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Obituaries
Elsie Alaniz
Dec 18, 2017
SAN JUAN- Elsie Alaniz, 88, went home to the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Alaniz was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Garza. Among her many talents, she was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and sister. We are all blessed to have learned many valuable lessons...
Velva Lopez
Dec 13, 2017
VELVA LOPEZ SAN JUAN - Velva Lopez, 83, went home to our Lord Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Lopez was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. Velva believed in love and the unity of family. She was the first to remind us to forgive what can be forgiven and...
Esperanza G. Luna
Dec 13, 2017
ESPERANZA G. LUNA EDINBURG - Esperanza G. Luna, 80, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Luna was formerly employed by E.C.I.S.D. for over 25 years. She is preceded in death...
Jose Jaime Mendoza
Dec 12, 2017
SAN JUAN- Jose Mendoza, 50, died, Tuesday December 12, 2017, at Las Palmas Health Care Center in McAllen. Mr. Mendoza was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. Jose is survived by his parents, Jorge Mendoza and Francisca Velasquez Mendoza of San Juan; two brothers, Jorge Juan Mendoza, Jr. of Arlington, Javier Mendoza of Alamo; a...
Gil Villarreal
Dec 11, 2017
GIL VILLARREAL EDINBURG - Gil Villarreal, 90, went to our Lord surrounded by his family on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Elsa, Texas. Gil was born in Laredo, Texas to Maria and Juan Villarreal in 1927. He lived in Lasara, Texas for many years and then moved to Edinburg in 1978. Gil was a compassionate, kind and respectable gentleman. He...
Jesus Martinez
Dec 11, 2017
Jesus Martinez, 105, a WW II Veteran, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Martinez; parents, Francisco Martinez and Juana Garza; two brothers, Francisco Martinez, Trinidad Martinez; and a sister, Maria Marroquin. Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughters, Nelda Sanchez of Hurst, TX,...
Alma Alicia Cano~Howell
Dec 10, 2017
MERCEDES- Alma Alicia Cano-Howell, 68, went to be with our Lord on a beautiful Sunday morning, December 10, 2017. Alma was born to Israel and Rosita Cano on December 3, 1949. She was a daughter, sister, mother and tía. She was an educator for 40 years and dedicated her entire career working with special needs children. She amazed all who...
Leonel Martinez
Dec 9, 2017
Leonel Martinez, 76, died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Martinez and Alicia Mancha; a sister, Maria Alvarado. Mr. Martinez is survived by his four children, Leonel (Sammie) Martinez, Ricardo Martinez, Bertha Martinez, Eva Martinez, all of San Juan; eight siblings, Enrique Chavez, Jose Martinez, Guadalupe...
Rachel Irene Atwood Evins
Dec 9, 2017
Rachel Irene Atwood Evins, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 9, 2017 following a brief illness. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, she truly touched the lives of many. Having taught at the Edinburg School District for 37 years, she shared her gift of reading and language arts with so many children. Her personal...
Jose Luz Martinez
Dec 8, 2017
ose Luz Martinez, 92, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at San Juan Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Socorro Martinez; infant children, Delfino, Hector and Maria Maria De La Luz Martinez; a son, Delfino Martinez; two brothers, Rodolfo Martinez, Esequiel Cantu; and a sister, Anastacia Barrera. Mr. Martinez is survived by four daughters, Romana...
Mike Salsedo
Dec 7, 2017
Mike Salsedo, 86, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Transitional Care Center in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Antonia Salsedo. Mike is survived by his lovely wife, Olga R. Salsedo; six children, James (Gloria) Salsedo of Edinburg, Debbie (Ruben) Longoria of Okarche, OK, Anna (Mike Garcia) Balderson, Michael Salsedo, all...
Maria P. Saenz
Dec 4, 2017
MARIA P. SAENZ EDINBURG - Maria P. Saenz, 85, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Francisca Perez; three brothers, Clemente, Jose and Manuel Perez; three sisters, Elva Perez, Mary Lou Miranda, and Lydia Rios. Mrs. Saenz is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elizandro Saenz; eight...
Victor Vela
Dec 2, 2017
VICTOR VELA PHARR – Victor Vela, 48, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Porfiria and Jesus Vela; maternal grandmother, Maria Rodriguez; maternal grandfather, Benny Egly. Victor is survived by the joy of his life, his son Jacob Vela; his loving parents, Emilio and...
Luz Ramos
Nov 30, 2017
LUZ D. RAMOS EDINBURG – Luz D. Ramos, 90, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ramos was born in Edinburg to Jose and Ventura Salinas on August 4, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irineo Ramos Sr.; two sons, Rodrigo Ramos and Alejandro Ramos. Luz is survived by seven children, Maria De...
Juan Manuel Cantu
Nov 30, 2017
Juan Manuel Cantu, 66, went home to our Lord Thursday, November 30, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Cantu was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Andres “Andy” Cantu. Mr. Cantu is survived by his beloved wife, Bertha Cantu; two lovely daughters, Elizabeth (Orlando) Martinez, Veronica...
Jose Oscar Almanza
Nov 30, 2017
Jose Oscar “Bowie” Almanza, 43, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Almaza was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Almanza. Jose is survived by his wife, Audrey Alonzo; four children, Samantha J. Almanza, Amanda M. Almanza, Jose Oscar Almanza Jr., Audrey L. Almanza;...
Maria Esperanza "Mari 'Ita" Valdez
Nov 30, 2017
MARIA ESPERANZA "MARI'ITA" VALDEZ PHARR - Maria Esperanza “Mari'ita” Valdez, 88, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Flores Vega; her parents, Juan and Maria De Jesus Valdez. Mrs. Valdez is survived by her son, Juan Humberto Flores of Pharr; two granddaughters, Mariana Johnson of Starbuck,...
Isabel Gomez Garza
Nov 29, 2017
ISABEL GOMEZ GARZA SAN JUAN - Isabel Gomez Garza, 66, died Wednesday November 29, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Garza; her parents, Guadalupe Gomez and Guadalupe Farias. Isabel is survived by her six children, Maricela (Tina Gutierrez) Garza of Weslaco, Robert (Susan) Garza of Missouri City, Texas, Marylily...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Caballero
Nov 29, 2017
RODOLFO "RUDY" CABALLERO ALAMO - November 5, 1951-November 29, 2017 Rodolfo “Rudy” Caballero went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Alamo, Texas to Guadalupe and Hortencia Caballero. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jose Guadalupe Caballero Rudy lived in Alamo. He graduated from PSJA...
Felipa Briseno
Nov 28, 2017
ESPERANZA S. RAMIREZ EDINBURG – Esperanza S. Ramirez, 88, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Ramirez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who leaves behind a beautiful legacy of a life built and sustained by...
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