Obituaries

Oct 1, 2016

ALVILDA I. ALCALA Pharr - Alvilda I. Alcala, 95, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 1, 2016, in San Juan, Texas, after a nine year battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She was born December 22, 1920 in San Benito, TX to Juan Alcala and Guadalupe Longoria Alcala. A lifelong Valley resident, Alvilda graduated from Harlingen High School in...

Sep 30, 2016

Sep 25, 2016

CLEMENCIA G. PENA EDINBURG - Clemencia G. Pena, 84, died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in La Casita, TX, Mrs. Pena had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Clemencia was the most kind-hearted person and loving soul. She always spent her time taking care of others before herself. The most giving person you could...

Sep 24, 2016

JONATHAN EDWARD YBARRA EDINBURG – Jonathan Edward Ybarra, 20, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Florentino Ybarra, Jr.; and his maternal grandparents, Hijiño and Francisca Perez. Jonathan is survived by two children, Jordan Jerick Ybarra, Janae Emery Ybarra; the mother of his children, Clarissa Vargas; his parents,...

Sep 24, 2016

JUSTA R. MORENO EDINBURG/ SAN CARLOS - Justa R. Moreno, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Merced Riojas, a son, Mateo Moreno, Jr., two sisters Alicia R. Mauricio, Maria Gloria and a brother, Juan Riojas. She is survived by Mateo Moreno, her children, Irma (Mark) Murray, Jesus...

Sep 23, 2016

LYDIA V. RODRIGUEZ SAN CARLOS - Lydia V. Rodriguez, 97, entered eternal rest to be with our Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, she had lived in San Carlos all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Lydia's pride and joy was spending...

Sep 21, 2016

MIGUEL L. AGUILAR EDINBURG – Miguel L. Aguilar, 97, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Aguagorda, Zacatecas, MX, Mr. Aguilar had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Magdalena Aguilar; a daughter, Maria Del Carmen Aguilar; and various grandchildren. Mr. Aguilar is survived by four...

Sep 21, 2016

ELMA G. LONGORIA EDINBURG - Elma G. Longoria, 66, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. Elma born to Jose and Margarita Longoria on December 18, 1949. She was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Edinburg High School, class of 1968....

Sep 20, 2016

CELINA NELL FLORES EDINBURG - Celina Nell Flores, 32, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, Celina had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She attended Edinburg High School where she graduated in 2002. Celina was a Red and Blue Sergeanette, was involved in Fellow Christian Athletes and also played the saxophone. In 2012,...

Sep 18, 2016

RAQUEL H. BAROCIO DONNA – Raquel H. Barocio, 69, died Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born in Donna and live there most of her life. Raquel is preceded in death by her parents, Victor Hooks and Belen Muñoz Hooks; two sisters, Anita Hooks Prado, Lily Ansiso; four brothers, Benito Hooks, Felipe Hooks, Federico...

Sep 17, 2016

LUCIANO PERALTA, SR. EDINBURG – Luciano Peralta, Sr., 85, died Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Progreso, TX, Mr. Peralta had lived in San Manuel most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel Peralta and Amada Peralta. Mr. Peralta is survived by his wife, Carmen Peralta; two sons,...

Sep 16, 2016

JESUS “JESSE” MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Jesus “Jesse” Martinez, 49, died Friday, September 16, 2016, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Jesse loved barbequing while watching his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. He is preceded...

Sep 16, 2016

BEATRIZ M. VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Beatriz M. Villarreal, 83, died Friday, September 16, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Manuel, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Mrs. Villarreal enjoyed traveling, sewing and swimming. Beatriz was truly a loving person to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and she will be dearly missed. She is...

Sep 16, 2016

ARTURO ESCAMILLA MARTINEZ ALAMO - Arturo Escamilla Martinez, 67, died Friday, September 16, 2016, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Los Ramones, N.L., MX, Arturo had lived in Alamo most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio Escamilla and Maria...

Sep 14, 2016

Sep 12, 2016

ESEQUIEL GRANADO EDINBURG – Esequiel Granado, 89, died Monday, September 12, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Baytown, TX, Mr. Granado had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a proud WWII veteran. Mr. Granado was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an extreme Houston Astros fan. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the...

Sep 11, 2016

MCALLEN – Bertha Gomez, 83, died Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Briarcliff Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Bertha lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Estela and Mariano Garza. Bertha is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ciro Gomez; four sons, Arturo (Gloria) Gomez, Fernando (Cindy) Gomez...

Sep 10, 2016

ADOLFO S. ALVARADO SAN JUAN – Adolfo S. Alvarado, 76, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Detroit, MI, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He was an All State clarinet player by the age of thirteen. Mr. Alvarado graduated in 1975 from TSTI College in Harlingen, TX, where he...

Sep 10, 2016

PEDRO GARCIA EDINBURG – Pedro Garcia 82, died Saturday, September 10, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in San Marcos, TX, and lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his first wife, Socorro Garcia; parents, Jose Garcia and Juanita Palacios; and three brothers. Pedro is survived by his wife, Oralia...

Sep 10, 2016

RAMONA PATTERSON EDINBURG – Ramona Patterson, 84, died Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Patterson; her parents, Otilia and Leandro Galaviz; two sisters, Sofia Galaviz and Elodia Galaviz. Mrs. Patterson is survived by four children, Armando (Joycelyn F. Mozon) Villa of McAllen, Walter (Priscilla) Patterson,...