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Manuel "Meme" Bermea

Manuel "Meme" Bermea

May 17, 2020

MANUEL "MEME" BERMEA PHARR - Manuel "Meme" Bermea, 59, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 17, 2020, at his residence in Pharr. Born in San Juan, Manuel lived in Pharr for most of his life and proudly served our country as a Sergeant U.S. Marine. After 15 years of service, Manuel worked as a Postal Carrier in Edinburg and...

Felicitas B. Morales

Felicitas B. Morales

May 17, 2020

Felicitas B. Morales, 101, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at her residence. Felicitas had lived in San Juan since 1967 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Morales Sr.; a son, Eduardo Morales; a daughter, Raquel Morales; a brother, Daniel Barrientos; and a sister,...

Sylvia Torres

Sylvia Torres

May 17, 2020

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Elisandro Saenz Sr.

Elisandro Saenz Sr.

May 16, 2020

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Esperanza Ramos Nunez

Esperanza Ramos Nunez

May 14, 2020

ESPERANZA RAMOS NUNEZ ALAMO - Eperanza Ramos Nunez, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. Mrs. Nunez is preceded in death by her parents Cleofas and Maria Ramos, her three siblings, Olivia Ramos, Gilberto Ramos and Juan Ramos. Esperanza is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Gerardo Nunez of Alamo;...

Erasmo Palacios

Erasmo Palacios

May 14, 2020

ERASMO PALACIOS PHARR - Erasmo Palacios, 74, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 14, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Palacios served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War, and was a member at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his...

Armandina Avila Garza

Armandina Avila Garza

May 11, 2020

ARMANDINA AVILA GARZA PHARR - Armandina Avila Garza, 80, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Armandina Garza was a woman with unbreakable faith who used her life to serve Jehovah God. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was loved and touched by everyone who knew...

Martriana "Tina" Tanamachi

Martriana "Tina" Tanamachi

May 11, 2020

Martriana "TITA" TANAMACHI EDINBURG Martriana "Tina" Tanamachi, 90, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Tanamachi; and a granddaughter, Jeanette J. Villarreal. Martriana is survived by three children, Velma (Donald) Sweeten, Ronald Tanamachi, Michael (Josie) Tanamachi, all of Edinburg; nine grandchildren, Monica L....

Gabriel Ortiz Sr.

Gabriel Ortiz Sr.

May 6, 2020

Gabriel Ortiz Sr., 57, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his residence in Weslaco. Mr. Ortiz was born and raised in Brownsville but was currently residing in Weslaco. He loved his family, grandchildren, and friends more than anything. He also enjoyed cooking and BBQ'ing for them. Mr. Ortiz retired from Imperial Chemical Industries "ICI Paints" after 20 years of...

Guadalupe B. Garcia

Guadalupe B. Garcia

May 6, 2020

GUADALUPE B. GARCIA SAN JUAN – Guadalupe B. Garcia, 75, went home to our Lord Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at The Heights of Alamo. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garcia had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Borrego and Adela Lechuga; and ten siblings, Juan Borrego, Pedro Borrego, Alberto Borrego,...

Herlinda "Linda" Zepeda

Herlinda "Linda" Zepeda

May 5, 2020

Herlinda "Linda" Zepeda, 84, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 5, 2020, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Zepeda is survived by her husband, Adan Zepeda; six children, Martha Sylvia Zepeda, Samuel (Sharon) Zepeda, Lisa (Mike) Zollinger, Cesar (Veronica) Zepeda, Alex (Missy) Zepeda, Adam (Bridgett) Zepeda; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and six siblings,Elvira Escobar, Dolores Villanueva, Israel Pineda, Moises Pineda,...

Carlota Vela

Carlota Vela

May 5, 2020

CARLOTA VELA EDINBURG - Carlota was born in McAllen, Texas on January 5, 1918, to Jose Vela Cavazos and Maria Vela De La Vega, the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her beloved siblings: Ramon (Tommie, Aurora), Ernestina (Jorge Garza), Maria Christina (Gilbert De La Cruz), Lilia Vela, and a brother,...

Isidro Hernandez

Isidro Hernandez

May 4, 2020

ISIDRO HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN – Isidro Hernandez, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, May 4, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Los Ramones, N.L., Mr. Hernandez had lived in San Juan since 1974. He is survived by his four loving daughters, Santa Maria Hernandez, Norma Nelly Hernandez, both of McAllen, Rosa Isela Hernandez and Yolanda Ramon, both...

Horacio Jose Contreras, Sr.

Horacio Jose Contreras, Sr.

May 3, 2020

HORACIO JOSE CONTRERAS ALAMO - Horacio Jose Contreras, Sr., 86, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at The Heights of Alamo. He is preceded in death by his son, Raymond Contreras; and his first wife, Maria Luisa Contreras. Mr. Contreras is survived by his wife, Matilde Contreras of Alamo; six children, Ester Espinoza of McAllen, Horacio Contreras, Jr. of Alamo, Maria...

Rodolfo S. Alvarado

Rodolfo S. Alvarado

May 3, 2020

RODOLFO S. ALVARADO SAN JUAN – Rodolfo S. Alvarado, 92, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Mission, Mr. Alvarado had lived in San Juan most of his life. He served in the Unites States Army during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his...

Frumencio "Mencho" Perez

Frumencio "Mencho" Perez

May 2, 2020

FRUMENCIO “MENCHO” PEREZ EDINBURG – Frumencio “Mencho” Perez, 87, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Born in La Blanca, Frumencio lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Enriqueta Perez. Frumencio is survived by two children, Favian (Maria) Perez, Diana (Hugo) Martinez; five grandchildren, Fernando Perez,...

Guillermo "Willie" Vargas

Guillermo "Willie" Vargas

May 2, 2020

GUILLERMO “WILLIE” VARGAS SAN JUAN – Guillermo “Willie” Vargas, 88, went home to the Lord Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Glen Flora, TX, Guillermo lived in San Juan for most of his later years in life. He was well known for his artistic talent in autobody repair and painting. “Willie” retired July...

Rita Rodriguez

Rita Rodriguez

Apr 30, 2020

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Leonzo Garza Sr.

Leonzo Garza Sr.

Apr 30, 2020

SAN ISIDRO/RIO GRANDE CITY - On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Leonzo Garza Sr., a loving son, brother, father and uncle passed away at the age of 61. He was born on August 7, 1958 to Santiago “Chago” Garza and the late Julia (Trevino) Garza. Leonzo was a lifetime resident of San Isidro where he graduated from high school in 1977,...

Maurilio "Maui" Garcia

Maurilio "Maui" Garcia

Apr 29, 2020

ALAMO - Maurilio "Maui" Garcia, 80, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Matilde Garcia of Alamo; five children, Ruben (Maria) Garcia of Pharr, Veronica (Javier) Lopez of Elsa, Leticia (Jose) Jimenez of Alamo, Odilia (Albert Guerrero) Garcia of San Juan, Debra (Sonny) Muniz of Harlingen; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous...

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