Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Nov 18, 2019

On Monday, November 18, 2019, Shirley Arlene Nelson of Weslaco, Texas (formerly of Kenville, MB) passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at the Care Center at John Knox Village, in Weslaco, Texas where she lived with her husband, William Rae Nelson. Arlene is survived by her loving husband, who was at her side when she passed away. She...

Nov 14, 2019

Harris Keith Shellito, 75, Weslaco, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Harris was born January 30, 1944, to Harold and Myrtle (Ellis) Shellito in Fargo, ND. He was one of 6 children. Harris grew up on a farm and learned what it meant to work hard. He lost his father at a young age and became quite attached...

Nov 10, 2019

WESLACO - Marjorie Terveen, age 95, of Donna, Texas, passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Heights of Alamo in Alamo, Texas. Marjorie was born on September 2, 1924, in Hastings, Minnesota. She attended elementary school in a one-room country school in Etter, Minnesota, graduated high school in Hastings, Minnesota,...

Nov 9, 2019

Ralph Summers Brautigam, Jr was born on October 31, 1925, in Milton, PA. He passed away peacefully in Weslaco, TX, on November 9, 2019, at 94 years old with his wife, Mildred Alewine, at his side. Mr. Brautigam graduated from Milton High School, completed 2.5 years of college then served three years in the U.S. Navy. Upon his return home,...

Nov 7, 2019

Nov 7, 2019

Nov 5, 2019

Harlingen- Kristine Louise Melton “Kippy,” 58, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2019, at her home. Kippy was born on November 8, 1961, to Steve Vano and Mary Ann Posz. She grew up in Harlingen, where she graduated from high school and was a “Cardette.” After high school, Kippy moved to Edinburg to attend Pan American University. She met Michael...

Nov 3, 2019

WESLACO - En memoria de José Antonio Hernández 72 años en la mañana del tres de noviembre a Dios le plació llamarte mientras dormías en paz te fuiste Cómo se va la noche cuando llegué al amanecer fuistes hijo esposo padre y abuelo viudo y para muchos un gran amigo un ser alegre con un buen sentido del humor Y...

Oct 31, 2019

CAROLYN SUE PLANK PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 31, 2019, AT HER RESIDENCE IN WESLACO, TX, AT THE AGE OF 65. SHE WAS BORN OCTOBER 2, 1954 TO CHARLES E PLANK AND EVA L PLANK. CAROLYN WORKED AT THE WESLACO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR MANY YEARS AND AS A SECRETARY AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN WESLACO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. SHE WAS ALSO...

Oct 30, 2019

WESLACO - Guadalupe Bazaldua, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Orchard Park Post Nursing and Rehabilitation in Weslaco. Arrangements pending.

Oct 27, 2019

Oct 27, 2019

Oct 24, 2019

Weslaco - Kevin Michael Saenz, 25, entered into his eternal resting place with Christ on Thursday, October 24, 2019, as the result of an automobile accident. Kevin was born on April 27, 1994, to Sylvestre and Norma Saenz in McAllen, Texas. He was born and raised in the city of Weslaco. Kevin was the youngest of three brothers, who he...

Oct 22, 2019

Weslaco- Leon R Marquez passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Leon was born on June 28, 1943, to Luis Marquez and Josefa Rojas Marquez in Mercedes, TX. The youngest of twelve, Leon spent his childhood in Mercedes in a humble household and later moved to Weslaco as a teenager. As a young man, he...

Oct 22, 2019

Weslaco - Douglas Paul Nunn, 59, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at his home in Weslaco. Doug was born on November 30, 1959, to Ronald Douglas Nunn and Betty Jenkinson Nunn in Mercedes, Texas. He grew up in Weslaco with brother Bryan and sister Connie.Doug loved building dirt track race cars with his brother Bryan and father, “Ronnie.”...

Oct 21, 2019

Weslaco- Raul G. Rios, 89, entered his final resting place on Monday, October 21st, 2019, surrounded by his family. Raul was born on December 5th, 1929, to Francisco "Frank" Rios and Herlinda Garcia Rios in Brownsville, Texas. Raul grew up in Weslaco. It was in middle school where Raul met his future bride and soulmate, Elva Cardosa. He was drafted...

Oct 20, 2019

MY STORY &WORLD WAR II MEMORIESElmer Sigismund WolffMY STORY & WAR MEMORIESI was born on December 18, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. My parents were Sigismund Wilhelm Wolff and Bertha (Meissner) Wolff. I had two older sisters born in Germany: Elitia (Lydia) born July 19, 1919, and Erna Elsie born January 25, 1922. Lydia died in 2009 and Erna died in...

Oct 15, 2019

WESLACO = Charles Taylor, 67, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his residence in Weslaco. Funeral arrangements pending.

Oct 15, 2019

Oct 15, 2019