Obituaries

Mar 2, 2017

ELIDA CAVAZOS ALVARADO EDINBURG – Elida Cavazos Alvarado, 83, went home to our Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Alvarado was born in Edinburg, where she built a full and joyful life with her husband, Marin L. Alvarado, Sr. and their six children: Jaime (Carla) Alvarado of North Richland Hills, Sonia (James) Finley of McAllen,...

Mar 2, 2017

MARGARITA CASTILLO SAN JUAN – Margarita Castillo, 81, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Nuevo Leon, MX, Mrs. Castillo had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Senon Hinojosa and Maria Basaldua; and two siblings, Oscar Basaldua and Martha Castillo. Margarita is survived by four...

Mar 2, 2017

EDINBURG – Concepcion Rodriguez, 96, died March 2, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro V. Rodriguez; four children, Margarita Rodriguez, Alicia R. Chapa, Jorge Rodriguez and Janie R. Garza. Concepcion is survived by three daughters, Yolanda R. (Juan) Garza, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Connie R. (Ricardo) Hernandez; 13 grandchildren, Alejandro, Lisa, Victoria,...

Mar 1, 2017

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-29 Dora L. Ramirez, 84, entered into eternal rest at her home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Dora grew up and attended schools in Pharr, Texas. She had...

Feb 28, 2017

Feb 27, 2017

ARNOLD DE LA ROSA ALAMO- Arnold De La Rosa, 48, went home to our Lord, Monday, February 27, 2017. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, Mr. De La Rosa had lived in Alamo, most of his life. He was a loving and caring father and friend, who enjoyed playing all sports and volunteering in the Boys and Girls Clubs coaching softball,...

Feb 27, 2017

Ernestina Egly Vecchio, 79, died Monday, February 27, 2017, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Pharr, she had lived there all of her life and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Vecchio; her mother, Maria Garza Rodriguez; her father, Benny Egly; a sister in law, Maria Lira; and...

Feb 27, 2017

Esperanza Diaz, 86, died Monday, February 27, 2017, at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ponciano Diaz; four children, Alfonso Diaz, Hector Diaz, Yolanda Diaz and Esperanzita Diaz. Mrs. Diaz is survived by a son, Jose Jaime Diaz of Alamo; four daughters, Lupita Diaz, Gloria Diaz both of Alamo, Ana (Ramon) Yanez of...

Feb 26, 2017

CATALINA HINOJOSA PHARR – Catalina Hinojosa, 92, died Sunday, February 26, 2017, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in San Javier, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. Catalina is remembered for her strong faith in God and the love and kindness she imparted on her family and many children she cared for during the...

Feb 25, 2017

Ricco Diaman Delgado McAllen – Ricco Diaman Delgado, 32, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Born in McAllen, he had lived there all his life. Ricco graduated from Nikki Rowe High School in 2003 and from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas with a BA in 2009. He then attended law school at Texas Southern University in Houston...

Feb 22, 2017

ALVARO ALVARADO EDINBURG – Alvaro Alvarado, 55, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in Weslaco, Mr. Alvarado had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Alvaro had a love and passion for playing music and will always be remembered for that. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Julia Alvarado; and a brother,...

Feb 17, 2017

JANIE R. GARZA MCALLEN – Janie R. Garza, 57, died Friday, February 17, 2017, at her residence in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her father, Alejandro Rodriguez; and two siblings, Alicia R. Chapa and Jorge Rodriguez. Janie is survived by a daughter, Erika Enereda Garza of Edinburg; a son, Roberto Xavier Garza of Dallas; her mother, Concepcion Rodriguez...

Feb 16, 2017

EDUARDO REYES ALAMO – Eduardo “Papa Bear” Reyes, 60, died Thursday, February 16, 2017. Born in Alamo, he had lived there most of his life and was a member of The Family Church in Weslaco. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Angelita Reyes. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Ida Reyes; four daughters, Angel Mendoza,...

Feb 16, 2017

KASSANDRA LEEANN GARZA DONNA – Kassandra LeeAnn Garza, 22, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Kassandra had lived in Donna all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Andres and Belia Garza; maternal grandparents, Josefina and...

Feb 15, 2017

JUAN LUERA GARCES EDINBURG- Juan Luera Garces, 75, went home to our Lord Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at his residence in Edinburg, Juan was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed the country living, hunting and working on his ranch; Moreover, Juan took delight in taking his grandchildren and neighbors children to perambulate in a small tractor around the...

Feb 13, 2017

DELMITA – Otila G. Pena, 95, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugenio Pena, Jr.; a son, Alfredo Pena; and a grandson, Robert Pena, Jr. Otila was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She lived a simple life, was humble and a...

Feb 12, 2017

McAllen - Gloria Alicia Macias 70, a lifetime resident of McAllen Tx. passed peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017, surrounded by her family at the Amara Hospice in Edinburg, Tx. Survived by her husband, Margarito Macias of 50 yrs. and children, Edward Macias, Cynthia Macias, son-in-law, Antonio Olivarez III & Elizabeth Macias; grandchildren, Marco Antonio Macias, Miguel Aaron Macias, Mathew...

Feb 10, 2017

ALAMO – Julia Olivarez, 94, died peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence in Alamo on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Olivarez had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Olivarez, Sr.; a son, Rene...

Feb 10, 2017

Feb 10, 2017

JOSE CONCEPCION "CONCE" GONZALEZ MCALLEN- Jose Concepcion “Conce” Gonzalez, 86, died Friday, February 10, 2017, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Concepcion was born in McAllen and lived there all of his life. Mr. Gonzalez served as a member of the Board of Trustees for La Piedad Cemetery. He was a teacher at McAllen ISD for 34 years and also served as...