Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Aurora Becerra

Aurora Becerra

Jun 3, 2012

Al atardecer del da domingo 03 de junio del 2012 y rodeada por familiares y amigos fue llamada al paraso eterno la Sra. Aurora Lopez de Becerra a la edad de 44 anos. Fue fortalecida con los sacramentos de la Santa Madre Iglesia Catolica y Apostolica. Su partida deja un vaco que solo se llenara de aquellos recuerdos que...

Roberto Cantu

Roberto Cantu

Jun 1, 2012

Mr. Roberto Cant-Vela, 76, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Friday, June 01, 2012 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his son, Gabriel Cant and sister Mara Estela Servin. Roberto is survived by his beloved wife, Nora H. Cant; children, Juan Roberto Cant, Sr., Nora Mara Cant, Eduardo Alberto Cant (Baltazar...

Armandina Tijerina

Armandina Tijerina

May 30, 2012

Our wonderful and most loved mother, Mrs. Armandina R. Tijerina, age 92, left us to be with her heavenly father on May 30, 2012. She passed on peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She left a legacy of eternal love and peace amongst us all and will forever live in our hearts. We will always...

Luis Martinez

Luis Martinez

May 29, 2012

Luis Martinez, 96, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012.-Luis was raised on his father's ranch in Zapata County and is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio Martinez and Maria De Jesus Medina-Martinez, and his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Maud Feeke-Martinez. Luis had a hand in history.-He participated in one of the more famous New Deal Projects, witnessed...

Josie Martinez

Josie Martinez

May 29, 2012

Mrs. Josie Martinez, 56, was called by our Lord and Savior to her heavenly home where she will forever rest in peace, on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters:-Eliseo Perez, Jesus Perez and Genoveva Perez. Surviving her are her spouse:-Alejandro Martinez, Sr.; daughter:-Elva Nelda (Daniel) Ramon; son, Alejandro Martinez, Jr.; grandson,...

Evaristo Chapa

Evaristo Chapa

May 27, 2012

Evaristo Chapa, 68, peacefully answered the Lord's call and graciously entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, May 27, 2012 surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was preceded in death by his son, Jose Eduardo Chapa. Evaristo is survived by his beloved wife, Nerida Garza Chapa; children, Maria Inez (Rudy) Pena, Nerida, Evaristo Chapa Jr.; grandson,...

Maria Vergara

Maria Vergara

May 25, 2012

Mrs. Mara R. Vergara, 95, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Friday, May 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gilberto B. Vergara. Mara is survived by her brother, Ignacio B. Vergara as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Laura Floyd

Laura Floyd

May 23, 2012

Laura Floyd, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maria Elena Lozano; brother, Fernando Floyd; and brother in law, Ernesto Lozano. Laura is survived by her brother, Ricardo (Yvonne) Floyd; sisters, Beatriz (Earl) Johnston, Esther (Manuel) Ramos, Rosa Maria (Andy) Carabino, Julieta (Bill) Floyd; sister in law, Irene...

Virginia Rodriguez

Virginia Rodriguez

May 22, 2012

Miss Virginia Rodriguez, 86, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Miss Virginia Rodriguez was preceded in death by her brother Jose Rodriguez, and sister Consuelo Gonzalez. She is survived by her sister Hortencia Rodriguez.-She is also survived by Gonzalez and Rodriguez family, and many loved nephews, nieces, and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Idelfonzo Flores, ICU Unit...

Ofelia Banda

Ofelia Banda

May 21, 2012

Ofelia Banda, 65, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 21, 2012. Ofelia was preceded in death by her parents:-Maximiano and Jesusa Banda; brother: Ruben Banda, and sister: Otila Oralia Schulte. She is survived by her brothers and sisters:-Ricardo Banda, Filiberto (Elidia) Banda, Max (Estela F.) Banda, Jr., Alicia Banda, Rosa (Leo) Mendoza, Rogelio Banda; brother-in-law: Arkie Schulte; sister-in-law: Juanita...

Juanita Aguilar

Juanita Aguilar

May 21, 2012

Juanita C. Aguilar, daughter of the late Trinidad and Juanita Aguilar, passed away on May 21, 2012. Miss Aguilar was born and resided in Laredo her entire life. She attended St. Augustine Catholic School graduating in 1937 and was awarded the first Scholarship given at that time by Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio, Texas. She left...

Ines Macias

Ines Macias

May 20, 2012

Ines was preceded in death by his wife:-Elida Macias; parents: Francisco and Aurelia Castilleja, and sister Apolonia Isabel Macias. He is survived by his sons and daughters: Juan R. (Elena) Macias, Aurelia Macias, Jose F. (Aida) Macias, Sandra V. (Anthony) Macias; grandchildren: Juan Ramon (Vegonia) Macias, Jr., Carolina Macias, Rocio (Miguel Angel) Soto, Priscillia (Gabriel) Perales, Monica (Rene) Alaniz,...

Lily Torres

Lily Torres

May 19, 2012

Lily Estela, 78, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 19, 2012.-Lily was born on February 10, 1934 and resided in Laredo her whole life.-She worked for Mercy Hospital for over 42 years.-She loved working at Mercy especially with the nuns who founded and worked there.-Lily was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and great friend.-She will always be loved and...

Maria Diaz

Maria Diaz

May 19, 2012

Mrs. Mara Dolores Daz, 84, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 19, 2012 fulfilling her ultimate wish to pass away in her home with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mauro and Victoria Alcaraz; children, Jose de Jess Daz, Ricardo Alfonso Daz and Martin Daz; brother and sister-in-law, Mauro and...

Odilia Magana

Odilia Magana

May 19, 2012

Odilia Magana, 80,-entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 19, 2012.- Odilia was preceded in death by her son Raul David Magana; parents: Ramon and Dolores Escamilla, and brother Ramon Escamilla, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Hermerejildo Magana of 61 years of marriage; her sons and daughters:-Hermerejildo (Guadalupe) Magana, Jr., Ruben (Rebecca") Magana, Ramiro (Maria) Magana, Dora...

Nicanor Gabrillo

Nicanor Gabrillo

May 17, 2012

Nicanor Gabrillo, 79, entered in to eternal rest Thursday, May 17, 2012. Nicanor was preceded in death by his parents: Zoilo Juan and Otila Gabrillo; sister; Otilita Gabrillo, Juan Gabrillo, Raymond Gabrillo, Raul Gabrillo, Jose Gabrillo, and Francisco "Henry" Gabrillo. He is survived by his wife: Maria Ofelia Gabrillo; children: Laura G. (Alfredo) Botello, Sandra S. Gabrillo, Michael Gabrillo;...

Raul Garza

Raul Garza

May 17, 2012

Mr. Raul Sergio Garza, 60, entered into rest on Thursday, May 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his Father, Raul H. Garza and his brother, Rogelio Garza. Checo is survived by his loving wife, Denise Jacaman Garza; his daughters, Suzanna Isabel Garza, Monica Raquel (Lance) Newman, Cristina (Rick) Greene; grandchildren, Izabela Newman, Mila Newman, Patrick Greene; and...

Lula Lacey

Lula Lacey

May 14, 2012

Lula Zana Bryant Lacey passed away in Laredo at the age of 98 on May 14, 2012.-She lived 96 of those years in Laredo.-Her life was dedicated to her family and the world of dance. She attended Urbahn Elementary School on Victoria Street.-By fifth grade her talent for dance had been recognized and she was chosen to represent her...

Ricardo Martinez

Ricardo Martinez

May 14, 2012

Ricardo Martinez, 64, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 14, 2012.-Ricardo was born on June 5, 1947 in Del Rio, Texas.-While living in Laredo he worked at Michael's Arts and Crafts where he retired. Ricardo is survived by his wife Ernestina Martinez, sons Ernesto Martinez, Ricardo Martinez, Jr., step-daughter Nora Elia Villanueva; sons: Rogelio (Liz) Martinez, Ruben (Vanessa) Martinez,...

Stella Cronfel

Stella Cronfel

May 14, 2012

Stella Cronfel died Monday May 14th.-Born in Tela, Honduras, her family moved to Laredo in the late 1930's where she was a lifetime resident until her death.- She graduated as valedictorian from St. Augustine School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Texas in Austin, in 1956.- Her career began in Houston, Texas...