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Ismael Rodriguez

Ismael Rodriguez

Feb 12, 2019

Ismael "Chato" Rodriguez, 92, went home to the Lord's Kingdom on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. Jose Andres and Elena Rodriguez in Mexico City but was raised in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico before making San Benito his home. Ismael was a...

Sra. Raquel Sanchez De Leon

Sra. Raquel Sanchez De Leon

Feb 6, 2019

Doña Raquel Sánchez de León, aged 105, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 6, 2019. Doña Raquel was born in Cameron County, Texas on September 17, 1913. She lived her entire life in Cameron County, where she met her husband, married, and raised a family of six children.

She is preceded in...

Maria Delgado

Maria Delgado

Feb 3, 2019

Maria Delgado , 88, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Saturday, February 3, 2019 at her residence.

Maria was born on January 4, 1931 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Sidronio & Zenaida Alejandro.

She will be dearly missed by all. Maria was a devoted & loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Reynaldo George Moody

Reynaldo George Moody

Jan 31, 2019

Reynaldo George Moody, 74, went home to the Lord's Kingdom Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 15, 1944 in Los Indios, TX to Merced Moody and Angela George Moody whom proceed him in death along with his siblings, Hector Moody, Leo Moody, Martin Moody, Dora Garcia, and Lily (Odelia) Saenz....

Jose L. Basaldua

Jose L. Basaldua

Jan 31, 2019

Jose L. Basaldua, 90, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Jose was born on February 22, 1928 in Mercedes, Texas to Santiago & Julia Limon Basaldua. He was a longlife resident of Harlingen & was employed by Rainbo Baking Company for 43 years until his retirement....

Clara B. Palomino

Clara B. Palomino

Jan 30, 2019

Clara B. Palomino, age 84, went home to the Lord's heavenly kingdom Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico but was a lifetime resident of Harlingen. She was born August 12, 1933 to Teodoro Sanchez and Sabastiana Bolanos who proceed her in death.

Clara loved...

Marcos Duran Alejandro

Marcos Duran Alejandro

Jan 29, 2019

Marcos Duran Alejandro, age 83, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 9, 1935 in Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Everardo Duran and Maria Alejandro.

He is preceded in death by his son, Luis Duran Hernandez, sister, Lucila Duran...

Gloria Bustamante

Gloria Bustamante

Jan 29, 2019

Gloria M. Bustamante affectionately known as "Beva" , entered into the Lords Kingdom on January 29, 2019 in Harlingen at age 78.

She was born in La Feria, TX on October 13, 1940 to Jose Salinas Bustamante and Josefina Mendez whom proceed her in death as well as her brother, Joe Bustamante Jr....

Maria De Jesus Gonzalez

Maria De Jesus Gonzalez

Jan 27, 2019

Maria De Jesus C. Gonzalez, 70, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Maria was born on February 11, 1948 in Mercedes, Texas to Cruz Cavazos & Cohinta Torres. She was a retired teacher from H.C.I.S.D. where she was employed for 32 years, and taught at Crockett Elementary for 20+ years....

Ezequiel Mercado, Jr.

Ezequiel Mercado, Jr.

Jan 25, 2019

Ezequiel Mercado, Jr., 74, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his residence in Santa Rosa, Texas.

Ezequiel was born February 9, 1944 in Harlingen, Texas to Ezequiel, Sr. & Amelia Viana Mercado.  Ezequiel proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He is preceded in death by both his...

Pedro Gomez Pena

Pedro Gomez Pena

Jan 24, 2019

Pedro Gomez Pena, 72, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Pedro was born on December 4, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas to Jesus & Maria Gomez Pena.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Manuel Pena; sister, Felicitas Pena Aguilar; and parents, Jesus &...

Frances De Hoyos

Frances De Hoyos

Jan 22, 2019

Frances De Hoyos, age 58, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Frances was born July 12, 1960 in Raymondville, TX to Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo & Andrea C. De Hoyos.

She worked at United Launch Alliance, formerly Lockheed Martin...

Jose H. Castro Jr.

Jose H. Castro Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

Jose H. Castro Jr. "Pepe", age 61, went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 21, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was a lifelong resident of Rio Hondo/Las Yescas area, born on October 19, 1957 to Jose Castro Sr. and Maria H. Castro. Jose was a truck driver by trade and...

Juan Manuel Garcia

Juan Manuel Garcia

Jan 20, 2019

Juan Manuel Garcia, 61, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.

He was born on August 18, 1957 in San Benito, Texas to Raul Sr. & Catalina Reyes Garcia.

Juan served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  He was a medic and...

Maria Irene Dominguez

Maria Irene Dominguez

Jan 19, 2019

Maria Irene Dominguez, 89, went to be with Lord Saturday January 19, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was a lifelong resident of San Benito, Maria enjoyed gardening, crochet, playing bingo and was a member of the Circle of Friends Adult Day Care in San Benito.

She...

Ricardo "Rick" Garcia

Ricardo "Rick" Garcia

Jan 19, 2019

Ricardo "Rick" Garcia, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his childhood home on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Rick was born in Harlingen, Texas and graduated from Harlingen High School Class of 1976. There after he started his life journey with his highschool sweetheart, wife, Norma...

Rafael (Ralph) Ruiz Escobedo

Rafael (Ralph) Ruiz Escobedo

Jan 18, 2019

Rafael (Ralph) Ruiz Escobedo, 74 of Harlingen, TX, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 18, 2019.

He was born on January 28, 1944 in Harlingen, TX to the late Irene and Geronimo Escobedo.

He is preceded in death by his son, Justin Ralph Escobedo; his siblings: Geronimo Escobedo, Jr; Fidela Gorena; Abel Escobedo;...

Maria "Tia Mere" Hernandez Medina

Maria "Tia Mere" Hernandez Medina

Jan 16, 2019

Maria "Tia Mere" Hernandez Medina, 63, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Harlingen Medical Center.

Maria was born on April 13, 1955 in Harlingen, Texas to Nieves & Hilaria C. Hernandez.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Marciana Hernandez, Macedonio Hernandez, & Encarnacion Hernandez, nephews, Jose...

Rogelio Silva, Jr.

Rogelio Silva, Jr.

Jan 15, 2019

Rogelio Silva Jr., 66 years old, went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 15, 2019. He was born July 31, 1952, in Brownsville, Texas to Rogelio Silva Garcia and Consuelo Martinez. Roger was a true patriot at heart and he loved his country. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was proud to be a...

Maria Isabel Canales

Maria Isabel Canales

Jan 12, 2019

Maria Isabel "Chavela" Canales, 84, went to be with the Lord Saturday. January 12, 2019 in Harlingen. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend. "Chavela or Chavelita" as her family and friends knew her best, was born on September 23, 1934. She married Abelino Canales on January 25, 1960. She took great...

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