Obituaries
Maria Garza
Nov 12, 2015
MARIA P. GARZA SAN JUAN — Maria P. Garza, 88, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luz and Santos Perez. Mrs. Garza is survived by her five sons, Erasmo (Mirta) Garza, Efrain (Lupita) Garza, Armando (Sahara) Garza, Eloy (Nelda) Garza, all of Mission, Nazario (Elizabeth) Garza of San...
Jose Maria Rodriguez
Nov 7, 2015
JOSE MARIA "CHUY" RODRIGUEZ PHARR — Jose Maria "Chuy" Rodriguez, 90, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 7, 2015, at Grand Terrace in McAllen. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Edinburg and lived in Pharr most of his life. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a loving father and devoted husband.He is preceded in death...
Maria Dalia Garcia
Nov 6, 2015
MARIA DALIA GARCIA MCALLEN — Maria Dalia Garcia, 74, entered eternal rest Friday, November 6, 2015, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Dalia is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Victoria Rivera; two brothers, Frank Rivera, and Hector Rivera. Born on June 29, 1941 in Mission, TX, Dalia had lived in McAllen most of her life. Dalia was a...
Anastacio "Tito" Luera Jr.
Nov 4, 2015
ANASTACIO “TITO” LUERA, JR. SAN JUAN — Anastacio “Tito” Luera, Jr., 58, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McAllen, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Luera is preceded in death by his father, Anastacio Luera, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Christina Luera of Pharr; two brothers, Ramiro (Norma)...
Louise Newcombe
Nov 2, 2015
LOUISE STEWART NEWCOMBE PHARR – Louise Stewart Newcombe, 81, died Monday, November 2, 2015, after a long battle with colon cancer. Louise was born in Liberty, Texas and graduated as Salutatorian of her high school class in Hull-Daisetta, at the age of 15. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at the age of 19 from the University of Houston....
Rogelio H. Martinez
Oct 31, 2015
ROGELIO H. MARTINEZ SAN JUAN — Rogelio H. Martinez, 78, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Mr. Martinez lived in San Juan most of his life and in Chicago from 1960 – 1972. He is preceded in death by a son, Rogelio Martinez Jr.; his parents, Daniel and Maria Martinez. Rogelio is survived by...
Jorge A. Martinez Dr.
Oct 30, 2015
DR. JORGE A. MARTINEZ MCALLEN – Dr. Jorge A. Martinez, 70, died Friday, October 30, 2015, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Mexico, Dr. Martinez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Dr. Martinez enjoyed dancing ballet with a passion. He dedicated 20 years to Deborah Case Dance Academy. He...
Alma G. Lopez
Oct 30, 2015
ALMA G. LOPEZ SAN JUAN – Alma G. López, 81, died Friday, October 30, 2015, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adolfo A. López; her...
Ramon "Ray" Villarreal Jr.
Oct 25, 2015
Ramon “Ray” Villarreal, Jr. EDINBURG - Ramon Villarreal, Jr. joined his Lord on the Lord’s Day Sunday, October 25, 2015. Ray was a graduate of Pan American University with a degree in Accounting. A successful entrepreneur, he joined his brother-in-law, Mike Castillo in forming Mike’s Loading Service. In addition, he was an Insurance and Financial Services agent for Farmers Insurance...
Stella A. Garza
Oct 25, 2015
EDINBURG — Stella A. Garza, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Stella was born on April 23, 1924 in Edinburg, TX to Estella Schunior Alamia and Joe V. Alamia. She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Adalberto (Sonny); and a granddaughter, Kelly Garza. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Alejandro "Alex" Guajardo
Oct 24, 2015
ALEJANDRO “ALEX” GUAJARDO SAN JUAN – Alejandro “Alex” Guajardo, 49, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. He was born in Muleshoe, TX and had lived in San Juan all of his life. Alex loved his dogs, enjoyed listening to music and serving his church RCIA, CCD. His passion was helping special needs students at...
Josefina "Fina" Rojas
Oct 24, 2015
JOSEFINA "FINA" ROJAS RICHMOND/EDINBURG — Josefina "Fina" Rojas, 55, went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, October 24, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Josefina was born in San Juan and had lived in Richmond, TX most of her life. She returned to Edinburg to live her final days. Fina devoted her life to her husband and five children...
Abrana "Abby" Palomo
Oct 23, 2015
ABRANA “ABBY” PALOMO EDINBURG — Abrana “Abby” Palomo, 91, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 23, 2015, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Abby was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her...
Gonzalo Luna
Oct 22, 2015
GONZALO "CHALO" LUNA EDINBURG - Gonzalo "Chalo" Luna, 78, died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Luna was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Gonzalo was a 20 year retired ECISD Security Officer, and had also worked for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department. His love for his family, devotion to his...
Israel N. Garza
Oct 18, 2015
ISRAEL N. GARZA EDINBURG – Israel N. Garza, 83, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in El Capote Ranch, Mr. Garza had lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Aminta Medina Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by a son, Israel Garza, Jr. of Mission; two...
Juan Jose "J.J." Vela Jr.
Oct 15, 2015
JUAN JOSE “J.J.” VELA, JR. EDINBURG – Juan Jose “J.J.” Vela Jr., 42, died Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Vela had lived there all of his life. He was very close to his family and loved to spend quality time with them. Mr. Vela had a passion for music and...
Celia Rivera
Oct 12, 2015
CELIA RIVERA PHARR — Celia Rivera, 79, died Monday, October 12, 2015, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Pascuaro, Michoacan, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fortunato Rivera; a son, Fortunato Rivera Jr.; and her parents, Erasto and Felipa Rodriguez. Celia is survived by nine children, Alicia Sahagun,...
Amancio R. Romo
Oct 10, 2015
AMANCIO R. ROMO EDINBURG — Amancio R. Romo, 68, died Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Nursing Home in McAllen. Amancio was a Vietnam Veteran. He served in the Army from 1966 - 1968 stationed in Huey, Vietnam. Mr. Romo worked at International Paper Company as a Supervisor for 34 years until he retired to spend time...
Liz Arlene Ramirez
Oct 8, 2015
LIZ ARLENE RAMIREZ ALAMO- Liz Arlene Ramirez, 46, went home to be with our Lord, Thursday, October 8, 2015, at her residence in Alamo. "Our beloved daughter, sister, auntie, niece, and friend, Liz Arlene Ramirez, was called upon the Lord at the age of 46. With a heart of gold and loved by all, she will be dearly missed. She...