Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Jun 15, 2024

Lisa Cherie Ochsenfeld, born on January 13, 1980, in Hampton, Virginia, bid farewell to the world on June 15, 2024, in Weslaco. She leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and creativity that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Lisa's formative years were filled with the playful antics of her two older brothers,...

Jun 12, 2024

Jun 11, 2024

Weslaco - Betty Jo Crist

Betty released her spirit this morning, June 11, 2024.

She was born March 14, 1927, to Eben Thompson and Minnie (Wilson) Thompson in Fort Morgan, Colorado. 

 Betty grew up on her family's farm and ranch on the Platte River, near Goodrich, Colorado, with three brothers, Frank, Tommy, and Marvin, and a younger sister, Helen. She met Bud (John...

Jun 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

On June 10, 2024, Maria S. Perez, devoted mother and grandmother, was granted eternal rest at 93. She was born on December 9, 1930, in Alamo, TX, to Jesus and Manuela (Silva) Solis and passed away at her home in Donna, TX.

Maria met her soulmate, Ismael Mike Perez Sr., who attended a softball game she was playing in Alamo. They...

Jun 2, 2024

McAllen/Weslaco- Margarita Rodriguez, a strong and resilient woman, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, at her daughter's home in McAllen. She was born on November 13, 1928, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Inocencio and Candelaria (Ramirez) Silva. 

Margarita met her soulmate, Amadeo while working at the Weslaco theatre. They were married and raised their children together in Weslaco. 

Margarita, her husband,...

May 31, 2024

Weslaco and the surrounding communities mourn the loss of a true individual, Felix Sanchez, who passed away on May 31, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. He was the first son born on January 10, 1971, to Noe and Anna (Torres) Sanchez in his beloved hometown of Weslaco, Texas. 

Felix Sanchez, a man deeply rooted in the community, was a man of...

May 30, 2024

David Gonzalez Lopez, 69, peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving

family on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.

David was born on November 10, 1954, to Alonzo and Maria Lopez in Mercedes, Texas

and raised alongside his older brother and younger sister. He graduated from Mercedes

High School in 1973 and attended two years of...

May 28, 2024

Interment services for Silvia G de Aguilar have been scheduled for Tuesday, June 04, 2024 at 1 PM. Funeral services are under the direction of Eternal Light FH Elsa, Tx

May 28, 2024

Mercedes- Sergio Caudillo Pacheco, a devoted husband and father, passed away on May 28, 2024, at his home in Mercedes. Born on October 7, 1955, in Matamoros, Mexico, to Jose Caudillo and Severiana Pacheco, Sergio's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to his family. This quality resonated deeply with those who knew him.

Sergio was educated in Mexico and...

May 26, 2024

Garland/Weslaco-Noel Norberto Gallardo, a true "Jack of all trades," passed away on May 26, 2024, at Methodist Hospital of Richardson, Texas. Noel was born on September 13, 1963, in Weslaco, Texas, to Francisco and Maria Elena (Martinez) Gallardo. He had four older brothers and a younger sister. The family grew up in Weslaco. 

Noel graduated from Weslaco High, where he played...

May 25, 2024

Weslaco- Agustin Lopez, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024.

May 24, 2024

Edinburg: Francisca "Frances" Sosa, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 24, 2024, at M.D. Anderson after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on October 26, 1948, in Paducah, Texas, to Luis and Viola (Piña) Cortez. Frances met Raul Sosa at a dance when she was a teenager. They were married on July 2, 1967....

May 22, 2024

Weslaco: Pedro "Pete" Ozuna Jr. passed away on May 22, 2024, at Windsor Nursing & Rehab in Weslaco. He was born on February 9, 1952, to Pedro Sr. and Prudencia (Rios) Ozuna in Weslaco. Pete and his five siblings grew up in Weslaco. After graduating from Weslaco High School, Pete pursued a variety of careers. He spent most of his life truck...

May 15, 2024

Weslaco- Mr. Ricardo "Richard" Diaz, a devoted over-the-road truck driver for over fifty-five years, ended his long and fulfilling journey on May 15, 2024, at DHR in Edinburg. Richard was 70 years old. He was born on June 2, 1953, in Weslaco, Texas, to Jose and Guadalupe "Estrada" Diaz.

Richard grew up in Weslaco and met his soulmate as a young...

May 10, 2024

Mercedes- Severo M. Medrano Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member,  passed away at his home on May 10, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1939,  to Geronimo  and Sabina (Mata) Medrano in Weslaco, Texas.Severo met his soulmate, Maria Del Socorro Limas, in grade school. They remained friends and eventually fell in love. They married in 1960 and...

May 8, 2024

Baby Emma Rai Almaguar, 27 weeks, passed away on May 8th, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6th, 10 am-9 pm, with a Holy Rosary at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7th, 10 am, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Park...

May 5, 2024

Weslaco- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Armando Treviño, a beloved husband, father, friend, and dedicated community member. Armando passed away on May 5, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

Armando, born on September 14, 1950, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Luis and Aurora Treviño, was a man whose journey led him to the United States in 1966. His family...

May 4, 2024

May 4, 2024