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Mina Delgado

Mina Delgado

Sep 8, 2016

PHARR - Mina Delgado, 84, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Peñitas, she had lived in Pharr since 1967 and was formerly of Alamo. She is preceded in death by three children, Juan Angel Delgado, Maria O. Rodriguez, Jesus Delgado; her parents, Severo Vargas and Adelaida Alvarado; two sisters, Candida Ramirez, Rosa Escobedo; and...

Dominga "Minga" Soto

Dominga "Minga" Soto

Sep 8, 2016

DOMINGA “MINGA” SOTO ALAMO – Dominga “Minga” Soto, 69, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Donna, she had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esteban Soto; her parents, Margarito and Lydia Ramirez; an aunt, Juanita...

Maria Nora Velasquez

Maria Nora Velasquez

Sep 5, 2016

SAN JUAN – Maria Nora Velasquez, 68, died Monday, September 5, 2016, in Houston. Born in Mission, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio G. Velasquez; her parents, Marcos and Juanita Mercado; two sisters, Sylvia Serna and Maria Eugenia Perez. Mrs. Velasquez is survived by six children, Marcela...

Lionel Alva, Jr.

Lionel Alva, Jr.

Sep 3, 2016

LIONEL ALVA, JR. McALLEN - Lionel Alva Jr., 57, died Saturday, September 3, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born and raised in McAllen, Leo fulfilled his lifelong passion of airplanes by becoming an Aviation Mechanic. His motto was “Keep ‘em flying.” He is preceded in death by his mother, Dora P. Alva; a sister, Ana Laura Alva; and his grandparents,...

Angelita Colon

Angelita Colon

Sep 2, 2016

ANGELITA COLON EDINBURG – Angelita Colon, 87, died Friday, September 2, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Colon had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Cristobal Colon; and a daughter, Maria Del Carmen Vasquez. Mrs. Colon is survived by her husband, Juan F. Colon of Edinburg; five sons,...

Carlota Rodriguez

Carlota Rodriguez

Sep 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Carlota Rodriguez, 89, died September 2, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Seguin, Texas, Carlota lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amancio and Octaviana Gaitan; two sons, Francisco Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez; three daughters, Maria Eloisa Rodriguez, Maria Irene Rodriguez, Maria Elva Rodriguez Carlota is survived by her...

Teresa E. Rodriguez

Teresa E. Rodriguez

Aug 30, 2016

PHARR – Teresa Rodriguez, 81, died August 30, 2016, at her home in Pharr. Born in Torrean, Coah., Mexico, Teresa lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Rodriguez; her parents, Mariano and Elvira Ezquerra; two siblings, Patrocinio Avila, Ana Maria Fernandez. Teresa is survived by her children, Maria S. (Baldemar Salazar)...

Maria Alicia Contreras Farias

Maria Alicia Contreras Farias

Aug 29, 2016

MARIA ALICIA CONTRERAS FARIAS SAN JUAN – Maria Alicia Contreras Farias, 82, died Monday, August 29, 2016, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. She was born in Alamo, Texas and lived in San Juan most of her life. Maria is survived by her husband, Enrique Farias; two daughters, Mariza (Joel) Garcia, Elsa (Marco) Ayala, all of San Juan; five grandchildren, Joel...

Guadalupe Flores

Guadalupe Flores

Aug 28, 2016

GUADALUPE FLORES EDINBURG - Guadalupe Flores, 71, died Monday, August 29, 2016, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Flores had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Ascension Flores; two brothers, Oscar Flores and Greg Flores; and a sister, Manuela Garza. Guadalupe is survived by his wife,...

Anna R. Cantu

Anna R. Cantu

Aug 28, 2016

ANNA R. CANTU EDINBURG – Anna R. Cantu, 51 died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Anna had lived there all of her life. She received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Pan American University in 1987. Anna had a soft spot for animals. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family...

Pedro Sauceda

Pedro Sauceda

Aug 26, 2016

Pedro V. Sauceda, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26th, 2016, at Aurora House in Weslaco, TX. He was born on September 2nd, 1930 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It was there that he met his wife, Isadora. Together they moved to Texas in 1952 and then to Wenatchee, Washington State in 1958 where they raised their family....

Juana Garza

Juana Garza

Aug 25, 2016

JUANA V. GARZA DONNA-Juana V. Garza, 89, falleció el jueves, 25 de agosto del año 2016 en su hogar en Donna. Ella es precedida en muerte por su esposo, Florentino Garza; nueve hijos; dos hijastros. La Sra. Garza le sobreviven siete hijos, Maria Hermelinda Ozuna, Juan De Dios Ozuna, Ramon Ozuna, Hemeregildo Ozuna, Florinda Delgado, Gumercindo Garza, Jose F. Garza;...

Norma Alicia Smith

Norma Alicia Smith

Aug 24, 2016

NORMA ALICIA SMITH SAN JUAN – Norma Alicia Smith, 58, died, Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Hidalgo and lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Perry Lee Smith; parents, Leonardo D. and Ninfa M. Paz; two brothers, Armando Paz and Jose Angel Paz. Norma...

Amalio Rios Serna

Amalio Rios Serna

Aug 22, 2016

AMALIO RIOS SERNA EDINBURG - Amalio Rios Serna, 58, died Monday, August 22, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Amalio Rios Alanis; and a brother, Andres Rios. Amalio is survived by his wife, Diamantina Rios; two sons, Victor (Lily) Rios and Amalio Rios, III; a daughter, Asusena Rios; a grandson, Victor Rios,...

Joaquina Solis

Joaquina Solis

Aug 20, 2016

JOAQUINA V. SOLIS ALAMO - Joaquina V. Solis, 96, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Donna, she had lived in Alamo all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guillermo Solis; two children, Francisco and Maria Solis. Joaquina is survived by ten...

Hector M. Reyna

Hector M. Reyna

Aug 20, 2016

HECTOR M. REYNA McALLEN – Hector M. Reyna, 88, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his residence in McAllen. He began his career in the floor covering business in 1947 and opened his own business, McAllen Carpet & Flooring in 1980. He later pursued a career as a stained glass artist at McAllen Stained Glass, where he created beautiful panels...

Martha Ellen Puente

Martha Ellen Puente

Aug 20, 2016

MARTHA ELLEN PUENTE EDINBURG – Martha Ellen Puente, 75, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. She was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lupe Puente; and a son, Thomas Puente. Martha is survived by seven children, Alma (Rick) Hernandez, Maria G. (Adan) Davila,...

Jose Raul Gutierrez

Jose Raul Gutierrez

Aug 20, 2016

JOSE RAUL GUTIERREZ SAN MANUEL - Jose Raul Gutierrez, 60, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Mr. Gutierrez was born in Edinburg and had lived in San Manuel all of his life. Jose worked at Choriza de San Manuel for many years. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Guadalupe Gutierrez, Sr....

Pablo Jacobo "Jake" Morin

Pablo Jacobo "Jake" Morin

Aug 19, 2016

PABLO JACOBO "JAKE" MORIN EDINBURG – Pablo Jacobo "Jake" Morin, 25, passed away, Friday, August 19, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Harlingen, Jake lived in Edinburg most of his life. He joined the military forces and as a proud marine served a tour in Afghanistan. He is preceded in death by his, paternal grandparents, Pablo Morin, Sr....

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