Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

ALAMO – Isauro G. “Pruny” Pruneda, 80, entered eternal rest Monday, September 9, 2019, surrounded by his Family. U.S. Army First Sergeant Isauro Pruneda retired proudly and served his country for 33 years in the Texas Army National Guard. He was a servant leader throughout his highly decorated military career. Isauro’s two loves were his family and military family. Isauro’s...

Sep 7, 2019

Maricela Moreno De Cortez, 66, died Saturday, 7, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her son, Noel Cortez. Mrs. Moreno De Cortez is survived by her husband, Ramon Armando Cortez of Pharr; four children, Geraldo (Laura) Moreno Cortez of McAllen, Ramon Cortez of Pharr, Mapy (Marco) Nereyda of Michigan, Monica Michel Cortez of Pharr; ten...

Sep 6, 2019

Guy C. Bush passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, at his residence. He was 89 years old. He was born on November 22, 1929, in Paducah, Texas, but spent the remainder of his life in Hargill, and Edinburg, Texas. Guy enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 2, 1950, where he served in the 40th Infantry Division. He was stationed...

Sep 5, 2019

RAUL “CHICHARO” DIAZ ALAMO – Raul Diaz, 83, went home to our Lord Thursday, September 5, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, Mr. Diaz had lived in Alamo all of his life, and was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fabiano Diaz and Juana Campos; and a brother,...

Sep 5, 2019

RICARDO "ROCK' BOCANEGRA MCALLEN - Ricardo "Rock" Bocanegra, 57, died Thursday, September 5, 2019, At McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Lorenza Bocanegra. Mr. Bocanegra is survived by his siblings, Frank (Griselda) Bocanegra of Michigan, Amador Bocanegra, Belen (Francisco) Martinez, Sylvia (Jose Maria) Aguilar, all of McAllen, Lorenzo (Alma) Bocanegra, Jr. of Pharr,...

Sep 4, 2019

MARIA ELVA JACKSON EDINBURG - Maria Elva Jackson, 83, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She was owner and operator of Jackson Pest Control, with a passion for her family. Maria Elva was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amadeo and...

Sep 3, 2019

Evelyn Rae Mangum EDINBURG- Evelyn Rae Mangum, 69, went home to the Lord Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, she was a resident of Edinburg for the past ten years. Evelyn is going to be greatly missed by her husband and family. She is survived by her loving husband of...

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Aug 28, 2019

ALAMO - Elva H. Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, she was a lifetime resident and member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, collecting flowers, playing bingo, and praying the rosary. Elva is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. She...

Aug 28, 2019

Raquel E. Thompson, 89, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anton Stuever Thompson. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son, Michael (Alice) Thompson of Edinburg; a daughter, Rebecca (Henry) Delgadillo of Boerne, TX; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with...

Aug 27, 2019

LETICIA "LETTY" LEAL PHARR - Leticia "Letty" Leal went with the Lord peacefully at her home on August 27, 2019, in Pharr, TX at the age of 55. Leticia was born on April 13, 1964 in San Juan to Ricardo and Maria Abitua. She was married to Jose Leal of McAllen for 22 years of her life whom they shared...

Aug 25, 2019

Benjamin Lee Burch, 72, went home to our Lord Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born and lived in McAllen all of his life, he served in the United States Navy and was a retired State Trooper. Mr. Burch is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Lee and Hazel L. Burch. He...

Aug 24, 2019

Aug 23, 2019

Guadalupe Mendiola, 80, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Blanca, Guadalupe lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by two daughters, Dora Elia, and Elizabeth Ann Mendiola; his parents, Carpio and Genoveva Mendiola; and a brother, Rene Mendiola. Guadalupe is...

Aug 23, 2019

MISSION - Omar De Leon, 89, of Mission, Texas passed away peacefully at Mission Regional Medical Center on August 23, 2019, with his family by his side. Mai was born March 5, 1930, in Mission, Texas to the late Jose and Maria C. De Leon. At age 16 he joined the U.S. Army and served in post World War II...

Aug 19, 2019

MCALLEN - Arnoldo H. Trevino, 85, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at his residence in McAllen. He was born in Rancho El Paredon Municipio de Mendez, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Manuel and Lazara Trevino. Arnoldo is preceded in death by his three sisters, Minerva Leal, Anadelia Tijerina, Berta Leal; and a brother, Idelio Trevino. Mr. Trevino is survived by...

Aug 18, 2019

LISANDRO BRAULIO FLORES EDINBURG – Lisandro Braulio Flores, 98, died Sunday, August 18, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Flores was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Agustin and Francisca Flores; seven siblings, Raul Flores, Ramiro Flores, Herlinda Flores, Oralia Flores, Aida Greer, Lauro Flores,...

Aug 18, 2019

OFELIA PENA SAN BENITO/EDINBURG - Ofelia Pena, 92, went home to our Lord, Sunday, August 18, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Pena lived in Edinburg for 3 years, but she was born and lived in San Benito most of her life. She worked as a bookkeeper and was an elections judge in San Benito where she oversaw polling...