Obituaries

Jan 14, 2019

EDINBURG – Ariel Ortiz, 25, went home to our Lord Monday, January 14, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Ariel lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Mara Ortiz; and her maternal grandfather, Jose Reyes Rosales. Ariel is survived by her maternal grandmother, Josefina “Chepa” Rosales of Edinburg; paternal...

Jan 14, 2019

LEONILA S. LONGORIA Edinburg- Leonila S. Longoria, 76, went home to the Lord Monday, January 14, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Leonila dedicated her life to her family and always placed her children before herself. She enjoyed praying and had a strong faith in the Lord. Leonila...

Jan 13, 2019

Leticia Rios, 42, passed away on January 13, 2019 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Leticia is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Rios. Leticia is survived by her father, Jose Rios; her spouse Daniel Zepeda; her three daughters, Erika Zepeda, Angela Zepeda, and Kaylyn Zepeda, all of McAllen; her sister, Patricia Trevino (Rogelio) of San Juan, and one granddaughter, Haven...

Jan 10, 2019

RAY ANTHONY SANTA MARIA SAN JUAN - Ray Anthony Santa Maria, 16, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Ray is survived by his parents, Jorge Santa Maria Jr. and Rosalva Rodriguez; two sisters, Sanai Renee Santa Maria and Sabrina Santa Maria; his paternal grandparents, Jorge Santa Maria and Juanita Gutierrez, all...

Jan 10, 2019

Mike Santana Cruz, 73, went home to our Lord Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Solara Hospital of McAllen. Mike was born and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Magdaleno and Adela Cruz; and three brothers. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Felicitas Cruz of Edinburg; two children, Rene (Diana) Cruz,...

Jan 9, 2019

Edinburg - Luciano Sepulveda Jr., 55, went home to our Lord Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Luciano lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Luciano Sepulveda Sr.; and a brother, Gilbert Sepulveda. Luciano is survived by his loving wife, Dora Sepulveda; three children, Luciano...

Jan 8, 2019

CRISTINA RAMOS PHARR- Cristina Ramos, 76, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Gral. Teran, N.L., she lived most of her life in Guadalupe, N.L. and moved to Pharr in 1990. Cristina was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church for the last five years. She dedicated her life...

Jan 7, 2019

EDINBURG – Severiana Balderas, 89, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, in Edinburg, TX. Severiana was born and raised in Edinburg. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness as well as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always welcomed everyone into her home with a generous amount of hospitality and love. She is preceded in death by her loving...

Jan 3, 2019

JESUS MARTINEZ PHARR - Jesus Martinez, 79, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills in San Antonio. Born in Goliad, Mr. Martinez had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria De Jesus "Chachy" Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Amelia R. Martinez; a...

Jan 3, 2019

NICHOLAS ISAAC “NICK” CADENA McAllen – Nicholas Isaac “Nick” Cadena, 30, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his residence in McAllen. Nicholas was born in Harlingen but lived in McAllen all his life. He was skilled in auto mechanics. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed the challenge. Nick had a passion for animals especially dogs and...

Jan 3, 2019

EDINBURG - Victor Prado Sr., 90, went home to the Lord Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Victor was born on April 7, 1928, to Froilan Prado and Paulita Guzman Prado in Edinburg. He was a lifetime member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Victor joined the ARMY in 1950 and is a veteran of the Korean War....

Jan 2, 2019

Jose Francisco Valle, 86, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Jose was a migrant worker in California. He was the owner of Valle Roofing Company in San Juan for 35 years. He was a loving son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Carlota Valle. Mr. Valle is survived by...

Jan 2, 2019

Jan 2, 2019

Jan 1, 2019

Edinburg – Ivan Garza, Sr. 66, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Estella Garza; his grandparents, Bernardo Salazar and Celia Posas Salazar; and a brother, Marcos Reynaldo Garza, Jr. Mr. Garza is survived by his children, Adrian (Jessica) Garza of Edinburg, Andrew (Mia Guerra)...

Jan 1, 2019

JOSUE G. MOLINA MCALLEN- Josue G. Molina was called to be with our Lord on January 1, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1935, to G.B. Molina and Sara I. Molina. He attended McAllen schools and graduated from McAllen High School in 1954, where he was very active in football, baseball, basketball and a member of the National Honor...

Jan 1, 2019

Mercedes G. Valdez, 81, of San Juan passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Hualahuises, NL, Mexico, and she lived in San Juan for over 60 years. Mercedes is survived by her children Berta (Andres + ) Martinez, Santiago (Silvia) Valdez, Sandra (Lauro) Luera, Rosalva (Jesus) Liscano, Jose (Traci + ) Valdez,...

Dec 30, 2018

RICHARD ORTEGA MCALLEN- Richard Ortega, 91, died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Huerfano County CO, join the Navy in 1944-1947, Richard enjoyed traveling, meeting new people, flirting, he was a great person and enjoyed helping others. Richard is survived by his wife, Maria Teresa Ortega of McAllen; two daughters, Debora Ortega and Denisse Ortega,...

Dec 29, 2018

Dec 29, 2018

PHARR – Jesus V. “El Charro” Gonzalez, 87, entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, Jesus lived in Pharr all his life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Dora M. Gonzalez who passed away June of 2015. Jesus is survived by ten children,...