Funeral Homes in Weslaco, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: DJ Wrekk (record producer and disc jockey).

Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 35,670 at the 2010 United States Census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company. It was the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima, and of film and television actor David Spielberg.Streets north of the railroad tracks have Spanish names, and streets south of the railroad tracks bear names in English as a consequence of a 1921 municipal ordinance which declared that land north of the tracks be reserved for Hispanic residences and businesses, and land south of the tracks be reserved for Anglo residences and businesses. During World War II, sandbag production reached a peak in Weslaco, and the town declared itself the "sandbagging capital of the world."Weslaco is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.

Weslaco Obituaries

It was revealed on May 7th, 2019 that James Eugene Steward passed on in Weslaco, Texas.  Steward was 81 years old and was born in Lewellen, NE.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Eugene's life.

It was noted on May 2nd, 2019 that Erma Elvira Meyer (Kohlmeier) died in Weslaco, Texas.  Ms. Meyer was 100 years old and was born in Oakland, NE.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Erma Elvira's life.

It was disclosed on April 29th, 2019 that Roger Land Pederson died in Weslaco, Texas.  Pederson was 80 years old and was born in Grinnell, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roger Land's life.

It was disclosed on November 11th, 2018 that Lavonne Grace "Bonnie" McFarlin (Soderberg) passed on in Weslaco, Texas.  Ms. McFarlin was 92 years old and was born in Adair Co, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lavonne Grace "Bonnie"'s life.

It was written on August 21st, 2018 that Carmen Beuna Whitaker (Barham) passed on in Weslaco, Texas.  Ms. Whitaker was 83 years old and was born in Johnston City, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carmen Beuna's life.

It was reported on June 13th, 2018 that Elizabeth Barton-Dobenin (York) passed on in Weslaco, Texas.  Ms. Barton-Dobenin was 97 years old and was born in Liberty, NE.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elizabeth's life.

It was written on May 30th, 2018 that Trinidad H Yanez passed on in Zillah, Washington.  Yanez was 96 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Trinidad H's life.

It was revealed by The Reflector on May 10th, 2018 that Eli Leija passed away in Battle Ground, Washington.  Leija was 73 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eli's life.

It was written on May 2nd, 2018 that Manuel Olivaeez passed on in Yakima, Washington.  Olivaeez was 85 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Manuel's life.

It was reported by The Mail Tribune on January 17th, 2018 that Troy Odell Stubbs passed on in Central Point, Oregon.  Stubbs was 69 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Troy Odell's life.

History

The population was 26,935 at the 2000 United States Census census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas County, Texas, United States. It was the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima Jima. Stewart Land Company.

The official website for the city of Weslaco is http://www.weslacotx.gov/.