Obituaries

Aug 5, 2017

Aracely "Chely" Amparan-Rodriguez PHARR- Aracely "Chely" Amparan-Rodriguez, 42, went home to our Lord Saturday, August 5, 2017, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Val...

Aug 4, 2017

Aug 2, 2017

Tonja Lynn Schach, 48, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Tonja was a blessing to everyone who she came in contact with, always giving wholeheartedly every chance she got. She was strong, brave, caring, selfless, but most of all a loving mother to all. Tonja enjoyed being with family all while passing...

Aug 1, 2017

EDINBURG – Romeo Manuel Villarreal, 80, went to be with the Lord, after a lengthy illness, Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Brooks County, Romeo was raised in San Manuel, and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was self-employed in real estate, farming-ranching; was primarily an educator; formerly director of Hidalgo County...

Aug 1, 2017

BOBBY WAYNE BROWN EDINBURG – Bobby Wayne Brown, 69, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Born in Manila, AR, Bobby had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown; a son, Christopher Brown; a daughter, Angela Brown; and a grandson, Elijah Brown, all of Edinburg. Visitation will be...

Jul 31, 2017

Jose Luciano Hernandez, 89, went home to our Lord Monday, July 31, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Luciano was born in Mexico, and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by three sons, Felix Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez, Jesus Omar Hernandez; a grandson, Rocky Rodriguez; his parents, Juan Antonio Hernandez and Manuela Corpus. Luciano is...

Jul 30, 2017

MAGDALENO M. CRUZ SAN CARLOS – Magdaleno M. Cruz, 83, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Magdaleno had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He might be gone, but his spirit will always be with us. He is preceded in death by his wife, Estela G. Cruz; a son, Jose Maria “Chema”...

Jul 29, 2017

ALBERTO VILLAFUERTE, SR. EDINBURG – Alberto Villafuerte, Sr., 86, was promoted into God’s Glory Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Goliad, TX, Mr. Villafuerte lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Villafuerte was a proud Korean War Veteran and a longtime dedicated employee at Gateway...

Jul 28, 2017

Margaret (Margarita) Saeta Garza, 94, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, after a long and full life, at The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living in Pharr. Margaret was born on December 30, 1922 in Pharr, TX to Antonio and Agripina Garza Saeta. She was the younger sister to Francisco and Roberto, whom she adored. Margaret graduated from PSJA High...

Jul 28, 2017

ALAMO – Lisa Marie Solis, 36, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 in Pharr. Lisa was born in Houston. She is preceded in death by her father, Narcisco Garza; and a brother, Narciso Garza Jr. Lisa is survived by her husband, Saul Solis; three children, Arianna Marie Solis, Brianna Lee Solis, Saul Nathaniel Solis, all of Alamo; her mother, Maria...

Jul 28, 2017

JAMES C. LOZANO EDINBURG – James C. Lozano, 46, died Friday, July 28, 2017, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Harlingen, James had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Lozano; three children, Catherine Lozano, Aidan Lozano, Theresa Lozano, all of Edinburg; his parents, Jose and Otilia Lozano; and two brothers, Mark...

Jul 25, 2017

MISSION - Inocencia “Chencha” Vela, 88, as she was affectionately known, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Ms. Vela was born in Mission, TX, and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bonifacio and Carolina (Garza) Vela, and her sisters, Mrs. Carolina V. (Jesus)...

Jul 23, 2017

PHARR – Juanita D. Bermea, 67, entered into eternal life to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, TX on December 20, 1949 to Evaristo and Guadalupe Degollado, Juanita was the oldest daughter of 13 siblings. She lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death...

Jul 21, 2017

William T. Burch, 93, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at his residence on South McColl in Edinburg. Born in Fletcher, Oklahoma to William and Nora, he moved to Edinburg from California after World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy, seeing action in the Pacific. After serving...

Jul 21, 2017

EDINBURG – Angelita Perez Rendon, 90, died Friday July 21, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born and raised in Falfurrias, she met the love of her life and then moved to Edinburg. She was a woman of great faith and a prayer warrior for all of her family. She was a kind, giving soul who sacrificed everything...

Jul 20, 2017

MARCELA PEREZ EDINBURG – Marcela Perez, 79, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Marcela had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luz and Guadalupe Perez. Marcela is survived by five children, Santiago (Elizabeth) Perez of Edinburg, Luz (Cindy) Perez of San Antonio, TX, Isabel...

Jul 16, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

CELIA P. VALE EDINBURG – Celia P. Vale, 90, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Celia was born in Delmita, Texas and lived most of her life in Edinburg. She was the mother of six children. Her most important role was being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love of family is...

Jul 13, 2017

Criselda F. Serna, 82, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at her residence in San Juan. PHARR - Criselda was born in Pharr and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Refugia Serna; four sisters; and two brothers. Ms. Serna is survived by her four nieces, Marylou (Abel) Medrano of San Juan,...

Jul 13, 2017

DAN WEBB LAYNE EDINBURG – Dan Webb Layne, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Dan was born on December 25, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana or Dr.’s Lloyd E. and Florence Webb Layne. Dan moved to the valley in 1934 where the family resided in Mission, Texas. After one...