Obituaries

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

ALAMO - Anna Garcia, 52, went home to our Lord Monday, July 10, 2017, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She was born in Miami, FL and lived in Alamo most of her life. Anna was loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a vibrant person, who loved to dance, listen to music all day, make jewelry and...

Jul 8, 2017

Jul 8, 2017

EDINBURG – Rodolfo Valentino “Tino” Benavidez, 83, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Robstown, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Benavidez was a great and loving husband, father and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcelo and Felipa...

Jul 7, 2017

ALAMO - Mary A. Quintero, 84, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, she lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. Mrs. Quintero is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Quintero of Alamo; three daughters and their husbands, Linda & Charles Roybal of New Mexico,...

Jul 7, 2017

DORIA E. VASQUEZ McALLEN – Doria E. Vasquez, 57, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at University Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Born and raised in Edinburg, Texas, Doria was a proud “Bobcat” and stayed true to “Bobcat Pride” until the end. She was fortunate to travel and live in many places, yet always found her way home to the...

Jul 7, 2017

EDINBURG – Filiberto Carrillo, 88, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 7, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Carrillo had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Eva Cavazos; and his first wife, Paula Meza Carrillo. Mr. Carrillo is survived by his wife, Maria Lucia...

Jul 5, 2017

Jul 5, 2017

ALAMO – Grace Laraine Willison, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, William J. Sr. and Nell Wyrick; a brother, Willis Wyrick; two sisters, Wineford Wyrick, Wanda Taylor. Laraine was known for being the most sweetest and loving person you ever met. She became “Mom”...

Jul 5, 2017

Pharr - Joyce “Josie” Villarreal, 72, entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Josie was employed with the PSJA Tax Office for over 20 years until she retired to spend time with her loving husband and family. She was well known by all as a caring, outgoing woman who could put...

Jul 5, 2017

CASEY JAMES HAMILTON MCALLEN - Casey James Hamilton was born on July 13, 1970 in Lafayette, LA to a beautiful Creole pair, Percy James and Yola Mae Hamilton of Lafayette, LA. Casey was a big brother to Chastity Marie and Margo Ann Hamilton of Lafayette, LA. He married the love of his life, Monica Martinez Hamilton (Mona) originally of Edinburg,...

Jul 4, 2017

MARGARITA MUNOZ SAN JUAN – Margarita Munoz, 88, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at her residence in San Juan. Born in D’Hanis, Texas, she had lived in San Juan for 22 years and was formerly of Las Milpas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Servando Munoz; a daughter, Irma Munoz; and a son, Roberto Munoz. Mrs. Munoz is...

Jul 4, 2017

Rosa Yolanda Ruiz, 64, went home to be with our Lord, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Lorenza Ocañas. Rosa is survived by two sons, Francisco (Sandra) Luevano, Christopher Ruiz both of Edinburg; three daughters, Yolanda (Nelson Miles) Acuña of McAllen, Sandy Alonzo, Yolanda Elizabeth...

Jul 3, 2017

Jul 2, 2017

EDINBURG - Jose Rodolfo Garza, 76, entered eternal rest Sunday, July 2, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Elsa, Mr. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Teresa Garza; and a sister, Genoveva Garza Flores. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Antonia Garza; daughter, Cristela...

Jul 1, 2017

CIPRIANO “CIPPY” GONZALES EDINBURG – Cipriano “Cippy” Gonzalez, 61, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Raymondville, Mr. Gonzales had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Cipriano was a loving husband, father, grandfather, dedicated educator and most importantly, a God fearing man. He is preceded in death by his parents, Merced and...

Jun 30, 2017

Jun 29, 2017

Dominga A. Mendez, 88, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Mendez, Sr.; parents, Gavino and Escolastica Alvarado. Dominga is survived by her seven children, Maria de Rosario ( Elias C.) Ybarra of Houston, Enemencia (+James) Ward of Burmingham, AL, Josefina (Victor) Guzman, Jose R. Mendez both of Edinburg, Daniel (Bertha)...

Jun 28, 2017

EDINBURG – Orfelinda Gonzalez, 70, passed away at her residence in Edinburg, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Catalina Longoria; three sisters, Ludivina Cruz, Rosa Imelda Longoria, Catalina Longoria; two brothers, Gilbert Longoria, Baltazar Longoria. Orfelinda is survived by her husband, Jesus M. Gonzalez; three daughters, Maggie (Eddie) Salinas, Elva (Rudy Ochoa)...

Jun 24, 2017

Marcela De La Rosa, 83, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo De La Rosa. Marcela is survived by four sons, Eligio De La Rosa, Arnulfo (Yolanda) De La Rosa, Elizondo De La Rosa and Carlos De La Rosa; three daughters, Anita (Jorge Armando) Lopez, Christina (Roberto) Lozano, Sylvia...