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Belia De La Rosa

Belia De La Rosa

Jul 9, 2015

BELIA DE LA ROSA SAN JUAN - Belia De La Rosa, 89, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan for most of her life. Belia is preceded in death by her son, Juan De La Rosa; parents, Cleotilde Rios and Guadalupe Palacios; three sisters,...

Eva B. Sandoval

Eva B. Sandoval

Jul 9, 2015

EVA B. SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Eva B. Sandoval, 86, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Fronton, Texas, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cesar Sandoval; four children, Lidia Lopez, Argumedo Sandoval, Erasmo Sandoval, Benjamin Sandoval; and a granddaughter, Yannette...

Everardo Ochoa

Everardo Ochoa

Jul 6, 2015

EVERARDO OCHOA EDINBURG – Everardo Ochoa, 65, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ochoa had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Hector Eduardo Ochoa; and his parents, Eduardo Ochoa and Laurentina Valdez. Mr. Ochoa is survived by his wife, Isabel Ochoa; three...

Berta Lozano

Berta Lozano

Jul 5, 2015

BERTA LOZANO ALAMO — Berta Lozano, 77, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Ms. Lozano enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and the company of her family and friends. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, which she loved celebrating with her family. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Cameron. Berta is survived by four children, Baltazar...

San Juana Gonzalez

San Juana Gonzalez

Jul 4, 2015

SAN JUANA GONZALEZ SAN JUAN — San Juana Gonzalez, 75, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister went to be with the lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. San Juana was born on March 8, 1940 in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon. My father and she moved their small family to the United States and...

Jose "Joe" Gonzalez

Jose "Joe" Gonzalez

Jun 30, 2015

JOSE “JOE” GONZALEZ Edinburg - JOSE “JOE” GONZALEZ, 41, joined our gracious lord on June 30, 2015, at the Comfort House in McAllen. Joe’s final days were spent surrounded by his many family and friends all of which he touched throughout his short, yet very remarkable life. Joe had a passion for hunting, fishing, and watching the Houston Astros play....

Librada "Lee" Serna

Librada "Lee" Serna

Jun 28, 2015

LIBRADA “LEE” SERNA PHARR – Librada “Lee” Serna, 82, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Pax Villa Hospice in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Serna had lived in Pharr for 12 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Higinio and Lilia Vasquez; and...

Esperanza "Hope" Vasquez

Esperanza "Hope" Vasquez

Jun 27, 2015

ESPERANZA “HOPE” VASQUEZ EDINBURG – Esperanza “Hope” Vasquez, 43, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Esperanza had lived in Edinburg since 1980 and was a member of Life Ministries Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Gilberto Trevino. Esperanza is survived by her husband, Jose Angel Vasquez; four children, Natalie Nicole, Gustavo Abel,...

Gilbert Fonseca

Gilbert Fonseca

Jun 25, 2015

GILBERT FONSECA PHARR/FREMONT, OHIO - Gilbert Fonseca, 72, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born and raised in Pharr, Gilbert lived in Fremont from 1987 to 2014, where he was employed by the Sandusky County Sheriff's Department as a correctional officer. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia Jean Fonseca; his parents, Bernardo and Enedina...

Denise Delgado

Denise Delgado

Jun 21, 2015

DENISE DELGADO CORPUS CHRISTI/ALAMO – Denise Delgado, 28, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at her residence in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Alamo all of her life. Denise was a wrestler in high school, therefore always encouraged her children to be in sports. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; and paternal grandmother....

Calixto "Chone" Hernandez

Calixto "Chone" Hernandez

Jun 20, 2015

CALIXTO “CHORE” HERNANDEZ EDINBURG — Calixto “Chore” Hernandez, 64, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. Mr. Calixto was born in Veracruz, MX, and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Calixto came to the United States when he was 14, and started working different jobs until he was settled. He learned the...

Alfredo "Bear" Herrera

Alfredo "Bear" Herrera

Jun 19, 2015

ALFREDO “BEAR” HERRERA SAN JUAN — Alfredo “Bear” Herrera, 59, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Lubbock, TX, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Herrera was employed as a welder for GE Aviation for 29 years; he was very humble, caring individual who loved his job, family...

Dora M. Gonzalez

Dora M. Gonzalez

Jun 19, 2015

DORA M. GONZALEZ PHARR — Dora M. Gonzalez, 80, went home to our Lord, Friday, June 19, 2015 Dora was a loving and caring mother who dedicated her life to her husband and family. She loved flowers, especially roses. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Gonzalez is preceded in death by her sons, Jesus Gonzalez Jr. and David Gonzalez; her...

Elodia Abad

Elodia Abad

Jun 18, 2015

ELODIA ABAD SAN JUAN — Elodia Abad, 70, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in Rio Hondo, she had lived most of her life in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Concepcion Cruz; two sisters, Minerva and Graciela. Elodia is survived by her husband, Fidel Abad of San Juan;...

Mary M. Ramirez

Mary M. Ramirez

Jun 17, 2015

MARY M. RAMIREZ EDINBURG –Mary M. Ramirez, 74, went with the Lord peacefully on June 17, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. She was born in Edinburg and lived there all her life. Her greatest love was children, and she spent most of her life as an elementary school teacher with Pharr, San Juan, Alamo ISD. She is preceded...

Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez

Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez

Jun 16, 2015

JOSE EDELMIRO GUTIERREZ SAN JUAN - Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his residence in San Juan surrounded by his family. Born in Kingsville, TX to Telesforo and Hortencia Gutierrez, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Jose was an active member of The San Juan Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia. He...

Eloisa "Locha" Cazares

Eloisa "Locha" Cazares

Jun 16, 2015

ELOISA “LOCHA” CAZARES EDINBURG — Eloisa “Locha” Cazares, 80, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cazares was born in Matamoros, Mexico, and had lived in Edinburg since 1956. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Cazares Rodriguez; and a daughter, Adelaida Castilleja. Locha is survived by seven children, Pedro (Ana Isabel) Cazares, Rosaelia...

Kayla Faith Garcia

Kayla Faith Garcia

Jun 14, 2015

KAYLA FAITH GARCIA EDINBURG – Kayla Faith Garcia, 2, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, which she had touched in some small way throughout her short yet very memorable life. Kayla’s life would seem too short to many, but to those who...

Pedro "Pete" Beltran Jr.

Pedro "Pete" Beltran Jr.

Jun 13, 2015

PEDRO “PETE” BELTRAN, JR. EDINBURG – Pedro “Pete" Beltran, Jr., 55, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Holland Michigan, Mr. Beltran had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a proud United States Marine. He loved to BBQ and spend time with his family watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys....

Raquel Reyna Garces

Raquel Reyna Garces

Jun 12, 2015

RAQUEL REYNA GARCES EDINBURG – Raquel Reyna Garces, 66, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garces had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Garces was a loving mother and adored each and every one of her grandchildren. She was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Garces will be dearly missed....

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