinez; brothers, Carlos Martinez, Jr., Eloy Martinez, and Samuel Martinez;...

Leila Salinas

Jan 29, 2018

Infant Leila Marie Salinas was born and went with our Lord January 26, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Emilio J. Salinas and Linda Salas. She is survived by her parents, brother, Arnold Jacob Flores, and sister, Amaryllis Victoria Flores. Leila Marie will have graveside services Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Edinburg, with...

Jose Jasso

Jan 23, 2018

MONTE ALTO – Jose Concepcion Jasso, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his residence in Monte Alto. He was born March 11, 1937 to Eliseo & Carmen Jasso in Mexico.

Jose is survived by his wife, Juanita Jasso; sons, Jesus Fabian (Hilda) Jasso, Jose (Marilena) Jasso, and Joaquin (Priscilla Urbina) Jasso; daughters, Cecilia (Diego, Jr.) Luna,...

Guadalupe "Wally" Juarez

Jan 23, 2018

ELSA – Guadalupe C. Juarez, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born September 6, 1952 to Jose R. & Dominga Juarez in Elsa.

Guadalupe is survived by his two former spouses, Blanca C. Juarez & Martha C. Lopez; daughters, Irma Rodriguez, Monica Juarez, Melissa Espericueta, and Annett Avalos....

Maria Contreras

Jan 21, 2018

MERCEDES – Maria Anna Contreras, 58, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 11, 1960 to Felix L. & Maria Contreras in Mercedes.

Maria is survived by son, Juan Francisco Alvarado; daughters, Cecilia Alvarado and Raquel Sanchez; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by her...

Petra Reyes

Jan 13, 2018

LA VILLA – Petra Reyes, 78, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. She was born April 29, 1939 to Manuel & Manuela Suarez in La Villa.

Petra is survived by her husband, Jose Angel Reyes; sons, Pedro Reyes, Juan G. (Alicia) Reyes, Agustin I. Reyes, Vicente F....

Armando Sepulveda

Jan 12, 2018

ELSA – Armando Sepulveda, 44, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born January 27, 1973 to Pedro & Maria Sepulveda in Edcouch, TX.

Armando is survived by his mother, Maria Sepulveda; and sister, Araceli Sepulveda. He is preceded in death by his father.

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Guadalupe Esparza

Jan 8, 2018

MERCEDES – Guadalupe B. Esparza, 74, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 28, 1943 to Valentin Banda & Manuela Suarez in La Villa, TX.

Guadalupe is survived by her husband, Timoteo Esparza, Jr.; sons, Timoteo (Nora) Esparza, III, Santos Esparza, Jessie (Sandra) Esparza, Eduardo (Jennifer) Esparza, Antonio (Becky) Esparza,...

Ramiro Hernandez

Jan 8, 2018

BUENA PARK, CA – Ramiro Hernandez, 58, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at his residence in Buena Park, CA. He was born December 26, 1959 to Ector & Maria T. Hernandez in Mercedes, TX.

Ramiro is survived by his mother; brothers, David (Rebekah) Hernandez, and Ricardo (Terrie) Hernandez; and sister, Diana Hernandez. He is preceded in...

Ignacio Galvan

Jan 5, 2018

EDCOUCH – Ignacio “Nacho” Galvan, 77, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born July 31, 1940 to Domitilo & Magdalena Galvan in Mexico.

Igancio is survived by his wife, Rosalina Galvan; sons, Ignacio (Jesica) Galvan, Jr.; daughters, Laura Galvan, Magdalena Galvan, Maciel Galvan, and Roxanna...

Raul Aguilar, Jr

Jan 1, 2018

Missouri City, Texas- Raul Aguilar, Jr., 64, formerly from Edcouch passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. He was born February 27, 1953 to Raul, Sr. & Carolina Aguilar in Weslaco.

Raul is survived by his wife, Lydia Aguilar; sons, Rodney (Patricia) Montelongo and Eric...

Ricardo Gomez

Dec 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Ricardo Gomez, 7, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born January 30, 2010 to Robert, Jr. & Lucia Gomez in Edinburg.

Daniel is survived by his father; and brothers, Pablo Rafael Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, and Roberto Gomez, III.

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 10,...

Daniel Gomez

Dec 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Daniel Alberto Gomez, 3, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born July 26, 2014 to Robert, Jr. & Lucia Gomez in Edinburg.

Daniel is survived by his father; and brothers, Pablo Rafael Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, and Roberto Gomez, III.

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January...

Andres Flores

Dec 30, 2017

Elsa – Andres Flores, 98, went to be with our Lord on December 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1919 to Marcelino and Eleuteria Flores in Mexico.

Andres is survived by his daughter, Rosita Ayala; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Lucia Gomez

Dec 30, 2017

EDINURG- Lucia Gomez, 32, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born April 23, 1985 to Pablo & Claudia Perez in Mexico.

Lucia is survived by her husband, Roberto Gomez, Jr.; son, Pablo Rafael Gomez; stepsons, Alejandro Gomez and Roberto Gomez, III; and her parents.

Memorial Service will be...

Erasmo Mendoza, Sr

Dec 13, 2017

WESLACO – Erasmo Mendoza, Sr., 62, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born June 2, 1955 to Ausencio & Amalia Mendoza in Mexico.

Erasmo is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rosa Gloria Mendoza; sons, Erasmo, Jr. (Claudia) Mendoza, Richardo Mendoza, Oscar...

Jose Quintero

Dec 10, 2017

ELSA – Jose “Yoyo” Quintero, 51, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his residence in Elsa. He was born July 18, 1966 to Clemente & Maria Elena Quintero in Shelby, MI.

Jose is survived by his wife, Irene G. Quintero; sons, Jose Quintero, Jr. and Juan Clemente Quintero; daughters, Nellie Quintero, Jasmin...

Rogelio Martinez

Dec 7, 2017

Harlingen/Progreso – Rogelio Martinez, 71, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1946 to Jose & Julia Martinez in Mexico.

Rogelio is survived by his wife, Maria Del Carmen Martinez; sons; Jose Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Omar Martinez, and Roy Martinez; daughters, Debora Rodriguez, Julia Martinez, and Lydia Martinez. He...