Sofia Guajardo Vela
Jun 8, 2016
Corpus Christi, TX - Sofia Guajardo Vela, 86, arrived at her heavenly home on June 8, 2016. She was born in Pawnee, Texas on September 30, 1929 to Manuel and Lucia Guajardo. Sofia was known for her witty sense of humor, loving heart, and awesome tortillas. There was always something good cooking at Sofie's house. She was an accomplished seamstress...
Ernestina E. Gonzales
Jun 7, 2016
Lubbock, TX - Ernestina E. Gonzalez, age 84 died Tuesday morning at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was a lifetime resident of Harlingen. Preceded in death by her son, Americo Gonzalez; and her husband, Guillermo Gonzalez, Sr. Survivors include 4 daughters, Luana Garcia, Lucy Gonzalez, Dina Lopez, & Selina Gonzalez; 5 sons, Guillermo Gonzales, Jaime Gonzalez, Xavier Gonzales,...
Antonio Saldivar Ybarra
May 30, 2016
La Feria, TX - Antonio Saldivar Ybarra, 78, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born on August 1, 1937 to Guadalupe and Julia Saldivar. Antonio is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Eva Salas. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Antonio Ybarra Jr., Alberto Ybarra, and Arnoldo Ybarra; and his daughters, Ana Guerra and...
Marina T. Cano
May 17, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Marina T. Cano, 87, of Harlingen passed away May 17, 2016 surrounded by her children at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Cano, Sr., who she was married to for 46 years; parents, Desiderio and Margarita Palacios Trevino; and a sister Rosalva Perez. Marina is survived by two daughters, Blanca (Dan) Hiett...
Melba Zuniga Guzman
May 16, 2016
San Benito, TX - In loving memory of Melba Zuniga Guzman, 54, of San Benito, Texas born on March 20, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas and entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Monday, May 16, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Guadalupe Vasquez; and stepfather, Santos, C. Vasquez. She leaves behind her children, Laura Lee (Joel) Garcia,...
Jesus "El Chief" Briones
May 11, 2016
Combes, TX - Jesus "El Chief" Briones, 62, often referred to as Chuy, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Combes, Texas, surrounded by his family. Jesus was born on November 13, 1953 in Harlingen, Texas to Isabel Martinez and Jesus Briones, Sr. He attended Harlingen High School and then shortly after moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. He...
Ellen Elaine Graff
May 11, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Ellen Elaine Rowe age 71 of Harlingen, was called home on May 11, 2017. Ellen was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Harmon and Ellen Rowe. Ellen is survived by her three children, Natalie Fones (Bill) of Memphis, TN, Christopher Pope (Alaine) of Arvada, CO and Terri Leija of...
Luz S. Gonzales
May 10, 2016
Santa Rosa, TX - Luz S. Gonzales, 102, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, peacefully at her residence in Santa Rosa, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on February 12, 1914 in Progreso, Texas to Ramon and Juanita Saldana. Luz is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Solis Gonzales; and her son Alfonso Gonzales. Left to...
Lauriana Aguilar
May 9, 2016
Lauriana Aguilar, 34, born December 5, 1981, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2016. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Guadalupe and Maria Louisa Garza, Arturo and Estefana Aguilar; and uncle, Juan Manuel Garza. Lauriana is survived by her parents Luis and Maria Aguilar; sisters, Jackie and Nora Aguilar; nieces, Alyiah and Dasia Stewart; nephews,...
Petra Munguia
May 7, 2016
Petra Sandoval Munguia, 79, passed away at home in her sleep in El Ranchito, TX the morning of May 7th, 2016. She was born in Rancho La Rosita on July 30, 1936. She was a Eucharistic Minister, Liturgical Reader, Sacristan and active member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church in El Ranchito, Texas. She was employed by Esparza &...
Samuel "Sam" Zapata
May 6, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Samuel "Sam" Zapata, 57, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016. He was born on November 3, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Pedro and Antonia Zapata. He worked for over 30 years with Wilbert Vault Co. Sam is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ofelia Garcia; and brothers, Manuel, David, and Pete Zapata. Left to cherish...
Juan A. Martinez
May 5, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Juan A. Martinez, 72, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016, peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence in Harlingen. He was born on May 1, 1944 to Dionicio and Maria Martinez. Juan was a native and lifetime resident of Harlingen where in 1961 he met the love of his life, Teresa,...
Juan B. Gonzalez
May 3, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Juan B. Gonzalez "Johnny", 48, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born on February 13, 1968 in Dallas, Texas to Jose and Amada Gonzalez. Johnny was a great son, brother, husband, and a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending his free time at the Guillen Ranch,...
Catalina Windsor
May 2, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Catalina Windsor, 87, went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on July 17, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Benjamin and Maria De Jesus Lopez. Catalina is preceded in death by her husband, Alton Windsor. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Luz...
Arcadio Blanco
Apr 29, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Arcadio Blanco, 77, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born on November 9, 1938 to Nicolas and Petra Blanco. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Edelmira Blanco on November 2, 2015; and his brothers and sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his son,...
Nancy "Nance" Huerta
Apr 28, 2016
Dallas/Harlingen, TX - Nancy "Nance" Huerta, 49, from Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 28th, 2016, at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was born on September 13, 1966. She is preceded in death by her mother, Delia G. Guevara "Mommy Dolly"; her grandparents, Clara R. Gonzales and Marciano Gonzales. Nance is survived by her father, Jose Huerta; devoted...
Maria V. Morales
Apr 27, 2016
Santa Maria, TX - Maria V. Morales went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at her residence in Santa Maria, Texas. She was born on March 18, 1941 to Margarito and Delfina Valle. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Morales, Sr.; daughter, Esmeralda Morales; brother, Arnulfo Valle; her infant twin sister; and parents....
Francisca M. Cruz
Apr 25, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Francisca M. Cruz "Kika", 77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on May 3, 1938 to Matilde and Maria Socorro Montemayor. She was a lifetime resident of Primera and a devoted member of the Primera Iglesia Bautista. She is preceded in death...
Magdalena Camacho
Apr 19, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Magdalena Camacho, 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on November 15, 1954 in San Benito, Texas to Juan and Maria Camacho. Magdalena is preceded in death by her parents; and 2 brothers, Juan Camacho, Jr. and Albino Camacho. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Adalberta Hernandez
Apr 18, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Adalberta Hernandez, 95, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016, at her residence in Harlingen. She was born on April 2, 1921 in Mission, Texas to Hilario and Maria Hernandez. She will join her family in heaven; her parents, Hilario and Maria Romero de Hernandez; her siblings, Gloria, Paula, Servando, Isabel, Patricio, Cruz,...
