Laredo Morning Times

Lucas Lucio Espinoza, 67, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away October 13, 2021. He was born 12/13/1953 in Laredo, TX to Pedro and Manuela Espinoza. He graduated from Layton High School in Utah in 1972. Survived by his wife Rosario Alvarado Espinoza, children: Danielle (Tinker Bell), Bill (Billy), Lucas Jr. (Mikey), Andrea (FC), Katherine (Priscilla), Oscar (Franky); 14 grandchildren; previous wife Thelma. Visitation will be held Thursday, 10/21 at Grand Prairie Funeral Home in Grand Prairie, TX from 5pm-9pm. Funeral service will be held Friday, 10/22 at Grand Prairie Funeral Home at 1pm with burial at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.

Beloved wife and mother Laura Black Biel passed away at age 75 on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Dallas. She was born August 4, 1946, to Isaura Martinez Black and George Garner Black. Laura is survived by her husband Richard (Rick) Biel of Dallas; son Stewart Eisenhart of Washington, DC; stepdaughter Allison Biel of Dallas; sister Carla Black of San Antonio; brothers George (Mary) Black, Edmund (Cherie) Black; and Carlos (Barbara) Black, all of San Antonio; brother Michael (Terri) Black of Houston; grandson Lucas Eisenhart of Washington, DC; as well as seven nieces, nephews and their children. Laura was born in Laredo and grew up in San Antonio, where she attended Thomas Jefferson High...

Jerry Succa went home to be with Jesus on September 3, 2021, at the age of 64. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Maria Aguero Succa. He is survived by his wife Angie Gomez Succa; his father Pete Succa; his brothers Eddie and his wife Carmen Succa, Larry and Mirna Succa; his daughters Holly and her husband Robert Chapa, Desiree and husband Tony Faz; his grandchildren Chloe Lynn and Claire Chapa and Juliana Michelle and Evelina Lyla Faz. He is also survived by his extended; children; Arnie Gomez, Amy Porras, and husband Billy and Anthony Gomez; his extended grandchildren Jazmine Reyes, Jayden Gonzales, Nikki, Krystal, Kendrick, and Kriselda Porras. Jerry was a very humble,...

My loving husband, Arturo (Arthur) A. Valdez, Jr., passed to a more beautiful life on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Art was born on February 16, 1947 to Arturo A. Valdez, Sr. and Maria de Jesus Garcia Valdez in Hebbronville, Texas. Art graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 1965 and attended Del Mar College and Texas A&I University. In 1969, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed overseas during the Vietnam Era, specializing as a radio intercept analyst in Turkey and Thailand. He married his wife, Zulema A. Valdez, on March 16, 1970, and they spent 51 wonderful years together. Following his tour of duty, he worked for H.E.B. as a computer programmer for many years. After...

HERBERT OWEN BEST JR. MCALLEN - Herbert Owen Best Jr, born April 27, 1954, in Laredo, TX, was unexpectedly called to our Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was a graduate of Nixon High School in 1972 and Texas A & I University at Laredo (Laredo State University) in 1977. Herb had recently retired and was focused on serving God and family. Born in Laredo, TX, Herb had the opportunity to live in several states while his dad served in the Air Force. He loved Jesus, his family, animals, and sports. Active at The Family Church since 2009, Herb truly was a man of God. Herb's kindness, humor, and humility will stay with us always. Herb's message for life was to have joy and the verse he...

David Francis Penn DPT, OCS, entered into rest July 17, 2021 in Longview at the age of 55. He was born May 26, 1966 in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, John W. Penn and Leticia F. Penn, of San Antonio. Survivors include his wife Tamra, children Dawson and Lexi, brother, Joseph Penn, MD & sister-in-law Catherine, nephews Oliver and Elliot Penn, his birth mother Sylvia Palumbo, and numerous relatives in Texas and Monterrey, NL, Mexico. Visitation will be held Thursday 7/22/21 from 5:00 PM through 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A rosary will be held on Friday 7/23/21 at 9:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Longview. A Mass of Christian burial will follow...

Kathleen Tiblier Hrncir passed away in Austin, TX, on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born on June 24, 1930, the daughter of Lawrence Cleary Tiblier & Helen McDermott Tibler, in San Diego, TX. Kathleen is survived by: 2 sons, Leon Edward Hrncir Jr. (Linda) Leander, TX and Bill Hrncir (Laura) Laredo, TX; 2 daughters, Mary Ellen Madalinski (Walter) San Antonio, TX and Nancy Johnson (Craig) Austin, TX; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren; and very special cousin Janie Carter of Lubbock, TX. Kathleen was preceded in death by; her beloved spouse Leon Edward Hrncir, her parents; and 4 sisters, Loraine Tiblier, Marie Vazquez, Julie Weber and twin sister Margaret...

Minerva Morales Trevino, 94 of Wilson passed away Monday. Minerva is survived by her daughters, Rachael Lopez and husband, Lupe, Sara Rounder and husband, Jim, Toni Langley and husband, Rufus, and Pat Shelton and husband, Loren; sons, Fred Duncan, Albert Rubio and Sam Rubio and wife, Anna; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and her special friends, Neesie and Lee Anderson, Johnny Lofton, and Lauryn "Beba" Anderson. She was preceded in death by her son, Raul Trevino, Jr. Condolences directed to Joyner's Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

On Monday, June 14, 2021, Joseph LaMantia Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at the age of 88. Joe was born to Joseph and Verna LaMantia Sr. Joe was a first-generation American, with deep roots in South Texas and began his successful agriculture career in Carrizo Springs in the 1950s. In 1965, the Rio Grande Valley became home for the LaMantia family and headquarters for the growing business ventures of which Joe oversaw. In 1977, Joe diversified his business interests when he ventured into the beer distribution industry as a wholesaler of Anheuser-Busch products. That was the beginning of the family-owned and operated business of L&F...

TSGT Ismael A. L?pez, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 6, 2021. A veteran who joined the United States Air Force at 18 years of age and was stationed at Laredo Air Force Base, his military career took him to Guam, Germany, England, New Mexico, Panama, and Virginia where he retired with his family after serving for 22 years. A native of Laredo, Texas, and a resident of Hampton for 45 years, after retiring from the US Air Force he worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and the Langley AFB Officer's Club. When he was not working and caring for his large family, Mr. L?pez had a passion for golf, coaching Little League baseball and loved watching his favorite...

Genaro Zambrano, 80, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1940 in Encinal, Texas, to the late Jesus Zambrano and the late Rosa Aldaco. Genaro attended school in Encinal, Texas, where he also worked to help support his mother and siblings. When he was older, he moved to San Antonio where he worked for the City of San Antonio for a time. He then moved on to work in construction where he learned and perfected his trade in masonry design and brick laying. He eventually owned his own construction company. Many shopping malls, apartment complexes, business buildings, subdivisions and specially designed fireplaces in and around San Antonio...

Gilberto Rodriguez passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Laredo, TX at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents Magdaleno and Dolores Rodriguez, and five brothers. Gilberto was dearly loved by his living wife Marie Antoinette Rodriguez and his deceased wife Maria Lamar Herbeck Rodriguez. Lamar and Gilbert leave behind their daughter, Cynthia L. Coxe and her husband Donald Coxe, and their son Gilberto M. Rodriguez. Grandchildren Drew De Los Santos, Richard X. De Los Santos, Megan S. Rodriguez, "Beto" Rodriguez II, and Sarah Rodriguez in Austin, TX. Sister Raquel Cano, Riverside, CA. Gilbert is also survived by his sister Rebecca Gonzalez and her husband Eddie Gonzalez,...

David Lorenzo Barron, 74, of Summerville, husband to Rosa M Barron (Salas) of 52 years, entered into eternal rest on January 02, 2021. Born on February 07, 1946 in Laredo, Texas, David was a son of the late Lorenzo Barron and Maria Garcia Cazares Barron. David was a loving husband, proud father, doting grandfather, and devout parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goose Creek, SC, where he was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed reading, was an avid fan of Blue Bloods, WW2 movies and Spaghetti Westerns, and loved listening to music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. David was a corporal in the Marines, serving his country in the Vietnam War,...

To say that David Fernando Ramirez, "David F." as he was warmly known, led a wonderful life would be an understatement. David was born on June 10, 1957, in Laredo, Texas to Fernando and Olga Ramirez and passed away on December 1, 2020 in Hebbronville, Texas. Like many of you reading this, our family is sharing a range of emotions including shock, sadness and confusion. David was an incredible light in this world for 63 years. His joy for life, commitment to family, and ensuring the overall well-being of everyone he knew was part of his daily routine and nighttime prayers. Throughout his time with us, he carried an aura that captivated and inspired us to be better people and better...

Josephine "Josie" Moran Andros, 85, of San Angelo, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2020. Josie was born to Thomas Andros and Isabel Moran on June 16, 1935 in San Angelo. She was lovingly known as "Mimi" to her grandchildren. She was a woman of strong faith and shared that with her children, grandchildren, and friends. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to serving others and helping those in need, as reflected in the occupations she chose and how she treated people. The majority of her later years were devoted to taking care of her family, in particular, her grandchildren. She loved to garden, to cook for her family, and to visit with her friends. She shared her love...

JUAN ANTONIO CANTU, age 68, gained his wings on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Juan was born on August 22, 1952, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico but lived his adolescent years in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from J.W. Nixon High School in 1972 and joined the Army shortly after. After nearly two years of service, Juan was honorably discharged on March 14, 1974. Juan worked with the Corpus Christi Army Depot as an Airframes Sheet Metal Mechanic and later as a QC Inspector. Juan retired from CCAD in 2011. In retirement, Juan and San Juanita relocated to Palm Coast, Florida and gained a second family with the wonderful friends and neighbors they met along the way. While in Florida Juan enjoyed...

Floyd Charles Billings passed away at his home in Kendalia, Texas, on August 28, 2020, with his beloved wife of 60 years, Charla Boyd Mitchell Billings, at his side. He was born in 1939 in Laredo, Texas, to Floyd Billings and Norma Brown Billings. Floyd was a life-long South Texas rancher. He learned this passion at his father's side on the family's ranch. The Billings Ranch near Bruni, Texas, was established by Floyd's grandfather and has been under single family ownership for over 100 years. Floyd and Charla married in Hebbronville, Texas, in 1960. Floyd's love of plants and the outdoors led the couple to Alpine, Texas, in 1964 where he earned a Master's in Botany from Sul Ross State...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Roberto Jose de Lachica, R.Ph, loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 5th of May 2020 at the age of eighty-one. Roberto was born on the 28th of December 1938 in Laredo, Texas to his parents, Ernesto de Lachica and Carmela Kerchoffs. He attended St. Augustine High School in Laredo, St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and the University of Houston. A proud veteran, he served as a Captain (CPT) in the United States Army, where he was decorated and awarded a National Defense Service Medal. Roberto was an accomplished Registered Pharmacist and owner of Los Ebanos Pharmacy and received the Citation of Achievement from...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Roberto Jose de Lachica, R.Ph, loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 5th of May 2020 at the age of eighty-one. Roberto was born on the 28th of December 1938 in Laredo, Texas to his parents, Ernesto de Lachica and Carmela Kerchoffs. He attended St. Augustine High School in Laredo, St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and the University of Houston. A proud veteran, he served as a Captain (CPT) in the United States Army, where he was decorated and awarded a National Defense Service Medal. Roberto was an accomplished Registered Pharmacist and owner of Los Ebanos Pharmacy and received the Citation of Achievement from...

Ricardo (El Teco) Parra was born on February 7, 1941 in Laredo, TX and passed away April 13, 2020. He was employed by the City of Laredo for 20 years. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Aurelia Parra and his siblings Catalina de la Rosa, Cleotilde Solis, Gilberto Parra and Apolonio Parra. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Maria of 20 years and their 11 children: Daughters- Maria(Reynaldo)Casarez, Elizabeth Parra, Leticia Parra, Benita(Aniceto)Delgado, Cynthia(David)Rodriguez Sons- Ricardo Parra Jr, Reynaldo(Ana)Parra, Jose(Erika)Parra, Rumaldo(Amada)Parra, Jesus(Kelli)Parra, Oscar(Christina)Perez 42 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren Siblings- Twin...

Our beloved mother, wife, and grandmother, Cynthia P. Gonzalez, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born on June 19, 1955 in Hebbronville, Texas to Genaro and Edna H. Perez. Cynthia enriched the lives of many students at Hebbronville Elementary School before her retirement in 2005, after 30 years of service. After her retirement, she found much enjoyment in spending time in her garden and with her five grandchildren who loved her very much. During her time here on earth, she cultivated many life-long friendships, of which there are truly too many to list. She also held very near to her, her many cousins who she regarded as...