Obituaries

Jan 7, 2019

EDINBURG – Severiana Balderas, 89, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, in Edinburg, TX. Severiana was born and raised in Edinburg. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness as well as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always welcomed everyone into her home with a generous amount of hospitality and love. She is preceded in death by her loving...

Jan 3, 2019

JESUS MARTINEZ PHARR - Jesus Martinez, 79, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills in San Antonio. Born in Goliad, Mr. Martinez had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria De Jesus "Chachy" Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Amelia R. Martinez; a...

Jan 3, 2019

NICHOLAS ISAAC “NICK” CADENA McAllen – Nicholas Isaac “Nick” Cadena, 30, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his residence in McAllen. Nicholas was born in Harlingen but lived in McAllen all his life. He was skilled in auto mechanics. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed the challenge. Nick had a passion for animals especially dogs and...

Jan 3, 2019

EDINBURG - Victor Prado Sr., 90, went home to the Lord Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his residence in Edinburg. Victor was born on April 7, 1928, to Froilan Prado and Paulita Guzman Prado in Edinburg. He was a lifetime member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Victor joined the ARMY in 1950 and is a veteran of the Korean War....

Jan 2, 2019

Jose Francisco Valle, 86, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Jose was a migrant worker in California. He was the owner of Valle Roofing Company in San Juan for 35 years. He was a loving son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Carlota Valle. Mr. Valle is survived by...

Jan 2, 2019

Jan 2, 2019

Jan 1, 2019

Edinburg – Ivan Garza, Sr. 66, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Estella Garza; his grandparents, Bernardo Salazar and Celia Posas Salazar; and a brother, Marcos Reynaldo Garza, Jr. Mr. Garza is survived by his children, Adrian (Jessica) Garza of Edinburg, Andrew (Mia Guerra)...

Jan 1, 2019

JOSUE G. MOLINA MCALLEN- Josue G. Molina was called to be with our Lord on January 1, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1935, to G.B. Molina and Sara I. Molina. He attended McAllen schools and graduated from McAllen High School in 1954, where he was very active in football, baseball, basketball and a member of the National Honor...

Jan 1, 2019

Mercedes G. Valdez, 81, of San Juan passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Hualahuises, NL, Mexico, and she lived in San Juan for over 60 years. Mercedes is survived by her children Berta (Andres + ) Martinez, Santiago (Silvia) Valdez, Sandra (Lauro) Luera, Rosalva (Jesus) Liscano, Jose (Traci + ) Valdez,...

Dec 30, 2018

RICHARD ORTEGA MCALLEN- Richard Ortega, 91, died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Huerfano County CO, join the Navy in 1944-1947, Richard enjoyed traveling, meeting new people, flirting, he was a great person and enjoyed helping others. Richard is survived by his wife, Maria Teresa Ortega of McAllen; two daughters, Debora Ortega and Denisse Ortega,...

Dec 29, 2018

Dec 29, 2018

PHARR – Jesus V. “El Charro” Gonzalez, 87, entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Alamo, Jesus lived in Pharr all his life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Dora M. Gonzalez who passed away June of 2015. Jesus is survived by ten children,...

Dec 29, 2018

Dec 28, 2018

EDINBURG - Miguel A. Romero Sr., 92, went home to our Lord Friday, December 28, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen to Felipe and Refugio Romero, Miguel lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II in the Philippines and Japan. Miguel was a loving...

Dec 27, 2018

JULIAN ALVAREZ ALAMO—Julian Alvarez, 80, went home to our Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Alvarez was born in Rio Grande City and had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Raquel S. Alvarez; his parents, Antonio and Andrea Alvarez; a brother, Miguel Angel...

Dec 26, 2018

JOSE GUADALUPE GUZMAN MCALLEN- Jose Guadalupe Guzman, 91, went home to our Lord Tuesday, December 26, 2018, at his residence in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ana Marie Hernandez; parents, Gorge Guzman and Maria Castaneda; and a sister. Mr. Guzman is survived by his daughter, Lily (Nestor) Santana of McAllen; a son-in-law, Eleberto Hernandez of McAllen;...

Dec 22, 2018

EDINBURG – Rolando Aguilar, 61, went home to our Lord Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Rolando was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He was a loving husband, a wonderful and caring brother and uncle, but among all, a humble and kind man. He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 22, 2018

MATEO SANDOVAL PHARR - Mateo Sandoval, 100, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Francisco Sandoval, Dolores Vargas, Ramon Moreno; and a niece Elvira Ramirez. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his wife, Hortecia Sandoval of Pharr; his children, Isabel Sandoval of Edinburg, Maria (Medardo) Sandoval, Yolanda Sandoval Salinas, Lydia...

Dec 22, 2018

MARIA DEL ROSARIO GARCIA SAN JUAN - Maria Del Rosario Garcia, 78, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Rosario had lived in San Juan for 42 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Candelaria Campos. Mrs. Garcia is survived...