Obituaries

Jun 22, 2016

ABDON SANCHEZ SAN JUAN – Abdon Sanchez, 76, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was a life-long musician – music was his passion which he passed on his son and grandson. He battled cancer for 20 years and fought courageously till the end. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of...

Jun 22, 2016

Jun 19, 2016

NOE GUZMAN LARRALDE EDINBURG – Noe Guzman Larralde, 70, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Rio Grande City, Mr. Larralde lived most of his life in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma Linda Perez Larralde; his parents, Marina and Crispin Larralde; two brothers, Alfredo Garcia and Manuel Morado; and two...

Jun 19, 2016

AMADOR "BLACKIE" PECINA EDINBURG- Amador "Blackie" Pecina, 74, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Amador was an amazing father and grandfather. Blackie was a man who always put his family first and he was always willing to help out others in need. He was best known as the face of the Echo Hotel, where he...

Jun 18, 2016

MARIA DEL CARMEN CAPISTRAN BARRERA EDINBURG – Maria Del Carmen Capistran Barrera, 91, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, June 18, 2016. Born and raised in Mission she was a proud 1944 graduate of Mission High School. Mrs. Barrera was a natural athlete and excelled playing softball into her 50’s. She was a devoted catholic and was a member...

Jun 18, 2016

BEN J. RISKO SAN JUAN – Mr. Ben J. Risko, 96 passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2016, at McAllen Nursing Home in McAllen. Mr. Risko was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived in San Juan the last 14 years. Mr. Risko is preceded in death by his parents, Adreas and Francis Risko. Ben is survived by his loving wife...

Jun 16, 2016

PHARR- Mrs. Olga Sanchez De Salinas, 68, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Salinas was born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived in Pharr since 1978. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who devoted her life to her grandkids. She spent most of her free...

Jun 16, 2016

REFUGIO T. CASTILLO Refugio T. Castillo of Pharr passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the age of 90. He was better known as “Cuco” to all his friends and “coach” to all the kids he coached for so many years. He was a loving husband and father. He was born on July 4, 1925 in Cameron, Texas in...

Jun 15, 2016

AMELIA LUERA JONES PHARR – Amelia Luera Jones, 83, died, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born in Cuero, Texas and lived in Pharr all of her life. Amelia is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jones; her parents, Toribio and Eloisa Luera; and six siblings. Mrs. Jones is survived by four children, Martimiano...

Jun 10, 2016

GILBERTO PERALEZ EDINBURG – Gilberto Peralez, 90, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Peralez had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Natividad Peralez. Mr. Peralez is survived by 13 children, Elodia (Jorge) Espinoza, Aurora (+Ramiro) Mora, both of Edinburg, Oralia (Pablo) Gonzalez of Alamo,...

Jun 9, 2016

JOSE CRUZ GARZA SAN JUAN – Jose Cruz Garza, 7, died, Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Howell, Utah. Jose was born in McAllen, Texas and attended Clover Elementary School. He is preceded in death by an uncle, Ron Ramirez; maternal great-grandparents, Gilberto and Irma Ramirez. He is survived by his parents, Isabel Ramirez of San Juan and Jose Angel Garza...

Jun 6, 2016

MARTIN NICKOLAS LUNA EDINBURG/IOWA CITY- Martin Nickolas Luna, 17, passed away surrounded by his family's love Monday, June 6, 2016, in the comfort of his home. Martin Luna was born on July 22, 1998, in McAllen, Texas. He attended school in Edinburg, Texas until moving to Storm Lake, Iowa; moreover, there he was able to play football for his 8th...

Jun 5, 2016

Sgt. Vicente Ortiz Edinburg - Sgt. Vicente Ortiz, 68, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Mr. Ortiz is preceded in death by two sons, Juan Jesus and Jay Jay Ortiz; parents, Jose Angel and Inocencia Ortiz; his beloved grandmother, Felipa Tagle Serna; and five siblings. Sgt. Ortiz was proud...

Jun 5, 2016

MARTA SALINAS RODRGUEZ EDINBURG – Marta Salinas Rodriguez, 79, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born to the late Francisco Salinas and Julia Salinas in Edinburg, Texas, on May 20, 1937. Marta married Fidelio Rodriguez in 1955 and made their home in Edinburg. She became a widowed at the age...

Jun 5, 2016

MARTA SALINAS RODRGUEZ EDINBURG – Marta Salinas Rodriguez, 79, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born to the late Francisco Salinas and Julia Salinas in Edinburg, Texas, on May 20, 1937. Marta married Fidelio Rodriguez in 1955 and made their home in Edinburg. She became a widow at the age...

Jun 5, 2016

GERTRUDE KOTZUR LYSSY EDINBURG - Gertrude Kotzur Lyssy passed away on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born on August 31, 1925, in the Polish farming community of Kosciusko, Texas to Nick and Adela Kotzur. Her parents were direct descendants of the Polish immigrants who came in 1854 with Father Leopold Moczygemba and settled Panna...

Jun 4, 2016

LORETO “LARRY” DE LEON, JR. PHARR – Loreto “Larry” De Leon, Jr., 69, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, he lived there most of his life. He graduated from P.S.J.A., and served in the Vietnam War and was discharged in 1969. Loreto moved to Aurora, Illinois where he worked at General Mills in...

Jun 3, 2016

ALAMO – Gerard “Jerry” Seidel, 70, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 3, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in New York, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Anna Seidel. Mr. Seidel is survived by his wife Wanda Seidel of Alamo; a daughter, Monica Seidel...

Jun 2, 2016

ADELAIDO ESCANAME, SR. Adelaido Escaname, Sr., 89, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cornelia and Jose Reyes Escaname; a son, Reymundo Escaname; two brothers, Higinio and Pedro Escaname. Mr. Escaname is survived by his wife Maria Guadalupe Escaname of Pharr; 11 children, Ruben (Dora) Escaname of Pharr, Adelaido (Mary)...

Jun 1, 2016

RENE RIVERA ALAMO – Rene Rivera, 44, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Rivera; paternal grandfather, Roberto Rivera; maternal grandparents, Emma and Santos M. Ramirez. Mr. Rivera is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Rivera of Corpus; mother, Rosie...