Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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....

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...