Obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

ALICIA M. MENDOZA EDINBURG - Alicia M. Mendoza, 79, died Friday, August 19, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Mendoza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her two grandsons, Sebastian Silva and Jesse E. Chavez; her parents, Dionicia and Antonio Martinez; and seven...

Aug 17, 2016

MOISES MOLINA EDINBURG – Moises Molina, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born at Rancho San Alfonso, on February 17, 1927, Mr. Molina lived and worked north of Edinburg all of his life. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII, where he trained as a sharpshooter. Mr. Molina worked...

Aug 17, 2016

SAMUEL H. ESQUIVEL ALAMO – Samuel H. Esquivel, 23, died August 17, 2016, in San Antonio. Born in Weslaco and lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Aaron Esquivel; maternal grandfather, Erasmo Guajardo; paternal grandfather, Joe Esquivel. Samuel is survived by his mother, Melissa Esquivel; brother, Aaron Esquivel, Jr., both of Alamo;...

Aug 17, 2016

ALAMO – Juan Gutierrez, 83, died August 17. 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in La Laja, Mexico, he had lived in Alamo for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Apolonia Gonzalez and Juan Gutierrez; step-father, Ignacio Gonzalez; brother, Amadeo Gutierrez; step-sister, Lupita Asoca. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his loving...

Aug 16, 2016

JOSE ANGEL PEREZ Edinburg – Jose Angel Perez, 44, died August 16, 2016, in Edinburg. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marcelina Mena. Jose is survived by his wife, Esmeralda Faudoa De Perez; three children, Dayana Perez, Yesenia Perez, Jose Angel Perez; his father,...

Aug 16, 2016

ALEJANDRA ORNELAS ALAMO – Alejandra Ornelas, 25, died, Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in Alamo. She is survived by three children, David Alexander Pena, Christopher Ramon Pena, Sofia Alessandra Pena; her husband, David Pena all of San Juan; her mother, Maria Christina (Facundo Salinas) Rico of Mission; her father, Oscar (Martha) Ornelas, Sr., of Pharr; four siblings, Oscar Ornelas, Jr. of...

Aug 15, 2016

Edwin Gilbert Ernest, age 86, passed away in Pharr, Tx. on August 15, 2016. Ed was born in Pensacola, FL. On June 23, 1930 to Cecilia and Paul Ernest. Ed joined the Navy and during his 25 years of service, he received many medals and commendations. During his career he served on the board of Navy Carriers and at several...

Aug 13, 2016

JOSE A. MONTALVO ALAMO - Jose A. Montalvo, 86, died, Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edingburg. He lived in Alamo most of his life. Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Gonzalo and Guadalupe Vera Montalvo. He is survived by five children, Rolando Montalvo, Jose Angel Montalvo, Gonzalo Montalvo, Oscar Montalvo, and Linda Ceja; eight siblings,...

Aug 10, 2016

OLGA MINERVA RUIZ EDINBURG – Olga Minerva Ruiz, 75, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Olga had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Isabel Ruiz; and seven siblings, Ofelia Garza, Josefina Cantu, Juan Ruiz, Ricardo Ruiz, Genaro Ruiz, Tomasa Ruiz and Rene Ruiz....

Aug 9, 2016

Aug 8, 2016

FELIPE DE JESUS HERRERA EDINBURG - Felipe De Jesus Herrera, 76, of Edinburg, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg to Joseph Herrera and Nicolasa Mercado. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Herrera and Nicolasa Medrano; and three siblings, Bibiano Herrera, Rosario Herrera, Ana Estimbo. Felipe is...

Aug 7, 2016

MOISES DE LA GARZA Pharr – Moises De La Garza, 63, died, Sunday August 7, 2016, at his residence in Pharr. Born in McAllen, TX, he had lived in Pharr for the past 15 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Roberto De La Garza, Sr, and his mother-in-law, Eluteria Duran of Pharr. Moises is survived by his...

Aug 3, 2016

PHARR – Reyes R. Vela died on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Born on April 13, 1939 in Pharr, Texas he resided in Pharr for 73 years of his life with brief periods of time in Los Fresnos and Edinburg, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Porfiria Vela, and sisters...

Aug 3, 2016

Daniel Casanova, 66, joined our Father’s kingdom in heaven Wednesday, August 3, 2016. We lost a soul that can never be replaced. He is preceded in death by his parents, David B. and Otila V. Gonzalez; and a sister, Linda Gonzalez. Daniel is survived by his devoted wife Frances Casanova; his two daughters, Aisia Casanova, Autumn Casanova (Christopher Steven) Ross;...

Aug 2, 2016

JULIA N. ARANDA SAN JUAN – Julia N. Aranda, 91, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reyes Aranda; three sons, Rodolfo Aranda, Rey Aranda, Oscar Aranda. Julia is survived by five daughters, Maria Camarillo, Alicia Alvarez, Hortencia Aranda, Carolina Valdez, Elizabeth Garcia; 30 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren; and...

Aug 2, 2016

RUBEN FRANCO CAMPOS PHARR – Ruben Franco Campos, 83, died Tuesday August 2, 2016, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Natalia Campos; a son, Ruben Campos, Jr.; two siblings, Alfredo Campos and Estella Saenz. Mr. Campos is survived by his wife, Amelia Campos; six children, Alicia...

Aug 2, 2016

SAN JUAN – Josefina G. Escobedo, 85, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at her residence in San Juan. Josefina was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. She was an active parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan where she was a member of the Legion of Mary. Ms. Escobedo enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2016

RODOLFO VILLARREAL PHARR – Rodolfo Villarreal, 78, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Severa Villarreal; and a sister, Senaida Lopez. Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife, Hilda Villarreal; a daughter, Nydia (Roman) Valenciano; a sister, Martha Villarreal; and a nephew, Manuel Lopez. Visitation will be held...

Jul 31, 2016

Jul 31, 2016

MARIA CHAVEZ DE SAENZ SAN JUAN - Maria “Tila” Chavez de Saenz, 69, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Eleazar Chavez and Ramiro Garza; and two sisters, Florinda Garza and Maria Ercilia Chavez. Mrs. Saenz...