Recent Obituaries

Paula E. Santos

Paula E. Santos

Jan 10, 2026

PAULA E. SANTOS

Paula E. Santos, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Santos was born in Sabinas, Hidalgo, N. L. Mexico and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fernando Santos. Son-in-law, Guadalupe Villarreal. Grandson, Ruben Villarreal.

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Maria P. Gonzalez

Maria P. Gonzalez

Jan 10, 2026

MARIA P. GONZALEZ

Maria P. Gonzalez, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Hebbronville, Texas and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roque and Herminia Perez. Spouse,Ismael Gonzalez Sr. Son, Ramon Trinidad Garza III. Also...

Lorenzo Estrada

Lorenzo Estrada

Jan 9, 2026

LORENZO ESTRADA

Mr. Lorenzo Estrada, 84, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Mr. Estrada was born in Agujitas, Coahuila, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fabian Estrada and Francisca Estrada. Mothers of his children, Maria Ofelia Estrada and Ameli B. Villarreal....

Jesus Aristeo Canales

Jesus Aristeo Canales

Jan 9, 2026

JESUS ARISTEO CANALES

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

He is preceded in death by his father, Aristeo Canales. Sister, Sylvia Canales. He is survived by his mother, Esperanza Canales. Siblings, San Juanita Garcia, Jorge (Amelia) Canales, Gabriela (Emilio) Diaz, Fernando (Gloria) Canales and Carolina (Oscar) Rodriguez.

Also  surviving...

Mario Alberto Rodriguez

Mario Alberto Rodriguez

Jan 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mario Alberto Rodriguez May 1, 1964 – January 7, 2026

Mario Alberto Rodriguez passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on May 1, 1964, in Laredo, Texas, Mario was a proud graduate of Martin High School and later attended Laredo College. Soon after, he began a...

Mrs. Guadalupe Alvarez

Mrs. Guadalupe Alvarez

Jan 6, 2026

MRS. GUADALUPE ALVAREZ

Mrs. Guadalupe Alvarez, 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Mrs. Alvarez was born in Aguas Calientes, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Felix Torres and Altagracia Rangel. Her beloved husband, Salvador Alvarez Sr. Daughter, Maria A. Tellez....

Janet Ruth Dewaal

Janet Ruth Dewaal

Jan 4, 2026

JANET RUTH DEWAAL

Janet Ruth DeWaal (Vander Zee)—known to everyone as Janet DeWaal—passed peacefully in Laredo, Texas, after a long journey with Alzheimer's on January 4, 2026. She was 88. Janet was born December 1, 1937, in Rochester, New York, and she lived a life that was both grounded and remarkably wide: many homes, many communities, and...

Manuel Chapa Jr.

Manuel Chapa Jr.

Dec 30, 2025

MANUEL CHAPA JR.

Manuel Chapa Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Mr. Chapa was born in Laredo, Texas and was a long life resident of Mission, Texas.

He is preceded in death by parents, Manuel F. and Marianela Chapa Sr. Son, Manuel Chapa III. Brothers, Carlos V. Chapa and Agapito...

Armandina Garza

Armandina Garza

Dec 30, 2025

ARMANDINA GARZA

Mrs. Armandina Garza, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Mrs. Garza was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Jesus Flores and Maria Cenovia Balandran de Flores. Husband, Armando Garza , of 48 years...

Maria D. Pineda

Maria D. Pineda

Dec 28, 2025

MARIA D. PINEDA

December 02, 1935 ~ December 28, 2025

Maria D. Pineda, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Mrs. Pineda was born in Lampazos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro Ramirez and Maria Anita...

Celestino Herrera

Celestino Herrera

Dec 27, 2025

CELESTINO HERREA

Mr. Celestino Herrera, 99, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Mr. Herrera was born in San Angelo, Texas and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosalio Arce Herrera and Maria Victoriana Segovia. His beloved wife, Guadalupe M. Herrera. Son, Juan Carlos...

Mrs. Guadalupe Graciela Garza

Mrs. Guadalupe Graciela Garza

Dec 26, 2025

MRS. GUADALUPE GRACIELA GARZA

Mrs. Guadalupe Graciela Garza, 73, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.

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

She is preceded in death by her sisters, Margarita Rodriguez, Elma Harell, Nora Thibeault and Clementina Peters. Brothers, Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. and Romero Rodriguez. She is...

Carmen Gonzalez

Carmen Gonzalez

Dec 26, 2025

Carmen Gonzalez 4/27/1943- 12/26/2025

Carmen Gonzalez, 82, entered eternal rest on Friday December 26, 2025.

Mrs. Gonzalez was born Candela, Coahuila and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.

She was preceded in death by parents, Juan Crisostomo and Maria Bernardina Gonzalez. Brothers Guillermo,Juan, Ancieto, Rodolfo Gonzalez.

She is survived...

Ramona Garcia

Ramona Garcia

Dec 25, 2025

RAMONA GARCIA

Ramona Garcia, 80, passed Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Garcia was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Mexico and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vicente Garcia and Josefina Ahumada. Son, Edgar Francisco Garcia. Sisters, Vilma Leal Ahumada and Georgina...

Jose Chris Reyes

Jose Chris Reyes

Dec 22, 2025

JOSE CHRIS REYES March 30, 1979 - December 22, 2025 It is with profound sadness to announce the untimely passing of Jose Chris Reyes. He was a proud graduate of J.W. Nixon School, Class of 1998. He worked with the united Independent School District under the Support Services Department for 19 years. He was a very caring, compassionate and loving...

Frances C. Laurel

Frances C. Laurel

Dec 17, 2025

FRANCES C. LAUREL

Frances Elizabeth Chamberlain Laurel June 7, 1945 – December 17, 2025

We kindly invite family and friends to celebrate the life of Frances Elizabeth Chamberlain Laurel, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on Friday, January 2, 2026. Frances passed peacefully in her sleep, embraced by God's grace. She lived 80 full and...

Miguel Bernal Jr.

Miguel Bernal Jr.

Dec 14, 2025

MIGUEL BERNAL JR.

Miguel Bernal Jr., 67, suddenly went to heaven on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Mr. Bernal was born in Laredo, Texas and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Martin High School and received his associates degree from Laredo College. A Navy Veteran, he served his country faithfully and honorably. He loved talking...

Juan Angel Hernandez

Juan Angel Hernandez

Dec 4, 2025

JUAN ANGEL HERNANDEZ

Juan Angel Hernandez, 73, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Hernandez was born and raised in Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo T. and Paula V. Hernandez and by his brothers, Armando Hernandez, Fernando Hernandez and Eduardo Hernandez.

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Alicia M. Rodriguez

Alicia M. Rodriguez

Dec 3, 2025

ALICIA M. RODRIGUEZ

Alicia M. Rodriguez,78, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a lifelong resident. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Concepcion Muraira. Spouse, Ramiro Rodriguez. Sisters, Elsa Arizola and Maria Elena Ramirez. Brothers, Hector Jesus Muraira...

Juan Guadalupe Villarreal

Juan Guadalupe Villarreal

Dec 2, 2025

JUAN GUADALUPE VILLARREAL

Juan Guadalupe Villarreal "La Burra" was born in Laredo, Texas on January 28,1948. He lived in Laredo all of his life. Juan was the life of the party. He loved to dance and was well known for his "alaridos" in his younger years. He was a cancer survivor. He worked as a construction worker...

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