Obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

VIRGINIA R. SALINAS PHARR – Virginia R. Salinas, 81, went home to the Lord Saturday, February 1, 2020, at her residence in Pharr. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place...

Jan 31, 2020

PHARR - Rafael Palacios Sr., 83, went home to our Lord Friday, January 31, 2020, at his residence in Pharr surrounded by his family. Mr. Palacios was born and lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Luz Palacios; and his two brothers, Pete and Julian Palacios. Mr. Palacios is survived...

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Jan 26, 2020

Tomasa “Tommie” Contreras ALAMO- Tomasa “Tommie” Contreras (née Olivares) passed away peacefully in Alamo, Texas on January 26, 2020, at the age of 82. Our mother lived a life “her way.” Regrets? Well, she probably had a few. She obsessively planned each chartered course and never came close to biting more than she could chew. Doubts? She ate them up...

Jan 25, 2020

CARLOS AVILA SAN JUAN - Carlos Avila, 63, entered eternal rest Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by a son, Carlos Avila Jr.; his first wife, Rosalinda Rodriguez; his parents, Petra and Encarnacion Avila; two brothers, Sebastian Paz, Erasmo Avila; three sisters, Maria Olga Ybarra, Maria Luisa Villegas, Maria De La...

Jan 24, 2020

Otila Sanchez Saldana, 82, went home to the Lord Friday, January 24, 2020, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Donna, Otila lived in San Carlos for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Saldana; a grandchild, Artie Cantu; her parents, Geronimo and Felicita Sanchez; and numerous brothers and sisters. Otila is survived by...

Jan 23, 2020

MARIA M. “AMADA” CASTILLO PHARR – Maria M. “Amada” Castillo, 76, went home to our Lord Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Amada had lived in Pharr over 60 years and was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ovidio Castillo; a son,...

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Jan 20, 2020

JOSE ANTONIO REYES SAN JUAN – Jose Antonio Reyes, 89, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at Doctors Hospital At Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martina Reyes; his two sons, Jose Reynaldo (Juana Maria) Reyes of San Juan, Jose Antonio (Cynthia Carolina) Reyes of San Antonio; two grandchildren, Sebastian Reyes and Ezequiel Reyes;...

Jan 19, 2020

ALAMO - Mario Joseph Benedetti, 78, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Tarshin, Malta, Mr. Benedetti was a former resident of Belleville, Michigan and was currently residing in Alamo. He was a parishioner at Resurrection Catholic Church and was a proud sailor of the United States Navy who served aboard the...

Jan 15, 2020

LAURA RODRIGUEZ MCALLEN – Laura Rodriguez, 34, entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Dallas. Born on May 20, 1985, in McAllen, Laura brought joy to those who knew and loved her throughout her life. She attended Sharyland schools from kindergarten through her high school graduation in 2003 and maintained many of the friendships forged during those years through...

Jan 14, 2020

Manuel "T.J." Trevino Jr., 27, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Great Falls, MT. T.J. was currently serving in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pedro S. and Carmen A. Trevino; an aunt, Carolina Trevino; and his maternal grandfather, Elizar Garza. T.J. is survived by his father, Manuel (Zulema Alvarez)Trevino of...

Jan 14, 2020

GENARO ISAIAH “IZZY” CASTILLO DONNA – Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo, 18, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Donna, Texas. Izzy was physically active in sports, previously attended Robert Vela High School and was currently a student at Donna High School. He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Lupita Chapa. Mr. Castillo is survived by his mother,...

Jan 14, 2020

PHARR - Jose Antonio Robles Montenegro, 44, entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Galveston, Texas. Jose Antonio is survived by his mother, Maria Dolores Montenegro of Pharr; five brothers, Domingo Robles, Jose Martin Robles, Jose Gabriel Robles, all of Houston, Juan Jose Robles of Pharr, Pascual Robles of Freeport; a sister, Lourdes Robles of Alamo; seven uncles and...

Jan 14, 2020

Seledina Olivarez-Johnson was born on September 22nd, 1971 in Edinburg, Texas. After fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer, she passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020. She was a passionate member of the oilfield community working in sales for 10 years. Mom was a rhinestone cowgirl who loved to rope and ride. She enjoyed hunting, dancing, and most importantly...

Jan 14, 2020

Romeo "Rick" Villarreal, 56, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Harlingen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident. He enjoyed cooking and serving others. Mr. Villarreal is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Villarreal is survived by his wife of 28 years, Alma Villarreal; three sons, Romeo Ricardo...

Jan 10, 2020

JUANITA FIGUEROA ALAMO – Juanita Figueroa, 89, went home to the Lord Friday, January 10, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Juanita lived in Alamo her entire life. She is survived by three daughters, Elisa (Eliberto) Gonzalez, Enedelia (Reyes) Gamez, Esther Figueroa, all of Alamo; two sons, Hilario (Herminia) Figueroa of McAllen, Eduardo (Cindy) Figueroa...