Obituaries
Antonio H. Jimenez
Sep 4, 2010
ANTONIO H. JIMENEZ PHARR- Antonio H. Jimenez, 71, died Saturday, September 04, 2010 at his residence. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. Jimenez had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Dulia Jimenez; former wife, Estela Ramirez, and a son, Alejandro Jimenez. Mr. Jimenez is survived by his 11 children,...
Estela Garcia Flores
Sep 3, 2010
ESTELA GARCIA FLORES PHARR – Estela Garcia Flores, 79, died Friday, September 3, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Flores had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of La Trinidad Methodist Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noe Flores; her parents, Pedro and Inocencia...
Amalia Ayala Lopez
Aug 31, 2010
AMALIA AYALA LOPEZ AUSTIN, TX - Amalia Ayala Lopez, 85, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Lopez was formerly of Alvin, Texas and had lived in Austin for three years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leopoldo P. Lopez; a son, Leopoldo A. Lopez; her parents, Pedro Ayala and Josefa Garcia Ayala; and three sisters,...
Melissa Ann Ramirez
Aug 30, 2010
MELISSA ANN RAMIREZ PHARR - Melissa Ann Ramirez, 47, died Monday, August 30, 2010, at her residence in Pharr. Born in San Juan and formerly of Mission, she had lived in Pharr since 2004. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her husband, Marcos Ramos Ramirez, Jr., Ret. US Army; two children; Kristen Nicole Loredo and Ryan Nicholas Loredo; her parents, Erasmo...
Maria Elena Flores
Aug 30, 2010
MARIA ELENA FLORES EDINBURG – Maria Elena Flores, 47, went home to our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family and friends, on Monday, August 30, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Flores had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Mari was a devoted mother, daughter, sister...
Ofelia G. Aguirre
Aug 24, 2010
OFELIA G. AGUIRRE SAN ANTONIO, TX - Ofelia G. Aguirre, 81, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at her residence in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Aguirre formerly lived in Angleton, Texas for most of her adult life. After retirement from the Angleton Independent School District she and her husband Heriberto (Eddie) Aguirre...
Luis Hernandez
Aug 24, 2010
LUIS HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Luis Hernandez, 63, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Hernandez had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg.. He is preceded in death by his father, Concepcion Hernandez; maternal grandmother, Brijida Martinez; a sister, Maria de Rosario...
Simon Casas
Aug 22, 2010
SIMON CASAS EDINBURG – Simon Casas, 84, died Sunday, August 22, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Mr. Casas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Vicenta Casas; two sisters, Dolores Barrientes and Guadalupe Ruiz; three brothers, Juan Casas, Simon Casas and Manuel Casas. Mr. Casas...
Reyes "Rey" Aranda Jr.
Aug 17, 2010
REYES "REY" ARANDA, JR. SAN JUAN - Reyes "Rey" Aranda, Jr., 55, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Aranda had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Rodolfo "Fito" Aranda, Oscar Aranda; and his father, Reyes Aranda. Mr. Aranda is survived by four children,...
Refugia S. Garza
Aug 17, 2010
REFUGIA S. GARCIA EDINBURG – Refugia Garcia, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garcia had lived there most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio Garcia; two sisters, Rebecca...
Marciano Villanueva
Aug 16, 2010
MARCIANO VILLANUEVA DONNA - Marciano Villanueva, 92, died Monday, August 16, 2010 at his residence in Donna. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Villanueva had lived in Donna since 1956. Mr. Villanueva is survived by his wife, Gregoria Villanueva; 13 children, Ramon Villanueva, Fidel Villanueva, Silvano Villanueva, Maria Ramos, Norberta Ortiz, Jose Francisco Villanueva, Alberto Villanueva, Leticia Salinas, Luis...
Mary Garza
Aug 16, 2010
MARY GARZA EDINBURG – Mary Garza, 54, died Monday, August 16, 2010, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leoandro and Marta Ramirez; and a brother, Jorge Garza. Mrs. Garza is survived by her husband, Atanacio Garza; four children, Cindy Garza,...
Francisco Mata Sr.
Aug 15, 2010
FRANCISCO MATA, SR. McALLEN - Francisco Mata, Sr., 89, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Mata was born in McAllen and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sabino and Hilaria Mata; three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Mata is survived by his wife, Rosa Mata of...
Juana G. Pena
Aug 14, 2010
JUANA G. PENA McALLEN - Juana G. Pena, 85, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Milpas, N.L., Mexico, Mrs. Pena had lived in McAllen for 40 years. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Alma Delia Dominguez; and her parents, Francisco and Anita Garza. Mrs. Pena is survived by her husband, Rodolfo Pena of...
Jesus B. Calvillo
Aug 8, 2010
JESUS B. CALVILLO Dt. 31:8 For the Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. EDINBURG - Jesus B. Calvillo, 73, died Sunday, August 8, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg, Texas. Mr. Calvillo was born in San Diego, Texas and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He...
Juventino De Leon
Aug 8, 2010
JUVENTINO DE LEON SAN JUAN – Juventino De Leon, 77, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. De Leon was formerly of Alamo and lived in San Juan. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He is preceded in death by a son, Martin De Leon. Mr....
Eliseo Salinas
Aug 7, 2010
ELISEO SALINAS PHARR - Eliseo Salinas, 82, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. He was born in New Gulf, Texas and had lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Salinas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the U.S. Occupation of Japan during World War II as a military police. After World...
Juan A. Gomez
Aug 6, 2010
JUAN A. GOMEZ LA VILLA – Juan A. Gomez, 72, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Montemorelos, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Gomez was formerly of San Carlos and had lived in La Villa since 2002. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Gomez of La Villa; a son, Juan Antonio (Noelia) Gomez,...
Maria Elena Flores
Aug 4, 2010
MARIA ELENA FLORES EDINBURG – Maria Elena Flores, 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at her residence Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Flores had lived there all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rosendo “Tito” Flores; her mother,...
Angel Montero
Aug 4, 2010
ANGEL MONTERO SAN JUAN - Angel Montero, 31, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010. He was born in Laguna De Gomez Tamasopo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in San Juan most of his life. Angel is survived by his wife, Anna Lee Montero; two sons, Angel Montero, Brandon Montero; and two daughters, Oneida Montero, Miranda Montero, all of San...