Obituaries

Mar 25, 2019

SALVADOR “CHAVALO” PENA JR. EDINBURG / MISSION – Salvador “Chavalo” Pena Jr., 72, went home to our Lord Monday, March 25, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pena was born on February 13, 1947, in Mission, TX. He enjoyed reading his Bible and loved Jesus. Salvador will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in...

Mar 24, 2019

CORRANDA MARIE GARZA EDINBURG – Corranda Marie Garza, 53, went home to our Lord Sunday, March 24, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Dallas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Her kids would call her “momma”, she loved her family deeply and they were her main priority. She was so proud of Bubba, Sissy, Pooky,...

Mar 20, 2019

EVA C RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Eva C. Rodriguez, 93, went home to our Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Leandro Rodriguez; a daughter, Diana Rodriguez; her parents, Adan and Maria Cortez; five brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by two daughters, Blanca (Joe) Padilla of California, Sylvia A. (Abel) Villanueva...

Mar 16, 2019

SALOMON RODRIGUEZ McALLEN/PHARR – Salomon Rodriguez, 97, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr since 2002 and was formerly of McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juliana Rodriguez; five brothers Domingo, Ismael, Pablo, Aurelio, Manuel, Rodriguez and six sisters Beatriz Villalobos, Maria Alfaro, Dolores Bulos, Antonia Garza, Alicia...

Mar 16, 2019

ANSELMA RIVERA EDINBURG – Anselma Rivera, 73, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Encarnacion and Francisca Rivera; and seven siblings. Ms. Rivera is survived by a daughter, Sonia (Ascencion) Martinez of Edinburg; a son Ricardo (Ashley Marie) Olivarez Jr. of Kingsville; two grandchildren, Kaylee Grace and...

Mar 16, 2019

CRISOFORA SANCHEZ SAN JUAN - Crisofora Sanchez, 88, died, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Sanchez, Sr.; three children, Fernando Sanchez, Ruben Sanchez, baby Angelita Sanchez; and her parents, Rosa and Casiano Sanchez. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her six children, Noelia (Rene) Suarez of San Juan, Maria...

Mar 13, 2019

AURORA CHAVEZ SAN JUAN - Aurora Chavez, 69, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in Mexico, she lived most of her life in San Juan and was a member of Mid Valley Assembly in Weslaco for many years. Aurora enjoyed praying to her Lord and spending quality time with her family. God and family...

Mar 13, 2019

LEONEL MARTINEZ, JR. SAN JUAN - Leonel Martinez, Jr., 45, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in McAllen, he lived most of his life in San Juan and was a member of Mid Valley Assembly in Weslaco. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. Leonel was an outstanding father and husband. His...

Mar 9, 2019

ELISEO AVENDANO III PHARR- Eliseo Avendano III, 65, went home to the Lord Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Eliseo Avendano, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Ramon Llamas. Mr. Avendano is survived by his four children, Eliseo (Christina) Avendano IV, Eddie Avendano, Erik Avendano, Elbert (Kimberly Golden) Avendano;...

Mar 6, 2019

RODOLFO “RUDY” GARZA HOUSTON/PHARR – Rodolfo “Rudy” Garza, 50, went home to the Lord Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Houston Methodist Medical Center. Born in McAllen, Rodolfo lived in Houston since 1986. He is survived by his parents, Benito H. and Francisca Garza of Pharr; his companion, Cecilia Betz of Houston; four siblings, Benito H. Garza Jr. of Hammond, IN,...

Mar 5, 2019

OLGA ROMO CASTILLO EDINBURG – Olga Romo Castillo, 76, went home to the Lord Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico on March 8, 1942, to Ambrocio and Cecilia Romo, she lived most of her life in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ambrocio Romo and Cecilia Rangel Romo; three brothers, Saul...

Mar 4, 2019

Benito Estimbo Jr., 80, went home to our Lord Monday, March 4, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benito Sr. and Selerina Estimbo; three brothers, Nicolas Estimbo Sr., Daniel Estimbo, Carlos Estimbo; and two sisters, Belen Cantu and Elizabeth Loya. Mr. Estimbo is survived by his loving wife, Ninfa Estimbo; two sons, Rene...

Mar 3, 2019

ANTONIO G. PERALES ALAMO - Antonio G. Perales, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at McAllen Nursing Center. Born in Mercedes to Julian and Maria G. Perales, Antonio had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by three children, Mirta P. Olague, Alberto Perales, Rolando Perales; five siblings, Calixtra Rosalez, Guadalupe Farias,...

Mar 2, 2019

ORALIA R. RODRIGUEZ PHARR – Oralia R. Rodriguez, 86, entered eternal rest Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born and raised in Pharr, Oralia was a graduate of PSJA and a lector at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Her community involvement included chairing the Pharr Chamber of Commerce Greeters Club, serving on the Miss Pharr Pageant...

Mar 1, 2019

Mar 1, 2019

HILDA TAYLOR EDINBURG – Hilda Taylor, 91, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Ms. Taylor was born in Germany and lived in Edinburg for 40 years. She is preceded in death by he husband, Billie I. Taylor; a son, Hank William Taylor; and her parents, Hans Jordan and Katherine Maul. Hilda is survived...

Feb 28, 2019

GUADALUPE PENA EDINBURG – Guadalupe Pena, 91, went home to our Lord Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born and lived most of his life in Rio Grande City. Mr. Pena is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo and Rita Pena; and a brother, Leandro Pena. He is survived by his two loving daughters,...

Feb 27, 2019

Rosa Rosas Vasquez, 94, went home to our Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. From her birth on September 3, 1924 in San Antonio, TX to her death, she filled our lives with a boundless spirit and unconditional love. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and all were...

Feb 26, 2019

IRENE N. BANDA ALAMO- Irene N. Banda, 89, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, peacefully at her residence in Alamo. Born in California, she was a lifetime resident of Alamo. Ms. Banda dedicated her life to her husband and children. Family was the center of her heart, she had a special saying for her children when they...

Feb 26, 2019

ERNESTO GARCES SR. EDINBURG – Ernesto Garces Sr., 75, went home to our Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, Mr. Garces lived most of his life in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Julissa Rocha; and his parents, Rumaldo and Cecilia Garces. Mr. Garces is survived by his three sons,...