Benito V. Gamez
Feb 14, 2021
Benito V. Gamez, 73, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 14, 2021.Benito was born on July 31, 1947 in Michigan to Marcelino & Filomena Herrera Gamez. He retired from Valley Baptist Health Systems after 34 years of faithful service & hard work. Benito enjoyed having family gatherings, and loved spending time with his grandkids. He loved helping others &...
Genoveva "Beva" Tamez
Feb 12, 2021
Genoveva (Beva) Tamez, 92, entered eternal rest on February 12, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center from Congestive Heart failure. She was a lifetime resident of Harlingen, born January 2, 1929 to Antonio and Donaciana Zavala. In 1948, she married Heriberto (Beto) Tamez Sr. and together they had thirteen children. Beva is survived by nine daughters, Dolores (Bob) Edwards;...
Eva Jalifi Castillo
Feb 11, 2021
Eva Jalifi Castillo, age 87, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born February 21, 1933 in Mercedes, Texas to Enrique and Enriqueta Gonzalez Jalifi.
Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Ireneo Castillo Sr.; daughter, Alminda Castillo, Irene Flores; and her parents.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful...
Alfredo Canas Jr.
Feb 11, 2021
Alfredo Canas Jr., age 62, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born March 30, 1958 in El Paso, Texas to Alfredo Sr. and Elva Garza Canas.
Alfredo is preceded in death by his mother, Elva G. Canas.
He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory his daughter, Ashley Canas; sons,...
Juanita Garcia
Feb 9, 2021
Juanita Garcia, 60, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Juanita was born on March 30, 1960 in Harlingen, TX to Jose Salvador & Guadalupe Guzman Garcia.
She is preceded in death by both her parents; her daughter, Noelle Tisdale, and brother, Jose Garcia.
Juanita leaves behind her...
Antonia A. Canales
Feb 9, 2021
Antonia A. Canales, 87, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February, 9, 2021 at Harlingen Medical Center.
Antonia was born on June 25, 1933 to Jose Romero and Natividad Fuentes. She was a lifetime member of Second Presbyterian Church. She cared so much about her family, friends, church, cats and family dog Precious. She loved attending her high...
Ramiro Sanchez Alfaro
Feb 7, 2021
Ramiro Sanchez Alfaro, 63, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center In San Antonio,TX. Ramiro was born on August 8, 1957 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Dionicio Sanchez and Severia Alfaro. He was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and proud owner of Sanchez Tire Shop #1, #2 and #3 in Harlingen He is survived by his...
Maria Rosalinda Martinez
Feb 4, 2021
Maria Rosalinda Martinez, 67, passed away peacefully at Solara Hospital Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2021.
Maria was born on June 4, 1953 in El Control, Mexico to Pedro & Maria De La Luz Loa Sierra.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria De La Luz Loa Sierra.
Maria leaves...
Guadalupe Martinez
Feb 4, 2021
Guadalupe C. Martinez, age 62, went home to be with the Lord Thursday February 4, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1958 in Valle Hermoso, Tamps. Mexico son to Jose Guadalupe Martinez and Lupita Cantu. He was a longtime resident of Harlingen who worked as an engineer in the agriculture industry. He loved to...
Natividad Carmona
Feb 4, 2021
Natividad Carmona, age 84, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born December 25, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Epifania Garcia Elizondo; siblings, Guadalupe "Pino" Carmona, Criselda Carmona, Ludivina Elizondo, Benny Elizondo, Freddy Elizondo, Rosa Elizondo, and Guadalupe Elizondo.
He leaves...
Esther Bazaldua
Feb 4, 2021
Esther Bazaldua , 89, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday evening, February 4, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Esther was born on August 12, 1931 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Alberto & Cecilia Amaro Bazaldua.
Esther leaves behind her loving family to cherish her wonderful memory, children, Juan Vega (Maria De...
Federico Garcia Jr.
Feb 4, 2021
Federico Garcia Jr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord Thursday February 4, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
He was born September 30, 1940 in Los Indios, TX, son to Federico Garcia Sr. and Hila G. Garcia. He was a lifelong resident of Los Indios, TX. Federico worked for Hygeia Dairy Co....
Esperanza Tucker Navarro
Feb 3, 2021
Esperanza "Gloria" Tucker Navarro, 84, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Wednesday morning, February 3, 2021 at her home in Harlingen, Texas surrounded with family and friends. Esperanza was born on January 6, 1937 in Zapotitlán de Vadillo, Mexico to Ramona Ortega De la Mora and José Concepción Navarro Ricardo.
Esperanza met her husband William...
Estefana Medeles Cavazos
Feb 1, 2021
Estefana Medeles Cavazos was born on 12/2/1936 in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Guadalupe and Maria Medeles. At the age of 8 years old she met the love of her life, Isidro, while carrying the "peregrinos," a Christmas tradition that would be carried on by generations. Reuniting as teenagers, they married in 1952 and began to grow their...
Mercedes Garcia
Jan 30, 2021
Mercedes Garcia, age 74, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born September 23, 1946 in Sebastian, Texas to Juan and Consuelo (Chelo) Guerrero.
In 1966, Mercedes married Guillermo "Willie" Garcia in Sebastian, Texas. She was a retired Special Education teacher at Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Her years in education also...
Julie Sue Gonzalez
Jan 29, 2021
Julie Sue Gonzalez, age 53, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1967 in Harlingen to Julia Aurajo and Pablo Gonzalez. Julie lived her life unapologetically. A rock star to the very end. After her breast cancer diagnosis, Julie continued to live one day at a time. While she had her own struggles,...
Roberta Lynne Garrett
Jan 26, 2021
Roberta Garrett "Berta" a resident of Weslaco, passed away Tuesday morning January 26th 2021 at her home at the age of 62. Roberta was born on January 1st 1959 in Ontario California and was raised by her loving grandparents Margaret and Thomas Harber. Berta had many occupations throughout the years but was a mechanic by trade. She loved to...
Samuel P. Martinez, Jr.
Jan 26, 2021
Samuel P. Martinez, Jr., age 68, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born October 9, 1952 in Harlingen to Samuel Sr. and Felicitas Perales Martinez.
He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel P. Martinez Sr.; his daughter, Samantha Martinez; and granddaughter, Aylin Ruiz.
He leaves to cherish...
Clara G. Castillo
Jan 25, 2021
As her children prayed the last Hail Mary of the Holy rosary, Clara G. Castillo passed away from this life into eternal life on Monday, January 25 at the age of 94.
Clarita, Tia Clarita as she was affectionately called was born in Mercedes, Texas on August 12, 1926 to Juan and Sara S. Guajardo. She was...
Judith (Judy) Ann Norder
Jan 23, 2021
Judy Norder, age 79 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on January 23 rd , 2021. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa and was the daughter of Yvo & Helen Bussan. Judy was the adored mother of Ted (Dawn) Williams, Mike Williams and Kim (Kevin) Bielawski. Her children are forever grateful for her loving heart. She was living in Arroyo...
