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Local Obituaries For Laredo Texas & Webb County. 

Efren Ramiro Rangel

Efren Ramiro Rangel

Mar 20, 2013

Efren Ramiro Rangel Sr. rode off into the sunset on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 surrounded by his bountiful, loving family. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Rangel retired from the United States Postal Service after many years of being a letter carrier. His love of the rodeo, ranch life and the outdoors was...

Roldan Chavez Jr.

Roldan Chavez Jr.

Mar 20, 2013

Remembrance “Remember, I am with you always, until the end of time.” Matthew 28:20 Immortality “Come to me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you my heart.” Matthew 11 Roldán Chavez, Jr., eldest child of Roldán Chávez, Sr., and Amelia Lopez Chávez, left this earth in search of eternal rest on Wednesday, March 20,...

Joe W. Kirkpatrick

Joe W. Kirkpatrick

Mar 16, 2013

Joe W. Kirkpatrick passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Joe W. Kirkpatrick was born in Ivanhoe, Texas on December 31, 1921. A World War II Veteran, Joe served in the 36th Infantry Division, Reconnaissance Troops. He participated in the battles of Naples-Foggia, Rome Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and the invasions at Salerno and Anzio....

Graciano Garcia

Graciano Garcia

Mar 16, 2013

Graciano F. Garcia Graciano F. Garcia passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Graciano F. Garcia was born on March 19, 1931 in Candela Coahuila, Mexico. He worked with United Independent School District for 13 years. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation...

Carmen Morales

Carmen Morales

Mar 14, 2013

A visitation will be held in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Hortencia Martinez

Hortencia Martinez

Mar 13, 2013

Hortencia “Mita” Martinez Hortencia Martinez, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Laredo, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her loving husband, Antonio Martinez. She is survived by her children, Antonio (Rossy) Martinez Jr., Patricia M. (Roberto Salinas) Ramos, Veronica (Armando) Hernandez, Frances (Arturo) Perez, Roel Martinez, Lizbeth (Ram Zapata) Martinez...

Marilu Flores Gruben

Marilu Flores Gruben

Mar 12, 2013

Marilu Flores Gruben passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Artist, teacher, wife, mother, comic poet, humane philosopher, generous collaborator, unsentimental embracer of life’s finer madnesses, and—since the age of 18—a student of what she herself called “all the different ways of seeing,” Marilu Flores Gruben passed away on March 12th, 2013. Born in Laredo in 1944,...

Belia Sanchez Johnson

Belia Sanchez Johnson

Mar 11, 2013

Belia Sanchez Johnson Our beloved mother Belia Sanchez Johnson, 84, of Laredo, passed away March 11, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Belia was born in Laredo to San Juanita R. and Librado Abad Sanchez on December 27, 1928. Belia graduated in 1948 from Southern Business College, graduated in 1953 from The Falk’s School of Photography, graduated from Laredo Junior College...

Teresa Martinez Rodriguez

Teresa Martinez Rodriguez

Mar 7, 2013

Teresa Martinez Rodriguez Teresa Martinez Rodriguez, 95, passed away on March 7, 2013. She was devoted to her faith, family, and community and was an enthusiastic friend to many in South Texas.Teresa was raised on her father’s ranch in Zapata County and was a proud 1939 graduate of Martin High School. She met her husband, Tomás, in downtown Laredo while...

Feliz S. Adams

Feliz S. Adams

Mar 6, 2013

Feliz S. Adams Mrs. Feliz S. Adams, 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Laredo, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Encinal, Texas on June 19, 1915 to Manuel and Ramona Soto. Mrs. Adams lived in Laredo, Texas for over 50 years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will...

Jacob Lowell Ivey

Jacob Lowell Ivey

Mar 5, 2013

Jacob Lowell Ivey “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.” 2nd Timothy...

Amanda Gutierrez Rash

Amanda Gutierrez Rash

Mar 3, 2013

Amanda Gutierrez Rash Amanda Gutierrez Rash died peacefully on March 3, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Born on July 24, 1912, she was 100 years old. It was the custom a century ago that young women go to their mother's home to give birth to their children. So it was that her mother went to Guerrero (Viejo), Tamaulipas, Mexico, where Amanda...

Maria E. Neira

Maria E. Neira

Mar 1, 2013

Maria E. Neira passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Neira was a loving mother of three children. She worked with U.I.S.D. at Clark Elementary School for 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Neira is preceded in...

Marta C. Pena

Marta C. Pena

Feb 28, 2013

Marta C. Peña (b. July 29, 1934) was called to be with God on February 28, 2013. She was a life-long resident of Laredo, Texas and she attended Martin High School where she met her high school sweetheart, local attorney Oscar J. Peña, Sr.. They married and had three children, Oscar J. Peña, Jr., David Peña and Marta Montemayor (Jose...

Leandro De La Fuente

Leandro De La Fuente

Feb 25, 2013

El Señor Leandro De La Fuente falleció a la edad de 84, el día lunes, 25 de febrero del 2013 en la ciudad de Laredo, Texas. Nuestro Padre fue un gran hombre que nos deja con muchas memorias felices y amadas. Nos enseñó lo que es una familia. Con su música nos expresaba su amor hacia nuestra madre y en...

Baldemar Gallardo

Baldemar Gallardo

Feb 24, 2013

Baldemar Gallardo Baldemar Gallardo, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Laredo, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lampazos, Mexico in 1925 and raised in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, he lived most of his life in Laredo, Texas, where he dedicated himself to his family and working in the construction business. Mr. Gallardo was a great provider,...

Oscar M. Sanchez

Oscar M. Sanchez

Feb 22, 2013

A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church.

Arturo Gutierrez

Arturo Gutierrez

Feb 21, 2013

Arturo Gutierrez, 92, passed away on Thursday February 21, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family and loved ones. Mr. Gutierrez began his career with L.I.S.D. as an Assistant Principal and later became a Director of the Migrant Program. He later became Principal and retired after 45 years. His community involvement included the Lulac Council #12 where he held...

Cleotilde Segura

Cleotilde Segura

Feb 16, 2013

Cleotilde “Coty” Segura, 87, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Ms. Segura was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was very active in the community serving her church, volunteering, and helping those in need. Her strong work ethic came with a ready smile, very cheerful disposition and positive attitude. She will...

Ramon Castaneda

Ramon Castaneda

Feb 4, 2013

Ramon Castañeda Ramon Castañeda, 85, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Born in Laredo, Texas in 1927, he graduated from Martin High School and later Laredo Junior College in 1950 with an Associate’s degree of Arts in Business Administration. He proudly served his country in the Navy during World War II and later began his career...

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