Obituaries
Obituaries for Salinas Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Tomas Vasquez
Feb 13, 2025
Brownsville - Tomas Vasquez, 47, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in San Benito.
Mr. Vasquez was born September 15, 1977, son of Norma Vasquez.
He is survived by his mother; daughter, Sabrina Jo Gonzalez; children, Cesar Guajardo Jr., Carlos Perfecto Guajardo, Cassandra Guajardo, Cheryl Ann Vasquez, Angelica Portales, Aliza Evette Arizpe; his sisters, Hilary Vasquez, Hilarie Bautista, Cherral Vasquez and Shannon...
Jose Angel Herrera Castelan
Feb 12, 2025
Donna, Texas - Jose Angel Herrera Castelan, 34, passed away to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025.
Mr. Herrera Castelan was born on August 3, 1990 in Tulancingo Hidalgo Mexico to Mr. Panfilo Herrera & Mrs. Antonia Castelan Flores.
Jose Angel Herrera Castelan is survived by his parents, Panfilo & Antonia Herrera Castelan; five brothers, Javier...
Jerona Lea Stenson
Feb 12, 2025
Duluth, Minnesota - Jerona L. Stenson, 93, passed away to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025 at DHR Hospice Facility.
Mr. Stenson was born on November 6, 1931 in Helena, MT.
Mrs. Jerona L. Stenson will be cremated at a later date at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna, TX.
Funeral Arrangements...
Adelina Hernandez
Feb 10, 2025
Elsa - Adelina M.Hernandez, 88, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at KKnapp Medical Center.
Mrs.Hernandez was born July 24, 1936 in Pawnee, Texas, daughter of Pasqual Molina and Rumalda Garza. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sisters.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Enrique Hernandez; her son, Amadeo Peralez;...
Sixto Saldana
Feb 9, 2025
Weslaco, Texas - Sixto Saldana, 65, passed away to be with the Lord on February 9, 2025 peacefully at his residence.
Mr.Saldana was born on November 15, 1959 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas. to Mr. Tiburcio Saldana & Mrs. Dominga Gallegos.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents.
Sixto Saldana is survived by his wife...
Isidro Pena
Feb 9, 2025
Edinburg- Isidro Pena, 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Pena was born on May 15, 1950 to Mr. Alfonso Pena and Mrs. Maria de la Luz Lara Pena in Mexico.
Mr. Pena is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories are...
Fernando Gonzalez Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Elsa- Fernando Gonzalez, 58, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his residence in Elsa.
Mr. Gonzalez was born on May 5, 1966 to Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez Sr. and Mrs. Lydia Reyna Gonzalez in Weslaco, Texas.
Mr. Gonzalez is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez Sr. and his niece, Christina...
Vicente Lopez
Feb 8, 2025
Pharr- Vicente Lopez, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence in Pharr, Texas.
Mr. Lopez was born on May 26, 1949, to Mr. Vicente Lopez and Mrs. Rosario Munoz Lopez in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Vicente Lopez is survived by his wife Blanca Maribel Cantu, and brother Juan Manuel Lopez.
As per his wishes, Mr....
Damian Ace Salinas
Feb 8, 2025
Edcouch - Damian Ace Salinas, 1, passed away to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 at Driscoll Childrens Hospital in Edinburg Texas.
Baby Damian Ace Salinas was born on October 7, 2023 in Harlingen,Texas to Mr. Stephen Salinas & Mrs. Nancy Herrera
Baby Damian Ace Salinas is survived by his parents, Stephen (Nancy Herrera) Salinas; his...
Leonardo Castillo
Feb 8, 2025
Mercedes, TX - Leonardo Castillo Jr., 51, passed away to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.
Mr. Castillo was born on December 22, 1973 in Edcouch, TX to Mr. Leonardo Castillo, Sr. & Mrs. Esther Cuellar.
He is preceded in death by his father; one brother, Ernesto Castillo & one sister,...
Baldemar Lozoya
Feb 7, 2025
Elsa - Baldemar Ramon Lozoya, 62, passed away to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.
Mr. Lozoya was born on December 31, 1962 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. to Mr. Jose Dolores Losoya Rivera & Mrs. Josefa Ramon Rodriguez.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his brothers, Jose Luis Lozoya,...
Santos De Los Rios
Feb 5, 2025
Donna, Texas - Santos De Los Rios, 56, passed away to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.
Mr. De Los Rios was born on April 17, 1968 in Weslaco, TX. to Mr. Julio De Los Rios & Nora Olivarez.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers,...
Efrain Garza
Feb 5, 2025
Elsa, Texas - Efrain Garza, 66, passed away to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab.
Mr. Garza was born on May 7, 1958 in Weslaco, TX. to Mr. Guadalupe Villalon Garza & Mrs. Trinidad Rodriguez Garza.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Reynaldo Garza.
...
Armando Benitez
Feb 4, 2025
Donna- Armando Benitez, 58, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Doctors Hospital at Renaisssances in Edinburg.
Mr. Benitez was born on November 27, 1966 to Mr. Arnulfo L. Benitez and Mrs. Maria de la Luz Benitez in Monroe, Michigan.
Mr. Benitez is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Arnulfo L. Benitez...
Roel De La Cruz
Feb 4, 2025
Edcouch, Texas - Roel De La Cruz, 72, passed away to be with the Lord on February 4, 2025 peacefully at his residence.
Mr. De La Cruz was born on July 31, 1952 in Edinburg, TX. to Mr. Porfirio De La Cruz & Mrs. Maria Valdez.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his...
Sara S. Mendoza
Feb 2, 2025
Los Fresnos - Sara S. Mendoza, 64, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Mrs. Mendoza was born October 10, 1960, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Daughter of Vicente Mendoza and Esperanza Sanchez Mendoza. She is preceded in death by her husband Elpidio Galvan and her parents.
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Cynthia Sheets Galvan, Arvy Galvan, Ithiel Galvan; brothers, Jorge Mendoza, Rodolfo Mendoza;...
Viola M. Cano
Feb 2, 2025
Weslaco, Texas - Viola M. Cano, 68, passed away to be with the Lord on February 2, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Viola Cano was born on July 26, 1956 in Weslaco, TX to Mr. Nicolas Medrano & Mrs. Carmen Aguirre.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tiburcio Medrano & Adolfo Medrano.
Viola...
Guadalupe Martinez
Feb 1, 2025
Edcouch- Guadalupe G. Martinez, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his residence in Edcouch, Texas.
Mr. Martinez was born December 1, 1942 to Mr. Guadalupe Martinez and Mrs. Luisa Gonzalez in Edcouch, Texas.
Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Guadalupe Martinez and Mrs. Luisa Gonzalez and his...
Harold M. Ryks
Jan 30, 2025
Harold M Ryks Sr., affectionately known as "Harold," passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on January 30, 2025, at his home in Weslaco, Texas. He was born on February 10, 1931, in Renville, Minnesota.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and 3 sons. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Ryks, his...
Leobardo Gonzalez
Jan 30, 2025
Donna, Texas - Leobardo Gonzalez, 50, passed away to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.
Mr.Gonzalez was born on November 4, 1974 in Libertyville, IL to Mr. Pedro Gonzalez & Bertha L. Rivera Gonzalez.
He is preceded in death by his father, Pedro Gonzalez.
Leobardo Gonzalez is survived by his wife,...
Tomas Vasquez
Feb 13, 2025
Brownsville - Tomas Vasquez, 47, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in San Benito.
Mr. Vasquez was born September 15, 1977, son of Norma Vasquez.
He is survived by his mother; daughter, Sabrina Jo Gonzalez; children, Cesar Guajardo Jr., Carlos Perfecto Guajardo, Cassandra Guajardo, Cheryl Ann Vasquez, Angelica Portales, Aliza Evette Arizpe; his sisters, Hilary Vasquez, Hilarie Bautista, Cherral Vasquez and Shannon...
Jose Angel Herrera Castelan
Feb 12, 2025
Donna, Texas - Jose Angel Herrera Castelan, 34, passed away to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025.
Mr. Herrera Castelan was born on August 3, 1990 in Tulancingo Hidalgo Mexico to Mr. Panfilo Herrera & Mrs. Antonia Castelan Flores.
Jose Angel Herrera Castelan is survived by his parents, Panfilo & Antonia Herrera Castelan; five brothers, Javier...
Jerona Lea Stenson
Feb 12, 2025
Duluth, Minnesota - Jerona L. Stenson, 93, passed away to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025 at DHR Hospice Facility.
Mr. Stenson was born on November 6, 1931 in Helena, MT.
Mrs. Jerona L. Stenson will be cremated at a later date at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna, TX.
Funeral Arrangements...
Adelina Hernandez
Feb 10, 2025
Elsa - Adelina M.Hernandez, 88, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at KKnapp Medical Center.
Mrs.Hernandez was born July 24, 1936 in Pawnee, Texas, daughter of Pasqual Molina and Rumalda Garza. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sisters.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Enrique Hernandez; her son, Amadeo Peralez;...
Sixto Saldana
Feb 9, 2025
Weslaco, Texas - Sixto Saldana, 65, passed away to be with the Lord on February 9, 2025 peacefully at his residence.
Mr.Saldana was born on November 15, 1959 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas. to Mr. Tiburcio Saldana & Mrs. Dominga Gallegos.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents.
Sixto Saldana is survived by his wife...
Isidro Pena
Feb 9, 2025
Edinburg- Isidro Pena, 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Pena was born on May 15, 1950 to Mr. Alfonso Pena and Mrs. Maria de la Luz Lara Pena in Mexico.
Mr. Pena is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories are...
Fernando Gonzalez Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Elsa- Fernando Gonzalez, 58, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his residence in Elsa.
Mr. Gonzalez was born on May 5, 1966 to Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez Sr. and Mrs. Lydia Reyna Gonzalez in Weslaco, Texas.
Mr. Gonzalez is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez Sr. and his niece, Christina...
Vicente Lopez
Feb 8, 2025
Pharr- Vicente Lopez, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence in Pharr, Texas.
Mr. Lopez was born on May 26, 1949, to Mr. Vicente Lopez and Mrs. Rosario Munoz Lopez in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Vicente Lopez is survived by his wife Blanca Maribel Cantu, and brother Juan Manuel Lopez.
As per his wishes, Mr....
Damian Ace Salinas
Feb 8, 2025
Edcouch - Damian Ace Salinas, 1, passed away to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 at Driscoll Childrens Hospital in Edinburg Texas.
Baby Damian Ace Salinas was born on October 7, 2023 in Harlingen,Texas to Mr. Stephen Salinas & Mrs. Nancy Herrera
Baby Damian Ace Salinas is survived by his parents, Stephen (Nancy Herrera) Salinas; his...
Leonardo Castillo
Feb 8, 2025
Mercedes, TX - Leonardo Castillo Jr., 51, passed away to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.
Mr. Castillo was born on December 22, 1973 in Edcouch, TX to Mr. Leonardo Castillo, Sr. & Mrs. Esther Cuellar.
He is preceded in death by his father; one brother, Ernesto Castillo & one sister,...
Baldemar Lozoya
Feb 7, 2025
Elsa - Baldemar Ramon Lozoya, 62, passed away to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.
Mr. Lozoya was born on December 31, 1962 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. to Mr. Jose Dolores Losoya Rivera & Mrs. Josefa Ramon Rodriguez.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his brothers, Jose Luis Lozoya,...
Santos De Los Rios
Feb 5, 2025
Donna, Texas - Santos De Los Rios, 56, passed away to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.
Mr. De Los Rios was born on April 17, 1968 in Weslaco, TX. to Mr. Julio De Los Rios & Nora Olivarez.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers,...
Efrain Garza
Feb 5, 2025
Elsa, Texas - Efrain Garza, 66, passed away to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab.
Mr. Garza was born on May 7, 1958 in Weslaco, TX. to Mr. Guadalupe Villalon Garza & Mrs. Trinidad Rodriguez Garza.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Reynaldo Garza.
...
Armando Benitez
Feb 4, 2025
Donna- Armando Benitez, 58, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Doctors Hospital at Renaisssances in Edinburg.
Mr. Benitez was born on November 27, 1966 to Mr. Arnulfo L. Benitez and Mrs. Maria de la Luz Benitez in Monroe, Michigan.
Mr. Benitez is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Arnulfo L. Benitez...
Roel De La Cruz
Feb 4, 2025
Edcouch, Texas - Roel De La Cruz, 72, passed away to be with the Lord on February 4, 2025 peacefully at his residence.
Mr. De La Cruz was born on July 31, 1952 in Edinburg, TX. to Mr. Porfirio De La Cruz & Mrs. Maria Valdez.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his...
Sara S. Mendoza
Feb 2, 2025
Los Fresnos - Sara S. Mendoza, 64, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Mrs. Mendoza was born October 10, 1960, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Daughter of Vicente Mendoza and Esperanza Sanchez Mendoza. She is preceded in death by her husband Elpidio Galvan and her parents.
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Cynthia Sheets Galvan, Arvy Galvan, Ithiel Galvan; brothers, Jorge Mendoza, Rodolfo Mendoza;...
Viola M. Cano
Feb 2, 2025
Weslaco, Texas - Viola M. Cano, 68, passed away to be with the Lord on February 2, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Viola Cano was born on July 26, 1956 in Weslaco, TX to Mr. Nicolas Medrano & Mrs. Carmen Aguirre.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tiburcio Medrano & Adolfo Medrano.
Viola...
Guadalupe Martinez
Feb 1, 2025
Edcouch- Guadalupe G. Martinez, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his residence in Edcouch, Texas.
Mr. Martinez was born December 1, 1942 to Mr. Guadalupe Martinez and Mrs. Luisa Gonzalez in Edcouch, Texas.
Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Guadalupe Martinez and Mrs. Luisa Gonzalez and his...
Harold M. Ryks
Jan 30, 2025
Harold M Ryks Sr., affectionately known as "Harold," passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on January 30, 2025, at his home in Weslaco, Texas. He was born on February 10, 1931, in Renville, Minnesota.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and 3 sons. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Ryks, his...
Leobardo Gonzalez
Jan 30, 2025
Donna, Texas - Leobardo Gonzalez, 50, passed away to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.
Mr.Gonzalez was born on November 4, 1974 in Libertyville, IL to Mr. Pedro Gonzalez & Bertha L. Rivera Gonzalez.
He is preceded in death by his father, Pedro Gonzalez.
Leobardo Gonzalez is survived by his wife,...