All Obituaries

CARLOS CARDENAS MEZA MAY 7, 1942 – JANUARY 13, 2020 Mr. Carlos C. Meza, 77, entered into the eternal kingdom of Heaven to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2020.  Mr. Meza was a Retired Member of the Laredo Police Department with a rank of Sergeant Badge 288.  Carlos served his country proudly in the United States Army before joining the Laredo Police Department and the US Federal Court Security team in Laredo. He served in the Vietnam War Conflict. ...

OSCAR MANUEL SOLIS 10 ABRIL 1950 – 23 ENERO 2020 Oscar Manuel Solís, a la edad de 69 años, fue llamado por nuestro padre celestial a su lugar de descanso el 23 de enero del 2020.  Elevamos nuestras oraciones por su eterno descanso. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres Martin y Hortencia C. Solís; hermano: Pablo Antonio Solís. Su memoria será recordada por su esposa de 47 años de casados: Sra. Amelia Escobar de Solis; hijos: Belinda...

FEDERICO SEPULVEDA JUNE 15, 1932 – JANUARY 24, 2020 Mr. Federico Sepulveda, 87, entered into the eternal kingdom of heaven on Friday, January 24, 2020 at his residence, having been surrounded by his family.  Federico was born and raised in Laredo, Texas in the Chacon neighborhood.  He left for the Armed Forces of the United States, having served as a Private in the US Army.  He was stationed in Germany and returned to Laredo in 1955 after being discharged.  He...

Amparo Arce, 82, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Monday, January 20, 2020.   She was the pillar of the family, and was well known for her love of cooking, gardening, and music. Her radiant warmth will be missed by all who knew and loved her.   Amparo was preceded in death by her parents: Federico and Antonia V. Rios; her beloved husband: Lauro Arce Longoria; siblings: Juana Rios, Federico Rios Jr, Lydia Avalos and Candelario Rios; her son: Lauro Arce, Jr.; and her...

Lidia Saenz Laurel, 93, who devoted her beautiful life to serving her family, peacefully passed into our Lord and Savior’s kingdom at home on January 19, 2020.  She was surrounded by her loving children.      Lidia was born in Hebbronville, Texas to Andrés and Lidia Gomez de Saenz on March 29, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband who was by her side for 64 years: Angel R. Laurel, Sr.; and her siblings: Victoria (Gilberto)...

Juan Francisco “Johnny” Farias, Jr. September 25, 1946-January 17, 2020   Juan Francisco “Johnny” Farias, Jr., 73, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Friday, January 17, 2020, surrounded by his family.   Johnny graduated from Martin High School in 1964.  Before completing his college education, he joined the army where he became a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving two Purple Hearts and earning two Bronze Stars and other...

ANA LILIA AGUILAR BONDS October 24, 1974 – January 19, 2020 Ana Lilia Aguilar Bonds, 45, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Sunday, January 19, 2020. An alumnus of Cigarroa High School, Ana started her nursing studies at the Laredo Community College. Anna had a zest for life and love for children and the community.  She enjoyed visiting her grandchildren in Louisiana and also cherished many of her nieces and nephews but had an unconditional motherly love for her...

Alfredo Villarreal February 24, 1933-January 19, 2020   Mr. Alfredo Villarreal, 86, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2020.     He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Maria and Epitacia Villarreal.   Left to cherish his memory are his wife Berta T. Villarreal; children, Jose Maria (Ana) Villarreal, Blanca (Jose Luis) Perez, Alfredo (Elsa) Villarreal, Jr., Arturo (Daniela) Villarreal; grandchildren, Robert Villarreal, David Villarreal, Arianna...

MARIA ISABEL GARCIA OCTOBER 20, 1969 – JANUARY 16, 2020 “No se asombren de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que están en las tumbas oirán su voz y saldrán.” Juan 5: 28,29 Maria Isabel Garcia, 50, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at a local hospital.  Maria Isabel was a member of the Rio Bravo Congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She was a loyal follower of Jehovah, always carrying his word to...

Gustavo Angel Ceja October 20, 1932-Jauary 11, 2020   Gustavo Angel Ceja, 87 years old, accepted the Lord’s invitation to His eternal Kingdom on January 11, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.  He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.   Gustavo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and son.  He served his country as a Korean Army Soldier.  He was employed at Sears Roebuck for 41 years.   During his time as a baseball player, he...