Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Faith Mainhart

Faith Mainhart

Jun 19, 2014

FAITH ELLEN MAINHART May 06, 1950 - June 19, 2014 Faith Ellen Mainhart, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael E. Mainhart, Sr., and her parents, Carol P. and Jonathan Ruiter. Faith is survived by her loving children, Stacey Potts, Michael E....

Melba Gutierrez

Melba Gutierrez

Jun 15, 2014

MELBA P. GUTIERREZ December 28, 1929 - June 15, 2014 Melba P. Gutierrez, 84, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Martin Gutierrez; parents, Enrique S. and Herminia Rios Perez; brother, Enrique Perez Jr.; and sister, Diana Alaniz. Melba is survived by her sister, Viola (Antonio) Benavides;...

Maria Mancha

Maria Mancha

Jun 12, 2014

Maria de Jesus Mancha, 74, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Eduardo "Lalito" Mancha; father, Ramon Santos; mother, Maria de la Luz Ruiz; and brother, Cipriano Santos. Maria is survived by her loving husband of over 55 years of marriage, Ezequiel Mancha, Sr.; sons,...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Jun 11, 2014

Salmo 23 El Seor es mi pastor; nada me faltar. En praderas de hierba El me hace reposar; a las aguas del descanso me gua, mi alma reconforta. El me gua por veredas de justicia, por amor de su nombre; aunque marche por un valle de tinieblas ningn mal temeré: Junto a mi tu vara y tu cayado ellos...

Antonia Chavez

Antonia Chavez

Jun 10, 2014

El martes 10 de junio del 2014 en la ciudad de Laredo, Texas falleci la Sra. Antonia Chavez a la edad de 88 aos habiendo vivido siempre en el seno de la Santa Madre Iglesia Catlica y Apostlica. Le preceden en muerte su esposo: Esteban Chavez; sus padres: Manuel Diaz y Paula Guzman; sus hermanos e hermanas: Arturo Diaz,...

Josephine Lafon

Josephine Lafon

Jun 9, 2014

Josephine Lafon, age 91 passed away peacefully on the 9th of June 2014. Josephine was born in Laredo on the 20th of April 1923. She was the fourth born child of parents, Maria Merriweather Lafon and Louis A. Lafon. Josie and her sister Diana were well known for their cooking and baking skills and worked as caters for Braniff...

Sylvia Mares

Sylvia Mares

Jun 9, 2014

Sylvia Mares, 60, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born in Finlay, Ohio and grew up there until 1971, when she moved to Laredo with her family. She attended her senior year at Nixon High School where she graduated in 1972. Her college years were spent at Texas A&M International University (Laredo State University) where...

Rafael Quiroz Jr.

Rafael Quiroz Jr.

Jun 8, 2014

RAFAEL A. QUIROZ JR. November 30, 1929 - June 08, 2014 As the day was drawing to a close on Sunday, June 8, 2014, so did a book conclude its final page of an enduring, loving, and memorable life of Rafael A. Quiroz Jr., 84; when he closed his eyes and returned to his heavenly home at his residence,...

Juan Elias

Juan Elias

Jun 4, 2014

Juan Rodolfo Elias, 56, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, June 04, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Maria Elias; sisters, Delia Hernandez, Maria Jensen, Rebecca Zamora, Martha Hernandez, and Graciela Reyes; and by his brothers, Humberto and Jesus Elias. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Rebecca...

Jovita Ortiz

Jovita Ortiz

May 31, 2014

Jovita Ruth Ortiz, 65, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Salvador Ortiz; her beloved children, Carlos Emilio (Cindy) Ortiz, Jose Salvador (Ileana) Ortiz, Francisco Javier Ortiz, Ruth Lizette Ortiz; grandchildren, Jose Salvador Jr., Joaquin Ortiz, Javier Ortiz , and Xiromi Ortiz. Jovita is also survived by...

Maria Elizondo

Maria Elizondo

May 30, 2014

Maria R. Elizondo, 72, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Josefina R. Ramos. Maria is survived by her only daughter, Patricia Campos; beloved grandchildren, Elda (Ray) Hinojosa, Damaris (Gerardo) Leza, Natalie (Orlando) Rocha, Isaiah Garcia and Ronnie Campos; and adored great-grandchildren, Divina Hinojosa,...

Joe Nieto III

Joe Nieto III

May 27, 2014

JOE NIETO III May 01, 1939 - May 27, 2014 Joe Nieto III, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in his home surrounded by family in Laredo, Tx. Joe was born May 1, 1939 in Laredo, Tx. to Adelina and Joe Nieto Jr. He graduated from Martin High School in 1958, and was a standout athlete.Soon thereafter...

Benigno Rodriguez

Benigno Rodriguez

May 27, 2014

Benigno Hector Rodriguez, Sr., 84, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his parents: Benigno G. and Lilia Rodriguez; brothers and sisters: Raul "Rod" Rodriguez, Lamar Ramirez, Belia Rocha, Olga Rodriguez; and parents-in-law: Victor, Jr., and Josefa Pea. He is survived by his loving and exceptional wife of 62 years...

Diana Espinola

Diana Espinola

May 27, 2014

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Margareta Rankin

Margareta Rankin

May 23, 2014

Margareta Weber Rankin passed away in Laredo, Texas on Friday, May 23, 2014 at the age of 94. She was born in Innsbruck, Austria on May 25, 1919 and was the only child of her parents, Leopoldo Weber and Maria Mair Weber. She was married to her husband David L. Rankin for 58 years. Margareta was an Air Force...

Angel Laurel, Sr.

Angel Laurel, Sr.

May 23, 2014

Angel Rogelio Laurel, Sr., was born on October 11, 1923 in Laredo, Texas to Zaragoza and Maria C. Laurel. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2014. Angel attended St. Joseph's Academy and St. Edwards University. He lived an incredibly blessed and full life which he shared with his greatest love, his wife of...

Carmen Esparza

Carmen Esparza

May 22, 2014

Carmen Muoz Esparza, 89, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Thursday, May 22, 2014. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Camerina De Hoyos Esparza. She is survived by her beloved children, Salvador (Martha) Esparza and Carmen Mijares Esparza; son-in-law, Rafael De Hoyos; grandchildren, Karina De Hoyos, Natasha De Hoyos, Karla (Francisco) De Hoyos Cervantes, Yolizma...

Irene Perez

Irene Perez

May 19, 2014

IRENE PEREZ April 5, 1931 - May 19, 2014 Irene Perez entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, May 19, 2014, surrounded by her loving and caring family. Irene lived her life to the fullest and was filled with love and joy. She loved to sing, travel, and spend time with her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Irene...

Fernando Guillen Jr.

Fernando Guillen Jr.

May 15, 2014

FERNANDO "BARNEY" GUILLEN JR. June 04, 1992 - May 15, 2014 Fernando Guillen, 21, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pedro and Juanita Trevio; as well as by his paternal grandparents, Genaro and Hilaria Guillen. Fernando is survived by his loving parents, Fernando and...

Raul Medina

Raul Medina

May 15, 2014

Raul Medina, 24, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Yahaira Castillo; children, Raul Medina, Jr. and Kimora Medina; mother, Ana (Alejandro Villarreal) Pea; father, Rodolfo (Teresa) Medina, Jr.; sister, Roxana Medina (Gilberto Soto); brothers, Rodolfo Medina, III (Brenda Lozano) ; as well as by numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation:...