Obituaries

Dec 17, 2016

JUAN A. RIOS EDINBURG – Juan A. Rios 94, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Dr. Coss, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lived in Edinburg most of his life. Juan is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Cristina Rios; his parents, Jose Maria Rios and Tomasa Alaniz; 12 siblings. Mr. Rios is...

Dec 17, 2016

EDUARDO YANEZ DONNA – Eduardo Yanez, 66, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Rancho El Saliseno M., Matamoros, Mexico, he lived in Donna for 15 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Berta Yanez; three brothers, Everardo Yanez, Emilio Yanez and Ernesto Yanez; two sisters, Elvia Yanez and Elvira Yanez....

Dec 12, 2016

FATHER TOMAS MATEOS SAN JUAN - Fr. Tomás, after faithfully serving God for 71 years as an ordained Roman Catholic priest, died on December 12, 2016 at the Diocesan Priest’s Retirement Home. He was 96 years old. He was born October 31, 1920 to Samuel Mateos and Adela Sanchez in Sepulcro-Hilario (Salamanca), Spain. Fr. was ordained for service to the...

Dec 12, 2016

JOSE CASTANEDA EDINBURG – Jose Castaneda, 72, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Castaneda had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a great husband, father and a wonderful grandfather. Mr. Castaneda was a Mission firefighter and proudly served the United States Navy. Mr. Castaneda is survived by his wife,...

Dec 10, 2016

PORFIRIA L. GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Porfiria L. Gonzalez, 87, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born in Brady, Texas, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by three children, Ruben (Leticia) Gonzalez, Mary Lisa Gonzalez, both of Edinburg, Irene Gonzalez of Odessa; four grandchildren; one...

Dec 7, 2016

RICARDO C. GARZA PHARR – Ricardo C. Garza, 60, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Raul Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife of 37 years, San Juanita Garza of Pharr; two children, Ricardo (Diana) Garza, Jr. of Covington, Kentucky, Raul (Ruby Lopez) Garza...

Dec 7, 2016

Howard Harold Royder, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Royder had lived there all of his life. Howard was also a US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace Royder and Leona Sustr. Mr. Royder is survived by four daughters, Edna Mendez of Round Rock, Stephanie...

Dec 4, 2016

MARIA E. MENDEZ PROGRESO, TX – Maria E. Mendez, 66, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, in Odessa, TX. Born in Progreso, TX, Ms. Mendez had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Guadalupe Mendez. Ms. Mendez is survived by a son, Michael Mendez of Edinburg; two grandsons, Michael Mendez and Dillon...

Dec 4, 2016

EDINBURG - Sylvia Ch. Gomez, our beloved mother, 85 yrs old, residing in Edinburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2016, to join her loving husband of 61 years. By her side were her children and family. Sylvia, daughter of Manuel and Estela Chaveznava was born on Oct. 21st, 1931 in Monterey, N.L., Mexico. She was...

Dec 3, 2016

Dec 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Hewlett Francis de Freitas, 88, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Helena Victoria Brown de Freitas; his parents, Oliver Francis (Dalton) and Rachel (Ada) Lambert de Freitas. Hewlett is survived by five children, Zellis Irisdeane deFreitas Adjibi, Winston Elloy Davidson de Freitas, Harold Anderson de Freitas,...

Dec 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Hewlett Francis de Freitas, 88, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Helena Victoria Brown de Freitas; his parents, Oliver Francis (Dalton) and Rachel (Ada) Lambert de Freitas. Hewlett is survived by five children, Zellis Irisdeane deFreitas Adjibi, Winston Elloy Davidson de Freitas, Harold Anderson de Freitas,...

Dec 2, 2016

EDINBURG – Hewlett Francis de Freitas, 88, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Helena Victoria Brown de Freitas; his parents, Oliver Francis (Dalton) and Rachel (Ada) Lambert de Freitas. Hewlett is survived by five children, Zellis Irisdeane deFreitas Adjibi, Winston Elloy Davidson de Freitas, Harold Anderson de Freitas,...

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Nov 26, 2016

ANGELITA N. REYES ALAMO – Angelita N. Reyes, 85, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Reyes had lived there all of her life and was a member of Iglesia Gethsemani. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Reyes Sr.; a grandson, Jacob Lee Reyes; and her parents, Isaias and Antonia...

Nov 26, 2016

RAUL DELFINO CABRERA ALAMO – Raul Delfino Cabrera, 69, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Edinburg. Born in Mexico City, Mr. Cabrera lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a brave man and, after becoming ill he fought until the end. Mr. Cabrera was a very positive man who would always have a warm smile on his face...

Nov 26, 2016

RENE OLIVAREZ ALAMO – Rene Olivarez, 70, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Olivarez served as an usher at Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine in San Juan. He is preceded in death by a son, Rene “Randy” Olivarez...

Nov 23, 2016

Florestela Ciccarello Pharr– Florestela Ciccarello, 83, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in China, N.L., MX, Florestela lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ciccarello; her parents, Mauricio and Dolores Chapa. Mrs. Ciccarello is survived by a son, Mauricio Ciccarello of Pharr; five siblings, Benito (Mari)...