Obituaries
Rafael Pardo
Apr 25, 2015
RAFAEL PARDO SAN JUAN - Rafael Pardo, 67, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Rafael is preceded in death by his parents, David Pardo and Eloisa Longoria. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Pardo, of San Juan; three sons, Rafael (Gaudencia) Pardo Jr., of McAllen, Roberto Pardo, of Houston, Rolando Pardo, of Austin;...
Soledad Teran
Apr 24, 2015
SOLEDAD TERAN PHARR — Soledad Teran, 54, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Reynosa, she had lived in Pharr since 1967 and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Soledad was formerly employed as a teacher’s aide at P-SJ-A North High School for 13 years. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Diana Alicia Aleman
Apr 23, 2015
DIANA ALICIA ALEMAN December 13, 1975 to April 23, 2015 PHARR- Diana Alicia Aleman, 39, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Diana is remembered by her family for her beauty and charisma. She was considered the joker of the family, the one to bring a smile to everyone. She was a very...
Cynthia "Cristy" Cantu
Apr 23, 2015
CYNTHIA “CRISTY” CANTU EDINBURG – Cynthia “Cristy” Cantu, 43, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Cynthia was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was employed at Evins Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Cristy was very family oriented; she enjoyed hosting BBQ’s at...
Juan M. Ramos
Apr 23, 2015
JUAN M. RAMOS EDINBURG- Juan M. Ramos, 61, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ramos had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Godeleva Elvia Ramos of Edinburg; two children, Josephine Ramos Chavez of Edinburg and Eduardo (Chris) Ramos of Edcouch-Elsa; six grandchildren, Danny, Cristina, Elyssa,...
Rosa Salinas
Apr 22, 2015
ROSA SALINAS EDINBURG – Rosa Salinas, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a strong, courageous, humble woman who was left widowed at a young age and was left to raise her children on her own. Her devotion to God...
Manuela Trevino Alanis
Apr 22, 2015
MANUELA TREVIÑO ALANIS March 25, 1913 – April 22, 2015 SAN JUAN - Manuela Treviño Alanís “Tia Mela” entered into eternal rest at the age of 102 of natural causes on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in San Juan, Texas. We are reminded that “life is eternal and love is immortal, while death is only a horizon,...
Elva Avendaño
Apr 21, 2015
ELVA AVENDANO ELGIN, IL — Elva Avendano, 66, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Alexian Brothers Hospice, after battling a short illness. She was born on December 28, 1948 in Pharr, Texas, the daughter of Elias and Petra Lechuga. Elva was raised by her grandparents, Juanita and Jose DeLeon. Elva was a devoted wife, and...
Guadalupe Z. "Lupe" Badillo
Apr 20, 2015
GUADALUPE Z. "LUPE" BADILLO EDINBURG — Guadalupe Z. "Lupe" Badillo, 85, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Badillo was born in Yorktown, TX and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Lupe loved the outdoors and spending time with his grandkids. He is...
Bertha S. Rodriguez
Apr 20, 2015
BERTHA S. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Bertha S. Rodriguez, 73, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. Bertha was a loving and caring person who loved to gamble and fish. Her family was very important to her. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Eduvijes Salinas
Apr 18, 2015
EDUVIJES “VICO” SALINAS MONTE ALTO/EDINBURG - Eduvijes "Vico" Salinas, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born in La Lajilla, MX, to Jose Salinas and Maria Vasquez de Salinas. He is preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings. Vico is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sara Pena Salinas, 2...
Alberto "Beto" Ibarra
Apr 18, 2015
ALBERTO “BETO” IBARRA EDINBURG — Alberto “Beto” Ibarra, 82, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Beto loved to play baseball, golf and watch the Dallas Cowboys. He played baseball in high school for the Edinburg Bobcats, Pan America College Broncs, and in the Army. Alberto was a long time educator and administrator with Edinburg...
Rogelio Cano Dr.
Apr 17, 2015
DR. ROGELIO CANO EDINBURG - Dr. Rogelio Cano, 58, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, TX, Dr. Cano had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He enjoyed playing golf and barbecuing for his family while watching the Dallas Cowboys. Rogelio is survived by his...
Daniel Marez
Apr 17, 2015
DANIEL MAREZ EDINBURG - Daniel Marez, 58, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Marez had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was employed by E.C.I.S.D for 16 years as an electrician. Daniel loved dancing Tejano music, spending time with his grandchildren and often reminisced about his younger days dancing at the civic center with...
Pedro A. Gonzalez
Apr 16, 2015
PEDRO A. “PETE” GONZALEZ SAN ANTONIO — Pedro Antonio “Pete” Gonzalez, 80, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. Born in Laredo, Texas on January 17, 1935, Mr. Gonzalez graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1954. He received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from St. Mary’s University in...
Jorge Escobedo
Apr 15, 2015
JORGE ESCOBEDO LAS VEGAS/DONNA – Jorge Escobedo, 56, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at his residence in Las Vegas. Born in San Juan, Jorge had lived in Las Vegas since 1996 and was formerly of Donna. He is preceded in death by a brother, Francisco Escobedo; and his parents, Eulogio and Rosa Escobedo. Jorge is survived by his wife, Maria...
Pastora Maria M. Perez
Apr 15, 2015
PASTORA MARIA M. PEREZ SAN JUAN – Pastora Maria M. Perez, 82, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Weslaco, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. Pastora Maria M. Perez was a co-founder of Templo Aposento Alto of San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lauro Perez,...
Otila B. Longoria
Apr 14, 2015
OTILA B. LONGORIA EDINBURG – Otila B. Longoria, 90, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Encino, Mrs. Longoria had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Oscar Longoria, Sr.; and a son, Jose Oscar Longoria, Jr. Mrs. Longoria is survived by three sons, Deacon Jose...
Jose Javier Estrada
Apr 12, 2015
JOSE JAVIER “ACE” ESTRADA SAN JUAN — Jose Javier “ACE” Estrada, 46, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Jose Javier lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Estrada was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, he...
Alan A. Garcia
Apr 11, 2015
ALÁN A. GARCIA EDINBURG — Alán A. Garcia, 25, passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2015. Alàn was born in Edinburg. He graduated from UTPA and worked with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. He was member of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church in Edinburg. Alán enjoyed sports and loved working out. He especially loved to go hunting and fishing with...