Obituaries

May 7, 2017

LEONOR VELA GUAJARDO PHARR – Leonor Vela Guajardo, 94, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in General Trevino, NL, MX, Mrs. Guajardo had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lori Lime. Leonor is survived by her husband, Ruben Guajardo of Pharr; seven children, Ruben...

May 7, 2017

Esteban Garza, Sr. 76, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Octaviano and Tomasa Garza; and a sister, San Juana Esquivel. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Garza of San Juan; children, Esteban (Cindy) Garza, Jr., Roel (Yolanda) Garza, both of Edinburg; Jorge Luis (Renee) Garza,...

May 6, 2017

Rolando Israel Casas, 16, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Rolando was born in McAllen, Texas and lived in San Juan most of his life. He was a student on PSJA High School and a mascot for San Juan fire Department. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Rene Rios Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, Julian...

May 6, 2017

EDINBURG – A. Hector Solis, 73, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Hector was a longtime resident of Edinburg, TX. He was a graduate of Edinburg High School and Pan American College. Hector was a true gentleman; loving, caring, and kindhearted. He always saw the positive in every situation and “had a heart that was...

May 6, 2017

JUANA GUZMAN DE MORALES PHARR – Juan Guzman De Morales, 89, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in San Luis de la Paz, GTO, Mexico, Juana had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tomas Morales; a daughter, Mary Joe; two grandchildren, Sandra Dee Joe and Richard...

May 4, 2017

MARIA EVA CAVAZOS EDINBURG – Maria Eva Cavazos, 65, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her mother, Paula Meza Carrillo. Eva is survived by her husband, Marco A. Cavazos Sr.; two sons, Marco Aurelio Cavazos Jr., Franco Alexandro Cavazos; a daughter, Carissa Vianney Cavazos; numerous cats and dogs; her father,...

May 1, 2017

Apr 29, 2017

MIGUEL FARIAS EDINBURG – Miguel Farias, 79, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his residence. Born in Garciasville, TX, Mr. Farias had lived in Edinburg for the past 65 years. He is preceded in death by a brother, Crispin Farias. Mr. Farias is survived by his wife, Isidora Farias; a son, Miguel A. (Angela) Farias of Edinburg; a daughter, Tammy...

Apr 28, 2017

Apr 23, 2017

Apr 22, 2017

CARLOS DANIEL PEREZ EDINBURG-Carlos Daniel Perez, 64, died Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Laredo, TX, Carlos was raised in Hebbronville and lived out the rest of his life in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto and Odilia Perez. Carlos is survived by his wife, Rosie Perez of Edinburg;...

Apr 21, 2017

ELIDA C. PALACIOS PHARR - On Friday, April 21, 2017, God called His daughter, Elida “Lela” Palacios home. Lela was a humble woman dedicated to God, her husband and her family. She lived most of her life in Pharr, Texas where she attended St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. There she served the Lord through the ministry of Las Damas del...

Apr 16, 2017

ROMAN GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Roman Gonzalez, 72, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez; a daughter, Magdalena Gonzalez; three sons, Eduardo Gonzalez, Jorge Gonzalez, Alberto Gonzalez; and six grandchildren, Aryana Ibarra, Alejandra Ibarra, Andrea Gonzalez, Cassandra Gonzalez, Jorge Gonzalez, and Eduardo Gonzalez. Visitation will be...

Apr 14, 2017

Telesforo “Tele” De La Garza Jr., 74, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Telesforo is preceded in death by a son, Reynaldo De La Garza. Mr. De La Garza is survived by his wife of 24 years, Rebecca De La Garza; his seven children with his ex-wife, Teresa Garcia; Elizabeth De La Garza, Esperanza De La...

Apr 13, 2017

ORLANDO “ORLIS” MALDONADO, JR. SAN JUAN - Orlando "Orlis" Maldonado, Jr. was born to Olga Reyes of San Juan and Orlando Maldonado of Alamo on September 11, 1987. Orlando is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hilario “El Chino” and Celia Reyes of San Juan, his paternal grandparents, Ladisladio “Layo” Maldonado of Alton and Lydia R. Aguilar of Alamo....

Apr 11, 2017

Ruben "Torino" Rivera, 47, went home to our Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his residence in Edcouch. Born in Elgin, IL, he had lived most of his life in Pharr. Torino was known as the "bandit" in his black camaro. Mr. Rivera's pride and joy were his children. He was a loving father and a great friend. Torino will...

Apr 10, 2017

BLANCA ESTELA MENDEZ WESLACO – Blanca Estela Mendez, 53, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at her residence in Weslaco. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ms. Mendez had lived in Weslaco most of her life. She is survived by six children, Anna Delia Mendez, Jose Antonio Mendez, Aissa Marie Mendez, Felix Rodriguez Jr., Nadia Lynn Garcia, Jorge Omar Ibarra; 21...

Apr 10, 2017

LA BLANCA – Amado Moreno, 88, fell asleep peacefully in death on April 10, 2017 at his residence in La Blanca. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Donna, TX and was happily married to Margarita Moreno, his beloved wife of 62 years. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria M. Sparks; his parents, Candelario and Hijinia...

Apr 8, 2017

REBECCA MOLINA EDINBURG – Rebecca Molina, 73, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Rebecca graduated from the University of Texas Pan American with master’s degree and worked for the ECISD as an educator and curriculum assistant before she retired. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Juanita Rosas; and a daughter, Ruth Denise...

Apr 8, 2017

OCTAVIA G. “TAVITA” PONS MISSION-Octavia G. “Tavita” Pons, 86, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Seasons Hospice Naperville Inpatient Center in Illinois. Born in Mercedes, she lived in Mission most of her life. Octavia enjoyed socializing and meeting people. Those who met her knew they had a lifetime friend. Her devotional faith and discipline helped her...