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Linda Louise Burke

Linda Louise Burke

Jan 23, 2025

Linda Louise Burke, aged 73, peacefully entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on the evening of January 23, 2025, at Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. Born on August 15, 1951, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Charles Kimberland and Shirley J. Wallace. Linda was a remarkable woman cherished by all who knew her. She possessed a rare combination...

Jaime A. Medina

Jaime A. Medina

Jan 21, 2025

Jaime Medina, 82, entered eternal rest on January 21, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico on May 1, 1942, to parents, Manuel Medina and Isabel Aguilar.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Maria Elena Medina.

He leaves behind his daughters Maria (Zeus)Sanchez and Isabel (Pedro)Garcia...

Geronimo Flores

Geronimo Flores

Jan 20, 2025

Geronimo "Jero" Flores 72 entered eternal rest on January 20, 2025, in San Benito, Texas.

Geronimo was born on February 21, 1952, to Juan Francisco Flores and Maria Santos Jaramillo in Rio Hondo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Santos Flores; 2 brothers, Juan Flores Jr. (Nune), Jesus Flores (Chuy)...

Guillermo Gaspar Ortiz

Guillermo Gaspar Ortiz

Jan 19, 2025

Guillermo Gaspar Ortiz 88 entered eternal rest on January 19, 2025, at his residence in Harlingen, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Salome Gaspar Zapata that passed away on January 8, 2023; his granddaughter, Veronica Gaspar; son-in-law, Adalid Acosta; brothers, Epifanio Gaspar, Bartolo Gaspar, Blass Gaspar, Octavio Gaspar, Juana Gaspar, and Juanita...

Norma Melba (Puga) Castillo

Norma Melba (Puga) Castillo

Jan 19, 2025

Norma Melba Castillo, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 19, 2025.

She was born on July 15, 1965, to loving parents Roberto Puga Sr. and Olga G. Puga in Harlingen, TX.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents.

A woman of deep faith, Norma...

Cristobal Alaniz

Cristobal Alaniz

Jan 16, 2025

Cristobal "Jimmy" Santiago Alaniz, 83, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2025 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on July 25, 1941 to parents, Ventura Alaniz and Carolina Garcia.

He is preceded in death by his son, Rudy Alaniz; his daughter, Rosemary Alaniz Maradiaga; siblings, Andres Alaniz, Isabel Eastman, and Maria...

Erasmo "Peachies" Soto Reyes

Erasmo "Peachies" Soto Reyes

Jan 14, 2025

Erasmo "Peachies" Soto Reyes entered eternal rest on January 14, 2025, at his residence in Santa Rosa, Texas.

He was born on June 2, 1950, to Pablo Reyes and Benita Soto in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He attended and graduated from Santa Rosa High School and continued his Education at UTRGV (University of Pan American) where he...

Martha L. Llanes

Martha L. Llanes

Jan 14, 2025

Martha Leandra Llanas 90 went to rest at her home in Los Indios. Born in San Antonio de Trojes San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She and her siblings and parents came.to call Los Indios Texas their lifetime home.

She was an active member of church, Jehovahs Witness in which she took much joy in bringing the good news...

Celia "Chelo" Guerra

Celia "Chelo" Guerra

Jan 13, 2025

Celia "Chelo" Guerra, age 95, of Toledo, Ohio passed away at her home on Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born in Mercedes, Texas on October 24, 1929, to Felix and Petra (Rojas) Contreras.

Celia worked in the Dietary Department at Little Sisters of the Poor for many years before retiring. She loved gardening, playing...

Jaime Naranjo

Jaime Naranjo

Jan 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jaime Naranjo, a beloved father, husband, and friend, on January 12th, 2025. Jaime was 83 years old and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and joy that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Jaime was born on December 2, 1941, in...

Herlinda G. Villarreal

Herlinda G. Villarreal

Jan 11, 2025

Herlinda G. Villarreal, 74, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025.

Herlinda was born on April 13, 1950 in Harlingen, Texas to Benito Guerra & Belen Flores.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ovidio Villarreal and 3 sisters, Guadalupe Vasquez...

Karen Denisse Gonzalez Manes

Karen Denisse Gonzalez Manes

Jan 11, 2025

Karen Denisse Gonzalez Manes entered eternal rest on January 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born on August 25, 1978, to Luis Omar Gonzalez and Josefina Manes in Mexico.

Karen is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gregorio Manes and Cecilia Lopez; paternal grandparents, Jose Gonzalez and Josefina Gomez.

She leaves...

Thelma Joann Blue

Thelma Joann Blue

Jan 10, 2025

Thelma JoAnn Blue, 88, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom early Friday afternoon, January 10, 2025 at her residence.

JoAnn was born on November 23, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri to her loving parents, Raymond H. & Dorothy Irene Braley. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and raised her family there, she then later moved...

Ezequiel Rocha

Ezequiel Rocha

Jan 9, 2025

Ezequiel Rocha, 61, was called home to be with the Lord January 9, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born October 10, 1963, in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico son to Ezequiel Rocha Tijerina and Maria De La Luz Chavez. He worked with Fed Ex for over 25 years at different locations throughout the US and Mexico, currently...

Alicia H. Olivarez

Alicia H. Olivarez

Jan 8, 2025

Lifetime resident of Santa Rosa, Alicia H. Olivarez, 75, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence.

Alicia was born on June 15, 1949, in Santa Rosa, Texas to Ambrosio & Olivia Herevia. She was a member of Principio y Fin Church, was an excellent cook, and loved to watch soap...

Amado B. Estrada

Amado B. Estrada

Jan 8, 2025

Amado Barron Estrada Sr., 66 entered into his eternal rest with our Heavenly Father; on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Harlingen, TX who lived the majority of his life in Houston, TX. He was born on September 13, 1958, in Marrion, IN to Hilario and Mercedes Estrada.

Amado...

Maria Pascuala Soto

Maria Pascuala Soto

Jan 8, 2025

Maria P. Soto, 91, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday January 8, 2025 at Solara Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born March 28, 1933 to loving parents Herculano and Teresa A. Soto.

Mrs. Soto was a lifelong resident of Harlingen, she was a hardworking woman who always stayed busy, whether at her job...

Erasmo Lopez Barrera

Erasmo Lopez Barrera

Jan 5, 2025

On January 5, 2025, Erasmo L. Barrera passed away peacefully at Valley Baptist Medical Center. In the months, weeks, days and hours before leaving his earthly body to go to heaven, he was surrounded by many of his loved ones.

Erasmo was born on October 26, 1936, to Rito Barrera Sr. and Lydia Lopez Barrera...

Martin Villarreal Jr.

Martin Villarreal Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Villarreal Jr., who left us on January 4, 2025, at the age of 67 peacefully at his countryside home, surrounded by his immediate family and loved ones.

Martin was born on February 12, 1957, to Mr. Martin and Gregoria Villarreal Sr. was raised in Los...

Leonor Guerrero Perez

Leonor Guerrero Perez

Jan 4, 2025

Leonor Guerrero Perez 68 entered eternal rest on January 4, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born on November 26,1956 to Hermilo Guerrero and Benita Barbosa in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Leonor was preceded in death by her parents Hermilo and Benita Guerrero; brothers, Ruben and Adolfo Guerrero.

Leonor was a devoted mother...

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