Obituaries

Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

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...

Eduardo Sanchez

Eduardo Sanchez

Jan 12, 2019

EDUARDO “E.J.” JOSE SANCHEZ

OCTOBER 12, 1931 – JANUARY 12, 2019

Eduardo Jose Sanchez, 87, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Mr. Sanchez, was employed as a trucker with Link Petroleum, also with Hoelt Oil Company. He later owned and operated E.J. Brick...

Juan Vasquez Sr.

Juan Vasquez Sr.

Jan 10, 2019

Juan Manuel Vasquez, Sr.

December 23, 1940 – January 10, 2019

Mr. Juan Manuel Vasquez, Sr., 78, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria de Jesus Vasquez; and his sister Estella Mendoza.

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Rebecca Castaneda

Rebecca Castaneda

Jan 9, 2019

Rebecca A. Castañeda

February 17, 1959 – January 9, 2019

Our little angel is now in Heaven. Our most precious sister, who had Down syndrome, has joined our beloved Father and Mother and is now resting peacefully alongside them. Rebecca A. Castaneda died on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at San Juan...

Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez

Jan 9, 2019

JOSE “PEPE” LOPEZ

AUGUST 5, 1927 – JANUARY 9, 2019

There is a time to be born, and a time to die. What greater symbol do we have on this than the caterpillar who becomes a butterfly. The caterpillar must die, but it's nothing but a moment,a second step;...

Maria Garza

Maria Garza

Jan 7, 2019

MARIA VELIA GARZA

AUGUST 14, 1926 – JANUARY 07, 2019

Mrs. Maria Velia Garza, 92, entered into the loving presence of Our Lord on January 7, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her mother Clotilde Garza; her son David A. Herring; “special uncle and...

Jesus Perez

Jesus Perez

Jan 7, 2019

JESUS HECTOR PEREZ

AUGUST 4, 1938 – JANUARY 7, 2019

Jesus Héctor Perez Benavides lived a fulfilling life of 80 years and was called by God on January 7, 2019 surrounded by all our family, finding strength in each other to rejoice that God was with us on such a truly...

Veronica Everett

Veronica Everett

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Veronica O. Everett, 94, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2019 in Harlingen, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward R. Everett; parents: Pablo and Lucia Gonzalez; sister: Grace Elliott and brother: Pablo “Buddy” Gonzalez, Jr.

Surviving her are her children: Cornell (Rosalva Ceron) Everett, Cynthia Ann (Arturo Ramirez Jr....