Obituaries
Leonzo Garza Sr.
Apr 30, 2020
SAN ISIDRO/RIO GRANDE CITY - On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Leonzo Garza Sr., a loving son, brother, father and uncle passed away at the age of 61. He was born on August 7, 1958 to Santiago “Chago” Garza and the late Julia (Trevino) Garza. Leonzo was a lifetime resident of San Isidro where he graduated from high school in 1977,...
Maurilio "Maui" Garcia
Apr 29, 2020
ALAMO - Maurilio "Maui" Garcia, 80, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Matilde Garcia of Alamo; five children, Ruben (Maria) Garcia of Pharr, Veronica (Javier) Lopez of Elsa, Leticia (Jose) Jimenez of Alamo, Odilia (Albert Guerrero) Garcia of San Juan, Debra (Sonny) Muniz of Harlingen; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous...
Santos R. Martinez
Apr 27, 2020
SANTOS R. MARTINEZ MCALLEN - Santos R. Martinez, 92, went home to our Lord Monday, April 27, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Martinez had lived in McAllen for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Martinez and Eulogia Rodriguez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his loving wife,...
Gerardo "Jerry" Guerra
Apr 27, 2020
MISSION - Gerardo "Jerry" Guerra, 54, went home to our Lord Monday, April 27, 2020, at his residence in Mission. Jerry was born in Mission and lived there all of his life. He is survived by his only son, Derek Guerra; his parents, Servando and Hermila G. Guerra; two sisters, Patricia G. (George) Ibanez and Fedra (Roel) Navarro; two brothers,...
Luciano Hector Vasquez
Apr 23, 2020
SAN JUAN - Luciano Hector Vasquez, 92, went home to the Lord Thursday, April 23, 2020, while at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in San Juan, and lived there all of his life. Hector was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII, and was especially proud of guarding General McArthur. He worked with Elmore & Stahl...
Octavio Castaneda
Apr 19, 2020
Octavio Castaneda, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. Octavio is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Rosa Castaneda; infant daughter, Enedina Castaneda; four sisters, Tomasita, Isabel, Santos, Rosa Evelia Castaneda; a brother, Simon Castaneda. Mr. Castaneda is survived by his wife, Margarita Castaneda; four children, Juan Octavio (Eva) Castaneda, Enedina (Amado)...
Francisco O. Salinas
Apr 19, 2020
FRANCISCO O. SALINAS SAN JUAN - Francisco O. Salinas, 76, went home to the Lord Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, TX, he lived in San Juan most of his life. Mr. Salinas is preceded in death by his parents, Santos Olmos Salinas and Matias L. Salinas. He is survived by his...
Eriberta "Betty" Guzman Medrano
Apr 18, 2020
DONNA - Eriberta "Betty" Guzman Medrano, 82, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 18, 2020, surrounded by her family at her residence in Donna. Born on September 14, 1937, to the late Juana Zamora Guzman and Pablo Guzman, Betty was a former resident of San Juan and moved to Donna in 1992 where she became a member of St....
Ramon Villarreal Sr.
Apr 16, 2020
RAMON VILLARREAL SR. EDINBURG - Ramon Villarreal Sr., 86, went home to our Lord Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Villarreal was currently residing in Edinburg since 1974 and was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. He had a very successful career with Farmers Insurance, he was an agent in Houston in 1972....
Alejandro "Alex" Garcia
Apr 15, 2020
Alejandro "Alex" Garcia, 23, went home to the Lord Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Alex was born in McAllen. Those that knew Alex, knew he was humorous, smart-alecky, and had a sense for adventure. Alex had a passion for building and fixing anything mechanical, which led him to a Mechanical Engineering degree from...
Raul S. Tijerina
Apr 13, 2020
LINN-SAN MANUEL - Raul S. Tijerina, 94, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at his residence in Linn-San Manuel. Raul was a lifelong resident of Linn-San Manuel. He served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor during World War II. He was formerly employed by Rio Grande Floral and later by Hidalgo County Precinct 4. Mr....
Roosevelt Valdez
Apr 11, 2020
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Jean E. Mcclelland
Apr 11, 2020
EDINBURG – Jean E. McClelland, 94, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Tahoka, TX, Jean lived and taught at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Edwin McClelland; and a son, James Henry McClelland. Jean is survived by her daughter,...
Benito Hernandez
Apr 11, 2020
PHARR - Benito Hernandez, 92, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 11, 2020, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Taft, Texas; Benito was a direct descendent of El Capote Ranch where he was raised. He lived most of his life in Pharr, Texas. He was a Patriarch of his family; A MAN OF GOD, A MAN OF COURAGE...
Jose Manuel Silva
Apr 8, 2020
Jose Manuel Silva, 69 passed away on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Manuel graduated with honors from Edcouch Elsa High School in 1970 where he was proud to be known as Mr. EE. He served for five years with the Texas Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he graduated from...
Estela Villegas
Apr 8, 2020
Blanca Estela Villegas, age 94, joyfully entered into the gates of heaven on April 8, 2020. She was born to Josefa and Adalberto Garza on February 19, 1926 in Rio Grande City, Texas. She attended and graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School where she met her future husband, the late Roberto Villegas. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Villegas moved to...
Graciela G. Benavidez
Apr 7, 2020
Graciela G. Benavidez, 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Graciela is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Felipa Garcia; four siblings, Eufrasia Farias, Rodrigo Garcia, Ernesto Garcia, Eugenio Garcia. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by her husband, Roberto Benavidez; four children, Janie Cantu, Eduardo "Eddie" (Mary) Benavidez, Rolando (Brenda) Benavidez, Belinda (Enrique...
George Munoz
Apr 7, 2020
GEORGE MUNOZ SAN JUAN - George Munoz, 76, entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. George was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alicia Munoz; his parents, Gilberto and Alicia Munoz; and a stepson, Hector Garza. Mr. Munoz is survived by four children, Jorge...
Alfredo Garza Sr.
Apr 6, 2020
ALFREDO GARZA, SR. ALAMO – Alfredo Garza Sr., 92, died Monday, April 6, 2020, in Rowlett, Texas. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Delia Garza; a son, Alfredo (Doris) Garza Jr.; five daughters, Rosa (Gustavo) Flores, Carmen (Israel) Trevino, Sandra Rhew, Alicia Blackwell, Tina (Doug) Norvell; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Donaciano “Chano” Garza; and four...
Vicente G. Escobedo
Apr 6, 2020
Vicente G. Escobedo, 78, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence. Vicente is preceded in death by his parents, Merced and Elena Escobedo. Mr. Escobedo is survived by his loving wife, Maria C. Escobedo; four children, Maria Elena (Bernie) Dawa, Rosa Nelly (Antonio) Rodriguez, Veronica (Felix III) Juarez, Norma Escobedo; three grandchildren, Rosemary Higgins, Nelly Rose Rodriguez,...
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