Obituaries

Apr 23, 2016

Apr 22, 2016

CHRISTINA LUERA PHARR – Christina Luera, 86, died Friday, April 22, 2016, at her residence in Pharr.Born in Pharr she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anastacio Luera, Sr.; a son, Anastacio Luera, Jr.; her parents, Encarnacion and Paz Zamarripa; a granddaughter, Christy Cortez; three sisters, Victoria Zamarripa, Felicita Rocha, Tomasa...

Apr 21, 2016

MAX KENDALL POLLOCK HARGILL - Max Kendall Pollock passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the age of 83. Max was born in Harlingen, Texas on June 4, 1932 to Jack Beall Pollock and Pansy Ruth Nattinger. Max’s most cherished memories from his younger days were the times he spent with his grandparents, Walter and Lena Holt, on the...

Apr 19, 2016

ROOSEVELT ROY VALDEZ EDINBURG- Roosevelt Roy Valdez, 40, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Roy was born in Holdenville, OK and had lived in Edinburg since August of 1979. He was a devoted son, brother, husband and loving father to three children. During his short lifetime, Roy touched many lives. In 1994 he...

Apr 18, 2016

FRANK MILLER, JR. EDINBURG – Frank Miller, JR., 67, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mission, Mr. Miller lived in McAllen most of his life, and retired to live in Edinburg. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War. After he was honorably discharged from the...

Apr 18, 2016

Apr 15, 2016

IRMA GARZA CRUZ PHARR – Irma Garza Cruz 81, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at her residence in Tomball. Born in Pharr, Texas, Irma had lived in Houston most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Cruz, Sr.; a son, Jose R. Cruz; three brothers, Lupe Garza, Chuy Garza, Reynaldo Garza; two sisters, Florinda Gonzalez...

Apr 14, 2016

SHIRLEY MARTIN BAIR EDINBURG - Shirley Martin Bari, 80, passed away on April 14, 2016. She was born July 7, 1935 to James Boyd and Margaret Martin, and the oldest of six siblings. Shirley lived in Edinburg all of her life where she graduated from high school, married her high school sweet heart, and raised her family of four children....

Apr 14, 2016

DOMINGA "MINGA" VALDEZ EDINBURG - Dominga "Minga" Valdez, 81, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Edinburg. Mrs. Valdez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, George G. Valdez; her parents, Francisco and Otila Garza; four siblings, Joe Garza, Aurelia Reyna, Alicia Garza, Francisco Garza Jr. Dominga is...

Apr 14, 2016

GILBERT TREVIÑO EDINBURG – Gilbert Treviño, 59,made his transition to his eternal home with the Lord on April 14, 2016. Love and adoration surrounded him as his family and friends were by his side. Gilbert had deep Edinburg roots. He was born and raised there, married his high school sweetheart, and together raised a beautiful family with their daughter. Gilbert...

Apr 13, 2016

Mrs. Manuela “Mela” Flores 71 years old entered heaven’s gates on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Born on August 9, 1944 to Rodolfo & Mercedes Rodriguez in Mexico. She was united in marriage to Juan Angel Flores on July 29, 1967. During her marriage to her loving husband of 48 years she had 3 children, Juan Angel “Johnny” Flores, Norma Torres,...

Apr 12, 2016

ANTONIO "TONY" ORENDAIN Pharr - Antonio Orendain, civil rights leader, co-founder and original long-time Secretary-Treasurer of the United Farm Workers Union (UFWU), and founder of the Texas Farm Workers Union (TFWU), died on April 12th at McAllen Heart Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. An undocumented immigrant from Mexico with a 6th grade education when he came to the...

Apr 12, 2016

ALBERTO T. GONZALEZ PHARR – Alberto T. Gonzalez, 91, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Pharr and had lived there all of his life. He worked for the Pharr Police Department where he drove the first police patrol car in Pharr. He then worked for Valley Fruit and helped set up plants...

Apr 11, 2016

DOMINGO SEPULVEDA JUAN – Domingo Sepulveda, 93, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at Las Palmas Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in Linares, NL, Mexico, Domingo had lived in San Juan for 2 years and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Sepulveda. Domingo is survived by seven children, Guadalupe (Abel) Garcia, Reyes (Belen) Sepulveda,...

Apr 11, 2016

VICTORIA CORONADO EDINBURG – Victoria Coronado, 91, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nabor Sr. and Victoria Coronado; five siblings, Aurora C. Armijo, Paula C. Garza, Vicente Coronado, Enedina C. Garcia and Ramon Coronado. Victoria is survived by two brothers, Nabor (+Carolina) Coronado, Jr. of Edinburg, Sabas (Inez...

Apr 11, 2016

PHARR- Jose “Tony” Vasquez, 63, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at LifeCare Hospitals of South Texas -North McAllen. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Pharr since 1967. Tony dedicated his life to his beloved wife Juanita. He was a Godfather to many children. His charisma and smile will live forever in the hearts of his family and friends....

Apr 11, 2016

NOE LOPEZ ALAMO—Noe Lopez 63, died April 11, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Noe was born in Hale Center, Texas. He lived in Alamo all his life and had worked for the City of Alamo from 1982 until his retirement in October 2015. Noe was a veteran of the United States Army who served his country with pride. He is...

Apr 7, 2016

PETRA G. GARZA ALAMO – Petra G. Garza, 84, died Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Bishop, Petra had lived in Alamo since 1996 and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her son, David Villarreal; a brother, Valentin Gaitan; two sisters,...

Apr 6, 2016

MARIA G. GUTIERREZ PHARR – Maria G. Gutierrez 78, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Maria was born in Pharr, Texas and had lived there most of her life Maria is survived by her three children, Baudel (Jeffra) Gutierrez, Jr. of Mercedes, Patricia (Hugo) Zuniga of San Juan, David Gutierrez of Pharr; six grandchildren, Benjamin (Sarina)...

Apr 5, 2016

EDINBURG / SAN ANTONIO – Rosa R. Hernandez, 79, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at her residence in San Antonio. Born in Runge, TX, Rosa had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a current resident of San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nieves and Eulogia Rodriguez; two sons, Noe Hernandez and Joel Hernandez;...