Obituaries

Nov 2, 2017

MERCEDES – Delfina Cantu, 82, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. She was born December 24, 1934 to Jose Elias & Maria Mendoza in MX.

Delfina is survived by her sons, Jose Luz Muñoz, Victoriano Muñoz, Daniel Muñoz, Preciliano Muñoz, Reynaldo Cantú, and Carlos Cantú; daughters,...

Oct 31, 2017

WESLACO – Eliezer Garza, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Aurora House in Weslaco. He was born August 15, 1925 to Adolfo & Adela Garza in Mexico.

Eliezer is survived by his sons, Lisandro Garza, Eliezar Garza, and Efrain Garza; daughters, Dora Marroquin, Irma Hernandez, Esmeralda Aguirre, Maria Garza, Diana Garza,...

Oct 27, 2017

Elsa – Guadalupe Ruiz, 74, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Mid Valley Nursing & Rehab Center in Mercedes. Guadalupe was born February 7, 1943 in Mexico to Luciano and Guadalupe Contreras. She is survived by her husband, Jose L. Ruiz; sons, Jose Ruiz, Jr. and Jacob Ruiz; daughters, Maria R. Norris and Margaret Mujica; brothers, Luciano Contreras...

Oct 25, 2017

EDINBURG – Santiago Duran, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born August 31, 1952 to Agapito & Adelaida Duran in Mission, TX.

Santiago is survived by his wife, Ayda Duran; daughters, Josie (Miguel) Garcia, Amy (Jaime) Valderas, and Yolanda (Tony) Lozano. Also surviving...

Oct 23, 2017

EDINBURG – Luis Alfredo Morales, 53, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at his residence in Edinburg, TX. He was born June 1, 1964 to Benito R. Morales & Margaret Pacheco in Salinas, CA.

Luis is survived by his wife, Leonor Beatrice Morales; daughters, Symphony Andrea Morales and Destiny Rosee Morales. Also surviving...

Oct 21, 2017

Elsa – Miguel Olvera Landeros, 90, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. Miguel was born September 25, 1927 in Mexico to Ezequiel and Severina Landeros. He is survived by his sons: Moyses Landeros from South Carolina, Rogelio Landeros from Pharr, TX, Miguel Angel Landeros from Pharr, TX, Noe Landeros from Pharr,...

Oct 18, 2017

EDCOUCH – Martha Palomares, 59, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born January 30, 1958 to Francisco & Francisca Dueñez in Mexico.

Martha is survived by her husband, Rogelio Palomares, Sr.; daughters, Cynthia Palomares, Barbara Palomares, and Brenda Palomares; son, Roy (Dora) Palomares; and grandchildren,...

Oct 15, 2017

EDCOUCH – Mandy Flor Ybarra, 1, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Edinburg Children’s Hospital in Edinburg. She was born October 16, 2015 to Daniel Ybarra, Jr. & Maxy Flor Rodriguez in Edinburg, TX.

Mandy is survived by her parents and sister, Avelynn M. Ybarra. Also surviving her are maternal grandparents, Miguel...

Oct 15, 2017

ELSA – Reynaldo G. Garcia, Sr., 68, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born October 8, 1949 to Jose & San Juana Garcia in Edcouch, TX.

Reynaldo is survived by his wife, San Juanita Garcia; sons, Reynaldo Garcia and Kalem Jamal Garcia; daughter,...

Oct 15, 2017

ELSA – Ruben S. Ledesma, Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX. He was born April 20, 1943 to Felix & Julia Ledesma in Mercedes, TX.

Ruben is survived by his wife, Paula Flores Ledesma; sons, Ruben Ledesma, Jr. and Raul...

Oct 8, 2017

WESLACO – Leandro Lopez, 86, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born February 25, 1931 to Martin & Paula Lopez in Matamoros, Tamps., MX.

Leandro is survived by his wife, Maria Concepcion Lopez; daughters, Rosa A. (Gonzalo) Serna, Maria Concepcion (Elvin) Caraballo, Sandra (Juan) Villegas, Paula...

Oct 8, 2017

Edcouch, Texas – Oscar Cardoza Sr., 95, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to many, was called to eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home in Edcouch, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cardoza was born in Brownsville, Texas, on August 25, 1922. He lived a long and blessed...

Oct 8, 2017

ELSA – Aida San Juana Mariscal, 68, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born October 17, 1948 to Tomas & Trinidad Solis in La Villa, TX.

Aida is survived by her sons, Ernesto (Rebecca) Mariscal, Edwardo (Corina) Mariscal, Eloy (Veronica) Mariscal; daughters, Melissa (Adolfo) Mariscal,...

Oct 3, 2017

MONTE ALTO – Miguel Angel Alonso, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his residence in Monte Alto. He was born August 22, 1954 to Jose & Benita Alonso in Mexico.

Miguel is survived by his wife, Concepcion G. Alonzo; son, Jose (Jennifer) Alonso; daughter, Laura (Rafael) Ventura;...

Oct 3, 2017

Weslaco/Edcouch – Emily Marie Casablanca, 26, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, the University Health Hospital in San Antonio, TX. She was born November 2, 1990. She was born to David Manuel and Maribel Gonzalez Casablanca.

Emily is survived by her daughter, Kai Lee; son, Michael Hanley; and her parents, David Manuel and Maribel Gonzalez...

Oct 1, 2017

MERCEDES – Angel F. Sanchez, Sr., 41, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. He was born December 8, 1975 to Rodolfo & Martha Sanchez in Mexico.

Angel is survived by his wife, Veronica Sanchez; sons, Angel F. Sanchez, Jr., Avian Sanchez, Alan...

Sep 29, 2017

SANTA ROSA – Ruby Jo Nelson, 88, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Valley View Assisted Living Home in Harlingen, TX. She was born June 9, 1929 to Taft & Lily Collins in Arkansas.

Ruby is survived by her sons, Art (Scarlett) Nelson and Richard Nelson; daughter, Mary Helen (Gilbert) Flores; brother,...

Sep 27, 2017

EDCOUCH – Guillermo G. Garcia, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born January 21, 1942 to Leonardo & Celia Garcia in Mexico.

Guillermo is survived by his wife, Raquel G. Garcia; sons, Guillermo Garcia, Jr., Gilberto Garcia; daughter, Linda Garcia; 5 grandchildren; and...

Sep 25, 2017

WESLACO – David Salinas, 78, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born December 18, 1938 to Miguel & Teodora Salinas in La Sara, TX.

David is survived by his wife, Ester J. Salinas; son, Daniel Miguel Salinas; brother, Roy Salinas, and sister, Vila Salinas....

Sep 23, 2017

EDCOUCH – Horacio G. Ramos, 84, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born April 11, 1934 to Clemente & Francisca Ramos in Santa Maria, Mexico.

Horacio is survived by his son, Rene Ramos; daughters, Shaza - Silvia Ramos, Velia Ramos, Sulema Padilla, and Rebecca Ramos;...