Obituaries
Consuelo G. Canales
Aug 30, 2012
CONSUELO G. CANALES SAN ANTONIO/PHARR – Consuelo G. Canales, 94, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her residence in San Antonio, Texas. Consuelo was born on February 15, 1918 in La Rosita Ranch. She and her husband Zaragosa had lived in Pharr for many years before becoming ill and moving to San Antonio with their daughter. She is preceded...
Anita R. Cantu
Aug 29, 2012
EDINBURG/SAN CARLOS - Anita R. Cantu, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel C. Cantu; a son, Eduardito Cantu; a daughter, Elodia C. Flores; and a grandson, Orlando Lopez, Jr. Anita is survived by her loving daughter, Mela (Orlando) Lopez, of Grand Prairie, TX;...
Ana Maria Campos
Aug 27, 2012
SAN JUAN – Ana Maria Campos, 48, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Reynosa, Mexico, Ana Maria had lived in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Simona Cardona; and grandfather, Guadalupe Medina. Ms. Campos is survived by her daughter, Ana Gabriela Campos of Weslaco; four grandchildren, Mario Soto, Celina...
Manuel G. Ramirez
Aug 22, 2012
MANUEL G. RAMIREZ HARGILL — Manuel G. Ramirez, 88, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Sara, TX, Manuel resided in Hargill all of his life. Mr. Ramirez was a farmer, citrus grower and enjoyed spending time outdoors on his farm. He loved to spend time with all of his family. He...
Diana Ortiz
Aug 19, 2012
DIANA ORTIZ PHARR – Diana Ortiz, 51, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Ms. Ortiz was born in San Juan and lived in Pharr most of her life. Diana was a graduate of PSJA High School. She went on to pursue her career in Criminal Justice at UTPA, she then attended the Border Patrol Academy in...
Ralph H. Goedken
Aug 19, 2012
RALPH GOEDKEN ALAMO - Ralph Goedken left this world to be with Our Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in McAllen, Texas. He was born on the family farm in Eastern Iowa on September 26, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ida Goedken. The farm has been in the family for 6 generations. Ralph joined...
Olga Cano
Aug 19, 2012
OLGA SAENZ CANO SAN JUAN – Olga Saenz Cano, 87, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Hebronville, Texas, Mrs. Cano had lived in San Juan with her beloved husband and family most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68...
Barry Paul Barnett
Aug 19, 2012
EDINBURG - Barry Paul Barnett, 60, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at his residence. Born on August 16, 1952, in Denver, CO, Barry lived in Edinburg all of his life. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1970 and attended UT Pan American. Barry worked for Brumleys Store for men in Edinburg and later moved to San Antonio to work...
Juan Manuel Tello
Aug 18, 2012
JUAN MANUEL TELLO EDINBURG — Juan Manuel Tello, 58, died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Olton, TX, Juan lived in Edinburg all of his life. Mr. Tello was employed with International Paper Company for 17 years. He was a loving husband and loved making people laugh. Juan also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He...
Sofia Florez
Aug 15, 2012
SOFIA FLOREZ EDINBURG - Sofia Florez, 61, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Florez was a lifetime resident of Edinburg,TX. Her greatest joy was her husband and three daughters. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Sofia is preceded in death by her parents, Candido and Maria Alfaro; and a nephew, Rolando Alfaro. She is survived...
Ramona G. Lopez
Aug 15, 2012
RAMONA G. LOPEZ EDINBURG - Ramona G. Lopez, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Lopez was originally from Raymondville, moved to Kingsville, Texas, and resided in Edinburg for the past six years. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Roberto Acero. Mrs. Lopez is survived by...
Jesus Singleterry
Aug 12, 2012
JESUS SINGLETERRY MISSION - Jesus Singleterry, 49, died Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Mission, TX. Born in San Juan, Jesus lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Singleterry. Mr. Singleterry is survived by one son, Jesus Singleterry Jr. of San Juan; mother, Herlinda Singleterry of McAllen; four brothers, Rodolfo Singleterry, Erasmo...
Constancia Garcia
Aug 10, 2012
CONSTANCIA GARCIA EDINBURG - Constancia Garcia, 83, died Friday, August 10, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Garcia was born in Weslaco and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Iglesia Apostolica in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Garcia; a grandson, Victor Hugo Garcia; four brothers; and...
Luis M. "Chubbs" Vasquez Jr.
Aug 9, 2012
LUIS M. "CHUBBS" VASQUEZ, JR. SAN JUAN - Luis M. "Chubbs" Vasquez Jr., 34, died Thursday, August 9, 2012. Born in Lodi, California, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Luis is survived by his parents, Luis Manuel and Angelita Vasquez, of San Juan; a sister, Amanda Vasquez, of Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....
Hugo Rolando Gonzalez
Aug 5, 2012
HUGO ROLANDO GONZALEZ McALLEN - Hugo Rolando Gonzalez, 69, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Mr. Gonzalez had lived there since 1989 and was formerly of Pharr. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Mr. Gonzalez was a band director at McAllen, P-SJ-A, Sharyland, and Mission ISD for a...
Jose Alfredo Lopez Jr.
Aug 5, 2012
JOSE ALFREDO LOPEZ, JR. PHARR – Jose Alfredo Lopez, Jr., 37, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, in McAllen. Born in Lubbock, TX, Mr. Lopez had lived in Pharr most of his life. Jose is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rosendo G. Lopez. He is survived by two daughters, Keixa M. Lopez of Carrizo Springs, TX, Anahi K. Lopez,...
Juan Benavides Leal
Aug 3, 2012
JUAN BENAVIDES LEAL EDINBURG - Juan Benavides Leal, 65, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at Comfort House in Mcallen. Born in McAllen, Juan lived in Edinburg all of his life. He served in Vietnam War and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Leal worked at U.S. Postal Service for 26 years. He is preceded in death by his...
Irma S. Ramirez
Jul 31, 2012
IRMA S. RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Irma S. Ramirez, 77, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fronton, TX, Mrs. Ramirez had lived in San Juan all of her life. Irma is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Benita Sandoval; two sisters, Oralia Sandoval and Tomasa Martinez; two brothers, Cesar and Roel Sandoval; and...
Clyde Jerome Bartimus
Jul 28, 2012
BARTIMUS, CLYDE J. SAN JUAN, TX/BEALLSVILLE, OH -- Clyde Jerome Bartimus, 73, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 28, 2012 at the bedside of his family and loving, devoted wife of 50 years, Arabella Trevino Bartimus; after a brief yet hard-fought battle with cancer. Born Oct 12, 1938 in Beallsville, OH to Mike and Minnie Bartimus, the third...
Virginia G. Zuniga
Jul 27, 2012
VIRGINIA G. ZUNIGA EDINBURG - Virginia G. Zuniga, 78, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Zuniga had lived in Edinburg for 45 years and was formerly of Progreso, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benito Zuniga; and a granddaughter, Kayla Ayala. Mrs. Zuniga is survived by 12 children, Diana...