Obituaries

Blackie

Blackie

Jul 5, 2020

SAN JUAN – Oscar J. “Blackie” Hernandez, 77, went home to the Lord Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Oscar lived in San Juan for most of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a bus driver for PSJA ISD. He is preceded in death by his...

Margarita Gomez-Huizas

Margarita Gomez-Huizas

Jul 5, 2020

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Consuelo E. Garcia

Consuelo E. Garcia

Jul 4, 2020

Consuelo E. Garcia, 93, entered eternal rest Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, Consuelo had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Garcia Sr.; and a grandson, Brandon Lee Garcia. Consuelo is survived by four sons, Ricardo Garcia Jr., Jaime Eduardo Garcia, Jose...

Teresa G. Gonzalez

Teresa G. Gonzalez

Jul 4, 2020

Teresa G. Gonzalez, 88, went home to the Lord Saturday, July 4, 2020, at her residence in Mercedes. Born in Los Fresnos, Teresa lived in Donna for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edelmiro Gonzalez Benavides; her parents, Bernabe Gonzalez and Luz Martinez; two brothers, Ramon Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez; a sisters, Teresa Gonzalez; a...

Eliseo Mata

Eliseo Mata

Jul 4, 2020

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Lillian C. Garza

Lillian C. Garza

Jul 4, 2020

LILLIAN C. GARZA LA JOYA – Lillian C. Garza, 81, entered eternal rest Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. She is preceded in death by a son, Jose Luis Garza; her parents, Camilo Cardenas and Ninfa Balli Cardenas; five siblings, Maria Ninfa Ochoa, Camilo Cardenas Jr., Mary Hilda Cardenas, Rosalee Vaca, and Jeannie Cardenas. Mrs. Garza is...

Elida G. Villarreal

Elida G. Villarreal

Jul 4, 2020

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Aurora H. Castillo

Aurora H. Castillo

Jul 3, 2020

AURORA H. CASTILLO PHARR – Aurora H. Castillo, 88, went home to the Lord Friday, July 3, 2020, in Edinburg. Born in Gregory, TX, Aurora lived in Pharr for most of her life and was a member at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hilario Castillo Sr.; and two sons, Raul and...

Pedro Ramirez Rodriguez

Pedro Ramirez Rodriguez

Jul 2, 2020

PHARR – Pedro Ramirez Rodriguez, 47, went home to our Lord Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mr. Ramirez had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Lidia Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his loving wife, Maria De Los Angeles...

Carmen M. Gorena

Carmen M. Gorena

Jul 2, 2020

EDINBURG - Carmen M. Gorena, 92, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Carmen is preceded in death by her husband, Ramiro Gorena; parents, Mateo and Antonia Mejia; four brothers, Gilberto Mejia, Benjamin Mejia, Leonel Mejia, Rosendo Mejia, and a sister, Leonor Perez. Mrs. Gorena is survived by her children, Rodolfo (Anna) Gorena, Cynthia (Romeo)...

Juan G. Hernandez

Juan G. Hernandez

Jul 2, 2020

Juan G. Hernandez, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Edinburg Nursing & Rehab Center. Juan is preceded in death by his wife, Rosa R. Hernandez; a son, Noe Hernandez Sr.; a daughter, Marta H. Perez; his parents, Felipe and Braulia Hernandez; and eight siblings. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his children, Juan Hernandez Jr., Joel Hernandez, Felipe...

Blanca Estela Marmolejo

Blanca Estela Marmolejo

Jul 2, 2020

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Terry Don Bowers

Terry Don Bowers

Jul 2, 2020

EDINBURG - Terry Don Bowers, 78, entered eternal rest Thursday, July 2, 2020.Mr. Bowers proudly served in the United States Army and was then employed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. In July of 1963, Terry Don Bowers began his long and distinguished law enforcement career at the DPS Academy in Austin. Upon graduation, he served as a Driver's...

Elsa Nuvia Guerra

Elsa Nuvia Guerra

Jul 1, 2020

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Rene Santillana, Sr.

Rene Santillana, Sr.

Jun 30, 2020

RENE SANTILLANA, SR. ALAMO - Rene Santillana Sr., 60, went home to our Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Danville, Illinois, Mr. Santillana had lived in Alamo for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Francisca Santillana. Mr. Santillana is survived by his loving wife,...

Tomasa Saenz

Tomasa Saenz

Jun 26, 2020

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Ruben Reyna, Jr.

Ruben Reyna, Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Ruben Reyna, Jr., 54, of Pharr, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sixta Reyna. Mr. Reyna is survived by his former spouse, Hilda Reyna of Edinburg; four children, Esai Reyna of Pharr, Abigail Reyna of Edinburg, Jessica Musick, Sage Musick, both of Austin; two grandchildren, Juniper Musick and Aliester Musick; his father,...

Josue Rolando Molina

Josue Rolando Molina

Jun 24, 2020

Josue Rolando Molina, 61, entered eternal rest Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at his residence in McAllen, TX. After many years of working in retail, Josue earned his degree and became a teacher. He spent the last 15 years teaching and coaching for Los Fresnos CISD. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf and grilling "en MI RINCON" for family...

Enriqueta Lopez

Enriqueta Lopez

Jun 24, 2020

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Rev. Edgar A. Krueger

Rev. Edgar A. Krueger

Jun 22, 2020

EDINBURG - Rev. Edgar A. Krueger, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Rev. Krueger was born in Wakarusa, Indiana, on December 27th, 1930, the son of a preacher. He graduated from Elmhurst College and Eden Theological Seminary. After a church ministry for a number of years, he left the pulpit...