Obituaries

Jan 20, 2020

Jan 20, 2020

Jan 20, 2020

JOSE ANTONIO REYES SAN JUAN – Jose Antonio Reyes, 89, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at Doctors Hospital At Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martina Reyes; his two sons, Jose Reynaldo (Juana Maria) Reyes of San Juan, Jose Antonio (Cynthia Carolina) Reyes of San Antonio; two grandchildren, Sebastian Reyes and Ezequiel Reyes;...

Jan 19, 2020

ALAMO - Mario Joseph Benedetti, 78, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Tarshin, Malta, Mr. Benedetti was a former resident of Belleville, Michigan and was currently residing in Alamo. He was a parishioner at Resurrection Catholic Church and was a proud sailor of the United States Navy who served aboard the...

Jan 15, 2020

LAURA RODRIGUEZ MCALLEN – Laura Rodriguez, 34, entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Dallas. Born on May 20, 1985, in McAllen, Laura brought joy to those who knew and loved her throughout her life. She attended Sharyland schools from kindergarten through her high school graduation in 2003 and maintained many of the friendships forged during those years through...

Jan 14, 2020

Manuel "T.J." Trevino Jr., 27, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Great Falls, MT. T.J. was currently serving in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pedro S. and Carmen A. Trevino; an aunt, Carolina Trevino; and his maternal grandfather, Elizar Garza. T.J. is survived by his father, Manuel (Zulema Alvarez)Trevino of...

Jan 14, 2020

GENARO ISAIAH “IZZY” CASTILLO DONNA – Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo, 18, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Donna, Texas. Izzy was physically active in sports, previously attended Robert Vela High School and was currently a student at Donna High School. He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Lupita Chapa. Mr. Castillo is survived by his mother,...

Jan 14, 2020

PHARR - Jose Antonio Robles Montenegro, 44, entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Galveston, Texas. Jose Antonio is survived by his mother, Maria Dolores Montenegro of Pharr; five brothers, Domingo Robles, Jose Martin Robles, Jose Gabriel Robles, all of Houston, Juan Jose Robles of Pharr, Pascual Robles of Freeport; a sister, Lourdes Robles of Alamo; seven uncles and...

Jan 14, 2020

Seledina Olivarez-Johnson was born on September 22nd, 1971 in Edinburg, Texas. After fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer, she passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020. She was a passionate member of the oilfield community working in sales for 10 years. Mom was a rhinestone cowgirl who loved to rope and ride. She enjoyed hunting, dancing, and most importantly...

Jan 14, 2020

Romeo "Rick" Villarreal, 56, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Harlingen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident. He enjoyed cooking and serving others. Mr. Villarreal is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Villarreal is survived by his wife of 28 years, Alma Villarreal; three sons, Romeo Ricardo...

Jan 10, 2020

JUANITA FIGUEROA ALAMO – Juanita Figueroa, 89, went home to the Lord Friday, January 10, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Juanita lived in Alamo her entire life. She is survived by three daughters, Elisa (Eliberto) Gonzalez, Enedelia (Reyes) Gamez, Esther Figueroa, all of Alamo; two sons, Hilario (Herminia) Figueroa of McAllen, Eduardo (Cindy) Figueroa...

Jan 7, 2020

GEORGE GARZA GODINEZ ALAMO – George Garza Godinez, 53, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, George lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Antonia Godinez; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Hilario Garza; and paternal grandmother, Dolores Cervantes. George...

Jan 6, 2020

SAN JUAN - Jose G. Puente, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, January 6, 2020, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Juan, he was a lifetime resident and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Puente is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by a...

Jan 6, 2020

DOLORES C. SALINAS PHARR - Dolores C. Salinas, 85, entered eternal rest Monday, January 6, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. Dolores and her husband were longtime owners of 495 Drive Inn Grocery Store in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rubio O. Salinas; her parents, Mauricio and Maria Dolores Chapa; and six siblings. Dolores is survived...

Jan 5, 2020

NORMA MARIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Norma Maria Gonzalez, 64, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, in Harlingen. She was a devoted educator, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a passionate caring special education teacher for over 35 years. She took pride in her career and loved to be called an Edinburg Bobcat. Go Bobcats! She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 5, 2020

JOSE O. “KONO” RAMIREZ EDINBURG –Jose O. “Kono” Ramirez, 75, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ramirez; two sisters, Irma and Teresa Ramirez Jose is survived by his four sons, Jose (Becky) Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, David (Marissa) Ramirez , Gabriel (Jessica) Ramirez; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five siblings,...

Jan 4, 2020

AUSTIN - Romelia Soltero, 87, went home to our Lord Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her residence in Austin. Ms. Soltero was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, MX. She was proceeded in death by her parents Maria Chavez and Manuel Soltero; as well as her son Jesus Manuel de la Riva Soltero. Ms. Soltero is survived by nine grandchildren, Joseph...

Jan 3, 2020

PHARR – Rosalinda Garza Ramirez, 72, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Ramirez was a life-long resident of Pharr and was formerly employed by PSJA ISD. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Nora Rendon Garza; two brothers, Francisco Garza Jr. and Oscar Garza. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her...

Dec 31, 2019

MCALLEN - Dr. Javier "Javi" Andres Saenz II, 33, entered eternal rest on December 31, 2019. Javi was born on July 2, 1986 in McAllen, Texas to Dr. Javier Andres Saenz and Evelia Saenz Solis. Javi was the second of three children born to Javier and Evelia. Javi was raised in McAllen and enjoyed spending time playing sports with the...

Dec 30, 2019

ALIBER LOZANO EDINBURG- Aliber Lozano, 85, went home to the Lord, Monday, December 30, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Born in El Porvenir, Nuevo Leon, MX, he lived most of his life in Edinburg. Mr. Lozano worked in construction, agriculture and farming to provide for his family, -he began working at an early age. He...