Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

February 16, 2015

WESLACO – Joseph F. Egan, 68, died on Monday, February 16 2015 in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home is in charge of his funeral arrangements

February 15, 2015

WESLACO - Gabriel "Bobby" Xavier Martinez, 44, of Weslaco, passed away on February 15, 2015 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Most know him by Gabriel, but a few know him by “Bobby” as his sister affectionatly called him as they were only 11 months apart, so she could not say “baby”, he became “Bobby” to her, his dad and...

February 12, 2015

Mercedes- Buenaventura Acosta de Flores, 89, entered into her eternal resting place Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1925 in Estacion 14, San Luis Potosí. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 40 years, Laurencio Flores, loving son, Tereso Flores, father, Brigido Acosta and mother, Sofia Jaramilla. Buenaventura Acosta de...

February 11, 2015

WESLACO - Margaret Hyde, 82 went home to be with the Lord, now an angel of God’s on Wednesday, February 11th. Margaret graduated from Edinburg High School and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Texas. Margarete married her high school sweetheart, Lee Hyde in 1955 then moved to Weslaco in 1961. Margaret proceeded to be...

February 9, 2015

Isabelle Canay Oliveira, 95, of Weslaco, entered into Eternal Life with the Lord on February 9, 2015 at the Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 19, 1919 in Ramirez, TX. Isabelle will be remembered for the time she spent at Lionel's Western Wear greeting customers and sharing her vast collection of antiques....

February 8, 2015

Weslaco- Julian (Spaghetti) Aguirre , 82, entered into his eternal resting place Sunday, February 8, 2015 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1933 in Progreso, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Aguirre, Barbarita & Miguel Ramirez, Sister, Ramona Martinez, Sister, Andrea Garza, brothers Martin and Juan Aguirre. He is survived by his loving...

February 5, 2015

Weslaco/Springfield: Marjorie H. Pallas (Gosch) long time Springfield, NE resident. Born May 24, 1924 died Febr. 5 2015 in Weslaco, Texas. She is survived by husband Ed Pallas, three sons, Dennis Gosch, Robert Gosch, and Larry Gosch, and daughter, Judy Clampitt, and three stepchildren, Terry Pallas, Bonnie Fickler, Richard Pallas. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and...

February 3, 2015

WESLACO - Robert Woodlock, 71, passed away today, Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco is in charge of his funeral arrangements

February 2, 2015

WESLACO - Maria H. Hinojosa, 73, died on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the Aurora House in Weslaco. Maria is preceded in the death by her parents, Guadalupe Garza and Doroteo Cantu, her brothers, Doroteo Jr., Cantu Jesse Cantu, Gilbert Cantu, Ernest Cantuo,"Pelon" Cantu, and Alfredo Cantu and her sister Romana Cantu. She is survived by her loving husband of...

January 28, 2015

WESLACO – Aurora Trevino, 94, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her residence alongside her family. Mrs. Trevino was born on March 3, 1920 in La Lajilla, N.L., Mexico to Pablo and Maria Octaviana Elizondo. She is proceeded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, her husband Luis Trevino and her son Leopoldo Trevino....

January 25, 2015

DONNA – Betty M. Pontius, age 80, passed away in her daughters loving arms on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was born in Seattle, Washington on January 18, 1935 to Roy and Gloria Neville. She was united in marriage to Robert S. Pontius on March 4, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. He preceded her in death in February of 2008. They...

January 23, 2015

PORT MANSFIELD - Ada R. Barber Grunwald passed away at age 97 at Valley Baptist Hospital, Harlingen Texas on January 23, 2015. She is survived by one daughter, Grace Lewis and husband, Arland. seven Grandchildren; Teresa/Charles Hartman of San Marcos, Candice/Daniel Cantu of Edcouch, Cindi /Manuel Mendez of Sweeny, Texas, Martin/Darlene Barber of Seabrook, Texas, SSgt Marshall / Melissa Barber...

January 23, 2015

It is with sadness but with gratitude for having him in our life, that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tony Brezinski, on January 23, 2015 in Weslaco, Texas at the age of 79 years. He was a man of profound integrity, faith, tireless energy and compassion for his worldwide community along with...

January 22, 2015

WESLACO – Margurete Devine, 93, died at Valley Grande Manor nursing home in Weslaco, TX. Born October 21, 1921 in Yorktown, TX and moved to Weslaco, TX on September 17, 1977 from Zapata, Texas.Survivors include, Son Michael Devine of Corpus Christi, daughter Kathy Marshall of Weslaco TX, grandsons Joe Devine and Leighton Devine from Corpus Christi, TX, Jason Watkon from...

January 19, 2015

January 15, 2015

WESLACO, TX - Weslaco- Casimiro Galindo , 80, entered into his eternal resting place Thursday, January 15, 2015. He is survived by loving wife of 41 years, Flor Estella, his children two daughters San Juanita Galindo (Javier Alanis) of Pharr, Flor Galindo (Luis Izaguirre) of Weslaco; Four Sons, Juan (Mariana)Galindo of Weslaco, Albert (Andrea) Avila of Dana Point, CA, Raul...

January 14, 2015

Minneaplois/Weslaco: Bruce Brodin, 75, passed away on January 14th. He is preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Lorraine Brodin, brother Irvin and his grandson Eric Brodin. He is survived by his wife Diane and his three children, Buck (Judy) Brodin of Dayton, MN, Kim (David) Aurzada of Southlake, TX, Mark (Tina) Brodin of Deluth, MN and grandchildren, Rachel...

January 14, 2015

DONNA, TX - Willis Adrian Dodd Jr., 80, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Weslaco, TX. Arrangements are pending under the direction McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.

January 11, 2015

EDINBURG - Rene Ron (Ronnie) Arce born on November 7, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Tomas Arce and Angelica Cortez Arce, passed away peacefully held in God’s loving arms on January 11, 2015 at Amara Hospice Edinburg, Texas. He lived in Chicago until the mids ‘60s and resided in Edinburg until passing away. Ron was educated in Edinburg graduating from...

January 5, 2015

WESLACO – Shirley G. (Scotty) Scott passed away January 5, 2015. He was born in Bloomfield, VT on January 06, 1920. He was a resident of John Knox Village since January 2008. He is survived by his wife Gloria C. Scott, step-daughters, Roberta Burke and Kathleen Hildreth, and niece Betty Cross. At the request of the deceased, there will be...