Current Obituaries for Laredo, Texas

Sep 29, 2017

YOLANDA V. KAZEN

Yolanda V. Kazen respected wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Friday September 29, 2017 at the age of 83.

Mrs. Kazen was an educator at Central and J.C. Martin Elementary Schools where she was a classroom and Special Ed. teacher whose loving and caring nature touched the hearts...

Sep 28, 2017

ADOLFO LAUREL JR.

March 31, 1930 – September 28, 2017

Mr. Adolfo Laurel Jr. passed peacefully into the presence of our Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 87.

Mr. Laurel was a Corp. in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

Sep 28, 2017

SAMIR PHILLIP WEHBE

September 12, 1947 – September 28, 2017

Samir Phillip Wehbe, 70, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 28, 2017.

He is survived by his wife: Blanca E. Wehbe; step-sons, Michael, Patrick A., Tomas; daughters, Linda Whitarce, Angelina Houghton, Anna Wehbe, Michelle Wehbe; siblings, Sam Webe,...

Sep 24, 2017

LILIA ELSA BALLESTEROS

Lilia Elsa Ballesteros entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 24, 2017.

Lilia is a native Laredoan and a proud Texan. She enjoyed following sports, cooking, working in her yard, and traveling. She visited all 50 states and many national parks.

She is preceded in death by her...

Sep 21, 2017

Guillermo Arellano, 88, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Thursday, September 21, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bertha Arellano.

Left to cherish his memory are his adored children, Guillermo (Guadalupe) Arellano, Jr., Martha (Jose Luis) Medina, Sergio (Laura) Arellano, Nora E. Alcorta, Hector (America) Arellano, and Gerardo (Edna)...

Sep 16, 2017

JAVIER ALBERTO LIRA JANUARY 30, 1965 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Javier Alberto Lira, 52, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Javier Lira is preceded in death by his father Benito Lira.

He is survived by his wife Maria Teresa Johnson; his son, Javier (Judy Lynn) Lira, Jr., his extended children,...

Sep 15, 2017

DAHLIA YVETTE VILLARREAL JUNE 1, 1989 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dahlia Yvette Villarreal, 28, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 15, 2017.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 5 to 9 in the evening at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez; a Rosary will be recited at...

Sep 13, 2017

ALBERTO PACHO August 24, 1968-September 13, 2017 Alberto Pacho, 49, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Pacho graduate from Cigarroa High School in 1989. From there he became very active in numerous political campaigns. He loved to help different kind of causes that were in need....

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...