Obituaries
Homero Serna Sr.
Feb 29, 2016
HOMERO SERNA, SR. PHARR – Homero Serna Sr., 79, died Monday, February 29, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silvano Serna and Elida Garza de Serna; two brothers, Antonio Serna and Carlos Serna. Mr. Serna is survived by his wife,...
Reynaldo "Rey" G. Reyes
Feb 29, 2016
REYNALDO G. “REY” REYES SAN JUAN- Reynaldo G. “Rey” Reyes, 59, entered into eternal rest on February 29, 2016 in Pharr, Texas. He was born on September 24, 1956, in Santa Rosa, TX. Lived in San Juan, TX all his life. Reynaldo G. “Rey” Reyes is preceded in death of his mother, Manuela Guerra Reyes and his father Jesus Reyes;...
Delia B. Garcia
Feb 27, 2016
DELIA B. GARCIA SAN JUAN/ROMA — Delia B. Garcia, 84, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at San Juan Nursing Home. She was born in Mathis, Texas and lived in Roma most of her life with the exception of the last 10 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Valentin Ovidio Garcia and survived by two daughters, Maria G....
Minerva "Hilma" Mariscal
Feb 25, 2016
MINERVA “HILMA” MARISCAL ALAMO Mom, at the age of 71, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was a beautiful lady in every sense of the word and a wonderful human being. It was her nature so she couldn't help touching countless lives with her unconditional love. She had an amazing sense...
Jaime Guerra, Sr.
Feb 24, 2016
JAIME GUERRA, SR. EDINBURG - Jaime Guerra, Sr., 47, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Woodstock, VA. Mr. Guerra had lived in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Raul and Isabel Guerra; and two brothers, Arturo Venegas and Andres Guerra. Jaime is survived by his wife, Olga Cavazos...
Maria B. Gonzalez
Feb 23, 2016
MARIA B. GONZALEZ Photo 9:06 am Use Memorial logo McALLEN — Maria B. Gonzalez, 91, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born in Jaumave, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in McAllen since 1956. Maria was a sweet, caring, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a very strong faith as a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she...
George Thus
Feb 22, 2016
GEORGE THUS PHARR — George Thus, 95, died Monday, February 22, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Butler, Minnesota, Mr. Thus had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Thus. George is survived by his wife, Rosaura Thus of Pharr; two children, Monty (Linda) Thus of Edwardville, Illinois and Michael...
Jose D. "Papa Joe" Rodriguez
Feb 22, 2016
JOSE D. “PAPA JOE” RODRIGUEZ PHARR- Jose “Papa Joe” Rodriguez, 84, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, at his residence in Pharr. Jose dedicated his life to his family and serving others. The day he married his beloved wife, Irma, on October 3, 1964, he became a member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in Pharr. Papa Joe was loved...
Macaria De La Garza Gorena
Feb 21, 2016
MACARIA DE LA GARZA GORENA EDINBURG – Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, friend, teacher, mentor, supervisor, woman of faith. Macaria de la Garza Gorena entered her eternal home Sunday, February 21, 2016, 18 days shy of her 97th birthday. Born in Camargo, Tamps., Mexico on March 10, 1919, to Jesus de la Garza and Casimira Villarreal de...
Maria Marcelina Garza
Feb 20, 2016
MARIA MARCELINA GARZA EDINBURG - Maria Marcelina Garza, 87, died Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Salinas, San Luis Potosi, MX, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan B. Garza. Mrs. Garza is survived by a sister, Dolores Delgado of Zacatecas, MX;...
Nolan Kinder French
Feb 20, 2016
NOLAN KINDER FRENCH ALAMO — Nolan Kinder French, 79, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 20, 2016, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. French was born in Ridgeview, West Virginia on May 25, 1936 and lived in Alamo since 2007. Nolan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Nolan is preceded in death by his wife...
Maria Elena Martinez
Feb 13, 2016
MARIA ELENA MARTINEZ EDINBURG – Maria Elena Martinez, 75, died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Martinez; her parents, Marcos and Josefina Hernandez; a brother and a sister. Mrs. Martinez is survived by four children,...
Ernesto Davila
Feb 11, 2016
ERNESTO "NETO" DAVILA EDINBURG - Ernesto "Neto" Davila, 89, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Jesus Maria Ranch, Mr. Davila had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Hilda Lopez Davila; and his parents, Gregorio and Maria Davila. Ernesto is survived by eight children, Diana...
Linda O. Gonzalez
Feb 11, 2016
LINDA O. GONZALEZ EDINBURG — Linda O. Gonzalez, 61, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at her residence in Edinburg. Linda was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Otila Gonzalez. Linda is survived by five sisters, Maria Guadalupe Salinas, Elvira (+Jose)...
Benita Sosa
Feb 10, 2016
BENITA SOSA SAN JUAN – Benita Sosa, 65, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Martina Godino; and two sisters. Mrs. Sosa was a great wife, mother and friend. She was a kind woman that would help everybody. Mrs. Sosa enjoyed dancing and she would always have...
Adrian Mancias
Feb 10, 2016
ADRIAN MANCIAS ALAMO – Adrian Mancias, 86, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Realitos, TX, Mr. Mancias had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a truck driver all of his life. Mr. Mancias was a very family oriented man. He is preceded in death by his wife, Atanacia L. Mancias; his...
Javier "Big J" Vela
Feb 9, 2016
JAVIER “BIG J” VELA SAN JUAN — Javier “Big J” Vela, 53 went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Javier was born in McAllen and lived in San Juan most of his life. He was a loving husband and a caring father. He will be greatly missed, and will always be loved....
Viviana Ledesma
Feb 9, 2016
VIVIANA LEDESMA PHARR — Viviana Ledesma, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Viviana was a mother and father to her six children, who were her life motor. She enjoyed playing chalupa and cooking for anyone who would visit her. Her charisma will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is preceded...
Zacarias P. Martinez
Feb 7, 2016
ZACARIAS P. MARTINEZ SAN JUAN — Zacarias P. Martinez, 74, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was a musician and family oriented man. In his free time Zacarias enjoyed BBQ’s at home with family, friends and loud music. Other than BBQ’s he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing Bingo. His smile and positive...
Marcelo Garces Sr
Feb 6, 2016
MARCELO GARCES, SR. EDINBURG - Marcelo Garces, Sr., 78, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Garces was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Garces; his parents, Epifanio and Maria Nieves Garces; and two brothers, Francisco and Manuel Garces. Marcelo is survived by...