Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Sep 1, 2014

WESLACO - Carol Jean Cowden, 85, left to be with the Lord on September 1, 2014. Carol was born to Garland “Froggie” and Jane Margaret Lovvorn in Ralls, Texas on May 3, 1929. Carol is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jack Cowden, son Art (Kathy), grandsons Travis (Stephanni), Jason, and Nathan (Nancy). She is also survived by 3...

Aug 31, 2014

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Aug 30, 2014

Weslaco--Juan C. Cavazos, Sr., 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother joined our heavenly Father on Saturday, August 30, 2014. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Robstown, TX. He was better known as a successful businessman and co-owner of A. Cavazos and Son’s Tortilla Factory, whose business savvy and work ethic were passed on to...

Aug 29, 2014

WESLACO -Merced Tovar Zapata age 90, a lifelong resident of Weslaco went home to the Lord with her family by her side on Friday Aug 29th, 2014. Merced lived a very full life with cooking and working in her flowers. We all enjoyed the wonderful meals she prepared. She also spent numerous hours with her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved....

Aug 28, 2014

WESLACO- Aurora Ayala Rivera was born in Weslaco, TX on September 3rd, 1930. She entered in Heaven’s Gates on August 28th, 2014. Aurora had an interesting story, she was born to Anacleto and Francisca Ayala, however, she was raised by her God Father and God Mother who adopted her at the age of one. You see, Aurora was to be...

Aug 27, 2014

WESLACO - Marie A. Salas, 38, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in McAllen. Funeral arrangements pending.

Aug 25, 2014

WESLACO – Barbara Loretta Wagoner, 79, passed away at Knapp Hospital in Weslaco on Sunday night after a sudden illness. Barbara was born to Carl Rydell and Ellen in Long Beach, CA on March 23, 1935. She graduated from the Long Beach High School and attended three years of college. Upon the death of her first husband, she remarried and...

Aug 25, 2014

DONNA - James Haynes III, 63, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 in Donna. Funeral arrangements pending

Aug 22, 2014

Maria Inez (Neche) Contreras of Weslaco, TX passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Aurora House in Weslaco surrounded by her family, after a long battle with bone cancer. Mrs. Contreras was 75 yrs old and born in Goliad, TX on April 19, 1939. She was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother and was a housewife that...

Aug 18, 2014

Weslaco - Irene Escandon, 74, passed away in Weslaco on Monday, August 18, 2014. Arrangements are Pending.

Aug 17, 2014

WESLACO - Nell Griffin Dargel, 95, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014, at John Knox Village, Personal Care. She was born in Mobile, Alabama February 11, 1919. Her family moved to Weslaco when she was about six years old. She married Russel Dargel in 1943, who preceded her in death four years ago.Mrs. Dargel taught school for 36 years, beginning...

Aug 13, 2014

WESLACO— Noe A. Cavazos Sr., 82, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and honorary veteran entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas. The son of Feliberto Cavazos and Herlinda Garza, he was born in Weslaco, Texas where he was a Weslaco mid-valley pioneer. A proud veteran of the Korean War,...

Aug 8, 2014

Maria Estela Ramirez, 55, died Aug. 8, 2014. Only a few hours were left and Estela’s 10-year-old daughter was anticipating a fourth-grade graduation. Small accolade as it was, she was fast at work sewing sparkling purple pieces of cloth together. Money was not going to stop her from giving her daughter a spectacular outfit to wear in front of teachers...

Aug 6, 2014

WESLACO – Sheryl Anne Martinez, born on January 24,1956 passed away Wednesday August 6, 2014 at the age of 58 after battling Ovarian Cancer for just over 3 ½ years. She was the daughter of the late Donald Swain MacMahan Jr. and Mary Jane Raher. She was born in Washington D.C and lived her early years in Maryland. Sheryl was...

Aug 3, 2014

WESLACO — Noemi Rico Sepulveda, 80, of Weslaco, Texas, died on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at home surrounded by family. Noemi was born in the city of San Benito in Cameron County, Texas, on November 20, 1933. She was the second daughter born to Luis and Olivia Rico. Noemi and her husband Domingo P. Sepulveda were happily married for 64...

Aug 1, 2014

WESLACO - Juanita Cloninger, 99, passed away August 1, 2014 at John Knox Village. Funerals services are under the directions of Laurel Land Funeral Home in Dallas, TX.

Jul 27, 2014

EDINBURG — Junior Ray Cook, 89, died at his residence at Waterford Gardens in Mission, TX on July 27, 2014. Ray was born on November 5, 1924, in Hominy, OK. Moving to Texas as an infant, Ray lived in Texon and graduated from Reagan County High School in Big Lake, TX in 1942. After graduation, Ray worked for the Big...

Jul 15, 2014

WESLACO – Alberto Castro, 57, passed away at Knapp Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born to Ruperto and Isabel Castro. He was a 1976 Weslaco ISD graduate, former employee of USDA, local Humane Society and also worked for City of Weslaco. He is survived by brothers, Ruben (Blanca) Castro and Hector (Celina) Castro and sisters, Lianna Castro,...

Jul 12, 2014

WESLACO –Abelardo Cortez, 84, died Saturday, July 12, 2014. He is proceeded in death by his father, Guillermo Cortez and mother Benita Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Cortez, daughter, Benita Cardenas, sons, Adalberto Cortez, Ruben Cortez, Arturo Cortez, and Jimmy Cortez, and a step-daughter, Maria De Jesus Cortez. Also surviving are his twelve grandchildren and numerous...