Obituaries

Mar 25, 2018

BALDEMAR P. MARTINEZ PHARR - Baldemar P. Martinez, 83, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Martinez was born in San Benito on December 14, 1934 to Petra Perez Martinez and Quirino Martinez. He grew up in Alamo and lived his married life in Pharr. Baldemar was manager for Coastal Marts, Inc. and WIC Stores,...

Mar 24, 2018

Lenora Acosta Pinalez went to be with the Lord, Saturday March 24th at 11:35 p.m. Born June 26th, 1946 in Hanau, Germany, she arrived in the United States with her parents Angelberto & Anneliese Acosta in 1948. She was the dear wife of Ignacio Pinalez Jr. and beloved mother to Barbara Ann Vega (1968 -2007), Anna Maria Pinalez and Ignacio...

Mar 24, 2018

ANITA SANCHEZ ALAMO – Anita Sanchez, 80, died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at her residence in Alamo. Anita R. Sanchez, considered the Matriarch of her family by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren passed through the veil peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home in Alamo TX. Anita was born on February 21, 1938 in Dilley TX to Mr....

Mar 20, 2018

MARIA ENRIQUETA CANCHE VASQUEZ McALLEN – Maria “Keta” Vasquez, 79, died peacefully March 20, 2018, at her residence in McAllen after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Alamo, Keta was a 1957 graduate of PSJA High School. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s from Pan American University. She later earned her Doctorate in Early childhood from The University of...

Mar 20, 2018

JULIAN RODRIGUEZ SAN JUAN - Julian Rodriguez, 48, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is survived by his wife, Marivel Salinas Rodriguez; his son, Ivan Julian Rodriguez; five grandchildren; his parents, Juan and Socorro Rodriguez; two brothers; and six sisters; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m.,...

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 17, 2018

Jessica Vivanco, 36, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at her residence in Edinburg. Jessica is survived by her partner, Quentin DeVol Cornelius of McAllen; a son, Jeremiah Devron of Edinburg; her parents, Sulema (Gus) Gonzalez of San Juan, Luis (Antonia) Vivanco of California; five sisters, Amy (Roel Rios) Vivanco, Melissa Morales, both of Edinburg, Yolanda Nevares, Cathrine Vivanco, and...

Mar 16, 2018

Patricia McGuire Strong Patricia “Pat” Marion McGuire, a resident of Edinburg, Texas for over 40 years, was born on October 30, 1933 in Camargo, Oklahoma, a small farming and ranching community near the Oklahoma panhandle. She was an excellent student with many friends, active in 4-H, and played on her high school basketball team. She died March 16, 2018 in...

Mar 15, 2018

HIGINIA R. PACHECO It is with great sadness that the family of Higinia R. Pacheco announces her passing. SAN JUAN – Higinia R. Pacheco, 85, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mrs. Pacheco was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. Higinia was a lovely wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

Mar 13, 2018

Librada Ramirez Galvan, 92, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, our beautiful mother went home and is now rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and Savior. She was a lifelong resident of Edinburg. She leaves us with a legacy of selflessness, generosity and thoughtfulness that was nothing short of God’s commandment to love one another. She leaves a beautiful path...

Mar 12, 2018

Guillermina “Mina” Cavazos Morin of San Juan, TX passed away in Austin, TX on Monday, March 12, 2018 of heart failure. She was 89. She was born in Pierce, Texas but her family moved shortly after to Mexico to escape the financial turmoil of the Great Depression. Her mother, Concepcion, passed away when Mina was a small girl, and Mina...

Mar 12, 2018

JUAN ESCOBEDO SALINAS ALAMO - Juan Escobedo Salinas, age 51, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, in George West, TX. He was born April 27, 1966, in McAllen, TX, to Raul and Fermina Salinas of Alamo, TX. Juan truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; talking with friends, family, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived...

Mar 11, 2018

TOMASA FLORES NAVARRO PHARR – Tomasa Flores Navarro, 91, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in McAllen. Born in Karnes City, TX, Ms. Navarro had lived in Pharr most of her life. A celebration of 91 years of life. Tomasa was a loving mother and grandmother to many. She dedicated her life to her family and...

Mar 9, 2018

ANITA ABITUA SAN JUAN – Anita Abitua, 87, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, she had lived there all of her life and was a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a sister, Maria Luisa Puente; and a brother, Eduardo Abitua. Anita is...

Mar 9, 2018

OFELIA PECINA EDINBURG – Ofelia Pecina, 80, went home to our Lord Friday, March 9, 2018, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. She was born in and lived in Edinburg all of her life. Ofelia was known for her big hearty laugh, fabulous cooking, and her selflessness, always helping others. Her grandchildren, Mara and Miran, were her PRIDE and...

Mar 4, 2018

VIRGINIA Q. BRAVO SAN JUAN – Virginia Q. Bravo, 93, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Donna, she had lived in San Juan for most of her life and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Mrs. Bravo was owner and operator of Bravo’s Flower Shop in San Juan. She is preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2018

RUBEN OCANAS ALAMO – Ruben Ocanas, 80, died Friday, March 2, 2018, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Virginia Ocanas; three brothers, Abel, Daniel, Elias Ocanas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ocanas is survived by his wife, Alma Gloria Ocanas of Alamo; six children, Brenda (Tony) Palacio of Milliken, CO,...

Mar 1, 2018

EDWARD RAMIREZ SAN JUAN - Edward Ramirez, 77, passed away very peacefully at his home in San Juan, on March 1st. It was his passion for loud and hot motorcycles that captured the attention and the eyes of a beautiful young Alamo girl, whom he later married. So Happy Together for 57 years, Edward and Cory lived the greatest Love...

Feb 28, 2018

ARCELIA R. QUESADA ALAMO- Arcelia R. Quesada, 68, went home to our Lord Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in San Juan, she lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. Her pride and joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Quesada enjoyed playing chalupa any day...

Feb 28, 2018

AURORA S. PENA EDINBURG – Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Aurora S. Pena, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born on April 15, 1930, in Garciasville, TX to Melquiades and Beatriz (Guerra) Silva, but lived in Edinburg most of her life. Mrs. Pena is survived by...