Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

MARIA TERESA “TERE” PENA EDINBURG – Maria Teresa “Tere” Pena, 74, beloved mother and grandmother, rejoined her daughter, Genoveva on February 5th. Poverty and circumstances prevented Tere from obtaining an education, but her legacy to her children was encouraging them to pursue their educational dreams. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who worked tirelessly to give her children the...

Feb 4, 2017

Feb 4, 2017

SILVIA OCHOA SAN JUAN – Silvia Ochoa, 48, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Silvia was born in Donna, and had lived in San Juan for the past 22 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Rosalio Castrellon; and a sister, Maria Elena Rojas. Silvia is survived by her husband, Ruben Ochoa; a son, Francisco...

Feb 2, 2017

PHARR – Amparo G. Ramirez, 89, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, surrounded by her family at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Ramirez was a lifelong resident of Pharr. She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother and sister. Amparo was a long time business owner of North Cage Cleaners in Pharr. She served her community as...

Feb 1, 2017

EZEQUIEL “ZEKE” FLORES SAN JUAN- Ezequiel ‘’Zeke” Flores, 56, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Indiana, Ezequiel had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silverio and Irma Flores. Mr. Flores is survived by his wife, Ofelia Ortiz Flores of San Juan; two children, Kayla...

Jan 31, 2017

Jan 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Fidencio Navarro Narvaez, 83, died Monday, January 30, 2017, at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehab Center. He is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Juan Ramirez. Fidencio is survived by his wife, Margarita Navarro; five children, Petra (Jose) Palma of Austin, Modesta (Victor Herrera) Segundo of Edinburg, Carlos (Eneyda) Navarro of Brownsville, Esperanza (Oscar) Garza of Buda,...

Jan 29, 2017

RAQUEL HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Raquel Hernandez, 48, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Collier County, Florida, Raquel had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is survived by a son, John Moreno; her mother, Olivia R. Gonzalez; her father, Israel Hernandez; and four siblings, Rolando Hernandez, Edward Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, all of Edinburg,...

Jan 28, 2017

Javier Martinez, 69, died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Paulita Martinez; a brother, Carlos Martinez; two sisters, Maria Garza and Florinda Balderas. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Maria Del Rosario Martinez of Pharr; two sons, Javier (Lyssette) Martinez, Jr. of Edinburg, Heron...

Jan 28, 2017

RACHEL JENE ARRIAGA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Rachel Jene Arriaga, 55, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX and had lived in Colorado Springs for 12 years. A truly loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She touched so many hearts with her love and kindness. She...

Jan 27, 2017

ALMA ALICIA EURESTE EDINBURG- Alma Alicia Eureste, 57, died Friday, January 27, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador C. Eureste; a brother, Israel Eureste; and a brother in law, Rene O. Perez. Alma is survived by two children, Jason Lee (Cynthia) Rodriguez of San Antonio, April Gomez of Edinburg; a granddaughter,...

Jan 26, 2017

Rodrigo Elizondo Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria Elizondo and daughter Christy Baldazo, his parents Felipe and Melchorita Elizondo, four brothers, Armando, Oscar, David and Felipe Elizondo all from Pharr. Rodrigo was born March 14, 1926, in Pharr,...

Jan 25, 2017

GLORIA LONGORIA CRUZ Gloria Longoria Cruz, 49, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in Pasco, Washington. Born in San Juan, Gloria had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Ramiro Longoria, III and Steven Longoria. Gloria is survived by two children, Krystal Lee Longoria of Pasco, WA and Ricardo Cruz, Jr. of Edinburg;...

Jan 23, 2017

MCALLEN- Alma Adriana "Yaya" Tamez, 63, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Adriana's pride and joy were her three beautiful grandchildren. She loved going to the movies and enjoyed cooking for her family. Yaya was a school teacher for 32 years and build...

Jan 21, 2017

SAN JUAN – Jayne Rodriguez, 54, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlyn R. Rodriguez; her parents, Ascencion Bernal Enriquez and Placido Enriquez; and a brother, David Castillo. Jayne is survived by her husband, Martin Rodriguez; two children, Rolando Rodriguez Jr., Renee Rodriguez; five grandchildren, Orlando...

Jan 18, 2017

Jan 17, 2017

ROSA P. LEAL EDINBURG – Rosa P. Leal, 79, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Leal had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Rosa took delight in spending quality time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed family summer vacations gambling in Las Vegas that always ended in Six...

Jan 17, 2017

MARIA QUEVEDO BRIONES PHARR – Maria Quevedo Briones, 90, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Briones; a daughter, Anita Pecina; her parents, Roman and Santos Quevedo. Mrs. Briones is survived by 14 children, Juan Jose Briones, Fidel Briones, Benito Briones, Felix Briones, Carolina Daily, Benjamin Briones, Gloria...

Jan 16, 2017

FRANCISCO S. “FRANK” PEREZ McALLEN – Francisco S. “Frank” Perez, 68, went home to the Lord Monday, January 16, 2017, at his residence in McAllen. Frank was a Father, son, brother, and friend. Born and raised in Pharr, TX, he lived life to the fullest. Frank was a passionate man who enjoyed dancing and spending time with his family. He...

Jan 15, 2017

VIRGINIA ZUNIGA EDINBURG – Virginia Zuniga, 54, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Las Flores, Mexico, Ms. Zuniga lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Virginia Zuniga; a sister, Maria Estela Garces; a nephew, Edward Gomez; and two nieces, Becky Lozano and Kayla Ayala....