Obituaries

Jan 14, 2020

GENARO ISAIAH “IZZY” CASTILLO DONNA – Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo, 18, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Donna, Texas. Izzy was physically active in sports, previously attended Robert Vela High School and was currently a student at Donna High School. He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Lupita Chapa. Mr. Castillo is survived by his mother,...

Jan 14, 2020

PHARR - Jose Antonio Robles Montenegro, 44, entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Galveston, Texas. Jose Antonio is survived by his mother, Maria Dolores Montenegro of Pharr; five brothers, Domingo Robles, Jose Martin Robles, Jose Gabriel Robles, all of Houston, Juan Jose Robles of Pharr, Pascual Robles of Freeport; a sister, Lourdes Robles of Alamo; seven uncles and...

Jan 14, 2020

Seledina Olivarez-Johnson was born on September 22nd, 1971 in Edinburg, Texas. After fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer, she passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020. She was a passionate member of the oilfield community working in sales for 10 years. Mom was a rhinestone cowgirl who loved to rope and ride. She enjoyed hunting, dancing, and most importantly...

Jan 14, 2020

Romeo "Rick" Villarreal, 56, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Harlingen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident. He enjoyed cooking and serving others. Mr. Villarreal is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Villarreal is survived by his wife of 28 years, Alma Villarreal; three sons, Romeo Ricardo...

Jan 10, 2020

JUANITA FIGUEROA ALAMO – Juanita Figueroa, 89, went home to the Lord Friday, January 10, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Juanita lived in Alamo her entire life. She is survived by three daughters, Elisa (Eliberto) Gonzalez, Enedelia (Reyes) Gamez, Esther Figueroa, all of Alamo; two sons, Hilario (Herminia) Figueroa of McAllen, Eduardo (Cindy) Figueroa...

Jan 7, 2020

GEORGE GARZA GODINEZ ALAMO – George Garza Godinez, 53, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, George lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Antonia Godinez; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Hilario Garza; and paternal grandmother, Dolores Cervantes. George...

Jan 6, 2020

SAN JUAN - Jose G. Puente, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, January 6, 2020, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Juan, he was a lifetime resident and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Puente is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by a...

Jan 6, 2020

DOLORES C. SALINAS PHARR - Dolores C. Salinas, 85, entered eternal rest Monday, January 6, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. Dolores and her husband were longtime owners of 495 Drive Inn Grocery Store in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rubio O. Salinas; her parents, Mauricio and Maria Dolores Chapa; and six siblings. Dolores is survived...

Jan 5, 2020

NORMA MARIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Norma Maria Gonzalez, 64, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, in Harlingen. She was a devoted educator, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a passionate caring special education teacher for over 35 years. She took pride in her career and loved to be called an Edinburg Bobcat. Go Bobcats! She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 5, 2020

JOSE O. “KONO” RAMIREZ EDINBURG –Jose O. “Kono” Ramirez, 75, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ramirez; two sisters, Irma and Teresa Ramirez Jose is survived by his four sons, Jose (Becky) Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, David (Marissa) Ramirez , Gabriel (Jessica) Ramirez; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five siblings,...

Jan 4, 2020

AUSTIN - Romelia Soltero, 87, went home to our Lord Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her residence in Austin. Ms. Soltero was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, MX. She was proceeded in death by her parents Maria Chavez and Manuel Soltero; as well as her son Jesus Manuel de la Riva Soltero. Ms. Soltero is survived by nine grandchildren, Joseph...

Jan 3, 2020

PHARR – Rosalinda Garza Ramirez, 72, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Ramirez was a life-long resident of Pharr and was formerly employed by PSJA ISD. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Nora Rendon Garza; two brothers, Francisco Garza Jr. and Oscar Garza. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her...

Dec 31, 2019

MCALLEN - Dr. Javier "Javi" Andres Saenz II, 33, entered eternal rest on December 31, 2019. Javi was born on July 2, 1986 in McAllen, Texas to Dr. Javier Andres Saenz and Evelia Saenz Solis. Javi was the second of three children born to Javier and Evelia. Javi was raised in McAllen and enjoyed spending time playing sports with the...

Dec 30, 2019

ALIBER LOZANO EDINBURG- Aliber Lozano, 85, went home to the Lord, Monday, December 30, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Born in El Porvenir, Nuevo Leon, MX, he lived most of his life in Edinburg. Mr. Lozano worked in construction, agriculture and farming to provide for his family, -he began working at an early age. He...

Dec 29, 2019

ISRAEL E. SOLIS DONNA - Israel E. Solis, 72, died Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Solis had lived in Donna for 36 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Israel was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Okinawa during Vietnam. He is preceded...

Dec 27, 2019

MERCEDES J. AVILA SAN JUAN – Mercedes J. Avila, 70, went home to the Lord Friday, December 27, 2019, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mercedes was born and lived in San Juan her entire life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo Avila Sr.; her parents, Gabino and Manuela Jasso; and three siblings, Ramiro Jasso, Maria De La...

Dec 25, 2019

ALAMO – Magdalena Elias Cerda, 97, went home to our Lord Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen Born in San Lorenzo, San Luis Potosi, MX, Mrs. Cerda had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Benito Cerda; and a son, Jose Cerda. Mrs. Cerda is survived...

Dec 23, 2019

Dec 23, 2019

Kevin Roland Pena, 45, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, in Edinburg. Kevin is survived by his parents, Angie Cervantes Pena and Manuel Rolando (Libby) Pena; siblings, Lilah Koren Pena, Mike Vasquez, Vanessa, and Victoria Pena; maternal grandfather, Eustaquio Cervantes of Salinas, California; nieces Kayla and Kerissa Pena; nephew Erik Pena; numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives and many...

Dec 23, 2019

PEDRO "PAPAPETE" DURAN PHARR - Pedro "PapaPete" Duran Medina fallecio el lunes, 23 de diciembre del 2019, en el hospital Solara de McAllen, TX acompanado por sus hijos y familiares.Pedro Duran nacio en Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico el 17 de octubre del 1927, hijo del matrimonio Felix Duran y Eulalia Medina. Contrajo matrimonio con la +Sra. Eleuteria Uribe, quien fue su amor de...