Obituaries

Jun 3, 2019

ISMAEL MORGAN ALAMO- Ismael Morgan, 81, died Monday, June 3, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Morgan. Mr. Morgan is survived by his children, Jesus, San Juanita, Gerardo, Michael Ismael Morgan; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Roberto, Fernando, and Rodolfo Morgan; and a sister, Yolanda Ramon. A rosary was held...

Jun 1, 2019

RUMALDO GONZALEZ PHARR - Rumaldo Gonzalez, 89, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Maria Muniz; and a granddaughter, Amy Bennett. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Celia A. Gonzalez of Pharr; three sons, Rumaldo Gonzalez, Jr., of Houston, Ricardo (Maria) Gonzalez of Weslaco, Jose Jaime (Myra)...

Jun 1, 2019

ELISA EMMA MONTES EDINBURG- Elisa Emma Montes, 77, went home to our Lord Saturday, June 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Montes was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Although our mother will be greatly missed, she left us with an abundance of beautiful memories and great examples of strength and fortitude. She is preceded in death by her...

May 29, 2019

Eddie Johnson, 45, went home to the Lord Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, he was raised in La Villa and lived in McAllen since 1993. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Eddie was a proud and loving father; his only son, Jonathan was his pride and joy. His...

May 28, 2019

Elma Nora Hernandez, 70, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her charisma and smile are going to be greatly missed. She...

May 28, 2019

SAN JUAN – Elevinia G. Gonzalez, 86, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on the 28th of May, 2019 at her home surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on April 24, 1933, in Garciasville, Texas and raised in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents Pablo and Anita Garcia Garza; brothers, Medardo and...

May 28, 2019

Betty Anthony, 91, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at their home in San Carlos surrounded by loved ones. Born at home in La Blanca, she had lived in the area all of her life and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Edinburg. Betty loved being a farmer's wife, doing ceramics and...

May 28, 2019

MARIA TRINIDAD MENDOZA SAN JUAN - Maria Trinidad Mendoza, 99, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Mendoza; three daughters, Martha Lopez, Rafaela Mendoza and Maria Elena Densten. Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her two sons, Jorge (Francisca) Mendoza of San Juan, Alberto (Concepcion) Mendoza of Arlington;...

May 28, 2019

LYDIA LOPEZ KORNEGAY SAN JUAN - Lydia Lopez Kornegay, 78, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Dawson Kornegay; a son, Edward Dawson Kornegay, Jr.; her parents, Teodulo and Reyes Lopez. Lydia is survived by her five children, Arnold (Noelia) Salas of San Juan, Natalia Kornegay...

May 26, 2019

Hortencia Sandoval, 92, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mateo Sandoval; and a sister, Consuelo Garcia. Hortencia is survived by eight children, Isabel Sandoval, Maria (Medardo) Sandoval, Yolanda Sandoval Salinas, Lydia (Noel) Gonzalez, Francisco (Angelita) Sandoval, Mateo (Nora) Sandoval, Gloria (David) Garcia, Ricardo (Herminia) Sandoval;...

May 25, 2019

EUDELIA TORRES-SALDANA MISSION - Eudelia Torres-Saldana, 88, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jesus Saldana; her second husband, Esteban Mata; and a daughter, Sonia Saldana. Eudelia is survived by four children, Gilbert De Hoyos, Bruno Saldana, Zulema Saldana, Marta Mata; 20 grandchildren; 34...

May 24, 2019

MARIA MAGDALENA ESPINOSA ALAMO – Maria Magdalena Espinosa, 84, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tirso Espinosa Sr.; a son, Arturo Espinosa; sister-in-law, Juanita Espinosa; three brothers, Francisco, Juan and Pliano Ramos; Mrs. Espinosa is survived by her seven children, Ramon (Maria)...

May 24, 2019

JAVIER DELEON PHARR - Javier DeLeon, age 64, born May 9, 1955 in Weslaco, Texas, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Trinidad and Nelda Cano DeLeon; and brother Jose Manuel DeLeon. Mr. DeLeon is survived by his wife, Rebecca DeLeon; two...

May 22, 2019

Maria Concepcion De Leon De Chavez, 76, went to our Lord on May 22, 2019 at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Juanita De Leon; three brothers, Amel, Hilbert, Julian De Leon. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband Abundio Chavez; one son, Alfredo Chavez; one daughter, Mary Chavez; one granddaughter Natalie...

May 20, 2019

EDINBURG – Guadalupe Navarro, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, May 20, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Guadalupe is preceded in death by a son, Rene Navarro; and a grandson, Rudy Navarro Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Josefa Navarro; four sons, Rodolfo O....

May 20, 2019

Ramon Cantu, 83, went home to our Lord on May 20, 2019, at his residence in San Juan TX. Born in Edinburg, he lived in San Juan most of his life. He served our country in the Marine Corps. Mr. Cantu was a dedicated son, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A man of a few words with a unique...

May 17, 2019

EDINBURG – Homero Rios, 71, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Cristela Rios; a brother, Alberto Rios; and a sister, Flor Estela Castilleja. Mr. Rios is survived by three sons, Homero Isaias Rios, Alex (Nicole) Rios, Oscar Martin Rios, all of Edinburg; a daughter,...

May 17, 2019

JESUSITA C. MONTEMAYOR PHARR - Jesusita C. Montemayor, 83, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Perlita Montemayor. Mrs. Montemayor is survived by her husband, Juan Montemayor Jr.; four children, Ron (Jennifer) Montemayor, Juan (Iris) Montemayor III, Carlos (Ludivina) Montemayor, Craig (Anna) Montemayor; 12 grandchildren, Ruben James De Leon, Jonathon,...

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

EPIFANIO “EPI” CANTU EDINBURG- Epifanio “Epi” Cantu, 92, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, he was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mr. Cantu dedicated his life to his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and family. He was a peaceful man that educated his children with...