Obituaries
Maria Rita Zamora
Jul 27, 2012
MARIA RITA ZAMORA SAN JUAN – Maria Rita Zamora, 79, died on Friday, July 27, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her sons, Raul Zamora and Ramiro Zamora, and daughter, Julia Z. Cordova. She is survived by three children, Ramon Zamora of Las Vegas, Nevada, Anna Lee Zamora and Roberto Zamora both of Bakersfield, California;...
Guadalupe Barrientes Gonzalez
Jul 25, 2012
GUADALUPE BARRIENTES GONZALEZ EDINBURG – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Barrientes Gonzalez, 72, on July 25, 2012 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Gonzalez was born July 5, 1940, in Edinburg , where she was a lifelong resident. She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and worked at Grandview Hospital in Edinburg for several...
Eleuterio "Joe" Vargas
Jul 25, 2012
ELEUTERIO “JOE” VARGAS PHARR — Eleuterio “Joe” Vargas, 91, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mexico City, Mr. Vargas had lived in Pharr for 50 years and was formerly of California. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Carolina Marie Estrada; and...
Lupita Trevino Casares
Jul 22, 2012
ALVIN/SAN JUAN — Lupita Trevino Casares, 66, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Houston. Born in Weslaco, Ms. Casares had lived in Alvin for 42 years and was formerly of San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Maria Trevino; and a brother, Homero Trevino. Ms. Casares is survived by a daughter, Cynthia...
Fabian Turrubiartes Sr.
Jul 22, 2012
FABIAN TURRUBIARTES, SR. EDINBURG – Fabian Turrubiartes, 61, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Rio Bravo, Tamps., Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto M. and Enedina Turrubiartes. He is survived by his wife, Juana Bertha Turrubiartez; six children, Faustino (Brenda) Turrubiartez, Yolanda (Baldemar) De La Peña, both of Edinburg, Guadalupe (Consuelo) Turrubiartez, of Raymondville, Enedina Turrubiartez,...
Jose Pablo De Leon
Jul 16, 2012
JOSE PABLO DE LEON EDINBURG — Jose Pablo de Leon, 76, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Comfort House in McAllen. Jose served in the US Army 101st Airborne Division for 5 years. He worked at McAllen US Postal Service for 30 years and retired in 2001. He is preceded in death by...
Angelita "Angie" Lopez
Jul 16, 2012
ANGELITA LOPEZ Mujeres buenas hay muchas, pero tu eres la mejor de todas. Proverbs 31:29 PHARR – Angelita “Angie” Lopez, 73, went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Angelita was born in Pharr on August 2, 1938, to Anastacio and Blasa Briones Lopez. She lived in Pharr all of...
Lydia N. Chapa
Jul 15, 2012
LYDIA N. CHAPA EDINBURG — Lydia N. Chapa, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2012, surrounded by family and friends at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born on July 11, 1946 in Salineño, Texas, Ms. Chapa lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Flavio and Zoila...
Jesus G. Vasquez
Jul 14, 2012
JESUS G. VASQUEZ SAN JUAN - Jesus G. Vasquez, 91, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Vasquez lived in San Juan and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rene F. Avendano. Mr. Vasquez is survived by his wife, Alicia Vasquez, of San Juan; five daughters, Olinda Avendano,...
Juan A. Salinas
Jul 14, 2012
JUAN A. SALINAS EDINBURG - Juan A. Salinas, 71, died Saturday July 14, 2012 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in La Palmita, Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Adela Salinas and a brother, Alfredo Salinas. Mr. Salinas is survived by his...
Santos Lopez
Jul 14, 2012
SAN JUAN —Santos Lopez, 72, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, in Mexico. Born in Coahuila, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan since 1978 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her husband, Gilberto Lopez, of San Juan; three sons, Reynaldo Alonso (Cristina) Quiroz, Juan Antonio (Sylvia) Lopez,...
Jesus Rodriguez
Jul 8, 2012
JESUS RODRIGUEZ "The time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." -2 Timothy 4:6-7 EDINBURG - Jesus Rodriguez, 86, was called to be with God on Sunday, July 8, 2012. He died peacefully at home. Jesse or Tio Chuy, as he was affectionately known, was born in...
Guadalupe Briones
Jul 6, 2012
GUADALUPE M. BRIONES PHARR - Guadalupe M. Briones, 87, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Briones was born in Pharr and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro G. Briones; and a daughter, Ofelia Briones. Mrs. Briones is survived by two sons, David (Graciela) Briones, of...
Honore Flores
Jul 5, 2012
HONORE FLORES PHARR - Honore Flores, 85, who was known as "Papo" to his grandchildren , died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, he met Adela Longoria, fell head over heels in love, and were married on March 27, 1947. They made their home in Pharr for over 50 years. He was a veteran...
Miguel Gonzalez
Jul 4, 2012
MIGUEL CHAVEZ GONZALEZ SAN JUAN - Miguel Chavez Gonzalez, 76, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Grand Terrace Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in Mendez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Gonzalez lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Flores Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by nine children, Olga (Rene) Montalvo of Castroville,...
Jose Hector "Joe" Vela
Jul 3, 2012
JOE HECTOR VELA SAN JUAN – Joe Hector Vela, 75, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by his family. Joe Hector Vela was born December 20, 1936, in Elsa, Texas, to Fidel and Guadalupe (Saenz) Vela. In 1956 Joe graduated from PSJA High School in Pharr, Texas. He then continued his education at Breckenridge Hospital School...
Roberto Muniz
Jul 1, 2012
ROBERTO "BETO" MUNIZ SAN JUAN - Roberto "Beto" Muniz, 67, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his father, Vicente Muniz; and a brother, Juan Muniz. Mr. Muniz is survived by his wife, Apolinar Muniz, of San Juan; a son, Roberto Muniz Jr., of Donna; a daughter, Erica Muniz,...
Felipe Advento Alaniz Mr.
Jun 30, 2012
FELIPE ADVENTO ALANIZ SAN JUAN – Felipe Advento Alaniz, 73, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Alaniz had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He loved sports and was an avid fan of Texas teams. He enjoyed buying...
Michelle Lynnette Guerrero
Jun 30, 2012
MICHELLE LYNNETTE GUERRERO EDINBURG – Michelle Lynnette (Ault) Guerrero, 31, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Edinburg, TX. Michelle Lynnette was born and raised in McAllen. She was a graduate of Texas A & M University in College Station where she attained her Bachelor’s degree in bio medical science, she went on to attend the Texas A & M University...
Petra G. Martinez
Jun 28, 2012
PETRA G. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Petra G. Martinez, 88, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Martinez lived in Edinburg all of her life. Petra is preceded in death by her husband, Esiquiel Martinez. She is survived by four daughters, Lydia M. (Felipe) Barrientes of Edinburg, Elida (Frank) Moreno of...
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