Obituaries

Mar 19, 2017

Mar 18, 2017

Mar 18, 2017

TRINIDAD MARTINEZ EDINBURG – Trinidad Martinez, 68, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Martinez had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sabas and Eluteria Martinez; three brothers, Gabino Martinez, Isidro Martinez, Luciano Martinez; and a sister, Irma Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived...

Mar 17, 2017

Mar 16, 2017

CONCEPCION RENDON EDINBURG – Concepcion Rendon, 73, died Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Rendon had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Concepcion loved dancing and fishing. He was very loved by his family and he would always have a smile on his face. He is preceded in death by a great-grandchild;...

Mar 13, 2017

Eligio de la Garza passed away peacefully on March 13, 2017. Eligio had a long and distinguished career in public service and was fondly known simply as “Kika.” Born in Mercedes, Texas on September 22, 1927, Kika grew up in Mission, Texas where he attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and Mission High School. In 1944, at the age...

Mar 10, 2017

MANUEL “MIKEY” MATA DONNA – Manuel “Mikey” Mata, 30, died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christ, TX. Born in Weslaco, Mikey had lived in Donna most of his life. Mikey loved his daughters and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved his cat, spending time at the beach, and enjoyed listening to his...

Mar 7, 2017

Mar 7, 2017

EDINBURG – John Wayne Karst, 80, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his residence in Edinburg. John was survived by his wife, Margie Karst; two sons, Rusty Karst and Kyle (Christina) Karst both of Corpus Christi; one grandson, Kenny Karst of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Carol (Dale) Johnson of Indianapolis, In., Nina (+Bill) Krum of Marion, In.; and his beloved...

Mar 6, 2017

CIRILA QUINTANILLA MCALLEN – Cirila Quintanilla, 62, died Monday, March 6, 2017, at her residence in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Quintanilla; her mother, Maria Reyes Gonzalez; and her father, Benito Moreno. Mrs. Quintanilla is survived by her three children, Noe Quintanilla, Sonia Quintanilla, Krystal Salazar, all of McAllen; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters,...

Mar 5, 2017

EDINBURG – Today we rejoice in knowing that our mother, Epifania “Pifi” Franco Olmos, has gone back home to be with her Heavenly Father Jesus Christ. He holds her in his loving arms and embraces her with His love, at the tender age of 86. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family at Edinburg Medical Center. She was born on...

Mar 5, 2017

MANUEL RIVERA, JR. SAN JUAN - Manuel Rivera Jr., 74, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Manuel was born in Pharr to Manuel and Elena Rivera. He is preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 48 years, Sylvia; two daughters, Cynthia (Eloy Hernandez) Rivera...

Mar 4, 2017

Mar 4, 2017

RAMONA LARA ESTRADA SAN JUAN – Ramona Lara Estrada, 84, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Luis Potosi, MX, Mrs. Estrada had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Estrada Sr.; two sons, Alberto Estrada Jr. and Rogelio Estrada. Ramona is...

Mar 2, 2017

MARTHA “MARTY” MARTINEZ EDINBURG – Martha “Marty” Martinez, 72, went with our Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Mercedes, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Marty was employed by Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District where she began her career...

Mar 2, 2017

ELIDA CAVAZOS ALVARADO EDINBURG – Elida Cavazos Alvarado, 83, went home to our Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Alvarado was born in Edinburg, where she built a full and joyful life with her husband, Marin L. Alvarado, Sr. and their six children: Jaime (Carla) Alvarado of North Richland Hills, Sonia (James) Finley of McAllen,...

Mar 2, 2017

MARGARITA CASTILLO SAN JUAN – Margarita Castillo, 81, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Nuevo Leon, MX, Mrs. Castillo had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Senon Hinojosa and Maria Basaldua; and two siblings, Oscar Basaldua and Martha Castillo. Margarita is survived by four...

Mar 2, 2017

EDINBURG – Concepcion Rodriguez, 96, died March 2, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro V. Rodriguez; four children, Margarita Rodriguez, Alicia R. Chapa, Jorge Rodriguez and Janie R. Garza. Concepcion is survived by three daughters, Yolanda R. (Juan) Garza, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Connie R. (Ricardo) Hernandez; 13 grandchildren, Alejandro, Lisa, Victoria,...

Mar 1, 2017

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-29 Dora L. Ramirez, 84, entered into eternal rest at her home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Dora grew up and attended schools in Pharr, Texas. She had...

Feb 28, 2017