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Dolroes Hernandez

Dolroes Hernandez

Aug 1, 2009

DOLORES HERNANDEZ PHARR - Dolores Hernandez, 93, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at San Juan Nursing Home. Mrs. Hernandez was born in Pharr and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Hernandez; her parents, Melecio and Guadalupe Zuniga; a sister,...

Edgar Weldon Parkhill Jr.

Edgar Weldon Parkhill Jr.

Jul 31, 2009

E. WELDON PARKHILL, JR. EDINBURG – E. Weldon Parkhill, Jr., 65, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Denison, Texas, Mr. Parkhill had lived in Edinburg for the past 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Parkhill is survived by his wife, Esmeralda Parkhill of Edinburg; five daughters, Rhonda Parkhill and...

Julia T. Garza

Julia T. Garza

Jul 29, 2009

JULIA T. GARZA Psalm 133.1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dewell together in unity. DELMITA/MCALLEN – Julia T. Garza, 72, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas, Mrs. Garza was formerly of Delmita, Texas and had lived in McAllen for the past 3...

Alejandro Jimenez

Alejandro Jimenez

Jul 27, 2009

ALEJANDRO JIMENEZ PHARR - Alejandro Jimenez, 41, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at his residence in Pharr. Born in McAllen, Mr. Jimenez had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Estela R. Jimenez. Mr. Jimenez is survived by his wife, Nancy Jimenez; three children, Krystal Lizzet Jimenez, Alejandro Jimenez, Jr., Adrian Jimenez;...

Edwino "Ed" Poblete

Edwino "Ed" Poblete

Jul 25, 2009

EDWINO “ED” POBLETE EDINBURG – Edwino “Ed” Poblete, 56, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at LifeCare Hospital of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Naic, Cavite, Republic of Philippines, Mr. Poblete was formerly of Jacsonville, Florida, had lived in Edinburg for the past 7 years and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Edinburg. He was a veteran of...

Nicolas Palacios Jr.

Nicolas Palacios Jr.

Jul 23, 2009

Nicolas “Nico” Palacios Jr. Edinburg- Nicolas “Nico” Palacios Jr., 62, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas, California. Mr. Palacios was born in Parkin, Arkansas and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by a son, Nicolas Santos...

Norma V. Guerra

Norma V. Guerra

Jul 20, 2009

NORMA V. GUERRA EDINBURG – Norma V. Guerra, 53, passed away to be with the Lord, Monday, July 20, 2009 at McAllen Medical Center after a short illness. Norma was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Gilberto Villarreal. Norma is survived by her husband,...

Petra Y. Garcia

Petra Y. Garcia

Jul 19, 2009

PETRA Y. GARCIA ALAMO - Petra Y. Garcia, 71, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Garcia had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by a son, Amador Garcia; her parents, Jesus and Bernarda Ybarra;...

Ricardo "Jr" Cruz Jr.

Ricardo "Jr" Cruz Jr.

Jul 19, 2009

RICARDO "JR" CRUZ, JR. McALLEN - Ricardo "JR" Cruz, Jr., our truly beloved and charming "JR" went to meet our Savior and all the angels in heaven on July 19, 2009. He was born on November 5, 1987, in Grand Prairie, Texas. "JR" is the son of Ricardo Cruz of Dallas and Marilu Trevino Cruz of McAllen, a brother to...

Ruben Villegas

Ruben Villegas

Jul 17, 2009

RUBEN VILLEGAS ALAMO - Ruben Villegas passed away to be with the Lord on July 17, 2009 at the age of 21 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Ruben was born in McAllen and had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is survived by his parents, David Villegas and Emma Juarez of Alamo; six brothers, David Villegas,...

Ruben Villegas

Ruben Villegas

Jul 17, 2009

RUBEN VILLEGAS ALAMO - Ruben Villegas passed away to be with the Lord on July 17, 2009 at the age of 21 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Ruben was born in McAllen and had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is survived by his parents, David Villegas and Emma Juarez of Alamo; six brothers, David Villegas,...

Eloisa Dimas Garza

Eloisa Dimas Garza

Jul 13, 2009

ELOISA DIMAS GARZA PHARR - Eloisa Dimas Garza, 78, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 13, 2009. Eloisa was born in Edinburg on July 17, 1930 to Cosimo Dimas and Luz Gomez Dimas and lived in Pharr most of her life. She loved to dance and enjoyed conjunto music. Raising her family was her vocation...

Juan V. Luna

Juan V. Luna

Jul 13, 2009

JUAN V. LUNA EDINBURG – Juan V. Luna, 81, died in peace Monday, July 13, 2009, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Mr. Luna was born in Los Ebanos, Texas and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by...

Fernando M. Gonzalez

Fernando M. Gonzalez

Jul 10, 2009

FERNANDO M. GONZALEZ MCALLEN – Fernando M. Gonzalez, 80, died Friday, Jluy 10, 2009, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Las Vivoras, Texas, Mr. Gonzalez was formerly of Rio Grande City and had lived in McAllen for the past 20 years of his life. He was a member of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church in Edinburg and was...

Luis G. Gutierrez

Luis G. Gutierrez

Jul 9, 2009

LUIS G. GUTIERREZ PHARR - Luis G. Gutierrez, 88, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at LifeCare Hospitals of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mr. Gutierrez had lived in Pharr since 1970 and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Iracema J. George; a sister, Virginia Salinas;...

Ruben Salazar

Ruben Salazar

Jul 9, 2009

RUBEN SALAZAR SAN JUAN - Ruben Salazar, 77, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Salazar had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Olivia Salazar; his parents,...

Luis G. Gutierrez

Luis G. Gutierrez

Jul 9, 2009

LUIS G. GUTIERREZ PHARR - Luis G. Gutierrez, 88, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at LifeCare Hospitals of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mr. Gutierrez had lived in Pharr since 1970 and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Iracema J. George; a sister, Virginia Salinas;...

Benito Cano Iii

Benito Cano Iii

Jul 8, 2009

BENITO CANO III EDINBURG – Benito Cano III, 48, died Wednesday, June 8, 2009 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cano was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. He was a very loving husband, father and son and will be deeply missed by his...

Juan S. Tijerina

Juan S. Tijerina

Jul 7, 2009

JUAN S. TIJERINA McALLEN - Juan S. Tijerina, 60, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at his residence in McAllen. Born in Raymondville, Texas, Mr. Tijerina had lived in McAllen all of his life. He was a member of San Juan Diego Catholic Church in McAllen. Mr. Tijerina is survived by his wife, Alicia Tijerina; a son, Juan (Amada) Tijerina, Jr.,...

Julian S. Vela

Julian S. Vela

Jul 3, 2009

JULIAN S. VELA The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 PHARR - Julian S. Vela, 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pawnee, Texas, Mr. Vela had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a founding member of...

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