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Local Obituaries For Laredo Texas & Webb County. 

Diana Isabel Gonzalez

Diana Isabel Gonzalez

Nov 21, 2017

Diana Isabel Gonzalez, 51, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. Ms. Gonzalez is preceded in death by her father, Luis Ambrosio Gonzalez. She is survived by her mother, Margarita V. Gonzalez, siblings,  Martha Margarita Gonzalez, Marianela Soledad (Rodolfo) Sanchez, Luis Ambrosio (Jackie) Gonzalez, Luis Alejandro Gonzalez; nieces, Alexandria Gonzalez, Paola I. Sanchez, Analee Gonzalez, Karina I....

Maria Del Socorro Velazquez

Maria Del Socorro Velazquez

Nov 20, 2017

Maria Del Socorro Velazquez, 66, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Velazquez is preceded in death by her parents, Hipolito Escobedo and Jacinta Escobedo; sisters, Gloria Parga, Maria Rosa Escobedo, Maria Elena Camacho, and Maria Teresa Robles; granddaughter, Dannah Jannelle Cortez; nephew, Salvador Rodríguez, Sr.; niece, Martha L. Jimenez. She is survived by her husband,...

Dr. Sigifredo Pérez Carmona

Dr. Sigifredo Pérez Carmona

Nov 13, 2017

Dr. Sigifredo Pérez Carmona, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, father-in-law, friend, uncle, and respected doctor and philanthropist, passed away on November 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Pérez is survived by his wife Dr. Evelia N. Pérez, with whom he enjoyed 55 happy years of marriage, and their children Edna Laura Pérez (son-in-law Miguel Rodriguez Marxuach), Sigifredo Pérez...

Manuel "El Gallo" Arzamendi

Manuel "El Gallo" Arzamendi

Oct 31, 2017

Manuel “El Gallo” Arzamendi, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, in Laredo, Texas surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Arzamendi worked at Webb County as an expediting purchasing clerk for 22 years. He was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Society of San Luis Rey Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Arzamendi is...

Francisco A. Diaz

Francisco A. Diaz

Oct 26, 2017

Francisco A. Diaz, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Diaz is preceded in death by his parents, Angel and Enriqueta R. Diaz. He is survived by his wife, Rosa A Diaz; children, Angel Enrique Diaz, Luz Enriqueta Diaz, Elias Francisco (Jennifer) Diaz, Aminta Betsabe (Ambrosio) Lerma Jr.; granddaughter, Layla Xiomara Diaz; siblings, Luz Díaz,...

Odie Arambula

Odie Arambula

Oct 19, 2017

Odilon “Odie” Arambula, newspaper and humanitarian legend, passed away at his home October 19 in the morning surrounded by his family and loved ones. He died from complications related to pancreatic cancer at age 82. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our father,” Little Mavis and Little Odie stated. “His decades of inspired leadership and humanitarian efforts will forever...

Sanjuana Ponce

Sanjuana Ponce

Oct 16, 2017

Sanjuana Ponce, 81, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fabian and Severita Ponce; siblings, Filomena Ponce Vela, Joaquin Ponce, Lucio Ponce, Agustina (Raul) Peña, Brigido Gonzalez; infant children, Guadalupe, Juan, and Matias Ponce; and brother in law, Jose Tito Vela....

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,...