Obituaries

Sep 14, 2019

GUILLERMINA FLORES- ALAMO- Guillermina Flores, 89, entered eternal rest Saturday, September 14, 2019, at her residence in Alamo. Born in General Teran, she lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel R. Flores; and seven children, Horacio Flores, Hortencia Dunlap, Orfelinda Figueroa, Rosalinda Meerbott,...

Sep 12, 2019

McALLEN – Lazaro Salinas, 82, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare in McAllen. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Salinas lived in McAllen most of his life and was formerly of McAllen. He is preceded in death by three siblings, Felicitas Villarreal, Chavela Flores, and Julio Salinas. Mr. Salinas is survived by his wife, Estela Salinas of...

Sep 10, 2019

Hermelinda "Nana" Villegas Mission/San Juan- Hermelinda "Nana" Villegas, 57, went home to our Lord Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in McAllen, she had lived in San Juan and in Mission. Ms. Villegas was a loving and caring person who dedicated her life to her family and retired as a Walmart Associate for 28...

Sep 9, 2019

ALAMO – Isauro G. “Pruny” Pruneda, 80, entered eternal rest Monday, September 9, 2019, surrounded by his Family. U.S. Army First Sergeant Isauro Pruneda retired proudly and served his country for 33 years in the Texas Army National Guard. He was a servant leader throughout his highly decorated military career. Isauro’s two loves were his family and military family. Isauro’s...

Sep 7, 2019

Maricela Moreno De Cortez, 66, died Saturday, 7, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her son, Noel Cortez. Mrs. Moreno De Cortez is survived by her husband, Ramon Armando Cortez of Pharr; four children, Geraldo (Laura) Moreno Cortez of McAllen, Ramon Cortez of Pharr, Mapy (Marco) Nereyda of Michigan, Monica Michel Cortez of Pharr; ten...

Sep 6, 2019

Guy C. Bush passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, at his residence. He was 89 years old. He was born on November 22, 1929, in Paducah, Texas, but spent the remainder of his life in Hargill, and Edinburg, Texas. Guy enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 2, 1950, where he served in the 40th Infantry Division. He was stationed...

Sep 5, 2019

RAUL “CHICHARO” DIAZ ALAMO – Raul Diaz, 83, went home to our Lord Thursday, September 5, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, Mr. Diaz had lived in Alamo all of his life, and was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fabiano Diaz and Juana Campos; and a brother,...

Sep 5, 2019

RICARDO "ROCK' BOCANEGRA MCALLEN - Ricardo "Rock" Bocanegra, 57, died Thursday, September 5, 2019, At McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Lorenza Bocanegra. Mr. Bocanegra is survived by his siblings, Frank (Griselda) Bocanegra of Michigan, Amador Bocanegra, Belen (Francisco) Martinez, Sylvia (Jose Maria) Aguilar, all of McAllen, Lorenzo (Alma) Bocanegra, Jr. of Pharr,...

Sep 4, 2019

MARIA ELVA JACKSON EDINBURG - Maria Elva Jackson, 83, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She was owner and operator of Jackson Pest Control, with a passion for her family. Maria Elva was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amadeo and...

Sep 3, 2019

Evelyn Rae Mangum EDINBURG- Evelyn Rae Mangum, 69, went home to the Lord Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, she was a resident of Edinburg for the past ten years. Evelyn is going to be greatly missed by her husband and family. She is survived by her loving husband of...

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Aug 28, 2019

ALAMO - Elva H. Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, she was a lifetime resident and member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, collecting flowers, playing bingo, and praying the rosary. Elva is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. She...

Aug 28, 2019

Raquel E. Thompson, 89, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anton Stuever Thompson. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son, Michael (Alice) Thompson of Edinburg; a daughter, Rebecca (Henry) Delgadillo of Boerne, TX; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with...

Aug 27, 2019

LETICIA "LETTY" LEAL PHARR - Leticia "Letty" Leal went with the Lord peacefully at her home on August 27, 2019, in Pharr, TX at the age of 55. Leticia was born on April 13, 1964 in San Juan to Ricardo and Maria Abitua. She was married to Jose Leal of McAllen for 22 years of her life whom they shared...

Aug 25, 2019

Benjamin Lee Burch, 72, went home to our Lord Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born and lived in McAllen all of his life, he served in the United States Navy and was a retired State Trooper. Mr. Burch is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Lee and Hazel L. Burch. He...

Aug 24, 2019

Aug 23, 2019

Guadalupe Mendiola, 80, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Blanca, Guadalupe lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by two daughters, Dora Elia, and Elizabeth Ann Mendiola; his parents, Carpio and Genoveva Mendiola; and a brother, Rene Mendiola. Guadalupe is...

Aug 23, 2019

MISSION - Omar De Leon, 89, of Mission, Texas passed away peacefully at Mission Regional Medical Center on August 23, 2019, with his family by his side. Mai was born March 5, 1930, in Mission, Texas to the late Jose and Maria C. De Leon. At age 16 he joined the U.S. Army and served in post World War II...