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Arcario Davila Sr.

Arcario Davila Sr.

Dec 14, 2014

ARCADIO DAVILA, SR. EDINBURG - Arcadio Davila, Sr., 91, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 14, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born to Juan de Dios Davila and Guadalupe Alcala on La Jara Ranch near Hargill, Mr. Davila had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a past member...

Alberto Lopez

Alberto Lopez

Dec 14, 2014

ALBERTO LOPEZ EDINBURG – Alberto Lopez, 94, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Alberto was born May 18, 1920 in Lopeño, TX, and moved to Edinburg around 1947. He served honorably in World War II as Army Private First Class, 63rd Infantry Division, 826th Field Artillery Battalion. He was a businessman and carpenter who enjoyed nature,...

Cayetano Gamboa

Cayetano Gamboa

Dec 11, 2014

CAYETANO GAMBOA SAN JUAN - Cayetano Gamboa, 83 passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born on June 9, 1931 in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he lived in the P.S.J.A. area since 1972. He was a fun loving person who loved his family and enjoyed spending time making people around him laugh. He was...

Guadalupe Valdemar "Gv" Guerra

Guadalupe Valdemar "Gv" Guerra

Dec 11, 2014

GUADALUPE VALDEMAR “GV” GUERRA ALAMO – Guadalupe Valdemar “GV” Guerra, 78, decided it was time to call it a day and peacefully entered eternal rest on December 11, 2014, with his joy of 48 years by his side. Born in 1936, Guerra married his sweetheart, Maria Viola Jimenez in 1966; they had five children. Guerra honorably served his country in...

Gloria Gamez

Gloria Gamez

Dec 10, 2014

GLORIA GAMEZ SAN JUAN – Gloria Gamez, 61, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014, in San Juan. She had lived in San Juan since 1994 and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Templo Emanuel in Alamo. Mrs. Gamez is survived by three children, Gloria (Mario) Castellano, Audi (Trini) Gamez, Ivan Diaz, all of San Juan; four grandchildren, Abigail...

Rodrigo Montemayor

Rodrigo Montemayor

Dec 9, 2014

RODRIGO MONTEMAYOR EDINBURG – Rodrigo Montemayor, 81, died December 9, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. He is preceded in death by a son, Rodrigo Montemayor, Jr.; his parents, Juan and Fidela Montemayor; two brothers, Carlos and Ramiro Montemayor ; two sisters, Herlinda Lozano, and Elena Munoz. Mr. Montemayor is survived by his wife, Sara Montemayor of Edinburg, TX; and...

Jesse Mena

Jesse Mena

Dec 9, 2014

JESSE MENA DONNA - Jesse Mena was granted his angel wings at the age of 9, on December 9, 2014, following an unfortunate crossing of paths with cancer two years prior. For many, Jesse’s life would seem too short, but to those who were touched by him now have an understanding that the value of existence far surpasses the quantity...

Joe E. Gilliam

Joe E. Gilliam

Dec 8, 2014

JOE E. GILLIAM PHARR— Joe E. Gilliam, 89, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Mr. Gilliam was born in Freestone County, TX on January 8, 1925. He had lived in Pharr since 2009 and was formerly of Edinburg. Joe was a member of First United Methodist Church in Edinburg, and a veteran of the US Army,...

Casimiro Salinas

Casimiro Salinas

Dec 8, 2014

CASIMIRO SALINAS EDINBURG – Casimiro Salinas, 90, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Estacion Herreras, NL, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Teofila Salinas; and seven...

Enedina L. Moreno

Enedina L. Moreno

Dec 7, 2014

ENEDINA L. MORENO ALAMO – Enedina Longoria Moreno traveled to her final destination to be reunited with loved ones on December 7, 2014, at the age of 90, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on October 2, 1924 in Cuevitas, Texas to Manuel Mendiola Longoria and Timotea Rivas Flores. During the late 1920’s, the family moved to...

Magdalena G. Oviedo

Magdalena G. Oviedo

Dec 7, 2014

MAGDALENA G. OVIEDO ALAMO – Magdalena G. Oviedo, 80, died Sunday December 7, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Elsa, she had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Rosa Guerrero; four siblings, Ricardo, Adan, Eva and Ramiro. Magdalena is survived by her husband, Albino O. Oviedo, of Alamo;...

Magdalena C. Sandoval

Magdalena C. Sandoval

Dec 7, 2014

MAGDALENA C. SANDOVAL PHARR – Magdalena C. Sandoval, 95, died Sunday December 7, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born to a Pharr pioneer family and lived her life in Pharr. At the 2009 Pharr Centennial, she was recognized as the longest living resident born and raised in Pharr, TX. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, lifelong member...

Salvador Rangel Jr.

Salvador Rangel Jr.

Dec 3, 2014

SALVADOR RANGEL, JR. EDINBURG — Salvador Rangel, Jr., 54, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Rangel had lived in Edinburg most of his life. A father to everyone he met, always caring and going the extra mile. Many people thought of him as their second father, their teacher, their friend....

Maria Victoria Torres

Maria Victoria Torres

Dec 2, 2014

MARIA VICTORIA TORRES ALAMO – Maria Victoria Torres, 79, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sofia and Reberiano Torres, Sr; and two siblings, Eulalio Torres, Sr. and Irene Saenz. Ms. Torres is survived by her four siblings,...

Maria Romana Garza Rangel

Maria Romana Garza Rangel

Dec 2, 2014

MARIA ROMANA GARZA RANGEL MCALLEN – Maria Romana Garza Rangel, 84, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Elsa, she had lived in McAllen the last seven years, and was formerly of Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rangel, Jr.; and a grandson, Michael Rangel. Mrs. Rangel is survived by her...

Jose Isabel Rodriguez

Jose Isabel Rodriguez

Dec 1, 2014

JOSE ISABEL RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Jose Isabel Rodriguez, 98, died Monday, December 1, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Altagracia Rodriguez; and a son, Rene Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by six sons, Jose Isabel (Socorro) Rodriguez of Edinburg, Hector Rodriguez of Corpus Christi, Francisco Rodriguez of Sioux, IA, Rodolfo (Marianne)...

Tiburcio Gonzales Jr.

Tiburcio Gonzales Jr.

Dec 1, 2014

TIBURCIO GONZALES, JR. PHARR – Tiburcio Gonzales, Jr., 74, died Monday December 1, 2014, in La Feria. Born in Mercedes, he had lived in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tiburcio and Francisca Gonzales; and his wife, Maria Mercedes Pedraza Gonzales Mr. Gonzales is survived by three children, Joseph (Elisa) Gonzales of Ingleside, TX. Robert (Isabel) Gonzales...

Ruben Aguirre

Ruben Aguirre

Nov 30, 2014

RUBEN AGUIRRE SAN JUAN – Ruben Aguirre, 77, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Aguirre had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Virgilio Aguirre; a sister, Olivia Reyna; and a brother, Benny Aguirre. Mr. Aguirre is survived by his wife, Jovita Aguirre of...

Simon Flores Jr.

Simon Flores Jr.

Nov 30, 2014

SIMON FLORES, JR. SAN JUAN - Simon Flores, Jr., 57, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Flores had lived in San Juan for 12 years and formerly from Pharr. He was employed as a bus driver by P-SJ-A ISD for 15 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Simon Flores, Sr.; two...

Salvador "Sonny" Loya

Salvador "Sonny" Loya

Nov 30, 2014

SALVADOR “SONNY” LOYA PHARR – Salvador “Sonny” Loya, 58, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, he resided in Pharr and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Maria Loya. Sonny is survived by his wife, Eva G. Loya; a son, Issac...

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