Obituary Listing

Jan 8, 2019

Valdemaro G. Vera "Vel", 94, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen after a lengthy battle.

He was born January 31, 1924 in Brownsville, TX to Baltazar Ivan and Matilde Gonzalez. He had to leave high school early to work to help support his family and...

Jan 8, 2019

Hipolito "Polo" Garza, 80, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by the love of his family.

He was a hard working family man, and retired from the City of Rio Hondo, where he was employed for many years. He was a loving husband, father,...

Jan 4, 2019

Tranquilino Alonzo age 79, went home to be with the Lord Friday January 4, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Harlingen.  He retired from Wal Mart after many years of service.

He leaves behind to cherish his wonderful memory his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Sofia Alonzo and two...

Dec 31, 2018

On Monday, December 31st, 2018, Patricia Ann Watson, a loving wife and mother of 2 children and grandmother passed away at the age of 75.

Patricia was born on January 5, 1943 In Detroit to Carl and Helen Derosia. She was married to Robert Eugene Watson for 49 years. Together they adopted and raised two sons, Bryan...

Dec 29, 2018

Robert M. Saldivar Sr. age 78, went home to be with the Lord Saturday December 29, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of Harlingen and retired from Valley Bottle Water Company. He was a very humble and respectful man. He loved his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Teodoro Saldivar and Santanita Mares and...

Dec 27, 2018

Alfredo "Fred" Montano age 73, went to be with the Lord Thursday December 27, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. A native of Weslaco, he graduated from Weslaco High School in 1964 and attended Pan American University. He was a member of the National Guard Armory. Fred retired from the Texas Employment Commission after serving for 31 years. He...

Dec 27, 2018

Frank Salas, age 70, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening at Valley Baptist Medical Center. A lifetime resident of Harlingen, he graduated from HHS Class of 1967 and Pan American University Class of 1974. He was self employed and owned and operated Salas Grocery for 45 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and...

Dec 27, 2018

Amelia Leal Gonzalez age 95, went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon, December 27, 2018 at Aurora House surrounded by love of her family. She was a life time resident of Primera  and member of a Cameron County Pioneer Family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Gonzalez and siblings, Lupita Turner, Connie Almanza,...

Dec 26, 2018

Noe T. Garcia, age 82, passed on to eternal rest Wednesday December 26, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1936 in Linares, N.L., Mexico to Alejos Garcia and Maria Tienda and was a lifetime resident of Harlingen. He was a hard working man and provider for his family. He worked many...

Dec 19, 2018

Raul Rodriguez, age, 57, entered into eternal life Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at McAllen Medical Center due to a sudden illness.

He was born on September 20, 1961 in McAllen to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mario and Elisa Leal Rodriguez. Raul attended and graduated from McAllen High School Class of 1979, he was proud...

Dec 19, 2018

San Juanita Cavazos Rodriguez, age 68, entered into eternal life Wednesday December 19, 2018 at her residence surrounded by love of her family.

She was born December 10, 1950 in Mercedes, TX to Jose Cruz Cavazos and Cohinta Torres. She was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, TX. San Juanita worked as an early childhood...

Dec 14, 2018

Juanita Tristan Magana , 89, joined her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 23, 1929 in Harlingen, Texas. Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law & friend. She was a lifelong member of Queen...

Dec 14, 2018

We are sad within our memory.

Lonely are our hearts today;

For the one we loved so dearly

Has forever been called away.

We think of her in silence.

No eye may see us weep;

But many silent tears are shed

When others are asleep....

Dec 9, 2018

Dolores R. Yanez, age 89, went home to be with the Lord December 9, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Native of San Martin Hidalgo, Mexico, born on April 23, 1929, was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who will be dearly...

Dec 6, 2018

Charles Otto Gilbert, 72, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1946 in Dublin, Texas to James Otto Gilbert & Bertie McCann Gilbert. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a paratrooper in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by...

Nov 30, 2018

Benito Garza , 65, of San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully and entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Benito was born on June 22, 1953 in Harlingen, Texas to Serapio & Guadalupe Davila Garza.

He is preceded in death by both parents & sister, Gloria Robles.

Benito...

Nov 28, 2018

Ramiro "Ronnie" Gallegos Rosales, Jr., 63, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Ramiro was born on April 25, 1955 in San Benito, Texas to Ramiro Soto Rosales, Sr. & Maria Gallegos Rosales.

He is preceded in death by both his parents; and brother, Jesse Rosales.

Ramiro is...

Nov 28, 2018

Richard 'Ricky" Anthony Pajak, 74, originally of Baltimore, MD and Harford County, MD, and a resident of Harlingen, TX since 2013, passed away on November 28, 2018 in Harlingen after a brief illness. Richard was born on May 22, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of Theodore and Eugenia (Jean) Pajak. Richard was a United States...

Nov 27, 2018

Rufina Cerratos, 94, passed away peacefully and entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Tuesday afternoon, November 27, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Rufina was born on July 10, 1924 in Fromberg, Montana to Alberto Cerratos & Antonia Garcia Cerratos.

She is preceded in death by both her...

Nov 25, 2018

Luterio "Richard" T. Gutierrez, 65, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Luterio was born on July 14, 1953 in Houston, Texas to Aurelio D. Gutierrez & Maria Torres Gutierrez.

He is preceded in death by both parents; and sister, Mary Rocha.

Luterio is survived by his loving...