Obituaries

Oct 24, 2017

ALAMO- Eduardo “Lalo” Gorena, Sr., 75, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Gorena was born in Hargill and had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a member of Los Wesleyanos United Methodist Church since 1990. Lalo never went to school yet he could read between the lines. His saying...

Oct 23, 2017

Guillermo Lozano, 27, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Lozano was born in McAllen and lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Blanca Lozano. Guillermo is survived by his father, Gustavo Lozano of Alamo; three brothers, Gustavo (Olivia) Lozano Jr. of Alamo, Gerardo Lozano of Hidalgo, Gilberto (Joanna)...

Oct 21, 2017

EDINBURG - Angelina Elena ”Wela” Berber, 89, went home to be with our Lord Saturday ,October 21, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Ms. Berber was born in Long Mont, CO and lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, loved life and lived it to the fullest with...

Oct 21, 2017

Leonel “Uncle Leo” Garza, 55, passed October 21, 2017, surrounded by family. Born in Brownsville, Mr. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a son, father, grandfather, and uncle to many, and he will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Lorenzo Garza Jr.; and a brother, Lorenzo Garza, III. Leonel is...

Oct 20, 2017

JOSE SILGUERO MCALLEN – Jose Silguero, 94, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mr. Silguero had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ramona P. Silguero. Jose is survived by eight children, Rene Silguero, Margarita Sanchez, both of McAllen, Dalia Flores of Pharr, San Juana...

Oct 20, 2017

Juanita Jasso, 87, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Jasso was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was an active member of Valley interfaith and the vice-president of The Guadalupanas at Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 20, 2017

Adela Garcia Reyes, 50, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Miss Reyes had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Raul T. Reyes; maternal grandparents, Alicia R. and Juan Garcia; and paternal grandparents, Amelia...

Oct 19, 2017

Le Sobreviven: Esposo Narcizo Ojeda 7 Hijos Emma I. (†Jesus) Cervates Ricardo (Elizabeth) Ojeda Claudia (Salvador) Diaz Humberto (Irma) Ojeda Narcizo Ojeda Jr. Jose Rene (Litza) Ojeda Mayra (Efren) Cruz 15 Nietos Maribel Montano, Ricardo Ojeda Jr., Karina J. Diaz, Humberto Ojeda Jr., Luis Enrique Ojeda, Hugo I. Ojeda, Daniel Diaz, David Ojeda, Emily Ojeda, Evelin Ojeda, Sidney Cruz, Rubi...

Oct 18, 2017

MEXICO/MISSION- Ruben Rodriguez, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he lived in Illinois for 20 years, and moved to Mission in 1973, where he lived the remaining of his life. Ruben owned The Ahumada Ranch and Elsa Iron Works; he took pride in farming and ranching. Mr....

Oct 15, 2017

GUSTAVO G. ELIZONDO, SR. SAN JUAN - Gustavo G. Elizondo Sr., 82, went to be with our Lord Sunday, October 15, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Gustavo was born in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, and lived in San Juan for most of his life. He was devout to his Catholic faith and was an active member of St. John the...

Oct 14, 2017

SAN JUANA P. REYES SAN JUAN – San Juana P. Reyes, 98, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, and formerly of Reynosa, Mrs. Reyes had lived in San Juan for 47 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in...

Oct 12, 2017

MARIA LUISA MARTINEZ EDINBURG – Maria Luisa Martinez, 60, went home to our Lord, Thursday, October 12, 2017, at her residence in San Antonio. Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her father, Casimiro Salinas, Sr. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edmundo Martinez; two children, David E. (Roxie) Martinez, Cristina (Rolando) Lopez, all of San Antonio; four grandchildren,...

Oct 12, 2017

Ben Franco, Jr., 70, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 12, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Franco was formerly of Mathis, TX and lived in Pharr since 1982. He was a US Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam War; and also a Veteran of the US Army. He was a Major in the Army Reserve and...

Oct 12, 2017

ROBERT PERALES III DONNA - Robert Perales III, 31, of Donna, died Thursday, October 12, 2017, in McAllen. He was born in Corpus Christi and lived in Donna most of his life. Robert is survived by his father, Robert (Cynthia E.) Perales of Donna; his mother, Elizabeth Flora Perales; a brother, Shane Ryan Perales, both of Austin; two sisters, Reeanna...

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 9, 2017

LYDIA S. DE LEON PHARR - Lydia S. De Leon, 75, died, Monday October 9, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. De Leon was born in Hebbronville, TX and lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Hermelinda De Leon; her parents Jose and Tereza Acevedo; four brothers, Jose Acevedo, Rene Acevedo, Randolfo...

Oct 7, 2017

Elva Hernandez, 64, was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Taylor, TX, she had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Elva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg and was employed...

Oct 6, 2017

ALAMO – Pedro “El Compita” Saenz Trevino, 77, died Friday, October 6, 2017, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, he lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carmen A. Trevino; a daughter, Carolina Trevino; his parents, Manuel Trevino and Esperanza L. Saenz; and a brother, Pancho Trevino. Pedro is survived by...

Oct 1, 2017

EUSEBIA G. ZAMBRANO SAN JUAN – Eusebia G. Zambrano, 94, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Zambrano was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucas Zambrano Sr. Eusebia is survived by 11children, Criselda (Alejo) Garcia, Maria (Adalberto) Vela, Osbelia Zambrano, Lucas (Maribel)...

Sep 30, 2017

PHARR – Jose C. Cantu, 65, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Corcovada, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he lived in Pharr and was a member of McAllen North Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Magdaleno and Luz Cantu; and two sisters, Felipa Cantu and Carmen Cantu. Mr. Cantu is...