Obituaries
Julia Ann Champion
Apr 14, 2014
JULIA ANN CHAMPION EDINBURG - Julia Champion, 88, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 14, 2014, at Southwest General Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Born in Palacios, TX, Mrs. Champion had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Champion, Jr.; a son, Alexander Champion, III; a daughter, Karen Elizabeth...
Juana L. Trevino
Apr 14, 2014
JUANA L. TREVINO ALAMO – Juana L. Trevino, 95, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehab Center in McAllen. Born in San Fernando, Tamaulipas Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Trevino; three brothers, Zeferino Lopez, Jesus Lopez, Francisco Lopez; two sisters, Catalina Lopez, and...
Jaun Raul Chavez
Apr 14, 2014
JUAN RAUL CHAVEZ EDINBURG - Juan Raul Chavez, 37, died Monday, April 14, 2014 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Raul was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and had lived in Pasadena, CA and Edinburg, TX. He is survived by a son, Dominick Chavez of Michigan; his mother, Rosario Jimenez Frayre of Pasadena, CA; his father Miguel Angel Chavez of Edinburg; six...
Severino J. Balansag Sr.
Apr 14, 2014
SEVERINO J. BALANSAG, SR. EDINBURG - Severino J. Balansag, Sr., 91, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Senior Care of Edinburg. Mr. Balansag had lived in the Philippines most of his life, and lived in Edinburg for the last 13 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Z. Balansag; his parents, Ignacio and Gregoria Balansag; two brothers,...
Juan Allfaro
Apr 14, 2014
JUAN ALFARO MCALLEN - Juan Alfaro, 81, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Alfaro had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Alejandra G. Alfaro of McAllen; four daughters, Monica Alfaro, Patricia Alfaro, Marisela Alfaro, Maria Alejandra Alfaro, all of McAllen; seven grandchildren, Camerina Tienda, Monica Tienda, Maricela Tienda,...
Robert "Bobby" Thomas
Apr 11, 2014
ROBERT "BOBBY" THOMAS EDINBURG - Robert "Bobby" Thomas, 82, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Thomas was born in Mercedes and had lived in Edinburg most if his life. Bob's greatest joy was his immediate and extended family. His true calling, however, was interacting with strangers and entertaining them with his stories and his jokes. Although...
Jesus Guerrero Iii
Apr 10, 2014
JESUS "El Torito" GUERRERO, III EDINBURG - Jesus "El Torito" Guerrero, III, 29, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Jesus had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Lynette Guerrero; and paternal grandfather, Jesus Guerrero, Sr. Jesus is survived by his...
Annette I. Pray
Apr 9, 2014
ANNETTE I. PRAY ALAMO – Annette I. Pray, 52, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Sharon Wurm; and a sister, Patricia McEachern. Annette is survived by her husband, Phillip Pray...
Ruben C. Martinez
Apr 9, 2014
RUBEN C. MARTINEZ ALAMO – Ruben C. Martinez, 80, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cristobal and Nicolasa Martinez; four sisters, Julia Torres, Herminia Castro, Rafaela Singleterry, and Santos Arriaga; a brother, Pedro Martinez....
Jose "Benny" Martinez
Apr 9, 2014
JOSE BENITO “BENNY” MARTINEZ McALLEN — Our father, Jose Benito “Benny” Martinez, has gone to be with the inspiration that governed his own life, Wednesday April 9, 2014, at Life Care North in McAllen. Our Heavenly Father who loves all his children more than they could possibly know and gives them what they need to feel safe and valuable. As...
Anacleto Salinas "El Vampiro" Reyna
Apr 8, 2014
ANACLETO "EL VAMPIRO" SALINAS REYNA EDINBURG - Anacleto "El Vampiro" Salinas Reyna, 73, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delia T. Salinas; a son, Anacleto Salinas, Jr.; and his parents, Felipe Salinas and Rosario Reyna. Anacleto is survived...
Arturo J. Gonzalez
Apr 8, 2014
ARTURO J. GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Arturo J. Gonzalez, 58, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg for 26 years. He was a member of Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Faysville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guillermo and Aurora Gonzalez. Arturo is survived by his loving wife of...
Elias Moreno
Apr 7, 2014
ELIAS MORENO SAN JUAN – Elias Moreno, 41, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Elias had lived in Pharr most of his life with the last five years in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father Demetrio Moreno. Elias is survived by his wife, Leticia Moreno of...
Antonio De La Rosa
Apr 5, 2014
ANTONIO DE LA ROSA PHARR — Antonio De La Rosa, 77, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. De La Rosa had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anselmo and Trinidad De La Rosa; two brothers; and a sister. Antonio is survived by his wife, Elena De La...
Virginia "Kina" Perez
Apr 4, 2014
VIRGINIA "KINA" PEREZ EDINBURG — Virginia "Kina" Perez, 84, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital - North in McAllen. Mrs. Perez is preceded in death by her husband, Arnoldo "PeeWee" Perez, Sr.; and an adored grandson, Sean Jay Perez. She is survived by her four sons, Arnoldo (Dee) Perez, Jr., Aaron Ronald Perez, Ahren Donald Perez, Joe...
Isauro Lopez
Apr 2, 2014
ISAURO LOPEZ EDINBURG - Isauro Lopez, 67, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Lopez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Maria Lopez; and a sister, Esperanza Flores. Isauro is survived by his wife, Adela Lopez of Edinburg;...
Israel Romeo Garza
Mar 29, 2014
ISRAEL ROMEO GARZA LINN - Israel Romeo Garza, 75, died Saturday, March 29, 2014. Born in Anzaldua, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Garza had lived in Linn most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Praxedis and Narcisa Garza; and a sister, Oralia Cantu. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Garza, of Linn; four children,...
Felisa Rodriguez Shwnee
Mar 28, 2014
FELISA RODRIGUEZ SHAWNEE EDINBURG - Felisa Rodriguez Shawnee, 88, died Friday, March 28, 2014, in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Shawnee had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Demetrio Cano; her second husband, Ray Shawnee; a daughter, Maria Eugenia Cano; a grandson, Edward Cano; a sister, Enriqueta Rodriguez; and three...
Mario S. Martinez
Mar 26, 2014
MARIO S. MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Mario S. Martinez, 87, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. He was a US Army Veteran and served with the 3333rd Transportation Corps in Fort Benning, Georgia during the World War II Era. Mario is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Martinez; a son, Mario Alberto Martinez;...
Lilia A. Salinas
Mar 23, 2014
LILIA A. SALINAS PHARR – Lilia A. Salinas, 69, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her brother, Socorro Flores; and her grandson, Edward Sepulveda. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her husband, Santana Salinas; six children, Mary Martinez, Santana Humberto Salinas, Juan Salinas, David Salinas, all of Pharr, Enrique Salinas and...