Obituaries
Guadalupe B. Garcia
May 6, 2020
GUADALUPE B. GARCIA SAN JUAN – Guadalupe B. Garcia, 75, went home to our Lord Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at The Heights of Alamo. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garcia had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Borrego and Adela Lechuga; and ten siblings, Juan Borrego, Pedro Borrego, Alberto Borrego,...
Herlinda "Linda" Zepeda
May 5, 2020
Herlinda "Linda" Zepeda, 84, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 5, 2020, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Zepeda is survived by her husband, Adan Zepeda; six children, Martha Sylvia Zepeda, Samuel (Sharon) Zepeda, Lisa (Mike) Zollinger, Cesar (Veronica) Zepeda, Alex (Missy) Zepeda, Adam (Bridgett) Zepeda; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and six siblings,Elvira Escobar, Dolores Villanueva, Israel Pineda, Moises Pineda,...
Carlota Vela
May 5, 2020
CARLOTA VELA EDINBURG - Carlota was born in McAllen, Texas on January 5, 1918, to Jose Vela Cavazos and Maria Vela De La Vega, the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her beloved siblings: Ramon (Tommie, Aurora), Ernestina (Jorge Garza), Maria Christina (Gilbert De La Cruz), Lilia Vela, and a brother,...
Isidro Hernandez
May 4, 2020
ISIDRO HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN – Isidro Hernandez, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, May 4, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Los Ramones, N.L., Mr. Hernandez had lived in San Juan since 1974. He is survived by his four loving daughters, Santa Maria Hernandez, Norma Nelly Hernandez, both of McAllen, Rosa Isela Hernandez and Yolanda Ramon, both...
Horacio Jose Contreras, Sr.
May 3, 2020
HORACIO JOSE CONTRERAS ALAMO - Horacio Jose Contreras, Sr., 86, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at The Heights of Alamo. He is preceded in death by his son, Raymond Contreras; and his first wife, Maria Luisa Contreras. Mr. Contreras is survived by his wife, Matilde Contreras of Alamo; six children, Ester Espinoza of McAllen, Horacio Contreras, Jr. of Alamo, Maria...
Rodolfo S. Alvarado
May 3, 2020
RODOLFO S. ALVARADO SAN JUAN – Rodolfo S. Alvarado, 92, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Mission, Mr. Alvarado had lived in San Juan most of his life. He served in the Unites States Army during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his...
Frumencio "Mencho" Perez
May 2, 2020
FRUMENCIO “MENCHO” PEREZ EDINBURG – Frumencio “Mencho” Perez, 87, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Born in La Blanca, Frumencio lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Enriqueta Perez. Frumencio is survived by two children, Favian (Maria) Perez, Diana (Hugo) Martinez; five grandchildren, Fernando Perez,...
Guillermo "Willie" Vargas
May 2, 2020
GUILLERMO “WILLIE” VARGAS SAN JUAN – Guillermo “Willie” Vargas, 88, went home to the Lord Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Glen Flora, TX, Guillermo lived in San Juan for most of his later years in life. He was well known for his artistic talent in autobody repair and painting. “Willie” retired July...
Rita Rodriguez
Apr 30, 2020
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Leonzo Garza Sr.
Apr 30, 2020
SAN ISIDRO/RIO GRANDE CITY - On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Leonzo Garza Sr., a loving son, brother, father and uncle passed away at the age of 61. He was born on August 7, 1958 to Santiago “Chago” Garza and the late Julia (Trevino) Garza. Leonzo was a lifetime resident of San Isidro where he graduated from high school in 1977,...
Maurilio "Maui" Garcia
Apr 29, 2020
ALAMO - Maurilio "Maui" Garcia, 80, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Matilde Garcia of Alamo; five children, Ruben (Maria) Garcia of Pharr, Veronica (Javier) Lopez of Elsa, Leticia (Jose) Jimenez of Alamo, Odilia (Albert Guerrero) Garcia of San Juan, Debra (Sonny) Muniz of Harlingen; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous...
Santos R. Martinez
Apr 27, 2020
SANTOS R. MARTINEZ MCALLEN - Santos R. Martinez, 92, went home to our Lord Monday, April 27, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Martinez had lived in McAllen for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Martinez and Eulogia Rodriguez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his loving wife,...
Gerardo "Jerry" Guerra
Apr 27, 2020
MISSION - Gerardo "Jerry" Guerra, 54, went home to our Lord Monday, April 27, 2020, at his residence in Mission. Jerry was born in Mission and lived there all of his life. He is survived by his only son, Derek Guerra; his parents, Servando and Hermila G. Guerra; two sisters, Patricia G. (George) Ibanez and Fedra (Roel) Navarro; two brothers,...
Luciano Hector Vasquez
Apr 23, 2020
SAN JUAN - Luciano Hector Vasquez, 92, went home to the Lord Thursday, April 23, 2020, while at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in San Juan, and lived there all of his life. Hector was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII, and was especially proud of guarding General McArthur. He worked with Elmore & Stahl...
Octavio Castaneda
Apr 19, 2020
Octavio Castaneda, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. Octavio is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Rosa Castaneda; infant daughter, Enedina Castaneda; four sisters, Tomasita, Isabel, Santos, Rosa Evelia Castaneda; a brother, Simon Castaneda. Mr. Castaneda is survived by his wife, Margarita Castaneda; four children, Juan Octavio (Eva) Castaneda, Enedina (Amado)...
Francisco O. Salinas
Apr 19, 2020
FRANCISCO O. SALINAS SAN JUAN - Francisco O. Salinas, 76, went home to the Lord Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, TX, he lived in San Juan most of his life. Mr. Salinas is preceded in death by his parents, Santos Olmos Salinas and Matias L. Salinas. He is survived by his...
Eriberta "Betty" Guzman Medrano
Apr 18, 2020
DONNA - Eriberta "Betty" Guzman Medrano, 82, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 18, 2020, surrounded by her family at her residence in Donna. Born on September 14, 1937, to the late Juana Zamora Guzman and Pablo Guzman, Betty was a former resident of San Juan and moved to Donna in 1992 where she became a member of St....
Ramon Villarreal Sr.
Apr 16, 2020
RAMON VILLARREAL SR. EDINBURG - Ramon Villarreal Sr., 86, went home to our Lord Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Villarreal was currently residing in Edinburg since 1974 and was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. He had a very successful career with Farmers Insurance, he was an agent in Houston in 1972....
Alejandro "Alex" Garcia
Apr 15, 2020
Alejandro "Alex" Garcia, 23, went home to the Lord Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Alex was born in McAllen. Those that knew Alex, knew he was humorous, smart-alecky, and had a sense for adventure. Alex had a passion for building and fixing anything mechanical, which led him to a Mechanical Engineering degree from...
Raul S. Tijerina
Apr 13, 2020
LINN-SAN MANUEL - Raul S. Tijerina, 94, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at his residence in Linn-San Manuel. Raul was a lifelong resident of Linn-San Manuel. He served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor during World War II. He was formerly employed by Rio Grande Floral and later by Hidalgo County Precinct 4. Mr....
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