Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

March 19, 2024

Weslaco- Betty Jean Morton, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at John Knox Village in Weslaco. Arrangements are pending. 

March 14, 2024

Weslaco- Alfonso De Los Santos, 49, passed away at his home on March 14th. He will be laid to rest at Sacred Park Cemetery.  

March 11, 2024

Weslaco/Effingham, Ill- Evelyn "Cindy" D. Frost, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, has peacefully passed away at Knapp Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 10th,1945, to Elmer and Evelyn D. (Hinz) Nichols. When Cindy was ten, the family moved to Dolton, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). Shortly after that, Cindy...

March 11, 2024

March 9, 2024

Interment Services for Arturo have been scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 11 AM. Funeral services under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home Weslaco, TX

March 9, 2024

Weslaco- Louis R. Paterson, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. Arrangements are pending. 

March 8, 2024

MERCEDES - Edgar M. Swaner Jr., 65, of Mercedes, TX, passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2024. Arrangements for Edgar are being provided by McCaleb Funeral Home. 

March 4, 2024

David Jesus De Leon, Jr., 76, a lifelong resident of Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

David was born in Donna, Texas, on January 21, 1948, to Jesus “Chuy” De Leon and Julia Prado De Leon.  His father, Chuy, an esteemed Spanish...

February 28, 2024

Patrick Terrance Scanlon Jr., known as Pat, passed away on February 28, 2024, in Mercedes, TX at the young age of 52. Born February 2, 1972, Groundhog’s Day, he is the much-loved son of Lydia M. Drexler (Scanlon) and stepfather Mark J Drexler. 

Patrick is preceded in death by his father, Patrick Terrance Scanlon, Sr. 

He is survived by his daughter Alexis...

February 25, 2024

In loving memory of Marta Moreno (Palomarez), a cherished daughter, sister, friend, aunt, wife, and mother. Marta graced this world on a sunny day in Weslaco, TX, on September 27, 1959, and peacefully departed to her eternal rest on February 25, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.Marta's warm and welcoming personality left a lasting impression on everyone...

February 24, 2024

Weslaco- Maria "Amelia" Guerrero, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. 

 

Amelia was born on May 1, 1938,  in Mercedes, Texas, to Ramon and Vicentá Bautista. Her mother was from Mexico, and her father’s descendants were from Spain. She was one of eleven siblings and grew up in Weslaco. Amelia’s family started in agriculture,...

February 22, 2024

Irma L. Garcia died peacefully, surrounded by three generations of family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love of family and friends and service to the community.

Maria Irma Longoria was born at Rancho Santa Rita, just west of Rachel, Texas, on July 17, 1927. It was at the ranch that she was baptized, went to the catholic school;...

February 21, 2024

February 19, 2024

Donald Salyers, age 82, of Mercedes, TX, passed away on Monday, February 19th, 2024 in Harlingen, TX. Arrangements for Donald Salyers are being provided by McCaleb Funeral Home.

February 18, 2024

Guadalupe A. Silguero a beloved soul cherished by many, passed away recently in Weslaco, Texas. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on May 29th, 1944, immigrating with her parents as a toddler, becoming a Naturalized United States Citizen, and marrying WWII Veteran Samuel Silguero. Guadalupe led a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Guadalupe will always be remembered for her...

February 17, 2024

Juan Francisco Garcia, 87, a beloved figure in the community, peacefully passed away at his home in Donna, Texas, on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Born in Weslaco, Texas, on March 29, 1936, Juan led a remarkable life filled with hard work, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Throughout his career, Juan's resilience and strong work ethic shone brightly. He and his family worked...

February 17, 2024

Maria "Theresa" Mire passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Theresa was born on April 16, 1938, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Augustus and Marina (Moya) Wilson. 



When Theresa was twelve, the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Theresa attended Catholic High School. Her Catholic upbringing proved to be an integral part of her story. 



In 1962, Theresa met Marvin...

February 16, 2024

Raul Cavazos Jr. passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab in Mercedes. Texas.

Raul was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, the son and eldest child of Raul and Elisa Zepeda Cavazos. 

Raul received his early Education via Moye Military Academy in Castroville, Texas, St. Joseph's Academy in Brownsville, and ultimately finished his senior year at...

February 14, 2024

February 12, 2024

Weslaco - Madge Haney, 96, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her residence in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.