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Gabriel Garza

Gabriel Garza

Nov 2, 2010

GABRIEL GARZA SAN JUAN - Gabriel Garza, 54, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at his residence in San Juan. Born in San Juan, Mr. Garza was formerly of Grapevine, Texas, had lived in San Juan for six years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Steven Ronald Dershem

Steven Ronald Dershem

Nov 1, 2010

STEVEN RONALD DERSHEM MCALLEN - Steven Ronald Dershem, born October 20, 1947, died suddenly at his home on November 1, 2010. Born in Laurens, Iowa, Steven graduated from St. Peter High School in Minnesota. He entered the Medical Corps of the United States Army and served in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1978, Steven moved to McAllen to be close to his...

Roman Garza Ramos

Roman Garza Ramos

Nov 1, 2010

ROMAN GARZA RAMOS San Juan - Roman Garza Ramos, 70, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Nursing Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mr. Ramos was born in Alamo, to Irineo and Manuela Ramos. Roman lived his years in Hollandale, Minnesota; Pearland, TX and San Juan. Mr. Ramos is survived by two daughters, Mary Armstrong (fiancee, Larry Crawford),...

Amalia G. Anzaldua

Amalia G. Anzaldua

Oct 31, 2010

AMALIA G. ANZALDUA HARGILL - Amalia G. Anzaldua died peacefully on October 31, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, at the age of 85. Born in Los Verjeles Ranch, Texas, Mrs. Anzaldua had lived in Hargill all of her life and was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Jose Efrain Ramirez

Jose Efrain Ramirez

Oct 25, 2010

JOSE EFRAIN RAMIREZ EDINBURG — Jose Efrain Ramirez, 22, died Monday, October 25, 2010, in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Jose Efrain had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by a brother, LCpl Benito A. Ramirez. Jose Efrain is survived by his parents, Felipe...

Leopoldo Olmeda Iii

Leopoldo Olmeda Iii

Oct 25, 2010

Leopoldo Olmeda, III. Edinburg – Life should be lived with a song in your heart, a skip in your step and a smile that comes from somewhere far beyond a mere expression on your face. As we heard the news of our friend, uncle, cousin, brother and son leaving the world we all feel comfortable in, we were saddened; but...

Abel Diaz Jt.

Abel Diaz Jt.

Oct 23, 2010

ABEL DIAZ, JR. EDINBURG - Abel Diaz Jr., 79, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mr. Diaz had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Francisca Diaz; two brothers,...

Abel Diaz Jr.

Abel Diaz Jr.

Oct 23, 2010

ABEL DIAZ, JR. EDINBURG - Abel Diaz Jr., 79, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mr. Diaz had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Francisca Diaz; two brothers,...

Alicia "Licha" Salazar

Alicia "Licha" Salazar

Oct 22, 2010

ALICIA "LICHA" SALAZAR PHARR - Alicia "Licha" Salazar, 86, entered eternal rest Friday, October 22, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Salazar was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Pharr for 61 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary...

Rita Esparza

Rita Esparza

Oct 22, 2010

RITA ESPARZA EDINBURG - On the 22nd of October, Rita Esparza, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and a dear friend, has fallen to sleep where she is presently awaiting the resurrection that has been promised to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her fahter, Guadalupe Esparza Jr.; a brother, Samuel...

Arturo Galvan Leal

Arturo Galvan Leal

Oct 21, 2010

Arturo Galván Leal PHARR – Arturo Galván Leal, age 76, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, October 21st. The youngest of 12 was born on January 22, 1934 to Refugio and Maria Galván Leal in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Emma; daughters Rosa Emma (Ruben) Rodriguez...

Don Arturo Galvan Leal

Don Arturo Galvan Leal

Oct 21, 2010

Arturo Galván Leal PHARR – Arturo Galván Leal, age 76, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, October 21st. The youngest of 12 was born on January 22, 1934 to Refugio and Maria Galván Leal in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Emma; daughters Rosa Emma (Ruben) Rodriguez...

Noel Villarreal

Noel Villarreal

Oct 19, 2010

NOEL VILLARREAL PHARR - Noel Villarreal, 84, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Vargas Villarreal; his parents, Pedro and Guadalupe Villarreal; a brother and two sisters. Mr. Villarreal is survived by four children, Thelma Diana Villarreal, of Grand Prairie, Texas, Velma Vela Villarreal,...

San Juana Zuniga Pequeno

San Juana Zuniga Pequeno

Oct 16, 2010

SAN JUANA ZUNIGA PEQUENO SAN JUAN - San Juana Zuniga Pequeno, 90, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Pequeno had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Felicitas Zuniga; and two brothers. Mrs. Pequeno is survived by her husband,...

Jesus Lopez Jr.

Jesus Lopez Jr.

Oct 16, 2010

JESUS LOPEZ, JR. McALLEN - Jesus Lopez, Jr., 55, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. Lopez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Lopez, Sr. and Norbertha Lopez. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Cruz Lopez of McAllen; three children,...

Martina Garza

Martina Garza

Oct 14, 2010

MARTINA GARZA EDINBURG – Martina Garza, 85, died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Pedro Garza; a son, Noe Garza; two...

Rosa Dahlia Puente

Rosa Dahlia Puente

Oct 10, 2010

DAHLIA PUENTE EDINBURG – Dahlia Puente, 42, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. She had lived in Edinburg for 24 years and was formerly of Hargill. Dahlia had been employed by Bealls Department Store, Law Office of Aron Pena, and by ECISD. She taught at Jefferson Elementary, Brewster School and was currently a curriculum assistant at...

Dahlia Puente

Dahlia Puente

Oct 10, 2010

DAHLIA PUENTE EDINBURG – Dahlia Puente, 42, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. She had lived in Edinburg for 24 years and was formerly of Hargill. Dahlia had been employed by Bealls Department Store, Law Office of Aron Pena, and by ECISD. She taught at Jefferson Elementary, Brewster School and was currently a curriculum assistant at...

Julia Marmolejo

Julia Marmolejo

Oct 6, 2010

JULIA MARMOLEJO EDINBURG – Julia Marmolejo, 74, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Poth, Texas, Mrs. Marmolejo had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. Mrs. Marmolejo is survived by her husband, Refugio Marmolejo of Edinburg; eight children, Juan (Yanira)...

Elva G. De Valle

Elva G. De Valle

Oct 4, 2010

ELVA G. DE VALLE ALAMO - Elva G. De Valle, 69, died Monday, October 5, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. De Valle had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lauro and Isabel Garza; and a brother, Rodolfo Garza. Mrs. De Valle is survived by her husband, Carlos De...

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