Obituaries

Jan 13, 2017

SANTIAGA SANCHEZ LUNA SAN JUAN – Santiaga Sanchez Luna, 88, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 13, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Santiaga was born May 1, 1928 in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She was a devoted loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. She will always be a constant and a source of strength to...

Jan 11, 2017

Jan 10, 2017

Teodoro De La Rosa, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg to reunite with his beloved wife and family. Born in Pharr, Mr. De La Rosa had lived in San Juan most of his life. He was a proud WWII Veteran and Cursillista. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68...

Jan 9, 2017

DAVID ANTHONY “TITO” REYNA, JR. EDINBURG - David Anthony Reyna, Jr., born, September 18, 1953, in St Charles, Illinois went to the Lord on January 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife, May Reyna, his daughters Yvette (Gerald) Obregon, Cristal Reyna and his son David A. Reyna III, all of Edinburg, and his two grandchildren, Brianna and Brandon Obregon....

Jan 9, 2017

EDINBURG – Arnulfo Reyna, 48, died January 9, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Arnulfo was born in Rancho San Jose, Tamps., Mexico, but lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is survived by his wife, Elvira Reyna; children, Alberto Castillo, Noe (Lupita) Castillo, Jose (Juile) Castillo, Tomasita Reyna, Arnulfo (Abigail) Reyna, Jr.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren;...

Jan 8, 2017

LIONEL ALVA McAllen – Lionel Alva, 82, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Weimar, TX, Lionel was a musician for over 70 years. Throughout his career, he played with many bands and was band leader of “Flamingo’s Combo”, “Son Tropical de Lionel Alva” and “Orquesta de Lionel Alva”, to name a few. In his later...

Jan 8, 2017

ADELINA RAMIREZ SALINAS EDINBURG – Adelina Ramirez Salinas, 75, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Salinas was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was employed by Edinburg CISD and retired after 30 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacinto and...

Jan 7, 2017

PHARR – Teresa Hernandez Villa, 92, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Harlingen, she had lived in Pharr all of her life and she was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Natalio and Jovita Hernandez; a son, Ramiro Salas; three brothers, Isidro Hernandez,...

Jan 7, 2017

PAULINE MARTINEZ PHARR – Pauline Martinez, 51, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Pauline had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Severo De Leon, Jr.; her parents, Francisco and Mercedes Martinez; and a brother, Esteban Martinez. Pauline is survived by a son, Cochey Lee...

Jan 6, 2017

ALAMO – Adolfo Ibarra, 58, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Alamo for 14 years and was previously of Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Emilio Ibarra; and two sisters, Cristina Ibarra and Olga Ibarra. Adolfo is survived by his wife, Maria J. Ibarra; seven children,...

Jan 6, 2017

RAMON “MONIE” GOMEZ MCALLEN – Ramon “Monie” Gomez, 33, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Nampa, Idaho, he resided in the San Juan / McAllen area most of his life. Ramon was a graduate of PSJA High School and attended South Texas College. He was preceded in death by a brother, Noe...

Jan 5, 2017

Jan 4, 2017

ALFREDO HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN – Alfredo Hernandez, 81, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Hernandez of San Juan; six children, Maria (Leticia) Guerra of Michigan, San Juanita (Oscar) Salinas of Dallas, Elisa Guerra of San Juan, Tomas (Oralia Martinez) Guerra of Pharr, Marisol Hernandez and Vanesa (Jose...

Jan 2, 2017

ELISA FLORES GIL EDINBURG, TEXAS – Elisa Flores Gil, 86, of Edinburg, TX, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Pedro Gil, Sr., and son, David Gil. Elisa is survived by her children: Sylvia Alba, Pedro (Nora) Gil, Jr., Irma (Walter) Jones, Baldemar (Shaio) Gil, Diana Leal,...

Jan 2, 2017

GUADALUPE “LUPITA” MARTINEZ PHARR – Guadalupe “Lupita” Martinez, 90, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mrs. Martinez was born in San Juan and had lived there most of her life, until she moved to Pharr in 2002. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Lupita was a communion minister...

Jan 1, 2017

Dec 31, 2016

Dec 29, 2016

GILBERTO RAMIREZ SAN J UAN – Gilberto Ramirez, 83, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melida Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez is survived by five children, Gilberto Eloy Ramirez of San Juan, Glendy Ogletree of McAllen, Margil Ponce (Bilma) Ramirez, Leroy Ramirez, Gilberto Ramirez, III, all of San...

Dec 29, 2016

MCALLEN – Diana Jayne Garza, 57, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Amarillo, TX, Mrs. Garza had lived in McAllen most of her life. Diana was very family oriented and enjoyed celebrating holidays with her family. She loved unconditionally and fought her battle with God on her side. She is survived by her husband,...

Dec 29, 2016

LUCIANA DOMINGUEZ PHARR – Luciana Dominguez, 91, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Legends Healthcare in McAllen. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, Mrs. Dominguez had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Dominguez; and a daughter, Estela Venegas. Luciana is survived by seven...