Obituaries

Oct 18, 2019

PHARR – Oralia “Lalita” Ordaz, 71, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Oralia was born and raised in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alejandra Ornelas. Oralia is survived by a son, Oscar (Martha) Ornelas of Pharr; three daughters, Alicia (Jose) Alvarez of Houston, Leticia (William Alexander) Ornelas of Pharr, Malicha (Benancio)...

Oct 18, 2019

PHARR - Olga Villasenor, 77, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Villasenor had lived in Arizona for most of her life and was currently residing in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Mikelli Villasenor; and her parents, Ignacio Sr. and Trinidad Perez. Mrs. Villasenor is survived...

Oct 17, 2019

GRANJENO/SAN JUAN - Maria Margarita E. Villegas, 79, entered eternal rest Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. Born in Mission, she had lived in San Juan for ten years and was formerly of Granjeno, TX. Maria Margarita was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who dedicated her life to her...

Oct 17, 2019

Harlingen - Jaikishin "Jacky" Partabrai Mahbubani, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Jacky was a devoted husband, father and successful businessman. He was born in India and lived in South Texas for over 35 years. Jacky is survived by his loving wife, Shakuntala "Geeta" Mahbubani of Harlingen; a son, Vivek...

Oct 16, 2019

Guillermo S. Lopez, 83, went home to the Lord Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Estacion Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in Edinburg for most of his life. Guillermo married the love of his life in 1967. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Mr. Lopez enjoyed watching baseball and boxing besides...

Oct 16, 2019

Oct 16, 2019

Rojelio Pena Gonzales, 86, went home to the Lord Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Pharr, he was a lifetime resident. He was a proud Marine and Korean War Veteran. Mr. Gonzales was a generous man, he never hesitated to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. He was a simple man that worked...

Oct 14, 2019

Oct 13, 2019

Adrian Gutierrez, 86, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at his residence in Alamo, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Linares, N.L., Mr. Gutierrez lived in Alamo most of his life and was a parishioner at Resurrection Catholic Church. Mr. Gutierrez began his mechanic apprenticeship at the young age of 16,...

Oct 12, 2019

McAllen-Lazara Silva, 78, died Saturday, October 12, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramiro Silva; a grandson, Roel Garcia, Jr.; five brothers and two sisters. Lazara is survived by her six children, Linda (Frank) Alaniz, Dora (Sam) Sanchez, both of San Juan, Victor Silva, Estela Liscano, both of McAllen, Ramiro (Araceli) Silva, Jr....

Oct 10, 2019

Veronica Edaly Reyna, 45, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Veronica was a beloved wife, mother, and daughter. Born in Valadeces, Mexico on April 12, 1974. She moved to the U.S. and graduated from Edinburg North High School in 1992, received her Associate's from STC and went on to graduate from U.T.P.A. with a...

Oct 10, 2019

PHARR - Jaime Elizalde entered eternal rest Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Jaime is survived by his wife, Delia Elizalde; two children, Krystal Nadine (Joel Garcia) Elizalde, Michael James (Lilia Clarissa) Elizalde; his parents, Gabriel and Rosa Maria Elizalde; four siblings, Javier Elizalde, Chriselda (John) Stevenson, Alexandra (Valentin) Diaz, Gabriel (Lisa) Elizalde; and numerous...

Oct 7, 2019

JUAN HERNANDEZ SANDOVAL PHARR- Juan Hernandez Sandoval, 72, went home to the Lord Monday, October 7, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Guanajuato, MX, he had lived in Pharr since 2003. Juan was a family-oriented man that enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. His favorite phrase was, “ñaca-ñaca”.  He enjoyed word puzzles and the outdoors. Mr. Hernandez is...

Oct 6, 2019

Margarita Y. Moreno, 84 of La Blanca, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister- in- law and friend. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband Amado Moreno, Sr.; and a daughter Gloria M. Sparks. Margarita is survived by her daughters...

Oct 3, 2019

Gilberto Vela, 85, of Edinburg, TX entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Pharr, TX to the late Porfiria Rodriguez Vela and Jesus Vela. He graduated from the original PSJA Bears in 1953. Gilberto served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving his country, he returned back...

Oct 3, 2019

RICARDO GONZALEZ MCALLEN- Ricardo Gonzalez, 60, went home to the Lord Thursday, October 3, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Gonzalez was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique Sr. and Emma Gonzalez; and a brother, Guadalupe Gonzalez. Ricardo is survived by his wife of...

Oct 3, 2019

Guadalupe Trevino Jr., 71, entered eternal rest and went to join the love of his life, Maria E. Trevino on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Lupe was born in Karnes City, TX and was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed playing softball, being on stage with the band, gambling and spending time with his family and...

Oct 1, 2019

Yolanda "Yoli" Salinas Perez earned her celestial wings on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, McAllen Heart Hospital, at age 72. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Eduardo (Eddie) Perez; her five children, Yolanda (Jose) Balderas, Veronica (Daniel) Rodriguez, Vanessa (Aaron) Rodriguez, Carlos (Xiomara) Perez, and Adrian Perez; two brothers, Rolando (Nora) Salinas and Noel Salinas. She has now...

Sep 29, 2019

Cecilia Flores, 70, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Flores; and her parents, Genaro and Hortencia Benavidez. Cecilia is survived by four children, Adriana (Jaime) Dimas, Robert Flores Jr., Shea and Shania Vasquez; seven sisters, Celsa (Rodolfo) Luna, Consuelo Rios, Crisanta (Ted) Orozco, Celia Flores, Cita...

Sep 28, 2019

MCALLEN - Cynthia P. Gonzalez, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the age of 60 years. Born in McAllen on May 29, 1959, to Pauline and Rafael Gonzalez. Cynthia was raised in Pharr and after graduation from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School in 1977, she attended Pan American University and earned her Bachelor's degree in...