Recent Obituaries
Oscar Omar Ramirez Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
OSCAR OMAR RAMIREZ JR.
Oscar Omar Ramirez Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Ramirez was born in Anahuac Nuevo Leon Mexico but had been a lifelong resident of Laredo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar O. Ramirez Sr. and...
Hilaria Garcia
Jan 27, 2026
HILARIA GARCIA
Mrs. Hilaria Garcia, 78, passed away in Donna, Texas on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Mrs. Garcia was born in Colombia , N.L., Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, of 44 years of marriage, Felix Garcia. Parents, Carlos De La...Anastacio Montiel Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
ANASTACIO MONTIEL JR.
Anastacio Montiel Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Mr. Montiel was born in Laredo, Texas and passed away in San Antonio, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio and Herlinda Montiel. Son-in-law, Charles W. Turner. Brother, Jose Luis Montiel. Great grandchildren, Isaac Armendarez and Vicente...Manuel Pompa Guevara
Jan 21, 2026
MANUEL "Squatty" POMPA GUEVARA
Manuel Pompa Guevara, 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Mr. Guevara was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, he served his community by serving with the Webb County Sheriffs office for many years. He was a 30 year veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean...
Elizabeth Soto Barrera
Jan 14, 2026
ELIZABETH SOTO BARRERA
Elizabeth Soto Barrera, 38, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Mrs. Barrera was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Sister, Guadalupe Soto Mancha.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ricardo Barrera....
Minerva Hernandez
Jan 14, 2026
MINERVA HERNANDEZ
Our beloved mother Minerva Hernandez was called by the Lord to her final resting place in heaven on January 14, 2026 with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Angelita Garcia of West Texas and was a lifetime resident of Laredo, Texas. Mine, as she was affectionately known, was...
Sylvia Pachuca
Jan 13, 2026
SYLVIA PACHUCA
Sylvia Pachuca entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 followig a courageous struggle with her health. Sylvia remained a source of positiveness, kindness, hope and grace. Her steadfast optimism and compassion touched the lives of all who had come to know her.
Born and raised in Laredo,...
Pedro Ernesto Meza
Jan 12, 2026
PEDRO ERNESTO MEZA
Pedro Ernesto Meza, 81, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.
Mr. Meza was born in Anahuac, N.L., Mexico and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres Gallegos Meza and Juanita Fabela. Spouse, Maria Meza. Brother, Angel Meza....
Cindy Janeth Castellanos Martinez
Jan 10, 2026
CINDY JANETH CASTELLANOS MARTINEZ
Cindy Janeth Castellanos Martinez, 44, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Ms. Martinez was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Mexico and had been a lifelong resident of Laredo.
She is preceded in death by her parents Isidro Castellanos and Catalina De La Cruz Castellanos...
Rosa Elva Acosta
Jan 10, 2026
ROSA ELVA ACOSTA
Our beloved mother Rosa Elva Acosta was called by the Lord to her final resting place in heaven on January 10, 2026 with family by her side at a San Antonio hospital. She was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and was a lifetime resident of Laredo, Texas. Rosa, was the co-owner for Holiday...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...Subscribe
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