Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Arturo Navarro, Jr

Arturo Navarro, Jr

Mar 19, 2021

Arturo Navarro Jr.,60, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 19, 2021. He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He will forever be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He spent his time on earth making memories with his wife and children, devoting 37 years as an ER/Oncology/Medical surgical...

Juan Molina, Sr

Juan Molina, Sr

Mar 18, 2021

Juan R. Molina Sr., 57, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Juan Molina graduated from Zapata High School in 1981. He dedicated 38 years of his life working for AEP.

He was preceded in death by his dad: Jose E. Molina

Left to cherish his memory are...

Elmo Lopez

Elmo Lopez

Mar 15, 2021

ELMO LÓPEZ, SR OCTOBER 7, 1927 – MARCH 15, 2021

Elmo López, Sr. was many things to many people.  To his family, he was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and patriarch.  To his fellow Laredoans, he was a music store entrepreneur, rancher, civic leader, and a proud promoter of his beloved Laredo. ...

Francisco Flores

Francisco Flores

Mar 14, 2021

Francisco J. Flores

December 19, 1934-March 14, 2021

Mr. Francisco J. Flores, 86, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Francisco J. Flores, also known as Paco, was the son of Francisco and Aurora T. Flores.  He was born in...

Sergio Casarez, Jr.

Sergio Casarez, Jr.

Mar 13, 2021

SERGIO A CASAREZ JR. “JR. BOY” July 29, 2004 – March 13, 2021

Sergio A. Casarez Jr., 16, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Jr was a loving son and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family. Jr’s most favorite pastime was anything that...

Mark Velasquez

Mark Velasquez

Mar 12, 2021

MARK ANTHONY VELASQUEZ

May 14, 1982 – March 12, 2021

Mark Anthony Velasquez, 38, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Friday, March 12, 2021.

The second son born to Graciela A. Velasquez, and the late Raul D. Velasquez Sr., Mark was a loving...

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez

Mar 12, 2021

JUAN JORGE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ June 24, 1943- March 12, 2021

JJ Rodriguez, 77, lifelong superstar overachieving educator, legendary Nixon Mustang administrator, fierce education advocate, knowledgeable historian, celebrity community leader, one-time outlaw street racer, sharp dressed boot wearer, avid outdoorsman, skillful hunter and fisherman, shooting specialist, accomplished traveler, gifted writer, talented orator, passionate storyteller,...

Guillermina Hachar

Guillermina Hachar

Mar 12, 2021

Mina passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her only surviving brother Javier Gutierrez, her niece Vanessa J. Garcia, grandniece Isabella Garcia, grandnephew, Eddie Garcia and longtime caregiver Gaby Hernandez.

She was born and raised in San Ygnacio, Texas and attended elementary school in San Ygnacio and Zapata, Texas, before moving to Laredo where she attended...

Jorge Cedillo

Jorge Cedillo

Mar 10, 2021

JORGE DAVID CEDILLO November 29, 1954 – March 10, 2021

Jorge David Cedillo, 66, was welcomed into our Lord’s heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

It is with a heavy heart that Laredo has lost one of its great sons, Jorge D. Cedillo. His involvement with the local community is...

Teodoro Olvera Garza

Teodoro Olvera Garza

Mar 7, 2021

Teodoro Olvera Garza

February 17, 1945-March 7, 2021

Teodoro Olvera Garza, 76, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Teodoro Olvera Razo and Natalia Garza Gonzalez; sisters, Clara Olvera, Socorro Olvera, and...

Reynaldo Rodriguez

Reynaldo Rodriguez

Mar 6, 2021

Reynaldo Hector Rodriguez Sr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on his birthday, March 6th, 2021 at the age of 85, surrounded by his family.

Reynaldo was born in Laredo, Texas to parents Manuel J. Rodriguez and Lamar Sanchez Rodriguez. Growing up alongside eight brothers and sisters, he enjoyed spending time with them as...

Rodolfo Juarez

Rodolfo Juarez

Mar 5, 2021

Rodolfo “Rudy Boy” Juarez

September 1, 1929-March 5, 2021

Rodolfo “Rudy Boy” Juarez, Sr., passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the age of 91 in Laredo, Texas. Rodolfo was born in Bustamante, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on September 1, 1929.

Rodolfo worked for 17...

Jose Gutierrez

Jose Gutierrez

Mar 3, 2021

En cuanto a mí, mi vida ya fue derramada como una ofrenda a Dios. Se acerca el tiempo de mi muerte. He peleado la buena batalla, he terminado la carrera y he permanecido fiel. Ahora me espera el premio, la corona de justicia que el Señor, el Juez justo, me dará el día de su regreso; y el premio...

Homero Ramirez

Homero Ramirez

Mar 3, 2021

HOMERO V. RAMIREZ

March 30, 1937 – March 3, 2021

“When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way...

Hortencia Villegas

Hortencia Villegas

Feb 28, 2021

HORTENCIA L. VILLEGAS

July 03, 1938 - February 28, 2021

Mrs. Hortencia L. Villegas, 82, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Hortencia was a caring and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother,...

Cipriano "Chepe" Martinez

Cipriano "Chepe" Martinez

Feb 27, 2021

Cipriano “Chepe” Martínez, entró a la presencia de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo el día sábado 27 de febrero del 2021 a la edad de 76.

Cipriano “Chepe” fue un gran hombre, esposo, abuelo y bisabuelo amoroso que llenó de alegría y positividad a todas las personas a su alrededor, con un alma generosa siempre procurando a su familia...

David Garcia

David Garcia

Feb 27, 2021

David Eduardo Garcia, 61, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

David was called by the Lord after a long battle with Sarcoidosis. Although he battled his illness for years, he always managed to stay positive; that was his outlook on life.

David was a Nixon High School graduate of...

Emma Ornelas

Emma Ornelas

Feb 26, 2021

Emma Elva P. Ornelas

May 11, 1933-February 26, 2021

This is the day we lost an angel, our loving mother Emma Ornelas, 87, was called by our Lord to her resting place in Heaven after a lengthy illness to join our dad.  Her devotion and love for...

Hugo P. Garcia

Hugo P. Garcia

Feb 25, 2021

Hugo P. Garcia was welcomed in our Lord’s heavenly kingdom on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was 79 years old.

Hugo was born on August 04, 1941 in Guerrero, Tamaulipas, México. Like many of his generation, Hugo left Laredo in 1957 for the Midwest in search of work and opportunity. After working briefly in...

Sara Lozano

Sara Lozano

Feb 20, 2021

SARA GARZA LOZANO JUNE 17, 1937 – FEBRUARY 20, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Mrs. Sara Garza Lozano, 83, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 20, 2021 in Laredo, Texas.  She joins...