Obituaries

Noemi Quintanilla

Noemi Quintanilla

Feb 25, 2020

Noemi "Mimi" Quintanilla, 54, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Indianapolis, IA, she had lived most of her life in Mercedes and Edinburg. She was a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother. Mimi enjoyed traveling and the beach. She is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. She...

Manuela P. Garcia

Manuela P. Garcia

Feb 25, 2020

Manuela P. Garcia, 97,went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. Manuela was born in Pharr and lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Servando Garcia; a son, Ramon Garcia; and a daughter, Yolanda Gamez. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her two children, Dalia Orozco of San...

Maria Enedina Cabello

Maria Enedina Cabello

Feb 24, 2020

MARIA ENEDINA CABELLO EDINBURG/ MERCEDES- Maria Enedina Cabello, 77, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. Born in Santa Rosa, she had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Maria enjoyed dancing to cumbias and spending time with her family. She is going to be greatly missed by her family and...

Juan Gildardo Garcia Jr.

Juan Gildardo Garcia Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

JUAN GILDARDO GARCIA EDINBURG- Juan Gildardo Garcia, 61, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Garcia is survived by his loving wife, Francisca Magdalena Garcia; three children, Brisa (Adrian) Torres, Miriam (Fernando) Galvan, Juan Gildardo Garcia III; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mayradina Salinas. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.,...

Ruben Ayala

Ruben Ayala

Feb 20, 2020

Ruben Ayala passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Edinburg, Texas. He was surrounded by loving family and went peacefully with our Lord and Savior. Ruben was a devoted son, husband, loving father and grandfather. He had a wonderful positive spirit about life and carried a smile that was contagious. Ruben is preceded in death by his father, Ernesto...

Rogelio "Roy" "Chety" Balli

Rogelio "Roy" "Chety" Balli

Feb 19, 2020

ROGELIO "ROY" "CHETY" BALLI ALAMO- Rogelio "Roy" "Chety" Balli, 73, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, he was a lifetime member of Resurrection Catholic Church. Mr. Balli proudly served in the US Navy (1969-1971) and was a combat Veteran of the Vietnam War and continued his service...

Manuela Gonzalez

Manuela Gonzalez

Feb 19, 2020

Manuela Gonzalez, 101, went home to the Lord Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Dinamita, Durango, she had lived most of her life in Edinburg and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Manuela had great collections of elephants, bells, rocks, and shells. She is...

Alex Febo Canales

Alex Febo Canales

Feb 16, 2020

Alex Febo Canales,45, went home to the Lord Sunday, February 16,2020, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Born in Diaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas, he had lived most of his life in Sullivan City and most recently in McAllen. Alex enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Canales also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle. He is going to be greatly missed by...

Ana "Anita" Maria Saldana

Ana "Anita" Maria Saldana

Feb 15, 2020

SAN JUAN – Ana Maria Saldana, 99, went home to our Lord Saturday, February 15, 2020, at The Heights of Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto Saldana; a son, Gabino Saldana; her parents, Pablo Sanchez and Sinforosa Mireles; and a brother, Alberto Sanchez. Mrs. Saldana is survived by her five children, Refugio (Maria C.) Saldana of...

Sergio Abraham Escobedo

Sergio Abraham Escobedo

Feb 15, 2020

Sergio Abraham Escobedo, 53, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Cristobal Escobedo. Mr. Escobedo is survived by his wife, Susanna Escobedo of Alamo; two children, Isaac Escobedo, and Jacob Escobedo, both of Alamo; his mother, Leticia Escobedo of Alamo; three siblings, Cristobal Escobedo, Jr., Cesar Escobedo, and Blanca De...

Yolanda C. Lopez

Yolanda C. Lopez

Feb 14, 2020

PHARR - Yolanda C. Lopez, 85, died Friday, February 14, 2020, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo Lopez; parents, Cruz Castillo and Esperanza Gutierrez Castillo; and two siblings. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her two children, Humberto "Pecas" (Juanita) Salinas of McAllen and Amalia "Mollie" Salinas (Oscar Longoria) of...

Maria Felipa Zapata

Maria Felipa Zapata

Feb 14, 2020

MARIA FELIPA ZAPATA PHARR – Maria Felipa Zapata, 79, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Felipa had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Zapata Sr.; and two brothers, Daniel Rodriguez and Juan Jose Rodriguez. Felipa is...

Aurelia "Bella" Orozco

Aurelia "Bella" Orozco

Feb 13, 2020

AURELIA “BELLA” OROZCO EDINBURG- Aurelia “Bella” Orozco, 74, went home to the Lord Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Jalisco, she had lives most of her life in Edinburg. Bella enjoyed playing bingo, gambling, and traveling. Her enchanted charisma allowed her to make friends everywhere she went. Mrs. Orozco was a strong and loving mother,...