Obituaries
Lino Briones
Sep 9, 2015
LINO BRIONES September 23, 1913 – September 09, 2015 EDINBURG - Lino Briones, 101, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, September 09, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he had lived in Edinburg all of his life. A most humble kind, hardworking, caring person who loved to be outside, steadily keeping busy...
Francisco De Anda
Sep 9, 2015
FRANCISCO DE ANDA SAN JUAN – Our beloved father, grandfather and cowboy, Francisco De Anda, 99, took his final ride into the sunset on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at San Juan Nursing Home. He was born on July 7, 1916 in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Filiberto De Anda and Maria Guadalupe Chavez De Anda. Mr. De Anda was a...
Carmen Colegio Reyna
Sep 8, 2015
CARMEN COLEGIO REYNA PHARR – Carmen Colegio Reyna, 91, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Mercedes, she had lived in Pharr for 65 years and was formerly of McAllen. She was also a member of Iglesia Metodista Los Wesleyanos in San Juan. Carmen was a lifelong housewife and mother. She was a firm believer...
Maria De La Luz Moreno
Sep 7, 2015
MARIA DE LA LUZ MORENO SAN JUAN — Maria De La Luz Moreno, 47, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. “During my time here with my family, I spent caring as being cared for, it comes this time that I leave to continue my journey into a new life. Let it be known, I am...
Jose Erasmo Gonzalez
Sep 7, 2015
JOSE ERASMO GONZALEZ SAN JUAN – Jose Erasmo Gonzalez, 63, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Gonzalez was a veteran of the United States Army and was...
Juana Luna
Sep 5, 2015
JUANA LUNA EDINBURG – Juana Luna, 73, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in Edinburg Born in Mexico, Mrs. Luna had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adolfo Luna. Mrs. Luna is survived by three sons, Miguel (Guadalupe) Vargas, Javier (Sandra) Vargas, Arturo (Lourdes) Vargas, all of...
Andrea C. Davila
Sep 5, 2015
ANDREA C. DAVILA EDINBURG – Andrea C. Davila, 92, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Pharr, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Davila Sr.; and her parents, Guadalupe and Nellie Cantu. Mrs. Davila is survived by five children, Carolina A. (†Diego) Ayala,...
Ricardo Ruiz
Sep 4, 2015
RICARDO RUIZ SAN JUAN - Ricardo Ruiz, 71, died Friday, September 4, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Escobar Ruiz; a brother, Jose David Ruiz; and his parents, Domingo Ruiz and Guadalupe Casas Ruiz. Mr. Ruiz is survived by eight children, Fernando Ruiz, Norma Linda (Juan Manuel) Enriquez, Cynthia...
Isidro "Sid" Flores Jr.
Sep 3, 2015
PHARR - Isidro “Sid” Flores Jr., 26, died Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, he lived in Pharr all of his life and was a student at South Texas College. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Santos and Elvira Villegas. Sid is survived by his parents, Esmeralda Villegas and...
Martina L. "Marty" Guerra
Sep 2, 2015
MARTINA “MARTY” L. GUERRA EDINBURG - Martina “Marty” L. Guerra of Edinburg, Texas, 44 entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Marty was born on August 17, 1971 in Weslaco, Texas to Roberto R. (deceased) and Carmen Sierra. Marty is preceded in death by her father, Roberto R. Sierra and a...
Matilde Ramirez
Aug 29, 2015
MATILDE RAMIREZ PENITAS — Matilde Ramirez, 85, went home to be with our Lord Saturday, August 29, 2015, at 11:20 p.m., in Edinburg. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Matilde had lived in Penitas most of her life. Matilde was a strong Christian woman who was loved by family and friends. Matilde loved to garden, make corn tortillas and her empanadas...
Jesus "Chito" Garcia
Aug 26, 2015
JESUS "CHITO" GARCIA EDINBURG - Jesus "Chito" Garcia, 91, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Jesus Garcia was born on Christmas Day in Montemorelos, Mexico. To help his parents support his nine younger siblings, he moved to the states, working in various jobs in cities such as New Orleans, St. Louis, New York City, and Chicago....
Isabella Alanis
Aug 25, 2015
ISABELLA ALANIS SAN JUAN – Isabella Alanis, infant, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. Our precious Chavelita you will always be loved and remembered. We love you! She is preceded in death by her brother, Martin Alanis. Isabella is survived by her parents, Jorge Alanis and Elizabeth Leal; a brother, Jorge Alanis, Jr, all of San Juan;...
Gerardo "Jerry" Salaiz
Aug 25, 2015
GERARDO “JERRY” SALAIZ EDINBURG – Gerardo “Jerry” Salaiz, 60, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg he had lived there all of his life. He was a family man who loved music and playing golf. Jerry was very passionate about education and was employed as an educator and administrator with Edinburg CISD, Valley View...
Ignacia "Nachita" Salazar
Aug 24, 2015
IGNACIA "NACHITA" SALAZAR PHARR- Ignacia "Nachita" Salazar, 95, went with the Lord in heaven on Monday, August 24, 2015, at Paxvilla Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. Ignacia was born in Falfurrias, TX, and lived in Pharr most of her life. She was born to Timoteo and Juanita De La Paz and lived a wonderful full life. She enjoyed sewing,...
Melissa Yvonne Cruz
Aug 23, 2015
MELISSA YVONNE CRUZ EDINBURG – Melissa Yvonne Cruz, 34, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Melissa was a family oriented woman and a caring friend to many. Mrs. Cruz was passionate about helping others. She loved the beach and fishing. In her free time, Melissa designed unique jewelry. She will be greatly missed...
Ignacia "Lydia" Marquez
Aug 23, 2015
IGNACIA “LYDIA” MARQUEZ EDINBURG – Ignacia “Lydia” Marquez, 91, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Queretaro, Mexico, Mrs. Marquez had lived in Puerto Rico Ranch in Linn, TX most of her life. Lydia loved nature and living out in the country. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Marquez will be dearly...
Bartolo Medrano
Aug 21, 2015
BARTOLO MEDRANO EDINBURG — Bartolo Medrano, 84, died Friday, August 21, 2015, at Grand Terrace Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in Michigan, Mr. Medrano had lived in Edinburg for the past 30 years and was formerly of Hereford, TX. Bartolo is preceded in death by his wife, Barbarita Medrano; a son, Vence Olivarez; and his parents, Fidencio and Guadalupe Medrano....
Gerardo Cepeda Sr.
Aug 21, 2015
GERARDO CEPEDA SR. SAN JUAN — Gerardo Cepeda, Sr., 61, died Friday, August 21, 2015, at Nix Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Alamo, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Mr. Cepeda retired from the U.S. Navy and was a very proud veteran who served on the USS Ranger from 1975-1976. Jerry was a loving and...
Osiel Garcia Garcia
Aug 21, 2015
OSIEL GARCIA GARCIA PHARR- Osiel Garcia Garcia, 72, died Friday, August 21, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in Pharr for ten years and was formerly of Umatilla, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Manuela Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by ten children, Hugo...