OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Lilia Elizabeth Diaz

Lilia Elizabeth Diaz

August 26, 2023

WESLACO - Lilia Elizabeth Diaz, 69, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Esperanza Escamilla

Esperanza Escamilla

August 21, 2023

Weslaco- Esperanza Escamilla, 93, passed away on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab Center.

Leonel Valadez

Leonel Valadez

August 20, 2023

Interment services for Leonel Valadez have been scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 2 pm. Funeral services are under the director of Salinas Funeral Home, Weslaco TX

Martin Montes Jr.

Martin Montes Jr.

August 18, 2023

Mercedes - Martin Montes Jr., lovingly known as "Tiny," passed away suddenly on August 18, 2023, at 46 in Pilot Point, Texas. He was born on July 21, 1977, in Weslaco, where he spent the majority of his life, the oldest of five children.

Martin is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Filemon Montes, and his maternal grandparents, Bartolo...

Maria Concepcion Cavazos

Maria Concepcion Cavazos

August 18, 2023

WESLACO - Maria Cavazos, 85, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Nora Cavazos

Nora Cavazos

August 15, 2023

Nora Cavazos, a beloved homemaker, passed away on August 15, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Nora was born on August 16, 1961, in Rancho la Palma Municipio Matamoros to Roman Salinas Garcia and Maria de los Angeles Jimenez.

 

Nora's life revolved around her loved ones, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was...

Jack Ellis Stewart

Jack Ellis Stewart

August 14, 2023

 

Jack Ellis Stewart

10.31.1939 – 08.14.2023

Weslaco: Jack Ellis Stewart, 83, passed away at Harlingen Medical Center on August 14, 2023. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Ola (Shoemaker) Stewart on October 31, 1939. 

  Jack grew up on a farm in Arkansas. From a young age, Jack showed a natural aptitude for all things...

Refugia Ramirez

Refugia Ramirez

August 13, 2023

Interment services for Refugia Ramirez have been scheduled for Friday August 18, 2023 at 11AM. Funeral Services are under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home.  

Rosa Briones

Rosa Briones

August 10, 2023

Hammonton, NJ/Weslaco- Rosa Briones, 63, passed away on Thursday, August 10th, 2023 at LBJ Harris Health Hospital in Houston. 

Larry W Barnett

Larry W Barnett

August 10, 2023

Falcon Heights- Larry W Barnett, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 10th, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Arrangements are private.

Robert McPherson

Robert McPherson

August 10, 2023

Weslaco - Robert McPherson, 88, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Nathan Dagoberto Gonzalez

Nathan Dagoberto Gonzalez

August 9, 2023

Mercedes- Nathan Dagoberto Gonzalez, 2 months, passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023.

Felipa Ramos

Felipa Ramos

August 8, 2023

 

Weslaco: Felipa B. Ramos, 89, passed away at her home in Weslaco on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. Felipa was born on February 5th, 1934 to Natalio and Angela (Sandoval) Barcenas in Tampico Alto Veracruz. 

  Felipa grew up in Tampico and traveled to the United States to work most of her life. 

 

In 1953, while Felipa was waiting...

Bernardo Macias

Bernardo Macias

August 8, 2023

Progreso - Bernardo Macias, a beloved husband, father, friend, and community member, passed away at his home on August 8, 2023. Born on August 20, 1926, in Villa Encarnación de Díaz Jalisco, Mexico, Bernardo's life was a testament to hard work, generosity, and love.

  Bernardo married his soulmate, Maria D Flores Rodriguez, in January 1952. They raised eleven children...

Maria Dolores Fuentes

Maria Dolores Fuentes

August 6, 2023

Weslaco- Maria Dolores Reyes Fuentes (Lola) 90, entered eternal rest on August 6, 2023.

She was born April 7, 1933, to Catarino Reyes+ and Juana Hernandez+ in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was the 2nd of 6 children. 

Lola married Ramon Fuentes, and they had eight children. Together they raised their children in the city of Weslaco. In their early...

George Perce Garrett Jr.

George Perce Garrett Jr.

August 4, 2023

Weslaco: George Perce Garrett Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, August 4th, 2023, at Valley Baptist Medical Center. George was born on October 16th, 1944, to George Perce Sr. and Beulah Bell (Kerrell) Garrett in Astoria, Oregon. 

  George's parents had military careers; his father served in the US Army, and his mom in the US Navy. Their chosen professions...

Ricardo Vargas, Jr. AKA "Bear"

Ricardo Vargas, Jr. AKA "Bear"

August 1, 2023

Weslaco - Ricardo Vargas Jr. AKA "Bear", 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

  Ricardo was born on July 19, 1950, to Ricardo II and Isabel (Contreras) Vargas in Weslaco, Texas. Ricardo grew up in Weslaco with his huge family. Ricardo’s mom birthed thirteen children; although three died at birth, ten...

Vicki Roella Fuqua

Vicki Roella Fuqua

August 1, 2023

Edcouch / Kerrville- Vicki Roella Fuqua, 74, passed away at Peterson's Hospital in Kerrville, TX, on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. Vicki was born on March 30th, 1949, to Royce and Hazel Fuqua in Elsa, Texas. She and her three siblings all grew up in Monte Alto, TX.

  Vicki's passion for sports blossomed during her formative years as a young...

Harrell Hicks

Harrell Hicks

August 1, 2023

 

Weslaco-Herbert Harrell Hicks (Harrell) passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Harrell was born in Canton, Texas, the son of John B. Hicks and Faye E. Link on August 14, 1941. In his younger years, Harrell's family moved to Abilene, TX, and later to several east Texas towns and settled in Texarkana, TX, where Harrell would finish his elementary...

Billie Vanderveer

Billie Vanderveer

July 31, 2023

"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." —Abraham Lincoln

 

Weslaco: No one knew that when Billie Jane (Messer) Vanderveer was born in Temple, Texas, on June 27, 1947, a truly dynamic, beautiful, talented soul entered the earth.

  Billie grew up in the small town of Troy, Texas. There, she met...

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