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Apolonio R. Montanez

Apolonio R. Montanez

Jun 27, 2014

APOLONIO R. MONTAÑEZ SAN JUAN — Apolonio R. Montañez, 91, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Amara Hospice Facility in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Montañez had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Francisca Colunga Montañez; a son, Juan Montañez; three daughters, Teresa Mendez, Rosa Elia Aguirre, Maria De La...

Maximo Alcover

Maximo Alcover

Jun 26, 2014

MAXIMO ALCOCER EDINBURG — Maximo Alcocer, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Alcocer had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by two children, Luis Alfredo Alcocer, Martha Alicia Alcocer; his parents, Luis and Zenaida Alcocer; and two brothers, Arturo Alcocer,...

Julio Campos

Julio Campos

Jun 25, 2014

JULIO CAMPOS EDINBURG - Julio Campos, 71, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Campos had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Julio was the first of his family to take the journey to the United States. At the age of 25 he became a house painter and worked for many public servants in Edinburg....

Maria Ines Trejo Hernandez

Maria Ines Trejo Hernandez

Jun 24, 2014

SISTER MARIA INES TREJO HERNANDEZ ALAMO — Sister Maria Ines Trejo Hernandez, 92, died Monday, June 24, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Sister Maria shared her life as a missionary to service God. Many of her contributions to the Lord included providing moral support to unwed mothers, under the direction of the Dioceses of Los Angeles, CA....

Criselia "Lucy" Balli

Criselia "Lucy" Balli

Jun 23, 2014

CRISELIA “LUCY” BALLI PHARR — Criselia “Lucy” Balli, 77, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. Born on February 12, 1937 in Rio Grande City, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo Gonzalez and Juanita Rivera. Mrs. Balli is survived by her husband of 59...

Victor Hernandez

Victor Hernandez

Jun 22, 2014

VICTOR HERNANDEZ McAllen — Victor Hernandez, 60, died Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Victor lived in Toledo, Ohio for most of his childhood and teenage years where he attended Macomber Whitney High School. There Victor won several art contests and his interest in becoming an architect piqued. Moving back to Pharr, Texas, Victor attended and graduated from...

Erasmo Rosales

Erasmo Rosales

Jun 19, 2014

ERASMO ROSALES PHARR — Erasmo Rosales, 84, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Escobares, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a Veteran of U.S. Army, serving during World War II, a member of Woodmen of the World and owner of Rio Auto Sales in San Juan. Mr. Rosales is preceded...

Francisco Ramirez

Francisco Ramirez

Jun 18, 2014

FRANCISCO RAMIREZ EDINBURG - Francisco Ramirez, 87, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ramirez had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Cruz Ramriez. Francisco is survived by his wife, Esperanza Ramirez of Edinburg; nine children, Jaime Ramirez, Elva (Robert) Aguilar, both...

Tomasa Arce Ruiz

Tomasa Arce Ruiz

Jun 15, 2014

TOMASA ARCE RUIZ EDINBURG - Tomasa Arce Ruiz, 79, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Edinburg, Miss Ruiz had lived there all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Isabel Ruiz; three brothers, Rene, Genaro and Juan Ruiz; and...

Antonia G. Flores

Antonia G. Flores

Jun 12, 2014

ANTONIA G. FLORES McALLEN – Antonia G. Flores, 94, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in McAllen, she lived in McAllen most of her life. Mrs. Flores was a member of the Archicofradia at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Jesus Flores; three children,...

Jose Reyes

Jose Reyes

Jun 11, 2014

JOSE REYES ALAMO – Jose Reyes, 91, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He enjoyed the western life, and had a passion for horses and guns. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Reyes is preceded in death by his parents, Faustino and Joaquina Reyes....

Eleazar "Charlie" Flores Sr.

Eleazar "Charlie" Flores Sr.

Jun 11, 2014

ELEAZAR "CHARLIE" FLORES, SR. Eleazar "Charlie" Flores, Sr., 94, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his home. "Charlie" was born on February 26, 1920 and lived in Edinburg his whole life. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1939 and attended Pan American College. Mr. Flores served in the Army during World War II. Upon his return to his home...

Belen Rutledge

Belen Rutledge

Jun 10, 2014

BELEN RUTLEDGE PHARR – Belen Rutledge, 101, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Rutledge; parents, Praxedis and Luciana Rios; a daughter, Carmen Schreves; four brothers, Pedro, Praxedis, Manuel and Francisco Rios; two sisters, Manuela Gonzalez,...

Gloria P. Sauceda

Gloria P. Sauceda

Jun 9, 2014

GLORIA P. SAUCEDA PHARR – Gloria P. Sauceda, 70, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Pharr, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Sauceda. Mrs. Sauceda is survived by her three children, Rudy (Norma) Sauceda of McAllen, Melissa Cantu of Pharr, and Rolando (Rosalinda)...

Gregorio Ruiz

Gregorio Ruiz

Jun 8, 2014

GREGORIO RUIZ PHARR – Gregorio Ruiz, 40, died Sunday, June 08, 2014, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Ruiz is preceded in death by his father, Andres Ruiz; and a sister Zulema Ruiz. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Ontiveros; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Donava; and a stepson Heriberto (Maria) Ontiveros Jr., all of Pharr; mother, Petra Ruiz; two...

Pedro Tijerina Jr.

Pedro Tijerina Jr.

Jun 5, 2014

PEDRO TIJERINA, JR. PHARR - Pedro Tijerina, Jr., 85, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Tijerina was born in Edinburg and had lived in Pharr most of his life. Pedro was one of the original South Texas Cowboys born at Las Colimitas Ranch north of Edinburg. His door was always open to friends and family....

Florencia "Memo" Davila

Florencia "Memo" Davila

Jun 5, 2014

FLORENCIA "MEMO" DAVILA HARGILL - Florencia "Memo" Davila, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her residence in Hargill. Mrs. Davila was born in Edinburg and had lived in Hargill all of her life. She was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Hargill. Florencia is preceded in death by her husband,...

Gustavo J. Gonzalez

Gustavo J. Gonzalez

Jun 4, 2014

GUSTAVO J. GONZALEZ MCALLEN - Gustavo J. Gonzalez, 53, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Gustavo had lived in McAllen for 20 years. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. Mr. Gonzalez started his federal career with the United States Border Patrol in November 1985 with session 179 in McAllen,...

Adan Salinas

Adan Salinas

Jun 4, 2014

ADAN SALINAS EDINBURG - Adan Salinas, 87, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Salinas; his parents, Jose and Petra Salinas; a brother, Moises Salinas; and a sister, Oralia Garza. Adan is survived by five children, Adan George...

Francisco "Manito" Sandoval

Francisco "Manito" Sandoval

Jun 3, 2014

FRANCISCO “MANITO” SANDOVAL ALAMO — Francisco “Manito” Sandoval, 94, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. He was born in Lyford, Texas and had lived in Alamo most of his life. Francisco was a devoted business man and beloved brother, father and friend. He was known in the community as the owner of Sandoval's Used Cars. Even...

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