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Francisco Sandoval

Francisco Sandoval

Dec 11, 2020

ALAMO - Francisco "907" Sandoval, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Pancho or "907" as he was known, was a humble, caring, hardworking, strong-willed person who was always willing to help someone in need. He was a successful business owner and operator of Sandoval 907 Drive-in Alamo. His...

Maria D. Salinas

Maria D. Salinas

Dec 10, 2020

MARIA D. SALINAS EDINBURG – Maria D. Salinas, 67, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Ramos and Guadalupe Salinas; grandparents, Benigno and Maria Salinas; aunt/mother, Carolina Salinas; three uncles, Guadalupe, Severo and Benigno Salinas. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her husband, Rene Salinas; two children, Rene...

Jose "Eddie" Vargas

Jose "Eddie" Vargas

Dec 8, 2020

Jose "Eddie" Vargas, 49, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. To his family, Eddie was known as "Guero," because as a child he had blonde hair and hazel eyes. Born in McAllen, Mr. Vargas had lived in McAllen and Edinburg most of his life, and he was proud to be a McHi Bulldog. He...

Alfredo Antonio Gonzalez

Alfredo Antonio Gonzalez

Dec 7, 2020

Alfredo Antonio Gonzalez, 69, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at Solara Specialty Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Aurora Gonzalez; two brothers, Jose Luis Gonzalez and Arturo Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Silvia Gonzalez; three children, Laura Gonzalez, Alexandra (Jesuth) Sanden, Viviana (Gabriel) Solis; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four...

Deacon Jose Jesus Galvan

Deacon Jose Jesus Galvan

Dec 6, 2020

ALAMO - Deacon Jose Jesus Galvan, 76, went home to the Lord Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Solara Specialty Hospitals of McAllen. Born and raised in Guanajuato, MX, Deacon Galvan was an active parishioner of his local church. He then moved to the United States and began his course of study to become a deacon while a member of Our...

Ofelia E. Garza

Ofelia E. Garza

Dec 3, 2020

EDINBURG - Ofelia E. Garza, 70, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Mrs. Garza was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Eureste; three siblings, Israel Eureste, Jose Luis “Eloy” Eureste, and Alma Eureste. Mrs. Garza is survived by her...

Mary J. "Maruca" Lopez

Mary J. "Maruca" Lopez

Dec 1, 2020

MARY J. “MARUCA” LOPEZ EDINBURG – Mary J. “Maruca” Lopez, 96, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Maruca and her husband, Jimmy, were a part of the generation that dealt with the Depression and WWII. Maruca owned her own business, Maruca's Beauty Bazzar & Ceramic Shop. Their home was always open to family, no matter...

Alfonso "La Borrega" Rios Sr.

Alfonso "La Borrega" Rios Sr.

Dec 1, 2020

EDINBURG- Alfonso "La Borrega" Rios, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his great-grandson, Gino Rey Adame; his parents, Jesus and Beatriz M. Rios; several brothers; and a sister. Mr. Rios is survived by his wife, Maria Ana Rios; six children, Alfonso Rios Jr., Armando Rios, Adelmira (Eleazar)...

Ramona A. Martinez

Ramona A. Martinez

Nov 30, 2020

Ramona A. Martinez, 89, went home to our Lord Monday, November 30, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Manuel, Mrs. Martinez was raised and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was employed by Edinburg Hospital for 33 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jose Leonel Perez

Jose Leonel Perez

Nov 29, 2020

JOSE LEONEL PEREZ EDINBURG – Jose Leonel Perez, 77, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Perez was born and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Perez was employed by the United States Postal...

Victor R. Rodriguez Sr.

Victor R. Rodriguez Sr.

Nov 29, 2020

VICTOR R. RODRIGUEZ SR. PHARR – Victor R. Rodriguez Sr., 79, went home to our Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, MX, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a devoted parishioner at St. Jude Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Rodriguez Sr. and Enriqueta...

Enrique S. Maldonado

Enrique S. Maldonado

Nov 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Enrique (Henry) Maldonado Jr. announce his passing on November 28, 2020. He was always admired for his outlook on life and dedication to faith, family, and hard work. Henry was a man of strong courage and determination. After losing his father at a young age, he was able to go from...

Lucio Rodriguez Gongora

Lucio Rodriguez Gongora

Nov 27, 2020

LUCIO RODRIGUEZ GONGORA EDINBURG – Lucio Rodriguez Gongora, 80, went home to the Lord Friday, November 27, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mexico, he lived in Reedly, California for most of his life. Lucio is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elvira Rodriguez of Edinburg; seven children, Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez, Gerardo (Paulina) Rodriguez,...

Cristina Carrera

Cristina Carrera

Nov 26, 2020

CRISTINA CARRERA MISSION – Cristina Carrera, 50, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Francisco Mariscal. Cristina is survived by her husband, Ernesto Moya; her son, David Lee Carrera; two daughters, Lexandria Moya and Brianna Moya; four siblings, Mario Garza, Olga Villarreal, Irene Garza, Leonor Lopez; her mother, Amadora...

Maria R. De La Garza

Maria R. De La Garza

Nov 25, 2020

MCALLEN -Maria R. De La Garza, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her residence in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto De La Garza, Sr.; a son, Moises De La Garza. Mrs. De La Garza is survived by her three children, Roberto (Lucinda) De La Garza, Esther (Manuel) Galindo, Martha Ramirez; eight grandchildren; ten...

Alfredo H. Soto

Alfredo H. Soto

Nov 25, 2020

ALFREDO H. SOTO BROWNSVILLE – Alfredo H. Soto, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Virginia Montalvo Soto; two granddaughters, Priscilla Annette Soto Garcia and Jay Jay Love Soto. Mr. Soto is survived by 12 children, Rodolfo (Alice) Soto, Alfredo (Janie) Soto Jr., Elizabeth...

Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Nov 23, 2020

Ruben Garcia, 86, entered eternal rest Monday, November 23, 2020, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Natividad Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by six children, Norma (Ramon) Gonzalez, Ruben Garcia Jr., Armando Garcia, Marisela (Alejandro) De La Rosa, Alfredo (Cynthia) Garcia, Melida (Bruno Zuniga) Garcia; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren....

Amanda Mireles

Amanda Mireles

Nov 21, 2020

AMANDA MIRELES ALAMO – Amanda Mireles, 82, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. Amanda was born and raised in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Augustina Lopez; and four brothers, Raul, Federico, Ruben, and Abel Lopez. Amanda is survived by her husband of 67 years, Macario Mireles...

Juanita P. Salinas

Juanita P. Salinas

Nov 21, 2020

Juanita P. Salinas, 74, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020, at The Gardens at Brook Ridge in Pharr. Born in Los Arrieros, Texas, Juanita had lived in McAllen for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling, loved attending her granddaughter's dance performances, and arts and crafts. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be...

Lucia Flores

Lucia Flores

Nov 19, 2020

ALAMO - Lucia Flores, 82, went home to our Lord Thursday, November 19, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. Born in San Miguel de Camargo, Tamaulipas, MX, Mrs. Flores lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horacio and Jovita Gutierrez. Mrs. Flores is survived by her loving husband, Guadalupe Flores of Alamo;...

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