Obituaries
Olga Vargas Vela
May 25, 2015
OLGA VARGAS VELA SAN JUAN/HELOTES, TX — Olga Vargas Vela, 79, died Monday, May 25, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by her family. Olga was born March 11, 1936 in Pharr, Texas, to Agapito and Manuela (Chapa) Vargas. In 1956 Olga graduated from PSJA High School in Pharr. She then moved to Austin, Texas where she worked as a...
Daniel Garza Jr.
May 21, 2015
DANIEL GARZA, JR. EDINBURG — Daniel Garza Jr., 48, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Edinburg for 22 years and was formerly of Pharr. Daniel’s passions were fishing and hunting. He loved to bbq and enjoyed watching wrestling on Monday and Thursday evenings. He is preceded in death by...
Elfego Garza
May 21, 2015
ELFEGO GARZA DONNA — Elfego Garza went home to be with the Heavenly Father on May 21, 2015 at the age of 66. He was surrounded by his family as the Lord lifted his spirit to go to heaven. He was born on November 15, 1948 in La Gavia, San Carlos, Tamaulipas to Leonso and Maria Garza (Ramirez). Mr. Garza...
Miguel Espinoza
May 20, 2015
MIGUEL ESPINOZA PHARR — Miguel Espinoza, 87, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, surrounded by his loving family. Don Miguel had worked for Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for over 28 years prior to his retirement. Born in Durango, Mexico, he lived in Pharr since 1988 and was formerly of Sterling, IL. He was...
Ramon Moreno Sr.
May 19, 2015
RAMON MORENO, SR. LA BLANCA – Ramon Moreno, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence in La Blanca. Born in Donna, Mr. Moreno had lived in La Blanca all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict Era. Ramon was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation...
Ernesto Cantu
May 17, 2015
ERNESTO J. CANTU EDINBURG – Ernesto J. Cantu, 80, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Regina Cantu; and five siblings Maria Larralde, Lydia Villarreal, Delia Palacios, Emma Pierce and Ruben Cantu. Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Delia G. Cantu, of...
Policarpio "Polo" Reyna Jr.
May 16, 2015
POLICARPIO “POLO” REYNA, JR. EDINBURG – Policarpio “Polo” Reyna Jr., 68, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Policarpio and Julia Reyna. Polo is survived by his wife, Elva Reyna; a son, Polo (Linda) Reyna III; two daughters, Cris (Rolando) Hernandez, Gracie (Lupe) Gutierrez; nine grandchildren; and five...
Noah Anthony Robles
May 15, 2015
NOAH ANTHONY ROBLES PHARR - Noah Anthony Robles, 17, went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was an honor student at PSJA High School and newly elected President of the PSJA FFA. Noah loved being in the water and his favorite place was South Padre Island surfing with his best friend and fishing with his...
Agustin V. Betancourt
May 15, 2015
AGUSTIN V. BETANCOURT, 77yrs EDINBURG – A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on May 15, 2015 with all of his family present. Agustin fought a good fight, kept his faith and is now in company with Christ. Although it is difficult to understand in the moment of grief, he is in a far better place. Agustin...
Agustin Zamarripa
May 14, 2015
AGUSTIN ZAMARRIPA PHARR – Agustin Zamarripa, 91, passed away on May 14, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Galveston, Texas on April 14, 1924 and was the first born son of Abundio Zamarripa and Maxima Ordonez Zamarripa. His parents were early settlers in Pharr, settling in the area around 1914. A longtime resident of Pharr, he leaves...
Juan A. Villarreal Sr.
May 13, 2015
JUAN A. VILLARREAL, SR. SAN JUAN – Juan A. Villarreal, Sr., 65, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Alice, TX. Mr. Villarreal was a loving grandfather and a happy person, he was always making jokes and people happy. He was an extraordinary husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emiliano and Florinda Villarreal; two grandchildren,...
Estanislao Ramos
May 12, 2015
ESTANISLAO RAMOS Estanislao Ramos, 77, graduated into the presence of the Lord May 12, 2015. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ramos had lived in Peñitas most of his life. Pastor Estanislao Ramos served as a minister of the Texas Gulf Hispanic District and continued his ministry of the word at several adult day care centers in the Mid Valley. He is...
Concepcion Muniz
May 12, 2015
CONCEPCION MUNIZ SAN JUAN - Concepcion Muniz, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Las Palmas Nursing Home in McAllen. Mrs. Muniz enjoyed working on her plants, going to church and getting along with everyone. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, cooking, visiting her sisters and friends. Mrs. Muniz always helped others and was very friendly. She is preceded in...
Jerry Gaona
May 9, 2015
JERRY GAONA EDINBURG – Jerry Gaona, 38, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Jerry had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a great father, son and brother who loved spending time with his family and making people laugh. Jerry was a member of the Thunder Riders of Edinburg. He loved...
Hilario Reyes
May 9, 2015
HILARIO “EL CHINO” REYES SAN JUAN — Hilario “El Chino” Reyes, 88, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Montemorelos, N.L., he lived in San Juan all of his life. Hilario was known among his friends as “El Chino” however, around his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren he was “Apa Layo”. He enjoyed the Pulga...
Adan Bazan
May 4, 2015
ADAN BAZAN EDINBURG - Adan Bazan, 65, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Bazan was born and raised in Mission, and had lived in Edinburg for the past 34 years. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Benito...
Antonio M. Sanchez
May 2, 2015
ANTONIO M. SANCHEZ EDINBURG — Antonio M. Sanchez, 86, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Laredo, Mr. Sanchez had lived in Edinburg for 57 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucia G. Sanchez; 10 children, Terri Sanchez, Angie S. (†Benito) Cano, Yolanda...
Maria Elena "Mena B." Barrera Miss
May 2, 2015
MARIA ELENA "MENA", "MISS B." BARRERA McALLEN — Maria Elena "Mena", "Miss B." Barrera, 68, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Maria Elena was born on November 11, 1946 in Boulder, Colorado to Maria Ninfa and Eduardo Barrera. She graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1965, received her B.S. from Pan American...
Jimmy "El Neta - Neta" Ramirez
May 1, 2015
JIMMY “EL NETA-NETA” RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Jimmy “El Neta-Neta” Ramirez, 38, died Friday, May 1, 2015, in Donna. Born in Nampa, ID he was raised in San Juan and was better known as “El Neta-Neta” among his family and friends. Jimmy was a professional truck driver for fourteen years and loved riding his motorcycle with the Revolucionarios M.C. He...
Elisa H. Gomez
May 1, 2015
ELISA H. GOMEZ PHARR — Elisa H. Gomez, 79, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico City, she had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a member of Templo Bethel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gomez; a son, Miguel Hernandez; her parents, Refugio and Ana Maria Hernandez;...
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