Obituaries

Feb 9, 2017

ROSENDO DE LEON, JR. SAN JUAN - Rosendo De Leon, Jr., 61, died Thursday, February 9, 2017, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father, Rosendo De Leon. Mr. De Leon is survived by his wife, Maria Julieta De Leon of San Juan; four children, Ronald E. (Iris) De Leon, Rita E. (Jason) Jones,...

Feb 8, 2017

EDINBURG – Ricardo Canales, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rogelio and Consuelo Canales. Ricardo is survived by his eight siblings, Linda (Arturo) Menchaca of McAllen, Eve (Raul) Pena, Sandra Canales, Homer Canales, Rogelio (+Pauline) Canales, Jr. and Albert Canales all of Edinburg; numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Feb 8, 2017

RUTH E. MURTAUGH MCALLEN – Ruth E. Murtaugh, 94, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at The Gardens at Brook Ridge in Pharr. Born in London, England, Ruth came to the US as a war bride after the war in which her first two husbands were killed. She served in The Women’s Royal Air Force during World War II. Ruth is...

Feb 7, 2017

WESLACO - Louis F. Hoehle, 88, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his residence in Weslaco. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie V. Hoehle; his parents, Louis and Myrtle Hoehle; and three sisters, Viola Westerhaus, Ruth Waring and Dorothy Hoehle. Louis is survived by two daughters, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Herris of Weslaco and Linda (Charles) Fishel of Alamo;...

Feb 7, 2017

MAX R. MERRILL EDCOUCH – Max R. Merrill, 84, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his daughter Diane. Survived by his wife Bobbie Merrill, Debbie (Jay) Johnson, Mark Merrill and Robert Merrill; seven grandchildren; great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will...

Feb 5, 2017

MARIA TERESA “TERE” PENA EDINBURG – Maria Teresa “Tere” Pena, 74, beloved mother and grandmother, rejoined her daughter, Genoveva on February 5th. Poverty and circumstances prevented Tere from obtaining an education, but her legacy to her children was encouraging them to pursue their educational dreams. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who worked tirelessly to give her children the...

Feb 4, 2017

Feb 4, 2017

SILVIA OCHOA SAN JUAN – Silvia Ochoa, 48, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at McAllen Medical Center. Silvia was born in Donna, and had lived in San Juan for the past 22 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Rosalio Castrellon; and a sister, Maria Elena Rojas. Silvia is survived by her husband, Ruben Ochoa; a son, Francisco...

Feb 2, 2017

PHARR – Amparo G. Ramirez, 89, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, surrounded by her family at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Ramirez was a lifelong resident of Pharr. She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother and sister. Amparo was a long time business owner of North Cage Cleaners in Pharr. She served her community as...

Feb 1, 2017

EZEQUIEL “ZEKE” FLORES SAN JUAN- Ezequiel ‘’Zeke” Flores, 56, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Indiana, Ezequiel had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silverio and Irma Flores. Mr. Flores is survived by his wife, Ofelia Ortiz Flores of San Juan; two children, Kayla...

Jan 31, 2017

Jan 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Fidencio Navarro Narvaez, 83, died Monday, January 30, 2017, at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehab Center. He is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Juan Ramirez. Fidencio is survived by his wife, Margarita Navarro; five children, Petra (Jose) Palma of Austin, Modesta (Victor Herrera) Segundo of Edinburg, Carlos (Eneyda) Navarro of Brownsville, Esperanza (Oscar) Garza of Buda,...

Jan 29, 2017

RAQUEL HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Raquel Hernandez, 48, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Collier County, Florida, Raquel had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is survived by a son, John Moreno; her mother, Olivia R. Gonzalez; her father, Israel Hernandez; and four siblings, Rolando Hernandez, Edward Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, all of Edinburg,...

Jan 28, 2017

Javier Martinez, 69, died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Paulita Martinez; a brother, Carlos Martinez; two sisters, Maria Garza and Florinda Balderas. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Maria Del Rosario Martinez of Pharr; two sons, Javier (Lyssette) Martinez, Jr. of Edinburg, Heron...

Jan 28, 2017

RACHEL JENE ARRIAGA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Rachel Jene Arriaga, 55, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX and had lived in Colorado Springs for 12 years. A truly loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She touched so many hearts with her love and kindness. She...

Jan 27, 2017

ALMA ALICIA EURESTE EDINBURG- Alma Alicia Eureste, 57, died Friday, January 27, 2017, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador C. Eureste; a brother, Israel Eureste; and a brother in law, Rene O. Perez. Alma is survived by two children, Jason Lee (Cynthia) Rodriguez of San Antonio, April Gomez of Edinburg; a granddaughter,...

Jan 26, 2017

Rodrigo Elizondo Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria Elizondo and daughter Christy Baldazo, his parents Felipe and Melchorita Elizondo, four brothers, Armando, Oscar, David and Felipe Elizondo all from Pharr. Rodrigo was born March 14, 1926, in Pharr,...

Jan 25, 2017

GLORIA LONGORIA CRUZ Gloria Longoria Cruz, 49, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in Pasco, Washington. Born in San Juan, Gloria had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Ramiro Longoria, III and Steven Longoria. Gloria is survived by two children, Krystal Lee Longoria of Pasco, WA and Ricardo Cruz, Jr. of Edinburg;...

Jan 23, 2017

MCALLEN- Alma Adriana "Yaya" Tamez, 63, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2017, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Adriana's pride and joy were her three beautiful grandchildren. She loved going to the movies and enjoyed cooking for her family. Yaya was a school teacher for 32 years and build...

Jan 21, 2017

SAN JUAN – Jayne Rodriguez, 54, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlyn R. Rodriguez; her parents, Ascencion Bernal Enriquez and Placido Enriquez; and a brother, David Castillo. Jayne is survived by her husband, Martin Rodriguez; two children, Rolando Rodriguez Jr., Renee Rodriguez; five grandchildren, Orlando...