Obituaries

Olga Silva Herrera

Olga Silva Herrera

Nov 28, 2018

OLGA SILVA HERRERA EDINBURG – Olga Silva Herrera, 75, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Herrera was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Herrera Sr.; a brother, Israel Silva Sr.; and a sister,...

Jose Guadalupe Champion

Jose Guadalupe Champion

Nov 27, 2018

JOSE GUADALUPE CHAMPION SAN JUAN - Jose Guadalupe Champion, 87, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his two daughters, Bertha Champion and Sandra Champion; his parents, Cleto and Dolores Champion; and a sister Delia Gongora. Mr. Champion is survived by his wife, Maria Brijida Champion of San...

Nicolasa Vela Martinez

Nicolasa Vela Martinez

Nov 26, 2018

EDINBURG – Nicolasa Vela Martinez, 81, went home to our Lord Monday, November 26, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Nicolasa lived in Alamo for 50 years and, along with her husband Jose, was a very active member of Resurrection Catholic Church where she volunteered distributing food to the needy. Mrs. Martinez was also a retired employee...

Julia Pena

Julia Pena

Nov 25, 2018

EDINBURG – Julia Pena, 96, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in La Gloria, Julia had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel P. Pena, Gustavo Pena; and a sister, Victoria Pena. Julia is survived by her daughter, Maria M. (Arnoldo)...

Josephine Yakimowski

Josephine Yakimowski

Nov 20, 2018

JOSEPHINE ROSE YAKIMOWSKI ALAMO, TX/DEDHAM, MASS. – Josephine Rose Yakimowski, 65, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Josephine was born in Weymouth, MA, grew up in Hyde Park, MA, and lived in Dedham, MA. Recently, she lived in Alamo, TX. In school she was a scholar in honors classes, and a member of...

Leonides M. Luna

Leonides M. Luna

Nov 20, 2018

LEONIDES M. LUNA ALAMO - Leonides M. Luna, 81, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at The Heights of Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebeca De Hoyos Luna; and a son, Gilbert Luna. Leonides is survived by two sons, Leonel (Michelle Duncan) Luna of Oregon, Julian (Maria Christy) Luna of San Juan; three daughters, Norma (Leon)...

Aurelio "Martin" Monteagudo Jr

Aurelio "Martin" Monteagudo Jr

Nov 19, 2018

Aurelio “Martin” Monteagudo, Jr. EDINBURG- Aurelio “Martin” Monteagudo, Jr., 69, went home to our Lord Monday, November 19, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Aurelio was a family oriented man who dedicated his life to his beloved family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Martin will be greatly missed...

Apolinar G. Villarreal

Apolinar G. Villarreal

Nov 19, 2018

APOLINAR G. VILLARREAL PHARR - Apolinar G. Villarreal, 92, died Monday, November 19, 2018, at Legend Transitional Care Center in McAllen. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Pharr since 1960. Growing up he worked at a cotton gin with his family and was then employed by Goodyear for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

David Bosquez, Iii

David Bosquez, Iii

Nov 18, 2018

DAVID BOSQUEZ, III David Bosquez III, 14, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. David is survived by his parents, Melissa Bosquez and David Bosquez Jr.; a brother, Daren Octavio Bosquez; maternal grandparents, Octavio Fernandez and Sylvia Fernandez, all of San Juan; and paternal grandparents, Guillermo Lopez and Irma Lopez of Edinburg, David Sr. and Aurelia Bosquez of Plainview. Visitation will...

Margil Reyna, Sr.

Margil Reyna, Sr.

Nov 18, 2018

Margil Reyna Sr., 59, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lazaro and Elena Reyna; and six siblings, Rosalinda Reyna, Lazaro Reyna Jr., Severo Reyna, Ramiro (Rosaura) Reyna, Rene Reyna, and Esmeralda Reyna. Mr. Reyna is survived by four children, Margil Reyna Jr., Tina Reyna, Cassandra (Fernando Moreno)...

Silverio Salas

Silverio Salas

Nov 18, 2018

SILVERIO L. SALAS EDINBURG – Silverio L. Salas, 85, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Silverio served in the United States Army for eight years and earned the National Defense Service Medal. He was born and raised in Laguna Seca, Texas. Before leaving to serve in the military he met and married the love of his...

Hilda N. Sanchez

Hilda N. Sanchez

Nov 18, 2018

HILDA N. SANCHEZ EDINBURG - Hilda N. Sanchez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered her eternal rest on November 18, 2018, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born in Edinburg, Texas on March 15, 1930, to Melchor and Florencia Garza. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Pete Sanchez. She is survived...

Adrian "Devin" Garza

Adrian "Devin" Garza

Nov 18, 2018

ADRIAN “DEVIN” GARZA EDINBURG/TEMPLE- Adrian “Devin” Garza, 39, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born and raised in Edinburg, his adventure of living in different cities began in 1999. Adrian lived in San Antonio, Austin, Beaumont, and Temple. In high school he participated in football, cross country, track and graduated in 1998 from James “Nikki” Rowe...

Christian Jordan Guzman

Christian Jordan Guzman

Nov 17, 2018

CHRISTIAN JORDAN GUZMAN EDINBURG - Christian Jordan Guzman, 29, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymundo Guzman, Sr.; and maternal grandfather, Jose Leonel Zuniga. Christian is survived by his wife, Samantha Nikole Guzman; two children, Jason Ray Guzman, Becca Renae Guzman, all of Edinburg; mother, Mary Elizabeth Guzman; father,...

Cruz Garza

Cruz Garza

Nov 16, 2018

CRUZ GARZA SAN JUAN - Cruz Garza, 57, died Friday, November 16, 2018, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Dolores Garza; his parents, Reginaldo and Aurelia Garza; three children, Hector Garza, Cruz Garza, Jr., Reginaldo Garza, all of San Juan; three grandchildren, Hector Garza, Jr., Ariana Marie Garza, Ozzy Garza; five siblings,...

Esteban Alonzo

Esteban Alonzo

Nov 15, 2018

ESTEBAN LOPEZ ALONZO SAN JUAN - Esteban Lopez Alonzo, 81, died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emilia C. Alonzo. Esteban is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Narciso Alonzo, Thomas Alonzo Jr., Marina Gallegos, and Dimas Alonzo. Memorial service will be held from 11...

Ana Maria "Anita" Elizondo

Ana Maria "Anita" Elizondo

Nov 14, 2018

ANA MARIA "ANITA" ELIZONDO PHARR - Ana Maria "Anita" Elizondo, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born to the late Liborio Cortes and Delfina Cavazos on July 26, 1923. She was united in marriage to Enrique Elizondo on October 27, 1946 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. He preceded her...

Rodolfo "Roy" Salinas

Rodolfo "Roy" Salinas

Nov 14, 2018

RODOLFO "ROY" SALINAS PHARR- Rodolfo "Roy" Salinas, 76, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Teodora Salinas; a brother, David Salinas; and a sister, Teodora Escamilla. Roy is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Diaz of Pharr; seven children, Adrian (Magaly) Salinas, Omar (Myra) Salinas, both...

Antonia G. Escobedo

Antonia G. Escobedo

Nov 11, 2018

ANTONIA G. ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Antonia G. Escobedo, 77, went home to our Lord Monday, November 11, 2019, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Escobedo was born in Aguascalientes, MX, lived in Alamo most of her life, and was currently residing in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose Escobedo; a son, Juan G....

Israel Cardoza

Israel Cardoza

Nov 5, 2018

Israel Cardoza entered eternal rest in San Antonio, TX, on November 5, 2018 at the age of 47. He was born in Friona, TX on November 27, 1970 to Manuel Cardoza and Susan Garza. Israel was kind hearted, loving, extremely generous, with an infectious smile and personality to lighten anyone’s day. He had an unforgettable sense of humor and...