Recent Obituaries
Maria Antonieta Cruz
Jul 13, 2026
Maria Antonieta "Toni" Cruz
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased officiated by Rev. Deacon Fuentes will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin departing the funeral home chapel on Tuesday,...
Maria Elena Lopez
Jul 13, 2026
MARIA ELENA LOPEZ
Obituary Pending
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be officiated at 7:00 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Funeral Chapels located at 800 Boston St. and San Bernardo Ave. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 in the Hernandez,...
Maria Enedina Torres
Jul 11, 2026
MARIA ENEDINA TORRES
Maria Enedina Torres passed away on July 11, 2026.
Mrs. Torres was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose Torres, who passed away on July 13, 1988.Mother, Juanita Perez.Father, Pedro Lopez.Siblings, Marcelino Perez, Ramon Perez, Adan Lopez and Guadalupe Zamora.
She is survived by...
Beatriz R. Bernal
Jul 11, 2026
BEATRIZ R. BERNAL
Beatriz R. Bernal, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.
Mrs. Bernal was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a lifelong resident.She is preceded in death by her parents, Luciano and Beatriz Rangel.Spouse, Porfirio Bernal Jr.Brothers, Arturo Rangel and Walter Baisley.Sister, Elena Pena.Son-in-law, Josue Flores.
She is survived by her children, Patricia B. Flores (Tomas...
Magdaleno Reyes
Jul 11, 2026
MAGDALENO REYES
Magdaleno Reyes, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Laredo, Texas.
Mr. Reyes was born in Columbia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had been a longlife resident of Laredo, Texas.He is preceded in death by his parents, Porfirio and Jovita Reyes.Spouse, Dora E. Reyes.Daughter, Nora Alicia Reyes.Brothers, Jose Angel Reyes, Roberto Reyes and Eduardo Reyes.Sisters, Rosa Elia Hernandez, Ernestina...
Hortencia G. Garcia
Jul 6, 2026
Hortencia G. Garcia, 90, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Mrs. Garcia was born in Monterrey, Mexico and was a long life resident of Laredo, Texas.
She is survived by her children, Hortencia Vargas and Delia Valdes.
Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Also surviving her are numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of Hernandez, Lopez and...
Alfredo Leal
Jul 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Alfredo Leal
Alfredo Leal was born on July 19, 1936 in Laredo, Texas, and passed away on July 3, 2026 at the age of 89.
Alfredo was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Celestina and Merced Leal; his sisters, Francisca Hernandez, Elena Sanchez, Belen Padilla; and his brothers, Ernesto Leal and Daniel Leal.
He is survived by his...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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