Obituaries

Nov 17, 2018

CHRISTIAN JORDAN GUZMAN EDINBURG - Christian Jordan Guzman, 29, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymundo Guzman, Sr.; and maternal grandfather, Jose Leonel Zuniga. Christian is survived by his wife, Samantha Nikole Guzman; two children, Jason Ray Guzman, Becca Renae Guzman, all of Edinburg; mother, Mary Elizabeth Guzman; father,...

Nov 16, 2018

CRUZ GARZA SAN JUAN - Cruz Garza, 57, died Friday, November 16, 2018, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Dolores Garza; his parents, Reginaldo and Aurelia Garza; three children, Hector Garza, Cruz Garza, Jr., Reginaldo Garza, all of San Juan; three grandchildren, Hector Garza, Jr., Ariana Marie Garza, Ozzy Garza; five siblings,...

Nov 15, 2018

ESTEBAN LOPEZ ALONZO SAN JUAN - Esteban Lopez Alonzo, 81, died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emilia C. Alonzo. Esteban is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Narciso Alonzo, Thomas Alonzo Jr., Marina Gallegos, and Dimas Alonzo. Memorial service will be held from 11...

Nov 14, 2018

ANA MARIA "ANITA" ELIZONDO PHARR - Ana Maria "Anita" Elizondo, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born to the late Liborio Cortes and Delfina Cavazos on July 26, 1923. She was united in marriage to Enrique Elizondo on October 27, 1946 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. He preceded her...

Nov 14, 2018

RODOLFO "ROY" SALINAS PHARR- Rodolfo "Roy" Salinas, 76, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Teodora Salinas; a brother, David Salinas; and a sister, Teodora Escamilla. Roy is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Diaz of Pharr; seven children, Adrian (Magaly) Salinas, Omar (Myra) Salinas, both...

Nov 11, 2018

ANTONIA G. ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Antonia G. Escobedo, 77, went home to our Lord Monday, November 11, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Escobedo was born in Aguascalientes, MX, lived in Alamo most of her life, and was currently residing in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose Escobedo; a son, Juan G....

Nov 5, 2018

Israel Cardoza entered eternal rest in San Antonio, TX, on November 5, 2018 at the age of 47. He was born in Friona, TX on November 27, 1970 to Manuel Cardoza and Susan Garza. Israel was kind hearted, loving, extremely generous, with an infectious smile and personality to lighten anyone’s day. He had an unforgettable sense of humor and...

Nov 4, 2018

Nov 3, 2018

Nov 3, 2018

DELIA REYNA GONZALEZ PHARR - Delia Reyna Gonzalez, age 73, entered eternal rest on Saturday November 3, 2018, at Solara Hospital of McAllen. Born in Doctor Coss, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on May 8, 1945, she lived in Pharr most of her life. Delia is preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Trinidad Reyna. She is survived by two...

Nov 1, 2018

Luis Antonio Alamia Jr., 76, patriarch of the Alamia family, known as "Coach Alamia" or "Mr. Alamia" went home to our Lord on November 1, 2018. Mr. Alamia was born and lived in Edinburg and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Alamia was a leader within the Edinburg community placing the needs of others ahead of...

Nov 1, 2018

DAVID QUESADA DONNA - David Quesada, 56, died Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mr. Quesada was born in Weslaco and lived in Donna most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Quesada Sr. David is survived by two children, Davis Quesada, Justin Palacios; his mother, Emma Quesada; five siblings,...

Oct 29, 2018

GLORIA OBREGON SAN JUAN- Gloria Obregon, 71, went home to our Lord Monday, October 29, 2018, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, she was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Gloria had a heart of gold, one of a kind. Her pride and joy was her family. She was an exceptional wife,...

Oct 27, 2018

JOSE LUIS "JOE" PALACIOS SAN JUAN - Jose Luis "Joe" Palacios, 64, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, in Alamo. Formerly of Pharr, he lived in San Juan for 36 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Joe was a veteran of the United States Navy and owner of Las Casitas Metal Buildings. He is...

Oct 27, 2018

FELICITA T. DE LA ROSA PHARR - Felicita T. De La Rosa, 89, entered eternal rest Saturday, October 27, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in San Juan, she had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by two sons, Francisco De La Rosa...

Oct 26, 2018

ALAMO – Alicia B. Rodriguez, 74, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at The Heights of Alamo. Born in Edinburg, Ms. Rodriguez lived in San Juan all of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She was formerly employed by PSJA ISD at Clover Elementary and Central Kitchen, and retired after 30 years of...

Oct 25, 2018

Maria Del Carmen Islas, 56, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo she lived there all of her life. "Mom: best friend, confidant, superhero, teacher, but best of all, mom. Mom, you are the true definition of mother, kind heart, kindred spirit, and a one of kind smile. Thank you for all the...

Oct 24, 2018

FELIPE SALINAS, JR SAN JUAN- Felipe Salinas, Jr., 64, went home to the Lord Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Felipe was a loving father that dedicated his life to his only son, Paul. He enjoyed traveling, movies, and sports. Mr. Salinas will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Go Cowboys! He is survived...

Oct 24, 2018

MARIA DE JESUSA GUERRA SAN JUAN – Maria De Jesusa Guerra, 85, went home to our Lord, Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mrs. Guerra was born in San Juan, Texas and lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ismael Guerra. Mrs. Guerra is survived by...

Oct 23, 2018

REBECCA C. BROOKS SAN JUAN/EDINBURG - Rebecca C. Brooks, 75, went home to our Lord Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, she lived there most of her life. Rebecca became a widow at a young age and worked very hard to give her five children a decent and honorable living. Her strength...