Obituaries
Socorro Guardiola
Dec 23, 2017
SOCORRO GUARDIOLA PHARR - After a courageous fight with cancer for the past 10 years Socorro Reyna Guardiola, 78,surrounded by her loving family entered eternal peace on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law and step son: Hilda (John), Norah (Tommy), Zelina , Wilma (Arturo) and Robert (Mary Lou); as well as being tremendously...
Amelia R. Garza
Dec 22, 2017
EDINBURG - Amelia R. Garza, 85, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at Comfort House in McAllen. Amelia was the "Rock" of the family. She was a strong, independent and determined woman. This strong woman learned to read and write even though she never went to school. She instilled education in all her children and believed that education was important for...
Luis Manuel Vasquez
Dec 21, 2017
LUIS MANUEL VASQUEZ SAN JUAN - Luis Manuel Vasquez, 65, died Thursday December 21, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Vasquez was born in Villa Aldama, Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived in San Juan since 1984. He is preceded in death by a son, Luis Manuel Vasquez, Jr.; and his parents, Beatriz and Porfirio Vasquez. Luis Manuel is survived by his...
Marcela G. Castillo
Dec 21, 2017
Marcela G. Castillo, 86, went home to our Lord, Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Marcela had lived most of her life in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Blas and Leonor Garza; six siblings, Leonides Garza, Leonides Garza, Blas Garza Jr., Alfredo Garza, Juan De Dios Garza, Javier Garza. Marcela is...
Ruben Saul Guerra
Dec 21, 2017
RUBEN SAUL GUERRA SAN JUAN - Ruben Saul Guerra, 69, died Thursday, December 21, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Rio Grande City, he was formerly of San Isidro and had lived in San Juan since 1990. Ruben was a veteran of the United States Army who served during Vietnam and was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Eduviges "Dube" Cantu
Dec 21, 2017
EDUVIGES "DUBE" CANTU SAN JUAN - Eduviges “Dube” Cantu, 87, peacefully went to meet the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cantu was a lifelong resident of San Juan and a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a member of the Legion...
Gabino Balderas Sr
Dec 20, 2017
GABINO BALDERAS SR. EDINBURG – Gabino Balderas, Sr., 92, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Edinburg. Born in La Casita, TX, Mr. Balderas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Gabino Balderas, Jr. Gabino is survived by his wife, Maria Magdalena Balderas; six children, Rosalinda B. (Luis J.) Rodriguez, Alberto (Isabel)...
Michael Alvaro Ramirez
Dec 20, 2017
MICHAEL ALVARO RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Michael Alvaro Ramirez, 33, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Primitivo and Maria Bocanegra; paternal grandparents, Gonzalo and Maria Ramirez; two uncles, Alvaro Bocanegra and Benito “Bene” Bocanegra; and a cousin, Ricardo “Ricky” Bocanegra. Michael is survived by two...
Elsie Alaniz
Dec 18, 2017
SAN JUAN- Elsie Alaniz, 88, went home to the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Alaniz was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Garza. Among her many talents, she was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and sister. We are all blessed to have learned many valuable lessons...
Velva Lopez
Dec 13, 2017
VELVA LOPEZ SAN JUAN - Velva Lopez, 83, went home to our Lord Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Lopez was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. Velva believed in love and the unity of family. She was the first to remind us to forgive what can be forgiven and...
Esperanza G. Luna
Dec 13, 2017
ESPERANZA G. LUNA EDINBURG - Esperanza G. Luna, 80, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Luna was formerly employed by E.C.I.S.D. for over 25 years. She is preceded in death...
Jose Jaime Mendoza
Dec 12, 2017
SAN JUAN- Jose Mendoza, 50, died, Tuesday December 12, 2017, at Las Palmas Health Care Center in McAllen. Mr. Mendoza was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. Jose is survived by his parents, Jorge Mendoza and Francisca Velasquez Mendoza of San Juan; two brothers, Jorge Juan Mendoza, Jr. of Arlington, Javier Mendoza of Alamo; a...
Gil Villarreal
Dec 11, 2017
GIL VILLARREAL EDINBURG - Gil Villarreal, 90, went to our Lord surrounded by his family on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Elsa, Texas. Gil was born in Laredo, Texas to Maria and Juan Villarreal in 1927. He lived in Lasara, Texas for many years and then moved to Edinburg in 1978. Gil was a compassionate, kind and respectable gentleman. He...
Jesus Martinez
Dec 11, 2017
Jesus Martinez, 105, a WW II Veteran, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Martinez; parents, Francisco Martinez and Juana Garza; two brothers, Francisco Martinez, Trinidad Martinez; and a sister, Maria Marroquin. Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughters, Nelda Sanchez of Hurst, TX,...
Alma Alicia Cano~Howell
Dec 10, 2017
MERCEDES- Alma Alicia Cano-Howell, 68, went to be with our Lord on a beautiful Sunday morning, December 10, 2017. Alma was born to Israel and Rosita Cano on December 3, 1949. She was a daughter, sister, mother and tía. She was an educator for 40 years and dedicated her entire career working with special needs children. She amazed all who...
Leonel Martinez
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...
Rachel Irene Atwood Evins
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...
Jose Luz Martinez
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...
Mike Salsedo
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...
Maria P. Saenz
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...
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