Obituaries
Maria D. Munoz
May 19, 2012
MARIA D. MUNOZ SAN JUAN – Maria D. Munoz, 69, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Bustamante, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Munoz had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dario Munoz Jr.; a sister and a brother. Mrs. Munoz is survived by four...
Cynthia Leticia Chavez
May 14, 2012
CYNTHIA LETICIA CHAVEZ EDINBURG — Cynthia Leticia Chavez, 61, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at her residence. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Chavez had lived in Edinburg for 20 years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Antioch Bible Church. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Zaragosa Gonzalez; her father, Luis Briones; and her...
Martin Pulido
May 14, 2012
MARTIN PULIDO EDINBURG - Martin Pulido, 46, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fresno, California, Martin had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Pulido is preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Enedina Pulido. He is survived by his wife, Cristina Pulido of Donna; two children, Martin Pulido, Jr. and Karyme E....
Michelle Raylynn Cura
May 13, 2012
MICHELLE RAYLYNN CURA SAN JUAN - Michelle Raylynn Cura, 15, died Sunday, May 13, 2012. Born in Edinburg, Michelle had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was a student at P-SJ-A High School and was a member of the JROTC. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonel Gutierrez Sr.; and an aunt, Sylvia Gutierrez....
Victor R. Garcia
May 13, 2012
MAYOR VICTOR R. GARCIA PHARR – Mayor Victor R. Garcia, 85, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his residence in Pharr. Victor was born and raised in Pharr. He graduated from PSJA High School in 1945, then went on to attend Pan American College, followed by attaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Houston in...
Janet Louise Stanfill
May 11, 2012
EDINBURG - Janet Louise Stanfill, 67, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at peace surrounded by her family and friends. Janet was born in Paragould, Arkansas and had lived in Edinburg since 1980. She is remembered as being a very giving person who cared for everyone, she was a wonderful wife, mother and friend to many. She was preceded in death...
Elodia G. Cruz
May 10, 2012
SAN JUAN — Elodia G. Cruz, 66, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Cruz lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Andres Garcia. Mrs. Cruz is survived by her husband, Clemente Cruz, of San Juan; 12 children, Antonio (Sandra) Cruz, of Pharr,...
Amando Rodriguez
May 9, 2012
AMADO RODRIGUEZ PHARR – Amado Rodriguez, 84, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Karnes City, Texas, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dominga Rodriguez; parents, Jose I. and Victoriana Rodriguez; two brothers, Felix and Antonio Rodriguez; two sisters, Lucia Estraca, Josefina Martinez;...
Virgilio Zuniga
May 8, 2012
PHARR – Virgilio Zuniga, 100, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his residence. Born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Zuniga lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Exiquia Zuniga; parents, Vitalio and Paulita Zuniga; four brothers, Albino Zuniga, Severo Zuniga, Guadalupe Zuniga and Manuel Zuniga; three sisters, Jovita Palacios, Lazara Guajardo and...
Efrain Bernal
May 8, 2012
EFRAIN BERNAL MISSION - Efrain Bernal, 61, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at LifeCare Hospital of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. Bernal had lived in Mission for 31 years and was formerly of Pharr. He was employed as a social worker for Colonias Del Valle and was a former Palmview City Manager. Mr. Bernal...
Oscar Elizondo Sr.
May 6, 2012
OSCAR ELIZONDO PHARR - Oscar Elizondo, 81, of Pharr passed away May 6, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 20, 1930 in Pharr to Felipe and Melchora Elizondo. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Armando, David and Felipe and his loving aunt, Ida Carrillo. Mr. Elizondo is survived by his wife, Herlinda “Linda”...
Cali Carranza
May 1, 2012
CALI CARRANZA PHARR – On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Cali Carranza, 59, defeated ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease) and began leading the Lord’s choir. Cali was born and raised in Pharr. He served in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command for over 30 years. He was active in numerous civic and community service organizations, including the Selective Service Board, the Pharr International...
Humberto Andres Serna
Apr 30, 2012
HUMBERTO ANDRES SERNA EDINBURG - Humberto Andres Serna, loving husband, caring father, and veteran of the United States Armed Forces, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012. Humberto was born on November 10, 1946 to Amelia R. and Narciso Serna in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1965 and subsequently joined the United States Air Force; he served...
Dan Jones
Apr 30, 2012
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Lilia Vargas
Apr 27, 2012
LILIA VARGAS HIDALGO – Lilia Vargas, 59, died on Friday, April 27, 2012, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents Raul and Hortencia Vargas. Ms. Vargas is survived by her children, Jorge (Shari) Martinez of Edinburg, Hilda (Jerod) Rieger of Little Rock Arkansas, and Manuel Alejandro Cruz of Hidalgo, grandchildren; James...
Norma Herrera
Apr 27, 2012
Norma Luna Herrera Alamo – Norma Herrera, 65, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 27, 2012, at her home in Alamo, TX. Norma was born on July 5, 1946 in McAllen, TX. She grew up in San Juan and lived most of her life in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her father Hector Luna. Norma is survived by...
Esther T. Garza
Apr 27, 2012
ESTHER TIJERINA GARZA EDINBURG — Esther Tijerina Garza, 89, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg after a long illness. Esther was a South Texas native who was born in Yorktown, TX., on May 3, 1922, and moved to Edinburg in 1945 with her family in the aftermath of World War II. Esther...
Norma Herrera
Apr 27, 2012
Norma Luna Herrera Alamo – Norma Herrera, 65, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 27, 2012, at her home in Alamo, TX. Norma was born on July 5, 1946 in McAllen, TX. She grew up in San Juan and lived most of her life in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her father Hector Luna. Norma is survived by...
Maximino Alaniz
Apr 26, 2012
MAXIMINO ALANIZ EDINBURG - Maximino Alaniz, 71, died Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Alaniz had lived in Edinburg all of his life. Maximino is survived by his wife, Emma V. Alaniz of Edinburg; seven children, Manuel (Berlinda) Salinas of San Diego, CA, Dalia Salinas of McAllen, Ricardo Daniel Alaniz, Roberto Alaniz, Yolanda (Danny) Chapa, Pedro...
Evelia G. "Belia" Salazar
Apr 26, 2012
SAN JUAN/PHARR — Evelia “Belia” G. Salazar, 82, died Thursday, April 26, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Born and raised in San Juan, Mrs. Salazar had lived in Pharr for the past 23 years and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She was an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary...