Obituaries

May 6, 2016

Francisco Molina, 90, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Wiemar, Texas he had lived in Pharr most of his life. Francisco was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was employed by Texas Department of Transportation for 30 years until his retirement in 1980 He is preceded...

May 2, 2016

Alicia Barrientes Molina, 47, passed away on May 2, 2016. Born and raised in San Juan to Jesus and Guadalupe M. Barrientes. Alicia graduated from PSJA High School and from South Texas College. She later moved to Littlefield when she met the love of her life and soon after was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a mother....

Apr 24, 2016

AUREA CUELLAR MEDINA SAN JUAN- Aurea Cuellar, 66, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan, Texas most of her life. Aurea dedicated her life to her beloved husband and seven children. Hearing music would bring joy to her, especially when her husband Mr....

Apr 24, 2016

ANTONIA “TONI” R. PECINA EDINBURG – Antonia “Toni” R. Pecina, 67, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Pecina had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by a great-granddaughter; her parents, Jose and Maria Ramon; two brothers; and a sister. Mrs. Pecina is survived by four children, Jose...

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....