Obituaries

Sep 5, 2017

EDINBURG- Julia De Luna, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, September 05, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Julia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 30 years and took pride on being part of their choir. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Milo who passed away in 1991; Julia...

Sep 2, 2017

EDINBURG - Jose O. Rodriguez, 97, went home to our Lord Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Agua Nueva, TX, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Elida, who passed away in 2000. Jose had a ritual of placing fresh flowers...

Aug 31, 2017

Elizabeth Gutierrez, 58, died Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg Elizabeth had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria De Jesus Gutierrez; a brother, David Gutierrez; and a nephew, David Jesus Gutierrez. Elizabeth is survived by two children, Jacqueline Cantu, Joshua Cantu; her father,...

Aug 29, 2017

ALAMO – Rosa Alba Garcia, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Omer Garcia Jr.; father, Isidoro Nava. Rosa Alba is survived by her three children, Omer Garcia III, Krystal Lynda Garcia, Oscar Alberto (Crystal) Garcia; five grandchildren, Jae Diego, Jade Lynn, Madyson Kate, Allyson Brooke, Jake...

Aug 29, 2017

DONNA- Dionicia De La Paz, 67, went home to our Lord Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Dionicia is preceded in death by her father, Leonardo Palacios. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Americo De La Paz, JR.; six children, Americo (Ashley) De La Paz, III, Maribel Williams, Leonardo De La Paz, Miguel Angel...

Aug 27, 2017

Aug 25, 2017

JULIA VIRGINIA MONTEMAYOR DONNA- Julia Virgina Montemayor, 91, went home to our Lord Friday, August 25, 2017, at Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab in Mercedes. Born in Liberty, TX, Mrs. Montemayor lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Teodoro Montemayor. Mrs. Montemayor is survived by her nine children, David Montemayor, Ernesto Montemayor,...

Aug 25, 2017

EDINBURG - Raquel Lopez, 89, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, August 25, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg, TX. She was born in Edinburg, TX, and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Lopez, Sr.; her parents, Jose Rodriguez and Maria Cantu; three sisters, Paula Ruiz, Petra Gonzales, Lidia...

Aug 24, 2017

EDWARD LEE HILTON ALAMO – Edward Lee Hilton, 67, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Clara Hilton. Mr. Hilton is survived by his wife, Joann Hilton of Alamo; three sons, Michael (Angie) Hilton of Edinburg, David (Brenda) Hilton of San Juan, Levi (Sarah) Hilton of McAllen; seven...

Aug 23, 2017

Aug 19, 2017

PHARR – Rodrigo Martinez Sr., 83, died Saturday, August 19, 2017, at his residence in Pharr. Rodrigo lived a long and full life. As a very young man he started working at the age of 12 to help support his siblings. Throughout his life he worked at many different jobs, including working in canning companies, as a migrant farm worker,...

Aug 18, 2017

PETRA G. MARTINEZ PHARR – Petra G. Martinez, 94, died Friday, August 18, 2017, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Martinez; and a daughter, Olga De La Torre. She was born in Dr. Gonzalez Nuevo Leon, MX, and lived in Pharr all of her life. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her ten...

Aug 18, 2017

Aug 17, 2017

ANA DALIA GARZA SAN JUAN – Ana Dalia Garza, 37, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in San Antonio, Ana Dalia had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Enrique Garza. Ana Dalia is survived by two children, Aileen Ochoa, Enrique Vicente Ochoa; her mother, Anita...

Aug 17, 2017

ALAMO – Adalia T. Ovalle, 60, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Pharr, TX, Mrs. Ovalle had lived in Alamo most of her life. Adalia was married for 26 years. She was very hardworking and had an awesome personality and sense of humor even in her last days. Adalia enjoyed spending time with family...

Aug 13, 2017

RODOLFO SEGURA EDINBURG – Rodolfo Segura, 71, died Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. Segura is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Segura and Emilia Cavazos. Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife, Ofelia Segura; two children, Sylvia G. Paez and Rodolfo Segura Jr.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters; and seven brothers. Visitation will...

Aug 11, 2017

EDINBURG - Santiaga “Lupe” Flores, 81, went home to our Lord Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in San Luis Potosi, MX, Lupe traveled for years and settled in Edinburg since, 1973. Santiaga took delight in raising her family and bringing peace among them. She enjoyed playing chalupa, taking care of her plants, and was an...

Aug 9, 2017

EDINBURG- Santiaga “Lupe” Flores, 81, went home to our Lord Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in San Luis Potosi, MX, Lupe traveled for years and settled in Edinburg since, 1973. Santiaga took delight in raising her family and bringing peace among them. She enjoyed playing chalupa, taking care of her plants, and was an animal...

Aug 7, 2017

EDINBURG – Maria De La Luz Galaviz Villa, 94, went home to our Lord Monday, August 7, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. Born and lived her entire life in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Genaro Villa Sr.; a son, Rogelio Villa; and her parents, Felix and San Juanita Galaviz. Mrs. Villa is survived by three...

Aug 6, 2017

MCALLEN – Mark G. Perez, 43, passed away August 6, 2017 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Juanita & Heberto Guerra, and Valentin Rivera. Mark is survived by his parents, Robert Sr. and Aurora Rivera of McAllen; one sister, Melissa E. (Joe) Garcia of Lake Dallas; one brother, Robert (Cynthia) Rivera...