Obituaries
Maria Guadalupe Hernandez
Aug 16, 2015
MARIA GUADALUPE HERNANDEZ ALAMO – Maria Guadalupe Hernandez, 87, died Sunday, August 16, 2015, at San Juan Nursing Home. She was born in Mercedes and had lived in Alamo most of her life. Mrs. Hernandez is preceded in death by her husband, Odilon Hernandez, Sr.; three sons, Lorenzo, Simon and David Hernandez; parents, Santiaga and Doroteo Guzman. She is survived...
Gilberto Buentello Garcia
Aug 14, 2015
GILBERTO BUENTELLO GARCIA ALTON – Gilberto Buentello Garcia, 64, died Friday, August 14, 2015 in New Braunfels. Born in Coahuila Mexico, Mr. Garcia had lived in Alton most of his life. He was a very active member of San Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Alton where he served as an usher. He was a handyman and enjoyed carpentry. Mr....
Petra Palomarez "Pat" Flores
Aug 12, 2015
PETRA “PAT” PALOMAREZ FLORES, 80, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Donna, Mrs. Flores had lived in The Rio Grande Valley most of her life. Pat gave her heart towards volunteering for much of her life in various capacities. She enjoyed photography, painting, rosary / jewelry making, sewing, knitting and was a founding member...
Rebecca R. Guerrero
Aug 12, 2015
REBECCA R. GUERRERO PHARR – Rebecca R. Guerrero, 77, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Pharr, she had lived there all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andres Guerrero; her parents, Jose and Maria Rocha; and a sister, Lydia Garcia. Mrs. Guerrero is survived by her four sisters, Sara (Clifford)...
Adelia G. Cadena
Aug 8, 2015
ADELIA G. CADENA EDINBURG – Adelia G. Cadena, 89, died Saturday, August 8, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Cadena was formerly of Edcouch and had lived in Edinburg since 1968. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her loving husband...
Ssg Robert Gaona
Aug 8, 2015
SSG ROBERT GAONA SAN JUAN – SSG Robert Gaona, 43, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Corpus Christi. Born in McAllen, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Staff Sergeant Robert Gaona was an active member of the U.S. Army for 23 years. He loved fishing, camping, working on his yard, plants and spending quality time with...
Aurora Rodriguez
Aug 6, 2015
AURORA RODRIGUEZ MCALLEN – Aurora Rodriguez, 92, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Hidalgo, she had lived the last 35 years in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto Rodriguez; a son, Alonso Rodriguez, Sr.; a brother, Armando Lira. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by eight children, Ernestina (Gerardo) Hinojosa of Del...
Audon Ramos
Jul 30, 2015
AUDON RAMOS SAN JUAN – Audon Ramos, 55, died Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Tulia TX, he lived in San Juan most of his life. Mr. Ramos owned a successful Air Conditioning and Heating business that helped serve our community for many years. Audon Ramos (our Dad) was a very strong, kind...
Jose C. Reyna
Jul 29, 2015
JOSE C. REYNA EDINBURG - Jose C. Reyna, 82, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 8, 1933 in La Ceja Doctor Coz, Mexico, Mr. Reyna had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Naomi Jean Morton
Jul 26, 2015
Naomi Jean Morton, 71, “Miss Healing Hands”, went to her Eternal Rest on July 26, 2015 after a brief illness. Licensed in 1986 and respected as one of the finest registered Massage Therapists and Instructors in her generation, she was one of the first to be “grandfathered” into formal registration in Texas. She also served on the Advisory Council to...
Maria C. Gomez
Jul 25, 2015
MARIA C. GOMEZ PHARR – Maria C. Gomez, 86, died Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan B. Gomez; four sons, Juan Gomez Jr., Pedro Gomez, Jacinto Gomez and Martin Gomez. Mrs. Gomez is survived by four sons, David Gomez, Armando Gomez, Hugo (Gloria) Gomez, Jose Gerardo...
Theodore Cesar Villanueva
Jul 23, 2015
THEODORE CESAR VILLANUEVA VICTORIA/EDINBURG – Theodore Cesar Villanueva, 23, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Edinburg, he was a graduate of Edinburg High School and was a student at UTPA and STC. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marcelina and Magdaleno Villanueva; and maternal grandfather, Theodoro Schabert. Theodore is survived...
Maria Elena "Nena" Farias
Jul 21, 2015
MARIA ELENA “NENA” FARIAS SAN JUAN/KANSAS CITY, MO – Maria Elena “Nena” Farias, 67, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at her residence in Kansas City, Missouri. Although throughout her life she lived in many places, she always called San Juan her home. Nena was a loving, hard-working, caring mother, and wife who always supported her family. She watched over, guided,...
Maria E. Alvarado
Jul 20, 2015
MARIA E. ALVARADO HARLINGEN - Maria E. Alvarado, 69, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, TX from complications due to heart surgery. Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend to many. She had a special bond with her mother-in-law. Maria experienced many adventures such as teaching primary aged special education students,...
Elma Garza Gaona
Jul 20, 2015
ELMA GARZA GAONA Elma Garza Gaona, 70, entered into eternal rest Monday, July 20, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Elma fought a long battle with multiple illnesses since 2005, and she almost beat them all. She has a brave and wonderful spirit. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro G and Hilaria L Garza; and her husband...
Maria Luisa Cortez "Mari" Cano
Jul 19, 2015
MARIA LUISA “MARI” CORTEZ CANO SAN JUAN — Maria Luisa “Mari” Cortez Cano, 69, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. Maria was born in Pharr and lived in San Juan most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and the company of her family and friends. She was a compassionate and thankful person to...
Eugene Arthur Shawn
Jul 19, 2015
EUGENE ARTHUR SHAWN SAN JUAN – Eugene Arthur Shawn, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in McAllen, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Eugene originally helped start Truck Service Garage in Pharr. He was a crane operator for many years at Mobile Crane Service. After his father’s passing,...
Maria Luisa Flores
Jul 19, 2015
MARIA LUISA FLORES SAN JUAN - Maria Luisa Flores, 86, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. Maria was born in Los Herrera, N.L. She will be deeply missed by her children and siblings. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Flores Salinas; daughter, Cristina Guajardo; and parents, Roque and Sofia Garcia. Mrs. Flores...
Francisco Garza Jr.
Jul 17, 2015
FRANCISCO GARZA JR. PHARR — Francisco Garza Jr., 68, died Friday, July 17, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Francisco was born in Pharr and lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Antonia Garza; parents, Nora and Francisco Garza Sr. Mr. Garza is survived by nine children, Cynthia Garza, Edward J....
John Joseph Swoboda Jr.
Jul 16, 2015
JOHN JOSEPH SWOBODA COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - John Joseph Swoboda, Jr., 54, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at College Station Medical. Mr. Swoboda was born on July 14, 1961 to Phyllis and John Swoboda Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. John is survived by his wife, Terri Swoboda of College Station, TX; a son, Joseph Wade...
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