Obituaries

Dec 29, 2016

LUCIANA DOMINGUEZ PHARR – Luciana Dominguez, 91, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Legends Healthcare in McAllen. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, Mrs. Dominguez had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Dominguez; and a daughter, Estela Venegas. Luciana is survived by seven...

Dec 26, 2016

Dec 25, 2016

GUADALUPE N. GARZA SAN JUAN – Guadalupe N. Garza died Sunday, Christmas Day, at the age of 73 years. Guadalupe was born in Pharr and lived most of his life in San Juan, after spending his childhood in Chicago, Illinois. Guadalupe was preceded in death his parents, Tirso Garza and Guadalupe C. Garza, as well as by four brothers, Rogelio...

Dec 24, 2016

DANIEL GUTIERREZ HIDALGO – Daniel Gutierrez, 72, died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his residence in Hidalgo. He preceded in death his parents, Casimiro and Juana Gutierrez; two brothers, Brijido Gutierrez, Felix Gutierrez; and a sister, Maria Saucedo. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife, Aracelia Gutierrez of Hidalgo; three children, Veronica (Juan Antonio) Salinas of Edinburg, Ricardo Gutierrez of...

Dec 24, 2016

Dominga Flores Loredo, 91, of San Juan, Texas, went to be with the LORD on Christmas Eve. Dominga was born in Sealy, Texas and had lived in San Juan most of her life. She was a devoted servant of OUR LORD and HEAVENLY FATHER. Her goal was to reflect the life of Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by...

Dec 23, 2016

DOMINGA CARMONA SAN JUAN - Dominga Carmona, 86, died Friday, December 23, 2016, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carmona; a daughter, Maria Del Carmen Carmona; and a son, Antonio Carmona Jr. Mrs. Carmona is survived by five children, Ignacio (Janie) Rebollozo, Manuel Carmona, both of Idaho, Martin (Melissa) Chavez of...

Dec 23, 2016

JOSEFA B. GARZA SAN JUAN – Josefa B. Garza, 93, was called to be with our Lord on Friday, December 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus M. Garza. Mrs. Garza is survived by her two children, Blanca (John) Avilez of Alamo and Maria Isabel (Jon Yelland) Widle of San Juan; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and...

Dec 21, 2016

RAMON H. TORRES ALAMO – Ramon H. Torres, 75, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Orange Grove, TX, Mr. Torres had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Berta Torres; a son, Martin Torres; and a great-grandchild, Angel Torres. Ramon is survived by two sons,...

Dec 21, 2016

PHARR – Herlinda “Linda” Elizondo, 86, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in Pharr. Born in Robstown, Mrs. Elizondo lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in San Juan. Linda attended PSJA High School where she graduated in 1948 and was a member of the “Mighty Bear Band”. After attending Edinburg Community...

Dec 21, 2016

Dec 20, 2016

EDINBURG – Francisca Garcia 80, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016, in Monterrey, Mexico. She was born in Mexico and lived in Edinburg most of her life. Mrs. Garcia is preceded in death by her son, Ramiro Hernandez; a daughter, Delfina Hernandez. Francisca is survived by her husband, Panfilo Garcia of Edinburg; six children, Fernando (Juanita) Hernandez of Mexico; Hilda (Felipe)...

Dec 19, 2016

REYNALDO GARCIA EDINBURG – Reynaldo Garcia, 69, died Monday, December 19, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Garcia proudly served the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Celestina Garcia; three brothers, Emilio Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Manuel Garcia, Jr.; and a sister, Alicia Ramirez. Mr. Garcia is survived by...

Dec 18, 2016

BRIAN VELASQUEZ PHARR – Brian Velasquez, 13, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Son of Mario and Elizabeth Velasquez, he attended Escalante Middle School in Pharr as an 8th grader. He was a friend to all and a stranger to none. He not only used his brilliant mind to...

Dec 18, 2016

EDINBURG – Paula Flores, 84, died Sunday, December 18, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. She was born in Edinburg and lived in there all her life. Paula is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar E. Flores; parents, Jose and Maria Ledesma. Mrs. Flores is survived by her three children, Flor Estela Ramirez, Gloria Cantu, Oscar (Adriana) Flores ,...

Dec 18, 2016

SANJUANA CASTILLO ALAMO- SanJuana Castillo, 70, died Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Monterrey, MX, she lived in Alamo most of her life, and was a member of Las Guadalupanas, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elodio and Antonia Garza; and several brothers and sisters....

Dec 17, 2016

JUAN A. RIOS EDINBURG – Juan A. Rios 94, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Dr. Coss, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lived in Edinburg most of his life. Juan is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Cristina Rios; his parents, Jose Maria Rios and Tomasa Alaniz; 12 siblings. Mr. Rios is...

Dec 17, 2016

EDUARDO YANEZ DONNA – Eduardo Yanez, 66, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Rancho El Saliseno M., Matamoros, Mexico, he lived in Donna for 15 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Berta Yanez; three brothers, Everardo Yanez, Emilio Yanez and Ernesto Yanez; two sisters, Elvia Yanez and Elvira Yanez....

Dec 12, 2016

FATHER TOMAS MATEOS SAN JUAN - Fr. Tomás, after faithfully serving God for 71 years as an ordained Roman Catholic priest, died on December 12, 2016 at the Diocesan Priest’s Retirement Home. He was 96 years old. He was born October 31, 1920 to Samuel Mateos and Adela Sanchez in Sepulcro-Hilario (Salamanca), Spain. Fr. was ordained for service to the...

Dec 12, 2016

JOSE CASTANEDA EDINBURG – Jose Castaneda, 72, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Castaneda had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a great husband, father and a wonderful grandfather. Mr. Castaneda was a Mission firefighter and proudly served the United States Navy. Mr. Castaneda is survived by his wife,...

Dec 10, 2016

PORFIRIA L. GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Porfiria L. Gonzalez, 87, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born in Brady, Texas, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by three children, Ruben (Leticia) Gonzalez, Mary Lisa Gonzalez, both of Edinburg, Irene Gonzalez of Odessa; four grandchildren; one...