Obituaries

Feb 28, 2019

GUADALUPE PENA EDINBURG – Guadalupe Pena, 91, went home to our Lord Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born and lived most of his life in Rio Grande City. Mr. Pena is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo and Rita Pena; and a brother, Leandro Pena. He is survived by his two loving daughters,...

Feb 27, 2019

Rosa Rosas Vasquez, 94, went home to our Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. From her birth on September 3, 1924 in San Antonio, TX to her death, she filled our lives with a boundless spirit and unconditional love. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and all were...

Feb 26, 2019

IRENE N. BANDA ALAMO- Irene N. Banda, 89, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, peacefully at her residence in Alamo. Born in California, she was a lifetime resident of Alamo. Ms. Banda dedicated her life to her husband and children. Family was the center of her heart, she had a special saying for her children when they...

Feb 26, 2019

ERNESTO GARCES SR. EDINBURG – Ernesto Garces Sr., 75, went home to our Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, Mr. Garces lived most of his life in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Julissa Rocha; and his parents, Rumaldo and Cecilia Garces. Mr. Garces is survived by his three sons,...

Feb 26, 2019

JUANITA G. HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN - Juanita G. Hernandez, 69, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Alamo, Juanita lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother, Esperanza L. Saenz; two brothers, Francisco Trevino, Pedro Trevino; a sister, Julia G. Gutierrez; and...

Feb 25, 2019

JULIA DE LA FUENTE PHARR- Julia De La Fuente, 98, went home to the Lord Monday, February 25, 2019, peacefully at her residence in Pharr. Born in Mexico, she lived in Pharr most of her life. She was a devoted wife and mother, who always stand by her faith in God. Julia enjoyed reading, praying, and sewing. Ms. De La...

Feb 22, 2019

ROSA RODRIGUEZ Edinburg – Rosa Rodriguez, 75, passed away Friday February 22, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. Rosa is preceded in death by a son, Eduardo Rodriguez; her parents, Magdaleno and Angelita Rodriguez; and three brothers, Rosalio, Francisco, and Felipe Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband, Arturo...

Feb 22, 2019

MARIA E. GAITAN EDINBURG – Maria E. Gaitan, 90, went home to our Lord Friday, February 22, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg. She was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. Mrs. Gaitan is preceded in death by four sons, Luis Gaitan, Cruz Gaitan, Felipe Gaitan, Joe Gaitan; her parents, Jose and Maria Moreno; and a son-in-law,...

Feb 20, 2019

EDINBURG - Mario Garcia, 46, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born in Edinburg to Manuel Garcia Jr and Olga Silva Garcia. Mr. Garcia was a family oriented man who enjoyed being there for his kids, activities and was passionate for helping others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2019

ISABEL D. MARTINEZ EDINBURG- Isabel D. Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in Alamo, Texas on October 31, 1928, to Eligio and Dionicia Martinez. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Juan Jose Martinez and Ruben Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Barbara Martinez; four children,...

Feb 19, 2019

Jesus Pena, 63, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, he had lived most of his life in Edinburg. Jesus unique charisma is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Felicita Pena. Mr. Pena is...

Feb 17, 2019

“It’s the circle of life. Everyone’s life has an end. This is how mine will end.” That’s what Roy David Peña told his family in December after he decided to stop his cancer treatments. He was a vibrant, strong man, and he didn’t want to spend the time he had left in and out of hospitals. He had a ranch...

Feb 11, 2019

ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ DONNA - Ernesto Rodriguez, 59, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at his residence in Donna. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Benita Rodriguez; and a brother, Jose Armando Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his daughter, Elena Allya Rodriguez of Corpus Christi; five siblings, Margarita Gonzalez of Pharr, David Rodriguez of Corpus Christi, Sylvia...

Feb 8, 2019

ALAMO – Emilio De Leon, 60, went home to our Lord Friday February 8, 2019, at his residence in Alamo. Born in McAllen, Mr. De Leon had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Marcelino De Leon; three aunts, Tia Emilia, Tia Pragedis, Tia Mena; two uncles, Tio Pochito, Tio Santos; his...

Feb 7, 2019

ALAMO - Our beloved mother, Hermila E. Garza, 101, departed this world on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 9:20 p.m. to the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to be greeted by her husband, Mariano Garza, and a long list of family and friends Hermila was born to Melecio and Refugia Cantu Espinosa of Alamo on April 3,...

Feb 6, 2019

JOSE LUIS MUNOZ HIDALGO - Jose Luis Munoz, 55, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fermin and Raymunda Munoz; three brothers, Jesus Celso Munoz, Rodolfo Munoz, and Reynaldo Munoz; and a sister, Maria Ofelia Munoz. Jose Luis is survived by his wife, Leticia Munoz of...

Feb 5, 2019

EDINBURG — Jose Cantú, Jr., 67, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born in Edinburg on January 19, 1952, the oldest son of Jose Cantú and Andrea Martinez. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1971 and earned an associate degree in accounting from South Texas Vo-Tech. He was an all-star baseball player...

Feb 4, 2019

Faustina Pineda PHARR/ SAN JUAN – Faustina Pineda, 81, died Monday, February 4, 2019, at Pax Villa Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. Mrs. Pineda is survived by her five children, Gerald (Maria) Pineda of San Antonio, Sandra Pineda, Norma (Arturo) Munoz, both of Alamo, Mary Christine (Abiel) Sandoval of McKinney, TX, Roberto (Grcie) Pineda of Penitas; numerous grandchildren; and...

Feb 4, 2019

MARIA NINFA FONTECHA PHARR - Maria Ninfa Fontecha, 87, died Monday, February 4, 2019, at The Heights at Alamo. Ms. Fontecha had lived in Pharr for 21 years and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Federico and Beatriz Garza; a sister, Irma DeAnda; and four brothers, Benancio Garza,...

Feb 3, 2019