Obituaries
Librada "Lee" Serna
Jun 28, 2015
LIBRADA “LEE” SERNA PHARR – Librada “Lee” Serna, 82, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Pax Villa Hospice in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Serna had lived in Pharr for 12 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Higinio and Lilia Vasquez; and...
Esperanza "Hope" Vasquez
Jun 27, 2015
ESPERANZA “HOPE” VASQUEZ EDINBURG – Esperanza “Hope” Vasquez, 43, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Esperanza had lived in Edinburg since 1980 and was a member of Life Ministries Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Gilberto Trevino. Esperanza is survived by her husband, Jose Angel Vasquez; four children, Natalie Nicole, Gustavo Abel,...
Gilbert Fonseca
Jun 25, 2015
GILBERT FONSECA PHARR/FREMONT, OHIO - Gilbert Fonseca, 72, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born and raised in Pharr, Gilbert lived in Fremont from 1987 to 2014, where he was employed by the Sandusky County Sheriff's Department as a correctional officer. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia Jean Fonseca; his parents, Bernardo and Enedina...
Denise Delgado
Jun 21, 2015
DENISE DELGADO CORPUS CHRISTI/ALAMO – Denise Delgado, 28, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at her residence in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Alamo all of her life. Denise was a wrestler in high school, therefore always encouraged her children to be in sports. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; and paternal grandmother....
Calixto "Chone" Hernandez
Jun 20, 2015
CALIXTO “CHORE” HERNANDEZ EDINBURG — Calixto “Chore” Hernandez, 64, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. Mr. Calixto was born in Veracruz, MX, and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Calixto came to the United States when he was 14, and started working different jobs until he was settled. He learned the...
Alfredo "Bear" Herrera
Jun 19, 2015
ALFREDO “BEAR” HERRERA SAN JUAN — Alfredo “Bear” Herrera, 59, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Lubbock, TX, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Herrera was employed as a welder for GE Aviation for 29 years; he was very humble, caring individual who loved his job, family...
Dora M. Gonzalez
Jun 19, 2015
DORA M. GONZALEZ PHARR — Dora M. Gonzalez, 80, went home to our Lord, Friday, June 19, 2015 Dora was a loving and caring mother who dedicated her life to her husband and family. She loved flowers, especially roses. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Gonzalez is preceded in death by her sons, Jesus Gonzalez Jr. and David Gonzalez; her...
Elodia Abad
Jun 18, 2015
ELODIA ABAD SAN JUAN — Elodia Abad, 70, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in Rio Hondo, she had lived most of her life in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Concepcion Cruz; two sisters, Minerva and Graciela. Elodia is survived by her husband, Fidel Abad of San Juan;...
Mary M. Ramirez
Jun 17, 2015
MARY M. RAMIREZ EDINBURG –Mary M. Ramirez, 74, went with the Lord peacefully on June 17, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. She was born in Edinburg and lived there all her life. Her greatest love was children, and she spent most of her life as an elementary school teacher with Pharr, San Juan, Alamo ISD. She is preceded...
Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez
Jun 16, 2015
JOSE EDELMIRO GUTIERREZ SAN JUAN - Jose Edelmiro Gutierrez, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his residence in San Juan surrounded by his family. Born in Kingsville, TX to Telesforo and Hortencia Gutierrez, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Jose was an active member of The San Juan Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia. He...
Eloisa "Locha" Cazares
Jun 16, 2015
ELOISA “LOCHA” CAZARES EDINBURG — Eloisa “Locha” Cazares, 80, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cazares was born in Matamoros, Mexico, and had lived in Edinburg since 1956. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Cazares Rodriguez; and a daughter, Adelaida Castilleja. Locha is survived by seven children, Pedro (Ana Isabel) Cazares, Rosaelia...
Kayla Faith Garcia
Jun 14, 2015
KAYLA FAITH GARCIA EDINBURG – Kayla Faith Garcia, 2, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, which she had touched in some small way throughout her short yet very memorable life. Kayla’s life would seem too short to many, but to those who...
Pedro "Pete" Beltran Jr.
Jun 13, 2015
PEDRO “PETE” BELTRAN, JR. EDINBURG – Pedro “Pete" Beltran, Jr., 55, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Holland Michigan, Mr. Beltran had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a proud United States Marine. He loved to BBQ and spend time with his family watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys....
Raquel Reyna Garces
Jun 12, 2015
RAQUEL REYNA GARCES EDINBURG – Raquel Reyna Garces, 66, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garces had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Garces was a loving mother and adored each and every one of her grandchildren. She was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Garces will be dearly missed....
Erasmo "Fast Eddie" Avila
Jun 12, 2015
ERASMO “FAST EDDIE” AVILA SAN JUAN – Erasmo Avila, 68, entered eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially, family barbecues. He is preceded in...
Andrea A. Landeros
Jun 12, 2015
ANDREA A. LANDEROS SAN JUAN — Andrea A. Landeros, 65, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Torreon, Coahuila, and formerly of Pharr, she had lived in San Juan for 25 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her...
Dolores S. Fuentes
Jun 11, 2015
DOLORES S. FUENTES PHARR- Dolores S. Fuentes, age 97, passed away peacefully early Friday morning on June 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jose Fuentes. Left to cherish her memory is her cousin, Maria O. Gonzalez. Dolores was a kind and gentle lady who took pleasure in being with family and friends. She...
Vicente Reyna
Jun 7, 2015
VICENTE REYNA ALAMO- Vicente Reyna, 81, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” –John 11:25 Vicente leaves a legacy that will live forever within his family....
Guadalupe V. "Lupita" Mendoza
Jun 7, 2015
GUADALUPE V. “LUPITA” MENDOZA EDINBURG – Guadalupe V. “Lupita” Mendoza, 86, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Mendoza had lived there all of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and sister. Mrs. Mendoza loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally, she will be greatly missed by all her family....
Israel Cantu Cantu
Jun 7, 2015
ISRAEL CANTU CANTU PHARR – Israel Cantu Cantu, 85, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Lifecare South Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Oralia Garza. Mr. Cantu is survived by two sons, Israel Cantu and Rogelio (Jennifer) Cantu, both of Pasco, Washington; one daughter, Anna Garza Cantu of Pharr; eight grandchildren; and four siblings. Visitation...
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