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Elidoro Rivera

Elidoro Rivera

Nov 30, 2021

Elidoro Rivera, age 96, a resident of San Juan went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 30, 2021, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Amanda Rivera; a son, Rodolfo Rivera; and a precious great-grandson, Oliver Enyx Gutierrez. Mr. Rivera is survived by his spouse, Diana Rivera; three children, Sylvia...

Jesus Jose Jimenez

Jesus Jose Jimenez

Nov 29, 2021

Jesus Jose Jimenez, 75, entered eternal rest Monday, November 29, 2021, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Cecilia Jimenez; two brothers; one sister; a grandson, Rogelio Jimenez Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Zuriel Arreaga. Mr. Jimenez is survived by his wife, Juanita Jimenez; six children, Rogelio (Sonia) Jimenez, Rebecca (Everardo) Sanchez, Maria...

Rev. Francisco Gaytan

Rev. Francisco Gaytan

Nov 29, 2021

REV. FRANCISCO GAYTAN EDINBURG - Rev. Francisco Gaytan, 89, entered eternal rest Monday, November 29, 2021, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Chihuahua, MX, he had lived in Edinburg since 1983. Rev. Gaytan was pastor of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church in Edinburg. In 1948, Rev. Gaytan came to the United States from Chihuahua, Mexico to learn English at...

Rosalinda G. Lopez

Rosalinda G. Lopez

Nov 28, 2021

ROSALINDA G. LOPEZ EDINBURG - Rosalinda G. Lopez, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, in Edinburg, Texas. She was born in Mission, Texas, to Fidel and Victoria Gonzalez. She was the youngest of eleven children. Being the youngest of the Gonzalez Montalvo family, she was cherished and adored by her entire family. Rosie met the love of...

Kimberly "La Negrita" Martinez

Kimberly "La Negrita" Martinez

Nov 27, 2021

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Larry W. Doeppenschmidt

Larry W. Doeppenschmidt

Nov 27, 2021

LARRY W. DOEPPENSCHMIDT MCALLEN - Larry W. Doeppenschmidt, 74, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 27, 2021, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Antonio, Texas he had lived in McAllen most of his life. His family and the Fighting Texas Aggies were his greatest loves. Larry was married almost forty-five years to his Queen, and they could always be seen...

Victor S. Rodriguez

Victor S. Rodriguez

Nov 25, 2021

Victor S. Rodriguez Donna - Victor S. Rodriguez, 99, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his residence in Donna. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Rodriguez; his son, Israel Rodriguez; and his parents, Cresencio Rodriguez and Teresa Salomon. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his six children, Yolanda Soria, Justo Rodriguez, Arnulfo Rodriguez, Elida Cruz, Maricela Rodriguez,...

Fortino Cortez

Fortino Cortez

Nov 24, 2021

FORTINO CORTEZ PHARR – Fortino Cortez, 92, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his mother, Angelita Rodriguez Cortez; his sister, Maria De Jesus Cortez. Mr. Cortez is survived by his wife, Celia Cortez of Pharr; four children, Fortino Cortez, Jr. of Austin, TX, Rosalinda Cortez, of Round Rock,...

Carlos Rodriguez - Puente

Carlos Rodriguez - Puente

Nov 23, 2021

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Ruben G. Puente

Ruben G. Puente

Nov 22, 2021

RUBEN G. PUENTE SAN JUAN – Ruben G. Puente, 72, entered eternal rest Monday, November 22, 2021, at Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline. Mr. Puente was a lifelong resident of San Juan and was employed as the Public Works Director for City of Hidalgo until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leandro Sr. and Clara...

Jose Angel Martinez

Jose Angel Martinez

Nov 21, 2021

JOSE ANGEL MARTINEZ EDINBURG – Jose Angel Martinez, 88, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ramona A. Martinez; parents, Viviano and Anita Martinez; five brothers, Jesus and Rudy Martinez, Guadalupe, Ruben, and Gilbert Enriquez; and a sister, Herlinda Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his 10 children,...

Catalina Quintana

Catalina Quintana

Nov 21, 2021

Catalina Quintana, 91, entered eternal rest Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Rancho Santa Cruz, Michoacan, Ms. Quintana had lived in Edinburg since 1982 and was formerly of Monte Alto. Catalina attended Mi Pueblito Adult Day Care in Edinburg She is preceded in death by a sister, Paula Frias. Catalina is survived by four daughters, Marisela Villarreal of Edinburg, Yolanda...

Jean Marie Killelea

Jean Marie Killelea

Nov 20, 2021

We mourn the loss of Jean Marie Killelea who entered Eternal Life the evening of November 20, 2021. Born October 12, 1927 to Andrew and Helen Hebel in Peru, Illinois. Growing up in a large family, the eighth of nine children, Jean attended St. Joseph’s parish grade school and received her diploma from LaSalle-Peru Twp. High School, LaSalle, Illinois. Over...

Raul Rodriguez Sr.

Raul Rodriguez Sr.

Nov 20, 2021

RAUL RODRIGUEZ, SR. EDINBURG – Raul Rodriguez Sr., 99, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Raul had lived in Edinburg all of his life and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carlota Rodriguez; six children, Maria Elva,...

Luis Gonzaga Escobedo, Sr.

Luis Gonzaga Escobedo, Sr.

Nov 19, 2021

LUIS GONZAGA ESCOBEDO, SR. ALAMO - Luis G. Escobedo Sr., 76, entered eternal rest Friday, November 19, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Lockney, Texas, Mr. Escobedo had lived in Alamo most of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elias Escobedo and Virginia Landa Escobedo; a...

Eduardo Alvarado

Eduardo Alvarado

Nov 19, 2021

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Crispin Quintanilla Jr.

Crispin Quintanilla Jr.

Nov 19, 2021

Crispin Quintanilla Jr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021, at his residence. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mr. Quintanilla was born in Edinburg on February 19, 1938 to the late Crispin Quintanilla Sr. and Maria Ozuna Quintanilla. He attended Edinburg public school and graduated from Edinburg High School...

Larry Burgess

Larry Burgess

Nov 17, 2021

Larry Lester Burgess born January 27, 1942 passed away peacefully in his home in Alamo, Texas on November 17, 2021 surrounded by family. Larry was born in Salem, Illinois to Harlin Lester and Freda Ruth Burgess. Larry moved to Donna, Texas located in the Rio Grande Valley in 1980 and for 13 years owned motels and a restaurant until retirement...

Marion Henry Janik

Marion Henry Janik

Nov 16, 2021

Marion Henry Janik, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Marion Janik was a selfless man respecting people equally no matter what race, class, or history. His big heart always saw the best in others seeding charity and love to whoever crossed his path. We will always love and remember our Tatus through all his actions...

Beatriz "Bea" Palomo

Beatriz "Bea" Palomo

Nov 13, 2021

Beatriz "Bea" Palomo, 81, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Beatriz was a very strong and courageous woman who is dearly loved and cherished by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Olivia Arce; two sisters, Naya Badillo and Chelo Cantu; and a brother, Fernando Arce. Mrs. Palomo is survived by...

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