Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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,...

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....

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,...

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,...

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...

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;...

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...