Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

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...

Rosa Veliz

Rosa Veliz

Jun 26, 2015

ROSA CELIA VELIZ January 1, 1957 - June 26, 2015 Rosa Celia Veliz, 58, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 26, 2015. Rosa is preceded in death by her father Felix Flores; and in-laws, Pedro and Dolores Veliz. Rosa is survived by her loving husband Arnulfo Veliz; sons and daughter, Arnulfo (Jackie Pea) Veliz, Jr., Ana R. (Edgar...

Candelaria Aguilar

Candelaria Aguilar

Jun 26, 2015

Mrs. Candelaria Aguilar, devoted wife and loving mother, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on June 26, 2015 at the age of 80. Mrs. Aguilar was preceded in death by her father, Nieves Gonzalez; her mother, Amadita Benavides, son Juan Manuel Aguilar, and brother Toribio Gonzalez. She is survived by her loving husband, Juan Aguilar; her ten...

Ralph Bryant

Ralph Bryant

Jun 25, 2015

Ralph Charles Bryant, 78, of Laredo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Hortencia of Laredo, Texas, sons Kelly and wife Jana of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Bear and wife Kathy of San Marcos; daughters Melodi Stahl and husband Cowan of Lubbock; and Elizabeth Bryant of Lubbock. He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren...

Lilia Acevedo

Lilia Acevedo

Jun 23, 2015

LILIA C. ACEVEDO Mrs. Lilia C. Acevedo, devoted wife and loving mother, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on June 23, 2015 at the age of 87. Mrs. Acevedo was a beautician and the owner of the House of Beauty for many years until she closed her business to help care for her mother. She was a...

Melissa Ramirez

Melissa Ramirez

Jun 19, 2015

MELISSA RAMREZ 22 de febrero de 1996 - 19 de junio del 2015 El viernes 19 de junio del 2015 en la ciudad de San Antonio, Texas entro a la presencia de nuestro Seor la Seorita Melissa Ramrez a la edad de 19 aos. Su memoria ser recordada por sus padres, Ral y Juana Ramrez; hermanas, Claudia Edith y...

Maria Vela

Maria Vela

Jun 19, 2015

MARIA LUCILA VELA SEPTEMBER 21, 1938 - JUNE 19, 2015 Maria Lucila Vela went to be with our Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Laredo, Texas where she lived most of her life. She worked for Laredo Independent School District for more than 20 years; then moving to San Antonio, Texas...

Nelson Gomez

Nelson Gomez

Jun 18, 2015

Nelson Gomez, 65, our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend of many entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Nelson was educated in the Laredo public schools, having graduated from Martin High School in 1969. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1970 thru 1972 as a CPL with a tour in the Vietnam War...