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 written on May 7th, 2019 that James Eugene Steward perished in Weslaco, Texas.  Steward was 81 years old and was born in Lewellen, NE.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Eugene's life.

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

It was written 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 express your sorrow and honor Roger Land's life.

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

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

It was reported on June 13th, 2018 that Elizabeth Barton-Dobenin (York) passed away 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 perished 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 written by The Reflector on May 10th, 2018 that Eli Leija perished 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 disclosed 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 share your condolences and honor Manuel's life.

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

History

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

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