Obituaries

Eutiquio Manuel  Elizondo, Sr.

Eutiquio Manuel  Elizondo, Sr.

Jul 5, 2018

EDINBURG- Eutiquio Manuel Elizondo, Sr., 84, joined his wife in their Heavenly home on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Mr. Elizondo was born in Delmita, TX and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He graduated from San Isidro High School in 1952, attended Texas A&M University from 1952 to 1954, graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Pan American College in...

Adelaida Salinas

Adelaida Salinas

Jul 4, 2018

ADELAIDA SALINAS EDINBURG – Adelaida Salinas, 95, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Amara Hospice surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on July 16, 1922, in La Grulla, TX to Pascual and Barbara Salinas. Adelaida will be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews, family, and dear friends. Adelaida was a unique soul. She was...

Nell Jeanette "Babe" Devries Warden

Nell Jeanette "Babe" Devries Warden

Jun 30, 2018

SAN JUAN - Nell Jeanette “Babe” DeVries Warden, went home to our Lord Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Babe was born and raised in San Juan, where she married Dearmon Warden in 1961, raising three children as a stay at home mom. She was well known, as her father ran a custom butcher shop,...

Carlos Nicolas Garza Jr.

Carlos Nicolas Garza Jr.

Jun 29, 2018

CARLOS NICOLAS GARZA, JR. PHARR – Carlos Nicolas Garza, Jr., 51, went home to our Lord Friday, June 29, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Garza was born in Edinburg and lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Nicolas Garza, Sr.; and brother, Jose Dolores Garza. Mr. Garza...

Froylan Leal Solis

Froylan Leal Solis

Jun 29, 2018

EDINBURG – Froylan Leal Solis, 75, went home to our Lord Friday, June 29, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Los Aldamas, N.L., Froylan lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Onofre and Martina Solis. Froylan is survived by his five children, Maria Del San Juan Solis Duran of Monterrey,...

Artemio Sandoval

Artemio Sandoval

Jun 28, 2018

ARTEMIO SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Artemio Sandoval, 63, died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his residence in San Juan. Artemio was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. After working as a truck driver with his dad, he went to work for PSJA ISD Transportation Department and retired after 33 years of service. He is preceded...

Fire Chief Rolando   Espinoza

Fire Chief Rolando   Espinoza

Jun 23, 2018

FIRE CHIEF ROLANDO "ROLAND" ESPINOZA ALAMO - Fire Chief Rolando "Roland" Espinoza, 65, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his residence in Alamo. Chief Espinoza was a life-long resident of Alamo and became the city's Fire Chief in 1994. He served as Historian of the Rio Grande Valley Firefighter's and Fire Marshal's Association, and was a member of Texas Task...

Federico "Lico"  Vela

Federico "Lico"  Vela

Jun 22, 2018

FEDERICO “LICO” VELA DONNA- Federico “Lico” Vela, 76, went home to our Lord Friday, June 22, 2018, at his residence in Donna. Mr. Vela was born in Progreso, Texas and lived in Donna all of his life. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Del Carmen Vela; and a daughter, Concepcion Trevino. Mr. Vela is survived by...

Robert Ray Krska

Robert Ray Krska

Jun 20, 2018

ROBERT RAY KRSKA EDINBURG- Robert Ray Krska, 58, went home to our Lord Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Krska was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death his parents, Leonard Joseph and Eleanor Krska; and four siblings, Leonard J., Susan K., Thomas M., and Charles...

Leonard D. Butts

Leonard D. Butts

Jun 20, 2018

LEONARD D. BUTTS ALAMO - Leonard D. Butts, 80, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Iola, Kansas, he had lived in Alamo for 14 years and was formerly of Pittsburg, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Lulu Butts; five siblings, Ted Butts, Melvin Butts, LaVerne Butts, June...

Raquel Elisa Rodriguez

Raquel Elisa Rodriguez

Jun 19, 2018

RAQUEL ELISA RODRIGUEZ SAN JUAN - Raquel Elisa Rodriguez, 50, died Tuesday June 19, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, after a lengthy illness. Raquel graduated from PSJA ISD and Pan American University. She was an educator at Donna ISD until her retirement. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rogelio, Sr. and Maria Cruz Cantu;...

Virginia Ann Russell Kurzon

Virginia Ann Russell Kurzon

Jun 18, 2018

Virginia Ann Russell Kurzon, 88, passed peacefully in the early morning of June 18, 2018. Born on January 9th, 1930 to Lyman Brightman Russell, Jr. and Nemencia De La Torre Russell, she spent her childhood in Edinburg and graduated from Edinburg High School at age 16. Virginia was a determined, hard working woman who strongly believed in bettering oneself through...

Bernardo De La Garza

Bernardo De La Garza

Jun 17, 2018

Bernardo de la Garza, 82, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 17, 2018, in Edinburg, TX. He was born July 28, 1935 in Hebbronville, TX to Rafael and Bertha de la Garza who preceded him in death. His only sister, Sylvia de la Garza Moya and his niece, Renee Adela Moya also preceded him in death. He is survived by...

Crisoforo "Cris"  Maldonado, Sr.

Crisoforo "Cris"  Maldonado, Sr.

Jun 17, 2018

CRISOFORO "CRIS" S. MALDONADO, SR. SAN CARLOS - (May 4, 1934 - June 17, 2018) It is with great sadness that the family of Crisoforo "Cris" Maldonado Sr. announces his passing, on June 17, 2018. He lived 84 years as a proud 5th generation Texan, cherishing his family, friends, community and church. In 1956, he answered his country's call to...

Adolfo  Urbina, Jr.

Adolfo  Urbina, Jr.

Jun 17, 2018

ADOLFO URBINA, JR. ALAMO - Adolfo Urbina Jr., 43, died Sunday, June 17, 2018. Born in Mission, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Pharr and was employed by Repcon. Adolfo is survived by two sons, Adolfo (Derika) Urbina II of Pharr, Andrew (Minerva) Urbina of...

Armando  Arcaute

Armando  Arcaute

Jun 16, 2018

Armando Arcaute, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully, June 16, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. Mr. Arcaute was born and lived in San Juan all of his life. Armando Arcaute was one of the most kind and good-hearted individuals you ever met. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others, and was a man of faith....

Nicomedes Robledo

Nicomedes Robledo

Jun 16, 2018

EDINBURG - Nicomedes “Nico” Robledo passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, after a valiant battle with illness. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamps., Nico had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He loved his family with all his heart, his nephews and nieces were everything to him, and he always saw the positive side of everything. While Nico attended Edinburg...

Jose Zarate

Jose Zarate

Jun 15, 2018

JOSE ZARATE EDINBURG – Jose Zarate, 75, went home to our Lord June 15, 2018, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Zarate was born and raised in Edinburg and lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Leogadia Zarate; brother, Sabino Zarate; and three sisters, Guadalupe Lozano, Consuelo Wells,...

Valentina "Vale" S. Ybarra

Valentina "Vale" S. Ybarra

Jun 14, 2018

EDINBURG - Valentina “Vale” S. Ybarra, 88, went home to our Lord Thursday, June 14, 2018, surrounded by her family in Edinburg. Vale was born on December 16, 1929 in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She married the love of her life, Jose C. Ybarra on January 22, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Vale was an...

Juana Rodriguez

Juana Rodriguez

Jun 14, 2018

JUANA RODRIGUEZ Juana Rodriguez, 79, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vicente Rodriguez, Sr.; her parents, Isidoro and Anzelma Almanzan. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her 11 children, San Juanita (Amador) Alonzo of Las Milpas, Vicente (+Gloria) Rodriguez, Jr. of Florida, Melinda (Elias) Casillas of Edinburg,...