Obituaries

Apr 11, 2020

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Apr 11, 2020

EDINBURG – Jean E. McClelland, 94, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Tahoka, TX, Jean lived and taught at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Edwin McClelland; and a son, James Henry McClelland. Jean is survived by her daughter,...

Apr 11, 2020

PHARR - Benito Hernandez, 92, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 11, 2020, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Taft, Texas; Benito was a direct descendent of El Capote Ranch where he was raised. He lived most of his life in Pharr, Texas. He was a Patriarch of his family; A MAN OF GOD, A MAN OF COURAGE...

Apr 8, 2020

Jose Manuel Silva, 69 passed away on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Manuel graduated with honors from Edcouch Elsa High School in 1970 where he was proud to be known as Mr. EE. He served for five years with the Texas Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he graduated from...

Apr 8, 2020

Blanca Estela Villegas, age 94, joyfully entered into the gates of heaven on April 8, 2020. She was born to Josefa and Adalberto Garza on February 19, 1926 in Rio Grande City, Texas. She attended and graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School where she met her future husband, the late Roberto Villegas. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Villegas moved to...

Apr 7, 2020

Graciela G. Benavidez, 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Graciela is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Felipa Garcia; four siblings, Eufrasia Farias, Rodrigo Garcia, Ernesto Garcia, Eugenio Garcia. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by her husband, Roberto Benavidez; four children, Janie Cantu, Eduardo "Eddie" (Mary) Benavidez, Rolando (Brenda) Benavidez, Belinda (Enrique...

Apr 7, 2020

GEORGE MUNOZ SAN JUAN - George Munoz, 76, entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. George was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alicia Munoz; his parents, Gilberto and Alicia Munoz; and a stepson, Hector Garza. Mr. Munoz is survived by four children, Jorge...

Apr 6, 2020

ALFREDO GARZA, SR. ALAMO – Alfredo Garza Sr., 92, died Monday, April 6, 2020, in Rowlett, Texas. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Delia Garza; a son, Alfredo (Doris) Garza Jr.; five daughters, Rosa (Gustavo) Flores, Carmen (Israel) Trevino, Sandra Rhew, Alicia Blackwell, Tina (Doug) Norvell; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Donaciano “Chano” Garza; and four...

Apr 6, 2020

Vicente G. Escobedo, 78, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence. Vicente is preceded in death by his parents, Merced and Elena Escobedo. Mr. Escobedo is survived by his loving wife, Maria C. Escobedo; four children, Maria Elena (Bernie) Dawa, Rosa Nelly (Antonio) Rodriguez, Veronica (Felix III) Juarez, Norma Escobedo; three grandchildren, Rosemary Higgins, Nelly Rose Rodriguez,...

Apr 5, 2020

Donald Kirkhart died April 5, 2020, after living with a massively debilitating stroke and progressive poly cystic kidney disease for the last years of his life. He was 85 years old. Don was a skydiver, a motorcycle enthusiast, a tinkerer, a pool player, a traveler, an outdoors man, a daredevil, and a storyteller. He loved a good joke, nature and...

Mar 31, 2020

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Mar 29, 2020

RAQUEL CANTU SAN JUAN – Raquel Cantu, 83, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Cantu Jr.; two sons, Eddie Cantu, Bobby Cantu; and her parents, Francisco and Maria Guerra. Mrs. Cantu is survived by a son, Javier (Diana) Cantu of Alamo; three grandchildren,...

Mar 29, 2020

Oct. 23, 1962-March 29, 2020 Mark S. Pena passed away peacefully at his home in Edinburg on Sunday, March 29. He will be missed by his loving wife, Michelle and their children Gabriel, Luke, Isabelle, Juliette, Anna and Esteban. He is also survived by his parents L. Aron Pena, Sr. and Sylvia Pena; and brothers Aaron Pena, Jr.; Eric Pena;sister...

Mar 28, 2020

PALMVIEW - Fernando Esquivel Sr., 72, went home to the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born July 13, 1947, in Penitas, Texas to Adalberto and Clarita Esquivel. He graduated from La Joya High School in 1966 and in September of 1966 he volunteered to enroll in the United...

Mar 27, 2020

Mar 27, 2020

RAMIRO “BULLIE” PAEZ EDINBURG – Ramiro “Bullie” Paez, 60, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Ramiro was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. For 20 years, he was employed by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department and the University of Texas-Pan American, but it was an early job at the...

Mar 26, 2020

Maria P. Barrera, 80, entered eternal rest on March 26, 2020. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Barrera was formerly of Alamo and currently resided in Delta Lake. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Alonzo "Lonzie" Benito Barrera; her parents, Pedro and Luz Palacios; and three brothers, Rafael, Julian, and Pete Palacios. Her son, Isidoro "Izzy" Barrera, joined her in...

Mar 23, 2020

Maria Elena Palacios, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Martina Garcia; and a brother, Lalo Perez. Mrs. Palacios is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Fred Palacios; six children, Fred (Janie) Palacios Jr., Aida Palacios,...

Mar 22, 2020

ANGEL BALTAZAR GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Angel Baltazar Gonzalez, 19, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020, in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, a student at Edinburg High School Class of 2019. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Baltazar Segovia. Angel is survived by his parents, Jesus Gonzalez and Gladys Segovia; his maternal grandmother, Velia Segovia; his paternal grandparents,...

Mar 22, 2020

GABRIEL BENAVIDEZ, JR. PHARR – Gabriel Benavidez Jr., 59, died Sunday,March 22, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Benavidez was born in San Juan and lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Benavidez and Corina Lopez; and a brother, Rudy Benavidez Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife, Diana Benavidez of...