Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Aug 13, 2024

Weslaco- Francisco "Frank" Ginez, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at McAllen Medical Center. An obituary will follow. 

Aug 11, 2024

Alamo- Domingo Cabrera, 92, passed away at Edinburg Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Aug 9, 2024

Paula Marines, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1934, in Edcouch, TX, to Ventura and Clara (Garza) Perez. 

Paula was described as loving, caring, hardworking, and strong-willed, and her legacy shines through the memories she created with her family. She learned the value...

Aug 7, 2024

Miguel Angel Medrano Sr., 62, of Weslaco, Texas, sadly passed away on August 7, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1962, to Antonio and Maria Cruz (Banda) Medrano. Miguel married Maria de Jesus Sanchez when he was a young adult, and they raised eight children together. 

Miguel worked hard so that Maria could be a full-time...

Aug 5, 2024

Mercedes- 

Bobby Trevino, 29, passed away at McAllen Medical Center on Monday, August 5, 2024. Bobby was born on June 10, 1995, in Corpus Christi, TX, to Arnold and Gloria (Esparza) Trevino. 

To be near Bobby was to be in the presence of joy and pure love. Bobby will fondly be remembered as a fighter who loved his family wholeheartedly. He was...

Aug 4, 2024

Gary L. Hess was born September 22, 1954, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Russell and Dorothy (nee Davisson) Hess and went to be with his Lord and parents on August 4, 2024.

He was raised in Paris, Illinois graduating from Paris High School in 1972 after which he attended and graduated from Millikin University in 1976. 

In his youth, Gary was a...

Aug 2, 2024

Jacob Fonseca, 61, of Mercedes, Texas, passed away at his home in Mercedes on

Friday, August 2nd, 2024. He was born on December 19th, 1962, to Maria Silva and  Benito Fonseca Sr. in Weslaco, Texas. 

Jacob was best known for putting a smile on your face and being there when you needed him. He was predeceased by his mom, dad, and brother,...

Jul 31, 2024

Humberto Sepulveda, known to many as "Beto," passed away on July 31, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on November 17, 1926, to Amado Jr. and Guadalupe Rincon Sepulveda in San Juan, Texas. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Amado Sr. and Guadalupe Pena Sepulveda. As a teenager, Beto enjoyed fishing in the canals and treating his friends...

Jul 31, 2024

Weslaco- Lee Cardon, 78, passed away at his home at John Knox Village in Weslaco, Texas. Arrangements are pending. 

Jul 31, 2024

Weslaco- Richard Morales, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at Veranda Rehab in Harlingen. Arrangements are pending. 

Jul 28, 2024

Otis Dean Chubick was born on August 23, 1933, to Harvey Mearl and Lily May Chubick, on a farm south of Hepurn, Iowa. He was the youngest of nine children. 

 He attended various country schools and graduated from the eighth grade at Weston # 8 near Guss, Iowa. He graduated from the 12th grade at Nodaway Consolidated School in 1950. 

 He was...

Jul 27, 2024

Eduardo “Eddie” V. Mancias Jr. passed away on July 27, 2024, at his home in Weslaco, surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1958, in Mercedes, Texas. 

Eddie grew up in Weslaco and graduated from Weslaco High School in 1976. He married Josie Valderas, and they had five children. 

Eddie's life was...

Jul 24, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved matriarch, Elva Zamarron Gamez. She departed from this world on July 21, 2024, at her home in Weslaco, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Galiana, Mexico, on June 27, 1932, to Baldemero and Concepcion Zamarron, Elva lived a life filled with grace, love, and dedication to her family.

Elva met...

Jul 21, 2024

Donna- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose "Joe" Noe Perez, a beloved husband, barber, liaison officer, and friend to many. Joe was born on September 19, 1938, in Alamo, Texas, and passed away on July 21, 2024, at Mid Valley Nursing & Rehab in Mercedes. 

Joe grew up in Alamo, Texas. He attended PSJA High School, where he...

Jul 20, 2024

Jul 17, 2024

Baby Jace Michael Sultz was still-born on July 17th, 2024. 

Jul 15, 2024

Jul 14, 2024

Alicia Tamez, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Gentiva Hospice in Alamo, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1948, in Donna, Texas, to Lucio and Eugenio (Silva) Tovar. 

Alicia, the fifth of ten siblings, grew up in Donna. After graduating from Donna High School, she earned an Associate's Degree in Houston,...

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.