Obituaries
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,...
Celia H. Trevino
Jul 22, 2014
CELIA H. TREVIÑO EDINBURG – Celia H. Treviño, 66, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Tabasco, Zacatecas, Mexico, she had lived in Donna most of her life. Mrs. Treviño is preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Treviño Sr; parents, Tomas and Ramona Hernandez; and a brother,...
John Ramirez
Jul 22, 2014
JOHN RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – John Ramirez, 53, died, Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Ramirez; and a sister, Margaret Garza. John is survived by his wife, Gloria Ramirez of San Juan; a son, JJ (Annie) Ramirez of San Antonio; a daughter, Cassandra Ramirez of San Juan;...
Hector Trevino
Jul 20, 2014
HECTOR TREVINO SAN JUAN – Hector Trevino was born on July 24, 1924, in Rayones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in San Juan, Texas all of his adult life. Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer on February 11, 2014, he was seen by Dr. Nelson Mata and other physicians from Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. He received home services from...
Mariana Colon Guerra
Jul 17, 2014
MARIANA COLÓN GUERRA CLAYTON, NC — Mariana Colón Guerra, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2014 at the age of 83 in Clayton, North Carolina. One of thirteen children, she was born on April 20, 1931 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to Tomas Colón and Bernarda Rivera Colón, where her father was an evangelical Christian...
Norma Cobb
Jul 16, 2014
NORMA COBB PHARR – Norma Cobb, 83, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Life Care South Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pharr, she had lived in Indiana many years. Mrs. Cobb is a P-SJ-A graduate, who studied photography at Sam Houston State Teachers College, which now is Sam Houston University. She also graduated from McAllen Municipal Hospital X-Ray School as...
J Santana Salinas
Jul 14, 2014
J. SANTANA SALINAS PHARR – J. Santana Salinas, 72, died Monday, July 14, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lilia Salinas; a daughter, San Juanita Salinas; his parents, Apolonio Salinas and Maria Martinez; and four siblings. Mr. Santana is survived by six children, Maria Guadalupe Martinez, Santana Humberto Salinas, Juan...
Crescencio "Chris" Rocha Jr.
Jul 14, 2014
CRESCENCIO "CHRIS" ROCHA, JR. EDINBURG - Crescencio "Chris" Rocha Jr., 74, died Monday, July 14, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in La Reforma, Mr. Rocha had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired store manager of Montgomery Ward. Chris is preceded in death by his...
Maria Luisa Garcia
Jul 13, 2014
MARIA LUISA GARCIA ALAMO – Maria Luisa Garcia, 79, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo since 1965. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Orlando Garcia. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Reynaldo Garcia of Alamo; four children, Ricardo Garcia of Goodyear, AZ, Delia Martinez,...
Julia A. Munoz
Jul 12, 2014
JULIA A. MUÑOZ EDINBURG - Julia A. Muñoz, 87, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born at Jose Maria Ranch, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was the last surviving member of the Anzaldua Family of 12. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...
Arturo Campos
Jul 10, 2014
ARTURO CAMPOS PHARR — Arturo Campos, 62, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Bastrop, TX. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Antonio Campos; and a brother, Samuel Campos. Mr. Campos is survived by his three children, Veronica Campos of Pharr, Antonio (Irma) Campos of San Juan,...
Lilia V. Jacinto
Jul 10, 2014
LILIA V. JACINTO McALLEN – Lilia V. Jacinto, 90, entered eternal rest Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, she had lived in McAllen for 23 years and was formerly of Elsa. Mrs. Jacinto was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her...
Carlos Zamora
Jul 8, 2014
CARLOS ZAMORA SAN JUAN – Carlos Zamora, 80, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his son, Fernando Zamora. Mr. Zamora is survived by his wife, Maria De Jesus Zamora of San Juan; two sons, Carlos (Norma) Zamora of Elsa and Joseph Anthony (Erika) Zamora of Pharr; two daughters, Blanca...
Adela Vasquez
Jul 7, 2014
ADELA VASQUEZ SAN JUAN – Adela Vasquez, 85, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by a sister, Juana Maria Martinez de Hernandez; her parents, Rafael and Juana Martinez. Mrs. Vasquez is survived by her husband, Ovidio Vasquez; eight children, Rodrigo Vasquez, Maria C. Bravo, Gilberto Vasquez, Rosalva Villanueva, Jose Ovidio...
Humberto Garcia
Jul 6, 2014
HUMBERTO GARCIA EDINBURG – Humberto Garcia, 68, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Humberto was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during The Vietnam War. He retired to Edinburg in 1990. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Karen Garcia, of Edinburg; four children, Martin...
Imelda Contreras
Jul 4, 2014
IMELDA CONTRERAS ALAMO – Imelda Contreras, 40, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at Life Care South in McAllen. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. Imelda is survived by her mother, Maria Contreras of Alamo; eight siblings, Lino (Mari) Contreras, Isabel Fuentes, both of Mission; Elena Contreras, Delia Mc Donald, Eva (Joe) Mendoza, Jesus Contreras,...
Santos P. Salinas
Jul 4, 2014
SANTOS P. SALINAS SAN JUAN – Santos P. Salinas, 93, died Friday July 4, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born to Presiliano and Rafaela Salinas in Alamo, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Salinas was a US Army veteran who served during World War II. He served as Chief of Police and Municipal...
Tarquino Lopez
Jul 3, 2014
TARQUINO LOPEZ MISSION - Tarquino Lopez, 75, passed away July 3, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Lopez was born in San Isidro, TX and had lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Jose and Leonor Lopez. Tarquino is survived by seven children, Tarquino (Judy) Lopez of Westville, OK, Rosa Linda...
Rosalva V. "Cha-Cha" Hernandez
Jul 1, 2014
ROSALVA “CHA-CHA” V. HERNANDEZ EDINBURG –Rosalva “Cha-Cha” V. Hernandez, 76 died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Runge, TX Rosalva lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Rebecca Villarreal; and two brothers, Reynaldo Villarreal and Ricardo Villarreal. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband, Gilberto...
Maria Felicitas "Fela" Cazares
Jun 30, 2014
MARIA FELICITAS "FELA" CAZARES EDINBURG - Maria Felicitas "Fela" Cazares, 82, died Monday, June 30, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Fela had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a brother, Cipriano Martinez. Mrs. Cazares is survived by her husband, Heriberto...