Obituaries

Jun 23, 2017

JAVIER BERNAL RIVERA ALAMO - Javier Bernal Rivera, 66, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Rivera had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Tomasa Rivera. Javier is survived by his wife, Rosemary Rivera; 3 children, Sandro (Estrella)...

Jun 22, 2017

Jun 22, 2017

MARCOS C. RODRIGUEZ PHARR – Marcos C. Rodriguez, 98, went home to our Lord Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Alfredo Gonzalez State Veterans Home in McAllen. Marcos was born in Pharr and lived there all of his life. He was an active member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church and served in the US Navy during World War II. He...

Jun 21, 2017

MANUELA E. FARIAS EDINBURG – Manuela E. Farias, 87, went home to our Lord Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, she lived in San Carlos most of her life. Mrs. Farias was a Eucharistic Minister of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos and also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church...

Jun 20, 2017

Jun 20, 2017

PHARR- Maria “Lile” Rodriguez, 86, went home to our Lord Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at San Juan Nursing Home. Lile is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 yrs. who departed to heaven one year and a half ago. This Tuesday, Lile reunited with her love for eternity; together with their son, Rodrigo Rodriguez; two infant daughters, Elva...

Jun 20, 2017

FLOYD MOSS EDINBURG – Another loss of a WWII Veteran, Floyd Moss, 91, passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. All Veterans and community are welcomed to pay their final respects. Born and raised in Richmond, MO, Floyd lived in Los Angeles, CA for many years and had lived in Edinburg his remaining years. A veteran of...

Jun 18, 2017

EDINBURG – Christopher James Reyes, 30, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife Brenda Reyes; two sons, Elijah Christopher Reyes and Noah Damian Reyes; two daughters, Ariel Monique Reyes and Amber Marie Reyes; his parents, Eldo and Noreen Reyes; four siblings, Eldo Steven (Renee) Reyes, Kassaundra Ashley (Rolando Dela...

Jun 17, 2017

Santos E. Salinas, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg after a long and fruitful life. Santos was born on June 14, 1926. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adelaido B. Salinas; four daughters; and one son. Santos is survived by six daughters; three sons; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Visitation...

Jun 15, 2017

EDINBURG - On Thursday, June 15th, 2017, Erasmo Salinas, Sr, entered eternal rest in the kingdom of our Heavenly Father. He was surrounded lovingly by family who never left his bedside. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Nicolasa Torres-Salinas, father Higinio Salinas, son Erasmo Salinas, Jr; sisters Maria Ponce, Cecelia Quijas; brothers Margarito, Gavino, Baltazar and Jose Salinas....

Jun 12, 2017

EDINBURG- Pedro Flores, 64, went home to our Lord Monday, June 12, 2017, at Doctors Hospital in Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg and retired, he was a 30 year resident of Joliet, IL. Pedro was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and BBQ’s with family and friends. He was...

Jun 11, 2017

Jo Ann Bair, 83, passed away on June 11, 2017, at Waterford Gardens Senior Living in Mission. She was born on July 2, 1933 in Chillicothe, TX to Francis L. and Edna Butler Elliott. Jo Ann grew up in Fort Worth, TX. She moved to McAllen in 1956, where she met and married Howard Bair in 1958. Jo Ann enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Jun 6, 2017

Denyse Jessica McDonald, 40, is the youngest daughter of Severo Jr. & María Elena (Santillán) McDonald of Sachse, TX (formally of Pharr). She was born on Friday, August 6, 1976. Denyse leaves behind the reasons for her courageous and hard-fought battles, her beautiful 10-year-old daughter, Lauren Isabel Soto, and her handsome 8-year-old son, Matthew Gabriel Soto of Edinburg. The love...

Jun 5, 2017

Lucia Saldaña Palacios Lucia Saldaña Palacios, longtime resident of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 25, 1926 in Kyle, Texas, Lucia was the matriarch of the Palacios family. She met her husband, Nicolas Palacios, Sr., while working in a cotton field, and Nicolas fell in love...

Jun 4, 2017

Jesus Ramon, 92, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his residence in Alamo. Born In Guardados De Arriba, Tamaulipas, he was formerly of Houston and had lived in Alamo since 1989. He spent a lot of time outdoors; he enjoyed welding, loved to hunt, and his yard was always well maintained. Jesus was a loving husband, father and grandfather who...

Jun 3, 2017

Sebert Alan Hollenbeck of Vienna, VA and McAllen, TX, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. He was 74 years old. Alan was born to Sebert Earl Hollenbeck and Minnie Elizabeth (Dickerson) Hollenbeck, on August, 10, 1942, in Washington, DC. He played football at McLean High School, and sang in the A Cappella Choir,...

May 28, 2017

CARLOS RIOS EDINBURG – Carlos Rios, 71, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in General Bravo, NL, MX, Mr. Rios had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Ramona Rios; and a granddaughter, Julissa Chavez. Mr. Rios is survived by his wife, Juana...

May 25, 2017

ROBERTO MARTINEZ ALAMO – Roberto Martinez, 71, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Alamo, he had lived there his entire life and was employed by Crest Fruit Co. for over 30 years. Roberto was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was well respected...