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Erasmo "Fast Eddie" Avila

Erasmo "Fast Eddie" Avila

Jun 12, 2015

ERASMO “FAST EDDIE” AVILA SAN JUAN – Erasmo Avila, 68, entered eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially, family barbecues. He is preceded in...

Andrea A. Landeros

Andrea A. Landeros

Jun 12, 2015

ANDREA A. LANDEROS SAN JUAN — Andrea A. Landeros, 65, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Torreon, Coahuila, and formerly of Pharr, she had lived in San Juan for 25 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her...

Dolores S. Fuentes

Dolores S. Fuentes

Jun 11, 2015

DOLORES S. FUENTES PHARR- Dolores S. Fuentes, age 97, passed away peacefully early Friday morning on June 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jose Fuentes. Left to cherish her memory is her cousin, Maria O. Gonzalez. Dolores was a kind and gentle lady who took pleasure in being with family and friends. She...

Vicente Reyna

Vicente Reyna

Jun 7, 2015

VICENTE REYNA ALAMO- Vicente Reyna, 81, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” –John 11:25 Vicente leaves a legacy that will live forever within his family....

Guadalupe V. "Lupita" Mendoza

Guadalupe V. "Lupita" Mendoza

Jun 7, 2015

GUADALUPE V. “LUPITA” MENDOZA EDINBURG – Guadalupe V. “Lupita” Mendoza, 86, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Mendoza had lived there all of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and sister. Mrs. Mendoza loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally, she will be greatly missed by all her family....

Israel Cantu Cantu

Israel Cantu Cantu

Jun 7, 2015

ISRAEL CANTU CANTU PHARR – Israel Cantu Cantu, 85, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Lifecare South Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Oralia Garza. Mr. Cantu is survived by two sons, Israel Cantu and Rogelio (Jennifer) Cantu, both of Pasco, Washington; one daughter, Anna Garza Cantu of Pharr; eight grandchildren; and four siblings. Visitation...

Elena Sanchez

Elena Sanchez

Jun 6, 2015

ELENA SANCHEZ SAN JUAN – Elena Sanchez, 81, died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliborio Sanchez, Sr.; two daughters, Martha and Edna Sanchez; six siblings; and a grandson, Rolando Mireles. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her ten children, Yolanda (Fidencio) Salinas, Rosa Maria (Anselmo) Trevino, Josefa Ramos,...

Eulalia C. "Lala" Pecina

Eulalia C. "Lala" Pecina

Jun 4, 2015

EULALIA “LALA” C. PECINA SAN JUAN – Eulalia “Lala” C. Pecina, 83, went to be with the lord on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was born in San Manuel, Texas on February 12, 1932 to Presiliano Cano and Josefina F. Flores Cano. Mrs. Pecina adored her 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was loved and respected by many people in...

Elizabeth Elizondo

Elizabeth Elizondo

Jun 4, 2015

ELIZABETH ELIZONDO McALLEN — Elizabeth Elizondo, 64, died Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Amara Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents, Armando and Mary Elizondo; and a son Ruben Briones. Ms. Elizondo is survived by her two daughters, Alicia Almazan, Rosie Cisneros; four siblings, Oscar, Mickey, Betty, and Armando Elizondo, Jr.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and...

Maria R. Salinas

Maria R. Salinas

Jun 3, 2015

MARIA R. SALINAS “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” – Revelations 2:10 ALAMO — Maria R Salinas,79, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Maria passed peacefully at her home in Alamo surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Salinas made Alamo her home for over 50 years. Mrs. Salinas...

Everardo "Vere" Gomez Sr.

Everardo "Vere" Gomez Sr.

Jun 3, 2015

EVERARDO “VERE” GOMEZ, SR. On June 3, 2015, our beloved Father Everardo “Vere” Gomez, Sr. 84 yrs old, residing in Edinburg originally from Mission went to be with the Lord. By his side was his loving wife of 61 years Sylvia and his family. Son of Francisco and Maria Gomez, born on February 21, 1931 in Mission, Texas. He was...

Andres Guzman

Andres Guzman

Jun 2, 2015

ANDRES GUZMAN EDINBURG – Andres Guzman, 53, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Guzman had lived there all of his life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. He graduated from EHS in 1980. Mr. Guzman worked for the State Juvenile system for 12 years and was also a...

Rosabel Ramirez

Rosabel Ramirez

Jun 1, 2015

ROSABEL RAMIREZ McALLEN — Rosabel Ramirez, 76, died Monday, June 1, 2015 in Tennessee. Mrs. Ramirez is preceded in death by her sons, Jose Hernandez and Salomon Hernandez; her parents, Eluterio and Inez Ramirez. Rosabel is survived by her children, Yolanda (Miguel) Gonzalez of McAllen, Gloria Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, both of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Daniel Moya

Daniel Moya

May 31, 2015

DANIEL MOYA MCALLEN – Daniel Moya, 51, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Brownfield, Texas, he had lived in McAllen since 1997 and previously of Lopezville. Mr. Moya had retired from PSJA ISD after 25 years of service. He was a proud member of the American Legion Riders Post 101 and a...

Maria Luisa Cerda

Maria Luisa Cerda

May 29, 2015

MARIA LUISA CERDA EDINBURG – Maria Luisa Cerda, 63, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Ms. Cerda had lived there all of her life and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Ms. Cerda is proceeded in death by her father, former Pct. 4 Constable Rumaldo Cerda Jr. and is...

Noe A. Garcia

Noe A. Garcia

May 29, 2015

NOE A. GARCIA SAN JUAN – Noe A. Garcia, 72, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Pharr, he resided in San Juan and was a veteran of the US Army. He was a wonderful devoted husband, father and grandfather whose laughter will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Cristina Esteviz

Cristina Esteviz

May 27, 2015

CRISTINA ESTEVIZ PHARR – Cristina Esteviz, 88, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Alamo, she had lived in Hidalgo most of her life. Cristina Esteviz was a strong, courageous woman devoted to her family’s well-being. Ms. Esteviz served Hidalgo ISD for 25 years as a school custodian and attended Rio Grande Adult Day Care for...

Korbin Lane Jaime

Korbin Lane Jaime

May 25, 2015

KORBIN LANE JAIME McALLEN — Korbin Lane Jaime, infant, died Monday, May 25, 2015, at Women’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. “We were going to have a baby, but God gave us an Angel instead.” Korbin is survived by his parents, Jessica Anne Diskin and Kaleb Eli Jaime, both of McAllen; maternal grandmother, Beth Diskin, of Chatham, New York; maternal...

Olga Vargas Vela

Olga Vargas Vela

May 25, 2015

OLGA VARGAS VELA SAN JUAN/HELOTES, TX — Olga Vargas Vela, 79, died Monday, May 25, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by her family. Olga was born March 11, 1936 in Pharr, Texas, to Agapito and Manuela (Chapa) Vargas. In 1956 Olga graduated from PSJA High School in Pharr. She then moved to Austin, Texas where she worked as a...

Daniel Garza Jr.

Daniel Garza Jr.

May 21, 2015

DANIEL GARZA, JR. EDINBURG — Daniel Garza Jr., 48, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Edinburg for 22 years and was formerly of Pharr. Daniel’s passions were fishing and hunting. He loved to bbq and enjoyed watching wrestling on Monday and Thursday evenings. He is preceded in death by...

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