Obituaries
Ben J. Risko
Jun 18, 2016
BEN J. RISKO SAN JUAN – Mr. Ben J. Risko, 96 passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2016, at McAllen Nursing Home in McAllen. Mr. Risko was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived in San Juan the last 14 years. Mr. Risko is preceded in death by his parents, Adreas and Francis Risko. Ben is survived by his loving wife...
Olga Sanchez De Salinas
Jun 16, 2016
PHARR- Mrs. Olga Sanchez De Salinas, 68, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Salinas was born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived in Pharr since 1978. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who devoted her life to her grandkids. She spent most of her free...
Refugio Castillo
Jun 16, 2016
REFUGIO T. CASTILLO Refugio T. Castillo of Pharr passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the age of 90. He was better known as “Cuco” to all his friends and “coach” to all the kids he coached for so many years. He was a loving husband and father. He was born on July 4, 1925 in Cameron, Texas in...
Amelia Luera Jones
Jun 15, 2016
AMELIA LUERA JONES PHARR – Amelia Luera Jones, 83, died, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born in Cuero, Texas and lived in Pharr all of her life. Amelia is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jones; her parents, Toribio and Eloisa Luera; and six siblings. Mrs. Jones is survived by four children, Martimiano...
Gilberto Peralez
Jun 10, 2016
GILBERTO PERALEZ EDINBURG – Gilberto Peralez, 90, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Peralez had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Natividad Peralez. Mr. Peralez is survived by 13 children, Elodia (Jorge) Espinoza, Aurora (+Ramiro) Mora, both of Edinburg, Oralia (Pablo) Gonzalez of Alamo,...
Jose Cruz Garza
Jun 9, 2016
JOSE CRUZ GARZA SAN JUAN – Jose Cruz Garza, 7, died, Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Howell, Utah. Jose was born in McAllen, Texas and attended Clover Elementary School. He is preceded in death by an uncle, Ron Ramirez; maternal great-grandparents, Gilberto and Irma Ramirez. He is survived by his parents, Isabel Ramirez of San Juan and Jose Angel Garza...
Martin Nickolas Luna
Jun 6, 2016
MARTIN NICKOLAS LUNA EDINBURG/IOWA CITY- Martin Nickolas Luna, 17, passed away surrounded by his family's love Monday, June 6, 2016, in the comfort of his home. Martin Luna was born on July 22, 1998, in McAllen, Texas. He attended school in Edinburg, Texas until moving to Storm Lake, Iowa; moreover, there he was able to play football for his 8th...
Sgt. Vicente Ortiz
Jun 5, 2016
Sgt. Vicente Ortiz Edinburg - Sgt. Vicente Ortiz, 68, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2016, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Mr. Ortiz is preceded in death by two sons, Juan Jesus and Jay Jay Ortiz; parents, Jose Angel and Inocencia Ortiz; his beloved grandmother, Felipa Tagle Serna; and five siblings. Sgt. Ortiz was proud...
Marta Rodriguez
Jun 5, 2016
MARTA SALINAS RODRGUEZ EDINBURG – Marta Salinas Rodriguez, 79, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born to the late Francisco Salinas and Julia Salinas in Edinburg, Texas, on May 20, 1937. Marta married Fidelio Rodriguez in 1955 and made their home in Edinburg. She became a widowed at the age...
Marta Salinas Rodriguez
Jun 5, 2016
MARTA SALINAS RODRGUEZ EDINBURG – Marta Salinas Rodriguez, 79, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born to the late Francisco Salinas and Julia Salinas in Edinburg, Texas, on May 20, 1937. Marta married Fidelio Rodriguez in 1955 and made their home in Edinburg. She became a widow at the age...
Gertrude Kotzur Lyssy
Jun 5, 2016
GERTRUDE KOTZUR LYSSY EDINBURG - Gertrude Kotzur Lyssy passed away on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born on August 31, 1925, in the Polish farming community of Kosciusko, Texas to Nick and Adela Kotzur. Her parents were direct descendants of the Polish immigrants who came in 1854 with Father Leopold Moczygemba and settled Panna...
Loreto "Larry" De Leon, Jr.
Jun 4, 2016
LORETO “LARRY” DE LEON, JR. PHARR – Loreto “Larry” De Leon, Jr., 69, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, he lived there most of his life. He graduated from P.S.J.A., and served in the Vietnam War and was discharged in 1969. Loreto moved to Aurora, Illinois where he worked at General Mills in...
Gerard "Jerry" Seidel
Jun 3, 2016
ALAMO – Gerard “Jerry” Seidel, 70, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 3, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in New York, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Anna Seidel. Mr. Seidel is survived by his wife Wanda Seidel of Alamo; a daughter, Monica Seidel...
Adelaido Escaname, Sr. Sr.
Jun 2, 2016
ADELAIDO ESCANAME, SR. Adelaido Escaname, Sr., 89, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cornelia and Jose Reyes Escaname; a son, Reymundo Escaname; two brothers, Higinio and Pedro Escaname. Mr. Escaname is survived by his wife Maria Guadalupe Escaname of Pharr; 11 children, Ruben (Dora) Escaname of Pharr, Adelaido (Mary)...
Rene Rivera
Jun 1, 2016
RENE RIVERA ALAMO – Rene Rivera, 44, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Rivera; paternal grandfather, Roberto Rivera; maternal grandparents, Emma and Santos M. Ramirez. Mr. Rivera is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Rivera of Corpus; mother, Rosie...
Elvira E. Garcia
May 31, 2016
ELVIRA E. GARCIA PHARR – Elvira E. Garcia, 88, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Mission, she had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus R. Garcia; her parents, Hermelinda and Jose Elizondo; four sisters, Maria Pearce, Josefina Gonzalez, Minerva Cordova, and Olga Galvan; a...
Alexander "Alex" Murillo
May 30, 2016
MISSION – Alexander “Alex” Murillo, 46, died, Monday, May 30, 2016 in Mission. Born in McAllen, Alexander lived in PSJA most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Federico “Fred” Murillo. Alexander is survived by his wife of 16 years, Maria Sylvia Murillo of Mission; three children, Andrew Alexander Murillo, Alexis Nicole Murillo, and Corynna Rose...
Oralia "Lala" Reyes Cantu
May 29, 2016
ORALIA “LALA” REYES CANTU EDINBURG – Oralia “Lala” Reyes Cantu, our beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and aunt was called to rejoice with her husband, parents and siblings on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the age of 82. She was born to Serafin Reyes and Costancia Cavazos in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, MX. Mrs. Cantu married Mr. Federico and was blessed with...
Jaime Garza
May 29, 2016
JAIME GARZA SAN JUAN – Jaime Garza, 52, died, May 29, 2016, at Doctors Hospital, at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Reynosa, Mexico, Jaime lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Estefana and Pedro Garza. Jaime is survived by his wife of 25 years, Odulia Garza of San Juan; four children, Jaime...
Maria De La Luz Ibarra
May 28, 2016
MARIA DE LA LUZ IBARRA EDINBURG - Maria De La Luz Ibarra, 84, died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Maria Barraza. Ms. Ibarra is survived by three sons, Juan (Natalia) Solis of Mexico, Rogelio (Griselda) Solis of Alamo, Pedro Mascorro of Hidalgo; three daughters, Trinidad...
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