Obituaries
Saul Tijerina Garza
Dec 12, 2013
SAUL TIJERINA GARZA McALLEN – Saul Tijerina Garza, 60, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Raymondville, Mr. Garza had lived in McAllen most of his life. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Pan American University and was the owner of G & L Construction. He is survived by three sons, Saul Garza...
Lucile Mary Reed
Dec 12, 2013
LUCILE “LUCY” M. REED ALAMO- Lucile “Lucy” M. Reed, 89, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Bellevue, Michigan; she had lived in Alamo for 37 years and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Reed; a daughter, Sandra Kay; her parents Dean and Teresa...
Arturo Natividad
Dec 9, 2013
ARTURO NATIVIDAD EDINBURG - Arturo Natividad, 61, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Natividad had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Natividad. Arturo is survived by his wife, Herminia Natividad; a daughter, Daira Natividad; his mother, Socorro Natividad; five siblings, Horacio Natividad, Carlos Natividad, Juanita...
Marco Antonio "Mark" Flores
Dec 9, 2013
MARCO “MARK” ANTONIO FLORES PHARR – Marco “Mark” Antonio Flores, 35, died Monday, December 9, 2013, in Shallowater, Texas. Born in Edinburg, he had lived in Pharr all of his life. Mark was a hard working truck driver, as well as a great father, husband and son. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Mark is preceded...
Carlos Luis Ybarra Jr.
Dec 8, 2013
CARLOS LUIS YBARRA, JR. ALAMO – Carlos Luis Ybarra, Jr, 25, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, in Sugarland, Texas. Born in McAllen, Carlos had lived in Alamo all of life. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Enrique Ybarra. Carlos is survived by his parents, Carlos Luis and Hilda Ybarra Sr. of Alamo; a sister, Yuri Trevino of Alamo;...
Rosendo "Chendo" Salinas
Dec 8, 2013
ROSENDO “CHENDO” SALINAS MCALLEN – Rosendo “Chendo” Salinas, 67, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Laja, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Irma Gonzalez; five sons, Rosendo Javier (Veronica) Salinas, Eduardo Salinas, Ricardo (Sandra) Salinas, Humberto Salinas, and...
Bertha Garza
Dec 6, 2013
BERTHA GARZA EDINBURG - Bertha Garza, 40, died Friday, December 6, 2013 in Edinburg. Born in Memphis, TX, Ms. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Bertha was employed with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and worked at Wal-Mart for 18 years. Bertha was a hard working dedicated and selfless person, who always went out...
Raul Hernandez
Dec 4, 2013
RAUL HERNANDEZ SOUTH BEND, IN - Raul Hernandez, 63, was healed and went to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Raul was born in Brownsville, TX on August 14, 1950 to Guadalupe and Franscisca Hernandez. On May 3, 1999 he married the former Nancy Lewndowski in South Bend, IN. Before retiring in 2011,...
Gregoria Villanueva
Dec 3, 2013
GREGORIO VILLANUEVA PHARR – Gregorio Villanueva, 90, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Gregorio had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Ignacia Villanueva; three sisters, Rosa Cristan, Lucia Saldana and Santos Villanueva; a brother, Isidoro Castro. Mr. Villanueva is survived...
Ercilia Z. Garcia
Dec 3, 2013
ERCILIA Z. GARCIA PHARR- Ercilia Z. Garcia, 82, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at her residence in Pharr. She was born in Pharr and had lived there all of her life, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Garcia; a daughter, Elizabeth Margaret Garcia; and a brother,...
Raymundo "Masso" Perez
Dec 3, 2013
RAYMUNDO "MASSO" PEREZ EDINBURG - Raymundo S. Perez Sr., 82, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Raymundo was born in Alamo, Texas on July 24, 1931. He resided in Edinburg, Texas and was a loyal member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Raymundo was a true pillar to his community and a patron...
Gloria L. Rodriguez
Dec 2, 2013
GLORIA L. RODRIGUEZ SAN ANTONIO/MCALLEN - Gloria L. Rodriguez, 75, passed away peacefully Monday, December 2, 2013, at Sontera Care Center in San Antonio, TX. Mrs. Rodriguez was born on January 27, 1938 in Encino, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Rodriguez Jr.; a son Rolando Rodriguez; and her parents, Gustavo and Antonia Luna. Gloria is...
Jose "Chepo" Ledesma Jr.
Nov 30, 2013
JOSE “CHEPO” LEDESMA, JR. ALAMO — Jose “Chepo” Ledesma Jr., 68, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Ledesma had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Maria Ledesma; three sisters; and an aunt. Mr. Ledesma is survived by his wife,...
Guadalupe Renteria
Nov 30, 2013
GUADALUPE RENTERIA EDINBURG - Guadalupe Renteria, 65, died, Saturday, November 30, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Renteria was born in Alamo and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilberto and Ramona Renteria; a sister,Herminia Martinez; and a sister-in-law, Eva Renteria. Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Celia Renteria; three children,...
Alfonso Limon
Nov 29, 2013
ALFONSO LIMON He peleado la buena batalla, He acabado la carrera, He guardado la fe. Timoteo 4:7 PHARR – Alfonso Limon, 71, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in Pharr since 1984 and was a member of Centro Cristiano Libertad. He is preceded in death by a...
Plinio Emilio Garcia
Nov 29, 2013
PLINIO EMILIO GARCIA SAN JUAN – Plinio Emilio Garcia, 82, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by two children, Melissa Guzman and Arturo Garcia; his parents, Juan and Mercedes Garcia; and four sisters. Plinio is survived by his...
Cresencio Jasso
Nov 27, 2013
CRESENCIO JASSO EDINBURG - Cresencio Jasso, 82, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Jasso lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulalio and Apolonia Jasso; two brothers, Jose Angel Jasso and Jose C. Jasso....
Jesse Del Valle
Nov 26, 2013
JESSE DEL VALLE EDINBURG - Jesse Del Valle, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday November 26, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Delfina Del Valle; a sister, Eloisa (Charles) Castano; and a brother, Mike Del Valle. Jesse is survived by his wife, Carmen G. Del Valle of...
Francisca Cano Regalado
Nov 26, 2013
FRANCISCA CANO REGALADO PHARR - Francisca Cano Regalado, 95, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born at Jalpa De Canova Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Regalado had lived in Pharr most of her life, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Not a day will we forget you. In our hearts you’ll always be near. As we...
Robert Skloss
Nov 23, 2013
ROBERT A. SKLOSS McCOOK/EDINBURG — Robert A. Skloss, 69, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Skloss was born and raised in McCook. Robert took on the family tradition of farming. He was an innovative, progressive and imaginative farmer who at his peak farmed over 7000 acres in a single season. Robert grew many crops: sorghum,...