Obituaries

Aug 2, 2019

VELMA DENISE FLORES PHARR - Velma Denise Flores, 60, went home to the Lord Friday, August 2, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Velma was a lifelong resident of Pharr. She is preceded in death by a brother, Javier Garza; and her parents, Jose and Aurora Garza. Velma is survived by her husband, Joel Flores of Pharr; a sister, Melissa Vela...

Aug 1, 2019

EDUARDO M. "LALO" GUTIERREZ PHARR - Eduardo M. "Lalo" Gutierrez, 74, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Victoriana Gutierrez; and two siblings, Ramiro and Estella Gutierrez. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by nine siblings, Eloisa Gutierrez of Del Rio, TX, George (Gloria) Gutierrez of San Juan, Julia (+Ramiro)...

Aug 1, 2019

Victoria Salinas, 94, entered eternal rest Thursday, August 1, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Salinas was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Casimiro Salinas; a daughter, Maria Luisa Martinez; her parents; and five siblings. Victoria is survived by four children, Maria Ester (Alvaro)...

Aug 1, 2019

Alexis "Alex" Gerard Guerra Alamo – Alexis “Alex” Gerard Guerra, 50, was called home to the Lord Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Born in McAllen, raised in Alamo, he was a lifetime resident and member of Resurrection Catholic Church and the PSJA class of 1987. Alex will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He...

Jul 30, 2019

AUSTIN - Omar Torres, 50, went home to our Lord Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his residence in Austin. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose R. Torres. Mr. Torres is survived by his loving husband, John Sekula; his mother, Audelia B. Torres; five brothers, Juan (Ma. Rosario) Torres, Francisco Torres, Jorge (Juanita) Torres, Jose (Guadalupe) Torres Jr.,...

Jul 30, 2019

BALDEMAR ZUNIGA EDINBURG- Baldemar Zuniga went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2019 at the age of 81 while surrounded by the ones he loved. He was born in Mercedes, TX on May 4, 1938 to parents Florencio Zuniga and Anita Jimenez-Zuniga, who along with his younger brother Sigifredo, preceded him in death. He met the love of...

Jul 27, 2019

YESCENIA URESTI ALAMO – On July 27, 2019, our Lord called our beloved Yescenia Uresti, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, to be with Him in His glory. Yescenia was born on October 29, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of Alamo. She graduated from PSJA High School in 1990, where she served as Senior Class President. She is preceded...

Jul 27, 2019

EDINBURG - Jeanne Huff, 70, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Kingsville, Jeanne lived in Edinburg for most of her life. A son, Allen Olivas; her parents, Louis and Bonnie DeVries; and a sister, Bonnie DeVries, preceded her in death. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Howard Huff of...

Jul 26, 2019

TERESA MAE VEGA EDINBURG – Teresa Mae Vega, 60, went home to our Lord Friday, July 26, 2019, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Vega had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabas Antonio and Elizabeth De Luna. Mrs. Vega is survived by her loving husband, Jorge Vega...

Jul 24, 2019

Maria "Marica" Del Carmen De Leon, 88, went home to the Lord Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at her nephew's residence in Mission. Born in Mission, she was a lifetime resident and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Maria is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 21, 2019

Roger D. Cavazos, 46, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Alamo. Roger was a dedicated nurse, he enjoyed to fish and spend time with his family. Mr. Cavazos is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leroy Melvin, and Francis Faye Shows; paternal grandfather, Israel Cavazos. He is survived by his loving wife, Renna Kidd Cavazos;...

Jul 21, 2019

Oscar Alcazar, 73 of McAllen, TX entered into eternal rest on Sunday July 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Genaro Alcazar and Englantina Livas. Oscar is survived by his sister Diana Ramirez and his brother Rafael Ramirez; a nephew Carlyle Christensen and a niece Christyana Hopkinson; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will...

Jul 20, 2019

CARMEN D. "KIMMY" GOMEZ PHARR - Carmen D. "Kimmy" Gomez, 62, died Saturday, July 20, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Gomez; her parents, Conrado and Candelaria Murillo; and four siblings, Salvador Gonzalez, Federico Murillo, Maria Refugio Gonzalez, and Corina Murillo.Kimmy is survived by five children, Israel (Irma) Gomez, Carlos (Amy)...

Jul 19, 2019

ANNA "ANNIE" GUERRA SAN JUAN - Anna "Annie" Guerra, 72, died Friday, July 19, 2019, at Colonial Manor in Pharr. Born in Pharr, she lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Gertrudes Benavidez. Mrs. Guerra is survived by her loving husband, P. Rene Guerra; two daughters, Samantha (Arturo Jr.)...

Jul 19, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

MARIO ALBERTO DE LEON SAN JUAN- Mario Alberto De Leon, 43, went home to the Lord Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Pharr, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Mario was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed traveling for business trips to Vegas, discussing politics, and...

Jul 17, 2019

Arturo Montes Gonzalez, 69, went home to the Lord Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Allende, Nuevo Leon, MX. Born in Los Herrera, Nuevo Leon, MX, he had lived in Mission most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed family BBQ's, gambling, and playing racquet ball. His "Pride and Joy" were his grandchildren. Arturo...

Jul 16, 2019

JUANITA GUERRA ALAMO- Juanita Guerra, 95, went home to the Lord Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in York Town, TX, she has lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and the Guadalupanas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Guerra; her parents, Desiderio...

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 14, 2019

Fidencio "Lenchi" Gallegos, 73, went home to the Lord Sunday, July 14, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Fidencio was a lifelong resident of Hidalgo and served our county in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Elvira Gallegos; and numerous brothers and sisters. Fidencio is survived by his wife, Josefina Gallegos of Hidalgo;...