Obituaries

Adelina Sosa Trejo

Adelina Sosa Trejo

Oct 1, 2015

ADELINA SOSA TREJO EDINBURG – Adelina Sosa Trejo, 68, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, she had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Templo Bethel Assembly of God Church in Pharr. She was employed by Edinburg CISD Food Service Department until...

Deacon Irineo Gonzalez Jr.

Deacon Irineo Gonzalez Jr.

Sep 27, 2015

“The Lord Speaks, ‘Well done, good servant. You have been faithful…’” - Luke 19:17 EDINBURG – Deacon Irineo Gonzalez, Jr., 71, of Edinburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his home with family members at his side. Irineo, born on April 12, 1944 in Mission and raised in his hometown, was one of two sons and two...

Nemecio "Nencho" Martinez

Nemecio "Nencho" Martinez

Sep 22, 2015

NEMECIO "NENCHO" MARTINEZ SAN JUAN — Nemecio "Nencho" Martinez, 72, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Nemecio is preceded in death by his son, Adrian Martinez; and his parents, Espetacion and Rosa P. Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Gloria Hernandez of San Juan; three children, Arnoldo (Maria) Martinez, Esmeralda (Pablo) Garcia, both of...

Gilberto Ozuna Garcia

Gilberto Ozuna Garcia

Sep 21, 2015

GILBERTO OZUNA GARCIA EDINBURG - Gilberto Ozuna Garcia, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 21, 2015. Mr. Garcia was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Gilberto was the founder of Los Dos Gilbertos, the leader and accordion player for the band. During his 45 year career as a...

Secundino Sosa Munoz

Secundino Sosa Munoz

Sep 21, 2015

SECUNDINO SOSA MUNOZ EDINBURG - Secundino Sosa Munoz, 66, died Monday, September 21, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Sosa had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Sosa is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Rodriguez of Edinburg; two sons, Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Guadalupe (Donnsha Hollis) Sosa, both of Nebraska;...

Carolina R. Trevino

Carolina R. Trevino

Sep 20, 2015

CAROLINA R. TREVINO EDINBURG – Carolina “Carito” R. Trevino, 94, died Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in San Benito, Mrs. Trevino had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Carolina was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was a selfless person always serving others before herself. Carolina was a leader of prayer groups...

Ignacio Amaya Sr.

Ignacio Amaya Sr.

Sep 18, 2015

EDINBURG – Ignacio “Nacho” Amaya, Sr., 67, died Friday, September 18, 2015, at LifeCare Hospitals of South Texas – North McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Natalia Amaya. Mr. Amaya is survived by his wife, Irma Amaya; two sons, Ignacio (Rebecca) Amaya, Jr., and Ruben (Maria Elena) Amaya, all of Edinburg; a daughter, Irma (Pedro)...

Lazaro Saenz

Lazaro Saenz

Sep 18, 2015

LAZARO SAENZ EDINBURG - Lazaro Saenz, 62, of Edinburg, Texas passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2015 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by his family. Lazaro is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Cornelio and Olivia V. Saenz, of Edinburg Texas. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angelita G. Saenz; a daughter, Laura...

Mario Alaniz

Mario Alaniz

Sep 17, 2015

MARIO ALANIZ SAN JUAN - Mario Alaniz passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe Alaniz and Manuela Trevino Alaniz; a sister Raquel Calderon; and three brothers, Adalberto Alaniz, Advento Alaniz and Ruben Alaniz. Mario is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Oralia Alaniz, his daughter,...

Heriberto "Herb" Solis

Heriberto "Herb" Solis

Sep 17, 2015

HERIBERTO “HERB” SOLIS EDINBURG - Herb Solis, 85, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 17, 2015. Mr. Solis was born in Mercedes, Texas, and had lived in Edinburg since 1973. He worked for the Screwworm Eradication facility for 20 years and Civil Service for a total of 30 years. He was a good husband to his wife, Hilda...

Alfredo "Freddy" Castillo

Alfredo "Freddy" Castillo

Sep 16, 2015

ALFREDO “FREDDY” CASTILLO SAN JUAN — Alfredo “Freddy” Castillo, 62, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Freddy lived life to the fullest, every day was an adventure. He enjoyed watching sports, game shows, and comedy. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Alfredo is preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Virginia Castillo. He is survived by...

Martha Luna

Martha Luna

Sep 15, 2015

MARTHA LUNA SAN JUAN – Martha Luna, 70, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Luna; her father, Leopoldo Robledo; and a granddaughter, Marissa Nicole. Mrs. Luna is survived by her four children, Jorge, Guillermo, Martha Raquel, Mirna, all of San Juan; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Jorge Jr.,...

Lino Briones

Lino Briones

Sep 9, 2015

LINO BRIONES September 23, 1913 – September 09, 2015 EDINBURG - Lino Briones, 101, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, September 09, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he had lived in Edinburg all of his life. A most humble kind, hardworking, caring person who loved to be outside, steadily keeping busy...

Francisco De Anda

Francisco De Anda

Sep 9, 2015

FRANCISCO DE ANDA SAN JUAN – Our beloved father, grandfather and cowboy, Francisco De Anda, 99, took his final ride into the sunset on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at San Juan Nursing Home. He was born on July 7, 1916 in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Filiberto De Anda and Maria Guadalupe Chavez De Anda. Mr. De Anda was a...

Carmen Colegio Reyna

Carmen Colegio Reyna

Sep 8, 2015

CARMEN COLEGIO REYNA PHARR – Carmen Colegio Reyna, 91, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Mercedes, she had lived in Pharr for 65 years and was formerly of McAllen. She was also a member of Iglesia Metodista Los Wesleyanos in San Juan. Carmen was a lifelong housewife and mother. She was a firm believer...

Maria De La Luz Moreno

Maria De La Luz Moreno

Sep 7, 2015

MARIA DE LA LUZ MORENO SAN JUAN — Maria De La Luz Moreno, 47, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. “During my time here with my family, I spent caring as being cared for, it comes this time that I leave to continue my journey into a new life. Let it be known, I am...

Jose Erasmo Gonzalez

Jose Erasmo Gonzalez

Sep 7, 2015

JOSE ERASMO GONZALEZ SAN JUAN – Jose Erasmo Gonzalez, 63, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Gonzalez was a veteran of the United States Army and was...

Juana Luna

Juana Luna

Sep 5, 2015

JUANA LUNA EDINBURG – Juana Luna, 73, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in Edinburg Born in Mexico, Mrs. Luna had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adolfo Luna. Mrs. Luna is survived by three sons, Miguel (Guadalupe) Vargas, Javier (Sandra) Vargas, Arturo (Lourdes) Vargas, all of...

Andrea C. Davila

Andrea C. Davila

Sep 5, 2015

ANDREA C. DAVILA EDINBURG – Andrea C. Davila, 92, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Pharr, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Davila Sr.; and her parents, Guadalupe and Nellie Cantu. Mrs. Davila is survived by five children, Carolina A. (†Diego) Ayala,...

Ricardo Ruiz

Ricardo Ruiz

Sep 4, 2015

RICARDO RUIZ SAN JUAN - Ricardo Ruiz, 71, died Friday, September 4, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Escobar Ruiz; a brother, Jose David Ruiz; and his parents, Domingo Ruiz and Guadalupe Casas Ruiz. Mr. Ruiz is survived by eight children, Fernando Ruiz, Norma Linda (Juan Manuel) Enriquez, Cynthia...