Obituaries

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...

Sep 29, 2017

PHARR – Juan A. Hinojosa, 82, entered eternal rest Friday, September 29, 2017, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Las Anacuas, TX, Mr. Hinojosa had lived in Pharr most of his life and was formerly of San Pedro, TX. He was a hardworking man and led by example for his children. He will be dearly missed by his...

Sep 26, 2017

EDINBURG- Arnulfo “Nufo” Lozano, 52, went home to our Lord Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born in Edinburg, he lived there most of his life. Nufo enjoyed spending quality time with his family and he enjoyed fishing. Mr. Lozano was a hardworking man with a heart of gold. His smile and charisma will be greatly missed by his family and friends....

Sep 26, 2017

SAN JUAN – Gabriel Lopez, 25, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Francisco Lopez Jr.; and his maternal grandfather, Paulo Salgado. Gabriel is survived by his parents, Francisco Jr. and Maria Lopez; siblings, Francisco Jehu (Beatriz) Lopez, Janet (Luis Garza) Lopez, Selena Lizzet Lopez, Daisy Jailene (Omar Ramirez) Lopez; maternal...

Sep 25, 2017

LUIS SERVANDO DE LEON, JR. SAN JUAN – Luis Servando De Leon Jr., 42, died Monday, September 25, 2017 in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ricardo and Florencia Barrera, Lorenza Mireles; a cousin, Manuel Rivera; the mother of his children, Amanda Vera. Luis is survived by his five children, Isabella Marie, Abcde Rose, Isaac Anthony,...

Sep 25, 2017

SAN CARLOS/EDINBURG - Mateo Moreno, 83, went home to our Lord Monday, September 25, 2017, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in San Carlos, he lived there all of his life. Mateo was a lifetime member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos and a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He was employed...

Sep 25, 2017

PHARR – Josefina Smith Rojas, 92, a long-time resident of Pharr, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 25, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Rojas Jr.; her parents, Hijinio and Antonia Smith; a son, Jose Maria Pena Jr.; sisters, Maria Reyes, Hortencia Hernandez, Delia Smith, Lillie Smith; and a brother,...

Sep 24, 2017

EDCOUCH - Jimmy Jackson, 82, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Pax Villa Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. Born in Kilgore, Texas, Mr. Jackson had lived in Edinburg most of his life and spent the last 10 years in the Delta Area. He was a member of Lyford Baptist Church and the owner of J and J Electric. He...