Obituaries

Jun 14, 2018

VERONICA RAMIREZ EDINBURG-Veronica Ramirez, 43, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at MD Anderson in Houston. Born in Monterrey, N.L., Mrs. Ramirez lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is survived by her loving husband, Jeremias Ramirez; her daughter, Roxanne Ramirez; her parents, Armando and Maria Oliveria Garza, all of Edinburg; two brothers, Armando (Yolanda) Garza Jr. of Sugarland,...

Jun 14, 2018

Teodora “Dora” Vela Garcia EDINBURG-Teodora “Dora” Vela Garcia, 90, fulfilled God’s greatest gift when she returned to Him on Thursday, June 14, 2018 after a brief illness. Dora was born on November 22, 1927, the eldest child of Rafael and Marta Vela at El Diserto Ranch near Edinburg, where she lived most of her life. She was the beloved wife...

Jun 12, 2018

Ruth O. Gonzalez, 95, went home to our Lord Tuesday, June 12, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born in Redding, CA, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Raul Gonzalez Sr.; and her son Raul Gonzalez Jr. Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her three sons, Kayo (Rosa Maria)...

Jun 7, 2018

Trinidad S. Gonzalez, 68, went home to our Lord Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Durango, MX, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She had dedicated her life to being a daughter and mother to all. Trinidad was a selfless and loving person, her family and friends always came...

Jun 6, 2018

ANDRES LEOBARDO “FLACO” OLIVAREZ ALAMO – Andres Leobardo “Flaco” Olivarez, 26, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Sepulveda; and paternal grandfather, Andres Olivarez, Sr. Andres is survived by his parents, Julia Sepulveda of Alamo and Andres Olivarez, Jr. of Pharr; a sister, Julissa (Gianni Losoya) Olivarez...

Jun 5, 2018

EDINBURG – Rosalio Contreras, 65, went home to our Lord Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Contreras was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He served our country as a U.S. Marine during The Vietnam War. Mr. Contreras worked in the law enforcement for 37 years, and recently retired from ECISD Police...

Jun 4, 2018

GUADALUPE AGUILERA SAN JUAN - Guadalupe Aguilera, 65, died Monday, June 4, 2018, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merced and Felipa Aguilera; two sisters, Maria Nava and Manuelita Aguilera. Mrs. Aguilera is survived by her husband, Cruz Aguilera of San Juan; a son, J.C. (Christina) Aguilera; two daughters, Brenda Aguilera...

Jun 4, 2018

Remigia Ramirez, 97, went home to our Lord Monday, June 4, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Amelio Ramirez. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her three sons, Reynaldo (Leonor) Ramirez, Manuel (Adalia) Ramirez, both of Pharr, Amelio (Diana) Ramirez...

Jun 3, 2018

Hector Vargas, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Santa Rosa, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. Mr. Vargas is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Gloria Aldape Vargas. He is survived by his only son, Jose Jesus Vargas of Alamo; four sisters, Oralia Alvarez,...

Jun 2, 2018

Jose Benito Cerda Jr., 47, went home to our Lord Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Cerda had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is survived by his parents, (1st Sgt.) U.S. Army, Jose B. Sr. and Gloria Cerda; his brother, Raul Oscar (Estel G.) Cerda; his two...

Jun 2, 2018

ROEL “JAY” RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Roel “Jay” Rodriguez, 63, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Alamo and lived there most of his life. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him, especially his best friend and compadre. We take comfort in knowing he will be held in...

Jun 1, 2018

ANDREA “ANDY” G. MIRANDA HIDALGO – Andrea “Andy” G. Miranda, 59, went home to our Lord Friday, June 1, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Gonzalez and Maria Lara; and son, Jose Israel Gonzalez. Mrs. Miranda is survived by her loving husband, Manuel Miranda, Sr. of Alamo; six children,...

May 30, 2018

DAVID D. GARZA EDINBURG – David D. Garza, 61, went home to our Lord Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Garza was born and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adalberto and Stella Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his loving wife, Ada Perez Garza; his son,...

May 30, 2018

EDINBURG - Donato “Tito” C. Salinas, 83, passed away peacefully and on his own terms Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born October 22, 1934 in Edinburg, Tito had lived in Lull (La Hielera) throughout his life. In his youth, he married his sweetheart, Francisca G. Garza, and worked for Pan American University for...

May 29, 2018

CATALINA DE LEON HERRERA EDINBURG – Catalina De Leon Herrera, 89, went to be with Our Lord, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 surrounded by all her loving family. She was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Catalina (Juanita) is preceded in death by her loving husband, Matias Herrera and her son Ramiro (Piwa)...

May 29, 2018

ARTURO V. RAMIREZ ALAMO – Arturo V. Ramirez, 70, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ramirez was born in San Juan, and lived in Alamo since 1976. He dedicated his life as a Director at The Center for Economic Opportunities among other non-profit organizations. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Efren Ramirez, Richard...

May 28, 2018

Anita Garza, 100, went home to our Lord Monday, May 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Amara Hospice. She was born Tuesday, January 1, 1918 in Santa Anita Ranch to Antonio and Estefana Mercado. Mrs. Garza lived in the San Manuel community most of her life and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She was employed...

May 27, 2018

Robert D. Webb, 48, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Claude Webb, Sr. Mr. Webb is survived by his daughter, Hannah Webb; grandson, Augustine Navarro; two sisters, Mattie J. Webb, Wanda June Webb; brother, Claude Webb, Jr.; and his mother, Margarita Webb. Visitation will...

May 26, 2018

May 25, 2018

PHARR-Olivia Rivera, 83, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Miss Rivera was born and raised in Pharr. She lived in San Antonio for 40 years and spent the last ten years of her life in Pharr. She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. Miss Rivera is preceded in death by her...