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Juana L. Castillo

Juana L. Castillo

Jul 1, 2026

JUANA L. CASTILLO

Juana L. Castillo, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Mrs. Castillo was born in Laredo, Texas and was a lifelong resident.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Homero Luis Castillo.Parents, Pedro and Maria Luisa Lopez.Grandsons, David and Joel Fuentes.Sisters, Virginia Lopez, Refugia "Cuca" Quintana, Evangelina Lopez and Santos Lopez.Brothers, Daniel Lopez, Jose Morales, Cayetano Morales...

Tomas Rodriguez Gomez

Tomas Rodriguez Gomez

Jun 30, 2026

TOMAS RODRIGUEZ GOMEZ

Tomas Rodriguez Gomez, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Mr. Rodriguez was a loving father, devoted family man, and lifelong baseball enthusiast. In 1964, he proudly played professional baseball for the Diablos Rojos de Mexico in the Mexican Professional Baseball League. He was also a successful entrepneur who owned and operated Rodriguez Painting for many years. He...

Maria Luisa Orozco

Maria Luisa Orozco

Jun 27, 2026

MARIA LUISA OROZCO

Maria Luisa Orozco, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Orozco was born in San Antonio, Texas and had been a longlife resident of Laredo, Texas.She is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Catarina Orosco.Son, Angel Efren Gomez.Daughters, Blanquita and Elenita Gomez.Brothers, Arturo Marmolejo, Sergio Marmolejo, Salvador Marmolejo and Felipe Marmolejo.

She is...

Marco Antonio Flores

Marco Antonio Flores

Jun 26, 2026

Marco Antonio Flores

Marco Antonio Flores, 56, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Flores was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a lifelong resident.He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonides Flores, Jr. and Carol Pego Flores.

He is survived by his children, Marco Jose Flores, Carolina Brianne Flores, Anthony Jordan Flores and Daniella Alexa Flores.Fiance,...

Pedro “Pete” E. Villafranca

Pedro “Pete” E. Villafranca

Jun 25, 2026

PEDRO E. VILLAFRANCA

Pedro “Pete” Villafranca was born on September 3, 1946, in Crookston, Minnesota, and passed away on June 25, 2026, in Laredo, Texas.

During the seventy-nine years between his birth and passing, Pedro traveled the roads and highways of the country he loved so much, as a dedicated truck driver.

Pedro and the Villafranca’s traveled for a time to the farmlands...

Rosa Maria Curiel

Rosa Maria Curiel

Jun 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of

ROSA MARIA CURIEL

MARCH 31, 1938 - JUNE 24, 2026

With hearts filled with love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Rosa Maria Curiel, who entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on March 31, 1938, in Laredo, Texas, Rosa Maria was the beloved daughter of Arnulfo...

Amador Pichardo Jr.

Amador Pichardo Jr.

Jun 16, 2026

 AMADOR PICHRDO JR.

Amador Pichardo Jr., 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Mr. Pichardo was born in Laredo, Texas and was a lifelong resident.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Amador and Isabel Pichardo Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Elena Pichardo.

Children, Saul (Veronica) Pichardo and Cristina Pichardo.

Grandchildren, Paulina Pichardo  and Sara Pichardo.

Siblings, Emma (Jerry) Smith, Jose...

Juan Javier Tijerina

Juan Javier Tijerina

Jun 15, 2026

JUAN JAVIER TIJERINA

Mr. Juan Javier Tijerina, 56, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Mr. Tijerina was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Ernestina Tijerina.

Brother, Abel Martinez.

Sister, Guadalupe Tijerina.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 30 years of marriage, Maria Luisa Tijerina.

Son, Javier...

Diana I. Gonzalez

Diana I. Gonzalez

Jun 14, 2026

Diana I. Gonzalez 77, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and lived her life as a resident of Laredo, Texas. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Matamoros and Margarita Gonzalez and Sister, Maria Matamoros. 

She is survived by her loving husband, of 28 years of marriage, Jesus Gonzalez. She is...

Lilia Flores

Lilia Flores

Jun 11, 2026

LILIA FLORES

Lilia Flores, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Flores was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a lifelong resident.She is preceded in death by her parents, Fidel and Aurora Flores.Also brothers and sister.

She is survived by her loving spouse, of 50 years of marriage, Raul Flores Ibarra.Children, Moctezuma (Jessica) Flores and Xochitl (Carlos)...

Robert Jeffery Batey

Robert Jeffery Batey

Jun 10, 2026

Robert Jeffery Batey, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Mr. Batey was born in Alice, Texas and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Charles and Mary Frances Batey.

Son, Robert Fuller Batey.

Brother, Bruce Edward Batey.

Sister, Kathleen Betey.

Brother-in-Law, Larry Rutgers.

1st  wife, Andreas Cobos Batey.

Grandson, Andrew Jeremiah Hale.

He is survived by his...

Ramiro F. Garza

Ramiro F. Garza

Jun 7, 2026

Ramiro Garza August 3, 1947 - June 7, 2026

Ramiro F. Garza, 78, of Laredo, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Ramiro was born on August 3, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas to Josue and Maria Luisa Garza. He graduated from Harlandale High School in 1965 and served in the United States Air Force for four years.

Upon returning back home, Ramiro...

Braulio Martinez

Braulio Martinez

Jun 6, 2026

Braulio Martinez, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Mr. Martinez was born in Laredo, Texas and was a long life resident. He will be dearly remembered for his favorite Sayings, "Chipato" and "Dale Shine". He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herminio and Carmen Martinez.

Brothers, Herminio Martinez, and...

Guadalupe Heard

Guadalupe Heard

Jun 6, 2026

GUADALUPE HEARD

Mrs. Guadalupe Heard ,87, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 55 years of marriage Samuel Heard and by several sister.

She is survived by her children, Juan Rolando Heard (Alma), Oscar Javier Heard, Rosa Linda Velasquez (Carlos) and Samuel Heard Jr. (Maria).

Grandchildren, Juan Rolando Heard...

Brandy I. Walker

Brandy I. Walker

Jun 5, 2026

Brandy Ilene Walker, 47, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Mrs. Walker was born in Many, Louisiana and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Irma Hubertz.

She is survived by her loving husband, James C. Walker.

Children, Christopher (Gabriela) Walker, Jonas Walker, Warren (Kassandra Medina) Walker and Mayble Walker.

2 grandchildren, Melody...

Maria Primitiva Robles

Maria Primitiva Robles

Jun 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Primitiva Robles

Maria Primitiva Robles was born on March 25, 1927, in Jacona, Michoacán, Mexico, to Luis

Vega and Dorotea Acevedo. During the Cristero War in Mexico, her family relocated to Nuevo

Laredo, where she met the love of her life, Gregorio Robles, and married in 1943.

Together, Maria and Gregorio built a beautiful life and were blessed with...

Marc Anthony Sauceda

Marc Anthony Sauceda

Jun 1, 2026

Marc Anthony Sauceda, 24, of Laredo, Texas, and a resident of Portland, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Marc was born on September 20, 2001, in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from United HighSchool in 2020 and later attended Laredo College, where he earned his welding certification.

From an early age, Marc learned the trade of welding from his maternal grandfather...

Roberto Leonardo Ibarra Jr.

Roberto Leonardo Ibarra Jr.

May 31, 2026

Roberto Leonardo Ibarra Jr., 63, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Mr. Ibarra was born in Laredo, Texas and was a lifelong resident.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto Ibarra and Guadalupe Ibarra.

He is survived by his daughter, Yliana Ibarra (Adam Naranjo).

Grandson, Jax Naranjo.

Siblings, Gabriel (Nikkie) Ibarra and Monica (Jose) Campos.

Mother of his child, Martina Ibarra.

Also surviving him...

Maria Luisa Beltran

Maria Luisa Beltran

May 31, 2026

MARIA LUISA BELTRAN

Maria Luisa Beltran, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Beltran was born in Mexico City, Mexico and had been a longlife resident of Laredo, Texas.She is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Esperanza Ortiz.Spouse, Jesus Beltran.Daughter, Alma Castillo.

She is survived by her children, Esperanza Galvan, Rosa (Luis) Guerra, Bertha Beltran, Griselda...

Ascencion Campos

Ascencion Campos

May 29, 2026

ASCENCION CAMPOS

Ascencion Campos, 93, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Campos was born in San Rafael de Allende, Mexico and had been a longlife resident of Laredo, Texas.He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Maria de Jesus Campos.Spouse, Guadalupe Campos.Sons, Juan Ramon Campos, Francisco Campos and Jose Campos.Brothers, Felix Campos and Isidro Campos.Sisters,...

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