Obituaries

Dec 7, 2018

IRMA N. HINOJOSA EDINBURG – Irma N. Hinojosa, 70, went home to our Lord on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and Beatriz Cantu; and a sister, Cynthia Cantu Gonzalez. Irma is survived by her loving husband, Edelmiro Hinojosa of Edinburg; her son, Mark (Rosa Anna) Montemayor of...

Dec 6, 2018

Dec 5, 2018

OLIVIA R. HERNANDEZ PHARR – Olivia R. Hernandez, 101, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at McAllen Nursing Center. Born in Dr. Coss, Nuevo Leon, Olivia had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. In 1950, shortly after the death of her husband, she became a businesswoman and opened Olivia’s Tortilleria...

Nov 30, 2018

REV. ARNULFO DOMINGUEZ ALAMO - Rev. Arnulfo Dominguez, 96, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Toluca, he lived in Alamo for 15 years and was formerly of Weslaco. He was a retired Associate Pastor of Mision Luterana Emanuel in Mercedes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Domitila Mireles de Dominguez; and two...

Nov 30, 2018

OFELIA ALANIZ GARCIA MISSION – Ofelia Alaniz Garcia, 72, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Ofelia was a caring person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as if they were her own. Ofelia had a passion for dancing and loved listening to “conjunto” music. Mrs....

Nov 30, 2018

McALLEN – Maria Elena Mata, 83, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 30, 2018 in the love and comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 5, 1935 to Jose Telesforo and Maria Pena of Mission, TX. Maria Elena was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Ramon A. Mata...

Nov 29, 2018

MARIA G. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG- Maria G. Rodriguez, 65, went home to the Lord Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her son, Edwardo “Eddie” Rodriguez; parents, Jose Guerrero and Maria Gloria Pompella; and a sister. Maria is survived by three children, Isidro Rodriguez, III, Roberto (Glorimar Colon) Rodriguez, Yvonne Rodriguez, all of...

Nov 28, 2018

OLGA SILVA HERRERA EDINBURG – Olga Silva Herrera, 75, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Herrera was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Herrera Sr.; a brother, Israel Silva Sr.; and a sister,...

Nov 27, 2018

JOSE GUADALUPE CHAMPION SAN JUAN - Jose Guadalupe Champion, 87, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his two daughters, Bertha Champion and Sandra Champion; his parents, Cleto and Dolores Champion; and a sister Delia Gongora. Mr. Champion is survived by his wife, Maria Brijida Champion of San...

Nov 26, 2018

EDINBURG – Nicolasa Vela Martinez, 81, went home to our Lord Monday, November 26, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Nicolasa lived in Alamo for 50 years and, along with her husband Jose, was a very active member of Resurrection Catholic Church where she volunteered distributing food to the needy. Mrs. Martinez was also a retired employee...

Nov 25, 2018

EDINBURG – Julia Pena, 96, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in La Gloria, Julia had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel P. Pena, Gustavo Pena; and a sister, Victoria Pena. Julia is survived by her daughter, Maria M. (Arnoldo)...

Nov 20, 2018

JOSEPHINE ROSE YAKIMOWSKI ALAMO, TX/DEDHAM, MASS. – Josephine Rose Yakimowski, 65, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Josephine was born in Weymouth, MA, grew up in Hyde Park, MA, and lived in Dedham, MA. Recently, she lived in Alamo, TX. In school she was a scholar in honors classes, and a member of...

Nov 20, 2018

LEONIDES M. LUNA ALAMO - Leonides M. Luna, 81, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at The Heights of Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebeca De Hoyos Luna; and a son, Gilbert Luna. Leonides is survived by two sons, Leonel (Michelle Duncan) Luna of Oregon, Julian (Maria Christy) Luna of San Juan; three daughters, Norma (Leon)...

Nov 19, 2018

Aurelio “Martin” Monteagudo, Jr. EDINBURG- Aurelio “Martin” Monteagudo, Jr., 69, went home to our Lord Monday, November 19, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Aurelio was a family oriented man who dedicated his life to his beloved family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Martin will be greatly missed...

Nov 19, 2018

APOLINAR G. VILLARREAL PHARR - Apolinar G. Villarreal, 92, died Monday, November 19, 2018, at Legend Transitional Care Center in McAllen. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Pharr since 1960. Growing up he worked at a cotton gin with his family and was then employed by Goodyear for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 18, 2018

DAVID BOSQUEZ, III David Bosquez III, 14, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. David is survived by his parents, Melissa Bosquez and David Bosquez Jr.; a brother, Daren Octavio Bosquez; maternal grandparents, Octavio Fernandez and Sylvia Fernandez, all of San Juan; and paternal grandparents, Guillermo Lopez and Irma Lopez of Edinburg, David Sr. and Aurelia Bosquez of Plainview. Visitation will...

Nov 18, 2018

Margil Reyna Sr., 59, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lazaro and Elena Reyna; and six siblings, Rosalinda Reyna, Lazaro Reyna Jr., Severo Reyna, Ramiro (Rosaura) Reyna, Rene Reyna, and Esmeralda Reyna. Mr. Reyna is survived by four children, Margil Reyna Jr., Tina Reyna, Cassandra (Fernando Moreno)...

Nov 18, 2018

SILVERIO L. SALAS EDINBURG – Silverio L. Salas, 85, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Silverio served in the United States Army for eight years and earned the National Defense Service Medal. He was born and raised in Laguna Seca, Texas. Before leaving to serve in the military he met and married the love of his...

Nov 18, 2018

HILDA N. SANCHEZ EDINBURG - Hilda N. Sanchez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered her eternal rest on November 18, 2018, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born in Edinburg, Texas on March 15, 1930, to Melchor and Florencia Garza. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Pete Sanchez. She is survived...

Nov 18, 2018

ADRIAN “DEVIN” GARZA EDINBURG/TEMPLE- Adrian “Devin” Garza, 39, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born and raised in Edinburg, his adventure of living in different cities began in 1999. Adrian lived in San Antonio, Austin, Beaumont, and Temple. In high school he participated in football, cross country, track and graduated in 1998 from James “Nikki” Rowe...