Obituaries

Jun 30, 2017

Jun 29, 2017

Dominga A. Mendez, 88, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Mendez, Sr.; parents, Gavino and Escolastica Alvarado. Dominga is survived by her seven children, Maria de Rosario ( Elias C.) Ybarra of Houston, Enemencia (+James) Ward of Burmingham, AL, Josefina (Victor) Guzman, Jose R. Mendez both of Edinburg, Daniel (Bertha)...

Jun 28, 2017

EDINBURG – Orfelinda Gonzalez, 70, passed away at her residence in Edinburg, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Catalina Longoria; three sisters, Ludivina Cruz, Rosa Imelda Longoria, Catalina Longoria; two brothers, Gilbert Longoria, Baltazar Longoria. Orfelinda is survived by her husband, Jesus M. Gonzalez; three daughters, Maggie (Eddie) Salinas, Elva (Rudy Ochoa)...

Jun 24, 2017

Marcela De La Rosa, 83, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo De La Rosa. Marcela is survived by four sons, Eligio De La Rosa, Arnulfo (Yolanda) De La Rosa, Elizondo De La Rosa and Carlos De La Rosa; three daughters, Anita (Jorge Armando) Lopez, Christina (Roberto) Lozano, Sylvia...

Jun 23, 2017

JAVIER BERNAL RIVERA ALAMO - Javier Bernal Rivera, 66, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Rivera had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Tomasa Rivera. Javier is survived by his wife, Rosemary Rivera; 3 children, Sandro (Estrella)...

Jun 22, 2017

Jun 22, 2017

MARCOS C. RODRIGUEZ PHARR – Marcos C. Rodriguez, 98, went home to our Lord Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Alfredo Gonzalez State Veterans Home in McAllen. Marcos was born in Pharr and lived there all of his life. He was an active member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church and served in the US Navy during World War II. He...

Jun 21, 2017

MANUELA E. FARIAS EDINBURG – Manuela E. Farias, 87, went home to our Lord Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, she lived in San Carlos most of her life. Mrs. Farias was a Eucharistic Minister of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos and also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church...

Jun 20, 2017

Jun 20, 2017

PHARR- Maria “Lile” Rodriguez, 86, went home to our Lord Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at San Juan Nursing Home. Lile is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 yrs. who departed to heaven one year and a half ago. This Tuesday, Lile reunited with her love for eternity; together with their son, Rodrigo Rodriguez; two infant daughters, Elva...

Jun 20, 2017

FLOYD MOSS EDINBURG – Another loss of a WWII Veteran, Floyd Moss, 91, passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. All Veterans and community are welcomed to pay their final respects. Born and raised in Richmond, MO, Floyd lived in Los Angeles, CA for many years and had lived in Edinburg his remaining years. A veteran of...

Jun 18, 2017

EDINBURG – Christopher James Reyes, 30, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife Brenda Reyes; two sons, Elijah Christopher Reyes and Noah Damian Reyes; two daughters, Ariel Monique Reyes and Amber Marie Reyes; his parents, Eldo and Noreen Reyes; four siblings, Eldo Steven (Renee) Reyes, Kassaundra Ashley (Rolando Dela...

Jun 17, 2017

Santos E. Salinas, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg after a long and fruitful life. Santos was born on June 14, 1926. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adelaido B. Salinas; four daughters; and one son. Santos is survived by six daughters; three sons; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Visitation...

Jun 15, 2017

EDINBURG - On Thursday, June 15th, 2017, Erasmo Salinas, Sr, entered eternal rest in the kingdom of our Heavenly Father. He was surrounded lovingly by family who never left his bedside. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Nicolasa Torres-Salinas, father Higinio Salinas, son Erasmo Salinas, Jr; sisters Maria Ponce, Cecelia Quijas; brothers Margarito, Gavino, Baltazar and Jose Salinas....

Jun 12, 2017

EDINBURG- Pedro Flores, 64, went home to our Lord Monday, June 12, 2017, at Doctors Hospital in Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg and retired, he was a 30 year resident of Joliet, IL. Pedro was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and BBQ’s with family and friends. He was...

Jun 11, 2017

Jo Ann Bair, 83, passed away on June 11, 2017, at Waterford Gardens Senior Living in Mission. She was born on July 2, 1933 in Chillicothe, TX to Francis L. and Edna Butler Elliott. Jo Ann grew up in Fort Worth, TX. She moved to McAllen in 1956, where she met and married Howard Bair in 1958. Jo Ann enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Jun 6, 2017

Denyse Jessica McDonald, 40, is the youngest daughter of Severo Jr. & María Elena (Santillán) McDonald of Sachse, TX (formally of Pharr). She was born on Friday, August 6, 1976. Denyse leaves behind the reasons for her courageous and hard-fought battles, her beautiful 10-year-old daughter, Lauren Isabel Soto, and her handsome 8-year-old son, Matthew Gabriel Soto of Edinburg. The love...

Jun 5, 2017

Lucia Saldaña Palacios Lucia Saldaña Palacios, longtime resident of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 25, 1926 in Kyle, Texas, Lucia was the matriarch of the Palacios family. She met her husband, Nicolas Palacios, Sr., while working in a cotton field, and Nicolas fell in love...