logo-image

Obituaries

Noe Gerald Garza

Noe Gerald Garza

Dec 30, 2014

NOE GERALD GARZA EDINBURG – Noe Gerald Garza, 68, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Oldham, England, Noe grew up in Los Saenz and lived in Edinburg since 1981. He spent the last 15 years of his life residing at the Red Penny Ranch in Red Gate. Noe was a veteran of the United States...

Alicia L. Garza

Alicia L. Garza

Dec 29, 2014

ALICIA L. GARZA ALAMO – God has opened up the gates of heaven for Alicia L. Garza on Monday, December 29, 2014, to welcome her home at the age of 87. She was born in Robstown, TX and had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by...

Pedro Ruiz

Pedro Ruiz

Dec 29, 2014

PEDRO RUIZ McALLEN – Pedro Ruiz, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014, at his McAllen residence. Pedro was born in Matamoros, Nuevo Leon, raised in Nipomo, California, and lived in McAllen for 50 years. Known as “Pete” by everyone who knew him, he was an avid traveler who enjoyed traveling together with his loved ones. His love...

Aurora G. Martinez

Aurora G. Martinez

Dec 28, 2014

AURORA G. MARTINEZ PHARR – Aurora G. Martinez, 85, died Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Dale, Texas, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Martinez, Sr. Aurora is survived by...

Christina O. Medina Rev.

Christina O. Medina Rev.

Dec 27, 2014

REV. CHRISTINA O. MEDINA EDINBURG – Rev. Christina O. Medina, 81, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Medina had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was best known for her dedication to the Lord. Rev. Christina O. Medina did missionary work in Mexico from 1978 to 1988. She was a...

Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Dec 26, 2014

RAUL GONZALES McALLEN – Raul Gonzales, 95, died Friday, December 26, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mr. Gonzales, an avid horseman, began riding at the age of 5 years old, working as a ranch hand and becoming a ranch foreman for the Guerra Brothers in Linn/San Manuel for over 38 years. He had lived in...

Liberato Felix Jr.

Liberato Felix Jr.

Dec 26, 2014

LIBERATO FELIX, JR. EDINBURG — Liberato Felix, Jr., 83, died and joined our heavenly Lord, Friday, December 26, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Originally, from San Luis de Cordero in the state of Durango, Mexico, he was born to parents, Liberato Felix Sr. and Francisca Calzada on February 23, 1931. He made his way to the...

Guadalupe F. De Leon

Guadalupe F. De Leon

Dec 24, 2014

GUADALUPE F. DE LEON MISSION - Guadalupe F. De Leon, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Lupe was born in Mission on November 20 to Ernesto and Emilia Flores. Lupe enriched our lives with her kindness, wisdom, wit, humor, and love. She will always be in our hearts and memories and her spirit...

Valdemar Gomez

Valdemar Gomez

Dec 24, 2014

Valdemar Gomez SAN JUAN - Valdemar Gomez, 93, entered eternal peace and love with our Father on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the San Juan Nursing Home. Valdemar was born on February 17, 1921 in San Juan to Febronio Gomez and Gregoria Medina. Our father worked for Sears for many years and for the Hidalgo County Sherriff's Department....

Vianey Araceli Vazquez Gonzalez

Vianey Araceli Vazquez Gonzalez

Dec 22, 2014

VIANEY ARACELI VAZQUEZ GONZALEZ PHARR – Vianey Araceli Vazquez Gonzalez, 46, died Monday, December 22, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Rio Bravo, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Rogelio Vazquez; and a brother, Roberto Carlos Vazquez. Vianey is survived by her husband, Esteban Z....

Juanita Cabrieles

Juanita Cabrieles

Dec 21, 2014

JUANITA CABRIELES SAN JUAN – Juanita Cabrieles, 93, died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in San Antonio, TX, she had lived in San Juan since 1946, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mrs. Cabrieles is survived by her husband of 74 years, Cayetano Cabrieles of San Juan; four...

Porfirio Chavez "Red" Reyes

Porfirio Chavez "Red" Reyes

Dec 21, 2014

PORFIRIO (RED) CHAVEZ REYES EDINBURG - Porfirio "Red" Chavez Reyes, 53, died, Sunday, December 21, 2014, at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Reyes. Mr. Reyes is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Jacob) Trevino; two grandchildren, Landen Trevino and Korben Trevino; father, Hector Galvan, Sr.; mother, Elida C. Galvan all...

Eloisa M. Olvera

Eloisa M. Olvera

Dec 20, 2014

ELOISA M. OLVERA ALAMO – Eloisa M. Olvera, 93, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, TX, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of Iglesia Nueva Jerusalen and Iglesia Del Valle De Santa Pentecoste in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul...

Ester A. Ramos

Ester A. Ramos

Dec 20, 2014

ESTER A. RAMOS PHARR – Ester A. Ramos 82, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mission, she had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Ramos, Sr.; and her parents, Maria Elijia and Manuel Acevedo. Mrs. Ramos is survived by nine children, Juanita...

Doyle Ray Slayton Sr.

Doyle Ray Slayton Sr.

Dec 19, 2014

DOYLE RAY SLAYTON, SR. HARLINGEN — Doyle Ray Slayton, Sr., 72, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at Harlingen Medical Center. Born and raised in Pharr. After graduating from PSJA, he went on to play college football at the University of Houston and McMurry University under Grant Teaff. Following his playing career, he coached at various South Texas Schools and at...

Guadalupe "Winnie" Ysaguire

Guadalupe "Winnie" Ysaguire

Dec 19, 2014

GUADALUPE “WINNIE” YSAGUIRRE PHARR – Guadalupe “Winnie” Ysaguirre, 93, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at his residence in Pharr. Born in San Nicolas, Mexico, he had lived in Pharr all of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by parents, Refugio and Maria Ysaguirre; three brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Ysaguirre...

Juan Vidales

Juan Vidales

Dec 19, 2014

JUAN VIDALES ALAMO – Juan Vidales, 89, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Macario and Martina Vidales; four brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Vidales is survived by his wife, Dolores Vidales; a daughter, Elizabeth (Ricardo)...

Maria Lilia E. Perez

Maria Lilia E. Perez

Dec 17, 2014

MARIA LILIA E. PEREZ EDINBURG – Maria Lilia E. Perez, 85, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Maria was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Perez; two sons-in-law, Roberto Salinas, Jr., Roberto Buentello; and her parents. Mrs. Perez is survived by four children,...

Juan Javier Arredondo

Juan Javier Arredondo

Dec 15, 2014

JUAN JAVIER ARREDONDO ALAMO – Juan Javier Arredondo, 42, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Arredondo was born in Alamo and had lived there all of his life. He was employed as a football coach and language arts teacher at Alamo Middle School. Juan Javier is survived by his wife, Adriana Arredondo; two children, Yvette...

Miguel Balderas

Miguel Balderas

Dec 15, 2014

MIGUEL BALDERAS SAN JUAN – Miguel Balderas, 88, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in China, NL, Mexico, he had lived in San Juan since 1979 and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Guadalupe Balderas; two brothers, Pedro Balderas, Justo Balderas; and a sister Tomasa...

Share by: