Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

PHARR - Jaime Elizalde entered eternal rest Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Jaime is survived by his wife, Delia Elizalde; two children, Krystal Nadine (Joel Garcia) Elizalde, Michael James (Lilia Clarissa) Elizalde; his parents, Gabriel and Rosa Maria Elizalde; four siblings, Javier Elizalde, Chriselda (John) Stevenson, Alexandra (Valentin) Diaz, Gabriel (Lisa) Elizalde; and numerous...

Oct 7, 2019

JUAN HERNANDEZ SANDOVAL PHARR- Juan Hernandez Sandoval, 72, went home to the Lord Monday, October 7, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Guanajuato, MX, he had lived in Pharr since 2003. Juan was a family-oriented man that enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. His favorite phrase was, “ñaca-ñaca”.  He enjoyed word puzzles and the outdoors. Mr. Hernandez is...

Oct 6, 2019

Margarita Y. Moreno, 84 of La Blanca, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister- in- law and friend. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband Amado Moreno, Sr.; and a daughter Gloria M. Sparks. Margarita is survived by her daughters...

Oct 3, 2019

Gilberto Vela, 85, of Edinburg, TX entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Pharr, TX to the late Porfiria Rodriguez Vela and Jesus Vela. He graduated from the original PSJA Bears in 1953. Gilberto served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving his country, he returned back...

Oct 3, 2019

RICARDO GONZALEZ MCALLEN- Ricardo Gonzalez, 60, went home to the Lord Thursday, October 3, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Gonzalez was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique Sr. and Emma Gonzalez; and a brother, Guadalupe Gonzalez. Ricardo is survived by his wife of...

Oct 3, 2019

Guadalupe Trevino Jr., 71, entered eternal rest and went to join the love of his life, Maria E. Trevino on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Lupe was born in Karnes City, TX and was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed playing softball, being on stage with the band, gambling and spending time with his family and...

Oct 1, 2019

Yolanda "Yoli" Salinas Perez earned her celestial wings on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, McAllen Heart Hospital, at age 72. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Eduardo (Eddie) Perez; her five children, Yolanda (Jose) Balderas, Veronica (Daniel) Rodriguez, Vanessa (Aaron) Rodriguez, Carlos (Xiomara) Perez, and Adrian Perez; two brothers, Rolando (Nora) Salinas and Noel Salinas. She has now...

Sep 29, 2019

Cecilia Flores, 70, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Flores; and her parents, Genaro and Hortencia Benavidez. Cecilia is survived by four children, Adriana (Jaime) Dimas, Robert Flores Jr., Shea and Shania Vasquez; seven sisters, Celsa (Rodolfo) Luna, Consuelo Rios, Crisanta (Ted) Orozco, Celia Flores, Cita...

Sep 28, 2019

MCALLEN - Cynthia P. Gonzalez, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the age of 60 years. Born in McAllen on May 29, 1959, to Pauline and Rafael Gonzalez. Cynthia was raised in Pharr and after graduation from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School in 1977, she attended Pan American University and earned her Bachelor's degree in...

Sep 28, 2019

EDINBURG - Sara Reyna, 91, died Saturday, September 29, 2019, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Reyna; two sons, Eluterio Reyna and Ramiro Reyna; and a daughter, Dalia Reyna. Mrs. Reyna is survived by six children, Anita (Rosendo) Castro, Rodolfo (Amelia) Reyna, Joel (+Rosie) Reyna, Sylvia (Daniel)...

Sep 27, 2019

Sep 25, 2019

WILSON CHARLES SHOEMAKER, JR. PHARR- Wilson Charles Shoemaker, Jr., 55, went home to the Lord Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1999. Wilson was a nurse with compassion and care for others. He was caring and loving to his family. He enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2019

Sep 25, 2019

Sep 25, 2019

Francis Warren Inch Jr., 77, went home to our Lord Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Moline, Illinois Mr. Inch was a long-time resident of McAllen and a Veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Warren Sr. and Evelyn Inch. Mr. Inch is survived by his...

Sep 25, 2019

SAN JUAN - Diana Pardo, 68, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She was a loving and caring mother, grandma, and sister. She enjoyed playing Loteria and dancing to cumbias. Ms. Pardo is preceded in death by her parents, David and Eloisa Pardo; a brother, Rafael Pardo; and a nephew, Rogelio Pardo, Jr. Diana is survived by...

Sep 23, 2019

Ernesto Gutierrez, 54, entered eternal rest Monday, September 23, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, he lived in McAllen all of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He participated as a Director and member of the 11 a.m. Choir and Catechist for 12th grade for over 20 years. Ernesto was also a...

Sep 21, 2019

Sep 21, 2019

SAN JUAN - Hector Alanis Garcia, 95, went home to the Lord Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Los Aldamas, N.L., Mexico, Hector was a former resident of Riverbank, California and lived in San Juan the last two and a half years of his life. He was a loving son, caretaker to his siblings,...

Sep 20, 2019

ROGELIO “ROY” DIAZ, JR. PALMVIEW – Rogelio “Roy” Diaz, Jr., 39, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 20, 2019. Born in McAllen, Roy lived in Palmview most of his life. To show how much he loved serving his community, he became Vice President of the Palmview Crime Stoppers and organized numerous festivals such as the Annual Palmview Spring...