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Local Obituaries For Laredo Texas & Webb County. 

Marco Antonio Cavazos

Marco Antonio Cavazos

Oct 5, 2017

Marco Antonio Cavazos, 48, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymundo Cavazos. Mr. Cavazos is survived by his children, Erika K. (Greg) Renteria, Jizelle M. Cavazos, Makayla J. Cavazos, Marco A. Cavazos, Jr.; mother, Juliana G. Cavazos; grandson, Darien R. De La Garza; brother, Reymundo (Elsa) Cavazos;...

Alfonso Garza

Alfonso Garza

Oct 3, 2017

Alfonso “Poncho” Garza, 97, passed away on Tuesday, October 03, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Garza was in the Army and fought in the World War II. He was a test driver for Uni-Royal for 20 plus years. Mr. Garza is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Maria Garza; siblings, Osvaldo Garza, Manuela Garza, San Juana Mickley, Alfredo...

Eloise Hodges

Eloise Hodges

Oct 2, 2017

Eloise Hodges, 50, loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. All who knew her remember her fire and grace evident in heart and soul. She was strong. A “warrior” as she often called herself, and that she was. She lived her life as she wanted. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death...

Gerardo Contreras

Gerardo Contreras

Sep 30, 2017

Gerardo “Jerry” Contreras, 49, left to meet his Creator on Saturday, September 30, 2017, having been surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Laredo, TX, to Placido and Esperanza Contreras. He was a 1986 graduate from Laredo’s United High School and one of its star basketball players. Jerry Lived in DeSoto, TX since 1989. Jerry recently retired as...

Vicente G. Gutierrez

Vicente G. Gutierrez

Sep 22, 2017

Vicente G. Gutierrez passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Laredo Texas. Vicente Gutierrez was born in Laredo, Texas on July 19, 1936. He began working as a teenager with the Alfredo Santos gas company for 15 years prior to joining the Hygeia Dairy Company (originally Knolle Dairy Farms) for the next 29 years. He retired in 1998 after...

Evangelina R. Gonzalez

Evangelina R. Gonzalez

Sep 20, 2017

Evangelia R. Gonzalez, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Gonzalez is preceded in death by her husband, Jose O Gonzalez Jr.; parents, Amando and Refugio Ramirez. She is survived by her daughter, Ana Luisa Gonzalez; grandchildren, Maegan Nicole Esparza, Vanessa Jaclyn Esparza, Agustin Esparza III, and Nathan Christian Gonzalez; siblings, Ernestina (Frank) Santos, Carolina...

Perry Gerard DuBose

Perry Gerard DuBose

Sep 16, 2017

Perry Gerard DuBose, 61, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. He is survived by his nephew, Juan (Cindy Valenciano) Lope; siblings, Cynthia (Ricardo) Gonzalez, Joe DuBose, Fred DuBose; grandnephews and grandnieces, Anthony Lope, Miguel Andres Flores, Giselle Lope, Paola Lope, Sebastian Lope; nieces, Olga (Jose) Lope, and Lissa (Jerrod) Lope. A cremation will be held at...

Victor D Gunnoe Jr.

Victor D Gunnoe Jr.

Sep 8, 2017

Victor D. Gunnoe, Jr. passed into eternity on September 8, 2017 at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor D. and Felipa Quiroz Gunnoe; wife, Teresa Torres Gunnoe; son, Michael Philip Gunnoe; brothers, Sydney Gunnoe and Andrew J. Gunnoe; and sister, Ollie Mae Gunnoe. Lovingly known by his family as “Beco”, he was born...

Julia America Montes

Julia America Montes

Aug 26, 2017

Julia America Montes Julia America Montes, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Laredo, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Montes was wife of the late Fire Chief, Alfredo Montes, Sr. She was a devoted mother of nine children and sixteen grandchildren. Mrs. Montes retired from Child Protective Services after 25 years and was the founder of...

Rosa E. Martinez

Rosa E. Martinez

Aug 24, 2017

Rosa E. Martinez, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 24, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was a caring, wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Servando and Dominga Espinoza. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Jose G. Martinez; children, Rocio E. Martinez and...

Yolanda Issa Salinas

Yolanda Issa Salinas

Aug 23, 2017

Yolanda Issa Salinas, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Salinas; siblings, Zeferino Espinoza, Jose Humberto Espinoza, Maria Elena Espinoza, and Juan N. Espinoza. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her sons: Roberto G. Salinas, Carlos (Suzie) Salinas; grandchildren, Ethan, Dylan, and Matthew Salinas; sister, Maria Rosalba Gutierrez...

Josefina S. Cortez

Josefina S. Cortez

Aug 23, 2017

Josefina S. Cortez Josefina S. Cortez, 98, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Santos and Reyes S. Tapia; husband, Bernardo L. Cortez, Sr.; sons, Bernardo S. Cortez, Jr., Arcadio Cortez, Javier Cortez; twin sister, Rosa B. Salinas; sister, Andrea Trevino. Mrs. Cortez is survived by her children,...

Maria Ramona Wirsching

Maria Ramona Wirsching

Aug 22, 2017

Maria Ramona Wirsching, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, in Austin, Texas, where she had lived with her daughter and family the last several years. A lifelong resident of Laredo, Mrs. Wirsching was born on September 27, 1924 to Geronimo Salinas and Cristina Arambula Salinas in Villaldama, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Mrs. Wirsching is preceded in death by her parents,...

Cliff C. Wilson

Cliff C. Wilson

Aug 21, 2017

On August 21, 2017, Cliff Cummings Wilson, age 85, passed away at Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Wilson was surrounded by his family as he passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord. Born January 12, 1932 in Barksdale, Texas to Lee Arthur Wilson and Emma Clara Cummings Wilson, Mr. Wilson graduated from Del Rio High School in...

Hector Antonio Saldaña

Hector Antonio Saldaña

Aug 20, 2017

Hector Antonio Saldaña, 91, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 20, 2017 in San Antonio, surrounded by his loving family. In his life, he was a cattle rancher, horseman, finance manager, U.S. Navy man, star high school athlete, record producer, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. The second generation Texan was born on July 30, 1926 in Nuevo Laredo,...

Leah Field Longoria

Leah Field Longoria

Aug 20, 2017

Leah Field Longoria passed away at her home on August 20, 2017 after a long illness. “Beba”, as she was known by her family, was born on July 24, 1917 in Brownsville Texas. She attended Villa Maria High School; a private school run by the Sisters of Incarnate Word where she was awarded a four year piano scholarship. Miss Longoria...

Jose M. Medellin

Jose M. Medellin

Aug 16, 2017

Jose M. Medellin, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Laredo. Texas. Mr. Medellin honorably served in the U.S Army. He worked for Uniroyal Goodrich for 20 years before his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents, Policarpio Medellin Jr. and Nieves B. Medellin; brother, Roberto Medellin; sister, Gloria Medellin. Mr. Medellin is survived by his...

Bertha P. Valdez

Bertha P. Valdez

Aug 7, 2017

Bertha E. Peña de Valdez, 98, Nane, as she was affectionately called, entered into eternal rest August 7, 2017, surrounded by her devoted and loving family. She was born to the late Vicente G. Peña and Alicia González de Peña, on September 26, 1918. Bertha was the last of the remaining prominent Peña Gonzalez families of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Mexico....

Dyla Gizelle Licon

Dyla Gizelle Licon

Aug 6, 2017

Dyla Gizelle Licon, 18 passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. Dyla graduated from LBJ High School and was getting ready to attend UTSA in San Antonio, Texas. She left her mark in this world with her talent of singing and intelligence within her life. Dyla’s presence may no longer be in existence within our daily lives...

Antonia J. Chaires

Antonia J. Chaires

Aug 5, 2017

Antonia J. Chaires, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Chaires is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Chaires; son, Rafael Chaires. She is survived by her children, Refugio Chaires, Juanita Chaires, Margarita Rodarte, Maria Simona (Gregorio) Pineda, Miguel (Josefina) Chaires, Jesus (Rosa) Chaires, Maria Antonia Chaires, Juana Chaires, Martin (Elizabeth) Chaires; sisters, Margarita...