Obituaries

Dec 20, 2019

PHARR - Nora R. Gonzalez, 90, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 20, 2019, at her residence. Nora was born on June 22, 1929, in Kenedy, Texas. Her family relocated during her early childhood to Pharr, where she graduated from Pharr-San Juan Alamo High School in 1948 and was a member of the choir and played the clarinet. She earned...

Dec 19, 2019

MARIA ELISA ALANIZ AGUIRRE SAN JUAN - Maria Elisa Alaniz Aguirre, 89, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 19, 2019, at McAllen Nursing Center, surrounded by family. Born in Mission, Mrs. Aguirre had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a lifetime parishioner at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by...

Dec 12, 2019

EDINBURG - Ana Maria Garcia, 68 of Edinburg, TX passed into eternal rest on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Berta Lerma Ortiz and Teodoro Ortiz; four brothers; a sister and a granddaughter. Ana Maria is survived by her loving and devoted husband Gustavo Garcia, Jr.; three sons Mundy (Diana) Cruz, Noel (Christina) Cruz...

Dec 12, 2019

LUCIANO GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Luciano Gonzalez, 93, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Blasa Pena Gonzalez. Luciano is survived by his daughters and sons, Alberto (Faith) Gonzalez, Ricardo (Marcelina) Gonzalez, Daniel (San Juanita) Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Armando (Shirley) Gonzalez, Rosa Maria (Alfredo) Cortez,...

Dec 9, 2019

EDINBURG - Dora Lopez Soto, 76, entered eternal rest Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Dora was formerly of Harlingen and lived in Edinburg since 1973. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was formerly employed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juanita...

Dec 9, 2019

EDINBURG - Consuelo A. Cantu, 87, died Monday, December 9, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Consuelo lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a sister, Leonarda Badillo; and a son in law, Israel Rivera Jr. Mrs. Cantu is survived by her husband, married for...

Dec 7, 2019

PHARR - January 25, 1930 - December 7, 2019 We are greatly saddened by the loss of our father Romeo Saenz Escobar from natural causes. Dad was born in his childhood home in Pharr, Texas, on January 25, 1930, to Jose Maria Escobar and Lucia Saenz-Escobar. He was the second of seven children, later eight, when they added their brother...

Dec 7, 2019

Dec 7, 2019

Ruben P. Salazar, 84, entered eternal rest Saturday, December 7, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. His is preceded in death by his wife, Faustina Salazar; his parents, Bernardo and Celia Salazar; a brother, Casimiro Salazar; two sisters, Estella (Rey) Garza and Gregoria "Goya" Rodriguez; a great-grandson, Raven Miles Patino. Mr. Salazar is survived by six children, Norma (Aniceto) Villarreal, Ruben...

Dec 6, 2019

Dec 5, 2019

MARIA PETRA PUENTES PHARR – Maria Petra Puentes, 69, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pharr, Maria had lived in Alamo for 15 years and returned to her hometown, Pharr where she lived for 13 years. She is preceded in death...

Dec 5, 2019

MAXIMIANO “MAX” BARRIENTES EDINBURG/BEEVILLE – Maximiano “Max” Barrientes, 56, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Mission Trails Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Edinburg, Max had lived in Beeville most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Pedro M. Barrientes; four sisters, Margarita, Irene, Maria Alicia, and Gloria Barrientes. Max is...

Dec 4, 2019

MARGARITA PEREZ RODRIGUEZ PHARR - Margarita Perez Rodriguez, 89, went home to our Lord Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr all of her life, and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Antonio Rodriguez; her mother,...

Dec 3, 2019

ELISEO GUAJARDO, SR SAN JUAN- Eliseo Guajardo, Sr. was born June 14, 1934 in Donna, Texas. Eliseo “Cheo” Guajardo was a man who loved fixing sewing machines, enjoyed the outdoors, the hunt, the catch, a good ol’ barbecue, and an ice-cold beer. He was a man of great stature, great presence, and a great heart. He was surrounded by all...

Dec 3, 2019

LUCILA "LUCY" BAROCIO ALAMO- Lucila "Lucy" Barocio, 52, went home to the Lord, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, she was a lifetime resident of Alamo. Lucy enjoyed going to daycare, babysitting her nieces and nephews, cleaning and staying active. Her unique smile is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends....

Dec 1, 2019

PHARR – María Consuelo Infante, 94, loving wife and mother went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by family and friends. Consuelo was born in 1924 to Florencio and Anita Mendoza in Pharr, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Florencio and Anita Mendoza; beloved husband of 71 years, José...

Nov 28, 2019

Nov 28, 2019

In Lien of flowers donations can be made to Driscoll Children's Hospital.

Nov 27, 2019

Nov 27, 2019

Elem Serna, 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was a devoted Catholic, loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Erasmo Sr. and Marina Lina Serna. Mr. Serna is survived by his loving wife, Lidia Serna; four children, Sarah Lisa (Juan) Serna, Adrian Carlos (Leticia) Serna, Lily...