Obituaries

May 20, 2019

EDINBURG – Guadalupe Navarro, 84, went home to our Lord Monday, May 20, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Guadalupe is preceded in death by a son, Rene Navarro; and a grandson, Rudy Navarro Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Josefa Navarro; four sons, Rodolfo O....

May 20, 2019

Ramon Cantu, 83, went home to our Lord on May 20, 2019, at his residence in San Juan TX. Born in Edinburg, he lived in San Juan most of his life. He served our country in the Marine Corps. Mr. Cantu was a dedicated son, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A man of a few words with a unique...

May 17, 2019

EDINBURG – Homero Rios, 71, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Cristela Rios; a brother, Alberto Rios; and a sister, Flor Estela Castilleja. Mr. Rios is survived by three sons, Homero Isaias Rios, Alex (Nicole) Rios, Oscar Martin Rios, all of Edinburg; a daughter,...

May 17, 2019

JESUSITA C. MONTEMAYOR PHARR - Jesusita C. Montemayor, 83, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Perlita Montemayor. Mrs. Montemayor is survived by her husband, Juan Montemayor Jr.; four children, Ron (Jennifer) Montemayor, Juan (Iris) Montemayor III, Carlos (Ludivina) Montemayor, Craig (Anna) Montemayor; 12 grandchildren, Ruben James De Leon, Jonathon,...

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

EPIFANIO “EPI” CANTU EDINBURG- Epifanio “Epi” Cantu, 92, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, he was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mr. Cantu dedicated his life to his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and family. He was a peaceful man that educated his children with...

May 13, 2019

Concepcion Garza, 92, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Sebastian, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Garza; a son, Ricardo Garza; three brothers, Heriberto Cantu, Agustin Cantu, Seferino Cantu; and a...

May 13, 2019

AMALIA CUEVAS NAVA ALAMO - Amalia Cuevas Nava, 87, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Nava was a lifelong resident of Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isidoro Nava; a daughter, Rosa Alva Garcia; her parents, Guadalupe and Josefa Cuevas; and four siblings, Arturo Cuevas, Antonia Garcia, Ruben Cano,...

May 12, 2019

Maria Guadalupe Segura, 78, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 12, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Segura had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arturo Rubio; and her parents, Manuela C. Gonzalez and Lazaro Garza....

May 10, 2019

HOMERO SALAZAR SR. EDINBURG – Homero Salazar Sr., 59, went home to the Lord Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Homero lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Luis and Ignacia Salazar; a brother, Oscar Salazar; and a sister, Maria Luisa Hardvesty. Homero is...

May 10, 2019

May 7, 2019

ELVA C. REYNA EDINBURG- Elva C. Reyna, 70, went home to the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, she was raised by her grandparents, Josefa and Santos Cruz. Elva dedicated her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren whom she loved and spoiled. Her warm smile and charisma are going to be greatly...

May 7, 2019

ROSA M. “MAMA ROSITA” OLLERVIDES EDINBURG – Rosa M. “Mama Rosita” Ollervides, 92, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Zacatecas, MX, Mrs. Ollervides had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Teofilo Ollervidez; two sons, Guadalupe and Marcelino Ollervidez; a daughter,...

May 5, 2019

CLEMENTE SANCHEZ ALAMO - Clemente Sanchez Sr., 75, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Mr. Sanchez lived in Alamo, he was a veteran of the United States Army and served our country during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his wife Amalia F. Sanchez; parents, Salvador and Trinidad Sanchez;...

May 4, 2019

ELOY RUIZ JR. ALAMO – Eloy Ruiz Jr., 46, went to our heavenly father on Saturday, May 4, 2019, after a year and five months battle with cancer. He was born April 28, 1973 in Weslaco to Elizabeth Gallardo Morales and Heloy Ruiz. Eloy graduated from Donna High School in 1991 and soon began working for his stepfather’s company, Morales...

May 3, 2019

May 2, 2019

MARCELA HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Marcela “Chela” Hernandez, 82, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Marcela was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wenceslado and Consuelo Castillo; and three siblings, Wenceslado Castillo Jr., Olivia Hernandez, and Gloria Cantu. Mrs. Hernandez...

May 2, 2019

May 2, 2019

SAN BENITO - Carlos Pena, 93, went home to our Lord, Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Pena lived in Edinburg for 3 years, but he was born and lived in San Benito most of his life. He was the football star tackle for the San Benito Greyhounds, and he helped his team to an undefeated...

May 2, 2019

JOSEFINA “ALICIA” GARZA EDINBURG – Josefina “Alicia” Garza, 82, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Matamoros, Tamps., Alicia had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Josefina enjoyed decorating her home and hosting all family gatherings with a warm welcome. She...