Funeral Homes in Weslaco, TX

Facts about Weslaco, Texas

• 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 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 share your condolences and honor Carmen Beuna's life.

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

It was written on May 30th, 2018 that Trinidad H Yanez died 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 noted on May 2nd, 2018 that Manuel Olivaeez passed away in Yakima, Washington.  Olivaeez was 85 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Manuel's life.

It was noted by The Mail Tribune on January 17th, 2018 that Troy Odell Stubbs perished 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.

It was noted by San Antonio Express News on December 29th, 2017 that Rene Ramos perished in Weslaco, Texas.  Ramos was 54 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rene's life.

It was written on August 8th, 2017 that Efrain Hernandez perished in Sunnyside, Washington.  Hernandez was 85 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Efrain's life.

It was disclosed on August 7th, 2017 that Felicita "Licha" Tamez died in Sunnyside, Washington.  Tamez was 80 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Felicita "Licha"'s life.

It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on August 4th, 2017 that Felicita "Licha" Tamez perished in Sunnyside, Washington.  Tamez was 80 years old and was born in Weslaco, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Felicita "Licha"'s life.

History

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

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