Obituaries

Sep 30, 2018

JOSE "DAVID" GARZA MCALLEN - Jose "David" Garza passed away September 30, 2018 with the love and strength of his family surrounding him. One of the scions of a great family will be laid to rest. God gives his toughest battles to his bravest warriors. David was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease...

Sep 30, 2018

MARGARITA MARMOLEJO SAN JUAN – Margarita Marmolejo, 98, went home to our Lord Sunday, September 30, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Ms. Marmolejo was born in Millett, Texas and lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oliverio Marmolejo; two sons, Santos Marmolejo and Oliverio Marmolejo Jr. Ms. Marmolejo...

Sep 29, 2018

SOCORRO ANDREA RUBIO DONNA – Socorro Andrea Rubio, 60, died Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Senior Care of Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, she lived in Donna and was formerly employed at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Ms. Rubio is survived by one son, Enrique Vincent Rubio of La Feria; four siblings, San Juana Reyes of Round Rock, Frank...

Sep 26, 2018

EDINBURG – Minerva “Minnie” Gorena, 75, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, in Mandeville, Louisiana where she resided for the past 7 years. She was born in Edinburg, Texas and graduated from Edinburg High School. Minerva received a BA Degree from Pan American College. She was an elementary school teacher in the Rio Grande Valley before moving...

Sep 21, 2018

Sep 21, 2018

MARY LILLIAN GARZA McALLEN – Mary Lillian Garza, 47, a resident of McAllen, Texas died Friday, September 21, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father, Roberto (Isabel) Garza of Pharr. Mary Lillian is survived by her husband, Stefam Oscar Aguilar; her two sons, Erik Abram (Veronica) Aguilar and Charles Jacob Aguilar, all of McAllen; her mother, Isabell...

Sep 18, 2018

SAN JUAN: Cayetano "Cayo" Cabrieles, 100, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, he lived most of his life in San Juan and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish since 1946. Cayetano strength to work hard as a migrant worker was his family, he dedicated...

Sep 17, 2018

EDINBURG - David Wayne “Dave” Benedict, 52, passed away peacefully Monday, September 17, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby A. Benedict. David is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Elia Pacheco of Edinburg; his father, David W. Benedict of Sparks, NV; his sister, Celia L. Benedict of McAllen; five nieces and nephews,...

Sep 15, 2018

SAN JUAN - Maria Eugenia Sanchez, 67, died Saturday, September 15, 2018, at her residence in San Juan. Maria was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very giving person who was always positive and concerned about everyone. Her grandchildren were her life and she was a mother figure to her nephews and friends. Maria enjoyed...

Sep 10, 2018

ROSA ELIA SERDA MCALLEN - Rosa Elia Serda lived fully and richly. A proud native of Laredo, Texas, Rosa was born to Carlos and Maria De La Luz Valle on February 14, 1955. Surrounded by her family in the home she loved, she entered rest before dawn Monday, September 10, 2018. Her Valentine birthday was most fitting, for Rosa embraced...

Sep 10, 2018

RAFAELA ROMERO ALAMO / HOUSTON - On Monday, September 10, 2018, Rafaela Romero, loving wife and mother of 10 went to be with our lord at the age of 73. Born on October 24, 1944 in Guadalara, Jalisco, she married Jose Refugio Romero on October 30, 1963. Together they raised ten children, six girls and four boys, and were happily...

Sep 10, 2018

BRIDGET VELA PHARR- Bridget Vela, 89, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Pharr, she was a lifetime member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church where she served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a Catechist, and she was also a member of The Legion of Mary. Bridget graduated from P.S.J.A. High...

Sep 10, 2018

Servando Marroquin, 67, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville. Mr. Marroquin lived in Pharr and was a member of The Family Church in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad Marroquin and Concepcion Salinas. Servando is survived by his wife, Hermila Marroquin; eight children, Nora (Jose Angel) Tovar, Elsa (Enrique) Elizondo,...

Sep 9, 2018

GILBERTO GARCIA PHARR - Gilberto Garcia, 56, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, he lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernabe and Anita Garcia; and four brothers. Gilberto is survived by his wife,...

Sep 9, 2018

MARY TOVAR CANTU ALAMO - Mary Tovar Cantu, 97, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at The Heights of Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adan Cantu; a daughter, Rachel Baker; and three brothers, Ramon, Tomas, and Fidel Tovar. Mary is survived by three children, Roel (Janet) Cantu, Rosalinda Karwaski, Al Cantu; six grandchildren; two nephews, Elias (Martha)...

Sep 8, 2018

Eustolia Zapata, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Monterrey, N.L., Mrs. Zapata had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Rogerio Zapata; a grandson, Jaime “Bino” Zapata; and her parents, Jose and Antonia Morales. Mrs. Zapata is survived by her five children,...

Sep 7, 2018

EDINBURG – July 5, 1932 – September 7, 2018. Santos Maldonado, Sr., 86, entered the gates of heaven Friday, September 7, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born on July 5, 1932, to Enrique and Baleria S. Maldonado in Edinburg where he lived all of his life. As a young man, Santos helped his father as a farmer...

Sep 5, 2018

ALBINO OVIEDO ALAMO- Albino Oviedo, 88, went home to our Lord Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life. Albino was an honorable and respectful man that dedicated his life to his family with God’s faith in his heart. He taught his children great values that...

Sep 3, 2018

GLORIA MONTALVO PHARR- Gloria Montalvo, 77, went home to our Lord Monday, September 3, 2018, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Pharr, she was a lifetime member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Gloria always had a smile and warm welcome for everyone who visited her. She was very creative and enjoyed making personalized arts and crafts, and doing...

Sep 1, 2018

JOSE VASQUEZ EDINBURG – Jose Vasquez, 84, went home to our Lord Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Vasquez was born in La Feria and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by a son, Jose Antonio...