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Obituaries
Joe M. "Chema" Gonzales
Jan 14, 2013
JOE M. "CHEMA" GONZALES ALAMO - Joe M. "Chema" Gonzales, 97, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Chema was born in Santa Cruz, Texas on August 14, 1915 and had lived in Alamo since 1932. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the...
Aida Anita Garza Lopez
Jan 14, 2013
AIDA ANITA GARZA LOPEZ EDINBURG - Aida Anita Garza Lopez, 69, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at St. David's Medical Center in Austin. Born in La Joya, Mrs. Lopez had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Lopez; her father, Guadalupe Garza...
Humberto "Berto" Romero
Jan 13, 2013
HUMBERTO “BERT” ROMERO SAN JUAN – Humberto “Bert” Romero, 71, died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Romero had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Romero graduated from PSJA High School in 1961 and attended Ranger College. He...
Fabian Morato
Jan 12, 2013
FABIAN MORATO SAN JUAN – Fabian Morato, 78, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Veracruz, Mr. Morato had lived in San Juan for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Enriqueta Morato, of San Juan; ten children, Cynthia G. (Ramon) Rodriguez, of Donna, Celia L. (Hector) Cantu, of Edinburg, Enrique Limon,...
Victor Sanchez Iv
Jan 12, 2013
VICTOR SANCHEZ IV EDINBURG - Victor Sanchez IV, 2 months, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is survived by his mother, Mina Sandoval of Edinburg; father, Victor Sanchez III of Pharr; maternal granparents, Cynthia Salazar and Raul Paez of Edinburg; maternal grandfather, Alfredo Sandoval of McAllen, TX; paternal grandfather, Victor Sanchez Jr. of...
Hiram Ochoa Sr.
Jan 12, 2013
HIRAM OCHOA, SR. McALLEN - Hiram Ochoa Sr., 81, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, Mr. Ochoa had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed by The Monitor for many years. He is preceded in death...
Nilda Rios
Jan 9, 2013
NILDA RIOS EDINBURG - Nilda Rios, 40, passed away January 9, 2013 while in the care of her loving mother and family. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Rios lived in Edinburg all of her life. Nilda was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a devoted educator in the PSJA and ECISD. Nilda impacted many, both...
Guadalupe Benavides
Jan 9, 2013
GUADALUPE BENAVIDES EDINBURG - Guadalupe Benavides, 76, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Benavides had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Reymundo Benavidez. He is survived by his wife, Celia Benavidez of Edinburg; seven children, Zelma (Onesimo, Jr.) Perez of La Porte,...
Antonio A. Guerra
Jan 7, 2013
ANTONIO A. GUERRA McALLEN - Dr. Antonio A. Guerra, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 7, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Guerra was a long standing resident of Brownsville and most recently McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Olga Guerra; and daughter, Olguita Guerra. Dr....
Alma Gloria Arrambide
Jan 6, 2013
ALMA GLORIA ARRAMBIDE ALAMO - Alma Gloria Arrambide, 76, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Alma Gloria was born April 11, 1936 in Rio Grande City to Arcadio and Rafaela Gonzalez. She was a 1955 graduate of PSJA High School. Mrs. Arrambide was an active member of First Baptist Church in Alamo. She is preceded in...
James Edward Ethridge
Jan 4, 2013
JAMES EDWARD ETHRIDGE EDINBURG -James Edward Ethridge, the blessed son of Namoa Shaw and Bennie Ethridge, who came into their lives in Buffalo Missouri on March 31, 1935 has joined them to dwell in the eternal joy that is the promise of the Lord’s kingdom. James gently completed his temporal journey of 77 years on the morning of January 4,...
Armando De Luna Ozuna
Jan 4, 2013
ARMANDO DE LUNA OZUNA EDINBURG — Armando De Luna Ozuna, 63, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Mr. Ozuna was a longtime resident of Edinburg. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a strong person who fought his illness for many years. He is preceded in death by his father, Epimenio Ozuna;...
Rodolfo Serna
Jan 2, 2013
RODOLFO SERNA MCALLEN – Rodolfo Serna, 80, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at his residence in McAllen. Mr. Serna is survived by his wife, Magdalena Serna; two daughters, Eva (Carl) Allen, Ana Maria Rojas; four grandchildren, Ava Allen, Carl Allen, Joyce Allen, Scott (Minnie) Allen; six great-grandchildren; Brittany Allen, Kimberlie Allen, Meagan Allen, Brandon Allen, Destiney Allen, Ashlee Allen; three...
Vicente E. Castillo Sr.
Dec 30, 2012
VICENTE E. CASTILLO, SR. EDINBURG — Vicente E. Castillo, Sr., 68, died Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castillo was a longtime resident of Edinburg. He was a loving grandfather and enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Severiano and Senovia Castillo; sister, Martina Castillo. Vicente is survived...
Dina M. Castillo
Dec 29, 2012
DINA M. CASTILLO EDINBURG - Dina M. Castillo, 39, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Dina had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a devoted 8 year employee of the City of Edinburg. Her enthusiasm for her home town, her loyalty to coworkers, and her persistence in making sure things...
Eugene V. Kirby
Dec 29, 2012
EUGENE V. KIRBY DONNA – Eugene V. Kirby, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. Born to Arthur Sherman and Ruth Kirby in McCulloch County, Texas, Mr. Kirby had lived in Donna most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Katheryn Kirby,...
Rosario Vargas
Dec 25, 2012
ROSARIO VARGAS EDINBURG - Rosario Vargas, 59, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Vargas was born in Edinburg on October 8, 1953. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Angel Ortiz; sisters, Dominga Yracheta, Juanita Garcia, Guadalupe Torres; and brother, Miguel Ortiz Rosario is survived by her husband, Javier Vargas; son,...
Beatriz P. Cano
Dec 25, 2012
BEATRIZ P. CANO PHARR-Beatriz P. Cano, 90, passed away, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and sister and we are blessed to have shared in her life. Beatriz was born on October 13, 1922 in San Juan, Texas to Zacarias Pena and Lilia Cantu. She grew...
Sarah G. Watts
Dec 25, 2012
SARAH G. WATTS PHARR – Sarah G. Watts, 86, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in McAllen. Born in Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Watts had lived in Pharr for most of her life. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. Sarah is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Watts; her parents, Esteban Guerra and Rita...
Alonzo Montemayor
Dec 21, 2012
ALONZO MONTEMAYOR MISSION - Alonzo Montemayor, 79, died Friday, December 21, 2012, at Mission Nursing and Rehab Center. Alonzo lived in Mission most of his life. He loved his grandchildren very much, was a hard worker, and was always willing to help everyone in need, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his...
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