Obituaries

Feb 15, 2018

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather Nestor Garza Jr., 89, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in El Capote, Texas, Mr. Garza was a lifelong resident of Pharr and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Waiting for him at the golden gates of heaven are his parents, Nestor Sr. and...

Feb 7, 2018

ALBERTO “BETO” BLANCO, JR. HIDALGO - Beto Blanco passed away peacefully at home in Hidalgo Texas on February 7, 2018. Beto was born August 6, 1925 to Alberto Blanco and Santos Soto Blanco and lived most of his life serving his community and country. Beto was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Francisca and brothers, Carlos, Ruben, Alvar and...

Feb 7, 2018

SAN JUAN- Jose G. “Lupe” Garcia, 91, went home to our Lord Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Montemorelos, N.L. Mexico, he lived in San Juan, TX most of his life. Jose, was a family oriented man that dedicated his life to his beloved wife and children. Mr. Garcia was a reserved man who worked...

Feb 5, 2018

LEO VENEGAS EDINBURG – Leo Venegas, 48, went home to our Lord Monday, February 5, 2018, at Houston Methodist Hospital. Mr. Venegas is preceded in death by Marcela Perez and Francisca Lugo. Leo is survived by his loving wife, Ofelia Irene Venegas of Edinburg; two children, Leo Venegas Jr., Nayda Perez two grandchildren, Adyaln Elias Salinas, Nadia Ayari Salinas, both...

Feb 5, 2018

MARIA DE JESUS “CHUCHA” ESTEVIS EDINBURG – Maria De Jesus Estevis, 90, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, February 5, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, surrounded by her family. She was born in Alamo, TX to Francisco Estevis and Petra Rodriguez on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1927. Ms. Estevis is preceded...

Feb 5, 2018

ALAMO-Angelica P. Gonzales, 91, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Mission, she lived in Alamo for 28 years. Mrs. Gonzales is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Gonzales; parents, Panfilo Pedraza and Blasita Pedraza; and four siblings. She is survived by two children, Aaron P. (Margie) Gonzales of Alamo, Irma (+John) Leo of...

Feb 5, 2018

DERECK LOPEZ PHARR – Dereck Lopez, 36, surrounded by his loving family entered eternal peace on Monday, February 5, 2018. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Aurelio and Rosa (Cabrera) Lopez; his sister and brother in law, Jessica Lopez and Humberto “Beto” Salazar; nieces Brittney Huerta, Sophia Salazar; nephew Gabriel Salazar; as well as being tremendously missed by...

Feb 4, 2018

Feb 4, 2018

GABRIEL GUTIERREZ, SR. ALAMO – Gabriel Gutierrez, Sr., 88, died Sunday, February 4, 2018, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Maria Gutierrez; and four siblings. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife, Maria De La Luz Gutierrez of Alamo; four children, Raquel (Jose Luis) Sanchez, Leticia (Miguel) Cruz, both of McAllen,...

Feb 2, 2018

BETTY SEAWELL ALAMO - Betty Seawell, 93, died peacefully Friday, February 2, 2018, at Mission Nursing Home. Betty was born March 11, 1924 in Gonzalez, Texas. Her love of animals came from her father, a veterinarian who settled in Pharr. She attended Business College in Dallas as a young woman, leading to her life long career as a bookkeeper at...

Jan 30, 2018

EVANGELINA “EVA” H. MORAN EDINBURG – Evangelina “Eva” H. Moran, 88, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Moran was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Moran Sr.; and a son, Joe Alfredo Moran Sr. Eva is survived by three children, Alonzo Moran...

Jan 28, 2018

ALAMO- Heleodoro “Leo” Gonzalez, 40, went home to our Lord Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, WA (Maryland). Born in Hacienda El Porvenir, Los Ramones, N.L., he lived in Alamo since 1988. Leo was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed singing, dancing and loved being a grandfather. Mr. Gonzalez became a truck...

Jan 24, 2018

Manuela G. De La Rosa, 91, went home to our Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Juan De La Rosa; her daughter, Maria Luisa De La Rosa; five siblings, Conrado Guerrero, Miguel Guerrero, Elias Guerrero, Rodolfo Guerrero and Estella Cruz. Manuela is survived by five sons, Juan...

Jan 24, 2018

ALAMO- Margarito De Leon, 70, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2018, in Edinburg, TX surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margarito and Esperanza De Leon; three sisters; Sofia Trevino, Francisca Coronado, and Lucinda Solis. Margarito is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Blanca M. De Leon of Alamo;...

Jan 23, 2018

ERNESTA ARISPE SAN JUAN – Ernesta Arispe, 90, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her three sons, Leonel Arispe, Guadalupe Arispe, Jr., and Eduardo Arispe. Ernesta is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Arispe, Sr. of San Juan; five daughters, Orfelinda Hernandez, Gloria (Hector) Garcia, Soledad (Rolando) Guzman, Cruz Arispe, Janie...

Jan 22, 2018

DESIDERIO C. MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Desiderio C. Martinez, 93, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by three children, Juan Manuel Martinez, Jose Rene Martinez, and Mary Jane Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Juana Maria Martinez; four sons, Desiderio Martinez Jr., Jose Luis Martinez, Alejandro Martinez,...

Jan 21, 2018

DONALD D. JENSEN Donald D. Jensen, 92, passed away at home in Alamo, TX on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Don was born April 11, 1925 in Verdel, NE, the son of Edgar and Verna (Hansen) Jensen. He was baptized at Rosenberg Lutheran Church and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. Don attended country school near Lindsay, NE and was active in...

Jan 20, 2018

Jan 20, 2018

CARLOS RAMIREZ HARGILL- Carlos Ramirez, 76, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silvero and Felecitas Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Amparo F. Ramirez of Hargill; four sons, Gasper (Maribel) Ramirez, Odon (Dora) Ramirez, both of Holland, Michigan, Carlos (Norma) Ramirez...

Jan 18, 2018

CELESTINO "TINO" PEREZ, JR, PHARR - Celestino “Tino” Perez Jr., 63, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He has joined his father, Celestino Perez Sr., in heaven. Mr. Perez will be forever remembered by his wife, Lydia S. Perez; four children, Nicholas Tino Perez, Roel S. (Crystal) Perez, Christina (Cruz) Gallardo, Corina...