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Local Obituaries For Laredo Texas & Webb County. 

Caridad Trani Ajero

Caridad Trani Ajero

Feb 20, 2014

Caridad Trani Ajero Mrs. Caridad Trani Ajero, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is survived by her husband, Calixto Azul Ajero; son and daughter-in-law, Gil and Janet Ajero; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ernesto Ibarra Jr.; grandchildren, Andrei and Alia Ajero and Amanda, Bianca, and Ernesto Ibarra III. She is also survived...

Humberto Sanchez

Humberto Sanchez

Feb 17, 2014

TSgt. Humberto Sanchez Mr. Humberto Sanchez, 81, entered into eternal rest at his home on Monday, February 17, 2014. Humberto was born in Mirando, TX on September 7, 1932. He graduated from Mirando High School. Humberto married the love of his life, Maria Guadalupe, on September 5, 1950. They were married for 63 years. A veteran of the Korean War,...

Rafael Chairez

Rafael Chairez

Feb 15, 2014

Rafael Chairez Rafael Chairez, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Chairez is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Chairez. He is survived by his mother, Antonia Chairez; siblings, Maria de Jesus (Antonio) Rangel, Margarita (Rodolfo) Rodarte, Refugio Chairez, Juanita Chairez, Maria Simona (Gregorio) Pineda, Miguel (Josefina) Chairez, Jesus (Rosa) Chairez, Maria A. Chairez,...

Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez

Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez

Feb 11, 2014

Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez 1914-2014 You are free now and in the palm of God’s hand, let your spirit guide us and direct us toward God, reuniting us as a family in your new heavenly home. We dedicate our sorrows, anguish, pain and our prayers to our beloved Mother and Grandmother. Her family members preceding in death: spouse, Jose Santos Rodriguez;...

Francisco R Ledesma

Francisco R Ledesma

Feb 4, 2014

Francisco R. Ledesma Mr. Francisco R. Ledesma, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Ledesma was a strong hardworking man who always strived for greatness. A man full of wisdom with an answer for any situation. His ability to tell a joke was captivating. He gave his life to...

Earl M. Branham

Earl M. Branham

Jan 31, 2014

Earl M. Branham Mr. Earl M. Branham, 97, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Branham is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce L. Branham; and son, Monte Shird Branham. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda E. (Samuel G.) Crockett; granddaughters, Erin E. (Andrew) Oldham and Lindsay K. Crockett; and one great-grandson, Kaden Samuel Oldham....

Ernestina Leal Henderson Gustafson

Ernestina Leal Henderson Gustafson

Jan 29, 2014

Ernestina Leal Henderson Gustafson Ernestina Leal Henderson Gustafson, 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Henderson and her husband, Natt Henderson established The Glass Kitchen Restaurant Chain in Laredo, Brownsville, Del Rio and Wichita Falls. She was the first in her family to receive her degree at Texas A & I Kingsville in 1943. She...

Enrique Ambrose

Enrique Ambrose

Jan 28, 2014

Enrique R. Ambrose Mr. Enrique R. Ambrose, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Ambrose was the owner of A&G Mobile Home Parts. He was a very generous and kind person; he was always willing to help others. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. Mr. Ambrose is preceded in death by...

Doris Epstein

Doris Epstein

Jan 28, 2014

Doris Epstein Doris Epstein, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 7, 1933. She grew up in the Magnolia State and then left Mississippi to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she met the love of her life, Ike....

Francisco J. Saldana

Francisco J. Saldana

Jan 27, 2014

FRANCISCO J. SALDAÑA October 2, 1923 – January 27, 2014 Francisco J. Saldaña, P.E., died peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 27, 2014 at the age of 90. He graduated from Martin High School in 1942, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1947, and had been a Registered Professional Engineer since 1958....

Paula Gonzalez

Paula Gonzalez

Jan 26, 2014

Paula R. Gonzalez Paula R. Gonzalez, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 30, 2014 in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed...

David Saldivar

David Saldivar

Jan 20, 2014

David Saldivar Mr. David Saldivar, 58, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Saldivar enjoyed playing pool, listening to music, traveling, and fishing. Mr. Saldivar is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Saldivar and Rosa Lydia Saldivar; brothers, Jaime Saldivar, Juan Saldivar, and Guadalupe Saldivar Jr.; and his brother-in-law, Juan Hernandez. He is survived by...

Maria Esther Herrera

Maria Esther Herrera

Jan 20, 2014

Maria Esther Herrera Mrs. Maria Esther Herrera, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, January 20, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Herrera is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Herrera; and her parents, Bonifacio and Eduarda Moreno. She is survived by daughters, Lilia Herrera, Esther (Jaime) Perez, Ruth Herrera; son, Marcos...

Helen Sample

Helen Sample

Jan 16, 2014

Helen Cartee Sample Mrs. Helen Sample, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Helen was born on December 31, 1929 in Canyon City, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her father, Ellis Cartee; mother, Gladys Lowe; step-mother, Iona Cartee; son, Joe Hart Sample; and grandson, Richard “Hank” Sample Jr. She is survived by her son,...

Francisca Gaytan

Francisca Gaytan

Jan 15, 2014

Francisca “Chipa” Gaytan Ms. Francisca “Chipa“ Gaytan, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 16, 2014 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 Friday, January 17, 2014 at...

Elizabeth Valenciano

Elizabeth Valenciano

Jan 14, 2014

Elizabeth G. Valenciano Elizabeth G. Valenciano, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. We, her family have truly been blessed by God for having had her in our lives. She is survived by her husband Javier; sons, Javier (Laura) Jr. and Jorge; grandchildren, Alyssa Abriana, Christian Angel, Marco...

Daniel F. Mendoza

Daniel F. Mendoza

Jan 14, 2014

Daniel F. Mendoza Daniel F. Mendoza, 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Mendoza is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Estela R. Mendoza; parents, Higinio Mendoza and Teresa G. Cantero. He is survived by his children, Leticia Mendoza, Cynthia (John) Gullette, Daniel (Maria Alicia) Mendoza, Jr., Patsy (Joe) Garcia; brother,...

Carmen Sauceda

Carmen Sauceda

Jan 11, 2014

Carmen Sauceda This 11th day of January 2014, Maria Carmen Sauceda, 84, affectionately known by many simply as “Carmen” and/ or “Granny” was called to join our Heavenly Father. Carmen lived a wonderful life and set an example for her family to follow and will be dearly missed. Carmen Sauceda’s sole purpose in life was to serve our Lord in...

Eduardo Guadalupe Gonzalez

Eduardo Guadalupe Gonzalez

Jan 8, 2014

Eduardo Guadalupe Gonzalez Eduardo G. Gonzalez, 71, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at a local hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Reyna Gonzalez; his dearest mother, Juanita Gonzalez of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon; brothers, Armando, Oscar, and Abel Gonzalez; sisters, Carmela and Juana Maria Gonzalez; 6 children; 8...

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Jan 8, 2014

Margaret Oestreich Phillips Margaret O. Phillips entered into eternal peace on January 8, 2014. She was born, March 20, 1929, to the late Adela and Reuben Oestreich, in the Prairie Mountain Community in Llano County, Texas. She attended school in Prairie Mountain, and moved into Llano, to attend and graduate from Llano High School. After graduation, she married the love...