Obituaries
Melquiades Elizondo Casas
Mar 3, 2012
MELQUIADES ELIZONDO CASAS PHARR - Melquiades Elizondo Casas, 71, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Casas was born in Hacienda San Pedro, General Teran , N.L. Meixco and he lived in Pharr all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; Manuel and Trinidad Casas, a son; Manuel Casas, three...
Alfredo Mares
Mar 2, 2012
For me, to live is Christ and to Die is Gain, Phil, 1:21 EDINBURG –Alfredo Mares, 82, met Jesus his Savior on Friday, March 2, 2012 surrounded by his children and loved ones. He was born on October 17, 1929 in Edinburg, Texas where he attended school until he volunteered his service in 1947 with the Army Air Corps at...
Msgr. Robert "Bob" Maher
Feb 29, 2012
Msgr. Robert E. Maher Nov. 9, 1944 – Feb. 29, 2012 Msgr. Robert E. Maher, Vicar General of the Diocese of Brownsville and longtime pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Edinburg, died on Feb. 29, 2012 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was 67. Msgr. Maher also hosted and produced two television programs, “Nuestro Pueblo” and “Church Alive,”...
Alberto Reyes
Feb 28, 2012
ALBERTO REYES JR. EDINBURG- Alberto Reyes Jr., 44, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Born on November 14, 1967, Alberto had been a lifelong resident of Edinburg. He was a supervisor for Tetra Technologies, and was a wonderful husband, a loving father, son, and friend. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all...
Eugenia G Garza
Feb 28, 2012
EUGENIA G. GARZA SAN JUAN - Eugenia G. Garza, 95, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Rio Grande City, Texas, Mrs. Garza lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Praxedis Garza, Sr.; four sons, Praxedis Garza Jr., Paulino Garza, Reyes Garza, and Pedro Garza. Mrs....
Olga P. Salinas
Feb 27, 2012
OLGA P. SALINAS PHARR - Olga P. Salinas, 91, died Monday, February 27, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Alice, Texas, Mrs. Salinas had lived in Pharr most of her life. She loved her music as she gave 25 years of service as a music teacher to the P-SJ-A schoolchildren. She shared her love of music with many...
Gloria Vargas Gonzalez
Feb 26, 2012
GLORIA VARGAS GONZALEZ PHARR - Gloria Vargas Gonzalez, 81, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012. Gloria was born in Pharr, Texas on December 11, 1930. Her father, Agapito Vargas, mother, Manuela Chapa Vargas, brother, Israel Vargas, sister, Esperanza V. Villarreal, and her loving husband, Guadalupe "Mano" Gonzalez, preceded her in death. She is...
Elizabeth Ybarra
Feb 25, 2012
Elizabeth Tolbert Ybarra PHARR - Elizabeth Tolbert Ybarra, 72, died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan is in charge of funeral services
Armando Lopez Sr.
Feb 25, 2012
ARMANDO LOPEZ, SR. SANTA ELENA - Armando Lopez, Sr., 67, died Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Trisun Care Center - River Ridge in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Lopez had lived in Santa Elena most of his life. He is preceded in death by his beloved aunt, Chaita Lopez, his parents, Roman and Lilia Lopez; a brother, David...
Julio De La Garza Sr.
Feb 25, 2012
JULIO (Don Julio) DE LA GARZA, SR. EDINBURG - Julio De La Garza, Sr., 96, died Saturday, February 25, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Julio De La Garza was born on August 22, 1915 in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He moved to Edinburg with his family at the age of 7 and lived in the community for the rest of his...
Juan B. "Cowboy" Garcia
Feb 24, 2012
JUAN B. "COWBOY" GARCIA EDINBURG - Juan B. "Cowboy" Garcia, 85, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Garcia had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is survived by nine children, Alejandrina "Cana" (Juan) Arjona of La Blanca, Julian (Gloria) Garcia, Mario A. (Alma Rodriguez) Garcia, Maria D....
Osiel De "Ozzie" Leon
Feb 22, 2012
OSIEL "OZZIE" DE LEON EDINBURG - Osiel "Ozzie" De Leon, 54, moved on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. De Leon had lived there all of his life and was a member of Life Ministries in Edinburg. He was employed by United States Department of Agriculture in...
Vicenta Hernandez
Feb 21, 2012
VICENTA "VICENTITA" HERNANDEZ ALAMO - Vicenta "Vicentita" Hernandez, 64, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mrs. Hernandez lived in Alamo for 36 years and became a US citizen in 2007. She enjoyed and loved helping others. In 1984 she began her volunteer career with P-SJ-A ISD (Ben Franklin Elem., Farias Elem, Alamo...
Sabina Herrera
Feb 21, 2012
SABINA HERRERA McALLEN - Sabina Herrera, 69, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mrs. Herrera had lived in McAllen most of her life and was a member of San Juan Diego Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Bertha Alicia Herrera. Mrs. Herrera is survived by...
Jesus "El Quate" Anaya Sr.
Feb 21, 2012
JESUS "EL QUATE" ANAYA, SR. PHARR - Jesus "El Quate" Anaya, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Anaya had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by a twin brother, Jose Anaya; four sisters, Ascencion Cantu, Cruz Morales, Maria...
Jeremy Sandoval
Feb 21, 2012
JEREMY SANDOVAL ALAMO – Jeremy Sandoval, 16 died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in Alamo. Born in McAllen, Jeremy lived in Alamo all of his life. He attended P-SJ-A Memorial High School in Alamo where he was a member of the JROTC, and played JV Baseball, JV Footbal and JV Basketball for the Wolverines. He is preceded in death by his...
Juan Martinez
Feb 20, 2012
JUAN MARTINEZ EDINBURG — Juan Martinez, 79, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Martinez, lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Lupe Martinez and Carlos Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Olga Martinez of Edinburg; a son, Juan (Kelly) Martinez, Jr....
Rene Gonzalez
Feb 18, 2012
RENE GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Rene Gonzalez, 31, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Louisiana. Born in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he resided in Edinburg for the last ten years. Rene was a superintendent for Safeway Scaffolding Services for many years. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife,...
Armando Sanchez
Feb 17, 2012
ARMANDO SANCHEZ MCALLEN- Armando Sanchez, 63, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center with many family members at his side. He was born in Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas, Mexico on November 8, 1948. Mr. Sanchez, along with his nine siblings, was taught to play several musical instruments by his musician father from a very early age, and...
Romelia M. De La Rosa
Feb 17, 2012
ROMELIA M. “LA TIA NENA” DE LA ROSA SAN JUAN – Romelia M. “La Tia Nena” De La Rosa, 73, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. De La Rosa was born in Elsa and lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio De La Rosa...
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