Obituaries

Aug 9, 2018

Martinano Profesor Benavidez, 84, went home to our Lord Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Cotulla, TX, Mr. Benavidez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by two sons, Anthony and Martin Benavidez; a sister, Sylvia Benavidez; and his former spouse, Margaret Jane Benavidez. Mr. Benavidez is survived by...

Aug 8, 2018

EDINBURG- Miguel Roel Garza, 71, went home to our Lord Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in San Manuel, TX, Mr. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Jesusa Lopez Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Evangelina Saldana Garza of Edinburg; seven...

Aug 4, 2018

PHARR - Lucila F. Lopez, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Lucila was known for her strong faith and kindness. She was the pillar of the family whose faith and prayers carried the family on. She was a lifelong member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr where she served the...

Aug 4, 2018

HIGINIA L. HERNANDEZ ALAMO - Higinia L. Hernandez, 78, died Saturday, August 4, 2018, in McAllen. Born in Alamo, she lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo C. Hernandez; her parents, Luciano Q. and Sara E. Leal; two brothers, Estevan Leal and Jesus Leal. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by five siblings, Pedro...

Jul 28, 2018

ANA M. PEREZ EDINBURG - Ana M. Perez, 83, went home to our Lord Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. Born in Laredo, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Mrs. Perez is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe G. Perez Sr. She is survived by three sons, David (Leticia)...

Jul 23, 2018

MANUEL E. CANTU Pharr - Manuel E. Cantu, 102 years old, passed away peacefully at Rio Grande Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2018. Manuel E. Cantu was born on August 9, 1915, in Abram, TX. He was reared at El Capote Ranch and resided in Pharr, TX most of his life. He was a World...

Jul 23, 2018

Julia Rodriguez Hernandez, 88, went home to our Lord Monday, July 23, 2018, at Solara Hospice in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Luciano Hernandez Sr.; three sons, Felix, Carlos and Jesus Omar Hernandez; and her grandson, Rocky Rodriguez. Julia is survived by her nine children, Carmen (Porfirio) Cabello of Alamo, Gregorio (Mary...

Jul 22, 2018

Noemi Cantu Salazar, 89, went home to our Lord Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Noemi was the President of the Women’s Conference of her church and region, San Pablo Methodist Church in Hereford, TX. She also served as treasurer, taught bible classes, led the choir, cooked for charity, prayed for communion and offering, and helped clean...

Jul 21, 2018

RAUL J. "ROY" GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Raul J. "Roy" Gonzalez, 84, went home to our Lord Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Cuero, TX and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Korean War and was the owner...

Jul 21, 2018

LUZ MARIA TAPIA DONNA – Luz Maria Tapia, 69, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerardo Tapia; a son, Erik Tapia; two brothers, Fernando Regis and Jaime Regis; and parents, Javier Regis Leeb and Maria De La Luz Miranda Puerto. Mrs. Tapia is survived by five children,...

Jul 20, 2018

REYMUNDO ORTIZ, JR. EDINBURG - Reymundo Ortiz, Jr., 55, went home to our Lord at 6:55 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Ortiz was born in Edinburg and lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Reymundo Ortiz, Sr.; two sons, Reymundo Ortiz, Jr., Rene R. Ortiz; and a...

Jul 20, 2018

JUAN C. RAMOS SAN BENITO - Juan C. Ramos, my loving father, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 20th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleofas and Maria Ramos; a brother, Gilbert Ramos; and a son, Alec Juan Ramos. Mr. Ramos is survived by his wife, Celia Ramos; an ex-wife of 20 years, Leticia...

Jul 16, 2018

JUAN SERNA EDINBURG- Juan Serna, 74, died Monday, July 16, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silvano and Elida Serna; three siblings, Carlos Serna, Antonio Serna and Homero Serna. Mr. Serna is survived by his eight siblings, Jose (Guadalupe) Serna, Cleotilde Serna, Arnoldo (Petra) Serna, Silvano (Mira) G. Serna, Elida Y. Serna,...

Jul 14, 2018

PAULINA RAMIREZ MONCADA EDINBURG – Paulina Ramirez Moncada, 48, went home to our Lord Saturday, July 14, 2018, at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline in Corpus Christi. Born in Chicago, IL, she was raised in Edinburg. Paulina was a teacher at Galvan Elementary, a devoted advocate of bilingual children’s education, and a special education counselor. She is preceded in death by...

Jul 12, 2018

Jul 12, 2018

Arnaldo Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzalez was born and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Ramona Gonzalez; his son Jose A. Gonzalez; three siblings, Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., America Escamilla and Gonzalo Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived...

Jul 11, 2018

GLORIA R. FLORES SAN JUAN - Gloria R. Flores, 75, went home to our Lord Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. Mrs. Flores will be missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Rodriguez Espinoza...

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

Imelda Ramirez, 60, went home to our Lord Sunday, July 8, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Imelda was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She lived her life to the fullest, and enjoyed caring for her patients and her mother. Imelda fought a long, hard battle and stayed strong until the end. She was loved by many...

Jul 8, 2018

Noe Cano, 65, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Rosalinda Cano. Noe is survived by his wife, Maria Josefina Cano of San Juan; three children, Marco Antonio (Gabriela) Cano of Houston, Claudessa Marie (Kyle) English of Spring, TX; Cassandra Jo Cano of Cedar Park,...