Obituaries

Rita Martinez Acevedo

Rita Martinez Acevedo

Jan 16, 2018

Rita Martinez Acevedo, 67 at the time of her passing, departed into the splendor of the Lord with her family by her side on January 16, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was a selfless woman of impeccable character and a boundless belief in God. With the sole responsibility of raising her family thrust upon her, Rita...

Cristina M. Rodriguez

Cristina M. Rodriguez

Jan 15, 2018

CRISTINA M. RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Cristina M. Rodriguez, 85, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Lyford, she lived in Alamo most of her life. Cristina was a strong, hard-working woman who showed her children tough love and always put their needs ahead of her own. She was very creative, loved arts and crafts and...

Florentiono  Valdez

Florentiono  Valdez

Jan 14, 2018

FLORENTINO VALDEZ SAN JUAN - Florentino Valdez, 85, of San Juan passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Florentino was born on June 10, 1932 in Cadereyta, NL, Mexico, and had lived in San Juan for over 60 years. He is preceded in death by his sons, Humberto and Carlos Valdez; his parents; and six siblings. Florentino is survived by...

Eliazar Mendoza

Eliazar Mendoza

Jan 13, 2018

ELIAZAR MENDOZA EDINBURG – Eliazar Mendoza, 84, went home to our Lord Saturday January 13, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Mendoza was born in Rio Grande City and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mendoza; his parents, Ernesto and Carolina Mendoza Sr.; two brothers, Ernesto Mendoza Jr. and...

Francisco Mariscal

Francisco Mariscal

Jan 12, 2018

FRANCISCO MARISCAL PHARR - Francisco Mariscal, 64, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 11, 1953 in McAllen, Texas. Francisco was known for his fellowship with friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. Most of all he enjoyed being with his friends and grandchildren. He is preceded in death...

Mary Ann G. Rodehaver

Mary Ann G. Rodehaver

Jan 11, 2018

MARY ANN G. RODEHAVER EDINBURG – Mary Ann G. Rodehaver, 64, went home to Jesus on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pharr, she was formerly of Mission and lived in Edinburg for eight years. Mrs. Rodehaver was a life-long educator and was employed by La Feria ISD, PSJA...

Guadalupe "Lupita" Flores

Guadalupe "Lupita" Flores

Jan 11, 2018

Guadalupe “Lupita” Flores, 79, died January 11, 2018, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Ms. Flores was born on March 3, 1938 in Sinton, TX and lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tiofilo and Marcelina Flores; and a brother, Juan Flores of Edinburg. Lupita is survived and lovingly remembered by her...

Joel "Joey" A.  Gonzalez

Joel "Joey" A.  Gonzalez

Jan 10, 2018

JOEL "JOEY" A. GONZALEZ PHARR - Joel “Joey” A. Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. He was born March 1, 1966 in San Juan to Carlos and Manuela Gonzalez of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Gonzalez. Joey is survived by his children, Justin and Jenna Gonzalez of Pharr;...

Christopher "Chris"  Neal Rose

Christopher "Chris"  Neal Rose

Jan 7, 2018

CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" NEAL ROSE McALLEN - Christopher “Chris” Neal Rose, 36, passed unexpectedly Sunday, January 7, 2018, in Laredo, Texas. Chris, a proud graduate of PSJA North in the year 2000, leaves behind his high school sweetheart and wife of 18 years, JoAnn Rose. Together they raised two incredible children, Nathan and Kayla Rose. He is preceded in death by...

Simon Rojas

Simon Rojas

Jan 7, 2018

Simón Rojas, 45, falleció el 7 de enero de 2018, en Solara Hospital ubicado en la ciudad de McAllen. El señor Rojas, graduó en 1995 de Edinburg North High School; y trabajo por 14 años en el distrito escolar de Edinburg. Sus padres, Estela y Rafael Rojas; cuatro hermanos, Israel Rojas de San Antonio, Ralph Rojas Jr. De Pharr, Jacob...

Alicia Salinas

Alicia Salinas

Jan 6, 2018

ALICIA SALINAS EDINBURG – Alicia Salinas, 71, went to be with our Lord Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leandro Salinas; and her parents, Cervando and Guadalupe Ramos. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her daughter, Petra Melissa (Eliberto Jr.) Ayala of Edinburg; two brothers, Victor Ramos, Servando Ramos...

Rafaela "Fela" L. Cano

Rafaela "Fela" L. Cano

Jan 4, 2018

RAFAELA “FELA” L. CANO SAN JUAN – Rafaela “Fela” L. Cano, 92, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Colonial Manor in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Cano, Sr.; a daughter, Thelma Alaniz; a son, Javier Cano; her parents, Alejo De Leon and Inez Rodriguez; two sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. Cano is survived by her...

Maria Vargas

Maria Vargas

Jan 4, 2018

EDINBURG- Maria Vargas, 86, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Vargas had lived in Edinburg for most of her life. She was a member of Iglesia de Cristo in Edinburg, since 1969. Maria was a hardworking woman who devoted her life to her family and friends, those who knew her will...

Efrain "Mudo" Nava

Efrain "Mudo" Nava

Jan 3, 2018

EFRAIN “MUDO” NAVA PHARR- Efrain “Mudo” Nava, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Nava had lived in Pharr most of his life. Efrain will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Efrain is preceded in death by his mother, Corina Guerra. He is survived by his father, Luciano Guerra...

Rosa Solis Hernandez

Rosa Solis Hernandez

Jan 3, 2018

ROSA SOLIS HERNANDEZ PHARR - Rosa Solis Hernandez, 75, died Wednesday, January 3, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Hernandez; her parents, Napoleon Solis and Virginia Garcia; a son, Juan Hernandez; three sisters, Victoria Solis, Amelia Ibarra, Maria Ramirez; and a brother, Chema Solis. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by...

Maria "Maggie" Hinojosa

Maria "Maggie" Hinojosa

Jan 2, 2018

Maria “Maggie” Hinojosa, 60, went home to our Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at her sister’s residence in Edinburg. She was a beloved teacher for 29 years in the Mission and Edinburg School districts. She was a strong woman of faith, who actively took part in prayer groups through her church. She touched the heart of all those she knew...

Alicia Espinoza

Alicia Espinoza

Jan 1, 2018

PHARR- Alicia Espinoza, 87, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Espinoza was born in Granjeno and lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Espinoza; two sons, Raul Espinoza Jr., Rene Espinoza; a daughter, Rebecca Herrera; and a brother, Elizandro Enriquez. Alicia is survived by two daughters,...

Matilde "Mattie" Moss

Matilde "Mattie" Moss

Jan 1, 2018

Matilde "Mattie" Salas Moss, 87, completed her journey on Earth Monday, January 1, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Mattie was a loving and devoted mother and friend. She had the most loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to garden. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Leonardo, Catarino,...

Adan Elias Gonzalez

Adan Elias Gonzalez

Jan 1, 2018

Adan Elias Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Monday, January 1, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 12 noon Thursday, January 4, 2018,...

Jose Oscar Flores

Jose Oscar Flores

Jan 1, 2018

Jose Oscar Flores, 62, went home to our Lord Monday, January 1, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Oscar was born in Edinburg and spent his life in Linn, TX. During and after high school he worked as a cowboy on the McAllen & Tijerina ranches. He spent the rest of his career working alongside his brothers for their oldest...