Obituaries

Jan 24, 2018

ALAMO- Margarito De Leon, 70, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2018, in Edinburg, TX surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margarito and Esperanza De Leon; three sisters; Sofia Trevino, Francisca Coronado, and Lucinda Solis. Margarito is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Blanca M. De Leon of Alamo;...

Jan 23, 2018

ERNESTA ARISPE SAN JUAN – Ernesta Arispe, 90, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her three sons, Leonel Arispe, Guadalupe Arispe, Jr., and Eduardo Arispe. Ernesta is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Arispe, Sr. of San Juan; five daughters, Orfelinda Hernandez, Gloria (Hector) Garcia, Soledad (Rolando) Guzman, Cruz Arispe, Janie...

Jan 22, 2018

DESIDERIO C. MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Desiderio C. Martinez, 93, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by three children, Juan Manuel Martinez, Jose Rene Martinez, and Mary Jane Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Juana Maria Martinez; four sons, Desiderio Martinez Jr., Jose Luis Martinez, Alejandro Martinez,...

Jan 21, 2018

DONALD D. JENSEN Donald D. Jensen, 92, passed away at home in Alamo, TX on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Don was born April 11, 1925 in Verdel, NE, the son of Edgar and Verna (Hansen) Jensen. He was baptized at Rosenberg Lutheran Church and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. Don attended country school near Lindsay, NE and was active in...

Jan 20, 2018

Jan 20, 2018

CARLOS RAMIREZ HARGILL- Carlos Ramirez, 76, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silvero and Felecitas Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Amparo F. Ramirez of Hargill; four sons, Gasper (Maribel) Ramirez, Odon (Dora) Ramirez, both of Holland, Michigan, Carlos (Norma) Ramirez...

Jan 18, 2018

CELESTINO "TINO" PEREZ, JR, PHARR - Celestino “Tino” Perez Jr., 63, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He has joined his father, Celestino Perez Sr., in heaven. Mr. Perez will be forever remembered by his wife, Lydia S. Perez; four children, Nicholas Tino Perez, Roel S. (Crystal) Perez, Christina (Cruz) Gallardo, Corina...

Jan 16, 2018

Rita Martinez Acevedo, 67 at the time of her passing, departed into the splendor of the Lord with her family by her side on January 16, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was a selfless woman of impeccable character and a boundless belief in God. With the sole responsibility of raising her family thrust upon her, Rita...

Jan 15, 2018

CRISTINA M. RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Cristina M. Rodriguez, 85, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Lyford, she lived in Alamo most of her life. Cristina was a strong, hard-working woman who showed her children tough love and always put their needs ahead of her own. She was very creative, loved arts and crafts and...

Jan 14, 2018

FLORENTINO VALDEZ SAN JUAN - Florentino Valdez, 85, of San Juan passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Florentino was born on June 10, 1932 in Cadereyta, NL, Mexico, and had lived in San Juan for over 60 years. He is preceded in death by his sons, Humberto and Carlos Valdez; his parents; and six siblings. Florentino is survived by...

Jan 13, 2018

ELIAZAR MENDOZA EDINBURG – Eliazar Mendoza, 84, went home to our Lord Saturday January 13, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Mendoza was born in Rio Grande City and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mendoza; his parents, Ernesto and Carolina Mendoza Sr.; two brothers, Ernesto Mendoza Jr. and...

Jan 12, 2018

FRANCISCO MARISCAL PHARR - Francisco Mariscal, 64, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 11, 1953 in McAllen, Texas. Francisco was known for his fellowship with friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. Most of all he enjoyed being with his friends and grandchildren. He is preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2018

MARY ANN G. RODEHAVER EDINBURG – Mary Ann G. Rodehaver, 64, went home to Jesus on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pharr, she was formerly of Mission and lived in Edinburg for eight years. Mrs. Rodehaver was a life-long educator and was employed by La Feria ISD, PSJA...

Jan 11, 2018

Guadalupe “Lupita” Flores, 79, died January 11, 2018, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Ms. Flores was born on March 3, 1938 in Sinton, TX and lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tiofilo and Marcelina Flores; and a brother, Juan Flores of Edinburg. Lupita is survived and lovingly remembered by her...

Jan 10, 2018

JOEL "JOEY" A. GONZALEZ PHARR - Joel “Joey” A. Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. He was born March 1, 1966 in San Juan to Carlos and Manuela Gonzalez of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Gonzalez. Joey is survived by his children, Justin and Jenna Gonzalez of Pharr;...

Jan 7, 2018

CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" NEAL ROSE McALLEN - Christopher “Chris” Neal Rose, 36, passed unexpectedly Sunday, January 7, 2018, in Laredo, Texas. Chris, a proud graduate of PSJA North in the year 2000, leaves behind his high school sweetheart and wife of 18 years, JoAnn Rose. Together they raised two incredible children, Nathan and Kayla Rose. He is preceded in death by...

Jan 7, 2018

Simón Rojas, 45, falleció el 7 de enero de 2018, en Solara Hospital ubicado en la ciudad de McAllen. El señor Rojas, graduó en 1995 de Edinburg North High School; y trabajo por 14 años en el distrito escolar de Edinburg. Sus padres, Estela y Rafael Rojas; cuatro hermanos, Israel Rojas de San Antonio, Ralph Rojas Jr. De Pharr, Jacob...

Jan 6, 2018

ALICIA SALINAS EDINBURG – Alicia Salinas, 71, went to be with our Lord Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leandro Salinas; and her parents, Cervando and Guadalupe Ramos. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her daughter, Petra Melissa (Eliberto Jr.) Ayala of Edinburg; two brothers, Victor Ramos, Servando Ramos...

Jan 4, 2018

RAFAELA “FELA” L. CANO SAN JUAN – Rafaela “Fela” L. Cano, 92, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Colonial Manor in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Cano, Sr.; a daughter, Thelma Alaniz; a son, Javier Cano; her parents, Alejo De Leon and Inez Rodriguez; two sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. Cano is survived by her...

Jan 4, 2018

EDINBURG- Maria Vargas, 86, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Vargas had lived in Edinburg for most of her life. She was a member of Iglesia de Cristo in Edinburg, since 1969. Maria was a hardworking woman who devoted her life to her family and friends, those who knew her will...