Obituaries

Hector Joe "Sony" Hernandez, Jr.

Hector Joe "Sony" Hernandez, Jr.

Jun 6, 2019

HECTOR JOE "SONY" HERNANDEZ, JR. EDINBURG - Hector Joe "Sony" Hernandez Jr., 36, went home to our Lord, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Ogden, Utah, Sony had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jose Luciano & Julia Hernandez; maternal grandparents, Jose C. & Agapita...

Alicia Sandoval

Alicia Sandoval

Jun 5, 2019

Alicia Sandoval, 64, went home to the Lord Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was a lifetime resident of San Juan and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mrs. Sandoval enjoyed traveling to visit historical locations, listening to country and gospel music. She was a teacher for 34 years and loved children....

Manuela "Liza" Hernandez

Manuela "Liza" Hernandez

Jun 5, 2019

Manuela “Liza” Hernandez, 57, went home to our Lord Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Liza was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life, she was also a member of Resurrected Life Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Ramirez and Maria Del Carmen Hernandez. Liza is survived by her...

Carlton J. Butters

Carlton J. Butters

Jun 4, 2019

CARLTON J. BUTTERS MCALLEN – Carlton J. Butters, 90, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Butters was born in Pulaski, MI, and was currently living in McAllen, TX. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Butters; a son, Glen (Janet) Butters; two daughters, Cheryl (Jim) Haskins, and Lisa (Scott) Lane; four grandsons,...

Ricardo Ramos, Jr.

Ricardo Ramos, Jr.

Jun 4, 2019

Ricardo Ramos Jr., 64, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident of San Juan. Ricardo enjoyed BBQ's with his family and playing the harmonica. Mr. Ramos is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by a brother, Orlando Ramos; and a granddaughter,...

Romeo Javier Flores

Romeo Javier Flores

Jun 3, 2019

ROMEO JAVIER FLORES SAN MANUEL – Romeo Javier Flores, 72, went home to our Lord, Monday, June 3, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Flores was born in San Manuel, Texas and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He married his loving wife, Tani in 1976 and together raised their two children, Romeo and Alissa. He...

Ismael Morgan

Ismael Morgan

Jun 3, 2019

ISMAEL MORGAN ALAMO- Ismael Morgan, 81, died Monday, June 3, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Morgan. Mr. Morgan is survived by his children, Jesus, San Juanita, Gerardo, Michael Ismael Morgan; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Roberto, Fernando, and Rodolfo Morgan; and a sister, Yolanda Ramon. A rosary was held...

Rumaldo Gonzalez

Rumaldo Gonzalez

Jun 1, 2019

RUMALDO GONZALEZ PHARR - Rumaldo Gonzalez, 89, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Maria Muniz; and a granddaughter, Amy Bennett. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Celia A. Gonzalez of Pharr; three sons, Rumaldo Gonzalez, Jr., of Houston, Ricardo (Maria) Gonzalez of Weslaco, Jose Jaime (Myra)...

Elisa Montes

Elisa Montes

Jun 1, 2019

ELISA EMMA MONTES EDINBURG- Elisa Emma Montes, 77, went home to our Lord Saturday, June 1, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Montes was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Although our mother will be greatly missed, she left us with an abundance of beautiful memories and great examples of strength and fortitude. She is preceded in death by her...

Eddie Johnson

Eddie Johnson

May 29, 2019

Eddie Johnson, 45, went home to the Lord Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, he was raised in La Villa and lived in McAllen since 1993. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Eddie was a proud and loving father; his only son, Jonathan was his pride and joy. His...

Elma Nora Hernandez

Elma Nora Hernandez

May 28, 2019

Elma Nora Hernandez, 70, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her charisma and smile are going to be greatly missed. She...

Elevinia G. Gonzalez

Elevinia G. Gonzalez

May 28, 2019

SAN JUAN – Elevinia G. Gonzalez, 86, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on the 28th of May, 2019 at her home surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on April 24, 1933, in Garciasville, Texas and raised in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents Pablo and Anita Garcia Garza; brothers, Medardo and...

Betty Anthony

Betty Anthony

May 28, 2019

Betty Anthony, 91, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at their home in San Carlos surrounded by loved ones. Born at home in La Blanca, she had lived in the area all of her life and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Edinburg. Betty loved being a farmer's wife, doing ceramics and...

Maria Trinidad Mendoza

Maria Trinidad Mendoza

May 28, 2019

MARIA TRINIDAD MENDOZA SAN JUAN - Maria Trinidad Mendoza, 99, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Mendoza; three daughters, Martha Lopez, Rafaela Mendoza and Maria Elena Densten. Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her two sons, Jorge (Francisca) Mendoza of San Juan, Alberto (Concepcion) Mendoza of Arlington;...

Lydia Lopez Kornegay

Lydia Lopez Kornegay

May 28, 2019

LYDIA LOPEZ KORNEGAY SAN JUAN - Lydia Lopez Kornegay, 78, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Dawson Kornegay; a son, Edward Dawson Kornegay, Jr.; her parents, Teodulo and Reyes Lopez. Lydia is survived by her five children, Arnold (Noelia) Salas of San Juan, Natalia Kornegay...

Hortencia Sandoval

Hortencia Sandoval

May 26, 2019

Hortencia Sandoval, 92, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mateo Sandoval; and a sister, Consuelo Garcia. Hortencia is survived by eight children, Isabel Sandoval, Maria (Medardo) Sandoval, Yolanda Sandoval Salinas, Lydia (Noel) Gonzalez, Francisco (Angelita) Sandoval, Mateo (Nora) Sandoval, Gloria (David) Garcia, Ricardo (Herminia) Sandoval;...

Eudelia Torres-Saldana

Eudelia Torres-Saldana

May 25, 2019

EUDELIA TORRES-SALDANA MISSION - Eudelia Torres-Saldana, 88, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jesus Saldana; her second husband, Esteban Mata; and a daughter, Sonia Saldana. Eudelia is survived by four children, Gilbert De Hoyos, Bruno Saldana, Zulema Saldana, Marta Mata; 20 grandchildren; 34...

Maria Magdalena Espinosa

Maria Magdalena Espinosa

May 24, 2019

MARIA MAGDALENA ESPINOSA ALAMO – Maria Magdalena Espinosa, 84, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tirso Espinosa Sr.; a son, Arturo Espinosa; sister-in-law, Juanita Espinosa; three brothers, Francisco, Juan and Pliano Ramos; Mrs. Espinosa is survived by her seven children, Ramon (Maria)...

Javier De Leon

Javier De Leon

May 24, 2019

JAVIER DELEON PHARR - Javier DeLeon, age 64, born May 9, 1955 in Weslaco, Texas, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Trinidad and Nelda Cano DeLeon; and brother Jose Manuel DeLeon. Mr. DeLeon is survived by his wife, Rebecca DeLeon; two...

Maria C. De Leon De Chavez

Maria C. De Leon De Chavez

May 22, 2019

Maria Concepcion De Leon De Chavez, 76, went to our Lord on May 22, 2019 at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Juanita De Leon; three brothers, Amel, Hilbert, Julian De Leon. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband Abundio Chavez; one son, Alfredo Chavez; one daughter, Mary Chavez; one granddaughter Natalie...