Obituaries
Ponciano Luera
Jul 16, 2015
PONCIANO LUERA EDINBURG – Ponciano Luera, 77, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Luera had lived there all of his life. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Juan Luera; five siblings, Ramon Luera, Jorge Luera , Audelia Luera, Humberto Luera and...
Federico P. Cavazos Jr.
Jul 15, 2015
FEDERICO P. CAVAZOS, JR. ALAMO — Federico P. Cavazos, Jr. 79, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Cavazos served in United States Army for nine years. He was employed by the Texas Employment Commission and retired after 20 years of service with veterans outreach and migrant placement. He loved the Lord and had a ministry...
Belia De La Rosa
Jul 9, 2015
BELIA DE LA ROSA SAN JUAN - Belia De La Rosa, 89, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan for most of her life. Belia is preceded in death by her son, Juan De La Rosa; parents, Cleotilde Rios and Guadalupe Palacios; three sisters,...
Eva B. Sandoval
Jul 9, 2015
EVA B. SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Eva B. Sandoval, 86, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Fronton, Texas, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cesar Sandoval; four children, Lidia Lopez, Argumedo Sandoval, Erasmo Sandoval, Benjamin Sandoval; and a granddaughter, Yannette...
Everardo Ochoa
Jul 6, 2015
EVERARDO OCHOA EDINBURG – Everardo Ochoa, 65, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ochoa had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Hector Eduardo Ochoa; and his parents, Eduardo Ochoa and Laurentina Valdez. Mr. Ochoa is survived by his wife, Isabel Ochoa; three...
Berta Lozano
Jul 5, 2015
BERTA LOZANO ALAMO — Berta Lozano, 77, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Ms. Lozano enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and the company of her family and friends. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, which she loved celebrating with her family. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Cameron. Berta is survived by four children, Baltazar...
San Juana Gonzalez
Jul 4, 2015
SAN JUANA GONZALEZ SAN JUAN — San Juana Gonzalez, 75, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister went to be with the lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. San Juana was born on March 8, 1940 in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon. My father and she moved their small family to the United States and...
Jose "Joe" Gonzalez
Jun 30, 2015
JOSE “JOE” GONZALEZ Edinburg - JOSE “JOE” GONZALEZ, 41, joined our gracious lord on June 30, 2015, at the Comfort House in McAllen. Joe’s final days were spent surrounded by his many family and friends all of which he touched throughout his short, yet very remarkable life. Joe had a passion for hunting, fishing, and watching the Houston Astros play....
Librada "Lee" Serna
Jun 28, 2015
LIBRADA “LEE” SERNA PHARR – Librada “Lee” Serna, 82, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Pax Villa Hospice in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Serna had lived in Pharr for 12 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Higinio and Lilia Vasquez; and...
Esperanza "Hope" Vasquez
Jun 27, 2015
ESPERANZA “HOPE” VASQUEZ EDINBURG – Esperanza “Hope” Vasquez, 43, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Esperanza had lived in Edinburg since 1980 and was a member of Life Ministries Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Gilberto Trevino. Esperanza is survived by her husband, Jose Angel Vasquez; four children, Natalie Nicole, Gustavo Abel,...
Gilbert Fonseca
Jun 25, 2015
GILBERT FONSECA PHARR/FREMONT, OHIO - Gilbert Fonseca, 72, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born and raised in Pharr, Gilbert lived in Fremont from 1987 to 2014, where he was employed by the Sandusky County Sheriff's Department as a correctional officer. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia Jean Fonseca; his parents, Bernardo and Enedina...
Denise Delgado
Jun 21, 2015
DENISE DELGADO CORPUS CHRISTI/ALAMO – Denise Delgado, 28, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at her residence in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Alamo all of her life. Denise was a wrestler in high school, therefore always encouraged her children to be in sports. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; and paternal grandmother....
Calixto "Chone" Hernandez
Jun 20, 2015
CALIXTO “CHORE” HERNANDEZ EDINBURG — Calixto “Chore” Hernandez, 64, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. Mr. Calixto was born in Veracruz, MX, and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Calixto came to the United States when he was 14, and started working different jobs until he was settled. He learned the...
Alfredo "Bear" Herrera
Jun 19, 2015
ALFREDO “BEAR” HERRERA SAN JUAN — Alfredo “Bear” Herrera, 59, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Lubbock, TX, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Herrera was employed as a welder for GE Aviation for 29 years; he was very humble, caring individual who loved his job, family...
Dora M. Gonzalez
Jun 19, 2015
DORA M. GONZALEZ PHARR — Dora M. Gonzalez, 80, went home to our Lord, Friday, June 19, 2015 Dora was a loving and caring mother who dedicated her life to her husband and family. She loved flowers, especially roses. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Gonzalez is preceded in death by her sons, Jesus Gonzalez Jr. and David Gonzalez; her...
Elodia Abad
Jun 18, 2015
ELODIA ABAD SAN JUAN — Elodia Abad, 70, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in Rio Hondo, she had lived most of her life in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Concepcion Cruz; two sisters, Minerva and Graciela. Elodia is survived by her husband, Fidel Abad of San Juan;...
Mary M. Ramirez
Jun 17, 2015
MARY M. RAMIREZ EDINBURG –Mary M. Ramirez, 74, went with the Lord peacefully on June 17, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. She was born in Edinburg and lived there all her life. Her greatest love was children, and she spent most of her life as an elementary school teacher with Pharr, San Juan, Alamo ISD. She is preceded...
Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez
Jun 16, 2015
JOSE EDELMIRO GUTIERREZ SAN JUAN - Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his residence in San Juan surrounded by his family. Born in Kingsville, TX to Telesforo and Hortencia Gutierrez, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Jose was an active member of The San Juan Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia. He...
Eloisa "Locha" Cazares
Jun 16, 2015
ELOISA “LOCHA” CAZARES EDINBURG — Eloisa “Locha” Cazares, 80, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cazares was born in Matamoros, Mexico, and had lived in Edinburg since 1956. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Cazares Rodriguez; and a daughter, Adelaida Castilleja. Locha is survived by seven children, Pedro (Ana Isabel) Cazares, Rosaelia...
Kayla Faith Garcia
Jun 14, 2015
KAYLA FAITH GARCIA EDINBURG – Kayla Faith Garcia, 2, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, which she had touched in some small way throughout her short yet very memorable life. Kayla’s life would seem too short to many, but to those who...