Obituaries
Otilio Hernandez
Apr 2, 2015
OTILIO HERNANDEZ EDINBURG/PHARR — Otilio Hernandez, 83, died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in Edinburg since 1997 and was formerly of Pharr. Otilio was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who adored his family. He was a hard-working man who enjoyed carpentry, gardening and tending to...
Sofia R. Fonseca
Apr 1, 2015
SOFIA R. FONSECA PHARR — Sofia R. Fonseca, 82, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Fonseca had lived in Pharr most of her life. She was a very strong, family oriented woman, who lived to see her family happy. Sofia loved watching baseball, sewing, crochet, and listening to accordion music at home with...
Raelynn Blue Salazar
Apr 1, 2015
RAELYNN BLUE SALAZAR SAN JUAN – Raelynn Blue Salazar, infant, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Raelynn was born on February1, 2015, in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Brenda Salazar. Raelynn is survived by her parents, Arnold and Sarah Salazar of San Juan; her sister, Allison Renee Salazar; maternal grandparents,...
Doroteo L. Cordero Jr.
Mar 31, 2015
DOROTEO L. CORDERO, JR. EDINBURG - Doroteo L. Cordero, Jr., 67, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Plainview, TX, Mr. Cordero had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. Doroteo loved the Dallas Cowboys. He proudly helped with the Edinburg...
Roberto Salinas Jr.
Mar 28, 2015
ROBERTO SALINAS, JR. LA BLANCA — Roberto Salinas Jr., 53, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Roberto had lived in La Blanca for 28 years and was formerly of Faysville. He was employed by ECISD for 22 years and was involved with Edinburg High School FFA. He was a member of...
Dolores "Lolita" Cantu
Mar 27, 2015
DOLORES "LOLITA" CANTU SAN JUAN — Dolores "Lolita" Cantu, 94, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at San Juan Nursing Home. Dolores was born on January 22, 1921 in Cd. Victoria, Tamps., Mexico. She married Carlos Cantu and lived in Mexico until they migrated to the United States. They travelled to Indiana and Idaho where they worked in the fields. She...
Nasaria T. "Nancy" Mata
Mar 26, 2015
NASARIA " NANCY" T. MATA PHARR - Nasaria "Nancy" T. Mata, 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2015, after a short illness. Nasaria was born in Wharton, Texas on November 2, 1919 and lived in Pharr most of her life. She was a very active member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in numerous positions....
Maria Christina Baldazo
Mar 26, 2015
MARIA CHRISTINA “CHRISTY” BALDAZO MCALLEN – Maria Christina “Christy” Baldazo, 64, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family after two years of a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Pharr and had lived in McAllen all of her life. She was a 1970 graduate of McAllen High School. Christy was a loyal and caring...
Natividad M. Trevino
Mar 25, 2015
NATIVIDAD M. TREVINO TEMPLE / SAN JUAN – Natividad M. Trevino, 81, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX. Mrs. Trevino was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed her bingo, embroidery, baking and casinos. Nativida, loved and enjoyed...
Teodolo "Lolo" Gonzalez
Mar 25, 2015
TEODOLO “LOLO” GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Teodolo “Lolo” Gonzalez, 94, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Alamo and had lived in Edinburg for the past 20 years. He was a US Army Veteran and served during World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gregoria Gonzalez; a brother, Marcos...
Felipa Gonzalez
Mar 22, 2015
FELIPA GONZALEZ EDINBURG — Felipa Gonzalez, 92, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Ms. Gonzalez was born in Rio Hondo and had lived in Edinburg since 1998. She is preceded in death by her husband, Valentin Gonzalez; a son, Saul Gonzalez; and a daughter, Rosa Martinez. Ms. Gonzalez is survived by five children, Lazaro Gonzalez, Felix...
Ramon L. Mancias
Mar 22, 2015
RAMON L. MANCIAS ALAMO – Ramon L. Mancias, 84, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at his home after his battle with cancer. He was born in Realitos, TX on January 22, 1931 to Julian and Apolonia Mancias. He was a lifelong resident of Alamo and member of Resurrection Catholic Church, where he humbly served as an...
Irineo "Eddie" Maldonado Jr.
Mar 22, 2015
IRINEO "EDDIE" MALDONADO, JR. EDINBURG - Irineo "Eddie" Maldonado Jr., 53, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Maldonado was born in Memphis, Texas and had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a very family oriented man and enjoyed cookouts with his family. Eddie loved to joke with everyone and was very caring...
Lilia V. Rutledge
Mar 21, 2015
LILIA V. RUTLEDGE EDINBURG — Lilia V. Rutledge, 91, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Lilia was born at El Tule Ranch and was a longtime resident of Edinburg. She worked at the Hidalgo County Courthouse in the automobile department for many years. Lilia then...
Eva Lopez
Mar 20, 2015
EVA LOPEZ EDINBURG - Eva Lopez, 85, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She has gone to dance in heaven with our daddy. Born in Donna, Mrs. Lopez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She and her husband Esteban Lopez were the original owners of El Ranchito Cafe located off of Alamo...
Ruben Noelo Ponce
Mar 20, 2015
RUBEN NOELO PONCE McALLEN — Ruben Noelo Ponce, 85, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Rio Grande City, Ruben had lived in Monterey, CA most of his life. In 2003 Ruben and Alice retired from Federal Civil Service and moved to McAllen. He was also a veteran of the US Navy. He...
Marcos R. Gomez
Mar 20, 2015
MARCOS R. GOMEZ SAN JUAN — Marcos R. Gomez, 84, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at Amara Hospice. Marcos was born in San Juan, lived there all of his life and was a long-time farmer. He attended P.S.J.A. High, where he played football and made it to state in track. Marcos was a veteran of the U.S. Army who was...
Aurora F. Morales
Mar 19, 2015
AURORA F. MORALES The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it. Psalm 37:29 EDINBURG- Aurora F. Morales, 89, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. She was formerly of Reynosa, Tamps. Mexico and had lived in Edinburg since 1962. Aurora loved to read her bible daily and was a member of Testigos...
Armandina Barrera Pena
Mar 17, 2015
ARMANDINA BARRERA PENA SAN JUAN - Armandina Barrera Pena, 82, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was formerly of McAllen and Pharr and was currently a resident of San Juan Nursing Home. Armandina enjoyed playing bingo and couldn't say no to a game of bingo or a trip to Las Vegas. She is...
Yolanda "Yolie" Ysaguirre
Mar 15, 2015
YOLANDA “YOLIE” YSAGUIRRE AUSTIN/PHARR – Yolanda “Yolie” Ysaguirre, 68, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Seton Medical Center in Kyle, TX. Yolie was an amazingly spiritual person who truly loved the Lord. She had an uncompromising love for God’s word and was a true believer. She was a member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church. Yolie loved her brothers and...