Obituaries

May 25, 2017

EDINBURG - Jose Ezequiel “Joe” Patlan, 57, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Knox County, TX, Joe lived in Edinburg for 20 years and served in the U. S. Army for 7 years. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Dominga Garces-Acosta; his grandparents, Jose Vallejos-Garces, Andrea...

May 25, 2017

MISSION – Richard “Dicky” Garrett, 70, died Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Richard graduated from PSJA High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He served 4 tours in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart Recipient. Richard later attended Schreiner College where he earned a Bachelors in Business Administration, and also received...

May 24, 2017

ESTELLA DELGADO EDINBURG – Estella Delgado, 89, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Isidro, Estella had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amado Jorge Delgado; a son, Noel Delgado; and her parents, Felipe and Santos Fuentes. Estella...

May 23, 2017

Yolanda R. Garza, 67, died May 23, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro and Concepcion Rodriguez. Yolanda is survived by her husband, Juan E. Garza; two children, Alejandro Garza and Lisa Marie Cerda; three grandchildren, Elyssa A. Rodriguez, Gabriela A. Cerda and Caitlyn M. Cerda. Visitation will be held from 5...

May 22, 2017

RUFINO GARZA, SR. SAN JUAN – Rufino Garza Sr., 95, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, he had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Garza was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War...

May 22, 2017

Oscar Hernandez, 52, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in McAllen, TX. Oscar was born on September 8, 1964 in Pharr, TX. While he lived in his hometown for most of his life, he also resided in Los Angeles, CA and Willmar, MN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Acension Hernandez; beloved tias, Josefa Hernandez, Jesusa Hernandez, Teresa...

May 19, 2017

Raul Reyes, 71, died May 19, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melquiades and Amelia Reyes; two sisters, Soila Hamilton and Alicia Nava. Raul is survived by his children, Rodrigo (Josie) Reyes, Raul Reyes, Jr., Adela Reyes and Raquel (Frank) Cavazos all of Edinburg; eight grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; former spouse,...

May 19, 2017

DIANA CARDENAS EDINBURG – Diana Cardenas, 68, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Diana was born on May 10, 1949 and was a lifelong resident of Edinburg. She worked for Edinburg CISD where she dedicated 32 years to Elementary Education. Many of those years were spent taking her nieces and nephews to...

May 19, 2017

ROEL RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Roel Rodriguez, 30, died Friday, May 19, 2017, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Israel Rodriguez; his maternal grandfather, Pedro Barrientes, Sr.; and his paternal step-grandfather, Jose C. Reyna. Roel is survived by his parents, Candelario and Lydia Rodriguez; two brothers, Israel Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez; his...

May 18, 2017

EDINBURG – Hector Molina, 67, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Martha Molina. Hector is survived by his three children, Patricia Ann Molina, Hector Molina Jr., Federico Manuel Molina; three grandsons, Jack Daniel, Colton Marshall and Oliver Philippe; one brother, Omar Molina; two sisters, Gloria...

May 16, 2017

Perfecto Garza died on May 16, 2017 in Edinburg at the age of 72. He was born on April 18, 1945 in Edinburg to his parents, Cornelio and Margarita (Luevano) Garza. He graduated from the University of Texas Pan America with a degree in Psychology. He served in the US Navy on the USS Glover in 1965 where he was...

May 16, 2017

EDINBURG – Santana Galvan, 91, a World War II Veteran, born at San Luis Ranch in Puerto Rico, Tx., died May 16, 2017 at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Gabriel Cormier; parents, Macedonio and Benita Galvan; two brothers, Servando Galvan and Noe Galvan. Santana is survived by his wife,...

May 15, 2017

BEATRIZ ELIZABETH DE LEON EDINBURG – Beatriz Elizabeth De Leon, 49, went to be with our Lord Monday, May 15, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Tulare, California, she lived in Edinburg until the age of 19 and moved to Houston and lived there for over 20 years where she married and had 2 beautiful children....

May 15, 2017

CARLOS VILLEGAS GARZA EDINBURG – Carlos Villegas Garza, 52, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Nuevo Leon, MX, Mr. Villegas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother Hortencia Garza. Carlos is survived by five children, Carlos Villegas, Jr., Adriana Villegas, Omar Villegas, all of Edinburg,...

May 13, 2017

Maria Del Rosario Perez Barrera is fondly remembered for her selfless dedication to her family. Rosario, also known as “Chala,” died in her sleep in the loving presence of her family in San Antonio, Texas. She was 99 years old. Chala was an extraordinary woman, an eternal optimist in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. A Great Depression survivor, she...

May 10, 2017

EMILIA G. VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Emilia G. Villarreal, 91, died May 10, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nieves Villarreal; a son, George Villarreal; great-grandson, Michael A. Vidaurri; parents, Jose and Adelfa Gonzalez; three brothers, Antonio, Armando and Ernesto Gonzalez; two sisters, Adelaida Ramirez and Arsenia Gonzalez. Emilia is survived by her...

May 9, 2017

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

FRANCISCO RINCON SAN JUAN - Francisco Rincon, 84, died Monday, May 8, 2017. Born in Villagran, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and an Usher. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53...

May 8, 2017

EDINBURG – Angelita Ramos Ramirez, 89, passed away surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Monday, May 8, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Benito, Angelita had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus B. Ramirez; and a daughter Consuelo Leija Fairas. Angelita is survived by a son,...