OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Luis Carraso Olivas

Luis Carraso Olivas

June 30, 2023

Alamo- Luis Carrasco Olivas, 75, passed away at McAllen Medical Center on Saturday, June 30th, 2023. Arrangements are pending.

Patricia Midkiff

Patricia Midkiff

June 27, 2023

WESLACO - Patricia Midkiff, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Joel Vargas

Joel Vargas

June 27, 2023

Joel Vargas, a caring, thoughtful, and loving person, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born on August 7, 1947, in his beloved hometown of Weslaco, TX.

  Joel had a vibrant career as a seasonal worker driving forklifts. He would travel up North to work and embrace the challenges that...

Anthony L. Smith III

Anthony L. Smith III

June 25, 2023

WESLACO - Anthony L. Smith III, 62, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Marisella Alejandro - Lopez

Marisella Alejandro - Lopez

June 25, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marisella Alejandro Lopez, also known as Marcy, who departed this world on June 25, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, nurse, and friend who will be forever missed by all who knew her.

Born on August 28, 1977, in Berrien Center, Michigan to loving...

George Padilla

George Padilla

June 23, 2023

Weslaco- George Padilla, 72, passed away at his home on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Arrangements are pending.

Maria Guadalupe Bautista Vela

Maria Guadalupe Bautista Vela

June 20, 2023

Weslaco- Maria “Guadalupe” Bautista Vela passed away peacefully in her home on June 20th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at 94. She will be missed dearly.

 

Guadalupe was born on June 17th, 1929, 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...

Baby Evangeline Renata Parra

Baby Evangeline Renata Parra

June 18, 2023

DONNA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our Baby Girl Evangeline Renata Parra, who graced us with her presence from February 22, 2023, to June 18, 2023. Although her time with us was brief, she left a lasting impact on those who knew her.

  Evangeline was born full of life and love. Her parents and big...

Maria M. Treviño

Maria M. Treviño

June 17, 2023

Weslaco- Maria M. Treviño, 86, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. Maria was born in Weslaco on February 20th, 1937, to Canuto and Monica (Medrano) Mansanalez in Weslaco, Texas. 

  Maria worked hard from the time she was a young girl. Her family migrated up North to work in agriculture every summer. Maria...

Lee Roy E. Veland

Lee Roy E. Veland

June 14, 2023

 

On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Lee Roy Ernest Veland, 77, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Weslaco, TX. 

Lee Roy Veland was born on February 1, 1946, at 21 degrees below zero in Aberdeen, South Dakota.  Ernest W. Veland and Mary Steinwand Veland raised him on their farm in rural Ellendale, North Dakota.  He attended...

Urbana Herrera Minez

Urbana Herrera Minez

June 9, 2023

Interment services for Urbana have been scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 11AM. Funeral services under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco, TX.

Gordon Smerud

Gordon Smerud

June 7, 2023

WESLACO - Gordon Smerud, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Windsor NRC in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Erasmo Rodriguez

Erasmo Rodriguez

June 7, 2023

Erasmo Rodriguez, 50, passed away at Edinburg Regional Hospital on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Erasmo was born in Weslaco, Texas, on June 9, 1972, to Linda Louise Wilson Rodriguez and Guadalupe M Rodriguez. Erasmo met his life partner Amy Garces almost 20 years ago.  

Erasmo and Amy raised their two children together in Edinburg. Erasmo was a hard worker, a...

Jesusa "Jessica" G. Cantú

Jesusa "Jessica" G. Cantú

June 6, 2023

Weslaco/Bryan- Jesusa "Jessica" G. Cantú, 93, passed away at her son’s home on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023. 

  Jesusa was born on January 27th, 1930, to Ambrosio and Ramona (Guajardo) Guevara in Weslaco, Texas. Jesusa grew up in Weslaco, where she spent most of her life. She met her husband, Rafael, through a mutual friend. Jesusa and Rafael spent the...

Mario Rodriguez Sr.

Mario Rodriguez Sr.

June 1, 2023

Pharr- Mario B Rodriguez entered eternal rest Thursday June 1, 2023. He was born in Mercedes Texas on August 13, 1938 where he met his loving wife of 65 years Minerva E Sandoval Rodriguez. Together they had six children. Blanca Aurora Williams (Jonny R Williams) Leticia Meza (Ricardo Meza) Anita Rodriguez (Douglas Williams) Alma Farries (David Farries) Mario Rodriguez Jr....

Hilaria Cardenas

Hilaria Cardenas

May 26, 2023

Interment services for Hilaria have been scheduled for Thursday June 01, 2023 at 11AM. Funeral services under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco.

Stanley G. "Stan" Wiegand

Stanley G. "Stan" Wiegand

May 26, 2023

Houston/Weslaco-Stanley "Stan" G. Wiegand, 54, passed away suddenly at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston on Friday, May 26th, 2023. 

  Stanley was born in San Antonio, Texas. However, he spent his childhood and teenage years in Weslaco, where Dr. Craig and Marguerite Wiegand raised him. Stan was active in the Boy Scouts, Troop 34, at the First United Methodist Church,...

Mary Catherine Edwards

Mary Catherine Edwards

May 26, 2023

Donna- Mary Catherine Edwards, 67, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco, Texas. She was born on July 16, 1955, in Mercedes, Texas, to Olus Eugene and Barbara Ann Boyce Edwards.

  Mary Catherine grew up in Donna. She was active in the band and enjoyed playing percussion instruments, piano, and guitar. After graduating...

Maria Isabel Chavez

Maria Isabel Chavez

May 25, 2023

Interment services for Maria Isabel Chavez have been scheduled for Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 2PM.  Funeral services under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco.

Susan F. Crowl

Susan F. Crowl

May 24, 2023

WESLACO -Susan F. Crowl, affectionately known as Susie, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX.   Arrangements are pending.

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