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Tomas Lopez De Leon

Tomas Lopez De Leon

May 21, 2025

We gather today in remembrance of Tomas Lopez De Leon, a devoted husband, father, and community member whose life was marked by love, dedication, strength and hard work.

Born in Donna, Texas, Tomas lived a full life of 92 years, defined by his commitment to family and the values that bring communities together.

He was married to Lydia Candanoza De Leon for...

Cassandra Isabel Hernandez

Cassandra Isabel Hernandez

May 18, 2025

Weslaco- Cassandra Isabel Hernandez, 26, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Weslaco, Texas.

Cassandra was born on August 12, 1998 to Mrs. Josie Sepulveda in Austin, Texas.

Cassandra is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Abundia Tafolla.

Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Josie Sepulveda; her raising mother,...

Kathleen Frederick

Kathleen Frederick

May 18, 2025

Edcouch - Kathleen Sue Frederick, 68, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her residence in Edcouch. Funeral services have been entrusted to Salinas Funeral Home in Elsa.

Juventino Arias

Juventino Arias

May 17, 2025

Donna, Texas - Juventino M. Arias, 90, passed away to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025.

Mr. Arias was born on October 12, 1934 in Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico to Mr. Juan Arias & Mrs. Estela Moreno.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Josefina Arias; two sons, Joseph Arias, Manuel Yañez; four...

Esmeralda Castaneda Martinez

Esmeralda Castaneda Martinez

May 14, 2025

Donna- Esmeralda Martinez, 59, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Mrs. Martinez was born on June 18, 1965 to Mr. Juan T. Castaneda and Mrs. Lydia Trevino in Weslaco, Texas.

Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Juan T. Castaneda and Mrs. Lydia Trevino;...

Miguel Montes

Miguel Montes

May 12, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Miguel Montes, 46, passed away to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025 at McAllen Medical Center.

Miguel was born on November 1, 1978 in Weslaco, TX to Mr. Ruben Montes & Mrs. Juanita R. Montes.

Miguel Montes is survived by his parents; one brother, Ruben Montes, Jr. (Norma); two sisters, Anna Marie Robledo (Tony) & Susie Aguilar...

Noe Alberto Hernandez

Noe Alberto Hernandez

May 12, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Noe Alberto Hernandez, 76, passed away to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab Center in Weslaco.

Mr. Hernandez was born on July 14, 1948 to Mr. Roman Hernandez and Mrs. Amelia Lopez in Mercedes, Texas.

Mr. Hernandez is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish...

Arturo Vega

Arturo Vega

May 11, 2025

Edcouch, Texas - Arturo Isquierdo Vega, 75, passed away to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025 at Solara Hospital in McAllen.

Mr. Vega was born on June 23, 1949 in Edcouch, TX.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Olivia Isquierdo & his wife, Dora Vega.

Arturo Isquierdo Vega is survived by five sons,...

Mirta Rodriguez

Mirta Rodriguez

May 11, 2025

Edcouch, Texas - Mirta Rodriguez, 79, passed away to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX.

Mr. Rodriguez was born on September 21, 1945 in Edinburg, TX to Mr. Roberto Martinez & Mrs. Guadalupe Cabrera.



She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Santos Rodriguez; two...

Victor Sanchez Solonza

Victor Sanchez Solonza

May 10, 2025

Brownsville- Victor Sanchez Solonza, 59, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2025 at his Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home of Brownsville.

Rosa Barbosa

Rosa Barbosa

May 8, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Rosa A. Barbosa, 86, passed away to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Ms. Barbosa was born on July 12, 1938 in Weslaco, TX to Mr. Pablo Abeldano & Mrs. Felicitas Martinez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roberto Barbosa; her son,...

Ofelia Gonzalez Moreno

Ofelia Gonzalez Moreno

May 8, 2025

Brownsville - Ofelia Gonzalez Moreno, 59, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

Mrs. Moreno was born November 4, 1965, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Daughter of Juan Gonzalez and Maria de la Luz Moreno. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Arturo Davila; her children, Arturo Davila Jr..,...

Maria Leal

Maria Leal

May 7, 2025

Lake Jackson, Texas- Maria de los Angeles Leal, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Lukes Health- Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Mrs. Leal was born on December 14, 1949 to Mr. Jose Raul Martinez and Mrs. Otilia Hernandez Martinez in San Benito, Texas.

Mrs. Leal is preceded in death...

Felipe Hirlas

Felipe Hirlas

May 6, 2025

Donna, Texas - Felipe Domingo Hirlas, 56, passed away to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.

Mr. Hirlas was born on December 21, 1968 in Portland, OR to Mr. Domingo Hirlas & Mrs. Herlinda Muñoz Lopez.

He is preceded in death by his father, Domingo Hirlas & one brother, Joe Daniel Hirlas.

...

Noe Guerra

Noe Guerra

May 5, 2025

Elsa, Texas - Noe V. Guerra, 76, passed away on May 5, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Guerra was born on March 11, 1949 in Elsa, TX.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Concepcion Vasquez & great-grandfather, Blas Vasquez; one brother, Santana Torres; two sisters, Simona Rodriguez & Maria Hernandez.

Noe V. Guerra...

Maria G. Torres

Maria G. Torres

May 5, 2025

Elsa - Maria Margarita Gonzalez Torres (Morena) 92; It is with deep sadness that Morena's family announce her passing on May 5, 2025. Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at home. She was born on February 10, 1933, and was an Elsa resident most of her life. She raised a family of three and worked outside of home in the...

Maximino Moran

Maximino Moran

May 4, 2025

Mercedes, Texas - Maximino Moran, de 58 años, falleció el 4 de mayo de 2025 en el Centro Médico de McAllen.

El Sr. Morán nació el 8 de enero de 1967 en Jalpan De Serra, Querétaro, México, hijo del Sr. Primitivo Morán Ramírez y la Sra. Inocencia Ponce Chávez.

Le precede en la muerte su madre.

A...

Frances Free

Frances Free

May 3, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Free, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on May 3, 2025, at the age of 61. Frances was born on February 6, 1964, to Mr. Reynaldo Sarmiento and Mrs. Arcelia Garza Sarmiento who resided in Weslaco, Texas, where she cultivated deep roots in...

Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson

May 1, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" William Johnson

Born on December 31,1941,in St. Louis Missouri, passed away peacefully on may 1, 2025, at the age of 83. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son.

He's proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph & Marian Johnson one sister, Deborah Johnson.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Lydia Johnson...

Alejandro Trevino

Alejandro Trevino

May 1, 2025

Edcouch- Alejandro Trevino, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence in Edcouch, Texas.

Mr. Trevino was born on July 2, 1937 to Mr. Jesus Trevino and Mrs. Aurelia Garcia in Monterrey, Mexico.

Mr. Trevino is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Jesus Trevino and Mrs. Aurelia Garcia; his son,...

Tomas Lopez De Leon

Tomas Lopez De Leon

May 21, 2025

We gather today in remembrance of Tomas Lopez De Leon, a devoted husband, father, and community member whose life was marked by love, dedication, strength and hard work.

Born in Donna, Texas, Tomas lived a full life of 92 years, defined by his commitment to family and the values that bring communities together.

He was married to Lydia Candanoza De Leon for...

Cassandra Isabel Hernandez

Cassandra Isabel Hernandez

May 18, 2025

Weslaco- Cassandra Isabel Hernandez, 26, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Weslaco, Texas.

Cassandra was born on August 12, 1998 to Mrs. Josie Sepulveda in Austin, Texas.

Cassandra is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Abundia Tafolla.

Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Josie Sepulveda; her raising mother,...

Kathleen Frederick

Kathleen Frederick

May 18, 2025

Edcouch - Kathleen Sue Frederick, 68, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her residence in Edcouch. Funeral services have been entrusted to Salinas Funeral Home in Elsa.

Juventino Arias

Juventino Arias

May 17, 2025

Donna, Texas - Juventino M. Arias, 90, passed away to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025.

Mr. Arias was born on October 12, 1934 in Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico to Mr. Juan Arias & Mrs. Estela Moreno.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Josefina Arias; two sons, Joseph Arias, Manuel Yañez; four...

Esmeralda Castaneda Martinez

Esmeralda Castaneda Martinez

May 14, 2025

Donna- Esmeralda Martinez, 59, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Mrs. Martinez was born on June 18, 1965 to Mr. Juan T. Castaneda and Mrs. Lydia Trevino in Weslaco, Texas.

Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Juan T. Castaneda and Mrs. Lydia Trevino;...

Miguel Montes

Miguel Montes

May 12, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Miguel Montes, 46, passed away to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025 at McAllen Medical Center.

Miguel was born on November 1, 1978 in Weslaco, TX to Mr. Ruben Montes & Mrs. Juanita R. Montes.

Miguel Montes is survived by his parents; one brother, Ruben Montes, Jr. (Norma); two sisters, Anna Marie Robledo (Tony) & Susie Aguilar...

Noe Alberto Hernandez

Noe Alberto Hernandez

May 12, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Noe Alberto Hernandez, 76, passed away to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab Center in Weslaco.

Mr. Hernandez was born on July 14, 1948 to Mr. Roman Hernandez and Mrs. Amelia Lopez in Mercedes, Texas.

Mr. Hernandez is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish...

Arturo Vega

Arturo Vega

May 11, 2025

Edcouch, Texas - Arturo Isquierdo Vega, 75, passed away to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025 at Solara Hospital in McAllen.

Mr. Vega was born on June 23, 1949 in Edcouch, TX.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Olivia Isquierdo & his wife, Dora Vega.

Arturo Isquierdo Vega is survived by five sons,...

Mirta Rodriguez

Mirta Rodriguez

May 11, 2025

Edcouch, Texas - Mirta Rodriguez, 79, passed away to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX.

Mr. Rodriguez was born on September 21, 1945 in Edinburg, TX to Mr. Roberto Martinez & Mrs. Guadalupe Cabrera.



She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Santos Rodriguez; two...

Victor Sanchez Solonza

Victor Sanchez Solonza

May 10, 2025

Brownsville- Victor Sanchez Solonza, 59, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2025 at his Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home of Brownsville.

Rosa Barbosa

Rosa Barbosa

May 8, 2025

Weslaco, Texas - Rosa A. Barbosa, 86, passed away to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Ms. Barbosa was born on July 12, 1938 in Weslaco, TX to Mr. Pablo Abeldano & Mrs. Felicitas Martinez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roberto Barbosa; her son,...

Ofelia Gonzalez Moreno

Ofelia Gonzalez Moreno

May 8, 2025

Brownsville - Ofelia Gonzalez Moreno, 59, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

Mrs. Moreno was born November 4, 1965, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Daughter of Juan Gonzalez and Maria de la Luz Moreno. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Arturo Davila; her children, Arturo Davila Jr..,...

Maria Leal

Maria Leal

May 7, 2025

Lake Jackson, Texas- Maria de los Angeles Leal, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Lukes Health- Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Mrs. Leal was born on December 14, 1949 to Mr. Jose Raul Martinez and Mrs. Otilia Hernandez Martinez in San Benito, Texas.

Mrs. Leal is preceded in death...

Felipe Hirlas

Felipe Hirlas

May 6, 2025

Donna, Texas - Felipe Domingo Hirlas, 56, passed away to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025 at Knapp Medical Center.

Mr. Hirlas was born on December 21, 1968 in Portland, OR to Mr. Domingo Hirlas & Mrs. Herlinda Muñoz Lopez.

He is preceded in death by his father, Domingo Hirlas & one brother, Joe Daniel Hirlas.

...

Noe Guerra

Noe Guerra

May 5, 2025

Elsa, Texas - Noe V. Guerra, 76, passed away on May 5, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Guerra was born on March 11, 1949 in Elsa, TX.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Concepcion Vasquez & great-grandfather, Blas Vasquez; one brother, Santana Torres; two sisters, Simona Rodriguez & Maria Hernandez.

Noe V. Guerra...

Maria G. Torres

Maria G. Torres

May 5, 2025

Elsa - Maria Margarita Gonzalez Torres (Morena) 92; It is with deep sadness that Morena's family announce her passing on May 5, 2025. Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at home. She was born on February 10, 1933, and was an Elsa resident most of her life. She raised a family of three and worked outside of home in the...

Maximino Moran

Maximino Moran

May 4, 2025

Mercedes, Texas - Maximino Moran, de 58 años, falleció el 4 de mayo de 2025 en el Centro Médico de McAllen.

El Sr. Morán nació el 8 de enero de 1967 en Jalpan De Serra, Querétaro, México, hijo del Sr. Primitivo Morán Ramírez y la Sra. Inocencia Ponce Chávez.

Le precede en la muerte su madre.

A...

Frances Free

Frances Free

May 3, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Free, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on May 3, 2025, at the age of 61. Frances was born on February 6, 1964, to Mr. Reynaldo Sarmiento and Mrs. Arcelia Garza Sarmiento who resided in Weslaco, Texas, where she cultivated deep roots in...

Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson

May 1, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" William Johnson

Born on December 31,1941,in St. Louis Missouri, passed away peacefully on may 1, 2025, at the age of 83. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son.

He's proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph & Marian Johnson one sister, Deborah Johnson.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Lydia Johnson...

Alejandro Trevino

Alejandro Trevino

May 1, 2025

Edcouch- Alejandro Trevino, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence in Edcouch, Texas.

Mr. Trevino was born on July 2, 1937 to Mr. Jesus Trevino and Mrs. Aurelia Garcia in Monterrey, Mexico.

Mr. Trevino is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Jesus Trevino and Mrs. Aurelia Garcia; his son,...

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