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Ninfa Gonzalez

Ninfa Gonzalez

Aug 26, 2014

NINFA GONZALEZ ALAMO – Ninfa Gonzalez, 77, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, she had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Joy Fellowship Church in McAllen. Ms. Gonzalez is survived by three children, Vicente (Sylvia) Reyna, Jr. of Alamo, Veronica...

Rolando Basaldua

Rolando Basaldua

Aug 20, 2014

ROLANDO BASALDUA ALAMO – Rolando Basaldua, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, he had lived there most of his life and in Alamo the last 16 years. He is preceded in death by his brother, Sergio Flores. Rolando is survived by his wife, Sandra Santana Basaldua of Alamo; four...

Reynaldo Alfredo Serna Sr.

Reynaldo Alfredo Serna Sr.

Aug 19, 2014

REYNALDO ALFREDO SERNA, SR. MCALLEN – Reynaldo Alfredo Serna, Sr., 73, died Tuesday August 19, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital – South in McAllen. Born in Cuero, TX, Mr. Serna had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adriana V. Serna; his parents, Severino and Flora Serna siblings, Severino L. Serna, Jr., Maria...

Miguel Benitez Jr.

Miguel Benitez Jr.

Aug 18, 2014

MIGUEL BENITEZ, JR. EDINBURG – Miguel Benitez Jr., 92, born in Brownsville, Texas passed away on August 18, 2014, in McAllen Medical Center with family and loved ones by his side. Miguel is preceded in death by his wife, Viola G. Benitez; a daughter, Sandra Chavez; his parents Miguel Benitez, Sr. and Maria Guadalupe Hinojosa; and three brothers, Reynaldo, Rene...

Enrique Guzman

Enrique Guzman

Aug 17, 2014

ENRIQUE GUZMAN EDINBURG - Enrique Guzman, 46, died Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. Mr. Guzman was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Guzman. Enrique is survived by three sons, Brandon Brady Guerra, Derrick Dean (Leanna) Guzman, Roberto Rico Guzman;...

Patrick M. Irwin

Patrick M. Irwin

Aug 16, 2014

PATRICK M. IRWIN SAN JUAN – Patrick M. Irwin, 72, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Minneapolis, he was raised in Delano, Minnesota. Mr. Irwin is survived by his wife, Lynn K. Irwin of San Juan; two sons, James Irwin of Lake Placid, Florida, David Irwin of Nichols, New York; one daughter, Rendena...

Pedro Basaldua

Pedro Basaldua

Aug 15, 2014

PEDRO BASALDUA, SR. PHARR - Pedro Basaldua, Sr. 83, died Friday, August 15, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Bishop, TX, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Basaldua is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Louisa Basaldua; parents, Fructuoso and Carmen Basaldua; sister-in-law, Hermila Basaldua; and a nephew, Fructuoso "TJ" Basaldua....

Esperanza Flores Paez

Esperanza Flores Paez

Aug 13, 2014

ESPERANZA FLORES PAEZ EDINBURG – Esperanza Flores Paez, 85, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Red Gate, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo Olivarez Paez; a son, Jose Luna; and a daughter, Sara Elia Ybarra. Ms. Paez is survived by six sons,...

Marjorie Maurine Bair Flanagan

Marjorie Maurine Bair Flanagan

Aug 13, 2014

MARJORIE MAURINE BAIR FLANAGAN EDINBURG - Marjorie Maurine Bair Flanagan, 82, went home to be with our Heavenly Father Wednesday, August 13, 2014, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Marjorie was born on December 10, 1931 in Edinburg. She is described by family and friends as loving, caring, compassionate, and always thinking of others before herself. In 1954...

Angelica Soto Villanueva

Angelica Soto Villanueva

Aug 12, 2014

ANGELICA SOTO VILLANUEVA EDINBURG – Angelica Soto Villanueva, 72, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Sefarina Soto; and four brothers. Angelica is survived by her husband, Zeferino Villanueva of Edinburg; five sons, Victor C. Villanueva, Jorge Villanueva, Omar (Yolanda) Villanueva, Anthony Villanueva, all of Edinburg, Zeferino (Ana)...

Martin Carranza

Martin Carranza

Aug 11, 2014

MARTIN CARRANZA EDINBURG - Martin Carranza, 51, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Bluffton, OH, Mr. Carranza had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Martin served in the US Army and the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Froylan and...

Simon Sifuentes

Simon Sifuentes

Aug 9, 2014

SIMON SIFUENTES BROWNSVILLE/PHARR — Simon Sifuentes, 102, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Born in Montemorelos, Mexico, he was formerly of Pharr and had lived in Brownsville since 2002. He was employed by Missouri Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Porfiria S. Sifuentes; a daughter, Dora Elizabeth...

Rosalinda "Cana" Rodriguez

Rosalinda "Cana" Rodriguez

Aug 7, 2014

ROSALINDA “CANA” RODRIGUEZ DONNA – Rosalinda “Cana” Rodriguez, 56, died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at her residence in Donna. Born in Bay City, TX, she had lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Leonila Ramos; two brothers, Benito Ramos, Jr. and Raul Ramos. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband,...

Maria Flores Gutierrez

Maria Flores Gutierrez

Jul 31, 2014

MARIA FLORES GUTIERREZ ALAMO – Maria Flores Gutierrez, 74, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, she had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Gutierrez is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Gutierrez; her parents Aurelio and Cecilia Flores; four brothers, Severo, Eustacio, Inocencio and Antonio Flores; and two sisters, Hortencia Medina...

Rogelio Arredondo Sr.

Rogelio Arredondo Sr.

Jul 31, 2014

ROGELIO ARREDONDO, SR. ALAMO — Rogelio Arredondo, Sr., died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in San Juan, he had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his brother, Domingo Arredondo, Jr. Mr. Arredondo is survived by his wife, Rosa Lopez Arredondo of Alamo; five children, Josie (Gabriel Herrera) Arredondo,...

Ramona M. Mora

Ramona M. Mora

Jul 31, 2014

RAMONA M. MORA EDINBURG - Ramona M. Mora, 81, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Mora had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto; children, Robert, Jr., Ramiro, and Jesus R. Ramona is survived by children, Juan (Micky), Xavier (Norma), Marta (Jaime), Jose (Hilda), and...

Amelia Gomez

Amelia Gomez

Jul 28, 2014

AMELIA GOMEZ ALAMO – Amelia Gomez, 84, died, Monday, July 28, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victoriano Gomez; her parents, Juan and Adelaida Sanchez; four siblings, Teresa Banuelos, Juanita Ramirez, Juventino Sanchez and Jose Sanchez. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her three children, Maria Imelda (David) Garza of Garland, TX, Juventino (Norma)...

Christopher Lee Wessling

Christopher Lee Wessling

Jul 27, 2014

CHRISTOPHER L. WESSLING MCALLEN – Christopher L. Wessling, 24, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Christopher is survived by his parents, Herbert and Ruth Wessling of San Juan; maternal grandparents, Jim and Joan Glassco of Wisconsin; paternal grandmother, Ruth B. Wessling...

Lydia Ramirez Leal

Lydia Ramirez Leal

Jul 26, 2014

LYDIA RAMIREZ LEAL PHARR — Lydia Ramirez Leal, 68, of Pharr, Texas, passed away gently on July 26, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital after a long struggle with kidney disease. Lydia was born in Pharr, Texas on November 1, 1945. She attended school in Pharr, Texas, and graduated from PSJA High School. After graduation she married Gilbert Leal and...

Linda Sue Hunter

Linda Sue Hunter

Jul 24, 2014

LINDA SUE HUNTER McALLEN – Linda Sue Hunter, 58, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Muncie, Indiana, she had lived in McAllen for 20 years and was a member of Alamo Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Eugene Smith. Mrs. Hunter is survived by her husband, Samuel S. Hunter,...

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