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Efrain "Mudo" Nava

Efrain "Mudo" Nava

Jan 3, 2018

EFRAIN “MUDO” NAVA PHARR- Efrain “Mudo” Nava, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Nava had lived in Pharr most of his life. Efrain will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Efrain is preceded in death by his mother, Corina Guerra. He is survived by his father, Luciano Guerra...

Rosa Solis Hernandez

Rosa Solis Hernandez

Jan 3, 2018

ROSA SOLIS HERNANDEZ PHARR - Rosa Solis Hernandez, 75, died Wednesday, January 3, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Hernandez; her parents, Napoleon Solis and Virginia Garcia; a son, Juan Hernandez; three sisters, Victoria Solis, Amelia Ibarra, Maria Ramirez; and a brother, Chema Solis. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by...

Maria "Maggie" Hinojosa

Maria "Maggie" Hinojosa

Jan 2, 2018

Maria “Maggie” Hinojosa, 60, went home to our Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at her sister’s residence in Edinburg. She was a beloved teacher for 29 years in the Mission and Edinburg School districts. She was a strong woman of faith, who actively took part in prayer groups through her church. She touched the heart of all those she knew...

Alicia Espinoza

Alicia Espinoza

Jan 1, 2018

PHARR- Alicia Espinoza, 87, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Espinoza was born in Granjeno and lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Espinoza; two sons, Raul Espinoza Jr., Rene Espinoza; a daughter, Rebecca Herrera; and a brother, Elizandro Enriquez. Alicia is survived by two daughters,...

Matilde "Mattie" Moss

Matilde "Mattie" Moss

Jan 1, 2018

Matilde "Mattie" Salas Moss, 87, completed her journey on Earth Monday, January 1, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Mattie was a loving and devoted mother and friend. She had the most loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to garden. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Leonardo, Catarino,...

Adan Elias Gonzalez

Adan Elias Gonzalez

Jan 1, 2018

Adan Elias Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Monday, January 1, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 12 noon Thursday, January 4, 2018,...

Jose Oscar Flores

Jose Oscar Flores

Jan 1, 2018

Jose Oscar Flores, 62, went home to our Lord Monday, January 1, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Oscar was born in Edinburg and spent his life in Linn, TX. During and after high school he worked as a cowboy on the McAllen & Tijerina ranches. He spent the rest of his career working alongside his brothers for their oldest...

Eleazer "Al" Gale

Eleazer "Al" Gale

Dec 31, 2017

MCALLEN- Eleazer "Al" Gale, 86, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Eleazer was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps. Mr. Gale will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Gale is preceded in death by his son, Alan Gale; a sister, Mary Gale; and a brother, Tommy...

Abelino Garza Jr

Abelino Garza Jr

Dec 30, 2017

ALAMO – Abelino Garza, Jr., 69, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Donna, Mr. Garza had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abelino Garza and Nena Infante; a sister, Juanita Morin; and a brother, Earl Garza. Abelino is survived by his wife, Santos Garza of Alamo;...

Pedro S. Castillo

Pedro S. Castillo

Dec 26, 2017

PEDRO S. CASTILLO ALAMO – Pedro S. Castillo, 95, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Care in McAllen under Gracia Hospice Care. He was a lifelong resident of Alamo, Texas until 2007 then moved to Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas. Pedro was very proud to have served his country during WW...

Aurora J. Garza

Aurora J. Garza

Dec 26, 2017

AURORA J. GARZA PHARR-Aurora J. Garza, 93, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Garza; a son, Javier L. Garza; parents, Santos Hinojosa and Alfredo Jalifi; and six siblings. Mrs. Garza is survived by three children, Rolando C. Garza, Melissa A. Vela, Velma "Denise" Flores, all of...

Jose David Maldonado

Jose David Maldonado

Dec 24, 2017

Jose David Maldonado, 50, went home to our Lord Sunday, December 24, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Maldonado was born and lived all of his life in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his son, Jose David “Joey” Maldonado Jr.; his father, Irineo Maldonado Sr.; four siblings, Sylvia Maldonado, Irineo Maldonado Jr., Irineo “Eddie” Maldonado III and...

Socorro Guardiola

Socorro Guardiola

Dec 23, 2017

SOCORRO GUARDIOLA PHARR - After a courageous fight with cancer for the past 10 years Socorro Reyna Guardiola, 78,surrounded by her loving family entered eternal peace on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law and step son: Hilda (John), Norah (Tommy), Zelina , Wilma (Arturo) and Robert (Mary Lou); as well as being tremendously...

Amelia R. Garza

Amelia R. Garza

Dec 22, 2017

EDINBURG - Amelia R. Garza, 85, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at Comfort House in McAllen. Amelia was the "Rock" of the family. She was a strong, independent and determined woman. This strong woman learned to read and write even though she never went to school. She instilled education in all her children and believed that education was important for...

Luis Manuel  Vasquez

Luis Manuel  Vasquez

Dec 21, 2017

LUIS MANUEL VASQUEZ SAN JUAN - Luis Manuel Vasquez, 65, died Thursday December 21, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Vasquez was born in Villa Aldama, Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived in San Juan since 1984. He is preceded in death by a son, Luis Manuel Vasquez, Jr.; and his parents, Beatriz and Porfirio Vasquez. Luis Manuel is survived by his...

Marcela G. Castillo

Marcela G. Castillo

Dec 21, 2017

Marcela G. Castillo, 86, went home to our Lord, Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Marcela had lived most of her life in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Blas and Leonor Garza; six siblings, Leonides Garza, Leonides Garza, Blas Garza Jr., Alfredo Garza, Juan De Dios Garza, Javier Garza. Marcela is...

Ruben Saul Guerra

Ruben Saul Guerra

Dec 21, 2017

RUBEN SAUL GUERRA SAN JUAN - Ruben Saul Guerra, 69, died Thursday, December 21, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Rio Grande City, he was formerly of San Isidro and had lived in San Juan since 1990. Ruben was a veteran of the United States Army who served during Vietnam and was a member of St. John the Baptist...

Eduviges "Dube" Cantu

Eduviges "Dube" Cantu

Dec 21, 2017

EDUVIGES "DUBE" CANTU SAN JUAN - Eduviges “Dube” Cantu, 87, peacefully went to meet the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cantu was a lifelong resident of San Juan and a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a member of the Legion...

Gabino Balderas Sr

Gabino Balderas Sr

Dec 20, 2017

GABINO BALDERAS SR. EDINBURG – Gabino Balderas, Sr., 92, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Edinburg. Born in La Casita, TX, Mr. Balderas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Gabino Balderas, Jr. Gabino is survived by his wife, Maria Magdalena Balderas; six children, Rosalinda B. (Luis J.) Rodriguez, Alberto (Isabel)...

Michael Alvaro Ramirez

Michael Alvaro Ramirez

Dec 20, 2017

MICHAEL ALVARO RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Michael Alvaro Ramirez, 33, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Primitivo and Maria Bocanegra; paternal grandparents, Gonzalo and Maria Ramirez; two uncles, Alvaro Bocanegra and Benito “Bene” Bocanegra; and a cousin, Ricardo “Ricky” Bocanegra. Michael is survived by two...

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