Anthony Brant Mena
Dec 4, 2015
Harlingen, TX - Anthony Brant Mena, 41, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 4, 2015, at his residence. He graduated from TAMUK with a degree in electrical engineering. Anthony is preceded in death by his father, Rosendo I. Mena. He is survived by his mother, Virginia P. Mena, the mother of his children, Kristen Mena; 3 children,...
Adella Chidester
Nov 30, 2015
San Benito, TX -- Adella Chidester lived nearly 103 years of active, meaningful and loving life. She recently commented about all the changes and historic events she had witnessed. She passed away November 30 at her home in Harlingen, Texas, with friends and family at her side. She is survived by one son, Willie, and his wife Patricia. She was...
Eusebio Mendoza, Jr.
Nov 29, 2015
Harlingen, TX -- Eusebio Mendoza Jr., 54, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born on December 11, 1960 in Harlingen, Texas to Eusebio Sr. and Eulalia Mendoza. Eusebio is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 35...
Joseph Charles Freischlag, Sr.
Nov 29, 2015
Laguna Vista, TX -- Joseph Charles Freischlag, Sr., known as Buddy by all of those near & dear to him, died at the age of 71 on the evening of November 29th, 2015. He passed peacefully at Valley Grande Manor in Brownsville Texas after many years of struggling with the disabling effects of a stroke suffered in January of 2011....
Pilar Garza, Jr.
Nov 27, 2015
San Benito, TX -- Pilar Garza Jr., 64, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Friday, November 27, 2015 at his residence in Harlingen. Pilar is survived by his loving family to cherish his wonderful memory, wife, Dora Lee Garza; children, Jessica Salinas, Dorothy Richardson, Nora Garza, Frances Richardson, & Pilar Garza III; 12 grandchildren; his parents, Pilar & Frances Garza;...
Amelia Martinez
Nov 27, 2015
La Feria, TX -- Amelia M. Martinez, 78, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. She was a lifetime resident of La Feria. Amelia was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Martinez; and son, David Martinez. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her loving family, Rolando Martinez, Pedro Martinez (Vicenta), Guadalupe Martinez (Amalia), Crispin Martinez, Luis A. Martinez (Martina), Leobardo...
Alminda Castillo
Nov 23, 2015
Harlingen, TX - Alminda J.Castillo, 66, passed away at home on Monday, November 23, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father: Ireneo Castillo Sr., Sister: Irene Castillo Flores. Alminda is survived by her mother: Eva Jalifi Castillo of Harlingen, 3 sisters: Ruth Castillo...
Emilia Montes
Nov 23, 2015
Harlingen, TX -- Emilia P. Montes, 83, went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 23, 2015, at her residence. She was born on February 28, 1932 in Harlingen, Texas to Manuel and Agustina Padilla. Emilia is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Florencio, Seferino, and Arturo; and sisters, Margarita, Minerva, Guadalupe, Esperanza, and Lola. Left to cherish...
Raul Ramirez, Jr.
Nov 22, 2015
San Benito, TX - Raul Ramirez Jr., 59, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was a lifetime resident of San Benito and graduated from San Benito High School Class of 1975. Raul worked as a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents Raul and Maricela Ramirez; and sister, Elida...
Marjorie Louise Dodson
Nov 22, 2015
Harlingen, TX -- Marjorie Louise Dodson, 97, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Born September 14, 1918 in Ravia, Oklahoma to George T. Hale and Nellie A. Hale, Louise was the youngest and last surviving of nine siblings. A lifelong resident of Harlingen, she worked at Hygeia Dairy for 27 years. She was...
Manuel Garza, Jr.
Nov 22, 2015
Harlingen, TX -- Manuel Garza, Jr., 61, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at his residence in Harlingen. He worked as a security guard at Harlingen High School. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Josefina Garza. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Concepcion Cantu; his children, Jessica Garza, Manuel...
Ricardo Aguilar
Nov 22, 2015
Los Indios, Texas -- Ricardo Aguilar, 59, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was born November 8, 1956 in San Benito, Texas. Ricardo attended Los Indios Elementary School, San Benito Jr. High, and graduated from San Benito High School in 1975. He earned a B.S. degree from Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas and a Master of...
Francisca Martinez
Nov 13, 2015
Santa Rosa - Francisca Martinez, 75, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Harlingen Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1940 in Mexico to Jacinto and Hermelinda Gonzalez. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Hector Martinez; children, Elizabeth Barrera (Juan Jose), Isias Salinas (Margarita), Mirtala De La Fuente (Omar), Oved Martinez, Sr. (Mary Isabel),...
Hilario Mendoza
Nov 10, 2015
Dateline: Harlingen, TX - Hilario Mendoza, 88, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and retired from Dolly Vinsant Hospital in San Benito. Hilario was a lifetime member of the Catholic War Veterans. He loved gardening and the outdoors. He is...
Adaberto Gaytan
Nov 4, 2015
San Antonio/Harlingen, TX - Adaberto Gaytan, 25, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was a funny, loving, and caring person, who will be missed by all who knew him. Adaberto is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Gaytan; his daughter, Mia Lee Gaytan; mother, Leticia Ramirez; father, Abel Gaytan; his brother...
Maria Edelmira Blanco
Nov 2, 2015
Harlingen, TX - Maria Edelmira Blanco, 73, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Mexico to Roberto Perez and Manuela Salas. Maria is survived by her loving family to cherish her wonderful memory, her husband, Arcadio Blanco; son, Manuel Blanco; daughter, Nydia Blanco Bermudez;...
Betty A. Cox Borchardt
Oct 29, 2015
Harlingen, TX -- Betty A. Cox Borchardt went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was born December 7, 1933 to Albert J. and Winona Hensz at her Grandmother's house. She attended Stuart Place Elementary School and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1951. She attended Common Wealth Mortuary School in Houston and received her...
Mario Solis Loa
Oct 28, 2015
Harlingen, TX - Mario Solis Loa, 87, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at his residence in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nicolasa V. Loa; daughter, Juanita (Janie) Anzaldua; brothers, Juan and Alejandro Loa; and sister, Ramona De La Rosa. Mario is survived by his grandchildren, Arturo Anzaldua II (Christina), Aaron...
Manuel Salas Flores
Oct 25, 2015
Manuel Salas Flores, 72, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Manuel was born on November 13, 1945 in Harlingen, Texas to Manuel Chavez Flores & Virginia Salas. He retired from the Harlingen C.I.S.D. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Flores and brother, Ramiro Flores. Manuel...
Maria Louisa H. Garza
Oct 24, 2015
Santa Rosa -- Maria Louisa H. Garza , 83, born October 18, 1932, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lauriano and Jesusa Hinojosa; 2 brothers; beloved husband of 65 years, Guadalupe S. Garza; and beloved son, Juan Manuel Garza. Maria is survived by sons, +Juan Manuel (Margaret), Guadalupe...
