Obituaries

Apr 8, 2019

GLORIA VILLANUEVA SAN JUAN – Gloria Villanueva, 62, went home to our Lord Monday, April 8, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Magdaleno and Marcelina Villanueva. Gloria is survived by a son, Leandro Gutierrez Villanueva of San Juan; two daughters, Criselda Villanueva, Laura Gutierrez, both of San Juan; four grandchildren; a sister,...

Apr 8, 2019

ALICIA VARGAS HERNANDEZ EDINBURG- Alicia Vargas Hernandez, 64, went home to our Lord Monday, April 8, 2019, in San Antonio, TX. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She graduated from McAllen High School in 1975. Alicia was a very spiritual human that enjoyed helping others. She was always dressed to impressed, looking beautiful. In...

Apr 8, 2019

Rosendo Pena, 95, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Pena is survived by his wife, Gertrudes Pena of Alamo; his five sons, Gilberto (Beatriz) Pena of Mission, Patricio Pena of Watertown, SD., Domingo (Cristy) Pena of Riverton, WY, Ernesto Pena and Rosendo Pena, Jr., both of Alamo; four daughters, Maria Victoria (Jaime) Garcia, Maria Del...

Apr 6, 2019

ALAN ROBERT LEIDNER MISSION – Alan Robert Leidner, 57, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019, at his residence in Mission. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy Leidner; and his nephew, Mark Fluitt. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Maria I. Leidner; two children, Dustin William and Madeline Nicole...

Apr 6, 2019

Maria "Ester" Trevino, 69, has gained her angel wings on Saturday, April 6, 2019. She was born on August 15, 1949 in Mercedes, TX. Ester was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, God-mother and friend to many. While Ester was loved by many, she also had a heart of gold and shared an infinite amount of love with...

Apr 6, 2019

Alan Robert Leidner, 57, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019, at his residence in Mission. Alan, a lifelong resident of the Valley owned Glassica along with his wife in Mission, Texas. He was a self-made businessman with humble beginnings. An artisan by trade, his business began by designing and creating pieces of amazing stained glass. Over a...

Apr 6, 2019

Jesus Lopez III, 46, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019. Mr. Lopez was born in San Juan and raised in Las Milpas. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Lopez of San Juan; three children who he adored, Hillary Marleen Lopez, Jesus Lopez IV, Zaida Eileen Lopez, all of San Juan; his parents, Jesus Jr. and...

Apr 4, 2019

Manuel "Meme" Camarillo Mendoza, 79, entered eternal rest of Thursday, April 4, 2019, at his residence. Meme is preceded in death by his loving wife, Leonila Puente Mendoza; and his parents, Martin & Valentina Mendoza; along with his siblings, Julia Mendoza, Josefina Mendoza, Guadalupe Mendoza, and Maria Anita "Mere" Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza leaves behind his daughters, Clara Mendoza Bazan, Criselda...

Apr 2, 2019

LUCINDA LUNA EDINBURG-Lucinda Luna, 81, went home to the Lord Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Edinburg. She left us during a visit with one of her daughters and grandchild, after a beautiful conversation recalling memories. She closed her eyes for a nap and died peacefully surrounded by love. A lifetime resident, Lucinda Luna was born in Edinburg on a ranch...

Mar 31, 2019

MARIA OLGA YBARRA SAN JUAN - Maria Olga Ybarra, 70, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Ybarra was born in Lilbourn, MO, and had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Ybarra; her parents, Encarnacion and Petra Avila; two brothers, Erasmo Avila, Sebastian Paz;...

Mar 31, 2019

HIPOLITO LUNA SOTO, JR. PHARR - God called his son, Hipolito Luna Soto Jr., 73, back home the evening of Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at La Trinidad United Methodist Church, 105 E. Warren St., Pharr, TX. Funeral services are under the direction of...

Mar 31, 2019

SIMONA GARZA EDINBURG – Simona Garza, 84, went home to the Lord Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Goliad, Simona lived in Edinburg for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Garza, Sr. Simona is survived by five sons, Enrique (Joy) Garza, Jr. of Christchurch, New Zealand,...

Mar 30, 2019

Leonel Gomez, 63, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Gomez had lived in Alamo for 33 years and was formerly of San Juan. He was employed as a computer science professor at TSTC in Harlingen for 30 years. Mr. Gomez was an active member of First Baptist...

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 28, 2019

JUANA GUAJARDO SAN JUAN – Juana Guajardo, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at San Juan Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eulogio Guajardo, Sr.; a daughter, Angelica Kelso; her parents, Encarnacion and Amalia Garza; three brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren, Humberto Guajardo, Eulogio Guajardo, III, Sandy McCormick; and one great-great-grandson, Joseph Isaec Jackson. Mrs. Guajardo...

Mar 27, 2019

Rosalva Acevedo, 66, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Miss Acevedo was formerly of Mission and had lived in McAllen since 1990. She is preceded in death by her father, Raul Acevedo. Rosalva is survived by her mother, Margarita Acevedo; three brothers, Raul A. Acevedo, Rene Acevedo, Archie Acevedo; nieces and nephews, Sonia Lopez, Margie Cepeda,...

Mar 26, 2019

EDINBURG -Ernesto Alvarado, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg after a lengthy illness. Mr. Alvarado was born at Rancho Los Angeles, Starr County, Texas to Eugenio and Simona O. Alvarado. He is preceded in death by his parents and his five siblings, Romula (Rubio) Alaniz, Velia (Santos) Lopez, Adan Alvarado, Nilda...

Mar 26, 2019

GERMAN ZUNIGA SAN JUAN – German Zuniga, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Pharr he lived in San Juan most of his life. He was a World War II Veteran and he also served in the Korean War. He proudly served 35 years of Law Enforcement at various Police Departments: City...

Mar 26, 2019

PHARR – Amado Cortez Jr., 78, went home peacefully to our Lord Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his residence in Pharr, TX. Amado spent over 50 years in the finance and banking industry. He retired in 2005 from First National Bank of Edinburg, where he was vice-president of lending for 24 years. Amado was a past president of the McAllen...

Mar 25, 2019

MARIA DE JESUS GUERRA PHARR – Maria De Jesus Guerra, 85, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodrigo Guerra; her parents, Praxedis and Teresa Mendoza; five siblings, Socorro, Baltazar, Teresa, Florinda, and Vicente. Mrs. Guerra is survived by 13 children, San Juanita, Vicki, Rodrigo, Terry, Carmen, Angelica, Veronica, Casimiro,...