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San Antonio, Texas Maria Luisa Medina 1948 — 2023 Maria Luisa Medina, age 75 was called home to the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by family. Maria was born in Laredo, Texas on January 14, 1948 to Teofilo and Fabiana Martinez. Left behind to cherish Maria's memory is her loving husband, Roman Medina; her daughter, Ana Luisa Medina; sons, Roman Medina Jr. and his wife, Venessa, and Roel Rene Medina and his wife, Trish; and her sister, Elva Davila and her husband, David. Maria is also survived by her grandchildren, Ava Nessa Medina, Roman Jude Medina, and Emma Medina; and her furbabies, Bailey and Zoey. Maria is greeted in Heaven by her father, Teofilo Martinez; mother, Fabiana Martinez; sister, Gloria...

Premont, Texas Eva Elena Perez 2018 — 2023 Our beloved daughter, Eva Elena Perez, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born on May 25, 2018 to Ernest Perez and Alyssa Maria Perez and was the younger sister of Amalia Linda. Although Eva was only five years old, her personality shined through brighter than all the colors of the rainbow. She had a contagious smile and never met a stranger; she loved making new friends. She was the definition of a "girl's girl" and loved everything and anything sparkly. She loved playing dress-up, putting on makeup, and of course, walking in high heels. She was her parent's world and her family's pride and joy. She had BIG love for her bestfriends, big sissy Amalia, and...

Pasadena, Texas Alfonso Castaneda, Jr 1929 — 2023 Alfonso Castaneda Jr., age 93 of Pasadena, passed away on 8/9/2023. He was born in San Antonio, TX on 10/15/1929 to Alfonso Castaneda Sr. and Concepcion Castaneda. He was married to Sara Lilia Castaneda for 71 years. Alfonso Castaneda Jr. worked for the U.S Military and Jack Roach Ford, Houston for 23 years. He was a member of American Legion and had a passion for travel, movies, and dining out. He was preceded in death by Alfonso Castaneda Sr., father, Concepcion Castaneda, mother, Mary Rodriguez, sister, Tana Quintanilla, sister, Alfonso Castaneda ?, grandson. He is survived by Lilia Castaneda, wife, Maria 'Connie' Baggerley (Alan), Alfonso Castaneda ? (Blanca), son, Rudy...

Texas City, Texas Joseph Arthur Pelto 1951 — 2023 Joseph Arthur Pelto, age 71, resident of Texas City, passed from this life on March 11th, 2023. Joseph was born on April 13th, 1951 to parents Signe and George Pelto in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from Tulane University, and in addition to obtaining a Master's Degree in History at Baylor University, Joseph proudly served in the Army for 23 years in the Corps of Engineers achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He then led the JROTC department at Cigarroa High School in Laredo, Texas for 16 years. Notably, Joseph was an ordained pastor and servant of the Word who dutifully spread the Word of our Lord to numerous congregations across Texas and in New Mexico. Born with a...

McAllen, Texas Gloria Estella Cruz Best 1933 — 2022 Gloria Estella Cruz Best, born November 28, 1933 in Laredo, TX, was called Home to our Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She began teaching high school and then elementary at the young age of 17, and continued to do so until becoming a realtor after moving to McAllen in 1980. Gloria was focused on serving God and family. Born in Laredo, TX, Gloria had the opportunity to live in several states while her husband served in the Air Force. She loved Jesus, her family, tennis, the Spurs, and the Cowboys. Active in church for the better part of a century, Gloria truly was a woman of God. Gloria was a wonderful wife to her husband Herb. Together for almost 70 years, they raised three sons,...

Pharr, Texas Kishore T. Mansinghani 1947 — 2022 Kishore Tulsidas Mansinghani passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 11, 2022. It is with great sadness that his wife, Shanu and children share the news that their dear father and husband fought a brave battle against cancer and now joins his father, Tulsidas in eternal peace. Kish first came to the United States, in the mid 1960's, where he started a family in Montana and had his first two children, Tony and Jaymi Marie Mansinghani. Then, Kish started his family life in Laredo in the early 80s and quickly became a prominent business leader in the community. He and his wife opened their first business, La Fabrica de Oro, and made a successful life for them and their children....

Hebbronville, Texas Gilberto Saldana Ybanez 1937 — 2022 LUKE 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Gilberto Saldana Ybanez, God's humble servant, passed away on Saturday night, August 27th, 2022, in Laredo, Texas and was welcomed into Our Lord's Kingdom. Gilberto was 85 years old and a lifelong resident of Hebbronville, Texas. Born on June 4th, 1937, Gilberto was a true believer in a firm handshake, being honest, polite and standing by your fellow man in their time of need. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He attended Hebbronville High School and was part of an outstanding football team that he always thought of and remembered as being friends. In 1972 he...

San Antonio, Texas Alvaro T. Garza 1940 — 2022 Judge Alvaro T. (Balo) Garza, age 81, passed away July 10, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. He was surrounded by his wife and immediate family as he went to be with his Lord and Savior. Balo is reunited in heaven with his children, Marleni Erica and Alvaro Rene. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, MariaElena (Nena), granddaughter Marleni Renae', and son Kevin, from a previous marriage. Daughter Valerie, son in law Bobby and children, Ella, Zophie, Zane and Analeya. Brothers Abelardo, Amando, Alberto and Arturo. Lastly, his dearest companion and faithful friend, Maximus Doggus, who stayed with him until his passing. Balo was born on November 11, 1940, in Laredo, Texas. He graduated...

Rock Hill, South Carolina Luz Rivas McDade 1929 — 2022 Mrs. Luz Elida Rivas McDade, 92, of Refugio, Texas, died at the Westminster Towers Health Center Thursday, June 30, 2022. Mrs. McDade was born in Refugio, Texas on July 24, 1929. She was the eldest of 4 children born to Mr. Nicolas Rivas and Librada Capistran Rivas. She was preceded in death in 2004 by her husband of 47 years, Charles Lewis McDade Jr., born in 1924 in Union, SC. Also preceding her in death were her third brother, Reynaldo Rivas (Karen); granddaughter, Brittany; great-grandson, CJ; and great-granddaughter, Jalene. Luz is survived by her four children, Carlos (Kathy), Lance (Robin), Clinton (Kelly) and Cathy (George); nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her...

Mission, Texas James Ridolfo, Sr. 1933 — 2022 The life of James Ridolfo, Sr. of Mission, TX, came to its finale when he fell asleep in death on June 25, 2022. James, Sr., or Jim, as he was known to his friends, was born in Manhattan, NY on July 28, 1933. He was educated at the Universidad de Guadalajara and was employed as a civil engineer with Petr?leos Mexicanos, supervising many industrial projects and pipelines throughout M?xico. In 1964, he met Norma King in Monterrey, M?xico. They were married for 40 years and went on to have 3 children. When he decided to change careers, he studied to become a certified financial advisor and stockbroker, establishing Knorr Financial Services. Later, he reinvented his career again, becoming a...

Hebbronville, Texas George Everitte Newman 1930 — 2022 George Everitte Newman November 12, 1930 - June 25, 2022 George Everitte Newman was called to rest by our Heavenly Father June 25, 2022. George was born on the Newman Ranch in La Salle County, Texas on November 12, 1930. George was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a veteran, civil servant, law enforcement officer, rancher, gardener, and advocate for education. George is proceeded in death by his wife Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Muldrow Newman and his parents George Burleson Newman and Mary Geraldine Lotspeich Newman. He is survived by his four caring daughters; Mary Antonette "Toni" (Eloy) Cantu, of Laredo, Elizabeth Louise (Mario) Martinez, of...

San Antonio, Texas Jesus "Chuy" Ricardo Ramos 1955 — 2022 Jesus Ricardo "Chuy" Ramos received his orders for Heavenly duty on June 5th, 2022 at the age of 67. Jesus was born and raised in Laredo Texas. He graduated High School in 1973 and started his walk-in life by enlisting in the United States Army. He became a Sergeant, Military Police Investigator, United States Army, CONUS and Overseas from 1973-1980. He returned to civilian life for a period of 2 years and started working for Homeland Security, Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) from 1982 to 2007 when he retired. Civilian life was never enough for Jesus he once again served his country through his commitment in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Embedded Sr. Law...

Corinth, MS Robbie Robuck West 1937 — 2022 Robbie Robuck West 84, passed away at Magnolia Hospital, Corinth Mississippi on April 19, 2022 She was born to Floyd Edwin Robuck and Mayme Caffey Robuck of Encinal Texas. She was married to husband Dave Moore West of Oakwood, Texas for 56 years at the time of his death on April, 24 2014. The Wests were longtime residents of the Laredo and the Encinal Texas area where Robbie worked for and retired from Mercy Hospital in administration after 42 distinguished years. She was a hard working and devoted wife, mother and grand/great grandmother. Her legacy is the special way she touched the lives of people in her life and loved making memories with her family. She is preceded in death by...

Nacogdoches Heberto Benavides Jr. 1939 — 2022 Heberto "Herbie" Benavides Jr., a resident of Nacogdoches, TX, passed away on March 22nd, 2022 at the age of 82 surrounded by family and the residents and caretakers he had come to love as family at the Arbor Assisted Living Center. Heberto is survived by his children; his daughter Sandra Collier (nee Benavides); Heberto Jerry (Treicy Soto) of Miami; his grandchildren; Nicole of College Station, TX; Esteban Joel, Renata, and Catalina Benavides-Soto of Miami, Florida; honorary brother Julian Del Valle of Laredo; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife Amparo (nee Barreda); parents Heberto Sr. and Alicia; son-in-law Ken Collier; brother Juan Agapito;...

San Antonio Gerardo Garcia 1956 — 2022 Gerardo "Gerry" Garcia passed away on February 28, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas with his family by his side. He was born in Laredo, Texas on December 26, 1956 to Celia Gonzalez and George H. Garcia. Gerry spent his entire carrer working for the Federal Government, which took him across the country to various locations. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking and baking for his friends and family. He was also an avid gardner and took great pride in caring for his plants and flowers. We are thankful that we were all able to love him and that he was able to share his love with us. Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, George H. Garcia and Celia Gonzalez; sister, Adriana...

San Antonio, Texas Sylvia M. Idrogo 1938 — 2022 Sylvia Micaela (Mickey) Garza Idrogo met her loving husband Samuel on God's celestial shore on February 1st of 2022 where they rejoiced in the presence of angels celebrating their reunion. Sylvia was born on January 7th of 1938 to Ricardo and Adela Garza in Laredo, Texas. She married Samuel Idrogo on January 25th of 1959 and they enjoyed nearly 58 years together until the passing of her husband in 2017. They were high school sweet hearts. Samuel and Sylvia raised 6 children and nurtured them with love, security and many wonderful childhood memories. Sylvia was known for her love and generosity to others. She was "Mom" by many and she never turned anyone away for a warm meal or a kind...

Alice, Texas Dale M. Short 1953 — 2021 Dale Short, age 68, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Laredo, Texas. Dale was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on January 11, 1953, to Bernard Lee Short and Katie Wier. Dale spent most of his young life growing up in New Mexico before moving to Texas. He graduated from Alice High School in 1971. After serving nine years in the United States Airforce he worked in the oil field supply business, and then went on to work in a medical supply unit. After an injury on the job Dale began his academic career by beginning classes at Odessa College. Once he graduated from Odessa College with an Associate's Degree in Art, he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art. Not wanting to stop...

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