Obituaries
Esperanza Martinez
Oct 24, 2013
ESPERANZA MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Esperanza Martinez, 63, died Thursday, October 24, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Born December 9, 1949 in San Jose De Raices, Mexico, Mrs. Martinez had lived in San Juan most of her life. Esperanza was a member of Liberty Temple Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Isabel...
Berta Saenz
Oct 21, 2013
BERTA SAENZ EDINGURG- Berta Saenz, 74, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Saenz had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Didaco and Rafaela Villarreal; seven siblings, Zeferino Villarreal, Felix Garza, Pancho Garza, Roberto Villarreal, Reymundo Garza, Paula Hernandez and Gregoria Davila. Berta is survived by her...
Manuel Gutierrez
Oct 21, 2013
MANUEL GUTIERREZ MISSION — Manuel Gutierrez, 85, born September 11, 1928 in Romita, Guanajuaro, Mexico, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 21, 2013. He lived in Mission, TX for the majority of his life; was self-employed as a bricklayer in the Rio Grande Valley and the surrounding area, as well as a seasonal farm worker. He is preceded in death...
Adela E. Martinez
Oct 19, 2013
ADELA E. MARTINEZ ALAMO – Adela E. Martinez, 93, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Martinez had lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Martinez; her parents, Fortunato and Soledad Escobedo; and five siblings, Consuelo...
Juan Jose Ramirez
Oct 18, 2013
JUAN JOSE RAMIREZ MISSION - Juan Jose Ramirez, 71, died Friday, October 18, 2013, at his residence in Mission. Born in Cotulla, Tx, Mr. Ramirez had lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melecio and Manuela Ramirez. Juan is survived by two children, Rodolfo Ramirez, Sr. of Cotulla, TX, Rebecca Ramirez Garcia...
Isidora "Dora" Garcia
Oct 18, 2013
ISIDORA “DORA” GARCIA PHARR — Isidora “Dora” Garcia, 75, died Friday, October 18, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Dora was born April 4, 1938 in San Juan, and lived in Pharr for 57 years. She was an active member of the choir for St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr for many years. Mrs. Garcia is preceded in death by...
Concepcion Alaniz
Oct 17, 2013
CONCEPCIÓN ALANIZ EDINBURG - Concepción Alaniz, 95, entered into the glory of her eternal life Thursday, October 17, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Alaniz was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico on December 8, 1917 and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Her passion was cooking, caring for her plants, and above...
Gregoria Villanueva
Oct 16, 2013
GREGORIA VILLANUEVA DONNA — Gregoria Villanueva, 78, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at her residence in Donna. She was born in Villa De Guadalupe, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in Donna most of her life. Mrs. Villanueva is preceded in death by her husband, Marciano Villanueva; and her parents, Mariano and Exiquia Ortiz. She is survived by 10...
Pv1 Arturo "Artie" Cantu Iii
Oct 15, 2013
PV1 ARTUR0 "ARTIE" CANTU, III EDINBURG - Private Arturo Cantu III, 23, entered peacefully into eternal rest to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. Artie graduated from Johnny G. Economedes High School in 2010. That same year he enlisted in the United States Army and in March 2011 he entered active...
Baldemar Garza
Oct 14, 2013
BALDEMAR GARZA PHARR – Baldemar Garza, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Robstown, Texas, Mr. Garza lived in Pharr most of his life. He was also an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. Baldemar was married to Antonia in 1954 in Hughes, Arkansas. They were happily married...
Bobby Joe Ingram
Oct 14, 2013
BOBBY JOE INGRAM ALAMO – Bobby Joe Ingram, 75, died Monday, October 14, 2013, at his residence in Alamo Country Club. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, he was formerly of Arcadia, California and Denver, Colorado. Bobby was a determined individual who enjoyed playing golf and loved life; he was truly loved by all. Bobby is survived by his wife of 28...
Alberto Cazares Jr.
Oct 11, 2013
ALBERTO CAZARES JR. ALAMO – Alberto Cazares, Jr., 75, died Friday, October 11, 2013, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Estela Cazares. Mr. Cazares was born in Alice, Texas and had lived in Alamo most of his life. Nuestro querido padre, te extrañaremos muchisimo. Nos dejaste muy pronto en esta vida,...
Maria G. Cano
Oct 11, 2013
MARIA G. CANO SAN JUAN – Maria G. Cano, 84, died Friday, October 11, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ciro Cano; a son, Ciro Cano, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Belinda Cano. Mrs. Cano was born in Mexico and had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is survived...
Idalia Sanchez
Oct 10, 2013
IDALIA SANCHEZ EDINBURG - Idalia Sanchez, 59, died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Poldin, OH, Mrs. Sanchez had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was employed as an LVN at Hidalgo County Health Department. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Manuela Guerrero, Sr. Idalia is survived by her...
Beatriz S. "Nena" Jimenez
Oct 10, 2013
BEATRIZ S. “NENA” JIMENEZ SAN JUAN — Beatriz S. “Nena” Jimenez, 88, of San Juan, peacefully left this earth to join in eternal rest the love of her life, Toribio, on October 10, 2013. Beatriz married her sweetheart, Toribio Jimenez, in 1940, and they had seven children. A loving wife, homemaker, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, she enjoyed a lifetime filled...
Julia Villarreal
Oct 9, 2013
JULIA VILLARREAL SAN JUAN – Julia Villarreal, 84, died Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born in Tuxpan, Nayarit, Mexico on June 19, 1929, and had lived in San Juan most of her life. Julia was a devoted wife and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. She lived a long life and...
Florentino Garza
Oct 6, 2013
FLORENTINO GARZA DONNA – Florentino Garza, 95, fallecio el domingo dia 6 de octubre del año 2013, en su residencia en Donna. El Señor Garza nacio en Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico y vivio en Donna los ultimos 30 años. Le preceden en muerte sus padres, Gumercindo y Margarita Garza; dos hijos, Rodrigo Garza y Jose Garza; dos hijas, Esperanza Garza y...
Pedro V. Arredondo Rev.
Oct 5, 2013
REV. PEDRO V. ARREDONDO PHARR – Rev. Pedro V. Arredondo, 74, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Guadalupe Arredondo; and a brother, Antonio Arredondo. Rev. Arredondo is survived by his wife, Maria F. Arredondo; 12 children, Maria Caballero, Daniel Arredondo, Sandra De Leon, Nina Fonseca, Pete Arredondo...
Cecil Duncan
Oct 2, 2013
CECIL DUNCAN EDINBURG - Cecil Duncan, 80, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Santa Rosa, TX, Mr. Duncan had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Edgar Duncan; and step-mother, Hattie Duncan. Cecil is survived by his wife, Jane Duncan of Edinburg; three daughters, Arlene Post...
Shelly "Concepcion" Rodriguez
Oct 1, 2013
SHELLY "CONCEPCION" RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Shelly "Concepcion" Rodriguez, 63, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Forest City, Arkansas, Ms. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Her passion was spending time with her family, particularly with her nephews and nieces, as well as her beloved pets. She is preceded in death by...