Aguero Funeral Home & Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders, Laredo, TX (2026)

01/09/2026

JOSE ENRIQUE ELIZALDE

Mr. Jose Enrique Elizalde passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his side on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 91 in Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Ernestina Elizalde.

Mr. Elizalde is survived by his loving wife Maria Dolores Elizalde, children Deyanira Elizalde, Brenda Elizalde, Daysi Elizalde, Jackelyn Elizalde, and Benjamin Loeza. He is also survived by numerous other relatives.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. from Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium to San Luis Rey Catholic Church for a Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

01/07/2026

ILEANA “LANA” VASQUEZ

Ileana “Lana” Vasquez, 65 years old, of Laredo, TX passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Born on August 12, 1960, in Laredo, TX to Alejandro and America Vasquez, Ileana was an amazing and beloved team member at Walmart for 42 years and a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend. She graduated from J.W. Nixon High School in 1978 and dedicated her life to being the best daughter to her mother.

Lana was known for her loving, caring, and nurturing personality, the goodness in her golden heart, her passion for helping others and her ability to attract all kinds of animals. She found extreme joy in visiting with family, enjoying and supporting every possible event of her great-nieces and great-nephews, and befriending animal friends. She had some deer in her backyard that she cared for with bags and bags of deer corn.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alejandro Vasquez and her grandparents.

Lana, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her loving mother, America, brother Bernie Vasquez, sister-in-law Olga Ortiz-Vasquez, nieces, Valerie C. Vasquez, Berlyn A. Vasquez-Torres, Marlene P. Vasquez, nephews, Bernardo Vasquez Jr., Jaime A. Vasquez, many aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, and many friends.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. from Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at the family plot in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

A very special thanks to all the physicians who gave our Lana the best care at Doctor’s Hospital during her stay there and the amazing nurses and staff. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Dr. Rebecca Chavez, Dr. Olayinka O. Holt, and Dr. Reynaldo Godines.

Warm thanks to the physician team at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona for their dedication and extra special attention to our beloved Lana. We are eternally grateful to all our family and friends who prayed with us for her well-being and who have been by her side during her illness. An extra special thanks to the R. Castillo family for seeing Lana through this long and bumpy road. We love each and every one for being here with us.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

01/05/2026

LAURA MONICA SANTANA ABREGO

Mrs. Laura Monica Santana Abrego passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 46.

She was preceded in death by her sons Juan Antonio Sosa Santana Jr., Enrique Sandoval, parents Juan Santana and Herminia Abrego de Santana.

Mrs. Santana Abrego is survived by her husband Juan Antonio Sosa; children; F***y Sosa, Manuel Sosa, Miguel Sosa, Jesús Santana, María Sandoval, and Laura Santana (David Granja). She is also survived by her brother and sisters Serafina Santana, Jesus Santana, Rosa Santana, numerous other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m.

A chapel service will be held Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041.

Interment will follow at the family plot in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

01/04/2026

MOISES ISAAC JAIMES

Mr. Moises Isaac Jaimes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his side on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 44 in San Antonio, Texas.

Mr. Jaimes is survived by his loving wife Leticia Guadalupe Jaimes, children Jessica Abigail Jaimes, Megan Marie Jaimes, and Moises Isaac Jaimes, Jr. He is also survived by his beloved parents Isaac and Genoveva Jaimes, sisters Nova Lilia Jaimes, Ana Laura Jaimes, nieces, Ashley Nicole Manrique, Alyssa Naomi Manrique, Anna Clarissa Davila, numerous other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. from Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium to San Vicente de Paul Catholic Church for a Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

12/22/2025

ALFREDO DE LA O, JR.

Alfredo De La O, Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 21 in Laredo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother Gabriela Gonzalez Luna.

Alfredo is survived by his father Alfredo De La O, sisters Marian De La O and Ariana De La O. He is also survived by his grandparents Rogelio (Elia) De La O, aunts and uncles Pastor Daniel (Sylvia) De La O, Rogelio De La O Jr., Elia Yvonne De La O, Nora De La O, Raquel Mendoza, numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.

A chapel will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041.

Interment will follow at the family plot in the Laredo City Cemetery.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

12/16/2025

ELIDA CORTINAS

With deep faith in the promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who was called home to the Lord, Mrs. Elida Cortinas surrounded by her family at her side on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 82 in Laredo, Texas. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother of two, and a cherished grandmother of four. Her family was her greatest blessing, and she nurtured them with unconditional love, patience, and sacrifice.

A faithful and devoted Catholic, she lived her life in service to God and others. Her faith guided her daily, strengthened her through life’s challenges, and was reflected in her kindness, humility, and compassion. She found comfort in prayer and trusted fully in God’s will.

For 20 years, she served Webb County with dedication and integrity, viewing her work as another way to serve her community and honor God through responsibility and commitment.

She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and service that will continue to live on through her husband, children, grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know her.

We find peace knowing she has been welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord, where she now rests in eternal peace.

She is preceded in death by her parents Carolina M. Sánchez, Maximino Sánchez, sister Elva Gomez and nephew Jose Gomez.

Mrs. Cortinas is survived by her loving husband Juan F. Cortinas Jr., children Juan F. (Cynthia Selina) Cortinas III, and Elida C. (Michael) Flores. She is also survived by her grandchildren Alejandro I. Flores, Andrea C. Flores, Gabriella I. Cortinas, Xiomara I. Cortinas, brothers and sisters Eduardo (Miriam) Sanchez, Maximino Sanchez, Santos Sanchez, Enedelia (Ernesto) Martinez, Elsa Garza and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A vigil for the deceased will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. from Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium to Holy Family Church for a Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

12/15/2025

DAVID PAUL JANHUNEN

Mr. David Paul Janhunen passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 76 in Laredo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Cecile Janhunen and his grandchild Devany Garcia.

Mr. Janhunen is survived by his loving wife Margarita Fox Janhunen, daughters Corinne Janhunen (Thomas) Belsky, Shirley (Styles) Rodriguez, Daisy Muñoz (Rudy Garcia), Cecile I. Janhunen (Juan Carlos Gonzalez), and Peggy R. Janhunen (Cesar Palencia). He is also survived by his grandchildren Edmund Belsky, Alexander Belsky, Lukas Belsky, Sadey Rodriguez, Styles Rodriguez, Heslya Diaz, Catalya Garcia, Tiffany Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Jr., Carla Gonzalez, Saul Gonzalez, Angel Sanchez, Derek Palencia, Jeremy Palencia, Alyson Palencia, and numerous other relatives.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

12/11/2025

YOLANDA R. HERRERA

Mrs. Yolanda R. Herrera passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 70 in Laredo, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Francisca Ramirez, brothers and sisters Alfredo Ramirez, Alfonso Ramirez, Arturo Ramirez, Estela Martinez, and San Juana Herrera.

Mrs. Herrera is survived by her loving husband of 53 years of marriage Heriberto Herrera Jr., children Marisol (Norberto) Morales, Erica (Jose) Rubio, and Cynthia Herrera. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jose “JD” (Jackie) Rubio, Sandra (Alex) Rubio, Rene (Ivanna) Herrera, Jessica Rubio, Jazmin Hernandez, Daniella Renee, Kaydee Danelle and Noelia Morales, great-grandchildren Cataleya and Dalia Rubio, Isaiah Herrera, brothers and sisters Margarita (+Roberto) Inocencio, Alicia Ramirez, Jesus (Dolores) Ramirez, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. from Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium to San Luis Rey Church for a Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

12/07/2025

TEODORO TENIENTE

Mr. Teodoro Teniente passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 57 in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Teniente is survived by his beloved wife Juanita Imelda Teniente, children Teodoro (Noely Zavala) Teniente Jr., Oscar Alexander (Vanessa Sifuentes) Teniente, and Cyandra Cruz Teniente. He is also survived by his mother Cruz Torres, grandchildren E.J. Teniente, Gael Alexander Teniente, C.J. Teniente, Anya Teniente-Zavala, brothers Reynaldo Teniente, Fernando Teniente, sister Hermelinda Teniente, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

12/01/2025

JORGE LUIS MONTES

Mr. Jorge Luis Montes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his side on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 72 in Laredo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Marcelino Montes and Esther Rojas De Montes.

Mr. Montes is survived by his beloved wife Ana L. Montes, children Ambrosio Montes, Jorge Luis Montes Jr., Jessica Montes, Jorge Alberto Montes, Juan Carlos Montes, Esther Peña, Jessica Aguirre, Annette Aguirre, and Becky Aguirre. He is also survived by his brothers Jose Marcelino Montes Jr., Jesus Montes, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m.

A chapel service will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

11/29/2025

ARMANDINA HERNANDEZ

Mrs. Armandina Hernandez passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 87 in Laredo, Texas.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her loving husband Alvaro Hernandez, children Patricia Aracely (Ezequiel) Reyes, Marcela Hernandez, Juan Alvaro (Maria) Hernandez, Jorge Alberto (Adriana) Hernandez, Monica (Reynold) Rodriguez, Carlos A. Hernandez, and Elida Edna Hernandez. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 1, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express condolences to the family, please sign the guestbook online at www.aguerofuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, Texas 78041, 956-722-2000.

11/21/2025

FRANCISCO JAVIER CADENA HERNANDEZ

Mr. Francisco Javier Cadena Hernandez passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 57 in San Antonio, Texas.

Left to cherish his memory is his Common-law wife, Cristina Hernandez; children Francisco Javier Cadena (Maria Guadalupe Leyva), Esmeralda Yamilex Cadena (Alan Muñoz), Jonathan Alexis Cadena and Christian Xavier Cadena. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX. A vigil for the deceased will take place at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. from Aguero Funeral Home and Crematorium to San Luis Rey Catholic Church for a Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at the family plot in the Laredo City Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Agüero Funeral Home & Crematorium, 4402 E. Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041, 956-722-2000.

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