Obituaries
Ernesto Moreno
Mar 15, 2015
ERNESTO MORENO PHARR — Ernesto Moreno, 73, falleció este domingo, 15 de marzo del 2015 en su residencia en Pharr. Ernesto nació en Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, México donde vivió su infancia. Siendo un adolecente Ernesto llego a Reynosa, Tamps. México, trabajo como mayordomo de construcción durante toda su vida. Hace 11 años Ernesto se reubicó a Pharr, TX donde...
Vladimir "Güero" Barreiro
Mar 11, 2015
SAN JUAN – Vladimir “Güero” Barreiro, 70, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, he had lived in San Juan for 41 years and previously in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tirso and Trinindad Barreiro; three brothers, Rene, Rogelio and Ruben Barreiro. Mr. Barreiro is survived by his wife, Ernestina...
Marcos Rodriguez
Mar 10, 2015
MARCOS RODRIGUEZ SAN JUAN – Marcos Rodriguez, 40, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lorenza Contreras; and paternal grandmother, Eugenia Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his two children, Marcos Rodriguez, Jr., Brianna Monique Rodriguez, both of Kingsville; parents, Janie Rodriguez of San Juan, Domingo Rodriguez...
Zenaido Salinas Garcia
Mar 10, 2015
ZENAIDO SALINAS GARCIA EDINBURG - Zenaido Salinas Garcia, 86, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Pax Villa Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. Born in El Barrio Los Aldamas, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He enjoyed gardening and seeing new life of the Earth. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elva Salinas;...
Jose Cruz Pineda Sr.
Mar 9, 2015
JOSE CRUZ PINEDA SAN JUAN - Jose Cruz Pineda Sr., husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother was called home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is now rejoicing with the love of his life, his wife, Senaida Pineda. They were married 53 years before her passing in 2009. Mr....
Reynaldo Cantu
Mar 7, 2015
REYNALDO R. CANTU SAN JUAN - Reynaldo R. Cantu, 66, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. Born in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in San Juan for 14 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Maria...
Alicia Garza Huerta
Mar 6, 2015
ALICIA GARZA HUERTA EDINBURG/AUSTIN – Alicia Garza Huerta, 70, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. Mrs. Huerta was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of her life. She graduated from Pan American College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She began her career at the Little Red School House and worked as...
Lorenza D. Moralez
Mar 5, 2015
LORENZA D. MORALEZ LA BLANCA - Lorenza D. Moralez, 83, died Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Windsor- Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, MX, Ms. Moralez had lived in La Blanca most of her life. She was a caring mother and loved her Chihuahuas. She is preceded in death by three children, Teresita...
Larry G. Stanfill
Mar 3, 2015
LARRY G. STANFILL EDINBURG - Larry G. Stanfill, 69, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Green County, AR, Mr. Stanfill had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a farmer and rancher in Edinburg for many years. Larry loved his children dearly as well as his grandson, Ben. He is preceded in...
Mary Alicia Perez
Mar 2, 2015
MARY ALICIA PEREZ McALLEN - Mary Alicia Perez, 44, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Baytown, she had lived in McAllen most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Manuel and Manuela Ortiz; aunt and uncle, Alejandrina...
Josefina Elizondo Gonzalez
Mar 2, 2015
JOSEFINA ELIZONDO GONZÁLEZ EDINBURG – Josefina Elizondo González, 88, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Kennedy, TX, Mrs. González lived in Edinburg since 1982 and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Faysville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Artemio González; a son, Gorgonio González; three brothers, Roberto Elizondo, Luis...
Gloria Gonzalez
Mar 1, 2015
GLORIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Gloria Gonzalez, 68, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Gonzalez was an educator who enjoyed teaching and always caring for all of her students. She was a constant source of inspiration for her sons, family,...
Daniel Garza
Feb 28, 2015
DANIEL GARZA SAN JUAN — Daniel Garza, 38, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Daniel lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Cristina Gonzalez; paternal grandparents, Ignacio Garza and Carolina De La Rosa Garza. He is survived by his...
Maria L. Garza
Feb 25, 2015
ALAMO — Maria L. Garza, 91, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Senior Care in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Garza had lived there all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Garza; two sons, Salvador Garza Jr. and Eddie Garza; parents, Guadalupe and Ponciano Lopez; two sisters, Virginia Rendon and Eulalia Quiroz. Maria is survived...
Flavia Garcia
Feb 25, 2015
FLAVIA GARCIA EDINBURG – God called an angel on Earth to join him and her departed ones in heaven on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Flavia Garcia was born in Ciudad Mier, Tamps., MX on March 10, 1924 to Andres and Julianita Garcia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cornelio Garcia; a...
Linus J. Herrman
Feb 24, 2015
LINUS J. HERRMAN ALAMO – Linus J. Herrman, 78, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a chapel service at 1 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Interment will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission....
Maria Luisa Contreras Sanchez
Feb 22, 2015
MARIA LUISA CONTRERAS SANCHEZ PHARR — On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Maria Luisa Contreras Sanchez, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family to be with the Lord. Maria Luisa was born on November 24, 1923 to a Pharr pioneer family. She was the youngest of the Contreras family and was affectionately known as ‘Bebe’. Maria Luisa was a...
Alberto Sosa
Feb 19, 2015
ALBERTO SOSA EDINBURG - Alberto Sosa, 68, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Sosa was born in Pharr and had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by a brother, Alvedro Sosa. Alberto is survived by seven siblings, Guadalupe Sosa, Julia Sosa, Juan Sosa, Pedro Sosa, Abelardo Sosa, Nellie Gutierrez,...
Joe Humberto Perez
Feb 19, 2015
JOE HUMBERTO PEREZ SAN MANUEL – Joe Humberto Perez, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Joe was born on January 23, 1949 in Los Angeles Ranch and lived in San Manuel all of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 1, 1970 to October 8, 1973. Joe was...
Noe Castillo Sr.
Feb 17, 2015
NOE CASTILLO, SR. ALAMO – Noe Castillo, Sr., 61, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Ambrocio Castillo. Mr. Castillo is survived by his wife, Juanita Castillo; five children, Debbie (Carlos) Sanchez, Diane (Fernando) Soto, Laurie (Cundo) Resendiz, Lisa (Silverio) Casiano, Noe (Darlene) Castillo Jr.; 13 grandchildren;...