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Homero Garcia

Homero Garcia

Feb 15, 2025

Donna, Texas - Homero Garcia, 65, passed away to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Mr. Garcia was born on May 20, 1959 in Ejido La Sierrita de Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Ms. Maria De Jesus Garcia Esqueda.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his brothers;...

Nelda Garcia Dillard

Nelda Garcia Dillard

Feb 15, 2025

Mercedes- Nelda Nora Garcia Dillard, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence in Mercedes.

Mrs. Dillard was born on September 19, 1953 to Mr. Ignacio A. Garcia and Mrs. Nora Sierra Garcia in Mercedes, Texas.

Mrs. Dillard is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Dillard; her son, Jerrek Garcia...

Maria Avila

Maria Avila

Feb 14, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Maria Velia Avila, 57, passed away to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025 at McAllen Medical Center.

Ms. Avila was born on February 25, 1967 in Montana, San Luis Potosi to Mr. Leobardo Avila & Mrs. Maria Dolores Martinez Araujo.

She is preceded in death by her mother Maria Dolores Martinez Araujo.

...

Tomas Vasquez

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Homero Garcia

Homero Garcia

Feb 15, 2025

Donna, Texas - Homero Garcia, 65, passed away to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Mr. Garcia was born on May 20, 1959 in Ejido La Sierrita de Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Ms. Maria De Jesus Garcia Esqueda.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his brothers;...

Nelda Garcia Dillard

Nelda Garcia Dillard

Feb 15, 2025

Mercedes- Nelda Nora Garcia Dillard, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence in Mercedes.

Mrs. Dillard was born on September 19, 1953 to Mr. Ignacio A. Garcia and Mrs. Nora Sierra Garcia in Mercedes, Texas.

Mrs. Dillard is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Dillard; her son, Jerrek Garcia...

Maria Avila

Maria Avila

Feb 14, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Maria Velia Avila, 57, passed away to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025 at McAllen Medical Center.

Ms. Avila was born on February 25, 1967 in Montana, San Luis Potosi to Mr. Leobardo Avila & Mrs. Maria Dolores Martinez Araujo.

She is preceded in death by her mother Maria Dolores Martinez Araujo.

...

Tomas Vasquez

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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