Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

December 1, 2015

Weslaco/Donna: Robert “Bob” Carl Smith, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st at his home in Weslaco. He was survived by his wife Frances G Smith. Bob was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Robert Cleveland and Ona Lee Smith. He was the fourth born following his sisters Lee (Noel+), Emma Jean+(Lewis)+ and Betty Ann (Art). As a child he attended...

November 30, 2015

November 28, 2015

Weslaco/Raymondville: Saturday, November 28, 2015, Heaven gained another angel, Bernabe “Benny” Contreras, 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28th, 2015. He is reunited with his parents, Anestacio and Guadalupe Rodriguez Contreras and his loving wife, Maria “Neche” Contreras of 54 years who Benny dearly missed. Benny is survived by his two sons, Andy (Rebecca Abeyta) Contreras...

November 27, 2015

Weslaco-Jose L. Ramirez, Jr. was born in Alton, Texas, Lam County and raised in Weslaco. In 1972, he met the love of his life, Irma Cardona at Vera’s Paladium, the local dancehall in Weslaco. They would soon marry, in May 1973. They had their first born in 1982, Juanita “Janie” (Mario) Rangel, who now has 2 children, Sarah Kiss and...

November 27, 2015

BURNET / WESLACO – Joyce Moravitz was born September 9, 1931 in West Columbia, Texas to Addie Mae and Fred Alburn. She had one sister, Janette Truitt, who was proceeded her in death. Joyce married Charlie Moravitz on December 15, 1949. They were married for 52 years. They had four children. Joyce worked at John Knox Village and bat Knapp...

November 26, 2015

WESLACO – Helen Hobbs, 82, passed away on on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

November 24, 2015

Salvador Rodriguez Jr. “Junebug” WESLACO----Salvador Rodriguez Jr. was called home by our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the age of 57. He is now reunited in Heaven with his mother, Eloisa “Locha” Rodriguez. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. His love for fishing was endless. His presence will be...

November 24, 2015

MERCEDES - Maria Garcia Mercado, 91, passes away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Mercedes. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.

November 23, 2015

WESLACO – Antonio Leal Jr. was born on September 6, 1954 in Weslaco, TX to Antonio and Juanita R. Leal and was called by the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2015 in Weslaco. He is survived by his wife Eliberta Leal, son Anthony Jared Leal (Charity), granddaughter Annabelle Nicole Leal, his father Antonio Leal Sr., sisters Lupita Talbert (Rick) and...

November 22, 2015

WESLACO - Christina Quintela was born on June 2, 1989 in Edinburg, TX to Antonio & Martha Quintela. She passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in McAllen, TX. She is survived by her parents Antonio and Martha Quintela, her two brothers Antonio (Jessica) Quintela and Mark (Amanda) Quintela, four nieces and one nephew. She is also survived by numerous...

November 21, 2015

WESLACO - Andrea Martinez de Sanchez, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco is in charge of her funeral arrangements.

November 18, 2015

WESLACO – Betty Ann Gatton, 86, came into this world on June 10, 1929 in Jackson, Tennessee as the child of William A. and Gladys (Pearcy) McLemore. Betty moved to Harlingen at the age of 13. She was received into the church triumphant at her death November 18, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.She became a Child of God through her...

November 15, 2015

Weslaco-Regina Kane, 68, passed away Sunday, November 15th, 2015. Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home.

November 11, 2015

WESLACO - Born on July 10, 1962, Mary Nieto made the world a better place. First, as a daughter to Leonardo Seferino Limas and Rosa Reyes Limas. She brought her parents great joy with her beautiful smile, big eyes, curly hair, and brilliant mind. She kept her mom and dad to herself for 5 years, at which point she was...

November 3, 2015

WESLACO - Baby Amelia Jhené Castillo October 29,2015- November 3,2015Has passed gently into the arms of Jesus after trying to battle her way through a high risk surgery. In her short 5 days here on earth our precious Amelia touched the lives of many and was deeply loved by all. She is survived by her parents Jacquelyn Castillo and Steffan...

November 1, 2015

WESLACO - Rodney Nowak, 70, passed on Sunday, November 1, 2015 in McAllen. McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of funeral arrangements.

October 28, 2015

WESLACO - Josefa “Pepa” Garza Leal, 74, returned to her heavenly home on Oct. 28th after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her love and dedication to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. In her final days, her loving family and many friends surrounded her devotedly. Pepa...

October 28, 2015

WESLACO - Candelario Martinez, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Candelario Martinez was born on February 2, 1937 in Sabinas, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon. Soon after moving to Weslaco, Texas Cande met the love of his life, Cruz De Luna. After finally catching her attention, Cruz let Cande take her to the movies. It wasn’t long after that he...

October 27, 2015

ALAMO – Burton Albert Hughes born November 11, 1944, and passes away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in McAllen, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elma Jones Hughes and Albert Compton Hughes of Edcouch, Texas and brother-in-law, Robert W. Sims of Pasadena, Texas. He is survived by his sister Lana Hughes Sims and her partner, Eugene G....

October 22, 2015

WESLACO — Weslaco-Ninfa Villarreal, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 22nd, peacefully at her home, surrounded by family. Ninfa is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Jose, 10 children, Juan (Laura) Villarreal, Ricardo (Sylvia) Villarreal, Nora Elia (Jose Juan) Villarreal-Lopez, Diana Elizabeth (Paul) Villarreal-Guerra, Osvaldo Aaron (Ruby) Villarreal, Raul Sergio (Lulu) Villarreal , Kimberly (Alejandro Zavala) Villarreal, Cynthia...