Obituaries

Jan 2, 2018

Francisco Madrigal, 81, was called by the Lord on January 2, 2018.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Barbarita Madrigal, daughter, Hortencia (Felipe) Benavides, grandchildren: Rolando (Anayanci) Benavides, Magdalena Benavides, Hortencia (Jose) De Hoyos, Roberto Benavides & Jasmine Benavides, sisters: Guadalupe, Victoria & Jesusa Madrigal, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A visitation...

Jan 2, 2018

Paul Justice Biagas, 24, was called by the Lord on January 2, 2018.

A vibrant young man, Paul was currently attending the University of Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Luis Rodrigo Cantu.

Left to cherish his memory is his father, David Biagas Sr., mother, Margarita King, brothers: Ricardo (Kimberly)...

Jan 2, 2018

Baby Alexander Kai, was called by the Lord on January 2, 2018.

The family will be receiving guests on Sunday, January 7, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Gamez & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services where a Liturgical Service will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. A cremation will be held at a later date.

Funeral...

Jan 1, 2018

Diana Sylvia Morales Hernandez, 52, was called by the Lord on January 1, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Juan T. & Refugia Morales and sister, Patricia M. Medellin.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband: Rigoberto Hernandez, her children: Crystal C. (Juan) Mendez, Martin Contreras Jr., Juan F. Rodriguez Jr.,...

Dec 31, 2017

Luis J. "El Wicho" Garcia Sr., 57, was called by the Lord on December 31, 2017.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Luis Javier Garcia Jr., Sergio Johnathan Garcia, Ilse Jacqueline Garcia, siblings: Veronica (Jose) Delgadilla, Mirna (Francisco) Garcia, Alejandro Garcia, Eduardo (Eliza) Garcia, and other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January...

Dec 31, 2017

Cecilia Sanchez, 75, was called by the Lord on December 31, 2017.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Humberto Sanchez, children: Humberto (Sylvia) Sanchez Jr., Cecilia (Salvador) Peña, Nidia (Benjamin) Mendoza, Marco (Ana) Sanchez, Araceli (David) Rocha, Claudia (+Valentin) Cisneros & Amador Sanchez, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A visitation...

Dec 30, 2017

Zacarias Jaimes Sr., 68, was called by the Lord on December 30, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Yolanda Jaimes.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Elizabeth (Felix) Conde, Veronica Jaimez, Zacarias (Norma L.) Jaimes, Amalia (Jose R.) Campos, Guillermo (Martha Patricia) Jaimes, & Lidia (Juan J.) Diaz, grandson, Francisco...

Dec 28, 2017

Baby Kevin Ruiz Jr., was called by the Lord on December 28, 2017.

The family will be receiving guests on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Gamez & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services where a Liturgical Service will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Gamez...

Dec 28, 2017

Carlos R. "Chale" Medina, 74, was called by the Lord on December 28, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Medina Jr., mother, Dolores Enriquez Hernandez & daughter, Idalia Medina.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Alfredo Medina Sr., daughter, Dubelza "Duby" Medina, grandchildren: Cristina Lizette (Mark Anthony) Martinez, Alfredo...

Dec 23, 2017

Gustavo Salazar Martinez, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at his home in Laredo, Texas. He was born December 19, 1935 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Blas Maria Salazar and Maria Benita Salazar. He apprenticed as a watchmaker, jeweler, and business owner. As an accomplished jeweler for many years, he repaired jewelry for companies such...

Dec 22, 2017

Simon E. Rico, 51, was called by the Lord on December 22, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Simon A. Rico.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife: Mary Cruz Rico, children: Aaron Rico, Natalie Rico, Vanessa Rico, Valerie Rico & Tony Rico, grandchildren: Jacob, Matthew & Madison, sisters: Alicia (Juan)...

Dec 22, 2017

Simon E. Rico, 51, was called by the Lord on December 22, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Simon A. Rico.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife: Mary Cruz Rico, children: Aaron Rico, Natalie Rico, Vanessa Rico, Valerie Rico & Tony Rico, mother, Maria Del Refugio Rico, grandchildren: Jacob, Matthew &...

Dec 22, 2017

Thomas P. Huntington was called by the Lord on December 22, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Mae Huntington and his father, Alfred James Huntington.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Claudia Estrada Huntington, children: Alexander James Huntington, Sharon Jeanne Huntington, Stacey Ratz & Thomas Peter Huntington Jr., granddaughter, Cara Ratz,...

Dec 21, 2017

Robert Michael Ortiz, 66, was called by the Lord on December 21, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. He was a fanatical Marine, with a knack for making people laugh.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Ortiz, mother, Bertha Ortiz, and sister, Leticia Ortiz.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Robert...

Dec 20, 2017

Marissa Annette Lopez, 40, was called by the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leopoldo Morales, and mother, Agustina Morales.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Agustina Morales, Miguel Angel Lopez, and Marco Luis Lopez, siblings: Juan (Sandra) Morales, Margarito Morales, Leopoldo (Ma. Elena) Morales...

Dec 20, 2017

Viviano Solano III, 42, was called by the Lord on December 20, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Viviano Solano Jr. and sister, Rosa Idalia Solano.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jessica Solano, children: Viviano Solano IV, Mark Anthony Solano & Julian Solano, mother, Juanita Parra Solano, sisters: Maribel (Jaime)...

Dec 18, 2017

Samuel Pozas Jr., was called by the Lord on December 18, 2017.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Samuel & Claudia Pozas, siblings: H. Anthony Montemayor, Eunice Montemayor, Hector J. Montemayor, Joaquin Montemayor, Melody-Love Pozas, Hope-Joy Pozas, grandparents: Jesus Ramirez, Norma Salinas & Jose L. & Bertha P. Pozas, aunts, uncles and other relatives and...

Dec 15, 2017

Mrs. Yolanda Valencia Ramirez, beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend and educator entered into eternal rest on Dec. 15, 2017. Mrs. Ramirez was born in Los Angeles, California and was class of 65, graduate of Roosevelt high school. She became actively involved with school organizations, having been elected PTA president of John Z Leyendecker elementary school during the...

Dec 14, 2017

Melchor Ruiz, 74, was called by the Lord on December 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Felipa Ruiz, parents, Crecencio & Ernestina Ruiz, sisters: Maria de los Angeles (Charles) White & San Juana Piña & one great-grandson. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Maria Guadalupe (Oscar) Hernandez, Mario Alberto (Ana) Ruiz, Juan Manuel...

Dec 12, 2017

Juanita Martinez, 73, was called by the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose & Alicia Aguilar & brothers: Andres (Victoria) Aguilar & Jose Fernando Aguilar.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Felix Martinez, children: Cecilia (Nefthali) Garza, Felix G. Martinez, Jesus F. (Carmen) Martinez,...