Obituaries

Dec 9, 2017

Leonel Martinez, 76, died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Martinez and Alicia Mancha; a sister, Maria Alvarado. Mr. Martinez is survived by his four children, Leonel (Sammie) Martinez, Ricardo Martinez, Bertha Martinez, Eva Martinez, all of San Juan; eight siblings, Enrique Chavez, Jose Martinez, Guadalupe...

Dec 9, 2017

Rachel Irene Atwood Evins, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 9, 2017 following a brief illness. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, she truly touched the lives of many. Having taught at the Edinburg School District for 37 years, she shared her gift of reading and language arts with so many children. Her personal...

Dec 8, 2017

ose Luz Martinez, 92, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at San Juan Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Socorro Martinez; infant children, Delfino, Hector and Maria Maria De La Luz Martinez; a son, Delfino Martinez; two brothers, Rodolfo Martinez, Esequiel Cantu; and a sister, Anastacia Barrera. Mr. Martinez is survived by four daughters, Romana...

Dec 7, 2017

Mike Salsedo, 86, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Transitional Care Center in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Antonia Salsedo. Mike is survived by his lovely wife, Olga R. Salsedo; six children, James (Gloria) Salsedo of Edinburg, Debbie (Ruben) Longoria of Okarche, OK, Anna (Mike Garcia) Balderson, Michael Salsedo, all...

Dec 4, 2017

MARIA P. SAENZ EDINBURG - Maria P. Saenz, 85, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Francisca Perez; three brothers, Clemente, Jose and Manuel Perez; three sisters, Elva Perez, Mary Lou Miranda, and Lydia Rios. Mrs. Saenz is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elizandro Saenz; eight...

Dec 2, 2017

VICTOR VELA PHARR – Victor Vela, 48, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Porfiria and Jesus Vela; maternal grandmother, Maria Rodriguez; maternal grandfather, Benny Egly. Victor is survived by the joy of his life, his son Jacob Vela; his loving parents, Emilio and...

Nov 30, 2017

LUZ D. RAMOS EDINBURG – Luz D. Ramos, 90, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ramos was born in Edinburg to Jose and Ventura Salinas on August 4, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irineo Ramos Sr.; two sons, Rodrigo Ramos and Alejandro Ramos. Luz is survived by seven children, Maria De...

Nov 30, 2017

Juan Manuel Cantu, 66, went home to our Lord Thursday, November 30, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Cantu was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Andres “Andy” Cantu. Mr. Cantu is survived by his beloved wife, Bertha Cantu; two lovely daughters, Elizabeth (Orlando) Martinez, Veronica...

Nov 30, 2017

Jose Oscar “Bowie” Almanza, 43, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Almaza was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Almanza. Jose is survived by his wife, Audrey Alonzo; four children, Samantha J. Almanza, Amanda M. Almanza, Jose Oscar Almanza Jr., Audrey L. Almanza;...

Nov 30, 2017

MARIA ESPERANZA "MARI'ITA" VALDEZ PHARR - Maria Esperanza “Mari'ita” Valdez, 88, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Flores Vega; her parents, Juan and Maria De Jesus Valdez. Mrs. Valdez is survived by her son, Juan Humberto Flores of Pharr; two granddaughters, Mariana Johnson of Starbuck,...

Nov 29, 2017

ISABEL GOMEZ GARZA SAN JUAN - Isabel Gomez Garza, 66, died Wednesday November 29, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Garza; her parents, Guadalupe Gomez and Guadalupe Farias. Isabel is survived by her six children, Maricela (Tina Gutierrez) Garza of Weslaco, Robert (Susan) Garza of Missouri City, Texas, Marylily...

Nov 29, 2017

RODOLFO "RUDY" CABALLERO ALAMO - November 5, 1951-November 29, 2017 Rodolfo “Rudy” Caballero went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Alamo, Texas to Guadalupe and Hortencia Caballero. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jose Guadalupe Caballero Rudy lived in Alamo. He graduated from PSJA...

Nov 28, 2017

ESPERANZA S. RAMIREZ EDINBURG – Esperanza S. Ramirez, 88, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Ramirez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who leaves behind a beautiful legacy of a life built and sustained by...

Nov 27, 2017

EDINBURG- Jose “Joe” Falcon, Sr., 80, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his loving family. Born in Garciasville, Mr. Falcon had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Joe was a barber for 57 years in Edinburg, where he was well known among the community. He took delight in spending quality time with...

Nov 27, 2017

EDINBURG- Jose Facundo Tinoco, 79, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Jose is survived by his wife, Luz Maria Tinoco of Edinburg; three sons, Rafael Tinoco of McAllen, Jose Alberto (Marisol) Tinoco of Edinburg, Juan Francisco (Rocio) Tinoco of McAllen; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m....

Nov 26, 2017

Roel Garcia, Jr., 22, died Sunday, November 26, 2017, at his residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ramiro Silva; paternal grandparents, Jose E. and Isidora Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by his mother, Dora A. (Sam) Sanchez of San Juan;...

Nov 24, 2017

Nov 21, 2017

SALVADOR LOPEZ MISSION – Salvador Lopez, 76, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at his residence in Mission. Born in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he had lived in Mission since 1975. He is preceded in death by his parents, Encarnacion and Maria Lopez; two sisters, Hortencia Tamez and Elida Lopez. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Enedelia Lopez of...

Nov 21, 2017

Adela R. Granado, 87, went home to our Lord Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, she lived there most of her life. She was a lifetime member of Capilla de San Jose in Lull and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. (Church was her life.) Adela was a family oriented woman that took delight...

Nov 19, 2017

Macario Villanueva, 100, died Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Villanueva was born in Villa de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosi, and he formerly lived in California. He had lived in Alamo since 1987 and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia T. Villanueva; and a sister, Juanita...