Obituaries
Felicitas "Fela" Salmeron
Jan 19, 2015
FELICITAS "FELA" SALMERON EDINBURG - Felicitas "Fela" Salmeron, 67, died Monday, January 19, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Mrs. Salmeron had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Armando Salmeron. Fela is survived by her husband, Juan Salmeron of Edinburg; three sons, Juan Manuel (Lilly) Salmeron of...
Mario Alejo Cantu Jr.
Jan 18, 2015
MARIO ALEJO CANTU, JR. SAN JUAN – Mario Alejo Cantu Jr., 44, died Sunday, January 18, 2015. You have been enlightened by Christ. Walk always as children of the light and keep the flame of faith alive in your hearts. When the Lord comes, may you go out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom. (Catholic...
Pastor Robert Mendez
Jan 17, 2015
Pastor Robert Mendez McAllen - Pastor Robert Mendez, age 77, went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 5:55 a.m. at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kingsville, Texas Pastor Robert Mendez resided there for 10 years, then moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1947. His profession...
Francisca "Kika" Garcia
Jan 17, 2015
MARIA FRANCISCA “KIKA” OBREGON GARCIA 4/2/32-1/17/2015 Francisca "Kika" Garcia journeyed home to the arms of Jesus on January 17, 2015 at the age of 82 in Edinburg, Texas. She leaves a legacy of love and selflessness having touched the lives of many through her great acts of service and kindness. Kika lived in Edinburg, TX the majority of her life....
Guadalupe V. Longoria
Jan 17, 2015
GUADALUPE V. LONGORIA EDINBURG - Guadalupe "Lupita" Longoria entered eternal glory on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Arbor View Nursing Home in Edinburg, Texas. Lupita was born on December 12, 1921 in Mission, Texas to Arcadio and Cornelia Villarreal. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcelino Longoria; her son, Mingito Longoria; her brothers, Cruz, Luis and Ramon Villarreal;...
Gloria V. Martinez
Jan 16, 2015
GLORIA V. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Gloria Martinez, 84, died Friday, January 16, 2015 in San Juan, TX. Born in Falfurrias, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was an active member of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church in Edinburg. Gloria was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking and baking. She is preceded in death by...
Maria Estela Almazan
Jan 15, 2015
MARIA ESTELA ALMAZAN EDINBURG – Maria Estela Almazan, 69, died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Bayshore Medical Center in Houston, TX. Born in Mendez, Tamps. Mexico, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Hilaria Sauceda; two brothers, Jose and Ruben Sauceda; and a sister, Irma Perez. Mrs. Almazan...
Francisca "Panchita" Beltran
Jan 15, 2015
FRANCISCA “PANCHITA” BELTRAN EDINBURG – Francisca Beltran, 82, died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gildardo Beltran; a daughter, Maribel Beltran; and eight siblings. Mrs. Beltran is survived by her sons, Ricardo R. (Frances...
Reynaldo Silva
Jan 14, 2015
REYNALDO SILVA PHARR – Reynaldo Silva, 95, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rafaela Silva; three children, Pablo Silva, Martha Esparza and Magali Silva; parents, Maria de los Angeles and Pablo Silva; five siblings, Ramiro Silva, Rames Silva, Elsa Rodriguez, Emma Carreta and Maria Salinas. Mr. Silva is...
Simon Escobedo Jr.
Jan 13, 2015
SIMON ESCOBEDO, JR. ALAMO – Simon Escobedo, Jr., 33, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in San Angelo, TX. Born in Edinburg, he had lived in Alamo all of his life. Simon is survived by his wife, Ansley Escobedo of Alamo; two daughters, Lexi Rae Escobedo of Mission, Samira Taylor Escobedo of Alamo; his parents, Carolina and Simon Escobedo, Sr. of...
Reynaldo "Shorty Prieto" Rodriguez
Jan 13, 2015
REYNALDO “SHORTY” “PRIETO” RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Reynaldo Rodriguez, 64, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Rodriguez was a retired police officer of 28 years, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Visenta Rodriguez;...
Abram Vela
Jan 13, 2015
ABRAM VELA PHARR – Abram Vela, 63, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Vela was born in McAllen and had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Abram Vela Jr.; his father, Andres Vela; and a sister, Maria Cuellar. Mr. Vela is survived by his...
Martin Vivian Flores
Jan 13, 2015
MARTIN VIVIAN FLORES EDINBURG — Martin Vivian Flores, 51, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in San Angelo, TX. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed working as a truck driver most of his life. His family was his pride and Joy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Oralia Flores; two brothers, Juan Jose and Gerardo Flores;...
Paula Moreno Esparza
Jan 12, 2015
PAULA MORENO ESPARZA EDINBURG - Paula Moreno Esparza, 87, departed this life to be with our Lord on Monday, January 12, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Esparza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Esparza; a son, Samuel Esparza; a daughter, Rita Esparza; and...
Alicia G. Garcia
Jan 11, 2015
ALICIA G. GARCIA EDINBURG — Alicia G. Garcia, 82, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at her residence. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Maria Santos Garza. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Joe D. Garcia; three sons, Joe G. (Lupita G.) Garcia, Jesus (Toni...
Matthew Adam Zuniga
Jan 10, 2015
MATTHEW ADAM ZUNIGA PHARR – Matthew Adam Zuniga, 20, died Saturday, January 10, 2015, in Pharr. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Pharr for the past eight years and was formerly of Edinburg. He is preceded death by his maternal grandmother, Maria Estella Lopez; and his paternal grandfather, Guadalupe Zuniga. Matthew is survived by his mother, Guadalupe Lopez of...
Jose Luis Alonzo
Jan 8, 2015
JOSE LUIS ALONZO SAN JUAN – Jose Luis Alonzo, 93, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at his residence. Born in San Benito, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Alonzo enjoyed building cabinets and all kinds of carpentry work. He retired from P-SJ-A ISD after 15 years of service and became a carpenter. He is preceded...
Josephine "Jody" Longoria
Jan 8, 2015
JOSEPHINE “JODY” LONGORIA EDINBURG – Josephine “Jody” Longoria, 58, was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after a courageous battle with leukemia. Mrs. Longoria was born in Edinburg and lived there most of her life. She attended Edinburg High School and graduated from Texas A&I University in Kingsville....
Amadeo "Chico" Martinez Sr.
Jan 7, 2015
AMADEO “CHICO” MARTINEZ, PHARR – Amadeo "Chico" Martinez,Sr, 73, entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo he had lived there most of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Genoveva Martinez; his parents, Pablo and Leonor Martinez; and three siblings,...
Julian Ramos
Jan 7, 2015
JULIAN RAMOS SAN JUAN – Julian Ramos, 84, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Orange Grove, TX, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Noelia Ramos; a son, Rene Ramos; and his first wife, Ramona Ramos. Mr. Ramos is survived by...