Obituaries

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...

Nov 18, 2017

Lidia Andrade, 59, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pharr, she had lived there all of her life. Lidia loved spending time with her husband and grandchildren and enjoyed playing bingo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eligio De La Cruz and Isabel Alanis Salas; and her step-father, Tomas Salas....

Nov 17, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria de Jesus Cavazos Flores announces her passing after a brief illness, Friday, November 17, 2017. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Known to her family and friends as Tuta, she was blessed to live to the vibrant age of 94 years. Tuta will lovingly be remembered...

Nov 17, 2017

JOSE A. VARGAS ALAMO - Jose A. Vargas, 95, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Vargas was born in Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elodia Torres Vargas; a brother, Jose Ramon Vargas; three sisters, Candida Ramirez, Rosa Escobedo, Maximina Delgado. Mr. Vargas is...

Nov 17, 2017

MARIA ELISA CANTU SAN JUAN – Maria Elisa Cantu, 80, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Born in San Juan, she had lived there most of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Ms. Cantu was employed by PSJA ISD for 30 years as a cafeteria manager at Doedyns Elementary....

Nov 16, 2017

Ruben Chavana, 65, went home to our Lord Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Mary Lou Chavana; a sister, Dora Chavana. Ruben is survived by his four children, Cynthia (Rogelio) Escalera of Port Lavaca, Miranda (Rigoberto) Garza II of San Antonio, Natasha (Fernando) Perales of El Paso,...

Nov 15, 2017

Guadalupe S. Navarro was born in Abram, Texas on October 4, 1917. She was raised and lived in Mission, Texas. She moved to McAllen, Texas in the early 1960’s and to Edinburg in the late 1960’s. Lupita was a loving wife to her husband, Victor Navarro until he passed in 1984. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Nov 15, 2017

SSG JONATHAN SILVA EDINBURG – SSG Jonathan Silva, 35, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Raised in Edinburg, Jonathan was a graduate of Edinburg North High School, class of 2000. He played football and participated in track and field. Jonathan served in the United States Army for 11 years and 4 months and...

Nov 14, 2017

San Juan-Leslie Ann Funes, 20, went home to our Lord Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She is survived by one son, Stanley Funes; parents, Jose Funes and San Juanita Leticia Perez; four siblings, Jose Funes, Jr., Cynthia Funes, Orlando Funes, Mireya Funes; two half-sisters; paternal grandparents, Jose Lopez, Josefina Lopez; maternal grandmother, Maria Perez. Visitation will be held from 5 to...

Nov 13, 2017

EDINBURG – Jose Luis Eureste, Sr., 62, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Salvador Eureste Sr.; a brother, Israel Eureste; and a sister, Alma Alicia Eureste. Jose is survived by his wife, Gregoria “Gloria” Eureste of Edinburg; two children, Jessica Marie (Cruz Jr.) Gaitan, Jose Luis...