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Local Obituaries For Laredo Texas & Webb County. 

Ramona T. Ledezma

Ramona T. Ledezma

Apr 2, 2021

Ramona Ledezma entered the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She received her crown on Friday, April 2nd, 2021, in Round Rock, Texas.  Ramona was born July 12, 1929.

At an early age, she learned to sew. She became a proficient seamstress. Sewing and creating custom clothing and textile masterpieces would become a lifelong passion for Ramona. She...

Cesar J. Molina

Cesar J. Molina

Mar 31, 2021

Cesar J. Molina, 87, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

He was a graduate of Martin High School and Texas A & I University in Kingsville.  Mr. Molina was a Korean War veteran and a 26-year employee of the Texas Department of Human Services. In addition, he served as a member of the Laredo...

Gudelia Martinez

Gudelia Martinez

Mar 30, 2021

Gudelia Martinez, 93, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Martinez born in Rio Grande City, Texas, and a lifetime resident of Laredo, was a devout Catholic and member of the Hijas de Maria, Catholic Daughters of America, and San Franciscanas.

Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years,...

Maria Guadalupe Nava

Maria Guadalupe Nava

Mar 21, 2021

Maria Guadalupe Nava, 68, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

"Mom, I still see your face before me, your voice I long to hear... I miss and love you dearly. God knows I wish, you were here. Tears fall freely from my eyes like a river, filled with grief... My only comfort now is...

Roberto C Gonzalez Jr.

Roberto C Gonzalez Jr.

Mar 9, 2021

Roberto C. Gonzalez, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Laredo, Texas.

Roberto, known as Beto to his family and close friends, was a beloved husband to Diana for 54 years. He was in a leadership role upon his retirement from Union Pacific Railroad and served in the Army National Guard at a young age. He enjoyed spending...

Martin Raul Pedraza

Martin Raul Pedraza

Mar 9, 2021

Martin Raul Pedraza, 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Pedraza is preceded in death by his parents, Baltazar and Antonia Pedraza; son, Jose (Natalia+) Layton; siblings, Vicenta (Jacobo) Salazar and Leonor (Juan) Salazar; and his first wife, Clara Pedraza.

He is survived by his wife, Noemi Pedraza; children, Norma Meza, Martin Pedraza...

Guadalupe Carranza

Guadalupe Carranza

Mar 7, 2021

Mrs. Guadalupe Carranza passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Carranza and Margarita Carranza; son, Juan Hernandez brother, Antonio (Consuelo) Carranza; sister, Socorro C. Perez; great-granddaughter, Zoe Lee Pressas.

Mrs. Carranza is survived by her daughters, Maria Elena (Margarito) Garcia, Celia (Francisco)...

Elva Nilda González

Elva Nilda González

Mar 6, 2021

Elva Nilda González, 80, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Miss González is preceded in death by her parents, Anastacio González and María de la Luz R. de González; siblings, María Trinidad, Jesús, Gloria Irma, Ing. Anastacio, C.P.A. Maricela, María de la Luz; and brother-in-law, Serapio Garza.

Left to cherish her memory is her...

Antonieta Elizabet Tellander

Antonieta Elizabet Tellander

Mar 5, 2021

Antonieta Elizabet Tellander, 72, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

She attended and graduated from the University of California in San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Dictation in French. She was also a devout catholic and taught catechism at St. Patricks Catholic Church.

Ms. Tellander is preceded in death by her parents, Frederik...

Abel Reyes Jr.

Abel Reyes Jr.

Feb 26, 2021

Abel Reyes Jr., 73, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 26, 2021, in Laredo, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.

In 1967 he volunteered with the Army and served as SGT/SP5 in Vietnam as a Combat Medic in

1968-1969 and continued his service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. In 1974 moved to Laredo from San Antonio...

Felicitas Martinez Cortes

Felicitas Martinez Cortes

Feb 25, 2021

2 Timoteo 4:7-8

He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera, he guardado la fe. Por lo demás, me está guardada la corona de justicia, la cual me dará el Señor, juez justo, en aquel día; y no solo á mí, sino también á todos los que aman su venida.

 

Felicitas Martinez Cortes, 105, passed away on Thursday,...

Rodolfo Soliz

Rodolfo Soliz

Feb 23, 2021

Rodolfo Soliz, 73, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

He enjoyed his time working for Sames Ford “Texas Oldest Dealership” and retired after more than 25 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend that will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Soliz is preceded in death...

Lucy L. Villarreal

Lucy L. Villarreal

Feb 22, 2021

Lucy L. Villarreal, 93, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 22, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Born to Steve and Luz Litman on January 03, 1928, she was the 5th of 11 children.  After graduating from Martin High School class of ‘46, she worked as an operator for Southwestern Bell telephone company.  She was happily married to Nicandro Villarreal Jr....

Marisela G. Valdez

Marisela G. Valdez

Feb 18, 2021

Marisela G. Valdez, 63, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 18, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Valdez is preceded in death by her father, Santos Gonzalez.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Ashley Marie De Anda (Benjamin Humberto) Treviño; granddaughter, Elena Catalina Treviño; mother, Maria Luisa Palacios Gonzalez; and siblings, Santos (Patsy) Gonzalez and Ivan (Juanita) Gonzalez....

Gilberto Garcia Sr.

Gilberto Garcia Sr.

Feb 16, 2021

Gilberto Garcia Sr., 93, passed from this life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. His family and friends will remember him as a kind, noble, and gentle-hearted person.

Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Carmen T. Garcia, and his beloved wife, Elvia Garza Garcia.

Gilberto Garcia Sr. was born August 8, 1927,...

George Allen Newsome Sr.

George Allen Newsome Sr.

Feb 7, 2021

George Allen Newsome, 71, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Sylvia Villarreal Newsome, 71, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

George Allen Newsome Sr. served for the United States Armed Forces and a Vietnam War Veteran. He served honorably and was awarded several medals for his bravery. He was...

Veronica Patricia Gonzalez

Veronica Patricia Gonzalez

Feb 4, 2021

Veronica Patricia Gonzalez 68, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Thursday, February 4th , 2021.

Veronica Patricia Gonzalez was born in Laredo Texas on November 17th 1952 to Jesus M Sanchez “Chuy”  and Graciela Gobea Sanchez. Veronica grew up in Laredo with her older sister Venola DeBonis and younger brother Jesus Sanchez Jr.  She attended Mary Help of...

Leopoldo F. Rodriguez Sr.

Leopoldo F. Rodriguez Sr.

Feb 4, 2021

Leopoldo F. Rodriguez Sr., passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Mr. Rodriguez lived a full and beautiful life. He worked for Richters for many years and was known to all as “Polo”.

He enjoyed ballroom dancing to the orchestra sounds with the love of his life “Nina”. Both enjoyed traveling after their retirement.

Polo is preceded in death by...

Naomi B. Saldaña

Naomi B. Saldaña

Feb 1, 2021

Naomi B. Saldaña entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 1, 2021, in Laredo, Texas at the age of 96.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Francisco J. Saldaña; by her parents, Armando G. Barrera and Clara Dickinson Barrera; and three brothers, Armando G. (Frances+) Barrera, Carlos D.  (Bertha+) Barrera and Anthony B.  (Sylvia+) Barrera.

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Fernando Daniel Cuellar

Fernando Daniel Cuellar

Jan 27, 2021

Fernando D. Cuellar of Laredo, Texas passed away on January 27, 2021.  Fernando was loved and will be missed by his wife Angela, daughter Rebecca Cuellar-Notzon, son in law Randy Notzon, grandchildren Ella and Abby Notzon, brother Carlos Cuellar and sister in law Angela Guerra Cuellar.  Fernando was best known for his distinguished military career and life of service above...