Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.
Rev. Howard L. Bloomquist
Feb 15, 2023
Weslaco: Rev. Howard Leroy Bloomquist, 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 15th, 2023. Howard was born on May 8th, 1942, to Elmer and Georgia (Brown) Bloomquist in Rockford, Illinois.
Howard and his brother George were involved in a youth group when they were teenagers. This group must have made an impact, as they were both...
Ramiro V. Ruiz, Sr.
Feb 11, 2023
DONNA, TX - Ramiro V. Ruiz, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. Ramiro, known as “Ram”, was born to Simon and Angelina Ruiz on July 6, 1954 in Tipp City, Ohio.
He loved to be surrounded by his grandchildren and loved watching his Dallas Cowboys football. Ramiro fought many battles for many years despite...
David Silva
Feb 10, 2023
Interment services for David Silva have been scheduled for February 18, 2023, at 11 am at Sacred Park Cemetery. Funeral Services under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home Weslaco, TX
Mary Diane Hoelscher
Feb 9, 2023
PHARR - We regretfully announce the passing of Mary Diane Hoelscher on Thursday February 9th. Diane was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully after battling cancer.
Diane was born May 7, 1941, to Charles and Nora Ruffing in Elgin, Illinois. At a young age, Diane with her sisters Barbara and Elizabeth (Betsy), brother Charles (Buddy) and parents, moved...
Jose L. Martinez
Feb 6, 2023
Mercedes- Jose L. Martinez Sr., 85, passed away at his home in Mercedes on Monday, February 6, 2023. Jose was born on August 27, 1937, to Rojelio and Amelia (Cienfuegos) Martinez in Mercedes, Texas.
Jose grew up in Mercedes. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Marines. Jose served for six years. While serving, Jose earned...
Lucio Allen Moreno Jr.
Feb 2, 2023
An Interment service is scheduled for Lucio A. Moreno Jr. for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11 am at sacred Park Cemetery in Mercedes, Texas. Funeral services under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home, Weslaco, Texas.
Jared G. Valdez
Feb 2, 2023
Weslaco: Jared "Jerry" G. Valdez, 61, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023, in the early morning, surrounded by his loving family at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Jerry had suffered from poor health for many years, ultimately resulting in his untimely death. However, Jerry never complained. Instead, he was always happy and thankful for the time God gave...
Robert Javier Garza
Feb 1, 2023
WESLACO - Robert J. Garza. 52 passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, at McAllen Heart Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born in Weslaco, Texas, to Israel and Elida Garza.
Robert grew up in Mercedes. As a child, he was very loving. Robert was outgoing, caring, generous and loyal. Many of his childhood friends became lifelong friends.
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Juan Enrique Zavala
Jan 30, 2023
An Interment service is scheduled for Juan E. Zavala for Thursday, January 05, 2023 at 11 AM at Sacred Park Cemetery in Mercedes, Texas. Funeral services under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home, Mercedes, Texas.
Jamie Renee Santoyo
Jan 30, 2023
Mercedes- Jamie Renee Santoyo, 27, passed away on Monday, January 30th, 2023, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born on April 13th, 1995, to David Gomez and Leticia Santoyo.
Jamie grew up in Mercedes with her baby sister, Aurora. She loved music and was active in the orchestra during high school. Jamie was brilliant. After graduating...
Romaldo Perez
Jan 29, 2023
Romaldo Saenz Perez, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 29th, 2023, at his home in Weslaco, surrounded by his family. Romaldo was born on October 20th, 1934, to Patricio and Genoveva Perez in Alamo, Texas. His grandparents, Eulogio and Clemencia Saenz, raised Romaldo in Los Escobares, Texas.
Romaldo was the second born nephew in the Saenz family. His Tia...
Josefina Avila
Jan 29, 2023
Weslaco - Josefina Avila, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her residence in Weslaco. Funeral arrangements pending with McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.
Francisco M. Hernandez III
Jan 29, 2023
Weslaco: Francisco Hernandez III, 66, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Francisco was born on September 26, 1956, in San Miguel, El Salvador. Francisco met his soulmate, Diana Rios when they were both working at the Pharmacia Benavides in Reynosa, Mexico. After two years of courtship, Francisco and Diana were married...
Esperanza Verastegui
Jan 28, 2023
McAllen- Esperanza Verastegui, 87, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Esperanza was born on June 22, 1935, to Julian and Leonor (Cano) De los Santos in Pharr, Texas.
Esperanza was a feisty kid. She learned to drive at the age of nine, self-taught. She did this by taking her older brother's truck without his knowledge....
John Thomas Lucero
Jan 26, 2023
An Interment service is scheduled for John Thomas Lucero for Tuesday, Jan 31. 2023 at 3PM, at Sacred Park Cemetery in Mercedes, Texas. Funeral services under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home, Weslaco, Texas.
Axel Jimenez
Jan 25, 2023
Weslaco: Axel Jimenez, 22, passed away in a tragic auto accident on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. Axel was born on November 17th, 2000, to Juan Carlos Melgarejo Jimenez and Norma Rincon in McAllen, Texas.
Axel grew up in Weslaco, where he met his soulmate, Evalilia Treviño, when they were fifteen. Axel and Evalila had their first daughter...
Ronald D. Johnsen
Jan 25, 2023
WESLACO - Ronald D. Johnsen, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home in Weslaco. Funeral arrangements are under the care of McCaleb Funeral Home.
Jon William Gross
Jan 25, 2023
Weslaco - Jon William Gross, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab in Weslaco. Jon’s remains will be interred at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, IA.
Jon was born on September 27, 1944 in Carroll, IA to Zelda and Norbert “Nibbs” Gross. Jon and his sister Deann grew up...
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