Obituaries

May 13, 2019

Concepcion Garza, 92, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Sebastian, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Garza; a son, Ricardo Garza; three brothers, Heriberto Cantu, Agustin Cantu, Seferino Cantu; and a...

May 13, 2019

AMALIA CUEVAS NAVA ALAMO - Amalia Cuevas Nava, 87, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Nava was a lifelong resident of Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isidoro Nava; a daughter, Rosa Alva Garcia; her parents, Guadalupe and Josefa Cuevas; and four siblings, Arturo Cuevas, Antonia Garcia, Ruben Cano,...

May 12, 2019

Maria Guadalupe Segura, 78, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 12, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Segura had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arturo Rubio; and her parents, Manuela C. Gonzalez and Lazaro Garza....

May 10, 2019

HOMERO SALAZAR SR. EDINBURG – Homero Salazar Sr., 59, went home to the Lord Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Homero lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Luis and Ignacia Salazar; a brother, Oscar Salazar; and a sister, Maria Luisa Hardvesty. Homero is...

May 10, 2019

May 7, 2019

ELVA C. REYNA EDINBURG- Elva C. Reyna, 70, went home to the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, she was raised by her grandparents, Josefa and Santos Cruz. Elva dedicated her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren whom she loved and spoiled. Her warm smile and charisma are going to be greatly...

May 7, 2019

ROSA M. “MAMA ROSITA” OLLERVIDES EDINBURG – Rosa M. “Mama Rosita” Ollervides, 92, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Zacatecas, MX, Mrs. Ollervides had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Teofilo Ollervidez; two sons, Guadalupe and Marcelino Ollervidez; a daughter,...

May 5, 2019

CLEMENTE SANCHEZ ALAMO - Clemente Sanchez Sr., 75, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Mr. Sanchez lived in Alamo, he was a veteran of the United States Army and served our country during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his wife Amalia F. Sanchez; parents, Salvador and Trinidad Sanchez;...

May 4, 2019

ELOY RUIZ JR. ALAMO – Eloy Ruiz Jr., 46, went to our heavenly father on Saturday, May 4, 2019, after a year and five months battle with cancer. He was born April 28, 1973 in Weslaco to Elizabeth Gallardo Morales and Heloy Ruiz. Eloy graduated from Donna High School in 1991 and soon began working for his stepfather’s company, Morales...

May 3, 2019

May 2, 2019

MARCELA HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Marcela “Chela” Hernandez, 82, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Marcela was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wenceslado and Consuelo Castillo; and three siblings, Wenceslado Castillo Jr., Olivia Hernandez, and Gloria Cantu. Mrs. Hernandez...

May 2, 2019

May 2, 2019

SAN BENITO - Carlos Pena, 93, went home to our Lord, Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Pena lived in Edinburg for 3 years, but he was born and lived in San Benito most of his life. He was the football star tackle for the San Benito Greyhounds, and he helped his team to an undefeated...

May 2, 2019

JOSEFINA “ALICIA” GARZA EDINBURG – Josefina “Alicia” Garza, 82, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Matamoros, Tamps., Alicia had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Josefina enjoyed decorating her home and hosting all family gatherings with a warm welcome. She...

May 1, 2019

TOMASA GALICIA LOPEZ PHARR - Tomasa Galicia Lopez, 93, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Goliad, Texas, Mrs. Lopez had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a member of Iglesia Del Valle Santa Pentecostes in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isidoro C. Lopez;...

May 1, 2019

Ricardo Rene “Ricky” de la Viña, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Ricky was born in Edinburg, Texas on May 22, 1960 to Rodolfo and Irene Champion de la Viña. Ricky was a three year letterman for the Edinburg Bobcat football team and was recognized with many honors on the field such as being selected...

Apr 29, 2019

EDINBURG – Ignacio Vega Jr., 40, went home to our Lord Monday, April 29, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. No one could’ve asked for a better son, a better brother, a better uncle, and a better friend. You made this world a better place with your huge loving and giving heart. Our hearts are heavy with sadness that a...

Apr 29, 2019

Apr 27, 2019

DUSTIN BRYCE WAYNE HOFFPAUIR MCALLEN – Dustin Bryce Wayne Hoffpauir, 35, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Germany, Dustin had lived in McAllen for 18 years. He was a loving son, nephew, and life partner. Dustin is preceded in death by his parents, David Wayne and Elizabeth Hoffpauir; and a sister, Rena Hoffpauir....

Apr 27, 2019

ROSALIE FRANCES BUTLER FLEMING COFFEY ALAMO - Rosalie Frances Butler Fleming Coffey, 94, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2019, at the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas. Rosalie was born on July 30, 1924, to Brack Madison Butler and Meda Simpson Butler in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the eldest of four children. Rosalie was raised in...