Obituaries

Jul 14, 2018

PAULINA RAMIREZ MONCADA EDINBURG – Paulina Ramirez Moncada, 48, went home to our Lord Saturday, July 14, 2018, at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline in Corpus Christi. Born in Chicago, IL, she was raised in Edinburg. Paulina was a teacher at Galvan Elementary, a devoted advocate of bilingual children’s education, and a special education counselor. She is preceded in death by...

Jul 12, 2018

Jul 12, 2018

Arnaldo Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzalez was born and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Ramona Gonzalez; his son Jose A. Gonzalez; three siblings, Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., America Escamilla and Gonzalo Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived...

Jul 11, 2018

GLORIA R. FLORES SAN JUAN - Gloria R. Flores, 75, went home to our Lord Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. Mrs. Flores will be missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Rodriguez Espinoza...

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

Imelda Ramirez, 60, went home to our Lord Sunday, July 8, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Imelda was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She lived her life to the fullest, and enjoyed caring for her patients and her mother. Imelda fought a long, hard battle and stayed strong until the end. She was loved by many...

Jul 8, 2018

Noe Cano, 65, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Rosalinda Cano. Noe is survived by his wife, Maria Josefina Cano of San Juan; three children, Marco Antonio (Gabriela) Cano of Houston, Claudessa Marie (Kyle) English of Spring, TX; Cassandra Jo Cano of Cedar Park,...

Jul 5, 2018

EDINBURG- Eutiquio Manuel Elizondo, Sr., 84, joined his wife in their Heavenly home on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Mr. Elizondo was born in Delmita, TX and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He graduated from San Isidro High School in 1952, attended Texas A&M University from 1952 to 1954, graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Pan American College in...

Jul 4, 2018

ADELAIDA SALINAS EDINBURG – Adelaida Salinas, 95, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Amara Hospice surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on July 16, 1922, in La Grulla, TX to Pascual and Barbara Salinas. Adelaida will be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews, family, and dear friends. Adelaida was a unique soul. She was...

Jun 30, 2018

SAN JUAN - Nell Jeanette “Babe” DeVries Warden, went home to our Lord Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Babe was born and raised in San Juan, where she married Dearmon Warden in 1961, raising three children as a stay at home mom. She was well known, as her father ran a custom butcher shop,...

Jun 29, 2018

CARLOS NICOLAS GARZA, JR. PHARR – Carlos Nicolas Garza, Jr., 51, went home to our Lord Friday, June 29, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Garza was born in Edinburg and lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Nicolas Garza, Sr.; and brother, Jose Dolores Garza. Mr. Garza...

Jun 29, 2018

EDINBURG – Froylan Leal Solis, 75, went home to our Lord Friday, June 29, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Los Aldamas, N.L., Froylan lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Onofre and Martina Solis. Froylan is survived by his five children, Maria Del San Juan Solis Duran of Monterrey,...

Jun 28, 2018

ARTEMIO SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Artemio Sandoval, 63, died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his residence in San Juan. Artemio was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. After working as a truck driver with his dad, he went to work for PSJA ISD Transportation Department and retired after 33 years of service. He is preceded...

Jun 23, 2018

FIRE CHIEF ROLANDO "ROLAND" ESPINOZA ALAMO - Fire Chief Rolando "Roland" Espinoza, 65, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his residence in Alamo. Chief Espinoza was a life-long resident of Alamo and became the city's Fire Chief in 1994. He served as Historian of the Rio Grande Valley Firefighter's and Fire Marshal's Association, and was a member of Texas Task...

Jun 22, 2018

FEDERICO “LICO” VELA DONNA- Federico “Lico” Vela, 76, went home to our Lord Friday, June 22, 2018, at his residence in Donna. Mr. Vela was born in Progreso, Texas and lived in Donna all of his life. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Del Carmen Vela; and a daughter, Concepcion Trevino. Mr. Vela is survived by...

Jun 20, 2018

ROBERT RAY KRSKA EDINBURG- Robert Ray Krska, 58, went home to our Lord Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Krska was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death his parents, Leonard Joseph and Eleanor Krska; and four siblings, Leonard J., Susan K., Thomas M., and Charles...

Jun 20, 2018

LEONARD D. BUTTS ALAMO - Leonard D. Butts, 80, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Iola, Kansas, he had lived in Alamo for 14 years and was formerly of Pittsburg, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Lulu Butts; five siblings, Ted Butts, Melvin Butts, LaVerne Butts, June...

Jun 19, 2018

RAQUEL ELISA RODRIGUEZ SAN JUAN - Raquel Elisa Rodriguez, 50, died Tuesday June 19, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, after a lengthy illness. Raquel graduated from PSJA ISD and Pan American University. She was an educator at Donna ISD until her retirement. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rogelio, Sr. and Maria Cruz Cantu;...

Jun 18, 2018

Virginia Ann Russell Kurzon, 88, passed peacefully in the early morning of June 18, 2018. Born on January 9th, 1930 to Lyman Brightman Russell, Jr. and Nemencia De La Torre Russell, she spent her childhood in Edinburg and graduated from Edinburg High School at age 16. Virginia was a determined, hard working woman who strongly believed in bettering oneself through...

Jun 17, 2018

Bernardo de la Garza, 82, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 17, 2018, in Edinburg, TX. He was born July 28, 1935 in Hebbronville, TX to Rafael and Bertha de la Garza who preceded him in death. His only sister, Sylvia de la Garza Moya and his niece, Renee Adela Moya also preceded him in death. He is survived by...