Obituaries

Nov 8, 2019

EDINBURG – Gilberto Rendon Cantu, 74, went home to the Lord Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Gilberto was born and lived in Edinburg his entire life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Cristy Cantu. Gilberto is survived by his wife, Beatrice Cantu of Edinburg; three children, Manuel (Jackie) Cantu, Dina Cantu, both of...

Nov 7, 2019

EDINBURG - Santos Urbina, 95, entered eternal rest Thursday, November 7, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reyes and Victoria Urbina; and a granddaughter, Bianca Urbina. Mr. Urbina is survived by his wife, Maria R. Urbina; five sons, Manuel Urbina, Reyes Urbina, Jose Manuel Urbina, Santos (Priscilla) Urbina and Martin Urbina; seven grandchildren, Vanessa Duran, Rey Urbina,...

Nov 7, 2019

ALAMO – Jorge “Choche” Martinez, 54, entered eternal rest Thursday November 7, 2019, at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center in Bryan, Texas. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Angelique Martinez, and his parents Norberto and Concepcion Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Dina Martinez of Edinburg; a son, Jorge Martinez, Jr.; three daughters, Chonemma...

Nov 6, 2019

Nov 5, 2019

JAVIER ALEJOS EDINBURG- Javier Alejos, 55, went home to our Lord Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Solara Specialty Hospital of McAllen. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Javier was a loving and caring husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He worked for many years at his family-owned restaurant, Hamburger King...

Nov 3, 2019

HERLINDA FLORES EDINBURG - Herlinda Flores, 75 died Sunday November 3, 2019 at her residence in Edinburg. Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 3, 2019

PHARR – Elvira G. Garcia, 81, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Cadereyta Jimenez, N.L., Mrs. Garcia had lived in Pharr for 18 Years. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Elvira was a devoted Catholic who loved to serve our Lord and was...

Nov 2, 2019

ALAMO - Loretta F. Meier, 77, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 2, 2019, at her residence in Alamo. Loretta was born in Buffalo, NY and became a permanent resident of Alamo over 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Fred Meier of Alamo; three daughters, Kathy (Joseph) Shisler, Lisa Flack, both of North Collins, NY, Sandy...

Nov 1, 2019

ALAMO/SAN JUAN - Rogelio "Roy" Maldonado, 50, entered eternal rest Friday, November 1, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Dolores Maldonado. Roy is survived by his wife, Bertha A. Maldonado; three sons, Rogelio (Carliza) Maldonado Jr., Raul Maldonado and Victor Leonel Maldonado; two grandsons, Damien Roy and Dylan Maldonado; seven sisters, Susie Casares, Estella Rojas,...

Nov 1, 2019

ESTER E. ALVARADO ALAMO – Ester E. Alvarado, 82, went home to our Lord Friday, November 1, 2019, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by two sons, Felipe Alvarado Jr., and Isidro Alvarado. Mrs. Alvarado is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Felipe Alvarado of Alamo; two daughters, Silvestra (Merle Oakley) McDaniel...

Oct 31, 2019

Oct 30, 2019

ALAMO/DONNA - Maria M. Lara, 70, went home to our Lord Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Zacatecas, MX, Mrs. Lara had lived in Alamo most of her life, and was a current resident of Donna. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan and of Our Lady...

Oct 30, 2019

ALAMO - Adalberto R. "Beto" Quesada, Sr., 68, went home to our Lord Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his residence in Alamo surrounded by his family. Born in Alamo, he was a lifetime resident and member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and listening to Tejano music. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and...

Oct 29, 2019

CARMELITA "LA CUATA" FLORES SAN JUAN - Carmelita "La Cuata" Flores, 89, went home to the Lord, Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Alamo, she had lived most of her life in San Juan. Carmelita enjoyed listening to music, gardening, making tamales, pan-de-polvo, and canning nopalitos. She enjoyed driving her little blue truck "la...

Oct 28, 2019

Alma Diana Guajardo, 57, went home to the Lord Monday, October 28, 2019. Born in Kingsville, she had lived most of life in Mercedes. Alma was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, her family was the center of her heart. Mrs. Guajardo is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by...

Oct 27, 2019

Oct 26, 2019

Alfredo "Fred" Zarate, Sr., 58, went home to the Lord Saturday, October 26, 2019. Born in San Juan, Alfredo lived in Edinburg for most of his life and proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his father, Sigifredo Zarate; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Alfredo is survived by four children, Arnoldo R....

Oct 26, 2019

EDINBURG - Rogelio Salazar, 61, entered eternal rest Saturday, October 26, 2019, at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pascual and Manuela Salazar; and a brother, Pascual Salazar Jr. Rogelio is survived by his wife, Josefa Salazar; five children, Carol Paz, Carmen Castaneda, Rogelio Salazar Jr., Ricardo Salazar, Jennifer Salazar; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Rosalinda...

Oct 25, 2019

EDINBURG - Gilberto Villarreal, 90, entered eternal rest Friday, October 25, 2019, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in San Manuel, Mr. Villarreal lived in Edinburg and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served honorably in the United States Army. A loving husband and father who lit up a room with his smile and that...

Oct 25, 2019

MARIA DE JESUS GARZA EDINBURG – Maria de Jesus Garza, 98, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was a former resident of Pharr and current resident of Edinburg for the past 22 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Garza Sr.; and a son, Alfredo Garza. Mrs. Garza...