Obituaries

Dec 15, 2018

FATHER VICENTE AZCOITI SAN JUAN - Father Vicente Azcoiti, 87, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brownsville, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. A native of Spain, Father Azcoiti had served the diocese since 1966. Bishop Humberto S. Medeiros invited him to come to the diocese for "a little while" and then convinced him...

Dec 13, 2018

HARGILL- Guadalupe Castaneda, 77, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. Lupe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and provider. He was a dedicated and hardworking man. You could often find him on his tractor out in the brush country. He enjoyed playing and talking about baseball, fishing and hunting. He will be deeply...

Dec 11, 2018

BENITO "KING PALACE" LOPEZ, JR. PHARR - Benito "King Palace" Lopez, Jr., 77, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Solera Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pharr, he lived there all of his life. Mr. Lopez was a leader for the Migrant Farm Workers. In 1971, he went to China for a Farm Workers Culture Exchange program representing the United States...

Dec 10, 2018

MATILDE G. CARRALES PHARR- Matilde G. Carrales entered eternal life on Monday, December 10, 2018. Mrs. Carrales held pride in her family heritage, she was one of five children of Guillermo and Tomasita Guerra. The Guerra’s were one of the first pioneers of the Rio Grande Valley. If you ever knew Matilde G. Carrales without a doubt she would have...

Dec 10, 2018

MARCOS GONZALEZ, SR. ALAMO - Marcos Gonzalez Sr., 90, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Josefina Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by four sons, Juan (Evelia) Gonzalez of Alamo, Marcos (San Juanita) Gonzalez Jr., Gerardo Gonzalez, both of San Juan, Jose Humberto Gonzalez of McAllen; six daughters, Blanca...

Dec 10, 2018

RUBEN GUERRERO EDINBURG – Ruben Guerrero, 78, went home to our Lord Monday, December 10, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Guerrero was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served his country for 22 years. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Gloria. His faith in God and love for his family was...

Dec 9, 2018

EDINBURG – Azucena Billman, 73, went home to our Lord Sunday, December 9, 2018, at her daughter’s residence in Edinburg. Born in Mission, Azucena lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a breast cancer survivor. She is survived by her loving husband, L. Brantley Billman of Edinburg; two sons who served our country for over 20 years, Santiago...

Dec 8, 2018

NAPOLEON PRUDENCIO MISSION - Napoleon Prudencio, 79, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Manila, Philippines, Napoleon lived in Mission since 1979 and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He served ten years in the United States Navy and then ten years in the United States Navy, where he retired as...

Dec 8, 2018

DORA G. HINOJOSA WESLACO - Dora G. Hinojosa, 75, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Weslaco, Dora lived there most of her life and was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Manuela Garza; and a brother, Bernardo Garza. Mrs. Hinojosa is survived...

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)...