OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Weslaco, Mercedes & Hidalgo County.

Abelardo Frias

Abelardo Frias

May 23, 2023

Mercedes- Abelardo “Abel” Frias, 20, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. Abel was born to Ramon and Teresa Frias on October 13th, 2002, in Weslaco, Texas. He was baptized at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Progreso as a toddler. Then, the family moved to Mercedes, where Abel played soccer and football. 

  While living in Mercedes, Abel received his...

Brayan Emanuel Hernandez

Brayan Emanuel Hernandez

May 22, 2023

Interment services for Brayan Hernadez have been scheduled for Friday June 02, 2023 at 11AM. Funeral services under the direction of Salinas FH Weslaco.

Arturo Posada-Ortega

Arturo Posada-Ortega

May 21, 2023

 

DONNA - Arturo Posada-Ortega, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2023, at Mesa Hills in Brownsville. Arturo was born on August 24, 1964, to Arturo Posada and Juanita Ortega. Arturo was the eldest of seven siblings, so he helped raise them all. 

   Arturo was outgoing and talkative and could carry on a conversation with anyone. In addition,...

Dora Carrillo

Dora Carrillo

May 21, 2023

MERCEDES - Dora Carrillo, 70, passed away at McAllen Medical Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Dora was born in Linares Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on February 25, 1953, to Santos Lugo and Maria Del Carmen Espitia Lugo. She moved to Nuevo Progreso as a teenager and spent many summers migrating North to work. Dora met her soulmate, Benito Carrillo while...

Marilyn Ruggles

Marilyn Ruggles

May 21, 2023

WESLACO - Marilyn Ruggles, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at John Knox Village in Weslaco.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Aurora January

Aurora January

May 19, 2023

 

Donna- Aurora January, 95, passed away on May 19th, 2023, at her home in Donna. Aurora was born on December 19th, 1927, to Jose and Dionicia (Mata) Hernandez in Ennis, Texas. 

  Aurora married Modesto in January 1944. Modesto was a career US Navy officer, so the family moved often. 

   Aurora was a great homemaker. She loved to...

Daniel Carmona

Daniel Carmona

May 19, 2023

Weslaco - Daniel Carmona, 58, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Daniel was born on January 1st, 1965 to Juan and Josefa M. Carmona.

Daniel was a humble man. He loved to go fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, baby brother who died shortly after birth Daniel, and...

Juan Gallegos Esparza

Juan Gallegos Esparza

May 19, 2023

WESLACO -  Juan Gallegos Esparza, 77, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his residence in Weslaco. McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco will be handling all funeral arrangements.

Macaria Alvarez

Macaria Alvarez

May 15, 2023

 

 DONNA - Macaria Francisca Peralez Alvarez, 88, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence in Donna. Macaria was born on March 1, 1935, to Francisco and Donicia (Sanchez) Peralez in Donna, Texas. She was raised in Doctoaroyo, Mexico, a small town near San Luis Potosi. As a teenager, Macaria moved back to Donna, where she met...

Bobby Charles Oldham

Bobby Charles Oldham

May 14, 2023

McAllen- Bobby Charles Oldham, 77, passed away at McAllen Medical Center on Sunday, May 14th, 2023. Bobby was born on September 19th, 1945, to James Thomas and Amy Lonette (Armstrong) Oldham in Florence, Alabama. Bobby grew up in Missouri and moved to Kentucky. He joined the airforce, and after being honorably discharged, he moved back to Kentucky. He spent the...

William Franklin Lewellen, Jr.

William Franklin Lewellen, Jr.

May 14, 2023

DONNA - William Franklin Lewellen, Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in his home located in Donna.

David A. Gomez

David A. Gomez

May 14, 2023

 

Weslaco- David A. Gomez Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, surrounded by his family. David was born on September 11th, 1934, to Santiago Gomez and Sara Garcia in Harlingen, Texas. David grew up on a farm in Los Indios. During his childhood, David's parents instilled the value of hard work. David's father, Santiago,...

Samuel Shaer

Samuel Shaer

May 11, 2023

McAllen, TX- Samuel "Sam" Berry Shaer, 20, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 surrendered the fight for peace that had alluded him most of his life.

  Sam was born in Houston, TX on June 24, 2002, to Hassan Amin and Jessica Barker Shaer. He would soon meet his older brother and best friend, Benjamin. In addition to his strong bond...

Donald Shontz

Donald Shontz

May 11, 2023

 

Weslaco/Sterling, Illinois- Donald Duane Shontz, 89, passed away at his home on May 11th, 2023. Donald was born on February 28th, 1934, to Lawrence and Grace (Carl) Shontz in Sterling, Illinois. He and his sister, Marbry, were raised on a farm in Como, Illinois.

  While attending Sterling Township High School, Donald was active in FFA (Future Farmers of...

Beverly Ann Webb

Beverly Ann Webb

May 11, 2023

Weslaco- Beverly Ann Webb, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at Knapp Medical Center. Beverly was born on September 12th, 1947 to Orville and Margery  Lohman in Hillsboro, Illinois, the third of six children. Beverly married Daniel Webb in 1982 in San Jose, California where they lived until their retirement in 2015.

  She and Daniel were youth...

Lowell T. Brownell

Lowell T. Brownell

May 10, 2023

HARLINGEN - Lowell Thomas Brownell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.  McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.

Martin Quijas

Martin Quijas

May 10, 2023

La Feria- Martin Quijas, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 10th, at Alfredo Gonzalez State Veterans Nursing Home in Mission, Texas. Martin was born on January 2nd, 1931, to Raymond Quijas and Maria De la Luz Reta in La Feria, Texas. He grew up in Weslaco and joined the United States Marines when he was only sixteen. After twenty-plus years...

Maria Ibarra

Maria Ibarra

May 9, 2023

WESLACO - Maria Ibarra, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her residence in Weslaco.  

Inge Mathilde Libby

Inge Mathilde Libby

May 7, 2023

McAllen- Inge Mathilde Libby, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at Barcelona Assisted Living in McAllen. Inge was born on November 3rd, 1931, to Richard and Mathilde (Eisele) Reich in Frankfurt, Germany. After graduating from high school, Inge attended German College for two years. About that time, she met Eldon Libby while he was stationed in her hometown...

Anarita "Ana" Delgado

Anarita "Ana" Delgado

May 7, 2023

 

 Weslaco- Anarita “Ana” Delgado, 34, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Ana was born on April 5th, 1989, to Luther Warren Garrett and Celia Valdez Garrett. She grew up in Weslaco with her two brothers. 

  Ana’s natural optimistic look on life, cheerful personality, and charisma was magnetic. She had countless friends and social groups....

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