Obituaries

Cruz Jose Olivarez Jr.

Cruz Jose Olivarez Jr.

Nov 5, 2011

CRUZ JOSE OLIVAREZ JR. EDINBURG - Cruz Jose Olivarez Jr., 65, was received by the Lord Saturday, November 5, 2011, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Madero, Texas, Mr. Olivarez had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was employed by International Paper Co. for 34 years. Mr. Olivarez...

Artemio Caceres Jr.

Artemio Caceres Jr.

Nov 4, 2011

ARTEMIO CACERES, JR. EDINBURG - Artemio Caceres Jr., 63, died Friday, November 4, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Caceres was born in McAllen and had lived in Edinburg for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era. He is preceded in death by his parents, Artemio and Maria Alicia...

Christopher James Palmatier

Christopher James Palmatier

Nov 3, 2011

Christopher James Palmatier AUSTIN, TX/EDINBURG - Christopher James Palmatier, born on June 30, 1982, lost his five-¬year battle with cancer on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. He was surrounded by his loving parents, sister, and aunt, and a team of skilled and dedicated health professionals at Seton Main ICU the time of his passing...

Mary Ann Ibarra

Mary Ann Ibarra

Nov 2, 2011

MARY ANN IBARRA EDINBURG - Mary Ann Ibarra, 50, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mary Ann was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Untermeyer. Mrs. Ibarra is survived by her husband, Juan Manuel Ibarra,...

Guadalupe Ramos

Guadalupe Ramos

Nov 1, 2011

GUADALUPE RAMOS EDINBURG - Guadalupe Ramos, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Maria Isabel Ramos; two brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Ramos is survived by his loving wife of 46 years,...

Alejandro "Rey" Davila Jr.

Alejandro "Rey" Davila Jr.

Oct 27, 2011

ALEJANDRO "REY" DAVILA JR. EDINBURG - Alejandro "Rey" Davila Jr. son of Alejandro and Jesusa Davila was born in Edinburg where he lived most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Davila. "Rey" is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Maria E. Davila of Edinburg; six children, Major (s) Alejandro ( Zelma) Davila...

Estefana Canales

Estefana Canales

Oct 24, 2011

ESTEFANA CANALES SAN JUAN/AUSTIN, TX - Estefana Canales, 83, died Monday, October 24, 2011, at her residence in Austin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hilario and Dolores Canales; a brother, Rito Canales; two sisters, Aurelia Guerra and Landelina Pena. Ms. Canales is survived by five children, Dr. Maria Rosario Carrasco Cid (Ruben) Aleman, of Las Vegas,...

Julia Palomin

Julia Palomin

Oct 22, 2011

JULIA PALOMIN McALLEN – Julia Palomin, 88, died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Palomin was born in San Benito, Texas and had lived in McAllen all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Palomin; and two sons,...

Alfredo V. Acevedo

Alfredo V. Acevedo

Oct 21, 2011

ALFREDO V. ACEVEDO EDINBURG — Alfredo V. Acevedo, 64, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Dallas, Texas, Mr. Acevedo had lived in the Rio Grande Valley throughout his life. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Acevedo received his Bachelor and Masters Degree in...

Jose Gomez

Jose Gomez

Oct 20, 2011

MSGT JOSE GOMEZ ALAMO - MSGT Jose Gomez (USAF Retired), 68, resident of Alamo, TX, formerly of Austin, TX, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. Jose enlisted in the Air Force in 1964. He was a 25 year veteran who served during the Vietnam War, with tours of duty in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and South Korea, and was also...

Ofilia Saenz

Ofilia Saenz

Oct 18, 2011

OFILIA SAENZ EDINBURG - Ofilia Saenz, 48, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her father, Ruperto Lopez. Mrs. Saenz is survived by her husband, Macario Saenz of Edinburg; three children, Adrian (Judy) Saenz, Jose Angel (Eloina) Saenz, and Iris (Celestino) Saenz, all of Edinburg; three grandchildren, Adrian...

Santos Perez Perez

Santos Perez Perez

Oct 17, 2011

SANTOS PEREZ PEREZ SAN JUAN – Santos Perez Perez, 89, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Perez was born in Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of his life. He is preceded in death a son, Santos Perez Jr.; and his parents, Estanislao and Amada Perez. Mr. Perez...

Santos Perez Perez

Santos Perez Perez

Oct 17, 2011

SANTOS PEREZ PEREZ SAN JUAN – Santos Perez Perez, 89, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Perez was born in Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of his life. He is preceded in death a son, Santos Perez Jr.; and his parents, Estanislao and Amada Perez. Mr. Perez...

Francisco Peralez

Francisco Peralez

Oct 16, 2011

FRANCISCO PERALEZ PHARR – Francisco Peralez, 71, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his residence in Pharr. Mr. Peralez was born in Pharr and lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Geronimo and Simona Peralez; a sister, Daria Peralez. Mr. Peralez is survived by his wife, Maria Elida Peralez, of Pharr; three children,...

Francisco De Hoyos

Francisco De Hoyos

Oct 12, 2011

FRANCISCO DE HOYOS PHARR - Francisco De Hoyos, 75, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. De Hoyos was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizandro and Teofila De Hoyos; four brothers; and one sister. Mr. De Hoyos is survived by...

Enrique Ramirez

Enrique Ramirez

Oct 12, 2011

ENRIQUE RAMIREZ EDINBURG — Enrique Ramirez, 53, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at his residence in Edinburg. Enrique Ramirez was raised in Soledad, California. Upon graduation, Enrique moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he met his wife, Teresa Lopez. They were blessed with two children, Melissa and Cristina. Enrique enjoyed racing, rock and roll, art, and spending time...

Maria R. Escobedo

Maria R. Escobedo

Oct 9, 2011

MARIA R. ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Maria R. Escobedo, 76, died Sunday, October 9, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mrs. Escobedo was born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Escobedo; her parents, Jose Feliciano and Teresa Rodriguez; four brothers, Tomas, Candelario, Jose, and...

Guadalupe S. Cantu

Guadalupe S. Cantu

Oct 9, 2011

GUADALUPE S. CANTU The love that Mr. Cantu has given to all those around him cannot be measured - only treasured. EDINBURG - Guadalupe S. Canu, 89, died Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Freddy Gonzalez Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Seguin, Texas on September 3, 1922 to Prudencio and Josefa Cantu, Mr. Cantu was raised in a humble life...

Ramon Moreno

Ramon Moreno

Oct 8, 2011

RAMON V. MORENO, SR. SAN JUAN – Ramon V. Moreno Sr., 97, died Saturday, October 8, 2011, at his residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, Mr. Moreno had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Ramon was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and...

Teofilo Martinez

Teofilo Martinez

Oct 5, 2011

TEOFILO MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Teofilo Martinez, 74, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Martinez was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Librado and Concepcion Martinez; and four brothers. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife,...