Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Jul 12, 2024

Twins Baby Hazel and Baby Jade Zamudio Montemayor were born on July 11, 2024 to parents Joanne Zamudio and Abraham Montemayor. The sisters passed away within a day of each other at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. 

The twins are survived by their parents Joanne & Abraham; siblings, Isaak, Jordan and Aliyah; and Grandparents, Cindy Toscano, Jorge Zamudio, and Lorena Diaz. 

Jul 12, 2024

Miriam (Tate) Namken, age 89, departed this life peacefully in Edinburg, TX, on July 12, 2024. Miriam was born November 1, 1934, in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County, to Milton York Tate, Sr. and Miriam McGregor (Phillips) Tate. Miriam was the second oldest of four siblings. 

Miriam grew up in Giddings and graduated from Giddings High School in 1953. After high...

Jul 8, 2024

Anne Mary Martha Caroline Howley, 62, of Weslaco, Texas, formerly of Lansing and East Lansing, died July 8, 2024.

She was born August 23, 1961, at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing, the daughter of Rosemary (Corcoran) Howley and William P. Howley. They preceded her in death in 1994 and 2001, respectively. An older brother, John Charles Howley, had died at birth...

Jul 6, 2024

Alice/Weslaco—Criselda Albiar, 80, passed away at her daughter's home in Weslaco on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. All services will be held at Rosa's Funeral Home in Alice, TX. Public visitation will be Wednesday, July 10th, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Holy Rosary at 12:30 p.m. Procession to Mass will begin at 1:30 p.m. for a 2 p.m. Mass. There...

Jul 6, 2024

Father Rafael Jaime Cabañas Zuniga

Sept. 17, 1930 — July 6, 2024

SAN JUAN – Father Rafael Jaime Cabañas Zuñiga, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home

on the grounds of the Basilica of Our Lady San Juan del Valle-National Shrine.

At the time of his death, he was the oldest priest in the Diocese of Brownsville.

Father Cabañas was born...

Jul 5, 2024

Yolanda Posada, a woman of unwavering strength and unending love, passed away on July 5th, 2024, at Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, California. She was born on February 2nd, 1940, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Ricardo and Julia Tienda De La Cerda. Yolanda's life was a testament to hard work, resilience, and devotion to her family.

She met her soulmate,...

Jul 5, 2024

Weslaco- Cirildo Garcia Sr., a devoted husband, father, and community pillar, passed away on July 5th, 2024, at Weslaco Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on July 9th, 1928, in Weslaco, Texas, to Jose Bacilio and Julia (Reyes) Garcia. He grew up in Saltillo, Mexico, but when Cirildo was a teenager, his Godfather convinced Cirildo's parents to let him...

Jul 4, 2024

Jul 3, 2024

Weslaco—Graciela M. Pedraza, a beloved homemaker and caregiver, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 3rd, 2024, in Weslaco. She was born on December 15th, 1933, in La Parra, Texas, where her father worked on the ranch. Grace's nurturing spirit, which she developed from her early years in La Parra, touched the lives of many. She...

Jul 3, 2024

Mercedes—Richard Thomas Head, a devoted family man and Army Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, passed away at his home in Mercedes on July 3rd, 1934, at 84. Richard, born May 5th, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, led a remarkable life filled with love, hard work, and faith.

During his time in the Army, Richard served with honor and courage as a...

Jul 1, 2024

Mercedes- Petra Garcia, a beloved mom, grandma, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Mercedes, Texas. Born on September 9, 1937, in Harlingen, Texas, Petra touched the lives of many with her strength, care, selflessness, and nurturing nature.

Throughout her life, Petra found joy in gardening and tending to her beautiful rose garden. She also had a talent for...

Jun 30, 2024

Weslaco- Maria (Ma Cuqui) Aguirre, a woman of remarkable strength, generosity, and love, passed away on June 30, 2024, at her home in Weslaco, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on January 9, 1925, to Modesto and Maria (Jesusita) Cazares in Mercedes, Texas.

Ma Cuqui’s life was a testament to resilience and entrepreneurship, traits she inherited from her parents,...

Jun 27, 2024

Alamo- Guadalupe González, amada por muchos, falleció en su casa de Álamo el 27 de junio de 2024. Nació el 18 de octubre de 1937 en Hualhuises, Nuevo León, México. La vida de Guadalupe estuvo marcada por su inquebrantable generosidad, su naturaleza servicial y su inmenso amor por quienes la rodeaban.

Guadalupe era conocida por su espíritu cálido y su buen...

Jun 26, 2024

Maria Castillo

August 18, 1931 - June 26, 2024

Maria Castillo, of Weslaco Texas, entered eternal rest and received her her angel wings on Wednesday June 26, 2024, she was 92.

Maria was born on August 18, 1931, to Eligio Madrigal and Agapita Alvarado in La Grulla, Texas. She later met, fell in love, and eventually married her one true love, Jose Castillo,...

Jun 22, 2024

Weslaco- 

Juanita “Jane” Reyes was born June 20, 1937 in Weslaco to Vicente and Angelita (Perez) Reyes. She passed away on June 22, 2024, just two days past her 87th birthday. 

She graduated from Weslaco High School in 1957 and continued her education at Baylor School of Nursing on a scholarship. Her achievement of receiving a Bachelor's degree marked a significant milestone,...

Jun 18, 2024

Monica Mata, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully at her home in Weslaco. She was born in Ganado, Texas, on March 26, 1936, and left this world on June 18, 2024. Monica's life was a testament to hard work, faith, and a perpetual love for her family.

Growing up in Ganado with nine siblings, Monica learned...

Jun 17, 2024

Weslaco, TX—Mary A. Colon Cruz passed away at her home on June 17th, 2024. Mary was born on April 12th, 1947, in Weslaco to Julian and Margarita (Vela) Cantu. She was the second of 14 children.

Mary grew up in Weslaco, where she graduated high school. She continued her education, earning a Bachelor's Degree from Pan American University. Mary went to...

Jun 16, 2024

Weslaco- Jonah Alexander Cardenas, 23, passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. 

Jun 16, 2024

Jun 16, 2024

Weslaco- Susan K. Barge-Frantz 60 passed away on June 16th, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 3, 1964 in Piqua, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband of 30+ years Norman Frantz, Parents Leo Lester. Barge & Jessie Ann Adams-Barge, of Ohio they moved to Texas 1978 She was 14 year old, Attended school in Elsa,...