Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

April 28, 2024

Weslaco, Texas - Karen K. (Hoover) Jackson, 81 years old, passed away on April 27, 2024 at her home after surviving a stroke and battling Alzheimer’s Disease. 



Karen was born, raised, and lived in Muncie, Indiana for 64 years and then moved with her husband, Charles R. “Bob” Jackson, and their youngest daughter, Connie Sue Jackson, to Weslaco, Texas where their...

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

Palmview- J.D. Goolsby, Jr., 74, passed away at his home in Palmview on Friday, April 26th, 2024. 

April 26, 2024

McAllen—Michael "Mike" J. Trippel, beloved husband, father, and community leader, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 74. Mike was the second born on March 9th, 1950, to Richard C. and Margaret "Rita" (Shaw) Trippel in Los Angeles, California. Mike grew up in L.A. The family moved to Milan, Italy, for a short time period for his father’s work but returned to...

April 24, 2024

Weslaco/Grand Prairie- Bertha Garcia, 91, passed away on April 24th, 2024, at her daughter's home in Grand Prairie, leaving behind a legacy of profound love and dedication to God, the church, and her family. Born in Mexico to Gaspar and Juana (Serna) Lechuga on August 21st, 1932. 

Bertha met her future husband, Virgilio Garcia, while working at her father's meat market...

April 22, 2024

Weslaco - Luisa Bustos-Guajardo was born on October 15, 1944, in Weslaco, Texas to Felix Bustos and Ignacia Rodriguez in Weslaco, Texas. Growing up, she had two sisters and one brother. As a young woman, Luisa worked hard as a migrant farmworker and a housekeeper at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Later, Luisa met and married Reynaldo Guajardo. She then dedicated...

April 19, 2024

Weslaco- Harvey Schrank, 85, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024. 

April 18, 2024

Leonel "Leo" D Adame passed away on April 18, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center. Born in Donna, Texas, on April 14, 1940, to Julian and Maria (De La Garza) Adame, Leo was a man of unwavering faith and integrity.

Leo and his six siblings grew up in Donna. Leo was a great athlete and had a gift of speed. He started...

April 17, 2024

Florentino DeLeon Jr., known lovingly as “APA” by his grandchildren, passed away on April 17, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born in Donna, Texas, on July 13, 1944, to Florentino and Julia (Bernal) De Leon. 

Throughout his life, Florentino was a dedicated worker. As a young boy, he migrated with his family and learned the value of...

April 12, 2024

Charles Wesley (Wes) Norton IV was born in Norfolk, VA on October 1 st , 1994. He died inWeslaco Texas on April 12, 2024. Wes was 29 years old. Wes was not married and had nochildren. But he had a best friend in the Valley, Gama Garza, and had two dogs that he loveddearly, GBear, a Rottie and Grizzley, an...

April 12, 2024

On April 12, 2024, Aureliano Gonzalez peacefully passed away at his home in Weslaco, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and unwavering passion for life. 

Aureliano "Aurelio" Gonzalez's journey through life was a testament to the value of hard work and love. Born on September 27, 1936, in Monterey, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Jesus and Maria Luisa (Zuniga) Gonzalez.

Aurelio...

April 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Reynaldo Riojas Sr.

Reynaldo “Rey” Riojas Sr., a proud veteran, civil servant, faithful Catholic, and Inspector for the US Government, passed away peacefully at his home in Weslaco on April 10th, 2024. 

Rey was born on May 11th, 1932, in Elsa, Texas, the firstborn of Pedro and Herminia Rodriguez Riojas. He and his four siblings grew up in...

April 9, 2024

Linda Belle Seils Kopecky, 75, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away in her home in Weslaco on April 9, 2024. 

She was born on July 23, 1948, in Benton Harbor, MI. The family moved to Weslaco, where she grew up, graduated from Weslaco High School, and met the love of her life, Robert S. "Bob" Kopecky....

April 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we bid farewell to a beloved son, father, grandfather, friend, and respected member of the community. Johnny Ray Walker passed away on April 5, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. 

Johnny Ray Walker was born on July 2, 1944, in Weslaco, Texas, and led a life full of passion...

April 3, 2024

Interment services for Jose A. Meza have been scheduled for Tuesday, April 09, 2024, at 3 PM.  Funeral Services are under the direction of Ric Brown Family Funeral Home. 

April 3, 2024

Mercedes- Rosaura Cantu, 59, passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, April 5th, from 10am-9pm, with a rosary ay 7pm. Graveside service will be Saturday, April 6th, 10am. 

March 30, 2024

Maria "Conchita" Balderas, a beloved matriarch known for her unwavering work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, passed away at home. She was born in Mexico on August 15, 1929 to Ignacio and Delfina (Molina) Costilla.

Conchita dedicated her life to providing for her nine children, working tirelessly in the fields to ensure their bright future. In addition to her work in the...

March 29, 2024

Interment services for Belinda Rivas have been scheduled for Thursday, April 04, 2024, at 11 AM. Funeral Services are under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco, TX. 

March 26, 2024

Noe Diaz was a man who deeply touched the hearts of all who knew him. His journey began on July 24, 1962, and although he passed away on March 26, 2024, his memory will forever remain in our hearts.

Noe enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and had a profound love for his family. He found joy in BBQs, fishing, cooking,...

March 25, 2024

Interment services for Apolonio Rodriguez have been scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024, at 3 PM. Funeral services are under the direction of Eternal Light Funeral Home Elsa, TX.