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Jose Cantu

Jose Cantu

Apr 29, 2015

JOSE CANTU PHARR - Jose Cantu, 61, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Born in San Juan, he had lived there most of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Dolores Cantu; and a sister, Maria Guadalupe Cantu. Jose is survived...

Rosie Hernandez

Rosie Hernandez

Apr 29, 2015

ROSIE HERNANDEZ EDINBURG - Rosie Hernandez, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, Rosie was raised in La Villa, TX. She later moved to Edinburg where she worked at the Motor Vehicle Department for Hidalgo County. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jesusa S. Hernandez. Rosie is survived...

Francisco Diaz

Francisco Diaz

Apr 28, 2015

FRANCISCO DIAZ SAN JUAN – Francisco Diaz, 59, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Francisco enjoyed his weekends having family gatherings. He was very positive regardless of the circumstances, his positive energy and...

Salome Medina

Salome Medina

Apr 28, 2015

SALOME MEDINA EDINBURG - Salome Medina, 61, was taken away from us too soon on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born to Candelario and Adelaida Medina of Edinburg, Mr. Medina had lived there his entire life. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos and a veteran of the...

Mary R. Bridges Lopez

Mary R. Bridges Lopez

Apr 26, 2015

MARY R. BRIDGES LOPEZ EDINBURG — Mary R. Bridges Lopez, 73, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Paxvilla Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mona Bridges. Mary is survived by her husband, Hildebrando "Brando" Lopez of San Isidro, four children, Donna Rebecca "Becky" Lopez of Edinburg, Hildebrando "Brandy" Lopez, Jr....

Jesus "Chuco" Arredondo

Jesus "Chuco" Arredondo

Apr 25, 2015

JESUS ARREDONDO ALAMO- Jesus Arredondo, 64, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Jesus was born in Plainview, TX and lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a caring father who loved to BBQ with his family. Mr. Arredondo spent most of his life on the road, traveling the country as a truck...

Rafael Pardo

Rafael Pardo

Apr 25, 2015

RAFAEL PARDO SAN JUAN - Rafael Pardo, 67, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Rafael is preceded in death by his parents, David Pardo and Eloisa Longoria. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Pardo, of San Juan; three sons, Rafael (Gaudencia) Pardo Jr., of McAllen, Roberto Pardo, of Houston, Rolando Pardo, of Austin;...

Soledad Teran

Soledad Teran

Apr 24, 2015

SOLEDAD TERAN PHARR — Soledad Teran, 54, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Reynosa, she had lived in Pharr since 1967 and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Soledad was formerly employed as a teacher’s aide at P-SJ-A North High School for 13 years. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Diana Alicia Aleman

Diana Alicia Aleman

Apr 23, 2015

DIANA ALICIA ALEMAN December 13, 1975 to April 23, 2015 PHARR- Diana Alicia Aleman, 39, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Diana is remembered by her family for her beauty and charisma. She was considered the joker of the family, the one to bring a smile to everyone. She was a very...

Cynthia "Cristy" Cantu

Cynthia "Cristy" Cantu

Apr 23, 2015

CYNTHIA “CRISTY” CANTU EDINBURG – Cynthia “Cristy” Cantu, 43, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Cynthia was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was employed at Evins Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Cristy was very family oriented; she enjoyed hosting BBQ’s at...

Juan M. Ramos

Juan M. Ramos

Apr 23, 2015

JUAN M. RAMOS EDINBURG- Juan M. Ramos, 61, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ramos had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Godeleva Elvia Ramos of Edinburg; two children, Josephine Ramos Chavez of Edinburg and Eduardo (Chris) Ramos of Edcouch-Elsa; six grandchildren, Danny, Cristina, Elyssa,...

Rosa Salinas

Rosa Salinas

Apr 22, 2015

ROSA SALINAS EDINBURG – Rosa Salinas, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a strong, courageous, humble woman who was left widowed at a young age and was left to raise her children on her own. Her devotion to God...

Manuela Trevino Alanis

Manuela Trevino Alanis

Apr 22, 2015

MANUELA TREVIÑO ALANIS March 25, 1913 – April 22, 2015 SAN JUAN - Manuela Treviño Alanís “Tia Mela” entered into eternal rest at the age of 102 of natural causes on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in San Juan, Texas. We are reminded that “life is eternal and love is immortal, while death is only a horizon,...

Elva Avendaño

Elva Avendaño

Apr 21, 2015

ELVA AVENDANO ELGIN, IL — Elva Avendano, 66, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Alexian Brothers Hospice, after battling a short illness. She was born on December 28, 1948 in Pharr, Texas, the daughter of Elias and Petra Lechuga. Elva was raised by her grandparents, Juanita and Jose DeLeon. Elva was a devoted wife, and...

Guadalupe Z. "Lupe" Badillo

Guadalupe Z. "Lupe" Badillo

Apr 20, 2015

GUADALUPE Z. "LUPE" BADILLO EDINBURG — Guadalupe Z. "Lupe" Badillo, 85, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Badillo was born in Yorktown, TX and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Lupe loved the outdoors and spending time with his grandkids. He is...

Bertha S. Rodriguez

Bertha S. Rodriguez

Apr 20, 2015

BERTHA S. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Bertha S. Rodriguez, 73, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. Bertha was a loving and caring person who loved to gamble and fish. Her family was very important to her. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Eduvijes Salinas

Eduvijes Salinas

Apr 18, 2015

EDUVIJES “VICO” SALINAS MONTE ALTO/EDINBURG - Eduvijes "Vico" Salinas, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born in La Lajilla, MX, to Jose Salinas and Maria Vasquez de Salinas. He is preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings. Vico is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sara Pena Salinas, 2...

Alberto "Beto" Ibarra

Alberto "Beto" Ibarra

Apr 18, 2015

ALBERTO “BETO” IBARRA EDINBURG — Alberto “Beto” Ibarra, 82, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Beto loved to play baseball, golf and watch the Dallas Cowboys. He played baseball in high school for the Edinburg Bobcats, Pan America College Broncs, and in the Army. Alberto was a long time educator and administrator with Edinburg...

Rogelio Cano Dr.

Rogelio Cano Dr.

Apr 17, 2015

DR. ROGELIO CANO EDINBURG - Dr. Rogelio Cano, 58, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, TX, Dr. Cano had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He enjoyed playing golf and barbecuing for his family while watching the Dallas Cowboys. Rogelio is survived by his...

Daniel Marez

Daniel Marez

Apr 17, 2015

DANIEL MAREZ EDINBURG - Daniel Marez, 58, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Marez had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was employed by E.C.I.S.D for 16 years as an electrician. Daniel loved dancing Tejano music, spending time with his grandchildren and often reminisced about his younger days dancing at the civic center with...

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