Obituaries

Nov 14, 2024

Harold Wayne Pursley, Jr. 

March 4, 1954 - November 24, 2024

Harold Wayne Pursley, Jr. was born in Edinburg, Texas, on March 4, 1954 and passed away at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, Texas, on November 14, 2024. He was 70 years old. 

Harold was known for his unfailing good nature, his ability to talk to anyone about any subject, his friendship with...

Nov 14, 2024

JOSE BENAVIDES LEAL

EDINBURG - Jose Benavides Leal, 76, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria F. Leal; parents, Nicolas Leal and Bernardina Benavides; three siblings, Pedro, Juan, and Gilbert Leal. 

Mr. Leal is survived by his four children, Rigoberto Leal, Ana Morales, Alex (Mariana) Leal, David Leal; four grandchildren, Rebecca...

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Nov 9, 2024

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez, 68, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Pharr.

Eddie was a proud graduate of PSJA High School Class of 1975, he began his lifelong passion of photography when he was a photographer for the Bears Tale. He Attended Pan American University and was a member of the Intercollegiate Knights (IK) Fraternity. Eddie was a lifelong scout, he dedicated...

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ARMANDO MARTINEZ

EDCOUCH - Armando Martinez, 87, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, in McAllen Texas.

He is preceded in death by his son, Isidro Martinez; mother of his children, Eulalia Martinez; three siblings, Baldemar Martinez, German Martinez, and Francisco Alamio. 

Mr. Martinez is survived by his five children, Florencia Martinez Jimenez, San Juanita Martinez Robledo, Armando Martinez Jr., Erika Martinez, Cynthia Martinez;...

Nov 8, 2024

JESSIE C. ABITUA

SAN JUAN – Jessie C. Abitua 87, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Maria de los Angeles Abitua; four siblings, Joaquin Abitua, Jr., Leonardo Abitua, Anita Abitua, and Maria Luisa Puente.

Jessie is survived by his wife, Estella Abitua; his seven children, April...

Nov 7, 2024

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Nov 7, 2024

Elisa Gaytan, 89, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

Elisa Q. Gaytan was born on January 26, 1935 in Van Horn, Texas. As a young girl she became involved in the church by the influence of her paternal grandmother. Being the apple of her grandmother's eye at a young age, she was always encouraged to attend church...

Nov 5, 2024

LINO MENDIOLA JR.

MCALLEN - Lino Mendiola, Jr. was born July 22, 1942 in Laredo, Texas. He passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on November 5, 2024, in McAllen, Texas as a result of natural causes.

 Lino was born in Laredo to Lino Mendiola, Sr. and Mary Luisa Guerra Mendiola. Lino graduated from Central Catholic High School in San...

Nov 5, 2024

ELIZA C. BECERRA

EDINBURG – Eliza C. Becerra, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Maria Coronado; sister, Maria Elena Cantu; and a brother, Adan Coronado.

Mrs. Becerra is survived by her husband, Reyes Becerra; son, Reyes (Aurora) Becerra Jr.; three grandchildren, Daniella Flores, Savannah Salinas Becerra, Eliza Becerra; ten siblings,...

Nov 5, 2024

JOSE CURA

EDINBURG - Jose Cura, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rosalinda Cura; and his parents, Florencio and Concepcion Cura. 

Mr. Cura is survived by his wife, Maria Elva Cura; five children, Jose (Judith) Cura Jr., Richard Cura, Gilbert (Anita) Cura, Leticia Cura, David Cura; four grandchildren; five...