Obituaries

Apr 7, 2017

REYNALDO “REY” RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Reynaldo “Rey” Rodriguez, 63, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Rodriguez was born on December 23, 1953 in Ennis, TX. Rey enjoyed spending time with his family barbecuing, as well as watching movies and wrestling. He was always the attention getter of the crowd, and enjoyed joking with...

Apr 7, 2017

ELOISA SERRANO ALAMO – Eloisa Serrano, 60, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Carmen Nava; and a brother-in-law, Alfredo Serrano. Mrs. Serrano is survived by her husband, Miguel Serrano...

Apr 6, 2017

EDGAR GIOVANNI CANTU EDINBURG – Edgar Giovanni Cantu, 17, gained his Angel Wings Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his paternal step-grandfather, Romualdo Fraire; and his baby cousin, Jaiden DeLeon. Edgar Giovanni is survived by his mother, Diana Solis (Romualdo) Fraire, Jr. of Edinburg; his father, Jose Edgar (Johana) Cantu of...

Apr 6, 2017

Apr 6, 2017

ARACELI C. GARZA PHARR – Araceli C. Garza, 54, died April 6, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Hospital in Edinburg. Araceli was born in Raymondville, and lived in Pharr most of her life. She was a dedicated educator at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary for 18 years. Throughout her years as an educator she was an outstanding elementary teacher and secondary mother...

Apr 6, 2017

MARIA DE JESUS DE LEON SAN JUAN – Maria De Jesus De Leon, 80, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, she had lived in San Juan since 1956 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Israel De Leon; two brothers, Erasmo Cantu,...

Apr 5, 2017

RICARDO “RICKY” RODEA SAN JUAN – Ricardo “Ricky” Rodea, 57, went home to our Lord Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Ricky was a loving, giving person who was always willing to help, and always...

Apr 5, 2017

MCALLEN - Felix Rodriguez died April 5, 2017, at the age of 75. He died peacefully in his sleep at Amara Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Felix was born May 2, 1941 in McAllen, Tx. to Hector M. (ChiChi) Rodriguez and Ruperta Santoya Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruperta; his father Hector; step-mother, Julia P....

Apr 3, 2017

EDINBURG – Sabina Operaña De Guzman, 91, died April 3, 2017, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Dagupan City, Phillipines, Sabina lived in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio De Guzman. Sabina is survived by her six children; Leticia G. (Domingo) Berida, Arminda G. (Enrico) Manalang, Ma Teresa G. (Vedasto) Agas, all of...

Apr 3, 2017

EDINBURG – Maria Magdalena “Nena” Guajardo, 71, died Monday, April 3, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Comales, Tamaulipas, Mrs. Guajardo had lived in Edinburg since 1989 and was formerly of McAllen. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacinto Sanchez and Maria...

Apr 2, 2017

Mara Yvette Maravilla, 26, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McAllen, Mara had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ramiro and Enriqueta Longoria Mara is survived by her parents, Raul and Evelia Maravilla; a brother, Juan Raul (Vanessa) Maravilla, all of...

Apr 2, 2017

EDMUNDO BOCANEGRA SAN JUAN – Edmundo Bocanegra, 92, died peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2017, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Alicia Bocanegra Sanchez; second wife, Apolonia Bocanegra Vela; a son, Ramiro Bocanegra; two sisters, Estefana Bocanegra and Enriqueta Bocanegra; and a brother, Meliton Bocanegra. Mr. Bocanegra is survived by five children,...

Mar 31, 2017

Mar 31, 2017

FRANCISCO REYES ALAMO - Francisco Reyes, 80, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by a son, Rene Reyes; and a grandson, Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Eladia Reyes; five children, Rebecca (Juan Diego) Rodriguez, Rosa Reyes, Juan F. (Rosario) Reyes, Estela (Roy) Prado, Ruben...

Mar 31, 2017

ENRIQUE ZAMORA LINN/SAN MANUEL - Enrique Zamora, 91, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1925 at El Rucio Ranch in San Manuel, Texas. Mr. Zamora was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who served in Japan for two years. Upon honorable discharge, he came home to work on the family ranch which...

Mar 27, 2017

JUAN C. CASTILLO, JR. PHARR - Juan C. Castillo Jr., 92, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Pax Villa Hospice in McAllen. Mr. Castillo was born in Pharr and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestina B. Castillo; a daughter, Sylvia Recio; a grandson, Raul Castillo Jr.; three brothers, Ruben Castillo,...

Mar 27, 2017

MANUEL “MEME” ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Manuel “Meme” Escobedo, 73, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. Born in El Gato, he lived in Alamo all of his life. Manuel joined Crest Fruit Company in 1966, and proudly worked himself up to his position of General Foreman for 44 years. His daily routine was waking up at 5 a.m. to pray for...

Mar 26, 2017

ROBERTO E. GARZA EDINBURG – Roberto E. Garza, 93, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mr. Garza had lived in Houston and then moved to Edinburg in1951. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and, together with his wife Jovita, were owners of Magnolia Bakery in Edinburg....

Mar 23, 2017

PEDRO GUERRA EDINBURG – Pedro Guerra, 81, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Guerra had lived in Edinburg since 1987. He is preceded in death by a son, Sergio Guerra; his parents, Ramon and Virginia Guerra; four sisters, Gabina, Maria Alicia, Petra and Violeta. Mr. Guerra is survived by his wife, Concepcion...

Mar 23, 2017