Obituaries

Mar 3, 2020

Mar 1, 2020

Jorge Salas, 59, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. The love for his wife, daughters, and granddaughters was like no other. Jorge was often seen spending his time outdoors with his granddaughters. He will be missed dearly. Jorge is survived by his wife of 35 years, Melba Barrera Salas; two daughters, Micaela Salas,...

Mar 1, 2020

ALAMO-Dominga F. Contreras, 96, went home to her Lord Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, she was a lifetime member of Iglesia Gethsemani. Mrs. Dominga was a devoted Christian, she loved reading the bible and sharing her love for God with everyone. She enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, needlepoint, and spending quality time with...

Feb 29, 2020

Feb 29, 2020

SAN JUAN – Joaquin Abitua Jr., 93, went home to our Lord Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, Mr. Abitua lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene L. Abitua. Mr. Abitua is survived by his five children, Maria Elena (Alfredo) Salazar of Elgin,...

Feb 28, 2020

CATALINA RODRIGUEZ Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2020, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan, TX.

Feb 27, 2020

JORGE LUIS GARZA EDINBURG- Jorge Luis Garza, 54, went home to our Lord Thursday, February 27, 2020, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Garza enjoyed fishing. He is going to be greatly missed by his family...

Feb 26, 2020

FERNANDO ARCE EDINBURG – Fernando Arce, 82, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Sr. and Olivia Arce; two sisters, Leonarda Arce Badillo and Consuelo (Chelo) Arce Cantu. Fernando is survived by his four daughters, Maria Luisa Arce, Melissa (Raul) Duran, Marivette...

Feb 26, 2020

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...

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...

Feb 25, 2020

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...

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.,...

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...

Feb 19, 2020

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...

Feb 19, 2020

Feb 19, 2020

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...