Obituaries
Agustin V. Betancourt
May 15, 2015
AGUSTIN V. BETANCOURT, 77yrs EDINBURG – A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on May 15, 2015 with all of his family present. Agustin fought a good fight, kept his faith and is now in company with Christ. Although it is difficult to understand in the moment of grief, he is in a far better place. Agustin...
Agustin Zamarripa
May 14, 2015
AGUSTIN ZAMARRIPA PHARR – Agustin Zamarripa, 91, passed away on May 14, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Galveston, Texas on April 14, 1924 and was the first born son of Abundio Zamarripa and Maxima Ordonez Zamarripa. His parents were early settlers in Pharr, settling in the area around 1914. A longtime resident of Pharr, he leaves...
Juan A. Villarreal Sr.
May 13, 2015
JUAN A. VILLARREAL, SR. SAN JUAN – Juan A. Villarreal, Sr., 65, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Alice, TX. Mr. Villarreal was a loving grandfather and a happy person, he was always making jokes and people happy. He was an extraordinary husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emiliano and Florinda Villarreal; two grandchildren,...
Estanislao Ramos
May 12, 2015
ESTANISLAO RAMOS Estanislao Ramos, 77, graduated into the presence of the Lord May 12, 2015. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ramos had lived in Peñitas most of his life. Pastor Estanislao Ramos served as a minister of the Texas Gulf Hispanic District and continued his ministry of the word at several adult day care centers in the Mid Valley. He is...
Concepcion Muniz
May 12, 2015
CONCEPCION MUNIZ SAN JUAN - Concepcion Muniz, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Las Palmas Nursing Home in McAllen. Mrs. Muniz enjoyed working on her plants, going to church and getting along with everyone. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, cooking, visiting her sisters and friends. Mrs. Muniz always helped others and was very friendly. She is preceded in...
Jerry Gaona
May 9, 2015
JERRY GAONA EDINBURG – Jerry Gaona, 38, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Jerry had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a great father, son and brother who loved spending time with his family and making people laugh. Jerry was a member of the Thunder Riders of Edinburg. He loved...
Hilario Reyes
May 9, 2015
HILARIO “EL CHINO” REYES SAN JUAN — Hilario “El Chino” Reyes, 88, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Montemorelos, N.L., he lived in San Juan all of his life. Hilario was known among his friends as “El Chino” however, around his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren he was “Apa Layo”. He enjoyed the Pulga...
Adan Bazan
May 4, 2015
ADAN BAZAN EDINBURG - Adan Bazan, 65, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Bazan was born and raised in Mission, and had lived in Edinburg for the past 34 years. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Benito...
Antonio M. Sanchez
May 2, 2015
ANTONIO M. SANCHEZ EDINBURG — Antonio M. Sanchez, 86, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Laredo, Mr. Sanchez had lived in Edinburg for 57 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucia G. Sanchez; 10 children, Terri Sanchez, Angie S. (†Benito) Cano, Yolanda...
Maria Elena "Mena B." Barrera Miss
May 2, 2015
MARIA ELENA "MENA", "MISS B." BARRERA McALLEN — Maria Elena "Mena", "Miss B." Barrera, 68, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Maria Elena was born on November 11, 1946 in Boulder, Colorado to Maria Ninfa and Eduardo Barrera. She graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1965, received her B.S. from Pan American...
Jimmy "El Neta - Neta" Ramirez
May 1, 2015
JIMMY “EL NETA-NETA” RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Jimmy “El Neta-Neta” Ramirez, 38, died Friday, May 1, 2015, in Donna. Born in Nampa, ID he was raised in San Juan and was better known as “El Neta-Neta” among his family and friends. Jimmy was a professional truck driver for fourteen years and loved riding his motorcycle with the Revolucionarios M.C. He...
Elisa H. Gomez
May 1, 2015
ELISA H. GOMEZ PHARR — Elisa H. Gomez, 79, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico City, she had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a member of Templo Bethel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gomez; a son, Miguel Hernandez; her parents, Refugio and Ana Maria Hernandez;...
Lydia Albesa Luera
Apr 30, 2015
LYDIA ALBESA LUERA EDINBURG – Lydia Albesa Luera, 68, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Mission. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Luera had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Canuto and Sylvia Perez. Mrs. Luera is survived by her husband, Vivian Luera of Edinburg; three children, Rene Tomas Ramirez, Jr., Mario Alfredo Ramirez,...
Carolina Vela Trevino
Apr 30, 2015
MRS. CAROLINA VELA TREVINO Mrs. Carolina Vela Trevino, 84, passed away on April 30, 2015, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Trevino was born in Mission and lived there all of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonifacio and Carolina Vela and sister Lydia (Israel) Rodriguez. She is survived by her loving husband, Jesus Trevino; and...
Jose Cantu
Apr 29, 2015
JOSE CANTU PHARR - Jose Cantu, 61, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Born in San Juan, he had lived there most of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Dolores Cantu; and a sister, Maria Guadalupe Cantu. Jose is survived...
Rosie Hernandez
Apr 29, 2015
ROSIE HERNANDEZ EDINBURG - Rosie Hernandez, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, Rosie was raised in La Villa, TX. She later moved to Edinburg where she worked at the Motor Vehicle Department for Hidalgo County. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jesusa S. Hernandez. Rosie is survived...
Francisco Diaz
Apr 28, 2015
FRANCISCO DIAZ SAN JUAN – Francisco Diaz, 59, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Francisco enjoyed his weekends having family gatherings. He was very positive regardless of the circumstances, his positive energy and...
Salome Medina
Apr 28, 2015
SALOME MEDINA EDINBURG - Salome Medina, 61, was taken away from us too soon on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born to Candelario and Adelaida Medina of Edinburg, Mr. Medina had lived there his entire life. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos and a veteran of the...
Mary R. Bridges Lopez
Apr 26, 2015
MARY R. BRIDGES LOPEZ EDINBURG — Mary R. Bridges Lopez, 73, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Paxvilla Hospice and Palliative Care in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mona Bridges. Mary is survived by her husband, Hildebrando "Brando" Lopez of San Isidro, four children, Donna Rebecca "Becky" Lopez of Edinburg, Hildebrando "Brandy" Lopez, Jr....
Jesus "Chuco" Arredondo
Apr 25, 2015
JESUS ARREDONDO ALAMO- Jesus Arredondo, 64, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Jesus was born in Plainview, TX and lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a caring father who loved to BBQ with his family. Mr. Arredondo spent most of his life on the road, traveling the country as a truck...
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