Obituaries

Feb 22, 2019

MARIA E. GAITAN EDINBURG – Maria E. Gaitan, 90, went home to our Lord Friday, February 22, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. Mrs. Gaitan is preceded in death by four sons, Luis Gaitan, Cruz Gaitan, Felipe Gaitan, Joe Gaitan; her parents, Jose and Maria Moreno; and a son-in-law,...

Feb 20, 2019

EDINBURG - Mario Garcia, 46, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born in Edinburg to Manuel Garcia Jr and Olga Silva Garcia. Mr. Garcia was a family oriented man who enjoyed being there for his kids, activities and was passionate for helping others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2019

ISABEL D. MARTINEZ EDINBURG- Isabel D. Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in Alamo, Texas on October 31, 1928, to Eligio and Dionicia Martinez. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Juan Jose Martinez and Ruben Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Barbara Martinez; four children,...

Feb 19, 2019

Jesus Pena, 63, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, he had lived most of his life in Edinburg. Jesus unique charisma is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Felicita Pena. Mr. Pena is...

Feb 17, 2019

“It’s the circle of life. Everyone’s life has an end. This is how mine will end.” That’s what Roy David Peña told his family in December after he decided to stop his cancer treatments. He was a vibrant, strong man, and he didn’t want to spend the time he had left in and out of hospitals. He had a ranch...

Feb 11, 2019

ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ DONNA - Ernesto Rodriguez, 59, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at his residence in Donna. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Benita Rodriguez; and a brother, Jose Armando Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his daughter, Elena Allya Rodriguez of Corpus Christi; five siblings, Margarita Gonzalez of Pharr, David Rodriguez of Corpus Christi, Sylvia...

Feb 8, 2019

ALAMO – Emilio De Leon, 60, went home to our Lord Friday February 8, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. Born in McAllen, Mr. De Leon had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Marcelino De Leon; three aunts, Tia Emilia, Tia Pragedis, Tia Mena; two uncles, Tio Pochito, Tio Santos; his...

Feb 7, 2019

ALAMO - Our beloved mother, Hermila E. Garza, 101, departed this world on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 9:20 p.m. to the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to be greeted by her husband, Mariano Garza, and a long list of family and friends Hermila was born to Melecio and Refugia Cantu Espinosa of Alamo on April 3,...

Feb 6, 2019

JOSE LUIS MUNOZ HIDALGO - Jose Luis Munoz, 55, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fermin and Raymunda Munoz; three brothers, Jesus Celso Munoz, Rodolfo Munoz, and Reynaldo Munoz; and a sister, Maria Ofelia Munoz. Jose Luis is survived by his wife, Leticia Munoz of...

Feb 5, 2019

EDINBURG — Jose Cantú, Jr., 67, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born in Edinburg on January 19, 1952, the oldest son of Jose Cantú and Andrea Martinez. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1971 and earned an associate degree in accounting from South Texas Vo-Tech. He was an all-star baseball player...

Feb 4, 2019

Faustina Pineda PHARR/ SAN JUAN – Faustina Pineda, 81, died Monday, February 4, 2019, at Pax Villa Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. Mrs. Pineda is survived by her five children, Gerald (Maria) Pineda of San Antonio, Sandra Pineda, Norma (Arturo) Munoz, both of Alamo, Mary Christine (Abiel) Sandoval of McKinney, TX, Roberto (Grcie) Pineda of Penitas; numerous grandchildren; and...

Feb 4, 2019

MARIA NINFA FONTECHA PHARR - Maria Ninfa Fontecha, 87, died Monday, February 4, 2019, at The Heights at Alamo. Ms. Fontecha had lived in Pharr for 21 years and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Federico and Beatriz Garza; a sister, Irma DeAnda; and four brothers, Benancio Garza,...

Feb 3, 2019

Feb 2, 2019

Edinburg - Cristin "Cris" De La Cruz, 66, went home to be with our Lord February 2, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mission, Cris graduated from Mission High School in 1972. He then went on to obtain his Double Master's Degree in Education. He wore many hats in his life. He worked...

Jan 31, 2019

EDINBURG - Azucena "Susy" Vallejo, 52, went home to our Lord Thursday, January 31, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anacleto and Cristina Vallejo; and a sister, Cristina Vallejo. Azucena is survived by her loving husband, Hector Vallejo of Edinburg; three children, Hector (Karen) Vallejo, Tracey (Agustin Solis) Vallejo, Yahir Vallejo, all...

Jan 31, 2019

GERTRUDIS "TULITAS" PALACIOS EDINBURG - Gertrudis "Tulitas" Palacios died peacefully, Thursday, January 31, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg, at the age of 93, after a long but brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. Gertrudis was born in Mexico, immigrated to the U.S. where she became a Naturalized Citizen, and lived in Edinburg for over 65 years. Gertrudis was a devout...

Jan 29, 2019

Margarita Longoria, of Edinburg, entered eternal life with our glorious God on January 29, 2019, at Amara Hospice Facility surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on July 31, 1948 in Edinburg, Texas to Marcelino and Guadalupe Longoria. Margaret was a natural beauty who turned heads when she walked in a room. She always had an eye for fashion and...

Jan 26, 2019

Amalia “Molly” Villarreal, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at San Juan Nursing Home, surrounded by friends and family. A lifelong resident of Alamo, Molly raised her three children as a single mom. She was the owner of Jimmie’s Goldmine Drive-In in Alamo for 16 years where many, many hamburgers were enjoyed by Alamo patrons, as well...

Jan 22, 2019

RICARDO GUZMAN, JR. EDINBURG- Ricardo Guzman, Jr., 58, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Ricardo began in the music industry following his father’s footsteps when he was 8 yrs old and music was his life. He enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2019

ELIDA C. CANTU PHARR- Elida C. Cantu, 77, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Cantu was a family oriented woman, who dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, drinking coffee and smoking a cigarette. Elida was always happy with a smile sharing her joy with others. Her...