Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

January 21, 2024

WESLACO - Forrest Clair Zemlicka, 91, passed away at his home in Weslaco, Texas on January 21, 2024. Born on October 28, 1932, in South Dakota, he lived a life full of love and dedication to his family, community, and country.

Describing Forrest as a gentleman is an understatement. His kindness and compassion were unparalleled, making him an exceptional individual in the...

January 21, 2024

Dr. Deborah "Debbie" Kay Villalon, a brilliant and fiercely independent individual passionate about Science, nature, and community, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at her home in Weslaco. Debbie, the middle child to Benigno "Ben" and Rosa "Emma" Villalon, was born on November 29, 1964, in Bryan, Texas. 



When Debbie was a child, the Villalon family moved to Weslaco, where...

January 18, 2024

Weslaco- Mary Elaine Dandh, 100, passed away at John Knox Med Center on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. 

January 17, 2024

January 16, 2024

Marvin "Pete" G. Penske, 85, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas. The youngest of ten, Pete was born on January 10, 1939, in Vesta, Minnesota, to Gustav and Emma (Kolander) Penske.

When Pete was a child, he started farming alongside his brothers and developed a...

January 16, 2024

Ellie was known for her love of life, centering on her family and large host of good friends. Always the avid card player, game enthusiast and cribbage player where she learned fast to never miss any pegging points while playing cribbage with her dad, brothers and many others. 



Her love of cooking and entertaining large groups with her never ending arsenal...

January 13, 2024

Larry Eugene Couch, 57, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer.  

He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 30, 1966.  At a young age, his family moved to Houston, Texas, where he attended McArthur High School.

He enlisted in the United States Army in 1985. He was stationed in Germany...

January 13, 2024

 

Patsy “Pat” Lee Istas passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2024. Pat was born March 10, 1952, in Osceola, Iowa, to Arno and Helen (Burke) Graham. She grew up on a farm with her large family.

  After graduating high school, Pat realized her dream of living in a big city, first in Minneapolis and then...

January 12, 2024

Juana Medina, a resilient and loving woman, passed away on January 12, 2024, at her home in Weslaco. Juana was born on June 24, 1931, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Tomas and Jovencia (Gomez) Ramirez. 

Juana met Juan Medina in her hometown. Together, they migrated to the US in 1954, settling in Weslaco, where they raised their family. When they...

January 10, 2024

Grave side service for Hector R. Cruz Salvador has been scheduled at Sacred Park Cemetery on Thursday  January 18, 2024 at 11AM.

January 10, 2024

Weslaco- Ignacio García Sr. passed away on January 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 31, 1939, in Ecleto, TX,  to Santos and Eduviges (Aguilar-Ozuna) Garcia, Ignacio lived a life filled with hard work and devotion to his Catholic faith.

  Ignacio married the love of his life, Carmen Tristan on March 19, 1960,  and...

January 6, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Younger Gainley, born in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, to Oran Clayton Younger and Jewel Epting Younger on February 7, 1937, passed away on January 6, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1986, George A. Gainley, Jr.; two older brothers, Donald and Robert Younger; her older sister, Mary Ann (Robert) Lieck; and younger...

January 4, 2024

Maria P. Cavazos, a beloved Mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and mighty prayer warrior, went to her heavenly home on January 4, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center. She was born in Arcabuz, Mexico to Victorino and Carolina (Ibarra) Peña. 

While shopping at the Piggly Wiggly in Elsa, Texas, Maria met her soulmate in the produce section. Maria married Fortunato Cavazos Jr. on...

January 1, 2024

Interment services for Lidia Venegas has been scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11AM.  Funeral services under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco.

December 24, 2023

Alamo-Joseph Siwicke, 83, passed away at his home in Alamo. Arrangements are pending.

December 21, 2023

 

Weslaco: Harold Simpson, 89, passed away Thursday morning, December 21st, 2023, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Harold was born on February 7th, 1934, to Claude and Ima (Guffy) Simpson in Union Mills, North Carolina. While living in Washington, DC, he met his soulmate, Betty Willard. Harold and Betty moved back to Union Mills to raise their three children....

December 19, 2023

WESLACO - Prajedez "Pete" Pedraza Jr., a beloved member of the Weslaco community, passed away on December 19th, 2023, at McAllen Medical Center. Born September 14th, 1934, in San Benito, Texas, Pete led a remarkable life filled with achievements and cherished moments with his family and friends. Pete's family, ten children, and his parents moved to Corpus, where Pete spent...

December 18, 2023

Weslaco- Victoria Zumaya, 94, passed away at her home in Weslaco on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Arrangements are pending.

December 17, 2023

Interment services for Sandra Sanchez have been scheduled for Friday December 22, 2023 at 1:30PM.  Funeral services are under the direction of Ric Brown FH Alamo, TX.

December 16, 2023

Walter Lowery Thompson was born on a farm just southeast of Weslaco, Texas on October 21st, 1936. His parents had moved to South Texas in 1931 in the beginnings of the Great Depression to be near his grandparents who had moved to the Weslaco area in the late 1920s. He grew up in a strong Christian family with three siblings,...