Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Americo Cantu

Americo Cantu

Sep 26, 2011

Americo Rafael Cantu, 72, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 26, 2011.-Americo proudly served our country in the United States Armed Forces retiring with honorable discharge in 1984.-He then worked as an administrator for the local VA clinic until retirement. Americo was preceded in death by his father Rafael Cantu, brothers Adolfo Cantu, John Charles Cantu, and his sister...

David Garza, Jr.

David Garza, Jr.

Sep 26, 2011

David Garza, Jr., 66, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 26, 2011.- Mr. Garza was currently employed with El Metro Transit.-He retired from Uniroyal Tire Company after 27 years of service. His steadfast dedication to his work and family will be greatly missed. David was preceded in death by his parents, David and Eulogia Garza, Sr.; father-in-law, Jesus Castillo...

Diana Lafon

Diana Lafon

Sep 24, 2011

Diana Maria Lafon, age 96 passed away peacefully on the 24th of September 2011. Diana was born in Laredo on the 2nd of February 1915 as the first born to Maria Merriweather Lafon and Louis A. Lafon. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Thelma and her brother Louis Jr. Diana is survived by her sister,...

Graciela Gonzalez

Graciela Gonzalez

Sep 20, 2011

Graciela Z. Gonzalez entered into eternal rest at the age of 86 years. She was a graduate of St. Augustine High School Class of 1945 and worked for LISD accounting department for 28 years. She truly was a wonderful lady, caring and loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed going out to eat, bingo, word find and crossword...

Santos Costilla Sr.

Santos Costilla Sr.

Sep 20, 2011

Santos Costilla was born in Austin, Texas to Santos Costilla and Maria Aguirre from Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato.-Santitos as he was called went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2011.-Mr. Costilla retired from the Laredo Bridge System on October 31, 1986, having served 44 years and 11 months. Santos Costilla was preceded in death by his parents Santos...

Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez

Sep 16, 2011

Julia Martinez, 92, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 16, 2011. Julia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose Maria Martinez; son-in-law, Francisco Rios Sr.; her grandson, Francisco Rios Jr.; and granddaughter Cristina Sema. She is survived by her children, Maria Elena Rios, Bertha (Antonio) Serna, Francisca (Agustin) Molina, and Armando (Angelina) Martinez. She is also survived...

James Haynes, Jr.

James Haynes, Jr.

Sep 14, 2011

James Haynes, Jr. was born in Laredo, Texas to James Haynes, Sr. and Maria Luisa O. Haynes on August 26, 1927 and went to be with our Lord on September 14, 2011. It was during his college education that he left to volunteer and serve this wonderful nation at the age of 17.-He enlisted the US Navy where he...

Joe Finley, Jr.

Joe Finley, Jr.

Sep 10, 2011

Joe B. Finley, Jr., 87, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 10, 2011.- He served 4 years with 112th Calvary Unit in the United States Armed Forces in the Pacific Theater during WWII. During his lifetime Mr. Finley's accomplishments include being a Founding Board Member of United Independent School District, and serving as a board member or officer for...

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez

Sep 9, 2011

Jose Javier Ramirez "JJ," 71, of Laredo, TX passed away Sept. 9, 2011 at his home with his family and friends by his side. JJ was born Jan. 7, 1940 in Hebbronville, TX to Rafael and Adelaida Ramirez.-He was the fourth of six children.-A 1959 graduate of Raymond & Tirza Martin High School, he was married to his sweetheart...

Ricardo Trejo

Ricardo Trejo

Sep 7, 2011

Ricardo Trejo, 37, entered the kingdom of heaven on Wednesday, September 07, 2011.- He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vicenta Martinez and by his sister-in-law Yvette Gonzalez. Ricardo is survived by his beloved wife Yvonne G. Trejo; children, Kristina Trejo, Ashley Yvette Trejo, Ricardo Trejo Jr., Eric Trejo, Emily Trejo; parents, Guillermo Fermin and Olga Isabel Trejo;...

Victor Flores JR.

Victor Flores JR.

Sep 5, 2011

Victor Flores, Jr. was born January 15, 1946, in Laredo, Texas, to Victor Flores, Sr. (deceased) and Trinidad Flores. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and St. Mary's University (BS, MBA).-He served as U.S. Army Officer and later established a 30 year career as a Licensed Customs Broker.- He is survived by wife of 39 years, Ana...

Sergio Ramirez

Sergio Ramirez

Sep 4, 2011

Sergio Ramrez, 60, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Sunday, September 04, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Venancio (Isabel) Ramrez and son, Abraham Sergio Ramrez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria Ramirez; children, Jorge (Marina) Delgado, Sergio (Brenda) Ramirez, Jr., and Marlene (Cesar) Muniz, Jr; siblings, Lizeth Delgado, Venancio (Maria) Mota,...

Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

Sep 3, 2011

El da 03 de septiembre del 2011 fallecio el Sr. Juan Garca a la edad de 75 anos, originario de Lampazos, Nuevo Leon. Su memoria siempre sera recordada por aquellos quien mas lo amaban. Lo participan en duelo su esposa, Rosa Amelia Garca; hijas, Gloria (Gerardo) Hernandez, Irma (Ral) Martnez, y Rosa Maria y Delmy Garca; hijos, Rafael (Nora)...

Ricardo Barajas

Ricardo Barajas

Aug 30, 2011

Ricardo A. Barajas, 39, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He is survived by his parents Juan De Jesus and Paula Barajas, brother and sisters Juan De Jesus (Sylvia) Barajas, Patricia Diana (Mario Alberto) Valdez, Leticia (Erasmo Antonio) Arjona, Alberto (Adriana) Barajas.-He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other loved relatives.

Benito Juarez

Benito Juarez

Aug 29, 2011

Mr. Benito M. Dilley Juarez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend was called by the Lord on August 29, 2011.-Benito was an honorable soft spoken man of a few words with great faith, which cherished his God given blessings.-Amongst those blessings was the land that he ranched on with pride and joy.-Through his love for the outdoors he...

Ricardo Tijerina

Ricardo Tijerina

Aug 29, 2011

Ricardo Manuel Tijerina, 47, entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas.-Born in Laredo, Texas on May 8, 1964 to Mario B. and Manuela V. Tijerina, Ricardo was a veteran proudly serving as a LCpl in the United States Marine Corps.- His training in San Diego, California included the M224 60MM Mortar Crewman. He served...

Maria Whitman

Maria Whitman

Aug 29, 2011

Maria Gloria Whitman, 65, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 29, 2011. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Fred James Whitman, parents Jesus and Maria Maldonado, and brothers Luis and Mario Maldonado. She is survived by her sons Patrick J. (Mary) Whitman, Frederick C. Whitman, Leonel S. Whitman, sister Rosalinda Lozano, grandchildren Robert J. Whitman, Joshua J....

Ricardo Rodriguez

Ricardo Rodriguez

Aug 28, 2011

El da 28 de agosto del 2011 fallecio el Sr. Ricardo Rodrguez a la edad de 81 anos.- Su memoria siempre sera recordada por aquellos quien mas lo amaban. Ya descansa y se rene con sus padres Emilio Rodrguez Salazar y Zapopan Castillo Castro de Rodrguez; y su hija Sylvia Rodrguez de Meraz. Lo participan en duelo su esposa...

Juan Moreno

Juan Moreno

Aug 26, 2011

Juan "Johnny" Moreno went to the Lord on August 26, 2011; he has been reunited with his loved ones. Johnny was preceded in death by his companion Gwen Johnson; parents Leopoldo and Carlota Moreno; his brothers Leopoldo Jr. and Roberto; and his sister Norma Vela. He is survived by his brother Daniel (Elena) and his sister Minerva (Joe) Sauceda;...

Antonio Vera

Antonio Vera

Aug 25, 2011

Antonio Vera, 85, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Perfecta Vera; brother, Jose Vera; sister, Teresa Vera; and son, Marco Antonio Vera.- He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Maria P. Vera.-A devoted husband and father, he had nine children, Diana Kirkendall, Marco...

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