OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Marta Moreno

Marta Moreno

February 25, 2024

In loving memory of Marta Moreno (Palomarez), a cherished daughter, sister, friend, aunt, wife, and mother. Marta graced this world on a sunny day in Weslaco, TX, on September 27, 1959, and peacefully departed to her eternal rest on February 25, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.Marta's warm and welcoming personality left a lasting impression on everyone...

Maria "Amelia" Guerrero

Maria "Amelia" Guerrero

February 24, 2024

Weslaco- Maria "Amelia" Guerrero, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. 

 

Amelia was born on May 1, 1938,  in Mercedes, Texas, to Ramon and Vicentá Bautista. Her mother was from Mexico, and her father’s descendants were from Spain. She was one of eleven siblings and grew up in Weslaco. Amelia’s family started in agriculture,...

Irma L. Garcia

Irma L. Garcia

February 22, 2024

Irma L. Garcia died peacefully, surrounded by three generations of family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love of family and friends and service to the community.

Maria Irma Longoria was born at Rancho Santa Rita, just west of Rachel, Texas, on July 17, 1927. It was at the ranch that she was baptized, went to the catholic school;...

Donald VanHoy Salyers

Donald VanHoy Salyers

February 19, 2024

Donald Salyers, age 82, of Mercedes, TX, passed away on Monday, February 19th, 2024 in Harlingen, TX. Arrangements for Donald Salyers are being provided by McCaleb Funeral Home.

Guadalupe A. Silguero

Guadalupe A. Silguero

February 18, 2024

Guadalupe A. Silguero a beloved soul cherished by many, passed away recently in Weslaco, Texas. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on May 29th, 1944, immigrating with her parents as a toddler, becoming a Naturalized United States Citizen, and marrying WWII Veteran Samuel Silguero. Guadalupe led a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Guadalupe will always be remembered for her...

Juan Francisco Garcia

Juan Francisco Garcia

February 17, 2024

Juan Francisco Garcia, 87, a beloved figure in the community, peacefully passed away at his home in Donna, Texas, on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Born in Weslaco, Texas, on March 29, 1936, Juan led a remarkable life filled with hard work, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Throughout his career, Juan's resilience and strong work ethic shone brightly. He and his family worked...

Maria Theresa Mire

Maria Theresa Mire

February 17, 2024

Maria "Theresa" Mire passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Theresa was born on April 16, 1938, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Augustus and Marina (Moya) Wilson. 



When Theresa was twelve, the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Theresa attended Catholic High School. Her Catholic upbringing proved to be an integral part of her story. 



In 1962, Theresa met Marvin...

Raul Cavazos Jr.

Raul Cavazos Jr.

February 16, 2024

Raul Cavazos Jr. passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab in Mercedes. Texas.

Raul was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, the son and eldest child of Raul and Elisa Zepeda Cavazos. 

Raul received his early Education via Moye Military Academy in Castroville, Texas, St. Joseph's Academy in Brownsville, and ultimately finished his senior year at...

Madge Haney

Madge Haney

February 12, 2024

Weslaco - Madge Haney, 96, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her residence in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Margarita V. Rambo

Margarita V. Rambo

February 12, 2024

Weslaco - Margarita Rambo, 94, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her home in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Raquel R. Barrera

Raquel R. Barrera

February 10, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Raquel R. Barrera, who departed from this world on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at her residence in Weslaco, TX. Her loving family surrounded her.

She was born to Domingo Rivera and Celestina De La Cruz in Harlingen, TX on March 3rd, 1939.  She was the cherished spouse of Cesario Jose...

John B. Allen

John B. Allen

February 7, 2024

John Barton (JB) Allen, a beloved community member, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg. John leaves behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, and selflessness that will be remembered by all who knew him.

John was the first-born son of Paul and Beatrice Allen, born on September 26, 1953, in Harlingen, Texas. He and...

Beverly Ann Benfer

Beverly Ann Benfer

February 3, 2024

Beverly Ann Benfer died February 3, 2024, at John Knox Village, Weslaco. Texas. She lived life with vigor and enthusiasm, which spread to others. She received her BSN and a Master's degree from the University of Iowa and was a leader in psychiatric nursing throughout her career. She served as Director of Nursing at the Menninger Foundation in Kansas as...

Emmanuel Vela

Emmanuel Vela

February 2, 2024

Interment services for Emmanuel Vela have been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 09, 2024, at 11 AM. Funeral services are under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco.

Marshel Cravey

Marshel Cravey

February 2, 2024

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Marshel Chester Cravey, who passed away on February 2, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX, at the age of 60. Chester, as friends and family fondly called him, was born on June 1, 1963.

Chester graduated from Weslaco High School in 1982 alongside his...

Gilberto Rivera Jr

Gilberto Rivera Jr

February 1, 2024

Interment services for Gilberto have been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 06, 2024, at 11 AM. Funeral services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home  

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McCaleb Funeral Home & Sacred Park Cemetery is a collection of obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes in TX & throughout Hidalgo County. With services throughout Texas that are updated regularly. Find local Weslaco, Mercedes Texas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.