Obituaries

May 28, 2019

MARIA TRINIDAD MENDOZA SAN JUAN - Maria Trinidad Mendoza, 99, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Mendoza; three daughters, Martha Lopez, Rafaela Mendoza and Maria Elena Densten. Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her two sons, Jorge (Francisca) Mendoza of San Juan, Alberto (Concepcion) Mendoza of Arlington;...

May 28, 2019

LYDIA LOPEZ KORNEGAY SAN JUAN - Lydia Lopez Kornegay, 78, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Dawson Kornegay; a son, Edward Dawson Kornegay, Jr.; her parents, Teodulo and Reyes Lopez. Lydia is survived by her five children, Arnold (Noelia) Salas of San Juan, Natalia Kornegay...

May 26, 2019

Hortencia Sandoval, 92, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mateo Sandoval; and a sister, Consuelo Garcia. Hortencia is survived by eight children, Isabel Sandoval, Maria (Medardo) Sandoval, Yolanda Sandoval Salinas, Lydia (Noel) Gonzalez, Francisco (Angelita) Sandoval, Mateo (Nora) Sandoval, Gloria (David) Garcia, Ricardo (Herminia) Sandoval;...

May 25, 2019

EUDELIA TORRES-SALDANA MISSION - Eudelia Torres-Saldana, 88, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jesus Saldana; her second husband, Esteban Mata; and a daughter, Sonia Saldana. Eudelia is survived by four children, Gilbert De Hoyos, Bruno Saldana, Zulema Saldana, Marta Mata; 20 grandchildren; 34...

May 24, 2019

MARIA MAGDALENA ESPINOSA ALAMO – Maria Magdalena Espinosa, 84, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tirso Espinosa Sr.; a son, Arturo Espinosa; sister-in-law, Juanita Espinosa; three brothers, Francisco, Juan and Pliano Ramos; Mrs. Espinosa is survived by her seven children, Ramon (Maria)...

May 24, 2019

JAVIER DELEON PHARR - Javier DeLeon, age 64, born May 9, 1955 in Weslaco, Texas, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Trinidad and Nelda Cano DeLeon; and brother Jose Manuel DeLeon. Mr. DeLeon is survived by his wife, Rebecca DeLeon; two...

May 22, 2019

Maria Concepcion De Leon De Chavez, 76, went to our Lord on May 22, 2019 at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Juanita De Leon; three brothers, Amel, Hilbert, Julian De Leon. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband Abundio Chavez; one son, Alfredo Chavez; one daughter, Mary Chavez; one granddaughter Natalie...

May 20, 2019

EDINBURG – Guadalupe Navarro, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, May 20, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Guadalupe is preceded in death by a son, Rene Navarro; and a grandson, Rudy Navarro Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Josefa Navarro; four sons, Rodolfo O....

May 20, 2019

Ramon Cantu, 83, went home to our Lord on May 20, 2019, at his residence in San Juan TX. Born in Edinburg, he lived in San Juan most of his life. He served our country in the Marine Corps. Mr. Cantu was a dedicated son, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A man of a few words with a unique...

May 17, 2019

EDINBURG – Homero Rios, 71, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Cristela Rios; a brother, Alberto Rios; and a sister, Flor Estela Castilleja. Mr. Rios is survived by three sons, Homero Isaias Rios, Alex (Nicole) Rios, Oscar Martin Rios, all of Edinburg; a daughter,...

May 17, 2019

JESUSITA C. MONTEMAYOR PHARR - Jesusita C. Montemayor, 83, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Perlita Montemayor. Mrs. Montemayor is survived by her husband, Juan Montemayor Jr.; four children, Ron (Jennifer) Montemayor, Juan (Iris) Montemayor III, Carlos (Ludivina) Montemayor, Craig (Anna) Montemayor; 12 grandchildren, Ruben James De Leon, Jonathon,...

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

EPIFANIO “EPI” CANTU EDINBURG- Epifanio “Epi” Cantu, 92, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, he was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mr. Cantu dedicated his life to his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and family. He was a peaceful man that educated his children with...

May 13, 2019

Concepcion Garza, 92, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Sebastian, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Garza; a son, Ricardo Garza; three brothers, Heriberto Cantu, Agustin Cantu, Seferino Cantu; and a...

May 13, 2019

AMALIA CUEVAS NAVA ALAMO - Amalia Cuevas Nava, 87, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Nava was a lifelong resident of Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isidoro Nava; a daughter, Rosa Alva Garcia; her parents, Guadalupe and Josefa Cuevas; and four siblings, Arturo Cuevas, Antonia Garcia, Ruben Cano,...

May 12, 2019

Maria Guadalupe Segura, 78, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 12, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Segura had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arturo Rubio; and her parents, Manuela C. Gonzalez and Lazaro Garza....

May 10, 2019

HOMERO SALAZAR SR. EDINBURG – Homero Salazar Sr., 59, went home to the Lord Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Homero lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Luis and Ignacia Salazar; a brother, Oscar Salazar; and a sister, Maria Luisa Hardvesty. Homero is...

May 10, 2019

May 7, 2019

ELVA C. REYNA EDINBURG- Elva C. Reyna, 70, went home to the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, she was raised by her grandparents, Josefa and Santos Cruz. Elva dedicated her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren whom she loved and spoiled. Her warm smile and charisma are going to be greatly...

May 7, 2019

ROSA M. “MAMA ROSITA” OLLERVIDES EDINBURG – Rosa M. “Mama Rosita” Ollervides, 92, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Zacatecas, MX, Mrs. Ollervides had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Teofilo Ollervidez; two sons, Guadalupe and Marcelino Ollervidez; a daughter,...