Obituaries

Oct 4, 2018

AMALIA FARIAS SANCHEZ ALAMO - Amalia Farias Sanchez, 71, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Sanchez lived in Alamo all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and Maria Isabel Farias. Amalia is...

Oct 4, 2018

SAN JUAN – Maria Alicia “Licha” Suarez, 84, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Suarez was born in Alamo and lived in San Juan all of her life. She was employed by PSJA ISD Food Service Department for 21 years. Alicia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ernesto Suarez of San Juan;...

Oct 3, 2018

EDINBURG – Eufracia G. Cantu, 93, went home to our Lord Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Cantu was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Dalia Cantu, Imelda Aguilar; and her parents, Marcelino and Acencion Govea. Mrs. Cantu is survived by her loving husband,...

Oct 3, 2018

ISMAEL PEREZ EDINBURG – Ismael Perez, 92, went home to our Lord Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Cipres, TX, Mr. Perez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Raquel Z. Perez. Mr. Perez is survived by a son, Jaime (Norma) Perez; two daughters, Ada...

Oct 2, 2018

Mary Hughes Bush – Edinburg Mary Hughes Bush passed away at her residence in Edinburg, Texas on October 2, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was 82. Mary was born in Boonville, New York on April 9, 1936, daughter of Cleo Hughes and Ruth (Harvey) Hughes and granddaughter of Ralph and Doll Hughes. She grew up in...

Oct 1, 2018

SUSANA SINGLETERRY SAN JUAN-Susana Singleterry, 82, went home to our Lord Monday, October 1, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Alamo, she was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish and The Legion of Mary in San Juan. She was loving, caring, and giving to anyone she met. Susana dedicated her life to God...

Oct 1, 2018

SAN CARLOS – Maria Elsa Flowers, 44, went home to our Lord Monday, October 1, 2018, at her residence in San Carlos. Born in McAllen, Ms. Flowers had lived in San Carlos most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Regino and Maria Rosa Morales; and a nephew, Epitacio Morales III. Ms. Flowers is survived...

Sep 30, 2018

JOSE "DAVID" GARZA MCALLEN - Jose "David" Garza passed away September 30, 2018 with the love and strength of his family surrounding him. One of the scions of a great family will be laid to rest. God gives his toughest battles to his bravest warriors. David was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease...

Sep 30, 2018

MARGARITA MARMOLEJO SAN JUAN – Margarita Marmolejo, 98, went home to our Lord Sunday, September 30, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Ms. Marmolejo was born in Millett, Texas and lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oliverio Marmolejo; two sons, Santos Marmolejo and Oliverio Marmolejo Jr. Ms. Marmolejo...

Sep 29, 2018

SOCORRO ANDREA RUBIO DONNA – Socorro Andrea Rubio, 60, died Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Senior Care of Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, she lived in Donna and was formerly employed at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Ms. Rubio is survived by one son, Enrique Vincent Rubio of La Feria; four siblings, San Juana Reyes of Round Rock, Frank...

Sep 26, 2018

EDINBURG – Minerva “Minnie” Gorena, 75, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, in Mandeville, Louisiana where she resided for the past 7 years. She was born in Edinburg, Texas and graduated from Edinburg High School. Minerva received a BA Degree from Pan American College. She was an elementary school teacher in the Rio Grande Valley before moving...

Sep 21, 2018

Sep 21, 2018

MARY LILLIAN GARZA McALLEN – Mary Lillian Garza, 47, a resident of McAllen, Texas died Friday, September 21, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father, Roberto (Isabel) Garza of Pharr. Mary Lillian is survived by her husband, Stefam Oscar Aguilar; her two sons, Erik Abram (Veronica) Aguilar and Charles Jacob Aguilar, all of McAllen; her mother, Isabell...

Sep 18, 2018

SAN JUAN: Cayetano "Cayo" Cabrieles, 100, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, he lived most of his life in San Juan and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish since 1946. Cayetano strength to work hard as a migrant worker was his family, he dedicated...

Sep 17, 2018

EDINBURG - David Wayne “Dave” Benedict, 52, passed away peacefully Monday, September 17, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby A. Benedict. David is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Elia Pacheco of Edinburg; his father, David W. Benedict of Sparks, NV; his sister, Celia L. Benedict of McAllen; five nieces and nephews,...

Sep 15, 2018

SAN JUAN - Maria Eugenia Sanchez, 67, died Saturday, September 15, 2018, at her residence in San Juan. Maria was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very giving person who was always positive and concerned about everyone. Her grandchildren were her life and she was a mother figure to her nephews and friends. Maria enjoyed...

Sep 10, 2018

ROSA ELIA SERDA MCALLEN - Rosa Elia Serda lived fully and richly. A proud native of Laredo, Texas, Rosa was born to Carlos and Maria De La Luz Valle on February 14, 1955. Surrounded by her family in the home she loved, she entered rest before dawn Monday, September 10, 2018. Her Valentine birthday was most fitting, for Rosa embraced...

Sep 10, 2018

RAFAELA ROMERO ALAMO / HOUSTON - On Monday, September 10, 2018, Rafaela Romero, loving wife and mother of 10 went to be with our lord at the age of 73. Born on October 24, 1944 in Guadalara, Jalisco, she married Jose Refugio Romero on October 30, 1963. Together they raised ten children, six girls and four boys, and were happily...

Sep 10, 2018

BRIDGET VELA PHARR- Bridget Vela, 89, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Pharr, she was a lifetime member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church where she served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a Catechist, and she was also a member of The Legion of Mary. Bridget graduated from P.S.J.A. High...

Sep 10, 2018

Servando Marroquin, 67, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville. Mr. Marroquin lived in Pharr and was a member of The Family Church in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad Marroquin and Concepcion Salinas. Servando is survived by his wife, Hermila Marroquin; eight children, Nora (Jose Angel) Tovar, Elsa (Enrique) Elizondo,...