Obituaries

Armando De La Rosa

Armando De La Rosa

Aug 28, 2020

EDINBURG - Armando De La Rosa, 54, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is survived by his wife, Mirna Quintero; six children, Krystal Lee De La Rosa, Bianca De La Rosa, Amanda Garcia, Andrea De La Rosa, Armando De La Rosa, Jr., Cassandra De La Rosa; 12 grandchildren; his parents, Alberto and Consuelo...

Lt. Mark Casey

Lt. Mark Casey

Aug 27, 2020

MISSION - Lt. Mark Casey, 73, entered eternal rest Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in Weslaco and formerly of McAllen, Mr. Casey had lived in Mission for over 25 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam. Mark had a 35-year career in law enforcement and retired from Mission Police...

Jaime Javier Rodriguez Sr.

Jaime Javier Rodriguez Sr.

Aug 25, 2020

He will never be forgotten, he has gone to join the Lord in Heaven Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at his residence in San Juan. As he will be forever in our hearts, he will truly be missed by all his family and friends. Our father was a great strong man, who could always make everyone laugh, and was loving and...

Alicia E. Muñoz

Alicia E. Muñoz

Aug 24, 2020

Alicia Escobar Munoz, 95, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at Senior Care of Edinburg. She was born on October 24, 1924, the eldest of 12 children. She graduated at the age of 17 in 1942 from Rio Grande City High School. Like so many other young women of her time, she went to work on the home front to...

Eugenio Avalos, Jr.

Eugenio Avalos, Jr.

Aug 24, 2020

EUGENIO AVALOS, JR. PHARR - Eugenio Avalos Jr., 68, entered eternal rest Monday, August 24, 2020, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregoria Rivera Gomez and Epifanio Gomez Sr. Eugenio is survived by three children, Maria "Lupita" (Rey) Mendoza of Edinburg, Becky (Chris) Bolton of Wharton, TX, Crissy (Jesse) Sierra of McAllen; his...

Paul Morris Evins

Paul Morris Evins

Aug 24, 2020

Paul Morris Evins, 63, entered eternal rest Monday, August 24, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Refugio, he lived in Edinburg most of his life. He graduated from Edinburg High School where he was played football, ran track, and was a member of the Key Club. Paul received his Bachelor of Arts and was an educator for 30...

Bonifacio Castillo Jr.

Bonifacio Castillo Jr.

Aug 23, 2020

Bonifacio Castillo Jr., 45, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Castillo lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a very dedicated employee of Allied Fire and Protection and a loyal, loving friend to many. Bonifacio is survived by his lovely wife, Gracie Castillo; two sons, Isaac Israel (Yesenia Valdez) Castillo,...

Minerva Rios

Minerva Rios

Aug 23, 2020

EDINBURG - Our beloved, Minerva Rios, 66, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 and is with our Father in Heaven. All who new Mine, knew she loved her children and grandchildren with her whole soul. Mine was a devoted wife, adoring grandmother, and the most selfless person. Words can not express the love she had for her family. See you...

Jesse Gene Howerton

Jesse Gene Howerton

Aug 22, 2020

JESSE GENE HOWERTON WESLACO – Jesse Gene Howerton, 73, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Weslaco. Born in Long Lane, Missouri, Jesse lived in Weslaco since the early 2000s. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Edith and Ira Howerton; and five siblings. Jesse is survived by two daughters, Toni Howerton of Milan, IL, Tanya Noriega of...

Enrique Cortez

Enrique Cortez

Aug 22, 2020

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Apolonio Hernandez

Apolonio Hernandez

Aug 22, 2020

Apolonio Hernandez, 92, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Hernandez is preceded in death by his wife, Jesusa Hernandez; and a newborn son.He is survived by his children, Tomas (Eva) Hernandez, Angelina (Sabas +) Arce, Maria Martina (Alberto +) Garcia, Bernardo (Chris) Hernandez, Jose (Myrna) Hernandez, Maria Idolina (Fernando) Trevino, Maria Cristina (Felipe) Garza, Romana...

Maria Teresa "Terry" Cano

Maria Teresa "Terry" Cano

Aug 21, 2020

Lifelong McAllen resident, Maria Teresa “Terry” Cano, 54, went to be with Lord on Friday, August 21, 2020. She graduated from McAllen High School in 1984 and married her high school sweetheart, Rene Cano, in 1985. Terry’s family meant everything to her; she was well known for her hospitality and kindness. She was a warrior with great faith and leaves...

Antero Castilleja

Antero Castilleja

Aug 21, 2020

ANTERO CASTILLEJA EDINBURG - Antero Castilleja, 81, went home to our Lord Friday, August 21, 2020 in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabella Tafolla; and a daughter, Sandra Castilleja. Mr. Castilleja is survived by his loving wife, Estela Castilleja of Edinburg; two children, Cynthia (Noe) Torres of Edinburg, Eduardo Rene Castilleja of Hidalgo; three grandchildren, Chelsea...

Enrique T. Vasquez

Enrique T. Vasquez

Aug 19, 2020

ALAMO - Enrique T. Vasquez, 86, entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nombre de Dios, Durango, Mexico, Mr. Vasquez had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maria and Aureliano Vasquez; a brother, Miguel; and a sister, Evarista. Enrique is survived by his wife, Petra...

Marisela "Marci" Barreiro

Marisela "Marci" Barreiro

Aug 19, 2020

MARISELA “MARCI” BARREIRO PALMHURST – Marisela “Marci” Barreiro, 67, entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Marci had lived in Palmhurst most of her life. Marci was a loving, caring, and giving person. The title she was most proud of was “Mom.” She cared deeply for her children and...

Celedonia "Cele" Cardenas Garza

Celedonia "Cele" Cardenas Garza

Aug 18, 2020

Celedonia (Cele) Cardenas Garza, 97, entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at The Heights of Alamo Nursing Home. She was born on March 3, 1923, in Alamo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabino and Seferina Cardenas and her late husband Jose Luz Garza, who went to be with the Lord on September 19, 1956. Celedonia...

Ramon Jasso Gomez

Ramon Jasso Gomez

Aug 18, 2020

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Cruz Gonzalez Martinez

Cruz Gonzalez Martinez

Aug 17, 2020

Cruz Gonzalez Martinez, 63, entered eternal rest Monday, August 17, 2020, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Martinez; her mother, Maria L. Castro; her father, Jose Gonzalez; and a sister, Andrea Miranda. Cruz is survived by seven children, Maricela (Javier) Salinas, Roberto (Priscilla) Martinez, Claudia Y. (Jesse) Dugas, Maria (Julio) Garza, Mike...

Ernestina R. Leal

Ernestina R. Leal

Aug 17, 2020

EDINBURG – Ernestina R. Leal, 69, went home to our Lord August 17, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. She was born and raised in Edinburg on January 27, 1951. Tina graduated from Edinburg High School and then worked as a cosmetologist until she retired in 2005. She always watched out for everyone and had a heart of gold. She was...

Dalia Enett Solis

Dalia Enett Solis

Aug 16, 2020

Dalia Enett Solis, 52, entered eternal rest Sunday, August 16, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, she was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Dalia was employed by PSJA ISD, where she was a devoted educator for 29 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Erasmo and Mercedes Avila;...