Consuelo R. Rea, 74 years of age, passed away peacefully at her residence after a long illness.
Consuelo was a hardworking and devoted woman who spent many years working as a cook at McDonald’s and Whataburger. Above all, she treasured spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed family gatherings, where she could be surrounded by those she loved most. Her family will forever cherish the memories they shared with her and the love she gave throughout her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Rodriguez and Estanislada Garza Rodriguez; brothers, Leandro Rodriguez and Bobby Rodriguez; and sisters, Esmeralda (Jesus) Garza, Gilda Perez, and Virgie (Juan) Barrera.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Emily (Randy) Reaux; son, Leandro Rea III; brother, Ramon (Elsa) Rodriguez; sisters, Yolanda (Domingo) Gonzalez and Dalia (Zeke) Luna; her favorite aunt, Aida Benavides; brother-in-law, Margarito Perez; sister-in-law, Mary Rodriguez; granddaughter, Desarae (Dustin) Lopez; and four great-grandchildren, Michael Ryan Lopez, Lola Marie Lopez, Virginia Lorraine Lopez, and Diesel Lopez. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Active pallbearers:
Robert Santos, Roy Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez, Daniel Perez, Margarito Perez, and Michael Ryan Lopez.
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Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice, Texas. A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at New Collins Cemetery.
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc.
 

Baldemar “Balde” Vasquez

Baldemar “Balde” Vasquez, 62, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. He was a graduate of San Diego High School, Class of 1981.

Balde dedicated his life to hard work and providing for the family he loved so dearly. He was previously employed by T&T Crane & Rigging and was currently employed by LV Crane & Rigging as a crane operator. He was a man who believed in working hard, taking care of his family, and always making sure those he loved were provided for.

Balde enjoyed listening to his favorite ’80s rock music, spending time outdoors playing with his grandsons, and cooking barbecue for his family and friends. He found joy in the simple moments spent surrounded by the people he loved.

Balde was more than a husband, father, and grandfather. He was our rock, our provider, our protector, and the heart of our family. His strength, love, and devotion will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His greatest pride and joy were his grandchildren, and the memories he created with them will be cherished forever.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vicente Vasquez.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 40 years, Lela Vasquez; two daughters, Vanessa Morin and Kristina (Britney) Vasquez; and his beloved grandchildren, Gabriel Morin, Jacob Morin, Kristian Hinojosa, Reylynn Hinojosa, and Jaylynn Hinojosa.

He is also survived by his mother, Estella Vasquez; siblings, Irma (Edmundo) Valdez, Vicente Vasquez, Jr., Angie (Roberto) Salaiz, Jose (Brenda) Vasquez, and Ricardo Tovar; mother-in-law, Estella (Antonio) Juarez; father-in-law, Santana Garcia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Ricardo Tovar, Jose Vasquez, Lupe Morin, Bryan Garcia, Roel Garcia, Mathew Salinas, Jose “Blue” Perez, and John Rudy Broquet.

Honorary Pallbearers: Gabriel Morin, Jacob Morin, and Kristian Hinojosa.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home – San Diego, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Diego Cemetery No. 2.

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.
 

San Diego, Texas Vilma P. Ibarra, 67, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at a nursing facility in Alice, Texas.

Born on January 6, 1959, Vilma was a proud graduate of San Diego High School, Class of 1977. She dedicated 25 years of faithful service to the San Diego Independent School District, where she was respected and appreciated for her dedication, compassion, and commitment to the students, faculty, and staff she served.

A devoted Catholic, Vilma lived her life guided by faith, kindness, and love. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She shared 25 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Leonel "Leo" Ibarra, creating a lifetime of cherished memories together.

Vilma will always be remembered for her gentle heart, warm smile, and generous spirit. She had a special way of making everyone feel welcome and loved, and her compassion touched the lives of all who knew her. Her legacy of faith, strength, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jose Oscar Perez and Herminia Perez; her brother, Michael Perez; and her father-in-law, Antonio P. Ibarra.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 25 years, Leonel "Leo" Ibarra; her sons, Jose Adrian (Selina) Trevino and Cesar Rolando (Claudia) Trevino; her daughter, Laura Ysela Trevino; her brother, Jose Oscar (Celina) Perez Jr.; her mother-in-law, Ofelia S. Ibarra; three grandchildren; Joziah St. Jude Trevino, Avalynn Rose Torrez, and Anastasia Trevino, extended family members, and many dear friends whose lives she touched with her kindness and love.

Active Pallbearers: Leopoldo Perez, Jr., Tomas Morin, Gilberto Valerio, Jr., Jose Oscar Perez, III., Andres Garza and Adrian Garza.

Honorary Pallbearer: Jovon Perez

Vilma's memory will forever remain a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home -San Diego. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery.
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Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements.

Alice, Texas - ​On July 25, 2026 — 73 years, 11 months, and 17 days after he was born — this mortal world said goodbye to Trinidad Jasso, Jr. of Alice, Texas.
 
Born and raised in Alice, Mr. Jasso made himself well-known in his youth both as a Sheriff’s Deputy and, most importantly to him, as a jockey, racing horses across both the “brush tracks” and official racetracks of Texas and beyond. While he worked a multitude of jobs in his life (such as at the Celanese plant in Bishop, Stallion Oilfield Services in Alice, and DE Dietrich in Violet), his main source of pride was his excellence in the craft of horse racing. While an accomplished and champion jockey in his own right, he shifted into helping his family train horses later in life, including another champion quarter horse.
 
He enjoyed the quiet of his ranch and cherished the family and friends he had the grace to accumulate. He had an impeccable sense of humor to the end, always quick with a joke or ready with a quip, an excellence in wordplay that he passed on to his children. When he wasn’t working, he curated a taste for fine cigars and pipe tobacco and enjoyed reminiscing about the old days around Alice or on the track. For his survivors, it’s difficult to imagine the family without him at the center. Their only solace is that he is finally free from his earthly pain and at home with those that went before him.
 
Mr. Jasso was preceded in death by his parents and his four siblings. He leaves behind the saddened souls of his wife, Paula Jasso; six children, Trinidad III (Cindy) Jasso, Mary Ann (Edward) Hawkins, Irene (Luis) Ozuna, Emilio (Alina) Jasso, Marisa Jasso, and Kristen Jasso; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and an inexhaustible list of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
 
A visitation will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Chapel in Alice, Texas with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice on August 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at New Collins Cemetery.
 
Flowers or plants may be sent to Mauro P. Garcia for the services.
 
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

,Maria M. Serna
October 23, 1942 – June 21, 2026

Maria M. Serna, 83 years of age, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1942, to Isabel Mendoza and Maria Sanchez.

Maria was a devoted homemaker throughout her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed cooking for her family and creating special memories with those she loved. Maria was a woman of faith who prayed her Rosary and read her Bible daily. The unconditional love she had for her grandchildren was truly special, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ruben Serna; and her cousin, Elisa Pereida.
Survivors include her son, Ruben (Belinda) Serna Jr.; daughter, Elisa (Eric) Wendt; brother, Francisco Israel Mendoza Sr.; grandchildren, Meredith (Matthew) Christensen and Ruben (Iveth) Serna III; and her great-granddaughter, Sage Lynn, many nieces, and nephews she absolutely loved.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Mauro P. Garcia Chapel- Alice with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Mauro P. Garcia Chapel- Alice. Burial will follow at New Collins Cemetery.
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Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

Rene’ L. Amaya passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on June 11, 2026. He is reunited in heaven with the love of his life and wife of 29 years, JoAnn Marie Amaya, who preceded him in eternal rest in August of 2024. He was a dedicated federal law enforcement officer, a proud Texas Longhorn, and cherished family man. He leaves behind a distinguished legacy of dedicated service to his country and love for his family.

Born on June 4, 1952, Rene’ grew up with in San Diego, Texas. He was a gifted student and athlete. His academic and athletic drive took him to the University of Texas at Austin, where he proudly wore the burnt orange as a scholarship football player for the Texas Longhorns. His passion for the game never faded; he remained a lifelong, die-hard fan of both the Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys.

After graduating from the University of Texas, Rene’ embarked on a distinguished career as an FBI Special Agent that spanned nearly 30 years. With unwavering dedication, Rene’ protected and served communities across the United States, with assignments taking him to Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Newark (NJ), and eventually to his home of Corpus Christi. He approached his work with the utmost professionalism and honor, earning the deep respect of his fellow agents, and the prosecutors and judges with whom he worked.

In his well-deserved retirement, Rene’ prioritized his daily exercise, loved tinkering around the house fixing anything that needed care, and thoroughly enjoyed unwinding with his favorite television shows. He was an avid poker player, loved to barbeque, and cherished his family.

Rene’s presence brought comfort, safety, and joy to those who truly knew him. He was a pillar for his family. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family, his FBI fraternity, and the South Texas communities he proudly called home.

Rene’ is survived by his sons, Rolando Amaya (Nicole) and Michael McAvoy-Amaya (Betty); his stepdaughters, April Nolan and Crystal Nolan; and his siblings, Becky Oliveira (David) and Rudy Amaya (Laleh). He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Kendra (Drew), Eliana, Brice, Layden, Lance, Alisa; and a great-grandfather to Harper and Alexia. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, former colleagues, and lifelong friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, JoAnn; his parents, Ramon and Rebecca Amaya; his brother, Ramon Amaya; and his beloved Tios and Tias, Pedro Luna (Evelyn), Torcuato Luna (Connie), and Esperanza Gonzalez (Pete), and nephew Daniel Oliveira

Active Pallbearers: Rolando Amaya, Michael J. McAvoy-Amaya, Alex Oliveira, Matthew Oliveira
 
Visitation will begin on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home – San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Church – San Diego. 
 
Arrangements are under the care of Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc.