Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Jul 15, 2014

WESLACO – Alberto Castro, 57, passed away at Knapp Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born to Ruperto and Isabel Castro. He was a 1976 Weslaco ISD graduate, former employee of USDA, local Humane Society and also worked for City of Weslaco. He is survived by brothers, Ruben (Blanca) Castro and Hector (Celina) Castro and sisters, Lianna Castro,...

Jul 12, 2014

WESLACO –Abelardo Cortez, 84, died Saturday, July 12, 2014. He is proceeded in death by his father, Guillermo Cortez and mother Benita Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Cortez, daughter, Benita Cardenas, sons, Adalberto Cortez, Ruben Cortez, Arturo Cortez, and Jimmy Cortez, and a step-daughter, Maria De Jesus Cortez. Also surviving are his twelve grandchildren and numerous...

Jul 4, 2014

Jethenro N. Halder was born on October 18, 1994 in Weslaco, Tx, where he was lovingly welcomed by his parents, Donald and Marci Halder, and sisters, Nitha and Roshmoti Halder. Jethenro loved technology and could always be found working on his computer devices or dreaming of the latest invention. He was a student at UTPA pursuing a Bachelors degree in...

Jul 4, 2014

Donna-Pedro Hernandez left to be with his wife Maria Elena Hernandez on 07/04/2014. He is survived by 5 children, Jose Pedro, Ana Maria, Juan Antonio, Irma and Inez Alicia; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Two white doves foretold of our parents' reunion exactly one week prior to his death. For more information please call 956-968-7533.

Jul 2, 2014

WESLACO - Valentin Urenda, 61, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 2, 2014. He was born in Nayarit, Mexico and moved to Weslaco 42 years ago. He was a mechanic by trade, loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing softball. He is survived by his sisters Maria Flores, Cirila Lopez, Irene Lopez, Manuela Urenda, Hortencia Urenda,...

Jun 30, 2014

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION - Arthur Wayne Corley, 83, of Weslaco, TX passed away June 30 2014. He was a long time resident of Bryan – College Station. He is survived by his wife Ruth Corley, two step granddaughters Carissa Corley (Jason) and Jaime Geick-Angon (Julian), three great-grandchildren James and Jason Angoon and Elaina Bick, all of Austin, daughter-in-law Lisa Geick of...

Jun 28, 2014

Jun 26, 2014

WESLACO – Gilberto Garza (Judge), lifelong mid valley resident passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.Judge Garza was born in Weslaco in 1929 to Sotero and Herlinda Garza. Judge Garza answered the call to his country during WWII in the 1252nd combat battalion in the United States Army. Having served as a demolition specialist...

Jun 26, 2014

Weslaco-Louis Nichols, 83, passed away Thursday, June 26th, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was a long time resident of Weslaco. She was the widow of Warren Nichols. She is survived by Linda, Wayne and Bobby Nichols and daughter-in-law Renee Nichols, grandson Michael (Alice) Nichols, Stephen Nichols, great grandchildren, Eric, Jordan, Cole and Emily Nichols, sister-in-law Ann Rutledge and...

Jun 23, 2014

DONNA — Maria Marquez, 58, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at her residence following a brief illness. Born in Slatin, Texas to Lucio and Christina Soliz, she was a lifelong resident of Weslaco. She was a 27 year employee of the Weslaco ISD Food Service Department. She is survived by her husband, Joe A. Marquez, three daughters Dianna Jaramillo,...

Jun 17, 2014

Molly Anne Polvado, 82, of Weslaco, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior and love of her life, Willis, on June 17th, 2014. She was born near Donna, TX, on July 7th, 1931, to Clyde and Gladys Slate. Molly graduated from PSJA High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Willis Polvado, for 59 years. They raised 3...

Jun 17, 2014

Weslaco-Kenneth Ray passed away on June 17th, 2014 at Knapp Medical Center. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Reece, his mother Elloween and his sister Margaret Ryder. He is survived by his wife, Frances, his sisters, Roberta Knott and Marti McCaslin, his daughter Shannon L. Ray, and his step-son, Ricky Myers and step-daughter Emily (Robert) Carter, step grandchildren,...

Jun 6, 2014

Weslaco-Juan Pedro Mata, 50, Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, passed away Friday evening June 6, 2014, at Knapp Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born Dec. 5, 1963 in Weslaco, TX. to Adolfo G. and Monica P. Mata. He was a 1982 graduate of Weslaco High School where he excelled in high school baseball. He was best known as...

May 30, 2014

Weslaco: William “Billy” Small was born March 9th, 1933. With wonderful memories and deep sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of William “Billy” Small, May 30th, 2014 at the Aurora Comfort House in Weslaco.William “Billy” was the dearest husband and best friend of Eleanor “Ellie” for 57 years. Dearest and loving father of his daughter, Patty “Peanut”, (Tim) Callahan,...

May 23, 2014

Weslaco- Marcelina “Marcie” R. Guardiola went peacefully with our Lord on May 23, 2014 at 1:45 pm at her residence, surrounded by her children and friends. She was born on January 14, 1945 in Weslaco, TX. to Jesus and Nieves Avalos Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband, Gilberto M. Guardiola Sr.; six children: Frances G. (Lupe Jr. ) Caballero...

May 19, 2014

Weslaco- Constantino Reyes, 87, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2014 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born April 19, 1927 in Jejamen, Durango, Mexico to Jose Angel and Maria Nava Reyes. He was a lifelong resident of Weslaco. He is survived by his loving wife, Elesvan Reyes; daughters, Ignacia Bermea, Irma Turley, Isabel Espinoza, Maria Reyes, Anita Reyes...

May 17, 2014

Hudson, Massachusetts- Everett G. McClure, 80, of Hudson, April 17, 2014, beloved husband of G. Elva (Munoz); loving father of Karen J. Vanderbur and her husband Bill of Las Vegas, NV, Theresa E. McClure and Sherry Caldeira of Franklin, David J. McClure and his wife Cassandra of Portland, OR and Patricia A. Lowden and her husband Kenneth of Hudson; devoted...

May 16, 2014

Weslaco: Leonor T Ellis was born on January 3, 1934 to Arnulfo and Emilia De Leon Tamez. She was the eldest of five children. She passed away on May 16, 2014 in McAllen, Texas. She was the light of our lives and now illumines the skies of the heavenly realm. She had an intimate relationship with her Lord and was...

May 5, 2014

Donna- Lucille (Lucy) Mutz, 96, entered into her eternal resting place early Monday, May 5, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 9, 1917 in La Fourche Parrish, LA. They lived in Raymondville for 20 years before moving to Donna, TX in 1959. She soon began working for D.I.S.D. as a food supervisor. She was...

May 2, 2014

Weslaco- Jesusa J. Camero, 80, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2014 in Weslaco. She was born October 25, 1933 in Weslaco to Pablo and Dolores Silva Jaramillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her children, Maria Elena Camero, Agustine Camero and Eduardo Camero. She is survived by her children, Faustino...