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Local Obituaries For Laredo Texas & Webb County. 

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...

Refugio Vergara

Refugio Vergara

Feb 4, 2013

Refugio “Cuco” Vergara, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at a local hospital. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. His wonderful sense of humor, friendliness, attentiveness, and compassion will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Vergara was born in San Ygnacio, Texas, and spent his boyhood swimming and fishing...

Maria Alma Paredes

Maria Alma Paredes

Jan 30, 2013

Maria Alma Paredes, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at a local hospital. Mrs. Paredes was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a very cheerful person who always looked after her family. She worked for many years at Sulak’s Men’s Store in downtown Laredo. Mrs. Paredes is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gilberto...

Valentin M. Aguilar

Valentin M. Aguilar

Jan 25, 2013

Valentin M. Aguilar Valentin M. Aguilar, 90, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 in Laredo, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Laredo, Texas on February 14, 1922, he proudly served in the World War II European Theater and in 1944 while servicing his country he was wounded in battle. He was honored with many awards and medals...

Fernando S. Vela

Fernando S. Vela

Jan 25, 2013

Fernando S. Vela Mr. Fernando S. Vela, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and decorated World War II Veteran passed away peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2013. Mr. Vela was born July 25, 1924 in San Ignacio, Texas. After graduating from Martin High School in 1944, at the height of World War II, he immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army and...

Hortensia P. Trevino

Hortensia P. Trevino

Jan 24, 2013

Hortensia P. Treviño La señora Hortensia P. Treviño falleció el día jueves, enero 24, 2013 en la ciudad de Laredo, Texas, a la edad de 64 años. Rodeada de cariño y amor por su familia agradeciéndole el haber sido una madre ejemplar. Hortensia demostró siempre ser una mujer fuerte y generosa con los que la rodeaban. Ella deja como su...

Mabel Ann Vidaurri Munoz

Mabel Ann Vidaurri Munoz

Jan 20, 2013

Mabel Ann Vidaurri Muñoz Mabel Ann Vidaurri Muñoz passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Muñoz was an artistic and very generous person, who truly had a beautiful soul. She was 49 years old. Mrs. Muñoz is preceded in death by her parents, Celso Vidaurri Jr. and Mabel Haynes Vidaurri. She is survived...

Rosendo E. Ancira

Rosendo E. Ancira

Jan 20, 2013

Rosendo Elizondo Ancira Rosendo Elizondo Ancira went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2013 peacefully surrounded by his devoted family who cared for and loved him so very much. And while he knew he was leaving many loved ones behind, he was joyful that he would be reunited with his parents. Rosendo, affectionately known to many as "Chendo",...

Valeriano Hernandez

Valeriano Hernandez

Jan 16, 2013

Valeriano Hernandez, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Hernandez is preceded in death by his parents, Evaristo and Refugia Hernandez; brothers, Guadalupe Hernandez, Nieves Hernandez, and Martin Hernandez; sisters, Manuela Aguilar. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ramona Hernandez; son, Valeriano Jr. (Cynthia) Hernandez; and daughters, San Juana (Alberto) San...

Jose Francisco Garza

Jose Francisco Garza

Jan 3, 2013

Jose Francisco Garza Sr., 68, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Laredo, Texas with his family by his side. Mr. Garza was born on June 4, 1944 in Mirando City, Texas. He began his occupational career in Laredo, Texas at La Posada Hotel and the Uniroyal Test Track. He later relocated to Gary Indiana and retired...

Jose Gilberto Sanchez

Jose Gilberto Sanchez

Dec 27, 2012

Jose Gilberto Sanchez Jose Gilberto Sanchez, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 in Laredo, Texas. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jose “Beto” Sanchez, an avid horse rider enjoyed the life in the ranch, horseback riding, trail rides and loved dancing with his beloved wife. He retired from Tex Mex Railway after dedicating 40 years to...

Juan O. Valencia

Juan O. Valencia

Dec 25, 2012

Juan O. Valencia was received on Christmas by our blessed mother and Lord. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 27, 2012 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, December 28, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. from Hillside Funeral...

Esperanza Flores

Esperanza Flores

Dec 19, 2012

Mrs. Esperanza Flores Esperanza Flores, 100, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Laredo, Texas. Esperanza was born in Laredo, Texas in 1912 and raised in Encinal. As a small child, she took the train to Laredo each Sunday to spend the week attending elementary school classes in the city, returning to Encinal on Fridays. Years later, she graduated...

Duncan Joseph Grant

Duncan Joseph Grant

Dec 19, 2012

Duncan Joseph “Joe” Grant We regret to announce the passing of Duncan Joseph “Joe” Grant on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 after a very long and courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Antigonish Nova Scotia, Canada on August 13, 1940. He was an engineer at heart, but dearly loved golf. He will be sadly missed by his family friends...

Daniel Landa

Daniel Landa

Dec 16, 2012

Daniel Landa passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, December 16, 2012 Daniel Landa Sr. was a good man. He was many things throughout his life: he shined shoes as a boy; worked for the railroad in Chicago; worked for the Coca-Cola Company and the Nabisco Company; he was a milkman and a bullfighter; but mostly he was...