Obituaries
Clemente Sanchez Sr.
May 5, 2019
CLEMENTE SANCHEZ ALAMO - Clemente Sanchez Sr., 75, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Mr. Sanchez lived in Alamo, he was a veteran of the United States Army and served our country during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his wife Amalia F. Sanchez; parents, Salvador and Trinidad Sanchez;...
Eloy Ruiz, Jr.
May 4, 2019
ELOY RUIZ JR. ALAMO – Eloy Ruiz Jr., 46, went to our heavenly father on Saturday, May 4, 2019, after a year and five months battle with cancer. He was born April 28, 1973 in Weslaco to Elizabeth Gallardo Morales and Heloy Ruiz. Eloy graduated from Donna High School in 1991 and soon began working for his stepfather’s company, Morales...
Francisca Marcela Hernandez
May 2, 2019
MARCELA HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Marcela “Chela” Hernandez, 82, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Marcela was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wenceslado and Consuelo Castillo; and three siblings, Wenceslado Castillo Jr., Olivia Hernandez, and Gloria Cantu. Mrs. Hernandez...
Carlos Pena
May 2, 2019
SAN BENITO - Carlos Pena, 93, went home to our Lord, Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Pena lived in Edinburg for 3 years, but he was born and lived in San Benito most of his life. He was the football star tackle for the San Benito Greyhounds, and he helped his team to an undefeated...
Josefina "Alicia" Garza
May 2, 2019
JOSEFINA “ALICIA” GARZA EDINBURG – Josefina “Alicia” Garza, 82, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Matamoros, Tamps., Alicia had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Josefina enjoyed decorating her home and hosting all family gatherings with a warm welcome. She...
Tomasa Galicia Lopez
May 1, 2019
TOMASA GALICIA LOPEZ PHARR - Tomasa Galicia Lopez, 93, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Goliad, Texas, Mrs. Lopez had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a member of Iglesia Del Valle Santa Pentecostes in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isidoro C. Lopez;...
Ricardo Rene "Ricky" De La Viña
May 1, 2019
Ricardo Rene “Ricky” de la Viña, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Ricky was born in Edinburg, Texas on May 22, 1960 to Rodolfo and Irene Champion de la Viña. Ricky was a three year letterman for the Edinburg Bobcat football team and was recognized with many honors on the field such as being selected...
Ignacio Vega Jr.
Apr 29, 2019
EDINBURG – Ignacio Vega Jr., 40, went home to our Lord Monday, April 29, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. No one could’ve asked for a better son, a better brother, a better uncle, and a better friend. You made this world a better place with your huge loving and giving heart. Our hearts are heavy with sadness that a...
Dustin Bryce Wayne Hoffpauir
Apr 27, 2019
DUSTIN BRYCE WAYNE HOFFPAUIR MCALLEN – Dustin Bryce Wayne Hoffpauir, 35, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Germany, Dustin had lived in McAllen for 18 years. He was a loving son, nephew, and life partner. Dustin is preceded in death by his parents, David Wayne and Elizabeth Hoffpauir; and a sister, Rena Hoffpauir....
Rosalie Frances Butler Fleming Coffey
Apr 27, 2019
ROSALIE FRANCES BUTLER FLEMING COFFEY ALAMO - Rosalie Frances Butler Fleming Coffey, 94, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2019, at the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas. Rosalie was born on July 30, 1924, to Brack Madison Butler and Meda Simpson Butler in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the eldest of four children. Rosalie was raised in...
Candelaria Flores De Gonzalez
Apr 26, 2019
EDINBURG - Candelaria Flores Gonzalez, 79, died, Friday, April 26, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Gonzalez; and a son, Reynaldo Gonzalez. Candelaria is survived by her four sons, Antonio (Rosie) Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Mario (Esmer) Gonzalez, and Jesus (Michelle) Gonzalez, all of Edinburg; five daughters, Guadalupe (Armando) Partida, Maria Del...
Rufina C. Flores
Apr 26, 2019
EDINBURG - Rufina C. Flores, 84, went home to our Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was married to her loving husband, Enrique Flores, Sr. for 66 years. Rufina retired from the Edinburg School District after 25 years of service....
Rodolfo Solis
Apr 23, 2019
RODOLFO SOLIS EDINBURG- Rodolfo Solis, 91, went home to the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Cuevitas, TX, he had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Solis was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was...
Esmeregildo D. Cuevas
Apr 21, 2019
ESMEREGILDO D. CUEVAS ALAMO - Esmeregildo D. Cuevas, 92, died Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by a son, Rene A. Cuevas; his parents, Matias and Cristina Cuevas. Mr. Cuevas is survived by his wife of 71 years, Guadalupe A. Cuevas of Alamo; six children, Raul A. (Victoria Lynn Apala) Cuevas of...