Obituaries

Elena Sanchez

Elena Sanchez

Jun 6, 2015

ELENA SANCHEZ SAN JUAN – Elena Sanchez, 81, died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliborio Sanchez, Sr.; two daughters, Martha and Edna Sanchez; six siblings; and a grandson, Rolando Mireles. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her ten children, Yolanda (Fidencio) Salinas, Rosa Maria (Anselmo) Trevino, Josefa Ramos,...

Eulalia C. "Lala" Pecina

Eulalia C. "Lala" Pecina

Jun 4, 2015

EULALIA “LALA” C. PECINA SAN JUAN – Eulalia “Lala” C. Pecina, 83, went to be with the lord on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was born in San Manuel, Texas on February 12, 1932 to Presiliano Cano and Josefina F. Flores Cano. Mrs. Pecina adored her 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was loved and respected by many people in...

Elizabeth Elizondo

Elizabeth Elizondo

Jun 4, 2015

ELIZABETH ELIZONDO McALLEN — Elizabeth Elizondo, 64, died Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Amara Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents, Armando and Mary Elizondo; and a son Ruben Briones. Ms. Elizondo is survived by her two daughters, Alicia Almazan, Rosie Cisneros; four siblings, Oscar, Mickey, Betty, and Armando Elizondo, Jr.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and...

Maria R. Salinas

Maria R. Salinas

Jun 3, 2015

MARIA R. SALINAS “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” – Revelations 2:10 ALAMO — Maria R Salinas,79, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Maria passed peacefully at her home in Alamo surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Salinas made Alamo her home for over 50 years. Mrs. Salinas...

Everardo "Vere" Gomez Sr.

Everardo "Vere" Gomez Sr.

Jun 3, 2015

EVERARDO “VERE” GOMEZ, SR. On June 3, 2015, our beloved Father Everardo “Vere” Gomez, Sr. 84 yrs old, residing in Edinburg originally from Mission went to be with the Lord. By his side was his loving wife of 61 years Sylvia and his family. Son of Francisco and Maria Gomez, born on February 21, 1931 in Mission, Texas. He was...

Andres Guzman

Andres Guzman

Jun 2, 2015

ANDRES GUZMAN EDINBURG – Andres Guzman, 53, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Guzman had lived there all of his life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. He graduated from EHS in 1980. Mr. Guzman worked for the State Juvenile system for 12 years and was also a...

Rosabel Ramirez

Rosabel Ramirez

Jun 1, 2015

ROSABEL RAMIREZ McALLEN — Rosabel Ramirez, 76, died Monday, June 1, 2015 in Tennessee. Mrs. Ramirez is preceded in death by her sons, Jose Hernandez and Salomon Hernandez; her parents, Eluterio and Inez Ramirez. Rosabel is survived by her children, Yolanda (Miguel) Gonzalez of McAllen, Gloria Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, both of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Daniel Moya

Daniel Moya

May 31, 2015

DANIEL MOYA MCALLEN – Daniel Moya, 51, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Brownfield, Texas, he had lived in McAllen since 1997 and previously of Lopezville. Mr. Moya had retired from PSJA ISD after 25 years of service. He was a proud member of the American Legion Riders Post 101 and a...

Maria Luisa Cerda

Maria Luisa Cerda

May 29, 2015

MARIA LUISA CERDA EDINBURG – Maria Luisa Cerda, 63, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Ms. Cerda had lived there all of her life and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Ms. Cerda is proceeded in death by her father, former Pct. 4 Constable Rumaldo Cerda Jr. and is...

Noe A. Garcia

Noe A. Garcia

May 29, 2015

NOE A. GARCIA SAN JUAN – Noe A. Garcia, 72, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Pharr, he resided in San Juan and was a veteran of the US Army. He was a wonderful devoted husband, father and grandfather whose laughter will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Cristina Esteviz

Cristina Esteviz

May 27, 2015

CRISTINA ESTEVIZ PHARR – Cristina Esteviz, 88, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Alamo, she had lived in Hidalgo most of her life. Cristina Esteviz was a strong, courageous woman devoted to her family’s well-being. Ms. Esteviz served Hidalgo ISD for 25 years as a school custodian and attended Rio Grande Adult Day Care for...

Korbin Lane Jaime

Korbin Lane Jaime

May 25, 2015

KORBIN LANE JAIME McALLEN — Korbin Lane Jaime, infant, died Monday, May 25, 2015, at Women’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. “We were going to have a baby, but God gave us an Angel instead.” Korbin is survived by his parents, Jessica Anne Diskin and Kaleb Eli Jaime, both of McAllen; maternal grandmother, Beth Diskin, of Chatham, New York; maternal...

Olga Vargas Vela

Olga Vargas Vela

May 25, 2015

OLGA VARGAS VELA SAN JUAN/HELOTES, TX — Olga Vargas Vela, 79, died Monday, May 25, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by her family. Olga was born March 11, 1936 in Pharr, Texas, to Agapito and Manuela (Chapa) Vargas. In 1956 Olga graduated from PSJA High School in Pharr. She then moved to Austin, Texas where she worked as a...

Daniel Garza Jr.

Daniel Garza Jr.

May 21, 2015

DANIEL GARZA, JR. EDINBURG — Daniel Garza Jr., 48, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Edinburg for 22 years and was formerly of Pharr. Daniel’s passions were fishing and hunting. He loved to bbq and enjoyed watching wrestling on Monday and Thursday evenings. He is preceded in death by...

Elfego Garza

Elfego Garza

May 21, 2015

ELFEGO GARZA DONNA — Elfego Garza went home to be with the Heavenly Father on May 21, 2015 at the age of 66. He was surrounded by his family as the Lord lifted his spirit to go to heaven. He was born on November 15, 1948 in La Gavia, San Carlos, Tamaulipas to Leonso and Maria Garza (Ramirez). Mr. Garza...

Miguel Espinoza

Miguel Espinoza

May 20, 2015

MIGUEL ESPINOZA PHARR — Miguel Espinoza, 87, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, surrounded by his loving family. Don Miguel had worked for Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for over 28 years prior to his retirement. Born in Durango, Mexico, he lived in Pharr since 1988 and was formerly of Sterling, IL. He was...

Ramon Moreno Sr.

Ramon Moreno Sr.

May 19, 2015

RAMON MORENO, SR. LA BLANCA – Ramon Moreno, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence in La Blanca. Born in Donna, Mr. Moreno had lived in La Blanca all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict Era. Ramon was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation...

Ernesto Cantu

Ernesto Cantu

May 17, 2015

ERNESTO J. CANTU EDINBURG – Ernesto J. Cantu, 80, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Regina Cantu; and five siblings Maria Larralde, Lydia Villarreal, Delia Palacios, Emma Pierce and Ruben Cantu. Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Delia G. Cantu, of...

Policarpio "Polo" Reyna Jr.

Policarpio "Polo" Reyna Jr.

May 16, 2015

POLICARPIO “POLO” REYNA, JR. EDINBURG – Policarpio “Polo” Reyna Jr., 68, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Policarpio and Julia Reyna. Polo is survived by his wife, Elva Reyna; a son, Polo (Linda) Reyna III; two daughters, Cris (Rolando) Hernandez, Gracie (Lupe) Gutierrez; nine grandchildren; and five...

Noah Anthony Robles

Noah Anthony Robles

May 15, 2015

NOAH ANTHONY ROBLES PHARR - Noah Anthony Robles, 17, went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was an honor student at PSJA High School and newly elected President of the PSJA FFA. Noah loved being in the water and his favorite place was South Padre Island surfing with his best friend and fishing with his...