Obituaries

Jan 7, 2020

GEORGE GARZA GODINEZ ALAMO – George Garza Godinez, 53, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, George lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Antonia Godinez; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Hilario Garza; and paternal grandmother, Dolores Cervantes. George...

Jan 6, 2020

SAN JUAN - Jose G. Puente, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, January 6, 2020, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Juan, he was a lifetime resident and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Puente is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by a...

Jan 6, 2020

DOLORES C. SALINAS PHARR - Dolores C. Salinas, 85, entered eternal rest Monday, January 6, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. Dolores and her husband were longtime owners of 495 Drive Inn Grocery Store in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rubio O. Salinas; her parents, Mauricio and Maria Dolores Chapa; and six siblings. Dolores is survived...

Jan 5, 2020

NORMA MARIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Norma Maria Gonzalez, 64, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, in Harlingen. She was a devoted educator, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a passionate caring special education teacher for over 35 years. She took pride in her career and loved to be called an Edinburg Bobcat. Go Bobcats! She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 5, 2020

JOSE O. “KONO” RAMIREZ EDINBURG –Jose O. “Kono” Ramirez, 75, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ramirez; two sisters, Irma and Teresa Ramirez Jose is survived by his four sons, Jose (Becky) Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, David (Marissa) Ramirez , Gabriel (Jessica) Ramirez; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five siblings,...

Jan 4, 2020

AUSTIN - Romelia Soltero, 87, went home to our Lord Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her residence in Austin. Ms. Soltero was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, MX. She was proceeded in death by her parents Maria Chavez and Manuel Soltero; as well as her son Jesus Manuel de la Riva Soltero. Ms. Soltero is survived by nine grandchildren, Joseph...

Jan 3, 2020

PHARR – Rosalinda Garza Ramirez, 72, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Ramirez was a life-long resident of Pharr and was formerly employed by PSJA ISD. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Nora Rendon Garza; two brothers, Francisco Garza Jr. and Oscar Garza. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her...

Dec 31, 2019

MCALLEN - Dr. Javier "Javi" Andres Saenz II, 33, entered eternal rest on December 31, 2019. Javi was born on July 2, 1986 in McAllen, Texas to Dr. Javier Andres Saenz and Evelia Saenz Solis. Javi was the second of three children born to Javier and Evelia. Javi was raised in McAllen and enjoyed spending time playing sports with the...

Dec 30, 2019

ALIBER LOZANO EDINBURG- Aliber Lozano, 85, went home to the Lord, Monday, December 30, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Born in El Porvenir, Nuevo Leon, MX, he lived most of his life in Edinburg. Mr. Lozano worked in construction, agriculture and farming to provide for his family, -he began working at an early age. He...

Dec 29, 2019

ISRAEL E. SOLIS DONNA - Israel E. Solis, 72, died Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Solis had lived in Donna for 36 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Israel was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Okinawa during Vietnam. He is preceded...

Dec 27, 2019

MERCEDES J. AVILA SAN JUAN – Mercedes J. Avila, 70, went home to the Lord Friday, December 27, 2019, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mercedes was born and lived in San Juan her entire life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo Avila Sr.; her parents, Gabino and Manuela Jasso; and three siblings, Ramiro Jasso, Maria De La...

Dec 25, 2019

ALAMO – Magdalena Elias Cerda, 97, went home to our Lord Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen Born in San Lorenzo, San Luis Potosi, MX, Mrs. Cerda had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Benito Cerda; and a son, Jose Cerda. Mrs. Cerda is survived...

Dec 23, 2019

Dec 23, 2019

Kevin Roland Pena, 45, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, in Edinburg. Kevin is survived by his parents, Angie Cervantes Pena and Manuel Rolando (Libby) Pena; siblings, Lilah Koren Pena, Mike Vasquez, Vanessa, and Victoria Pena; maternal grandfather, Eustaquio Cervantes of Salinas, California; nieces Kayla and Kerissa Pena; nephew Erik Pena; numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives and many...

Dec 23, 2019

PEDRO "PAPAPETE" DURAN PHARR - Pedro "PapaPete" Duran Medina fallecio el lunes, 23 de diciembre del 2019, en el hospital Solara de McAllen, TX acompanado por sus hijos y familiares.Pedro Duran nacio en Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico el 17 de octubre del 1927, hijo del matrimonio Felix Duran y Eulalia Medina. Contrajo matrimonio con la +Sra. Eleuteria Uribe, quien fue su amor de...

Dec 23, 2019

Francisca S. (Kika) Suarez 1930 – 2019 Francisca S. (Kika) Suarez, 89, went home to be with the Lord, December 23, 2019. Celebration of life service was Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Capilla De San Jose, 4101 N. Flores St., Edinburg, TX under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg. Interment followed at Val Verde Memorial...

Dec 22, 2019

ROBERT VALDEZ EDINBURG – Robert Valdez, 54, entered eternal rest Sunday, December 22, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Dallas, Mr. Valdez had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was employed by Sam’s Club. Robert was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, UT Longhorns, and Nascar. He enjoyed making his family laugh, barbecuing, and...

Dec 22, 2019

ROBERTO P. "EL VATO LOCO" HERNANDEZ Roberto P. Hernandez, 72, went home to our Lord Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, Mr. Hernandez had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by two sons, Juan and Cristobal Hernandez; his parents, San Juanita and Rodolfo Hernandez; and two brothers, Ruben...

Dec 21, 2019

Surrounded by her beloved husband, children, and grandchildren, Claricia Corral Calvillo, 73, entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2019, at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Austin, TX. She was born July 8, 1946 in Donna, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jesus Corral and Rosa Salinas; and her brother, Jose Ruben Perez. Claricia is survived by...

Dec 20, 2019

DAVID WAYNE WRIGHT EDINBURG – David Wayne Wright, 88, went home to the Lord Friday, December 20, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Deport, David lived in Edinburg for 52 years. He is preceded in death by a brother, W.B. Wright. David is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Doris Wright of Edinburg; four...