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Obituaries
Tomas Mendoza
Feb 14, 2015
ALAMO — Tomas Mendoza, 91, died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his son, Miguel Mendoza; a brother, Ernesto Mendoza; and his parents, Teresa and Victorio Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza is survived by his wife, Margarita Reyna; three children, Magdalena and Marta Mendoza both of Alamo, Francisco (Leticia) Mendoza of Mission; four...
Guadalupe Deanda Sandoval
Feb 13, 2015
GUADALUPE DEANDA SANDOVAL ALAMO — Lupita died on Friday, February 13, 2015, of natural causes. She was born in Alfred, Texas on May 7, 1921 Lupita grew up in Banquete, Texas and spent most of her adult life in Alamo. She was known as hermana to all her friends at San Pablo Methodist Church where she was a devoted member....
Cristobal R. Olivarez
Feb 12, 2015
CRISTOBAL R. OLIVAREZ EDINBURG — Cristobal R. Olivarez, 38, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Lake Charles, LA. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Olivarez had lived there all of his life. He graduated from Edinburg North High School in 1994 where he played football and baseball. Mr. Olivarez was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a truck driver for many...
Rosa Chapa
Feb 12, 2015
ROSA RUIZ CHAPA PHARR — Rosa Ruiz Chapa, 65, died Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Leonardo Chapa, Sr.; a son, Antonio Chapa and her parents, Carlos Ruiz and San Juanita Zamora. Mrs. Chapa is survived by her seven children, Ricardo (Marina) Chapa of San Antonio,...
Miguel A. Pena
Feb 11, 2015
MIGUEL A. PENA MCALLEN – Miguel A. Pena, 58, died, Wednesday February 11, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Medical Center in McAllen. Miguel was a loving husband, proud father, a good brother, and a best friend. His sense of humor and outlook on life will be missed by all of his family and many friends. With his passing a little...
Alicia Kirkhart
Feb 11, 2015
ALICIA KIRKHART ALAMO – Alicia Kirkhart, 73, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at her residence in Alamo. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and retired from Airport Elementary in Weslaco. Alicia is survived by her husband, Donald Kirkhart; a daughter, Hilda (Ronald) Rodriguez; two grandsons, Ronnie and Joseph; her siblings, Regino Hernandez, Guadalupe Hernandez, Adela Lopez and Avelina...
Jose Encarnacion Coca
Feb 8, 2015
SAN JUAN- Jose E. Coca, 73, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Canuto and Socorro Coca. Jose enjoyed the country life, reading history books, giving advice about life, hard work, socializing with people of all ages, and most of all his family. Mr. Coca is survived by...
Maria Amelia Rutledge
Feb 8, 2015
MARIA AMELIA RUTLEDGE EDINBURG - Maria Amelia Rutledge, 82, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Rutledge had lived in Edinburg since 1952 and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Rutledge; and six siblings, Felix, Joe, Albert Garcia, Otila Buendel, Josephine...
Reynaldo Gonzalez
Feb 7, 2015
REYNALDO GONZALEZ EDINBURG — Reynaldo Gonzalez, 47, died Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Dimmit County Memorial Hospital in Carrizo Springs, TX. Born in McAllen, Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Victor Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Aida Gonzalez; two daughters, Felissa Gonzalez, Gabriela Villarreal; his...
Dorothy M. Sylvain (Hilliker)
Feb 5, 2015
DOROTHY M. SYLVAIN (NEE HILLIKER) ALAMO – Dorothy M. Sylvain (nee Hilliker), 87, entered into eternal rest to be with our Lord Thursday, February 5, 2015, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Sylvain had lived in Alamo for the past 17 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Valmor Sylvain; her parents,...
Yolanda Alvarez Pena
Feb 4, 2015
YOLANDA ALVAREZ PENA EDINBURG — Yolanda Alvarez Pena, 66, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pena was born in Edinburg where she lived most of her life, and was formerly of Delmita, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Pena, Jr.; a step-son, Ovidio Pena; her parents, Rafael and Anita Alvarez; and...
Frances Aileen Zavala
Feb 4, 2015
FRANCES AILEEN ZAVALA DONNA – Frances Aileen Zavala, 73, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homero Martinez and Frances Aileen Scott; and a brother, William Scott. Mrs. Zavala is survived by her husband, Lorenzo Felix Zavala; two daughters, Celina Zavala Garza and Belinda Aileen Ruiz; a son, Lorenzo Felix (Martha) Zavala; a grandson,...
Martin De La Cruz Medina
Feb 2, 2015
MARTIN DE LA CRUZ MEDINA PALMVIEW — Martin De La Cruz Medina, 35, went to be with our Lord Monday, February 2, 2015, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in Columbia City, Indiana, Mr. Medina lived in Palmview most of his life. He is survived by his parents, Jose and Frances Medina; three siblings, Diana (Juan) Martinez, Jose J. (Laura)...
Manuela Chavez
Jan 30, 2015
MANUELA TREVINO DE CHAVEZ EDINBURG - Manuela Treviño De Chávez, 87, falleció el viernes, 30 de enero del 2015. Le precedió en muerte su esposo, Eutimio Chávez. A la Sra. Chávez le sobreviven su hijo, Gerardo Chávez, de Diboll, TX; una hija, Juanita Gonzalez Chávez, de Edinburg; ocho nietos; y veinte bisnietos. Un rosario se llevo a cabo el viernes,...
Margarita C. Mora
Jan 29, 2015
MARGARITA C. MORA EDINBURG - Margarita C. Mora, 81, died Thursday, January 29, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mission, Mrs. Mora had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irineo Jose Mora; two children, Maria and Irineo Jose Mora, Jr.; her parents, Jose and Maria Cruz; three brothers, Genaro, Jose,...
Celia Avila
Jan 29, 2015
CELIA AVILA EDINBURG – Celia Avila, 54, was called home Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Avila is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Inez Salinas and Maria Garza; in-laws, Fidel and Irene Avila; and a sister-in-law, Iris Avila. She is survived by her husband...
Donald S. White
Jan 28, 2015
DONALD S. WHITE EDINBURG – Donald S. White, quietly passed at his home in Edinburg surrounded by family. He saw the light, followed the path and went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. A courageous and kind soul, Don was as genuine as he was generous. A genuine cowboy, Don did the right thing even when...
Lydia Leal
Jan 27, 2015
LYDIA LEAL EDINBURG - Lydia Leal, 61, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Leal was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Eliza Leal; three brothers, Benjamin, Guadalupe, and Roy Leal. Lydia is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Leal...
Felipe Meza
Jan 26, 2015
FELIPE MEZA Felipe Meza, 60, died Monday, January 26, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Meza had lived in Alamo since 1993 and was formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a Pastor at Iglesia Restauracion en Jesus in Alamo. He is preceded in death by a brother, Jose T. Meza. Mr. Meza is survived by his wife,...
Consuelo C. Peña
Jan 25, 2015
CONSUELO C. PEÑA EDINBURG – Consuelo C. Peña, 87, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Peña had lived in Chicago and Edinburg where she raised her family. She was an active member of the Guadalupanas at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg, as well as a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe...
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