Obituaries

Martin Vivian Flores

Martin Vivian Flores

Jan 13, 2015

MARTIN VIVIAN FLORES EDINBURG — Martin Vivian Flores, 51, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in San Angelo, TX. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed working as a truck driver most of his life. His family was his pride and Joy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Oralia Flores; two brothers, Juan Jose and Gerardo Flores;...

Paula Moreno Esparza

Paula Moreno Esparza

Jan 12, 2015

PAULA MORENO ESPARZA EDINBURG - Paula Moreno Esparza, 87, departed this life to be with our Lord on Monday, January 12, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Esparza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Esparza; a son, Samuel Esparza; a daughter, Rita Esparza; and...

Alicia G. Garcia

Alicia G. Garcia

Jan 11, 2015

ALICIA G. GARCIA EDINBURG — Alicia G. Garcia, 82, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at her residence. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Maria Santos Garza. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Joe D. Garcia; three sons, Joe G. (Lupita G.) Garcia, Jesus (Toni...

Matthew Adam Zuniga

Matthew Adam Zuniga

Jan 10, 2015

MATTHEW ADAM ZUNIGA PHARR – Matthew Adam Zuniga, 20, died Saturday, January 10, 2015, in Pharr. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Pharr for the past eight years and was formerly of Edinburg. He is preceded death by his maternal grandmother, Maria Estella Lopez; and his paternal grandfather, Guadalupe Zuniga. Matthew is survived by his mother, Guadalupe Lopez of...

Jose Luis Alonzo

Jose Luis Alonzo

Jan 8, 2015

JOSE LUIS ALONZO SAN JUAN – Jose Luis Alonzo, 93, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at his residence. Born in San Benito, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Alonzo enjoyed building cabinets and all kinds of carpentry work. He retired from P-SJ-A ISD after 15 years of service and became a carpenter. He is preceded...

Josephine "Jody" Longoria

Josephine "Jody" Longoria

Jan 8, 2015

JOSEPHINE “JODY” LONGORIA EDINBURG – Josephine “Jody” Longoria, 58, was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after a courageous battle with leukemia. Mrs. Longoria was born in Edinburg and lived there most of her life. She attended Edinburg High School and graduated from Texas A&I University in Kingsville....

Amadeo "Chico" Martinez Sr.

Amadeo "Chico" Martinez Sr.

Jan 7, 2015

AMADEO “CHICO” MARTINEZ, PHARR – Amadeo "Chico" Martinez,Sr, 73, entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo he had lived there most of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Genoveva Martinez; his parents, Pablo and Leonor Martinez; and three siblings,...

Julian Ramos

Julian Ramos

Jan 7, 2015

JULIAN RAMOS SAN JUAN – Julian Ramos, 84, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Orange Grove, TX, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Noelia Ramos; a son, Rene Ramos; and his first wife, Ramona Ramos. Mr. Ramos is survived by...

Isidoro Ortega "Lolo" Garcia

Isidoro Ortega "Lolo" Garcia

Jan 5, 2015

ISIDORO "LOLO" ORTEGA GARCIA PHARR - Isidoro Ortega Garcia, 67, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Garcia was born in Pharr and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Elisa Garcia; a son, David Garcia; and his only brother, Jose Garcia. Isidoro is survived by...

Jesus "Chuy" Luna Dr.

Jesus "Chuy" Luna Dr.

Jan 5, 2015

DR. JESÚS “CHUY” LUNA EDINBURG, TX - Dr. Jesús “Chuy” Luna passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustavo Luna and Antonia Rodriguez Luna; and one sister Gloria Luna Rodriguez. He was Professor Emeritus of History at California State University, Fresno where he taught for over 30 years....

Alonzo V. Rodriguez

Alonzo V. Rodriguez

Jan 5, 2015

ALONZO V. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Alonzo V. Rodriguez, 72, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Alonzo was a proud US Navy Veteran who served overseas in Cuba. He was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, but most of all a strong man...

Connie Cameron

Connie Cameron

Jan 4, 2015

CONNIE CAMERON ALAMO – Connie Cameron, 60, died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Cameron. Mrs. Cameron is survived by her two sons, George Abel (Adrina Bett) Molina of Austin, TX, Adam Steve (Lili) Cameron of...

Rene Mora Lopez

Rene Mora Lopez

Jan 3, 2015

RENE MORA LOPEZ PHARR — Rene Mora Lopez, 71, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Ramon Lopez; one brother Samuel Lopez; two sisters, Ernestina Solis and Consuelo Leal. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Hortencia Solis Lopez of Pharr; four daughters, Yvonne (Guillermo)...

Angelica Valdez

Angelica Valdez

Jan 3, 2015

ANGELITA VALDEZ DONNA – Angelita Valdez, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at her residence in Donna. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reymundo Valdez; and a son, Carlos Valdez. Mrs. Valdez is survived by her sons, Reynaldo (Carmen) Valdez of Alamo, and Jose Luis Valdez of Donna; two daughters, Juanita (Vaughn) Cox, and Irma Luna both, of...

Clemente Cruz

Clemente Cruz

Jan 3, 2015

CLEMENTE CRUZ SAN JUAN – Clemente Cruz, 81, died Saturday, January 03, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Cruz was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eloida Cruz; his parents, Silvestre and Micaela Cruz; and a brother. Clemente is survived by 12 children, Antonio...

Jose Pedro Puga

Jose Pedro Puga

Jan 2, 2015

JOSE PEDRO PUGA PHARR – Jose Pedro Puga, 92, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Puga had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elvia Garza Puga; parents, Inocencio and Maria Galinda Puga; and two sisters, Isidra Guice and Alicia Garza. Jose...

Belen C. Perez

Belen C. Perez

Jan 2, 2015

BELEN C. PEREZ EDINBURG - Belen C. Perez, 84, went to be with our Heavenly Father, Friday, January 2, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Belen loved spending time with her family and they will always remember her for sharing delicious meals and homemade tortillas. When she wasn’t cooking, “Ama” as she was fondly called, liked to watch...

Jesse Ruiz Sr.

Jesse Ruiz Sr.

Jan 2, 2015

JESSE RUIZ SAN JUAN – Jesse Ruiz, 86, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Antonio, he had lived in San Juan for 30 years and was formerly of Berrien Springs, Michigan. Mr. Ruiz is survived by four children, Jesse Ruiz, of Pleasanton, TX, Jimmy Ruiz, of Selma, TX, Jerry Ruiz, of High...

Candelaria Barrera

Candelaria Barrera

Jan 2, 2015

CANDELARIA BARRERA SAN JUAN – Candelaria Barrera, 94, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Eduvijes Barrera; birth mother, Nieves Garza; mother who raised her, Dolores Barrera; brother, Victoriano Barrera; half-brother, Reynaldo Barrera; half-sisters,...

Isamael "Smiley" Reyna

Isamael "Smiley" Reyna

Jan 1, 2015

ISMAEL "SMILEY" REYNA EDINBURG - Ismael "Smiley" Reyna, 61, died Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Reyna was born in Lima, OH and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Israel G. Reyna; and a nephew, Edgar Flores. Ismael is survived by his wife, Nielda Reyna; his...