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Douglas Eugene Johnson

Douglas Eugene Johnson

Jan 25, 2015

DOUGLAS EUGENE JOHNSON EDINBURG - Douglas Eugene Johnson, 68, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Johnson was born on October 9, 1946 to Odin and Olive (Kenner) Johnson in Devils Lake, ND. After graduating high school in 1964, Douglas attended North Dakota State School of Science and completed a degree in engineering in 1966. He...

Agustin Arteaga

Agustin Arteaga

Jan 22, 2015

AGUSTIN ARTEAGA EDINBURG - Agustin Arteaga, 82, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Arteaga had lived there all of his life. He was loved by all his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He is preceded in death by two sons, Alberto and Armando Arteaga; and his parents, Juan...

Corina A. Suarez

Corina A. Suarez

Jan 22, 2015

CORINA A. SUAREZ PHARR – Corina A. Suarez, 73, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Angelica Avila. Mrs. Suarez is survived by her husband, Alberto Suarez of Pharr; six children, Luis Alberto (Elvira) Suarez of Edinburg, Alfredo Suarez of Pharr, Esmeralda (Julian) Garza, Nellie (Carl)...

Roberto Medina

Roberto Medina

Jan 22, 2015

ROBERTO MEDINA EDINBURG – Roberto Medina, 43, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, he had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Christina O. Medina and Raul Medina, Sr. Mr. Medina is survived by his wife, Anja Medina; five children, Ashley, Roberto, Jr., Julian,...

Paula Salazar

Paula Salazar

Jan 21, 2015

PAULA SALAZAR ALAMO – Paula Salazar, 91, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Madero, TX, Mrs. Salazar had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cipriano Salazar; a son, Santos Salazar; a daughter, Irma Salazar; and her parents, Eugenio and Juanita Livas. Mrs. Salazar is survived by...

Sylvia Ann Perez

Sylvia Ann Perez

Jan 19, 2015

SYLVIA ANN PEREZ SAN JUAN - Sylvia Ann Perez, 49, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 19, 2015, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Ventura, California, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of Destiny Through Christ Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by a brother, Jaime Perez....

Felicitas "Fela" Salmeron

Felicitas "Fela" Salmeron

Jan 19, 2015

FELICITAS "FELA" SALMERON EDINBURG - Felicitas "Fela" Salmeron, 67, died Monday, January 19, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Mrs. Salmeron had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Armando Salmeron. Fela is survived by her husband, Juan Salmeron of Edinburg; three sons, Juan Manuel (Lilly) Salmeron of...

Mario Alejo Cantu Jr.

Mario Alejo Cantu Jr.

Jan 18, 2015

MARIO ALEJO CANTU, JR. SAN JUAN – Mario Alejo Cantu Jr., 44, died Sunday, January 18, 2015. You have been enlightened by Christ. Walk always as children of the light and keep the flame of faith alive in your hearts. When the Lord comes, may you go out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom. (Catholic...

Pastor Robert Mendez

Pastor Robert Mendez

Jan 17, 2015

Pastor Robert Mendez McAllen - Pastor Robert Mendez, age 77, went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 5:55 a.m. at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kingsville, Texas Pastor Robert Mendez resided there for 10 years, then moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1947. His profession...

Francisca "Kika" Garcia

Francisca "Kika" Garcia

Jan 17, 2015

MARIA FRANCISCA “KIKA” OBREGON GARCIA 4/2/32-1/17/2015 Francisca "Kika" Garcia journeyed home to the arms of Jesus on January 17, 2015 at the age of 82 in Edinburg, Texas. She leaves a legacy of love and selflessness having touched the lives of many through her great acts of service and kindness. Kika lived in Edinburg, TX the majority of her life....

Guadalupe V. Longoria

Guadalupe V. Longoria

Jan 17, 2015

GUADALUPE V. LONGORIA EDINBURG - Guadalupe "Lupita" Longoria entered eternal glory on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Arbor View Nursing Home in Edinburg, Texas. Lupita was born on December 12, 1921 in Mission, Texas to Arcadio and Cornelia Villarreal. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcelino Longoria; her son, Mingito Longoria; her brothers, Cruz, Luis and Ramon Villarreal;...

Gloria V. Martinez

Gloria V. Martinez

Jan 16, 2015

GLORIA V. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Gloria Martinez, 84, died Friday, January 16, 2015 in San Juan, TX. Born in Falfurrias, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was an active member of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church in Edinburg. Gloria was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking and baking. She is preceded in death by...

Maria Estela Almazan

Maria Estela Almazan

Jan 15, 2015

MARIA ESTELA ALMAZAN EDINBURG – Maria Estela Almazan, 69, died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Bayshore Medical Center in Houston, TX. Born in Mendez, Tamps. Mexico, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Hilaria Sauceda; two brothers, Jose and Ruben Sauceda; and a sister, Irma Perez. Mrs. Almazan...

Francisca "Panchita" Beltran

Francisca "Panchita" Beltran

Jan 15, 2015

FRANCISCA “PANCHITA” BELTRAN EDINBURG – Francisca Beltran, 82, died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gildardo Beltran; a daughter, Maribel Beltran; and eight siblings. Mrs. Beltran is survived by her sons, Ricardo R. (Frances...

Reynaldo Silva

Reynaldo Silva

Jan 14, 2015

REYNALDO SILVA PHARR – Reynaldo Silva, 95, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rafaela Silva; three children, Pablo Silva, Martha Esparza and Magali Silva; parents, Maria de los Angeles and Pablo Silva; five siblings, Ramiro Silva, Rames Silva, Elsa Rodriguez, Emma Carreta and Maria Salinas. Mr. Silva is...

Simon Escobedo Jr.

Simon Escobedo Jr.

Jan 13, 2015

SIMON ESCOBEDO, JR. ALAMO – Simon Escobedo, Jr., 33, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in San Angelo, TX. Born in Edinburg, he had lived in Alamo all of his life. Simon is survived by his wife, Ansley Escobedo of Alamo; two daughters, Lexi Rae Escobedo of Mission, Samira Taylor Escobedo of Alamo; his parents, Carolina and Simon Escobedo, Sr. of...

Reynaldo "Shorty Prieto" Rodriguez

Reynaldo "Shorty Prieto" Rodriguez

Jan 13, 2015

REYNALDO “SHORTY” “PRIETO” RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Reynaldo Rodriguez, 64, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Rodriguez was a retired police officer of 28 years, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Visenta Rodriguez;...

Abram Vela

Abram Vela

Jan 13, 2015

ABRAM VELA PHARR – Abram Vela, 63, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Vela was born in McAllen and had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Abram Vela Jr.; his father, Andres Vela; and a sister, Maria Cuellar. Mr. Vela is survived by his...

Martin Vivian Flores

Martin Vivian Flores

Jan 13, 2015

MARTIN VIVIAN FLORES EDINBURG — Martin Vivian Flores, 51, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in San Angelo, TX. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed working as a truck driver most of his life. His family was his pride and Joy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Oralia Flores; two brothers, Juan Jose and Gerardo Flores;...

Paula Moreno Esparza

Paula Moreno Esparza

Jan 12, 2015

PAULA MORENO ESPARZA EDINBURG - Paula Moreno Esparza, 87, departed this life to be with our Lord on Monday, January 12, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Esparza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Esparza; a son, Samuel Esparza; a daughter, Rita Esparza; and...

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