Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Jan 22, 2024

Jimmy Williams, born on April 1, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Dr. James C. Williams II and Charlotte Bock Williams.



He was somewhat private about his childhood, having lost his mother at the age of six. He remained close with his younger...

Jan 22, 2024

Weslaco - Helen Clare was born on a farm near the village of Mount Union in Henry County, Iowa on March 18, 1931 to Frank and Laura Shopbell.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary Louise Phifer, her brother Philip W. Shopbell, her first husband John David Kaufman, and her second husband Francis J. Lavin, Jr. From her...

Jan 21, 2024

Valley City, ND - William Leier, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 21, 2024

Interment services for Maura Sanchez de San Miguel have been scheduled for Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11 AM. Funeral services are under the direction of Eternal Light Funeral Home Elsa, TX.

Jan 21, 2024

McAllen - Nora Ramos, a dedicated teacher and beloved member of the Weslaco community, passed away on January 21, 2024, at DHR Edinburg. She was born on May 9, 1959, in Weslaco, Texas, to Ramiro and Margarita (Garcia) Perez. Nora's passion for education and her selfless nature left an indelible mark on the lives of her students and everyone who knew...

Jan 21, 2024

WESLACO - Forrest Clair Zemlicka, 91, passed away at his home in Weslaco, Texas on January 21, 2024. Born on October 28, 1932, in South Dakota, he lived a life full of love and dedication to his family, community, and country.

Describing Forrest as a gentleman is an understatement. His kindness and compassion were unparalleled, making him an exceptional individual in the...

Jan 21, 2024

Dr. Deborah "Debbie" Kay Villalon, a brilliant and fiercely independent individual passionate about Science, nature, and community, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at her home in Weslaco. Debbie, the middle child to Benigno "Ben" and Rosa "Emma" Villalon, was born on November 29, 1964, in Bryan, Texas. 



When Debbie was a child, the Villalon family moved to Weslaco, where...

Jan 18, 2024

Weslaco- Mary Elaine Dandh, 100, passed away at John Knox Med Center on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. 

Jan 17, 2024

Jan 16, 2024

Marvin "Pete" G. Penske, 85, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas. The youngest of ten, Pete was born on January 10, 1939, in Vesta, Minnesota, to Gustav and Emma (Kolander) Penske.

When Pete was a child, he started farming alongside his brothers and developed a...

Jan 16, 2024

Ellie was known for her love of life, centering on her family and large host of good friends. Always the avid card player, game enthusiast and cribbage player where she learned fast to never miss any pegging points while playing cribbage with her dad, brothers and many others. 



Her love of cooking and entertaining large groups with her never ending arsenal...

Jan 13, 2024

Larry Eugene Couch, 57, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer.  

He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 30, 1966.  At a young age, his family moved to Houston, Texas, where he attended McArthur High School.

He enlisted in the United States Army in 1985. He was stationed in Germany...

Jan 13, 2024

 

Patsy “Pat” Lee Istas passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2024. Pat was born March 10, 1952, in Osceola, Iowa, to Arno and Helen (Burke) Graham. She grew up on a farm with her large family.

  After graduating high school, Pat realized her dream of living in a big city, first in Minneapolis and then...

Jan 12, 2024

Juana Medina, a resilient and loving woman, passed away on January 12, 2024, at her home in Weslaco. Juana was born on June 24, 1931, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Tomas and Jovencia (Gomez) Ramirez. 

Juana met Juan Medina in her hometown. Together, they migrated to the US in 1954, settling in Weslaco, where they raised their family. When they...

Jan 10, 2024

Grave side service for Hector R. Cruz Salvador has been scheduled at Sacred Park Cemetery on Thursday  January 18, 2024 at 11AM.

Jan 10, 2024

Weslaco- Ignacio García Sr. passed away on January 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 31, 1939, in Ecleto, TX,  to Santos and Eduviges (Aguilar-Ozuna) Garcia, Ignacio lived a life filled with hard work and devotion to his Catholic faith.

  Ignacio married the love of his life, Carmen Tristan on March 19, 1960,  and...

Jan 6, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Younger Gainley, born in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, to Oran Clayton Younger and Jewel Epting Younger on February 7, 1937, passed away on January 6, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1986, George A. Gainley, Jr.; two older brothers, Donald and Robert Younger; her older sister, Mary Ann (Robert) Lieck; and younger...

Jan 4, 2024

Maria P. Cavazos, a beloved Mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and mighty prayer warrior, went to her heavenly home on January 4, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center. She was born in Arcabuz, Mexico to Victorino and Carolina (Ibarra) Peña. 

While shopping at the Piggly Wiggly in Elsa, Texas, Maria met her soulmate in the produce section. Maria married Fortunato Cavazos Jr. on...

Jan 1, 2024

Interment services for Lidia Venegas has been scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11AM.  Funeral services under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco.

Dec 24, 2023

Alamo-Joseph Siwicke, 83, passed away at his home in Alamo. Arrangements are pending.