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Guadalupe Cavazos

Guadalupe Cavazos

May 13, 2013

GUADALUPE CAVAZOS PHARR - Guadalupe Cavazos, 87, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Cavazos was born in Mexico and had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rangel V. Cavazos, Sr.; her parents, Jose and Altagracia Valdez; a brother; and three sisters. Mrs. Cavazos is survived by ten...

Pedro Cano

Pedro Cano

May 12, 2013

PEDRO CANO EDINBURG — Pedro Cano, 73, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Robstown, TX, Mr. Cano had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Arturo Cano. Pedro is survived by his wife, Elvia Cano of Edinburg; nine children, Maria Luisa (Rodolfo) Cano Garza, Pedro (Nora...

Jesus Concepcion "Jesse" Perez Jr.

Jesus Concepcion "Jesse" Perez Jr.

May 7, 2013

JESUS "JESSE" CONCEPCION PEREZ, JR. EDINBURG - Jesus "Jesse" Concepcion Perez, Jr., 54, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Port Mansfield. Mr. Perez was born in McAllen and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working. Jesse is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Concepcion Perez, Sr.; and a nephew, Carlos "CJ" Javier...

Frank Lawrence

Frank Lawrence

May 6, 2013

EDINBURG — Frank Lawrence, 63, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Lawrence was born in Silver City, Iowa. He was a veteran of the US Marines having served during the Vietnam War. Frank received two Crosses of Gallantry's Medals, a Meritorious Unit Citation, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Vietnam Service Medal with two...

Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Garcia

Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Garcia

May 5, 2013

Elizabeth M. Garcia McAllen - On Sunday, May 5, 2013, we lost a dear friend, Elizabeth “Lisa” M. Garcia. Lisa was warm, caring, and a treasure to many. She is preceded in death by her father, Lorenzo Garcia. Lisa is survived by her mother, Ercilia Garcia, of Pharr; a brother, Javier (Connie) Garcia, of Houston; her companion, Gary C. Hughes,...

Flavio Florez Sr.

Flavio Florez Sr.

May 3, 2013

FLAVIO FLOREZ, SR. EDINBURG - Flavio Florez Sr., 70, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lopeno, Texas and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Teresa L. Florez. Flavio Florez Sr. is survived by his wife, Maria D. Florez, of Edinburg;...

John Valdez

John Valdez

May 2, 2013

JOHN VALDEZ McALLEN - John Valdez, 56, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Valdez went to school in Chicago, Illinois and met the love of his life in Houston, Texas. They then pastored churches in Round Rock, Texas and Bossier City, Louisiana. John's passion was praising the Lord through worship. He is preceded in death by...

Eugenio Rene Calvillo

Eugenio Rene Calvillo

Apr 29, 2013

EUGENIO RENE CALVILLO EDINBURG - Eugenio Rene Calvillo, 57, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. He is survived by four children, Geena Calvillo of Edinburg, David Calvillo of Pharr, Daniel Calvillo and Eugenio Calvillo of McAllen; four grandchildren, Kristyn Calvillo, Ayden Calvillo, Gabriella Gomez, and Dylan Calvillo; six sisters, Elodia De La Garza, Estela Saenz, Eva...

Virginia Ann Romero Robles

Virginia Ann Romero Robles

Apr 29, 2013

VIRGINIA ANN ROMERO ROBLES PHARR - Virginia Ann Romero Robles, 69, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in Canon City, Colorado, Ms. Robles had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Nora Romero. Ms. Robles is survived by three children, Joel Lee (Doris) Robles, of...

Rosalinda "Linda" Vazaldua

Rosalinda "Linda" Vazaldua

Apr 27, 2013

ROSALINDA “LINDA” VAZALDUA SAN JUAN – Rosalinda Vazaldua, 58, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Rosalinda was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Moises Vazaldua; and her parents, Gilbert and Josefina Alaniz. Rosalinda is survived by four children, Moy...

Raquel "Kelly" Galvan

Raquel "Kelly" Galvan

Apr 26, 2013

RAQUEL "KELLY" GALVAN EDINBURG - Raquel "Kelly" Galvan, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 26, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Ms. Galvan was born in Harlingen and had lived in Edinburg for the past four years. Raquel was a woman of great faith, strength and courage, who devoted her life to her...

Celmencia E. Vallejo

Celmencia E. Vallejo

Apr 26, 2013

SAN JUAN – Clemencia E. Vallejo, 76, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Ms. Vallejo was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Clemente Eliserio; and three sisters. Clemencia is survived by 12 children, Gonzalo (Norma) Vallejo, Juan (Ana)...

Andrew D. Basaldua

Andrew D. Basaldua

Apr 25, 2013

ANDREW D. BASALDUA SAN JUAN – Andrew D. Basaldua, 20, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his residence in Donna. Andrew was born in McAllen and had lived in Donna for the past seven years. He is survived by his parents, Joe Lee and Monica Elizabeth Gonzalez; three brothers, Ricardo Ramirez, Jr., Joe Lee Gonzalez, Jr., Joe Robert Gonzalez; four...

Salvador Garza Jr.

Salvador Garza Jr.

Apr 25, 2013

SALVADOR GARZA, JR. PHARR – Salvador Garza, Jr., 68, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Alamo, Texas, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Salvador Garza, Sr.; and a brother, Eduardo “Eddie” Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife,...

Juan B. Guerrero

Juan B. Guerrero

Apr 22, 2013

JUAN “LA MULA “ GUERRERO ALAMO – Juan “La Mula” Guerrero, 84, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, he had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Candelaria Guerrero, his parents, Alberto and Juanita Guerrero, a sister, Agustina Chavez; three brothers, Seferino, Jesus...

Rita V. Vasquez

Rita V. Vasquez

Apr 19, 2013

RITA V. VASQUEZ DONNA — Rita V. Vasquez, 86, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at her residence in Donna. Ms. Vasquez was born in Runge, Texas and had lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Edward Gonzales; and her twin sister, Julia Barrios. Ms. Vasquez is survived by five children, Lala...

Melinda Yvonne Ramirez

Melinda Yvonne Ramirez

Apr 18, 2013

MELINDA YVONNE RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Melinda Yvonne Ramirez, 46, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, she had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was employed by PSJA ISD as a special education teacher for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ramirez....

Maria N. Romero

Maria N. Romero

Apr 16, 2013

MARIA N. ROMERO SAN JUAN - Maria N. Romero, 64, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Romero was a lifelong resident of San Juan and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She was employed by PSJA ISD Food Service Department until her retirement in 2007 from Carman Elementary. She is preceded...

Marcelina "Ma Chelina" Villanueva

Marcelina "Ma Chelina" Villanueva

Apr 16, 2013

MARCELINA “MA CHELINA” VILLANUEVA SAN JUAN – Marcelina “Ma Chelina” Villanueva, 84, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Villanueva was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in San Juan all of her adult life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Magdaleno Villanueva, who died in 1973. Mrs. Villanueva is...

Estella Falcon Zapata

Estella Falcon Zapata

Apr 15, 2013

ESTELLA FALCON ZAPATA EDINBURG - Estella Falcon Zapata went to meet our Savior on Monday, April 15, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg at the age of 83. Estella was born in Beeville, TX on August 26, 1929. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Guadalupanas for many years. Mrs. Zapata is preceded in...

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