Obituaries

Aug 9, 2019

Aug 8, 2019

EDINBURG - Rafael “Ralphy” A. Vela, was born July 21, 1967 as the only child of Crisanto Vela & Abeldia Guzman-Vela. He was reunited with his loving parents on August 6, 2019. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from both the Guzman and Vela family. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7...

Aug 8, 2019

GUADALUPE R. DAVILA EDINBURG – Guadalupe R. Davila, 82, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Lupe loved spending time outdoors, gardening, caring for her home and ranch, but most of all, she loved her children. Guadalupe is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Santos A. Davila; parents, Jacinto and Sofia Ramirez; a brother,...

Aug 8, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

JOSE “PEPE”VILLARREAL EDINBURG- Jose “Pepe” Villarreal, 57, went home to the Lord Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident. Pepe enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Maria Anita Villarreal; and...

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 5, 2019

Aug 5, 2019

EDINBURG- James Monroe (Jimmy) Deaton, 68, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. Born in Edinburg, he was raised in Pharr and attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Jimmy was a 1970 graduate of PSJA High School. After graduation, he went to work for Mobil Oil Corporation in Falfurrias, TX and retired from DCP Midstream in 2016, after working 43...

Aug 4, 2019

EDINBURG - Oscar De Leon Sr., 62, died Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Oscar lived in Edinburg since 1976. He attended PSJA High School where his favorite sport was football, making him a strong lineman for the Bears, #72. Mr. De Leon worked for the City of Edinburg since 1984 and retired as...

Aug 3, 2019

LEONARDO CAMPOS, JR. SAN JUAN/EL PASO - Leonardo Campos Jr., 41, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He had lived in El Paso for ten years and was formerly of San Juan. Leonardo was a graduate of PSJA High School, where he was on the Bears soccer team and football team. He will be greatly missed by...

Aug 3, 2019

Aug 3, 2019

EDINBURG - Roberto G. Santos, 92, died Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Sabinas, Hidalgo, he lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Santos was an entrepreneur and the owner of East University Laundromat for 25 years. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Guadalupe Salazar Santos; his parents, Jose...

Aug 2, 2019

VELMA DENISE FLORES PHARR - Velma Denise Flores, 60, went home to the Lord Friday, August 2, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Velma was a lifelong resident of Pharr. She is preceded in death by a brother, Javier Garza; and her parents, Jose and Aurora Garza. Velma is survived by her husband, Joel Flores of Pharr; a sister, Melissa Vela...

Aug 1, 2019

EDUARDO M. "LALO" GUTIERREZ PHARR - Eduardo M. "Lalo" Gutierrez, 74, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Victoriana Gutierrez; and two siblings, Ramiro and Estella Gutierrez. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by nine siblings, Eloisa Gutierrez of Del Rio, TX, George (Gloria) Gutierrez of San Juan, Julia (+Ramiro)...

Aug 1, 2019

Victoria Salinas, 94, entered eternal rest Thursday, August 1, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Salinas was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Casimiro Salinas; a daughter, Maria Luisa Martinez; her parents; and five siblings. Victoria is survived by four children, Maria Ester (Alvaro)...

Aug 1, 2019

Alexis "Alex" Gerard Guerra Alamo – Alexis “Alex” Gerard Guerra, 50, was called home to the Lord Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Born in McAllen, raised in Alamo, he was a lifetime resident and member of Resurrection Catholic Church and the PSJA class of 1987. Alex will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He...

Jul 30, 2019

AUSTIN - Omar Torres, 50, went home to our Lord Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his residence in Austin. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose R. Torres. Mr. Torres is survived by his loving husband, John Sekula; his mother, Audelia B. Torres; five brothers, Juan (Ma. Rosario) Torres, Francisco Torres, Jorge (Juanita) Torres, Jose (Guadalupe) Torres Jr.,...

Jul 30, 2019

BALDEMAR ZUNIGA EDINBURG- Baldemar Zuniga went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2019 at the age of 81 while surrounded by the ones he loved. He was born in Mercedes, TX on May 4, 1938 to parents Florencio Zuniga and Anita Jimenez-Zuniga, who along with his younger brother Sigifredo, preceded him in death. He met the love of...

Jul 27, 2019

YESCENIA URESTI ALAMO – On July 27, 2019, our Lord called our beloved Yescenia Uresti, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, to be with Him in His glory. Yescenia was born on October 29, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of Alamo. She graduated from PSJA High School in 1990, where she served as Senior Class President. She is preceded...

Jul 27, 2019

EDINBURG - Jeanne Huff, 70, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Kingsville, Jeanne lived in Edinburg for most of her life. A son, Allen Olivas; her parents, Louis and Bonnie DeVries; and a sister, Bonnie DeVries, preceded her in death. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Howard Huff of...