Cosme Velasquez, age 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home in La Blanca, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1928 in Combes, Texas to Nicolas and Juanita Velasquez. He is survived by his children; Hermelinda Vargas (Ezequiel), Diana Velasquez, Alice Velasquez and Cosme Velasquez, Jr.; and 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Cosme was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and his sons, Jose and Antonio. A private Funeral Service will be held on October 19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at La Blanca Funeral Home. Burial will follow immediately after at La Blanca Cemetery.

Refugia Sauceda Renteria, 95, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. She lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Renteria; her parents, Leandro and Estela Sauceda; 6 sisters; and 3 brothers. Mrs. Renteria is survived by 5 children, Jose (Anita E.), Cristina (Ramon) Garza, Jesus (Anita G.), Ofelia (Gilbert) Garcia and Maria de la Luz (Rene) Vasquez; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Guadalupe Reyna. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Monday, September 16, 2019, at Christian Life Church, 321 N. "M" St., Edinburg, TX. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m....