Obituaries

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...

Dec 7, 2016

RICARDO C. GARZA PHARR – Ricardo C. Garza, 60, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Raul Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife of 37 years, San Juanita Garza of Pharr; two children, Ricardo (Diana) Garza, Jr. of Covington, Kentucky, Raul (Ruby Lopez) Garza...

Dec 7, 2016

Howard Harold Royder, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Royder had lived there all of his life. Howard was also a US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace Royder and Leona Sustr. Mr. Royder is survived by four daughters, Edna Mendez of Round Rock, Stephanie...

Dec 4, 2016

MARIA E. MENDEZ PROGRESO, TX – Maria E. Mendez, 66, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, in Odessa, TX. Born in Progreso, TX, Ms. Mendez had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Guadalupe Mendez. Ms. Mendez is survived by a son, Michael Mendez of Edinburg; two grandsons, Michael Mendez and Dillon...

Dec 4, 2016

EDINBURG - Sylvia Ch. Gomez, our beloved mother, 85 yrs old, residing in Edinburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2016, to join her loving husband of 61 years. By her side were her children and family. Sylvia, daughter of Manuel and Estela Chaveznava was born on Oct. 21st, 1931 in Monterey, N.L., Mexico. She was...

Dec 3, 2016

Dec 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Hewlett Francis de Freitas, 88, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Helena Victoria Brown de Freitas; his parents, Oliver Francis (Dalton) and Rachel (Ada) Lambert de Freitas. Hewlett is survived by five children, Zellis Irisdeane deFreitas Adjibi, Winston Elloy Davidson de Freitas, Harold Anderson de Freitas,...

Dec 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Hewlett Francis de Freitas, 88, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Helena Victoria Brown de Freitas; his parents, Oliver Francis (Dalton) and Rachel (Ada) Lambert de Freitas. Hewlett is survived by five children, Zellis Irisdeane deFreitas Adjibi, Winston Elloy Davidson de Freitas, Harold Anderson de Freitas,...

Dec 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Hewlett Francis de Freitas, 88, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Helena Victoria Brown de Freitas; his parents, Oliver Francis (Dalton) and Rachel (Ada) Lambert de Freitas. Hewlett is survived by five children, Zellis Irisdeane deFreitas Adjibi, Winston Elloy Davidson de Freitas, Harold Anderson de Freitas,...

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Nov 26, 2016

ANGELITA N. REYES ALAMO – Angelita N. Reyes, 85, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Reyes had lived there all of her life and was a member of Iglesia Gethsemani. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Reyes Sr.; a grandson, Jacob Lee Reyes; and her parents, Isaias and Antonia...

Nov 26, 2016

RAUL DELFINO CABRERA ALAMO – Raul Delfino Cabrera, 69, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Edinburg. Born in Mexico City, Mr. Cabrera lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a brave man and, after becoming ill he fought until the end. Mr. Cabrera was a very positive man who would always have a warm smile on his face...

Nov 26, 2016

RENE OLIVAREZ ALAMO – Rene Olivarez, 70, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Olivarez served as an usher at Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine in San Juan. He is preceded in death by a son, Rene “Randy” Olivarez...

Nov 23, 2016

Florestela Ciccarello Pharr– Florestela Ciccarello, 83, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in China, N.L., MX, Florestela lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ciccarello; her parents, Mauricio and Dolores Chapa. Mrs. Ciccarello is survived by a son, Mauricio Ciccarello of Pharr; five siblings, Benito (Mari)...

Nov 22, 2016

MANUEL ENRIQUEZ, JR. EDINBURG – Manuel Enriquez, Jr., 104, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Karnes City, Mr. Enriquez had lived in Edinburg Most of his life. He is preceded in death by three children, Guadalupe Enriquez, Gilbert Enriquez, Ruben Enriquez; his parents, Manuel Enriquez, Sr. and Filomena Enriquez; and five siblings,...

Nov 21, 2016

HARGILL – Eduardo “Pompi” Davila, 55, died Monday, November 21, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Hargill, Eduardo had lived there all of his life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Eduardo had a passion for roosters, lifted trucks and he considered the ranch to be his life. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter,...

Nov 21, 2016

Elias Munoz, 77, died Tues., November 22, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in Escobares, TX, Mr. Munoz had lived in San Juan all of his life, and was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church. He was employed by PSJA ISD Food Service Dept. for 20 years. Elias was a veteran of the US Marine...

Nov 20, 2016

LIDIA A. TORRES EDINBURG – Lidia A. Torres, 71, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Josefina Arellano; a sister, Trinidad Longoria; and a brother, Porfirio Arellano. Lidia is survived by four children, Juan (Christina) Torres of McClure, OH, Eloy Torres, Martha (Guadalupe) Sepulveda, Elva Torres, all...