Obituaries

Apr 11, 2019

Francisca “Frances” De La Garza EDINBURG – Francisca “Frances” De La Garza, 81, went home to our Lord Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antero and Aurelia Rios. Ms. De La Garza is survived by her only daughter, Frances (De La Garza) Aguilera; her son in law,...

Apr 11, 2019

EDINBURG - Francisca "Panchita" G. Salinas, 83, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, April 11, 2019. Born September 5, 1935, in Raymondville, Francisca had lived in Edinburg within the Lull (La Hielera) community throughout her life. Married in 1955 to the love of her life, Donato "Tito" Salinas, Sr., they raised six children. She worked for 25 years for...

Apr 10, 2019

MARIA RITA CARRALES PENITAS – Maria Rita Carrales, 83, went home to our Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Amparo Garza; a brother, Jose Carmen Garza; and a sister, Aida Lopez. Maria Rita is survived by her loving husband, Jose Eloy Carrales Jr.; a...

Apr 10, 2019

ISABEL "CHAVELITA" FLORES EDINBURG- Isabel “Chavelita” Flores, 95, went home to our Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Camargo, Mexico, she lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church. She was married to the love of her life, Efrain Flores, for 67 years before...

Apr 8, 2019

GLORIA VILLANUEVA SAN JUAN – Gloria Villanueva, 62, went home to our Lord Monday, April 8, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Magdaleno and Marcelina Villanueva. Gloria is survived by a son, Leandro Gutierrez Villanueva of San Juan; two daughters, Criselda Villanueva, Laura Gutierrez, both of San Juan; four grandchildren; a sister,...

Apr 8, 2019

ALICIA VARGAS HERNANDEZ EDINBURG- Alicia Vargas Hernandez, 64, went home to our Lord Monday, April 8, 2019, in San Antonio, TX. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She graduated from McAllen High School in 1975. Alicia was a very spiritual human that enjoyed helping others. She was always dressed to impressed, looking beautiful. In...

Apr 8, 2019

Rosendo Pena, 95, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Pena is survived by his wife, Gertrudes Pena of Alamo; his five sons, Gilberto (Beatriz) Pena of Mission, Patricio Pena of Watertown, SD., Domingo (Cristy) Pena of Riverton, WY, Ernesto Pena and Rosendo Pena, Jr., both of Alamo; four daughters, Maria Victoria (Jaime) Garcia, Maria Del...

Apr 6, 2019

ALAN ROBERT LEIDNER MISSION – Alan Robert Leidner, 57, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019, at his residence in Mission. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy Leidner; and his nephew, Mark Fluitt. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Maria I. Leidner; two children, Dustin William and Madeline Nicole...

Apr 6, 2019

Maria "Ester" Trevino, 69, has gained her angel wings on Saturday, April 6, 2019. She was born on August 15, 1949 in Mercedes, TX. Ester was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, God-mother and friend to many. While Ester was loved by many, she also had a heart of gold and shared an infinite amount of love with...

Apr 6, 2019

Alan Robert Leidner, 57, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019, at his residence in Mission. Alan, a lifelong resident of the Valley owned Glassica along with his wife in Mission, Texas. He was a self-made businessman with humble beginnings. An artisan by trade, his business began by designing and creating pieces of amazing stained glass. Over a...

Apr 6, 2019

Jesus Lopez III, 46, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019. Mr. Lopez was born in San Juan and raised in Las Milpas. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Lopez of San Juan; three children who he adored, Hillary Marleen Lopez, Jesus Lopez IV, Zaida Eileen Lopez, all of San Juan; his parents, Jesus Jr. and...

Apr 4, 2019

Manuel "Meme" Camarillo Mendoza, 79, entered eternal rest of Thursday, April 4, 2019, at his residence. Meme is preceded in death by his loving wife, Leonila Puente Mendoza; and his parents, Martin & Valentina Mendoza; along with his siblings, Julia Mendoza, Josefina Mendoza, Guadalupe Mendoza, and Maria Anita "Mere" Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza leaves behind his daughters, Clara Mendoza Bazan, Criselda...

Apr 2, 2019

LUCINDA LUNA EDINBURG-Lucinda Luna, 81, went home to the Lord Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Edinburg. She left us during a visit with one of her daughters and grandchild, after a beautiful conversation recalling memories. She closed her eyes for a nap and died peacefully surrounded by love. A lifetime resident, Lucinda Luna was born in Edinburg on a ranch...

Mar 31, 2019

MARIA OLGA YBARRA SAN JUAN - Maria Olga Ybarra, 70, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Ybarra was born in Lilbourn, MO, and had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Ybarra; her parents, Encarnacion and Petra Avila; two brothers, Erasmo Avila, Sebastian Paz;...

Mar 31, 2019

HIPOLITO LUNA SOTO, JR. PHARR - God called his son, Hipolito Luna Soto Jr., 73, back home the evening of Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at La Trinidad United Methodist Church, 105 E. Warren St., Pharr, TX. Funeral services are under the direction of...

Mar 31, 2019

SIMONA GARZA EDINBURG – Simona Garza, 84, went home to the Lord Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Goliad, Simona lived in Edinburg for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Garza, Sr. Simona is survived by five sons, Enrique (Joy) Garza, Jr. of Christchurch, New Zealand,...

Mar 30, 2019

Leonel Gomez, 63, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Gomez had lived in Alamo for 33 years and was formerly of San Juan. He was employed as a computer science professor at TSTC in Harlingen for 30 years. Mr. Gomez was an active member of First Baptist...

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 28, 2019

JUANA GUAJARDO SAN JUAN – Juana Guajardo, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at San Juan Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eulogio Guajardo, Sr.; a daughter, Angelica Kelso; her parents, Encarnacion and Amalia Garza; three brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren, Humberto Guajardo, Eulogio Guajardo, III, Sandy McCormick; and one great-great-grandson, Joseph Isaec Jackson. Mrs. Guajardo...

Mar 27, 2019

Rosalva Acevedo, 66, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Miss Acevedo was formerly of Mission and had lived in McAllen since 1990. She is preceded in death by her father, Raul Acevedo. Rosalva is survived by her mother, Margarita Acevedo; three brothers, Raul A. Acevedo, Rene Acevedo, Archie Acevedo; nieces and nephews, Sonia Lopez, Margie Cepeda,...