Obituaries

Apr 11, 2017

Ruben "Torino" Rivera, 47, went home to our Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his residence in Edcouch. Born in Elgin, IL, he had lived most of his life in Pharr. Torino was known as the "bandit" in his black camaro. Mr. Rivera's pride and joy were his children. He was a loving father and a great friend. Torino will...

Apr 10, 2017

BLANCA ESTELA MENDEZ WESLACO – Blanca Estela Mendez, 53, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at her residence in Weslaco. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ms. Mendez had lived in Weslaco most of her life. She is survived by six children, Anna Delia Mendez, Jose Antonio Mendez, Aissa Marie Mendez, Felix Rodriguez Jr., Nadia Lynn Garcia, Jorge Omar Ibarra; 21...

Apr 10, 2017

LA BLANCA – Amado Moreno, 88, fell asleep peacefully in death on April 10, 2017 at his residence in La Blanca. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Donna, TX and was happily married to Margarita Moreno, his beloved wife of 62 years. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria M. Sparks; his parents, Candelario and Hijinia...

Apr 8, 2017

REBECCA MOLINA EDINBURG – Rebecca Molina, 73, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Rebecca graduated from the University of Texas Pan American with master’s degree and worked for the ECISD as an educator and curriculum assistant before she retired. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Juanita Rosas; and a daughter, Ruth Denise...

Apr 8, 2017

OCTAVIA G. “TAVITA” PONS MISSION-Octavia G. “Tavita” Pons, 86, went home to our Lord Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Seasons Hospice Naperville Inpatient Center in Illinois. Born in Mercedes, she lived in Mission most of her life. Octavia enjoyed socializing and meeting people. Those who met her knew they had a lifetime friend. Her devotional faith and discipline helped her...

Apr 7, 2017

REYNALDO “REY” RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Reynaldo “Rey” Rodriguez, 63, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Rodriguez was born on December 23, 1953 in Ennis, TX. Rey enjoyed spending time with his family barbecuing, as well as watching movies and wrestling. He was always the attention getter of the crowd, and enjoyed joking with...

Apr 7, 2017

ELOISA SERRANO ALAMO – Eloisa Serrano, 60, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Carmen Nava; and a brother-in-law, Alfredo Serrano. Mrs. Serrano is survived by her husband, Miguel Serrano...

Apr 6, 2017

EDGAR GIOVANNI CANTU EDINBURG – Edgar Giovanni Cantu, 17, gained his Angel Wings Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his paternal step-grandfather, Romualdo Fraire; and his baby cousin, Jaiden DeLeon. Edgar Giovanni is survived by his mother, Diana Solis (Romualdo) Fraire, Jr. of Edinburg; his father, Jose Edgar (Johana) Cantu of...

Apr 6, 2017

Apr 6, 2017

ARACELI C. GARZA PHARR – Araceli C. Garza, 54, died April 6, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Hospital in Edinburg. Araceli was born in Raymondville, and lived in Pharr most of her life. She was a dedicated educator at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary for 18 years. Throughout her years as an educator she was an outstanding elementary teacher and secondary mother...

Apr 6, 2017

MARIA DE JESUS DE LEON SAN JUAN – Maria De Jesus De Leon, 80, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, she had lived in San Juan since 1956 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Israel De Leon; two brothers, Erasmo Cantu,...

Apr 5, 2017

RICARDO “RICKY” RODEA SAN JUAN – Ricardo “Ricky” Rodea, 57, went home to our Lord Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Ricky was a loving, giving person who was always willing to help, and always...

Apr 5, 2017

MCALLEN - Felix Rodriguez died April 5, 2017, at the age of 75. He died peacefully in his sleep at Amara Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Felix was born May 2, 1941 in McAllen, Tx. to Hector M. (ChiChi) Rodriguez and Ruperta Santoya Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruperta; his father Hector; step-mother, Julia P....

Apr 3, 2017

EDINBURG – Sabina Operaña De Guzman, 91, died April 3, 2017, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Dagupan City, Phillipines, Sabina lived in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio De Guzman. Sabina is survived by her six children; Leticia G. (Domingo) Berida, Arminda G. (Enrico) Manalang, Ma Teresa G. (Vedasto) Agas, all of...

Apr 3, 2017

EDINBURG – Maria Magdalena “Nena” Guajardo, 71, died Monday, April 3, 2017, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Comales, Tamaulipas, Mrs. Guajardo had lived in Edinburg since 1989 and was formerly of McAllen. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacinto Sanchez and Maria...

Apr 2, 2017

Mara Yvette Maravilla, 26, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McAllen, Mara had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ramiro and Enriqueta Longoria Mara is survived by her parents, Raul and Evelia Maravilla; a brother, Juan Raul (Vanessa) Maravilla, all of...

Apr 2, 2017

EDMUNDO BOCANEGRA SAN JUAN – Edmundo Bocanegra, 92, died peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2017, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Alicia Bocanegra Sanchez; second wife, Apolonia Bocanegra Vela; a son, Ramiro Bocanegra; two sisters, Estefana Bocanegra and Enriqueta Bocanegra; and a brother, Meliton Bocanegra. Mr. Bocanegra is survived by five children,...

Mar 31, 2017

Mar 31, 2017

FRANCISCO REYES ALAMO - Francisco Reyes, 80, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by a son, Rene Reyes; and a grandson, Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Eladia Reyes; five children, Rebecca (Juan Diego) Rodriguez, Rosa Reyes, Juan F. (Rosario) Reyes, Estela (Roy) Prado, Ruben...

Mar 31, 2017

ENRIQUE ZAMORA LINN/SAN MANUEL - Enrique Zamora, 91, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1925 at El Rucio Ranch in San Manuel, Texas. Mr. Zamora was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who served in Japan for two years. Upon honorable discharge, he came home to work on the family ranch which...