Obituaries

May 23, 2018

SILVESTRE OZUNA EDINBURG – Silvestre Ozuna, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Robstown, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Rolando Ozuna. Mr. Ozuna is survived by his wife, Jesusa M. Ozuna; two sons, Daniel and David Ozuna; three daughters, Diana...

May 22, 2018

Esteban Montemayor, 81, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Odem, TX, Mr. Montemayor lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who devoted his life to serving the Lord with all his heart. Esteban began his career at TxDOT (Texas...

May 21, 2018

May 19, 2018

CONCEPCION VILLARREAL SAN MANUEL- Concepcion Villarreal, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, she was raised in the Los Fresnos-San Benito area. Mrs. Villarreal was an educator with San Benito I.S.D. at Fred Booth Elementary for four years and with Edinburg C. I. S.D. at Brewster...

May 18, 2018

May 17, 2018

EDINBURG – Jeanette Janine Villarreal, 36, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 17, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband, Jesus Angel Villarreal; her two children, Michael Aiden Villarreal and Kaydence Nayrie Villarreal; her mother, Velma (Donald Wayne) Sweeten, all of Edinburg; her father, Clemente (Ramona) Olvera Jr. of Donna; three siblings, Monica Olvera, Joshua Olvera,...

May 17, 2018

MARK BRANDON ROSS EDINBURG – Mark Brandon Ross, 32, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. Just because you cannot see me does not mean I am not here. Just because I am in heaven does not mean I do not care. Mark loved life with a passion; he loved his family and would give the shirt off...

May 17, 2018

CARMEN C. BORREGO EDINBURG – Carmen C. Borrego, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Antonio, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose Angel Borrego; her parents, Nieves and Ricarda Cervantes; and six siblings. Mrs....

May 16, 2018

Socorro E. Rodriguez, 82, went home to our Lord Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her son, Julian Rodriguez; and her parents, Pablo and Juana Estrada. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her nine children, Gloria (Jesus) Torres, Juan Rodriguez Jr., Sylvia R. (Frank) Ortega, Mary (Fred) Rodriguez, Belinda Garza, Olivia...

May 15, 2018

Pedro Lopez, 80, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his residence in Pharr. Born in San Juan, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Lopez is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria De Jesus Lopez. He is survived by his four sons, Leonel Lopez, Rogelio Lopez, Pedro Lopez Jr., Cesar (Josie)...

May 15, 2018

May 14, 2018

Maria Lilia Ocanas, 77, went home to our Lord Monday, May 14, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg and she had lived there all of her life. Ms. Ocanas is preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Ocanas; and her parents, Jose and Petra Jasso. She is survived by her four children, Sandra (Gustavo) Casas, Henry (Gabriela)...

May 13, 2018

May 13, 2018

Lillian Frances Gorski, 95, went home to our Lord Sunday, May 13, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Teofil Gorski; her parents, Stanley and Sophia Wienckowski; and her five siblings, Genevieve Wienckowski, Estela Malik, Jean Dziubinski, Teresa Nowacki; Marion Przyborowski. Ms. Gorski is survived by her only son, FR. Terrence Teofil...

May 12, 2018

MARIA DELIA CANTU PHARR-Maria Delia Cantu, 67, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in her death by her parents, Ernesto and Herminia Cano and her two brothers, Ernesto Jr. and Ruben Cano. Delia is survived by her husband of 43 years, Armando...

May 9, 2018

Adolfo Briones, 68, went home to our Lord Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Concepcion Briones; and a brother, Francisco Briones. Mr. Briones is survived by eight siblings, Carmela (Jose) Cuevas of Reynosa, Tamps, Miguel (†Nora) Briones of Harlingen, Genaro (Ester) Briones of Houston, Cruz...

May 9, 2018

Estella Solis, 62, went home to our Lord Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. Mrs. Solis was employed by PSJA ISD for 38 years as an educator at Sorensen Elementary School in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elodia and Jose...

May 6, 2018

OFELIA DE LUNA LIZCANO PHARR - Ofelia De Luna Lizcano, 77, of Pharr, TX, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab and Healthcare in Pharr. Born on September 10, 1940, in Goliad, Texas, she was the daughter of Antonio and Rosa De Luna. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roel Lizcano, Sr.; her parents, Antonio...

May 5, 2018

May 4, 2018

ELVIRA SANCHEZ EDINBURG – Elvira Sanchez, 82, Peacefully went home to be with our Lord Friday, May 4, of 2018. Born in Mexico, Elvira Sanchez lived the majority of her life in Edinburg, TX, and was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Elvira enjoyed her time and visits from loved ones near and far, and will always...