Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

May 31, 2024

Weslaco and the surrounding communities mourn the loss of a true individual, Felix Sanchez, who passed away on May 31, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. He was the first son born on January 10, 1971, to Noe and Anna (Torres) Sanchez in his beloved hometown of Weslaco, Texas. 

Felix Sanchez, a man deeply rooted in the community, was a man of...

May 30, 2024

David Gonzalez Lopez, 69, peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving

family on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.

David was born on November 10, 1954, to Alonzo and Maria Lopez in Mercedes, Texas

and raised alongside his older brother and younger sister. He graduated from Mercedes

High School in 1973 and attended two years of...

May 28, 2024

Interment services for Silvia G de Aguilar have been scheduled for Tuesday, June 04, 2024 at 1 PM. Funeral services are under the direction of Eternal Light FH Elsa, Tx

May 28, 2024

Mercedes- Sergio Caudillo Pacheco, a devoted husband and father, passed away on May 28, 2024, at his home in Mercedes. Born on October 7, 1955, in Matamoros, Mexico, to Jose Caudillo and Severiana Pacheco, Sergio's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to his family. This quality resonated deeply with those who knew him.

Sergio was educated in Mexico and...

May 26, 2024

Garland/Weslaco-Noel Norberto Gallardo, a true "Jack of all trades," passed away on May 26, 2024, at Methodist Hospital of Richardson, Texas. Noel was born on September 13, 1963, in Weslaco, Texas, to Francisco and Maria Elena (Martinez) Gallardo. He had four older brothers and a younger sister. The family grew up in Weslaco. 

Noel graduated from Weslaco High, where he played...

May 25, 2024

Weslaco- Agustin Lopez, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024.

May 24, 2024

Edinburg: Francisca "Frances" Sosa, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 24, 2024, at M.D. Anderson after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on October 26, 1948, in Paducah, Texas, to Luis and Viola (Piña) Cortez. Frances met Raul Sosa at a dance when she was a teenager. They were married on July 2, 1967....

May 22, 2024

Weslaco: Pedro "Pete" Ozuna Jr. passed away on May 22, 2024, at Windsor Nursing & Rehab in Weslaco. He was born on February 9, 1952, to Pedro Sr. and Prudencia (Rios) Ozuna in Weslaco. Pete and his five siblings grew up in Weslaco. After graduating from Weslaco High School, Pete pursued a variety of careers. He spent most of his life truck...

May 15, 2024

Weslaco- Mr. Ricardo "Richard" Diaz, a devoted over-the-road truck driver for over fifty-five years, ended his long and fulfilling journey on May 15, 2024, at DHR in Edinburg. Richard was 70 years old. He was born on June 2, 1953, in Weslaco, Texas, to Jose and Guadalupe "Estrada" Diaz.

Richard grew up in Weslaco and met his soulmate as a young...

May 10, 2024

Mercedes- Severo M. Medrano Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member,  passed away at his home on May 10, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1939,  to Geronimo  and Sabina (Mata) Medrano in Weslaco, Texas.Severo met his soulmate, Maria Del Socorro Limas, in grade school. They remained friends and eventually fell in love. They married in 1960 and...

May 8, 2024

Baby Emma Rai Almaguar, 27 weeks, passed away on May 8th, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6th, 10 am-9 pm, with a Holy Rosary at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7th, 10 am, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Park...

May 5, 2024

Weslaco- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Armando Treviño, a beloved husband, father, friend, and dedicated community member. Armando passed away on May 5, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

Armando, born on September 14, 1950, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Luis and Aurora Treviño, was a man whose journey led him to the United States in 1966. His family...

May 4, 2024

May 4, 2024

May 3, 2024

Nancy Jane (Whittemore) Flinton known affectionately as Nana or Nana Nancy, passed away on May 3, 2024, in Mercedes, TX  at the age of 82, she was born on February 27, 1942, in Gardner Massachusetts to Frances Whittemore and Edith LaChance.Nancy proudly served in the Navy and was a dedicated veteran.  She found joy in traveling during her younger years...

April 28, 2024

Weslaco, Texas - Karen K. (Hoover) Jackson, 81 years old, passed away on April 27, 2024 at her home after surviving a stroke and battling Alzheimer’s Disease. 



Karen was born, raised, and lived in Muncie, Indiana for 64 years and then moved with her husband, Charles R. “Bob” Jackson, and their youngest daughter, Connie Sue Jackson, to Weslaco, Texas where their...

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

Palmview- J.D. Goolsby, Jr., 74, passed away at his home in Palmview on Friday, April 26th, 2024. 

April 26, 2024

McAllen—Michael "Mike" J. Trippel, beloved husband, father, and community leader, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 74. Mike was the second born on March 9th, 1950, to Richard C. and Margaret "Rita" (Shaw) Trippel in Los Angeles, California. Mike grew up in L.A. The family moved to Milan, Italy, for a short time period for his father’s work but returned to...

April 24, 2024

Weslaco/Grand Prairie- Bertha Garcia, 91, passed away on April 24th, 2024, at her daughter's home in Grand Prairie, leaving behind a legacy of profound love and dedication to God, the church, and her family. Born in Mexico to Gaspar and Juana (Serna) Lechuga on August 21st, 1932. 

Bertha met her future husband, Virgilio Garcia, while working at her father's meat market...