Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Juan Raz

Juan Raz

Feb 16, 2019

JUAN MANUEL RAZ

JULY 24, 1956 – FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Juan Manuel Raz, 62, most commonly known to his friends in Oklahoma as “Pancho”, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. Juan Manuel was born on July 24, 1956 in Nuevo Laredo,...

Maria Nelson

Maria Nelson

Feb 16, 2019

MARIA DE LOS ANGELES NELSON

AUGUST 2, 1965 – FEBRUARY 15, 2019

On February 15, 2019, God called Maria de los Angeles Nelson to return to her heavenly home. She was surrounded by her loving and caring family at her side.

She is preceded in death by her father:...

Mike Valdez

Mike Valdez

Feb 13, 2019

Mike P. Valdez

February 17, 1948 – February 13, 2019

Mike P. Valdez, 70, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A prolific musician and chess player, Mike played the upright bass with his brothers and sister in the well-known Valdez Brothers Orchestra for many years and was sought...

Ricardo Banda, Sr.

Ricardo Banda, Sr.

Feb 11, 2019

Mr. Ricardo Banda, Sr., was called by our Heavenly Father to eternal rest on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria M. Banda and his youngest son, Roberto Banda, Sr.

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Marta Martinez

Marta Martinez

Feb 10, 2019

Marta S. Martinez, 81, of Laredo, Texas, entered the gates of heaven on February 10, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 02, 1937 in Hebbronville where she grew up. She later moved to Laredo where she raised her family. Marta was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved her grandchildren dearly. She embraced...

Adolfo Pruneda

Adolfo Pruneda

Feb 8, 2019

Adolfo Pruneda

27 de septiembre de 1932 – 08 de febrero del 2019

El día viernes 08 de febrero del 2019 en la ciudad de Laredo, entro a su descanso eterno el Sr. Adolfo Pruneda a la edad de 86.

Le preceden en muerte su padre Refugio Pruneda y...

Rodolfo Santos

Rodolfo Santos

Feb 7, 2019

RODOLFO “RUDY” SANTOS

DECEMBER 1, 1953 – FEBRUARY 7, 2019

“Thank you for being a part of my life and allowing me to be a part of yours.” Rodolfo “Rudy” Santos was born December 1, 1953 and lived each day spreading love and kindness to all those he encountered....

Celestino Cadena Jr.

Celestino Cadena Jr.

Feb 7, 2019

CELESTINO “NAYO” CADENA JR.

9 NOVIEMBRE 1954 – 7 FEBRERO 2019

El día 7 de febrero del 2019 entro a su morada eterna, nuestro querido y amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hijo, hermano, Celestino Cadena Jr.

Le preceden en muerte su papá: Celestino Cadena Sr., suegros: Humberto Ramos Aguilar y...

Elsa Laurel

Elsa Laurel

Feb 5, 2019

ELSA G. LAUREL

October 05, 1928 – February 05, 2019

Elsa G. Laurel, 90, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on Tuesday, February 05, 2019.

Elsa was born in Laredo a direct descendant of founder Tomas Sanchez and grew up in the landmark Benavides-Herrera house in the San...

Anna Rocha

Anna Rocha

Feb 4, 2019

Anna Lilia Rocha

July 28, 1953 – February 4, 2019

Anna Lilia Rocha, beloved mother, sister, and friend, was called to eternal rest on February 4, 2019 at the age of 65. She was born on July 28, 1953.

Anna worked for 31 years for AT&T phone company. She...

Juventino Gonzalez, Sr.

Juventino Gonzalez, Sr.

Feb 4, 2019

Mr. Juventino Antonio Gonzalez, Sr., 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 4, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alicia Vela Gonzalez; his parents, Juventino and Elvira Gonzalez; brother Luis Gonzalez, and sister Hilda Gonzalez.

Juventino found peace in the Lord and is now resting with him in paradise. Together,...

Alicia Charles

Alicia Charles

Feb 3, 2019

ALICIA MALDONADO CHARLES

JANUARY 27, 1920 – FEBRUARY 3, 2018

Mrs. Alicia Maldonado Charles, 99, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend passed away Sunday February 3, 2019. She has gone to be with our Lord and God in heaven.

Mrs. Alicia Maldonado Charles was born January...

David Newman

David Newman

Feb 1, 2019

DAVID T. NEWMAN

NOVEMBER 29, 1959 – FEBRUARY 1, 2019

On February 1, 2019, David T. Newman, beloved husband and father passed away in Dallas, Texas with his wife and children by his side. Ana Laura “Lulu” was blessed to call David her husband for 30 years. He was her rock,...

Maria Prado

Maria Prado

Jan 29, 2019

Maria G. Prado

August 12, 1923 – January 29, 2019

Maria G. Prado, 95, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Maria G. Prado attended Martin High School and graduated class of 1941. Her favorite subject was English grammar and she studied Stenography. She worked as a...

Eladio Zuniga

Eladio Zuniga

Jan 28, 2019

ELADIO RENE ZUÑIGA

November 24, 1974 – January 28, 2019

Eladio Rene Zuñiga, 44, was born on November 24th, 1974 and passed on Monday, January 28th, 2019 in the city of his birth, Laredo, Texas. Rene lived most of his life in his beloved hometown.

After graduating from J.W....

Maria Vazquez-Ipiña

Maria Vazquez-Ipiña

Jan 23, 2019

MARÍA VÁZQUEZ-IPIÑA

28 de agosto de 1954 – 23 de enero del 2019

La Sra. María Vázquez-Ipiña entro a la presencia de Nuestro Señor el miércoles 23 de enero del 2019 a la edad de 64. Su memoria siempre será recordada por aquellos quien más la amaban.

María fue...

Randall Blair

Randall Blair

Jan 19, 2019

Surrounded by his family and friends, Randall Scott Blair, was welcomed by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 58. He was born in Belton, Texas on July, the 8th of 1960, one of three children, to Major Elliott Blair and Mary Patricia “Pat“ Blair.

Randy graduated from Killeen...

Justino Bernal Sr.

Justino Bernal Sr.

Jan 17, 2019

Justino Bernal, Sr., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Justino was a lifelong resident of Laredo and worked with the Coca Cola Company and Tex-Mex Railways for many years. He was a musician at heart who taught himself to play the accordion which lead him to form “Justino Bernal y Su Conjunto” and headed the...

Pedro Martinez Jr.

Pedro Martinez Jr.

Jan 15, 2019

Pedro Martinez, Jr., 14, entered into the kingdom of heaven and into God’s warm embrace on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. “Peter” as he was affectionately known was an Early College freshman at Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School. He was an inspired student capable of accomplishing all of his dreams and goals with the guidance and support of his...

Edward Benavides, Jr.

Edward Benavides, Jr.

Jan 15, 2019

EDWARD ALBERTO BENAVIDES, JR.

October 12, 1952 – January 15, 2019

Eduardo “Edward” Alberto Benavides, Jr., 66, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. Edward was born on October 10, 1952 to Eduardo A. Benavides and Gloria R. Benavides.

Edward lived an amazing...