Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Sep 13, 2017

RICARDO MUÑIZ, SR.

February 9, 1927 – September 13, 2017

Mr. Ricardo Muñiz, Sr., 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at a local hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Surviving him are his spouse: Emilia Muñiz; children:...

Sep 12, 2017

YOLANDA GUERRERO 9 enero 1940 – 12 septiembre 2017

El día 12 de septiembre del 2017 a las 2100 horas entro al paraíso eterno, la Sra. Yolanda Guerrero, habiendo sido fortificada por los sacramentos de la Santa Madre Iglesia Católica y rodeada por su familia.

Yolanda nació en San Luis Potosí,...

Sep 11, 2017

BERTHA ALVAREZ ORTIZ April 18, 1929 – September 11, 2017

Bertha Alvarez Ortiz, 88, from Laredo, TX born on April 18, 1929 in Durango, Durango, Mexico, passed into God’s loving arms on September 11, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Luciano Ortiz; daughter, Leticia A. Ortiz-Fortner.

Sep 11, 2017

DIANA M. MARTINEZ OCTOBER 30, 1936 – SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Diana M. Martinez, age 80, entered into God’s Kingdom on Monday, September 11, 2017. She leaves behind many great memories as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Diana M....

Sep 9, 2017

JOSE F. CORTES JANUARY 3, 1933 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Mr. Jose F. Cortes, 84, entered into the presence of the Almighty on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at a local hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Enrique and Maria Guadalupe Cortes; brother: Enrique Cortes and great-granddaughter, Gabriela Morales....

Sep 6, 2017

ARTURO N. BENAVIDES SR.

February 26, 1938 – September 06, 2017

Arturo N. Benavides Sr. of Laredo, 79, a prominent philanthropist, entrepreneur, rancher, and businessperson, passed away peacefully in San Antonio on September 6, surrounded by his loving family.

His distinguished business career encompassed a wide variety of enterprises, including not only...

Sep 2, 2017

GARY JAMES MACKEY SR. AUGUST 12, 1950 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Mr. Gary James Mackey Sr., 67, was welcomed into the heavenly kingdom on Saturday, September 2, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas while being surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Armandina Mackey; grandson...

Sep 2, 2017

RUBEN MARTINEZ JR. SEPTEMBER 12, 1953 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Mr. Ruben Martinez Jr., 63, entered into the eternal kingdom of heaven on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ruben served in the US Marine Corp and later worked for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff for...

Aug 28, 2017

MARIA MAGDALENA “MAGDA” ATHERTON APRIL 15, 1943 – AUGUST 28, 2017

Mrs. Maria Magdalena Atherton, most popularly known to everyone as Magda, entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, August 28, 2017 surrounded by her loved one’s by her side. Magda was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico on April 15, 1943 to...

Aug 23, 2017

EDWARD “EDDIE” REGINO December 7, 1949 – August 23, 2017

Our beloved Edward “Eddie” Regino, 68, entered into the heavenly kingdom on August 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas, having been faithfully surrounded by his loving family at his side.

Eddie Regino was born to Casper John and Doris Regino on December...

Aug 20, 2017

MINERVA G. IBARRA March 15, 1942 – August 20, 2017 Lord, make me an instrument of your peace where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that...

Aug 19, 2017

ROY LEE JOHNSON

September 15, 1943 – August 19, 2017

Roy Lee Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was born in Sabinal, Texas but was raised in Del Rio, Texas where he attended school and graduated from high school. While in high school, he enjoyed playing...

Aug 15, 2017

MARICELA PEREZ May 27, 1944 – August 15, 2017 On this day the family mourned the passing of a great and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Maricela Perez, 73, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. One of her passions was teaching...

Aug 15, 2017

ABRAN GONZALEZ, SR. SEPTEMBER 1, 1930 – AUGUST 15, 2017

Abran Gonzalez Sr., 86, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

Abran lived a very humble and simple life. With limited education, he succeeded in life because of perseverance and determination. As a young man, he worked the fields of migrant life...

Aug 12, 2017

CARLOS “CHUCK” ANTONIO GONZALEZ

June 05, 1969 – August 12, 2017

Carlos “Chuck” Antonio Gonzalez entered eternal rest at the age of 48 on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

Carlos was born in Laredo, Texas June 5, 1969 and was preceded in death by his father, Enrique Anastacio Gonzalez; mother, Rosario E. Gonzalez; and...

Aug 11, 2017

HORTENCIA GAITAN

November 3, 1937 – August 11, 2017

Hortencia Gaitan, passed into eternal rest on August 11th at the age of 79.

Hortencia was a unique and caring individual, who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 11, 2017

ESDRAS VAZQUEZ

March 29, 1934 – August 11, 2017

Esdras Vazquez, 83, entered into our Lord’s heavenly kingdom on Friday, August 11, 2017.

He was preceded in death by James Haynes Jr. and Ovidio Gutiérrez.

He is survived by his wife, Irma R.Vásquez; daughters, Patricia V. (Richard...

Aug 10, 2017

MARIA REYES MARTINEZ APRIL 3, 1966 – AUGUST 10, 2017

Un alma hermosa, fuerte, y querida entro al paraíso del Dios el día 10 de agosto del 2017 en el hospital de MD Anderson en Houston, Texas. A su lado estuvieron su fiel esposo, hijos y familiares. Su alma ya descansa de toda...

Aug 9, 2017

CHARLES B. DICKINSON, JR. JULY 27, 1937 – AUGUST 9, 2017

Mr. Charles B. Dickinson, Jr., 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at a local hospital. Mr. Charles Dickinson, Jr. was born in Laredo, Texas on July 27, 1937.

Charles was predeceased by his father Charles B. Dickinson; his brother William J. Dickinson;...

Aug 9, 2017

DAVID VELASQUEZ December 11, 1969 – August 09, 2017

David Velasquez, 47, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, August 09, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a kind and simple man with a great heart who loved to fish. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved...