Obituaries

Jul 21, 2017

William T. Burch, 93, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at his residence on South McColl in Edinburg. Born in Fletcher, Oklahoma to William and Nora, he moved to Edinburg from California after World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy, seeing action in the Pacific. After serving...

Jul 21, 2017

EDINBURG – Angelita Perez Rendon, 90, died Friday July 21, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born and raised in Falfurrias, she met the love of her life and then moved to Edinburg. She was a woman of great faith and a prayer warrior for all of her family. She was a kind, giving soul who sacrificed everything...

Jul 20, 2017

MARCELA PEREZ EDINBURG – Marcela Perez, 79, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Marcela had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luz and Guadalupe Perez. Marcela is survived by five children, Santiago (Elizabeth) Perez of Edinburg, Luz (Cindy) Perez of San Antonio, TX, Isabel...

Jul 16, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

CELIA P. VALE EDINBURG – Celia P. Vale, 90, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Celia was born in Delmita, Texas and lived most of her life in Edinburg. She was the mother of six children. Her most important role was being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love of family is...

Jul 13, 2017

Criselda F. Serna, 82, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at her residence in San Juan. PHARR - Criselda was born in Pharr and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Refugia Serna; four sisters; and two brothers. Ms. Serna is survived by her four nieces, Marylou (Abel) Medrano of San Juan,...

Jul 13, 2017

DAN WEBB LAYNE EDINBURG – Dan Webb Layne, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Dan was born on December 25, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana or Dr.’s Lloyd E. and Florence Webb Layne. Dan moved to the valley in 1934 where the family resided in Mission, Texas. After one...

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

ALAMO - Anna Garcia, 52, went home to our Lord Monday, July 10, 2017, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She was born in Miami, FL and lived in Alamo most of her life. Anna was loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a vibrant person, who loved to dance, listen to music all day, make jewelry and...

Jul 8, 2017

Jul 8, 2017

EDINBURG – Rodolfo Valentino “Tino” Benavidez, 83, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Robstown, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Benavidez was a great and loving husband, father and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcelo and Felipa...

Jul 7, 2017

ALAMO - Mary A. Quintero, 84, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, she lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. Mrs. Quintero is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Quintero of Alamo; three daughters and their husbands, Linda & Charles Roybal of New Mexico,...

Jul 7, 2017

DORIA E. VASQUEZ McALLEN – Doria E. Vasquez, 57, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at University Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Born and raised in Edinburg, Texas, Doria was a proud “Bobcat” and stayed true to “Bobcat Pride” until the end. She was fortunate to travel and live in many places, yet always found her way home to the...

Jul 7, 2017

EDINBURG – Filiberto Carrillo, 88, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 7, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Carrillo had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Eva Cavazos; and his first wife, Paula Meza Carrillo. Mr. Carrillo is survived by his wife, Maria Lucia...

Jul 5, 2017

Jul 5, 2017

ALAMO – Grace Laraine Willison, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, William J. Sr. and Nell Wyrick; a brother, Willis Wyrick; two sisters, Wineford Wyrick, Wanda Taylor. Laraine was known for being the most sweetest and loving person you ever met. She became “Mom”...

Jul 5, 2017

Pharr - Joyce “Josie” Villarreal, 72, entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Josie was employed with the PSJA Tax Office for over 20 years until she retired to spend time with her loving husband and family. She was well known by all as a caring, outgoing woman who could put...

Jul 5, 2017

CASEY JAMES HAMILTON MCALLEN - Casey James Hamilton was born on July 13, 1970 in Lafayette, LA to a beautiful Creole pair, Percy James and Yola Mae Hamilton of Lafayette, LA. Casey was a big brother to Chastity Marie and Margo Ann Hamilton of Lafayette, LA. He married the love of his life, Monica Martinez Hamilton (Mona) originally of Edinburg,...

Jul 4, 2017

MARGARITA MUNOZ SAN JUAN – Margarita Munoz, 88, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at her residence in San Juan. Born in D’Hanis, Texas, she had lived in San Juan for 22 years and was formerly of Las Milpas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Servando Munoz; a daughter, Irma Munoz; and a son, Roberto Munoz. Mrs. Munoz is...

Jul 4, 2017

Rosa Yolanda Ruiz, 64, went home to be with our Lord, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Lorenza Ocañas. Rosa is survived by two sons, Francisco (Sandra) Luevano, Christopher Ruiz both of Edinburg; three daughters, Yolanda (Nelson Miles) Acuña of McAllen, Sandy Alonzo, Yolanda Elizabeth...