Obituaries

Mar 29, 2020

RAQUEL CANTU SAN JUAN – Raquel Cantu, 83, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Cantu Jr.; two sons, Eddie Cantu, Bobby Cantu; and her parents, Francisco and Maria Guerra. Mrs. Cantu is survived by a son, Javier (Diana) Cantu of Alamo; three grandchildren,...

Mar 29, 2020

Oct. 23, 1962-March 29, 2020 Mark S. Pena passed away peacefully at his home in Edinburg on Sunday, March 29. He will be missed by his loving wife, Michelle and their children Gabriel, Luke, Isabelle, Juliette, Anna and Esteban. He is also survived by his parents L. Aron Pena, Sr. and Sylvia Pena; and brothers Aaron Pena, Jr.; Eric Pena;sister...

Mar 28, 2020

PALMVIEW - Fernando Esquivel Sr., 72, went home to the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born July 13, 1947, in Penitas, Texas to Adalberto and Clarita Esquivel. He graduated from La Joya High School in 1966 and in September of 1966 he volunteered to enroll in the United...

Mar 27, 2020

Mar 27, 2020

RAMIRO “BULLIE” PAEZ EDINBURG – Ramiro “Bullie” Paez, 60, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Ramiro was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. For 20 years, he was employed by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department and the University of Texas-Pan American, but it was an early job at the...

Mar 26, 2020

Maria P. Barrera, 80, entered eternal rest on March 26, 2020. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Barrera was formerly of Alamo and currently resided in Delta Lake. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Alonzo "Lonzie" Benito Barrera; her parents, Pedro and Luz Palacios; and three brothers, Rafael, Julian, and Pete Palacios. Her son, Isidoro "Izzy" Barrera, joined her in...

Mar 23, 2020

Maria Elena Palacios, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Martina Garcia; and a brother, Lalo Perez. Mrs. Palacios is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Fred Palacios; six children, Fred (Janie) Palacios Jr., Aida Palacios,...

Mar 22, 2020

ANGEL BALTAZAR GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Angel Baltazar Gonzalez, 19, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020, in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, a student at Edinburg High School Class of 2019. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Baltazar Segovia. Angel is survived by his parents, Jesus Gonzalez and Gladys Segovia; his maternal grandmother, Velia Segovia; his paternal grandparents,...

Mar 22, 2020

GABRIEL BENAVIDEZ, JR. PHARR – Gabriel Benavidez Jr., 59, died Sunday,March 22, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Benavidez was born in San Juan and lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Benavidez and Corina Lopez; and a brother, Rudy Benavidez Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife, Diana Benavidez of...

Mar 19, 2020

Mar 19, 2020

DELIA PEREZ HOOKS EDINBURG - Delia Perez Hooks, 83, of Mission, went to be with her heavenly father on March 19, 2020. Delia was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend to many. Her strength and perseverance served as an inspiration to all. Her life was full of love, laughter, and happiness. Those that were fortunate enough to have known...

Mar 19, 2020

Mar 16, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

AGRIPIN SEPULVEDA EDINBURG - Agripin Sepulveda, 82, went home to the Lord Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in General Bravo, N.L., he lived most of his life in Edinburg. Agripin had a strong faith in God and dedicated his life to his family. He enjoyed going-out, parties, the ranch, and hunting. Mr. Sepulveda...

Mar 11, 2020

Mar 11, 2020

Petra S. Cano, 92, went home to her Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Cano; a son, Angel Alberto Cano; her parents, Lorenzo and Petra Serna; three siblings, Edmundo, Estefana, and Florencia. Mrs. Cano is survived by seven children, Maria (Pablo) Alvarez, Alberto (Sylvia) Cano, Jr., Linda...

Mar 7, 2020

Obituary It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Noe Erasmo Dimas Jr. (76) beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who entered eternal rest with our Almighty Father on March 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Noe Erasmo Dimas Sr., mother Victoria Cerda Ayala, and son Noe David Dimas. He is survived and...

Mar 6, 2020

EDINBURG - Cindy Guerra, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Cindy was born and raised in Edinburg and was an alum of St. Joseph Catholic School. She graduated from Edinburg High School and attended the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She was a long time employee of...

Mar 4, 2020

Jovita V. Marez, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Edinburg. Jovita was a devoted Christian, with a strong faith in God. She dedicated her life to her family, teaching them important values that will live in them forever. She is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is...