Obituaries

Concepcion "Chon" Aceves

Concepcion "Chon" Aceves

May 29, 2020

CONCEPCION “CHON” ACEVES SAN JUAN – Concepcion “Chon” Aceves, 98, went home to our Lord Friday, May 29, 2020, in San Juan. Mr. Aceves was born and lived in San Juan all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish...

Guadalupe G. Avalos

Guadalupe G. Avalos

May 28, 2020

Guadalupe G. Avalos, 90, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Avalos is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Avalos; a brother, Victor Gomez. She is survived by two sons, Jesus F. (Elisa) Avalos, Ricardo R. (Belinda) Avalos; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A rosary was held Friday, May 29, 2020, at...

Francisco "Kiko" Ramirez Jr.

Francisco "Kiko" Ramirez Jr.

May 28, 2020

Francisco "Kiko" Ramirez Jr., 65, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 28, 2020, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McKinney, Kiko had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Lopez and Francisco Ramirez Sr. Kiko is survived by his loving wife, Juana Ramirez; three children, Francisco (Sylvia) Ramirez III, Veronica...

Jaime Gaona

Jaime Gaona

May 25, 2020

JAIME GAONA HIDALGO - Jaime Gaona, 66, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Perfecto and Dora Gaona; and several siblings. Mr. Gaona is survived by his wife, Maria Gaona of Hidalgo; three children, Janet Gaona Davila of Edinburg, Jasmine Rodriguez of Brooklyn, NY, and Jaime Gaona, Jr. of Hidalgo;...

David "Heavy D" Lira

David "Heavy D" Lira

May 24, 2020

DAVID “HEAVY D” LIRA ALAMO – David “Heavy D” Lira, 47 passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. David is preceded in death by his parents, Noe Sr. and Maria Margarita Lira; maternal grandparents, Lindolfo and Paulita De Leon. Mr. Lira is survived by his wife, Jeannette Lira; four brothers, Juan Manuel (Esperanza) Lira, Noe Lira Jr., Armando (Nora) Lira,...

Berta S. Reyna

Berta S. Reyna

May 24, 2020

Berta Solis Reyna, 80, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL. Born on February 24, 1940, in Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Reyna had lived in Edinburg, TX most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose C. Reyna; a grandson, Roel Rodriguez; her...

Armando "Shy Boy" Trejo

Armando "Shy Boy" Trejo

May 24, 2020

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Maria "Jesusita" Cortez

Maria "Jesusita" Cortez

May 24, 2020

SAN JUAN - Maria "Jesusita" Cortez, 91, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. Miss Cortez was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in both education and music at Pan American University. Jesusita was employed by PSJA ISD as a Pre-K teacher and a Music teacher....

Jose Cesar Sepulveda

Jose Cesar Sepulveda

May 24, 2020

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Leonardo E. Guerra Sr.

Leonardo E. Guerra Sr.

May 22, 2020

Leonardo E. Guerra Sr., 78, went home to the Lord Friday, May 22, 2020, at McAllen Nursing Center. Born and raised in San Juan, Mr. Guerra was a current resident of Pharr and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his son, Leonardo "Eddie" Guerra Jr. due to combat. Leonardo is survived...

Maria Hilda Paz

Maria Hilda Paz

May 20, 2020

Maria Hilda Paz went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020. She resided at San Juan Nursing Home. Hilda was preceded in death by her mother, Victoria Paz. She is survived by her guardians, Ramon and Leonila Ortega. Other survivors include a large number of cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as grand-nieces and nephews. Her life's dedication was...

Manuel "Meme" Bermea

Manuel "Meme" Bermea

May 17, 2020

MANUEL "MEME" BERMEA PHARR - Manuel "Meme" Bermea, 59, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 17, 2020, at his residence in Pharr. Born in San Juan, Manuel lived in Pharr for most of his life and proudly served our country as a Sergeant U.S. Marine. After 15 years of service, Manuel worked as a Postal Carrier in Edinburg and...

Felicitas B. Morales

Felicitas B. Morales

May 17, 2020

Felicitas B. Morales, 101, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at her residence. Felicitas had lived in San Juan since 1967 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Morales Sr.; a son, Eduardo Morales; a daughter, Raquel Morales; a brother, Daniel Barrientos; and a sister,...

Sylvia Torres

Sylvia Torres

May 17, 2020

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Elisandro Saenz Sr.

Elisandro Saenz Sr.

May 16, 2020

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Esperanza Ramos Nunez

Esperanza Ramos Nunez

May 14, 2020

ESPERANZA RAMOS NUNEZ ALAMO - Eperanza Ramos Nunez, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. Mrs. Nunez is preceded in death by her parents Cleofas and Maria Ramos, her three siblings, Olivia Ramos, Gilberto Ramos and Juan Ramos. Esperanza is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Gerardo Nunez of Alamo;...

Erasmo Palacios

Erasmo Palacios

May 14, 2020

ERASMO PALACIOS PHARR - Erasmo Palacios, 74, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 14, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Palacios served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War, and was a member at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his...

Armandina Avila Garza

Armandina Avila Garza

May 11, 2020

ARMANDINA AVILA GARZA PHARR - Armandina Avila Garza, 80, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Armandina Garza was a woman with unbreakable faith who used her life to serve Jehovah God. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was loved and touched by everyone who knew...

Martriana "Tina" Tanamachi

Martriana "Tina" Tanamachi

May 11, 2020

Martriana "TITA" TANAMACHI EDINBURG Martriana "Tina" Tanamachi, 90, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Tanamachi; and a granddaughter, Jeanette J. Villarreal. Martriana is survived by three children, Velma (Donald) Sweeten, Ronald Tanamachi, Michael (Josie) Tanamachi, all of Edinburg; nine grandchildren, Monica L....

Gabriel Ortiz Sr.

Gabriel Ortiz Sr.

May 6, 2020

Gabriel Ortiz Sr., 57, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his residence in Weslaco. Mr. Ortiz was born and raised in Brownsville but was currently residing in Weslaco. He loved his family, grandchildren, and friends more than anything. He also enjoyed cooking and BBQ'ing for them. Mr. Ortiz retired from Imperial Chemical Industries "ICI Paints" after 20 years of...