Obituaries
Larry G. Stanfill
Mar 3, 2015
LARRY G. STANFILL EDINBURG - Larry G. Stanfill, 69, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Green County, AR, Mr. Stanfill had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a farmer and rancher in Edinburg for many years. Larry loved his children dearly as well as his grandson, Ben. He is preceded in...
Mary Alicia Perez
Mar 2, 2015
MARY ALICIA PEREZ McALLEN - Mary Alicia Perez, 44, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Baytown, she had lived in McAllen most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Manuel and Manuela Ortiz; aunt and uncle, Alejandrina...
Josefina Elizondo Gonzalez
Mar 2, 2015
JOSEFINA ELIZONDO GONZÁLEZ EDINBURG – Josefina Elizondo González, 88, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Kennedy, TX, Mrs. González lived in Edinburg since 1982 and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Faysville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Artemio González; a son, Gorgonio González; three brothers, Roberto Elizondo, Luis...
Gloria Gonzalez
Mar 1, 2015
GLORIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Gloria Gonzalez, 68, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Gonzalez was an educator who enjoyed teaching and always caring for all of her students. She was a constant source of inspiration for her sons, family,...
Daniel Garza
Feb 28, 2015
DANIEL GARZA SAN JUAN — Daniel Garza, 38, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Daniel lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Cristina Gonzalez; paternal grandparents, Ignacio Garza and Carolina De La Rosa Garza. He is survived by his...
Maria L. Garza
Feb 25, 2015
ALAMO — Maria L. Garza, 91, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Senior Care in Edinburg. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Garza had lived there all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Garza; two sons, Salvador Garza Jr. and Eddie Garza; parents, Guadalupe and Ponciano Lopez; two sisters, Virginia Rendon and Eulalia Quiroz. Maria is survived...
Flavia Garcia
Feb 25, 2015
FLAVIA GARCIA EDINBURG – God called an angel on Earth to join him and her departed ones in heaven on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Flavia Garcia was born in Ciudad Mier, Tamps., MX on March 10, 1924 to Andres and Julianita Garcia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cornelio Garcia; a...
Linus J. Herrman
Feb 24, 2015
LINUS J. HERRMAN ALAMO – Linus J. Herrman, 78, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a chapel service at 1 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Interment will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission....
Maria Luisa Contreras Sanchez
Feb 22, 2015
MARIA LUISA CONTRERAS SANCHEZ PHARR — On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Maria Luisa Contreras Sanchez, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family to be with the Lord. Maria Luisa was born on November 24, 1923 to a Pharr pioneer family. She was the youngest of the Contreras family and was affectionately known as ‘Bebe’. Maria Luisa was a...
Alberto Sosa
Feb 19, 2015
ALBERTO SOSA EDINBURG - Alberto Sosa, 68, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Sosa was born in Pharr and had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by a brother, Alvedro Sosa. Alberto is survived by seven siblings, Guadalupe Sosa, Julia Sosa, Juan Sosa, Pedro Sosa, Abelardo Sosa, Nellie Gutierrez,...
Joe Humberto Perez
Feb 19, 2015
JOE HUMBERTO PEREZ SAN MANUEL – Joe Humberto Perez, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Joe was born on January 23, 1949 in Los Angeles Ranch and lived in San Manuel all of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 1, 1970 to October 8, 1973. Joe was...
Noe Castillo Sr.
Feb 17, 2015
NOE CASTILLO, SR. ALAMO – Noe Castillo, Sr., 61, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Ambrocio Castillo. Mr. Castillo is survived by his wife, Juanita Castillo; five children, Debbie (Carlos) Sanchez, Diane (Fernando) Soto, Laurie (Cundo) Resendiz, Lisa (Silverio) Casiano, Noe (Darlene) Castillo Jr.; 13 grandchildren;...
Casto Sanchez
Feb 17, 2015
CASTO SANCHEZ EDINBURG – Casto Sanchez, 79, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mexico, Mr. Sanchez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casto and Dionica Sanchez; and numerous sisters and brothers. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Esperanza Sanchez of Edinburg; a son...
Manuel Molina
Feb 15, 2015
MANUEL MOLINA PHARR- Manuel Molina, 87, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Molina lived all of his life in Pharr; he retired from Texas Department of Transportation after 37 years. He is preceded in death by his former spouse, Evangelina Molina. Mr. Molina is survived by his wife, Noemi Molina; 11 children, Yolanda (Augustin) Martinez,...
Tomas Mendoza
Feb 14, 2015
ALAMO — Tomas Mendoza, 91, died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his son, Miguel Mendoza; a brother, Ernesto Mendoza; and his parents, Teresa and Victorio Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza is survived by his wife, Margarita Reyna; three children, Magdalena and Marta Mendoza both of Alamo, Francisco (Leticia) Mendoza of Mission; four...
Guadalupe Deanda Sandoval
Feb 13, 2015
GUADALUPE DEANDA SANDOVAL ALAMO — Lupita died on Friday, February 13, 2015, of natural causes. She was born in Alfred, Texas on May 7, 1921 Lupita grew up in Banquete, Texas and spent most of her adult life in Alamo. She was known as hermana to all her friends at San Pablo Methodist Church where she was a devoted member....
Cristobal R. Olivarez
Feb 12, 2015
CRISTOBAL R. OLIVAREZ EDINBURG — Cristobal R. Olivarez, 38, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Lake Charles, LA. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Olivarez had lived there all of his life. He graduated from Edinburg North High School in 1994 where he played football and baseball. Mr. Olivarez was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a truck driver for many...
Rosa Chapa
Feb 12, 2015
ROSA RUIZ CHAPA PHARR — Rosa Ruiz Chapa, 65, died Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Leonardo Chapa, Sr.; a son, Antonio Chapa and her parents, Carlos Ruiz and San Juanita Zamora. Mrs. Chapa is survived by her seven children, Ricardo (Marina) Chapa of San Antonio,...
Miguel A. Pena
Feb 11, 2015
MIGUEL A. PENA MCALLEN – Miguel A. Pena, 58, died, Wednesday February 11, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Medical Center in McAllen. Miguel was a loving husband, proud father, a good brother, and a best friend. His sense of humor and outlook on life will be missed by all of his family and many friends. With his passing a little...
Alicia Kirkhart
Feb 11, 2015
ALICIA KIRKHART ALAMO – Alicia Kirkhart, 73, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at her residence in Alamo. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and retired from Airport Elementary in Weslaco. Alicia is survived by her husband, Donald Kirkhart; a daughter, Hilda (Ronald) Rodriguez; two grandsons, Ronnie and Joseph; her siblings, Regino Hernandez, Guadalupe Hernandez, Adela Lopez and Avelina...