Obituaries
Joe "Beto" Longoria
Jun 7, 2020
JOE “BETO” LONGORIA EDINBURG – Joe “Beto” Longoria, 63, went home to the Lord Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born and raised in Edinburg, Joe was the proud owner of Longoria’s Auto Repair for 38 years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and an ACTS brother. Joe was a long-time member...
Jaime Amado Rodriguez
Jun 6, 2020
PHARR – Jaime Amado Rodriguez, 54, went home to the Lord Saturday, June 6, 2020, at his residence in Pharr. Born in San Juan, Jaime lived in Pharr for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Amado A. and Dominga R. Rodriguez; and a sister, Rosalinda Rodriguez. Jaime is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth...
Joshua "Mayhem" Ybarra
Jun 6, 2020
Joshua "Mayhem" Ybarra, 29, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. Born in McAllen, he lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers, Jesus Hernandez and Daniel Ybarra. Josh is survived by his loving children, Emma and Jason Ybarra (Becky Leija) of Alamo; his mother, Leticia Hernandez of Alamo; his "old...
Fernando "Bubu" Arevalo Jr.
Jun 5, 2020
FERNANDO "BUBU" AREVALO, JR.EDINBURG - Fernando "Bubu" Arevalo Jr., 32, entered eternal rest Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in Kennewick, Washington, he lived in Edinburg most of his life. Fernando was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his father, Fernando Arevalo Sr.; his stepfather, Antonio Reyes; and grandparents. Fernando is survived by his...
Jose Francisco Trejo
Jun 5, 2020
JOSE FRANCISCO TREJO ALAMO - Jose Francisco Trejo, 58, entered eternal rest Friday, June 5, 2020, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Catalina Trejo; and a sister, Diana Lopez. Mr. Trejo is survived by his wife, Veronica R. Trejo; and five children, Jose Francisco Trejo Lopez, Janie Trejo, Magda Gallegos, Sandra...
Oscar Trevino
Jun 4, 2020
OSCAR TREVINO SAN JUAN - Oscar Trevino, 83, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mauro and Juana Trevino; three sisters, Irma Trevino, Esperanza Trevino, and Arabella Bartimus. Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Minerva Trevino; four brothers, Eleazar Trevino, Eluid Trevino, Mauro M. Trevino,...
Maria C. "Concha" Aleman
Jun 1, 2020
Maria Concepcion (Concha) Aleman Alcazar, 70, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, June 1, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Concha had lived in Pharr most of her life. Throughout her life, she was known for her love and caring, but tenacious personality, how she put others and their needs...
Isabel "Chavelo" Mendoza
May 31, 2020
Isabel “Chavelo” Mendoza, 78, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Hidalgo County, Mr. Mendoza had lived in Alamo all of his life where his business, the Sno-Wiz became famous for his delicious snow cones. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Priscilla Mendoza; his parents, Ernesto & Guadalupe Mendoza;...
Nicholas Jude "Nicky" Herrera
May 31, 2020
NICHOLAS JUDE “NICKY” HERRERA MCALLEN – Nicholas Jude “Nicky” Herrera, 32, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his residence in McAllen. Nicky is a child with special needs, and a heart full of love. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle, who loved Mexican food, Mexican tortillas, and especially his grandma’s cooking. Nicky is survived by...
Eloisa Landa
May 29, 2020
ELOISA LANDA ALAMO - Eloisa "Locha" Landa, 82, returned to her Heavenly home on May 29, 2020 after a fearless battle with cancer. Her firm belief in God and devotion to her family supported her in the fight with cancer. God our Lord ultimately gave her peace with the most beautiful golden wings.Locha was immersed in the Catholic community in Alamo, TX from...
Ruben Raul Balli Sr.
May 29, 2020
Ruben Raul Balli, Sr., 87, entered eternal rest Friday, May 29, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Pharr, he lived in New Orleans most of his life until his retirement. Ruben was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Rodriguez Balli;...
Concepcion "Chon" Aceves
May 29, 2020
CONCEPCION “CHON” ACEVES SAN JUAN – Concepcion “Chon” Aceves, 98, went home to our Lord Friday, May 29, 2020, in San Juan. Mr. Aceves was born and lived in San Juan all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish...
Guadalupe G. Avalos
May 28, 2020
Guadalupe G. Avalos, 90, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Avalos is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Avalos; a brother, Victor Gomez. She is survived by two sons, Jesus F. (Elisa) Avalos, Ricardo R. (Belinda) Avalos; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A rosary was held Friday, May 29, 2020, at...
Francisco "Kiko" Ramirez Jr.
May 28, 2020
Francisco "Kiko" Ramirez Jr., 65, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 28, 2020, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McKinney, Kiko had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Lopez and Francisco Ramirez Sr. Kiko is survived by his loving wife, Juana Ramirez; three children, Francisco (Sylvia) Ramirez III, Veronica...
Jaime Gaona
May 25, 2020
JAIME GAONA HIDALGO - Jaime Gaona, 66, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Perfecto and Dora Gaona; and several siblings. Mr. Gaona is survived by his wife, Maria Gaona of Hidalgo; three children, Janet Gaona Davila of Edinburg, Jasmine Rodriguez of Brooklyn, NY, and Jaime Gaona, Jr. of Hidalgo;...
David "Heavy D" Lira
May 24, 2020
DAVID “HEAVY D” LIRA ALAMO – David “Heavy D” Lira, 47 passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. David is preceded in death by his parents, Noe Sr. and Maria Margarita Lira; maternal grandparents, Lindolfo and Paulita De Leon. Mr. Lira is survived by his wife, Jeannette Lira; four brothers, Juan Manuel (Esperanza) Lira, Noe Lira Jr., Armando (Nora) Lira,...
Berta S. Reyna
May 24, 2020
Berta Solis Reyna, 80, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL. Born on February 24, 1940, in Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Reyna had lived in Edinburg, TX most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose C. Reyna; a grandson, Roel Rodriguez; her...
Armando "Shy Boy" Trejo
May 24, 2020
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Maria "Jesusita" Cortez
May 24, 2020
SAN JUAN - Maria "Jesusita" Cortez, 91, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. Miss Cortez was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in both education and music at Pan American University. Jesusita was employed by PSJA ISD as a Pre-K teacher and a Music teacher....
Jose Cesar Sepulveda
May 24, 2020
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