Obituaries
Alicia Espinoza
Jan 1, 2018
PHARR- Alicia Espinoza, 87, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Espinoza was born in Granjeno and lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Espinoza; two sons, Raul Espinoza Jr., Rene Espinoza; a daughter, Rebecca Herrera; and a brother, Elizandro Enriquez. Alicia is survived by two daughters,...
Matilde "Mattie" Moss
Jan 1, 2018
Matilde "Mattie" Salas Moss, 87, completed her journey on Earth Monday, January 1, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Mattie was a loving and devoted mother and friend. She had the most loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to garden. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Leonardo, Catarino,...
Adan Elias Gonzalez
Jan 1, 2018
Adan Elias Gonzalez, 72, went home to our Lord Monday, January 1, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 12 noon Thursday, January 4, 2018,...
Jose Oscar Flores
Jan 1, 2018
Jose Oscar Flores, 62, went home to our Lord Monday, January 1, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Oscar was born in Edinburg and spent his life in Linn, TX. During and after high school he worked as a cowboy on the McAllen & Tijerina ranches. He spent the rest of his career working alongside his brothers for their oldest...
Eleazer "Al" Gale
Dec 31, 2017
MCALLEN- Eleazer "Al" Gale, 86, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Eleazer was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps. Mr. Gale will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Gale is preceded in death by his son, Alan Gale; a sister, Mary Gale; and a brother, Tommy...
Abelino Garza Jr
Dec 30, 2017
ALAMO – Abelino Garza, Jr., 69, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Donna, Mr. Garza had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abelino Garza and Nena Infante; a sister, Juanita Morin; and a brother, Earl Garza. Abelino is survived by his wife, Santos Garza of Alamo;...
Pedro S. Castillo
Dec 26, 2017
PEDRO S. CASTILLO ALAMO – Pedro S. Castillo, 95, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Care in McAllen under Gracia Hospice Care. He was a lifelong resident of Alamo, Texas until 2007 then moved to Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas. Pedro was very proud to have served his country during WW...
Aurora J. Garza
Dec 26, 2017
AURORA J. GARZA PHARR-Aurora J. Garza, 93, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Garza; a son, Javier L. Garza; parents, Santos Hinojosa and Alfredo Jalifi; and six siblings. Mrs. Garza is survived by three children, Rolando C. Garza, Melissa A. Vela, Velma "Denise" Flores, all of...
Jose David Maldonado
Dec 24, 2017
Jose David Maldonado, 50, went home to our Lord Sunday, December 24, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Maldonado was born and lived all of his life in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his son, Jose David “Joey” Maldonado Jr.; his father, Irineo Maldonado Sr.; four siblings, Sylvia Maldonado, Irineo Maldonado Jr., Irineo “Eddie” Maldonado III and...
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...
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