Obituaries
Martin Estevis
Mar 12, 2011
Martin Estevis Edinburg- Martin Estevis, 86, of Edinburg died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. He was born in Alamo, Texas, joined the United States Air Force, where he fought during WWII, and has lived in Edinburg for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Petra Estevis. Mr. Estevis is survived by his...
Sandra Chavez
Mar 12, 2011
SANDRA CHAVEZ EDINBURG — Sandra Chavez, 61, born in McAllen, TX on November 28, 1949 died March 12, 2011 in Houston, TX. In her early years, she grasped the knowledge of the true God, Jehovah, and embraced it with deep conviction. She was a patriot in the work of the Lord joined by her husband of 37 years. Many were,...
Israel Perez
Mar 10, 2011
ISRAEL PEREZ III EDINBURG – Israel Perez III, 17, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Israel Perez. Israel is survived his father, Israel (Elena) Perez Jr.; his mother, Idalia Perez; three sisters, Jennifer Yvonne Perez, Amy Perez and Marissa Perez; a brother, Mark Perez; maternal grandparents, Santiago...
Jose "Pepino" Sauceda Iii
Mar 10, 2011
JOSE "PEPINO" SAUCEDA, III LA BLANCA - Jose "Pepino" Sauceda III, 35, died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Reynaldo and Octavia Escobar; and paternal grandfather, Jose Sauceda Sr. Mr. Sauceda is survived by his parents, Jose and Agedita Sauceda; four sisters, Cecilia (Javier Ozuna) Sauceda, Alma (Mario Galban) Sauceda, Irma Sauceda and...
Celia R. Corona
Mar 9, 2011
CELIA R. CORONA PHARR - Celia R. Corona, 86, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Isidro, Mrs. Corona was formerly of Pharr and Rio Grande City. She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Corona; a son, Joel Corona POW-MIA; her...
Eva G. Martinez
Mar 6, 2011
EVA G. MARTINEZ EDINBURG — Eva G. Martinez, 78, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg for most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Tijerina. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband, Pedro Degollado...
Maria Z. Trevino
Mar 6, 2011
MARIA ZENORINA "NENA" RODRIGUEZ TREVINO SAN JUAN — Maria Zenorina "Nena" Rodriguez Trevino, 81, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Maria Zenorina "Nena" always had a song in her heart and a smile on her beautiful face. And now this sleeping beauty is at peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She...
Wilfredo Lopez Sr.
Mar 4, 2011
WILFREDO LOPEZ SR. McALLEN - Wilfredo Lopez, Sr., 88, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mr. Lopez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a radio announcer for Chulas Fronteras for 53 years. He is preceded in death by his wife,...
Eva P. Contreras
Mar 3, 2011
EVA P. CONTRERAS ALAMO - Eva P. Contreras, 88, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Contreras had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of San Pablo Methodist Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Contreras Sr., two sons, Rene and...
Gertrudis V. Cantu
Feb 22, 2011
GERTRUDIS V. CANTU SAN JUAN - Gertrudis V. Cantu, 81, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at LifeCare Hospital of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Mendez, Tamps., Mexico, Mrs. Cantu had lived in San Juan since 1966 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo...
Blanca Ramirez Shawn
Feb 21, 2011
BLANCA RAMIREZ SHAWN On March 2, 1934, Blanca Sylvia was born to Cirilo and Victoria Ramirez in Kenedy, Texas. Blanca resided in Pharr, Texas with her father, mother, three sisters and one brother. During those early childhood years, Blanca spent most of her time helping her mother care for her younger siblings. Blanca grew into a beautiful young lady and...
John A. "Jack" O'Malley Rev.
Feb 21, 2011
FR. JOHN "JACK" A. O'MALLEY Fr. John A. O’Malley, better known to his parishioners and friends as Fr. Jack, went home to the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011. Fr. Jack was born on April 16, 1926, in Dublin, Ireland. He was ordained a priest on June 5, 1955 at St. Peter Seminary in Wexford, Ireland, for the Diocese of...
Father Ricardo Garcia
Feb 21, 2011
FATHER RICARDO GARCIA, JR. And the Father said: “Quickly, bring out a robe – the best one- and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was...
Daniel David Gorena
Feb 19, 2011
DANIEL DAVID GORENA EDINBURG - Daniel David “Danny” Gorena, 56, departed earth Saturday, February 19, 2011 to begin his heavenly journey. Born July 25, 1954 to Roberto Sr. and Macaria Gorena, Danny always marched to the beat of his own drum. Fun-loving and adventuresome, Danny also found great joy in showering his affection on his numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren....
Jose C. Martinez
Feb 17, 2011
JOSE C. MARTINEZ ALAMO - Jose C. Martinez, 74, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alice, Texas, Mr. Martinez was formerly of McAllen and had lived in Alamo for the past two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Martinez was owner of Enjoeyable Tours and for many years took groups of...
Alden William Lyckman
Feb 17, 2011
ALDEN WILLIAM LYCKMAN EDINBURG - Alden William Lyckman, 81, went to meet the Lord, Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born as one of four children, in Cadillac Texas near Pawnee, to Aldrick and Mabel Lyckman. He graduated from Pawnee High School and received a scholarship to Texas A&I. He served in the...
Athena Moya
Feb 16, 2011
ATHENA MOYA SAN JUAN - Athena Moya, 31, has gone to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, Athena had lived in San Juan all of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her...
Elisandro De Hoyos Robles
Feb 15, 2011
ELISANDRO DE HOYOS ROBLES SAN JUAN - Elisandro De Hoyos Robles, 73, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. De Hoyos was formerly of Pharr and had lived in San Juan for the past ten years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elisandro Sr. and Teofila De...
Joel Rene Escobar
Feb 15, 2011
JOEL RENE ESCOBAR PHARR - Joel Rene Escobar y Saenz was called home by his Lord, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Comfort House at the age of 74. Joel Rene Escobar, born on July 31, 1936, in Pharr, Texas, received his early education at Donna ISD, graduating from Donna High School in 1955. Ranked third highest in his graduating class,...
Delia V. Villegas
Feb 14, 2011
DELIA V. VILLEGAS PHARR - Surrounded by her family, Delia V. Villegas, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 14th, 2011. She was born May 13, 1925 in El Tule Ranch, Texas. Widowed at a young age, she lived a life devoted to Christ, her family, and her Catholic faith. Raising her three very young children, Carlos Villegas,...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
