Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Albina Martinez

Albina Martinez

Jul 31, 2015

Gone is a mother loved by all, her soul is now at rest. She'll sleep at peace, her work is done. A mother's work---the best. Our hearts may grieve that she must lie beneath the sacred sod, and yet we know she lives in peace within the house of God. Mrs. Albina B. Martinez, 96, entered into the Lord's...

Leticia Black

Leticia Black

Jul 30, 2015

Leticia Nora Black was called home by the Lord on July 30, 2015. She went peacefully into his arms at the Laredo Medical Center at the young age of 60. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Cantu and Sylvia E. Gonzalez. Nora is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Robert L. Black, Jr.; daughters,...

Kathleen Martinez

Kathleen Martinez

Jul 27, 2015

KATHLEEN RUTH MARTINEZ November 03, 1947 - July 27, 2015 Kathleen Ruth Martinez was awesome! Unfortunately, for those of us who knew and loved her, she stopped being awesome early in the morning of Monday, July 27th 2015. After 67 years of a life filled with struggle, joy, pain and love she shuffled off this mortal coil to begin...

Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Jul 27, 2015

MANUEL ANGEL SOTO SEPTEMBER 2, 1971 - JULY 27, 2015 Manuel Angel Soto, 43, entered into eternal rest on Monday,July 27, 2015. Manuel is survived by his children, Samantha (Pablo Javier) de Leon, Sabrina (Edwin) Gonzalez, Iris Soto, Manuel Angel Soto, Jr.; grandchildren, Pablo Javier de Leon, Jr., Angel de Leon, Leah de Leon, Darren Gonzalez; his father Cornelio...

Consuelo Flores

Consuelo Flores

Jul 26, 2015

CONSUELO M. FLORES MAY 26, 1919 - JULY 26, 2015 Consuelo Flores passed away on July 26, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas from heart failure. She was 96. Mrs. Flores was born on May 26, 1919 in Ft. Worth, Texas to her parents, Alfredo and Juanita Martinez. She moved to Laredo, Texas as a young girl. She is preceded...

Sarai Salinas

Sarai Salinas

Jul 25, 2015

Sarai Moore Salinas, 43, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven, late Friday, July 24, 2015. She was faithfully surrounded by her loving, caring, and supportive family and friends by her side. Sarai was born in Tampico, Mexico. She lived her early years in Houston and Ingleside, Texas and attended Ingleside High School. She further pursued her Associates at Del...

Maria Moya

Maria Moya

Jul 24, 2015

MARIA MAGDALENA MOYA January 29, 1937 - July 24, 2015 Maria Magdalena Moya, 78, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to our Lord on Friday, July 24, 2015. Maria loved to watch baseball, but nothing compared to the passion she felt for basketball, she was the self-proclaimed #1 fan of the San Antonio Spurs. She will forever...

Arnulfo Santos

Arnulfo Santos

Jul 22, 2015

Arnulfo "Fito" Santos, 84, entered into the kingdom of heaven early Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July 2015. Fito, as he was affectionately known, was educated in the Laredo public schools, having graduated from Martin High School in 1949 and became the proud owner of his family's local market, Alfredo Santos Grocery Store in 1950 which was nestled between...

Derek Pickett

Derek Pickett

Jul 21, 2015

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11: 28 Derek Norman Pickett, 37, surrendered himself to our Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Derek was born January 21, 1978 in Rome, NY where he lived most of his life. He moved to Laredo 5 years ago and met...

Jose Leon

Jose Leon

Jul 21, 2015

JOSE LUIS DE LEON DECEMBER 29, 1949 - JULY 21, 2015 Jose Luis De Leon, 65, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Angelina De Leon; brothers and sister, Gilberto De Leon, Eloisa De Leon, and Pablo De Leon. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria...

Bertha Sanchez

Bertha Sanchez

Jul 15, 2015

Bertha R. Sanchez, 85, went home to our Lord and the loving arms of her beloved husband, Armando Sanchez on July 15, 2015 after a long and courageous life where she overcame many health challenges to enjoy time spent with her daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She most enjoyed the time she spent with her granddaughter. Bertha loved being...

Jaime Garza

Jaime Garza

Jul 14, 2015

El martes 14 de julio del 2015 en la ciudad de Laredo, Texas entro a la presencia de nuestro seor el joven Jaime Enrique Garza a la edad de 20 aos. Su memoria ser recordada por su madre, Gabriela (Adrin) Elizalde Sols; padre, Enrique Garza; y dems familiares queridos quien lo amaban. El velorio se recibe el da jueves...

Genevra Saldivar

Genevra Saldivar

Jul 10, 2015

GENEVRA "POOKIE" SALDIVAR November 22, 1974 - July 10, 2015 Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Genevra "Pookie" Saldivar, 40, was called by the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2015. Genny was born in Los Alamitos, California on...

Baby Medina, Jr.

Baby Medina, Jr.

Jul 9, 2015

TINY HANDS Although we didn't get the chance, to take your tiny hand and lead you through the childhood which together we had planned. And though there really wasn't a chance to show you all the love Now sent to you abundantly borne upwards by the dove. Remember, Darling that your tiny heart must know that we will always...

Juanita Garcia

Juanita Garcia

Jul 8, 2015

JUANITA H. GARCIA November 04, 1945 - July 08, 2015 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I, who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." Galatians2:20 On...

Bertha Ramos

Bertha Ramos

Jul 3, 2015

El viernes 03 de julio del 2015 en la ciudad de Laredo, Texas entro a la presencia de nuestro Seor la Sra. Bertha D. Gonzlez Ramos a la edad de 82 aos. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Vicente Gonzlez y Antonia Ramos y su querido esposo quien falleci en 2005, Gilberto Rosales. Su memoria ser recordada por...

Susan Borchers

Susan Borchers

Jul 2, 2015

Susan Shelby Borchers was received with sounding trumpets, glorious light, and the warm embrace of our loving Lord and all His glorious angels on July 2, 2015. Born in Winnsboro, Texas, on November 22, 1937, she attended Houston Community College and worked in the Department of Epidemiology at M.D. Anderson. She met and married native Laredoan Elmore H. Borchers,...

Antonio Jimenez

Antonio Jimenez

Jun 27, 2015

Antonio Alberto Jimenez, 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Mr. Antonio Alberto is preceded in death by his brother Jose Luis Jimenez. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years of marriage, Hortencia S. Jimenez; children, Melissa Jimenez, Roxanne Jimenez, Debora Jimenez, Antonio "T.J." Jimenez, Jr., Marco Antonio Jimenez, Mario Alberto Jimenez, Mauro...

Dr. Casillas

Dr. Casillas

Jun 27, 2015

Dr. Mario Gilberto Casillas, 86, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 27, 2015 at a local hospital. Dr. Casillas practiced as a dentist in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas for over fifty years. He was known as a great conversationalist with humorous anecdotes and took pleasure in making his family laugh. He was constantly challenging...

Mercedes Gonzalez

Mercedes Gonzalez

Jun 27, 2015

MERCEDES GONZALEZ August 24, 1925 - June 27, 2015 Mercedes Gonzalez, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather joined our Lord in Heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the age of 89. Mr. Gonzalez was born in New Braunfels, Texas and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. He worked for Casso Guerra for many years...