Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

December 8, 2014

WESLACO – The Passing of a Gentle LegendThe gentle strong soul of Ruby Lee “Jimmie” Wells passed into the Lord’s arms on Monday, December 8, 2014. Jimmie was born June 10, 1933 to Darius John “DJ” and Lillian Schwarz in Mercedes, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Wells, her sons, Doug (Cindy) Wells, and Chuck (Leah) Wells, seven...

December 7, 2014

Weslaco - Richard Ortega passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 7th, 2014 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Richard was born on September 4, 1955 in San Benito, TX to Robert Sr and Alicia. He was loved by many including his brothers and sisters: Grace Ortega Hebert (Louis), Robert Ortega Jr. (Perla), Norma Ortega, Laura Rizo (Joe), Arnold Ortega (Yolanda),...

December 5, 2014

WESLACO - Elvira Montalvo died peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2014 in McAllen, Texas. She was born in Mercedes, Texas on December 15, 1924, to Jose and San Juanita Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ramon “Chito” Montalvo, Jr., her son Dr. Daniel O. Montalvo, her parents, Jose and San Juanita Montalvo,...

December 3, 2014

WESLACO – Domitila Cadena, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco is in charge of her funeral arrangements.

November 21, 2014

WESLACO – Guadalupe Reyna Garza, 84, peacefully passed on to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2014, at her home. Lupe was born on July 29, 1930, in Mission, TX to Octoviano and Josefa Reyna. She married Francisco C. Garza, a proud U.S. Marine, and together they traveled the country for 20 years and raised five children who...

November 21, 2014

Bernadine Frances Springob Vineyard passed away on November 21, 2014. Bernadine was born on July 25, 1918 in Wichita, Kansas. She was the ninth of eleven children born to the late Peter John and Susan Jansen Springob. In 1937 she moved with her parents and 2 younger sisters to Donna, Texas. It was here that she met George Cleo Vineyard,...

November 20, 2014

Maria Celia H. Morales passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Born October 25th, 1927 in Weslaco, Texas, to Santos and Pedro Hinojosa. She married her soul mate Victor G. Morales, Jr. and they were proud owners of the restaurant, La Azteca. She was a loving and caring mother...

November 18, 2014

Lorraine Anna Knutson, 94, of Weslaco, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.Lorraine was born on March 31, 1920 to the late Frank and Elisa Vogt in South St. Paul, Minnesota, where she grew up. She later moved to Balsam Lake, Wisconsin where she raised her family and also owned a resort and...

November 18, 2014

WESLACO - Maria De Los Angels Navarro, 60, passed away today, November 18, 2014 in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco is in charge of her funeral arrangements.

November 15, 2014

WESLACO – Delma Alvarado Roman passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Edinburg. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm with a memorial service scheduled for 7:00pm at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco.

November 13, 2014

Donna/McAllen-“The greatest, sweetest man that ever lived” Marvin Lee Payne was born March 23, 1932 and passed away Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Bill and Beulah Payne. He was born in Straford, Oklahoma where he lived his early years. He moved to Donna, TX at the age of 17,...

November 10, 2014

WESLACO – Fernando Martinez, Jr., 91, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 in McAllen. McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco is in charge of his funeral arrangements.

November 6, 2014

WESLACO - Max W. Henry of Weslaco, TX formerly of Gilman, IL died on Friday, November 7th at 1:24am at McAllen Medical Center.Max was born on December 8, 1936 in Onarga, IL to William M. Henry and Avorilla Roper Henry. He spent his childhood in Onarga and graduated from Onaraga High School in 1955. He worked at Henkel Corporation and...

November 6, 2014

November 2, 2014

WESLACO - Adela (Adelita) Vasquez, 82, beloved mother and grandmother passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Edinburg. Adelita was born in Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on June 11, 1932. Adelita was a member of the Legion de Maria Capilla De Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe and served as an Eucharist Ministry. She worked for Weslaco School District for over...

November 1, 2014

WESLACO - Leroy Curtis, 75, passed away in Weslaco on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Even though Lee lost his four-year battle with cancer, he fought the good fight and won life’s ultimate victory. He is now at home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lee always said, “What a glorious day that will be.”He is survived by his loving...

October 27, 2014

WESLACO - Estefana Cavazos 87, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. Arrangements pending with McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco.

October 25, 2014

DONNA - Mrs. Eunice (Bradford) Thompson went home to be with the Lord with family by her side at Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, Texas on October 25, 2014 — the 26-year anniversary of her beloved husband’s passing. She was 91.Eunice was born October 1, 1923 in Mercedes, Texas to William Jefferson Davis Bradford and Margauerite (Margaret) Pyron Bradford. Eunice had...

October 24, 2014

WESLACO - Laura Frances Duff Galloway, age 89, a resident of Weslaco, Texas, died on Friday, October 24, 2014, of congestive heart failure at the Health Care Center of John Knox Village. Fran was born on March 17, 1925, in Hill County, Texas, the second of five children to Eula Pearl Barger Duff and Samuel Henderson Duff. After completing Hill...

October 22, 2014

Dionicio Jaramillo passed away at Aurora's House in Weslaco, Texas on October 22nd, 2014. Dionicio was born December 6th, 1937 in Weslaco, Texas to Isidiro and San Juana H. Jaramillo; he was the youngest of three children. His family were farm workers that traveled around to various places across the country. The family eventually settled in Weslaco, Texas. He worked...