Obituaries
Bridget Vela
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...
Servando Marroquin
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,...
Gilberto Garcia
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,...
Mary Tovar Cantu
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)...
Eustolia Zapata
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,...
Santos Maldonado, Sr.
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...
Albino Oviedo
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...
Gloria Montalvo
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...
Jose Vasquez
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...
Librada Solis
Sep 1, 2018
LIBRADA SOLIS ALAMO - Librada Solis, 93, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at The Heights of Alamo. Born in Melvin, Texas, Mrs. Solis lived in Alamo since 1977 and was a member of Inspiration Ministries. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Solis; her parents, Diego C. and Juanita Bermea; and two brothers, Juan Antonio Bermea, Jose Bermea....
Maria Belia Villarreal
Sep 1, 2018
SAN JUAN – Maria Belia Villarreal, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 1, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Maria was born in Corpus Christi and lived in San Juan all of her life. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who had strong faith in God. Maria enjoyed visiting nursing homes where she would spend time praying with the residents....
Alfredo "Freddy" Ledesma
Aug 29, 2018
Alfredo “Freddy” Ledesma, 55, went home to our Lord Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Alfredo was born in Hillsdale, MI. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple passions; boxing, quail hunting, fishing, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose...
Ernesto Eugenio Bravo
Aug 27, 2018
ERNESTO EUGENIO BRAVO SAN JUAN - Ernesto Eugenio Bravo, 56, died Monday, August 27, 2018, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Erasmo C. and Virginia Q. Bravo; and a brother, Benito E. Bravo. Mr. Bravo is survived by his two sons, Ernesto E. (Veronica) Bravo, Jr of Pharr, Eriberto Bravo of San...
Manuelita S. Meza
Aug 26, 2018
MANUELITA S. MEZA PHARR/ALAMO - Manuelita S. Meza, 82, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, she lived in Mexico and Alamo most of her life. Manuelita dedicated her life to her beloved family and Jehovah God. She married the love of her life in 1952, they enjoyed dancing. their...
Stephanie Nicole Reyes
Aug 25, 2018
STEPHANIE NICOLE REYES EDINBURG – Stephanie Nicole Reyes, 31, died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her father, Guadalupe Reyes. Ms. Reyes is survived by her mother, Elvia Reyes; two sisters, Michelle Reyes and Christina Reyes; a brother, Aaron Reyes; two nephews, Mark Gomez, Christian Gomez, Perla Gomez, all of Edinburg;...
Israel "Rod" Rodriguez
Aug 18, 2018
EDINBURG – Israel “Rod” Rodriguez, 85, went peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Edinburg and lived there most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a retired IRS Agent, and owner of Rod’s Tax Service. He is...
Reynaldo Garza
Aug 17, 2018
REYNALDO GARZA McAllen - Reynaldo Garza, 67, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Carolina Garza; and a brother, Noe Garza. Reynaldo is survived by his wife, Margarita Garza of McAllen; two sons, Billy of California, Danny of McAllen; a daughter, Cathy (Dolph) of California; three grandchildren,...
Melinda Ann Garza
Aug 16, 2018
MELINDA ANN “MELLY” GARZA PHARR – Melinda Ann Garza, 41, died Thursday, August 16, 2018, in San Juan. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a 1995 graduate of PSJA North High school. Melly wore her heart on her sleeve and will be missed by her family and friends. Melinda is survived by...
Faith "Faye" Wilkinson
Aug 15, 2018
FAITH “FAYE” WILKINSON MCALLEN – Faith “Faye” Wilkinson, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at her residence in McAllen. She’s born, she lived, she died! The born part was in Lawton, OK, November 2, 1935, came to Texas while still taking a bottle, lived in South Texas finally settling in Corpus Christi due to the 2nd World War...
Esther Tijerina
Aug 12, 2018
ESTHER C. TIJERINA – Edinburg, TX February 13, 1926 – August 12, 2018 Esther C. Tijerina, age 92, entered eternal rest on August 12, 2018 at Amara Hospice. Ester was a hard worker. She began working in the fields, packing shed and house cleaning at age 15 to help support her family. She liked to cook for her family, especially...
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