Obituaries
Ramona Cuellar Pena
May 3, 2018
Ramona Cuellar Pena, 100, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at her residence in Hidalgo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julian Pena Cantu; two daughters, Maria Altagracia Pena Cuellar, Maria Del Rosario Pena Cuellar; a grandson Pablo Eliud Gonzalez Pena; Siblings, Gumercindo Cuellar Pena, Maria Cuellar Pena, Mercedes Cuellar Pena, Manuela Cuellar Pena, Juan Cuellar Pena, Felix Cuellar...
Ernesto Flores Chavez
May 3, 2018
ERNESTO FLORES CHAVEZ EDINBURG – Ernesto Flores Chavez, 91, went home to our Lord Thursday, May 3, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Chavez was born and raised in Edinburg. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Anyone that knew “Grandpa” knew that he was...
Emmanuel Rios
May 2, 2018
Emmanuel Rios, 31, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Weslaco, he had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jose Noyola; paternal grandparents, Miguel Rios and Lydia Hernandez. Emmanuel is survived by his parents, Sergio and Magaly Rios; three siblings, Jose Sergio Rios Jr., Juan...
Benilde Garza
May 1, 2018
Benilde Garza, 91, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Mission, Ms. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ismael Garza; three brothers, Mario Guerra, Alvaro Guerra and Gumaro Guerra. Ms. Garza is survived by her two brothers, Luciano (†Corina)...
Gloria Cano Sandoval
Apr 29, 2018
SAN JUAN – Gloria Cano Sandoval, 85, went home to our Lord Sunday, April 29, 2018, at McAllen Medical center. Born in San Juan, Gloria had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Roel Sandoval; her son, Juan Roel Sandoval; her parents, Israel and Maria Del Refugio Cano; four siblings, Lencho Cano,...
Hector Hernandez
Apr 28, 2018
Hector Hernandez, 74, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Dilley, TX, he had lived in La Feria for five years. Hector was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam. He is preceded in death by a son, Hector Hernandez Jr. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Merced T....
Carlos Contreras
Apr 28, 2018
CARLOS CONTRERAS EDINBURG – Carlos Contreras, 41, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Corpus Christi. He was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Mr. Contreras is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Maura Rodriguez, paternal grandfather, Ubaldo Contreras, uncle, Martin Contreras, and aunt, Raquel Montanez. He is survived by his son,...
Eliberto "Joker" Alaniz
Apr 25, 2018
ELIBERTO “JOKER” ALANIZ, JR. SAN JUAN – Eliberto “Joker” Alaniz, Jr., 56, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Alaniz; a brother, Ricardo “B” Alaniz; and his father Eliberto Alaniz, Sr. Mr. Alaniz is survived by his wife Julissa Alaniz of San Juan; three children, Vanessa (Jose) Ayala,...
Alicia R. Rodriguez
Apr 18, 2018
ALICIA R. RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Alicia R. Rodriguez, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at her residence in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Rodriguez; five children, Belinda, Jaime, Artemio, Maria Amelia Rodriguez, and Martha Vasquez; two siblings, Roberto Rodriguez and Jose Antonio Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her...
Ruben Mendoza Jr.
Apr 15, 2018
EDINBURG – Ruben Mendoza Jr., 59, went home to our Lord Sunday, April 15, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Mr. Mendoza is preceded in death by his mother, Alicia Mendoza; two nephews, Sebastian Silva and Jesse Chavez. He is survived by his son, Isaac (Selina Carrillo) Romo;...
Maria Garcia
Apr 15, 2018
Maria Teresa Garcia, 74, died Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Garcia was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Maria is preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Garcia; and her parents, Jose Guadalupe, Jr. and Francisca Cabrera. She is survived...
Josefa Olivarez
Apr 14, 2018
PHARR-Josefa Olivarez, 91, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Monday, April 16, 2018, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg. Interment of cremated remains will take place at 10...
Ivan K. Weaver
Apr 11, 2018
EDINBURG – Ivan K. Weaver Jr., 71, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born in Dallas on January 19, 1947 and lived in Edinburg most of his life. Ivan’s family moved to Pharr in 1961, he graduated from PSJA High School in 1964 and attended Pan American University. He loved working...
Mayor Rodolfo "Rudy" "Villarreal" V
Apr 10, 2018
MAYOR RODOLFO "RUDY" VILLARREAL ALAMO - Mayor Rodolfo "Rudy" Villarreal, 83, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He was baptized in 1935 and had his first communion in 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Arturo Gomez Jr.
Apr 10, 2018
MCALLEN – Arturo Gomez Jr., 75, went home to our Lord Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mexico, Mr. Gomez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War. Mr. Gomez is preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Petra Gomez. He is survived by his loving...
Catarino "Erasmo" C. Cantu
Apr 10, 2018
Catarino C. "Erasmo" Cantu, 90, went home to our Lord Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Cantu was born and lived all of his life in Edinburg, TX. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Agustina "Tina" Cantu; seven siblings. Mr. Cantu is survived by five children, Petra Cantu of Edinburg, Irma (Jerome) Cavaluzzi...
Hermelinda Chavez
Apr 9, 2018
HERMELINDA CHAVEZ PHARR – Hermelinda Chavez, 68, died Monday, April 9, 2018, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her father, Miguel Chavez; and a sister, Maria de los Reyes Chavez. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband, Julian Lopez of Pharr; a son, Julian (Brenda) Lopez of Mission; two daughters, Marisol (Eduardo) Cruz and Griselda...
Anselmo Arteaga
Apr 9, 2018
Anselmo Arteaga, 79, went home to our Lord Monday, April 9, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Arteaga was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Cipriana Arteaga; seven siblings, Elisa Gonzalez, Juan Arteaga, Patricia Royce, Agustin Arteaga, Epifania Ramirez, San Juana Perez and Serapio Arteaga. Mr....
Jose F. Moreno
Apr 8, 2018
JOSE F. MORENO ALAMO - Jose F. Moreno, 90, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 8, 2018, at PaxVilla Hospice in McAllen. Mr. Moreno was born February 10, 1928 in San Benito, TX, he lived in Donna and then in Alamo for the past 37 years. He was the pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista of Pharr, and pastor...
Maria "Chepa" Vera
Apr 3, 2018
Maria "Chepa" Vera EDINBURG - Maria "Chepa" Vera, 68, went home to our Lord Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edcouch, TX, Mrs. Vera had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Eva Gomez; and a brother, Gabriel Gomez. Mrs. Vera is survived by her...
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