Obituary Listing

Aug 24, 2018

Gregoria Mendoza, 93, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home in Weslaco, Texas. She was born on March 12, 1925 in Mercedes, Texas to Esteban Alejandro & Juliana Espinoza. Gregoria will have a viewing and visitation on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 9:00...

Aug 11, 2018

Rodolfo Zapata, 58, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was born on April 6, 1960 in Harlingen, Texas to Pedro & Antonia Juarez Zapata. Rodolfo is preceded in death by both his parents; brothers, Pedro Zapata Jr., David Zapata, Jose Manuel Zapata, & Samuel Zapata; and sisters, Lydia Gonzalez & Ofelia...

Aug 4, 2018

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, & uncle Julio Gonzalez , 87, has passed into eternal rest on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Julio was a proud decedent of founding families who arrived in the Rio Grande Valley in 1750. He was born on December 20, 1930 in La Rosita, Texas to Teodoro Gonzalez...

Aug 2, 2018

Catarino Silva, 84, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday, August 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born on February 13, 1934 in Santa Maria, Texas to Jose Silva & Lourdes Gonzalez Silva whom he is preceded in death by as well as his daughter, San Juanita Gonzalez; and...

Aug 2, 2018

Moses 'Moy' Gonzalez, 35 yrs old, went home to be with the Lord Sunday August 25, 2019. He was a native of Harlingen born July 28, 1984, attended Harlingen public school and graduated from Harlingen High School-South. He was passionate for the arts, and was a very talented artist and loved painting portraits and landscapes. He sold some of...

Aug 1, 2018

Bacilia "Bessie" Castillo Villarreal, 82, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on April 14, 1936 to Patricio Flores Castillo & Maria Alvarez Castillo whom she is preceded in death by as well as a brother, Martin Ernesto...

Aug 1, 2018

Heron Rocha Jr., 87, went to be with the Lord August 1, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1930 in San Juan, TX to Heron Rocha Sr. and Dolores Vasquez Rocha. He retired from the City of Harlingen after many years of service with the Harlingen Housing Authority. Mr. Rocha is preceded in...

Jul 24, 2018

Olivia Lozoya de Chavez, 62, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home in Harlingen, Texas.

She is preceded in death by two sons, Jesus Chavez Jr., & Eduardo Chavez; and two brothers, Alfonso Lozoya & Oscar Lozoya.

Olivia is...

Jul 22, 2018

Maria P. "Purita" Alaniz, age 88, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1930 to Epimenio & Felicitas Escamilla Silva in Weslaco, Texas. She was the youngest and last survivor of seven.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Jul 21, 2018

Adrian Eduardo Jimenez , age 20, went home to the Lord after an auto pedestrian accident on July 21, 2018.

He was currently enrolled at Southern Careers Institute- studying to be to become a medical assistant. He attended Harlingen High School South and was a graduate of the Class of 2016. He is survived by...

Jul 20, 2018

Alvaro Martinez , 44, went to be with the Lord July 20, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was a lifetime resident of Harlingen, born December 11, 1973 to Aurelio Martinez Sr. and Idolina Garcia Martinez. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music and barbequeing. He also enjoyed being at the ranch and spending time with family. Alvaro is...

Jul 19, 2018

Charles Lyle Smith , fought the battle of cancer and COPD bravely, and passed on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at home. He was born on December 8, 1946 to Grace & Harvey Smith, Sr., who precede him in death along with his sisters, Lorna & Debbie, and his brother, Rick. Charles served in the United States Navy on...

Jul 17, 2018

Everardo R. Valdez , 80, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Everardo was born on July 28, 1937 in Buena Vista Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Juan Valdez & Olivia Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Olivia Valdez;...

Jul 6, 2018

Maria H. Ramirez, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 6, 2018. She passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen surrounded by her loving family. She previously lived in Aurora, IL and moved to the valley in 1984 to reside in San Benito, TX for the past 34 years. She was employed at...

Jul 5, 2018

Norma Torres , 44, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Norma was born on July 10, 1973 in Harlingen, Texas to Guadalupe Torres & Francisca Galvan Torres. She is preceded in death by her brother, Juan Torres, and father, Guadalupe Torres. Norma is survived by her loving family to...

Jul 3, 2018

Matilde Silva went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday the evening of July 2, 2018 in Houston, TX. She was a lifetime resident of San Benito.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rogerio Silva.

She leaves behind to cherish her beautiful memory her daughters, Leticia Abrego (Jesus), Maria Montes (Mario),...

Jun 30, 2018

Francisco Cruz Jr., 70, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1947 in Harlingen, Texas to Francisco, Sr. Cruz & Maria Guadalupe Saldana Cruz.  Francisco served his country proudly in the United States Army, and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War.  He...

Jun 28, 2018

Rudy Camacho , 44, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born on October 31, 1973 in Harlingen, Texas.  He attended Harlingen public schools, played Cardinal football, and graduated from Harlingen High School Class of 1992.  Rudy enjoyed fishing, barbequing with family & friends, and was a fan of the...

Jun 23, 2018

Raul Gonzalez Jr. 28, passed away June 23, 2018 due to a traffic accident in Tulsa, OK. He was a demolition man for Brurggraf Restoration Co. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fanatic. He enjoyed dove hunts with his father and his dog, Eclipse. He also enjoyed fishing for alligator gar with his brother, Adrian and playing Call of Duty...

Jun 22, 2018

Elvira P. Howell age 85, went home to be with the Lord Friday June 22, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 3, 1932 in Salva Tierra, Guanajuato, Mexico to Florentino and Maria del Refugio Pina. She was a liftime resident of Harlingen and retired from the HCISD, where she worked many...