Obituaries

Dec 19, 2024

PABLO CARR JR.

SAN JUAN - Pablo Carr Jr., 66, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Comfort House in McAllen. 

Mr. Carr is survived by his three children, David Paul (Celina) Carr, Joshua (Casey) Carr, Christopher Paul Carr; 13 grandchildren; five siblings, Graciela Lugan, Irma Lopez, Adela Brammer, San Juanita Casas, Rudy Carr; and nephew, Rick Lugan.

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Dec 19, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

ANTONIO "TONO" GARCIA

SAN JUAN - Antonio "Tono" Garcia, 90, entered eternal rest Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence in San Juan. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Rosario Garcia; his parents, Luis Garcia and Leonides De La Fuente; and three sisters, Guadalupe Isaguirre, Amalia Garcia, Elvia Garcia.

Antonio is survived by five children, Martha Alicia (Asencion) Torres,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

ISIDORO CERVANTES

PHARR– Isidoro Cervantes, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his residence in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Cervantes; and a daughter Ana Elizabeth Ceja.

Isidoro is survived by his ten children, Ismael (Angelica) Cervantes, Maria Magdalena (Pablo) Campos, Ruben (Idalia Edith) Cervantes, Misael (Elizabeth) Cervantes, all of Pharr, Isidoro (Cristy) Cervantes of...

Dec 13, 2024

PHARR- Nereo M. Lopez, 81, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

Nero will be dearly missed by his friends and family. He was a warm hearted, funny man who always tried his best to support his family, friends and his community.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reymundo and Antonia Lopez; ten siblings, Jesus Lopez, Eliseo Lopez,...

Dec 13, 2024

Adrian Guerra, 69, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his family.Born in Rio Grande City, Mr. Guerra had lived in Edinburg since 2000 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He began his career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on April 27, 1987 and retired on August 31, 2015, after...

Dec 12, 2024

Major Philip “Phil” Brian Neeley, 76, US Air Force (Retired) passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas. 

Phil was born on December 29, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the third child of Robert Frost Neeley and Dorothy Jane Nordberg Neeley. One of ten siblings, Phil had many playmates and loved games. In ping-pong, he dominated his brother, John,...

Dec 9, 2024

JAVIER CARR

EDINBURG – Javier Carr, 84, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Javier Carr Jr., parents, Alberto Carr and Rosa Saucedo; and brother, Ruben Rodriguez. 

Mr. Carr is survived by his spouse, Alicia Carr Rodriguez; seven children, Bertha Alicia (Alejandro) Garcia, Jesus Carr, Juan Antonio Carr (best...

Dec 9, 2024

Carol Allender made her glorious entry into Heaven at 12:50 a.m. on December 9, 2024.

Carol Allender was born to Benjamin and Etta Jackson in Floral, Arkansas, on April 6, 1940. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Norman, several nieces and nephews, and Debra Sparkman (a very special friend and fellow servant of the Lord, whom she...

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alma Aguirre Castillo, age 65, who left us too early and peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Alma was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Antonio (Tony) Castillo, and a cherished mother to her three children: Michael (Celina), Alina (Pete), and Sabrina (Pilar). She took immense pride in...

Dec 5, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

ALAMO– Eloy Hernandez, 51, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paulino Hernandez; maternal grandparents; and his paternal grandparents.

Eloy was a devoted truck driver survived by his two daughters, Maranda Lynn Hernandez and Distiny Ann Lopez; two grandchildren, Noah and Marlene Martinez; his mother, Angelita Hernandez; two sisters,...

Dec 4, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

HECTOR MANUEL SALINAS

EDINBURG - Hector Manuel Salinas, age 84, born in Los Herreras, Mexico, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. 

For 50 years, Hector owned Hector's Barber Shop, where his hard work and dedication earned him the respect of the community. His passion for his work and outgoing personality forged lasting relationships with countless customers, many of whom became...

Dec 3, 2024

RUBEN GARZA, SR.

PHARR – Ruben Garza, Sr., 94, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nestor and Escela Garza; and his eight siblings.

Ruben is survived by his wife, Ramona Garza; three children, Juan Guadalupe (Olga Alicia) Garza, Ruben Garza, Jr., and Maribel Castro; five grandchildren, Natalie...

Dec 3, 2024

ALAMO- Matilde Lopez, 65, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her her husband, Noe Lopez; and her parents, Ascencion and Esiquia Cuevas.

Mrs. Lopez is survived by her three children, Kevin Lopez, Alex Lopez, Aaron Lopez; seven grandchildren; 10 siblings, Ramon (Diana) Cuevas, Anita Cuevas, Francisco (Elma) Cuevas, Guadalupe (Irineo)...

Dec 2, 2024

DONALD J. KILLELEA

McALLEN- We are deeply saddened at the loss of Donald Joseph Killelea, who passed away the evening of December 2, 2024 after a short illness.

Born September 16, 1924, to James and Elizabeth Killelea near Seneca, Illinois, he graduated from Ottawa High School in 1942. Donald served in the United States Merchant Marines for 40 months as a radio...